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Dice Camera Action!
Our primary focus is discussing and reviewing board games but we also feature movies heavily on the podcast. Each episode we'll review a board game and a movie with a thematic connection.
Episodes
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Daddy Issues (My Father's Work - Young Frankenstein)
This week on Dice Camera Action, Tom from Tabletop Misfits and Isaac Hirschfeld play mad scientist. They review My Father’s Work, a three-generation…
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Wrong Lever!!!! (Altera - Emperor's New Groove)
*recorded pre-gencon (FYI) On this episode, Mat is joined by Tom from Tabletop Misfits for a delightfully chaotic pairing. First up is Altera, IV Studio's…
Dice Camera Action!Wish Gone Wrong (Jekyll&Hyde - Obsession)
Mat is joined by Chris Preston and special guest Darren Reckner of Durdle Games. Darren has worked on Unmatched Adventures, the upcoming Super Collider, and is…
Dice Camera Action!Mad Max Thunder Vendetta: Fury Dome Warrior
Strap in. Kevin McAlexander from Blue Peg, Pink Peg joins Mat for an episode fueled by gasoline, chaos, and bad decisions. After covering a wide variety of…
Dice Camera Action!Gimmicks & Layers (Ruins - The Mummy 1999)
Mat is joined by Josh Bowman — game designer of Beach Day, publisher at Cake Pie Games, and host of the Tabletop Submarine podcast — for an episode full of…
Dice Camera Action!Fist My Bump (Anachrony - Project Hail Mary)
Mat is joined by Shawn Hoult from the YouTube channel Allies or Enemies for a sci-fi-heavy episode packed with time travel, impossible decisions, and one very…
Dice Camera Action!Cards, Kings & Consequences - The Old King's Crown / Kingdom of Heaven
Mat is joined by Isaac Hirschfeld for an episode that gets off to a… less-than-smooth start. Some early technical difficulties quickly turn into comedy gold…
Dice Camera Action!Crashes, Cons & Cardboard
It’s a solo episode as Mat recaps a truly chaotic few weeks—featuring a massive snowstorm, a car wreck that took him off the road, and somehow… two board game…
Dice Camera Action!I could eat a peach for hours - Fav 2P Games-Face/Off
Mat is joined by Jeff Madigan (The Mad Board Gamer) for an episode all about the magic of two-player games—tight decisions, head-to-head tension, and just the…
Dice Camera Action!Print. Die. Repeat. (Moon Colony Bloodbath-Mickey 17)
On this episode, Mat is joined by acclaimed board game designer Daryl Andrews for a deep dive into space capitalism gone wrong. We’re pairing the chaotic…
Dice Camera Action!Best of 2025!
It’s our big 2025 wrap-up episode! Mat and Joel team up as cohosts for a special year-end rundown of our Top 5 Movies and Top 5 Games of 2025. From cinematic…
Dice Camera Action!How to Gain your Looot (Looot-How to Train Your Dragon)
Mat is joined by game designer Danielle Reynolds for an episode that’s all about Vikings, dragons, and really funny names. Together they revisit How to Train…
Dice Camera Action!The Most Awkward of Donut Holes (Awkward Guests - Wake up Dead Man)
Mat is back in the host’s chair and Jason finally returns from a long, mysterious hiatus—just in time for an episode all about lies, logic, and confidently…
Dice Camera Action!Pax-U Recap!
Mat, Isaac and Joel get together for a Pax-U Recap and somehow discover a hidden talent for re-naming random things. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod
Dice Camera Action!In Space, No one can hear you place tiles (Planet Unknown-Alien)
Join Mat and Chris as they dive into Planet Unknown, breaking down what makes this polyomino game stand out. Then they head into deep space for a rewatch of…
Dice Camera Action!Not all heroes wear capes (Origin Story/Chronicle)
This week, Mat is joined by guest host Ryan Campbell from the Trick Talkers podcast — a true trick-taking expert — as we dive into Stonemaier’s brand new…
Dice Camera Action!The Island of Misfit Citizens (Citizens of the Spark - Island of Dr. Moreau
This week, Mat and Joel (aka The Diced Onion) dive deep into Citizens of the Spark, where players build cities powered by invention, teamwork, and probably…
Dice Camera Action!Vantage Giveaway Mini Episode!
To enter the giveaway listen to this episode and head to : https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjf6o8AOnL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Dice Camera Action!A Vantage Point with Jamey Stegmaier (Vantage - 65)
In this episode, Mat, Jason, and Jim take on Vantage, the hot new release from Stonemaier Games, and dive into the prehistoric chaos of Adam Driver’s 65. But…
Dice Camera Action!Skylines and Space Stations (Skyrise - Elysium)
Mat and Andrew are joined by guest host Tom from Tabletop Misfits to tackle a futuristic double feature. First, they review Skyrise, the city-building board…
Dice Camera Action!You got Ofrendin Me. (Ofrenda - Coco)
In this episode, Isaac and Andrew dive 6 feet deep into Ofrenda, one of Gen Con’s hottest new releases, and pair it with Pixar’s Coco. From honoring ancestors…
Dice Camera Action!GenCon 2025 Recap
Mat is joined by Joel “The Diced Onion” Karpowitz and Isaac to relive their Gen Con 2025 adventures! From crowded halls to hot new game releases, they share…
Dice Camera Action!One Small Step... (Shackleton Base - Moon)
This week, Mat is joined by Shawn Holt from Allies or Enemies as they brave the cold corporate void of the moon. We review Shackleton Base, a heavy euro full…
Dice Camera Action!The Birds, the Bees and the Beasts. (Forest Shuffle,Where the Wild Things Are)
On This episode, things get just a little steamy when Mat and Andrew are joined by special guest Joel Karpowitz (a.k.a. The Diced Onion) for a walk on the wild…
Dice Camera Action!Tiny, Epic & Unchained
This week, we saddle up and deal in with a rootin’-tootin’ review of Tiny Epic Western, the pocket-sized showdown full of poker hands, posse placement, and…
Dice Camera Action!Listening Guarantees Citizenship!
Strap in for a wild ride across the galaxy! In this episode, we dive into the interstellar engine-building chaos of Andromeda’s Edge — and we’re not alone…
Dice Camera Action!Knight Moves & Noble Ambitions
This episode takes us deep into the West Kingdom, where we scheme, build, and tax our way through Architects of the West Kingdom. Then things get heavier as we…
Dice Camera Action!Compile - Blade Runner 2049
In this episode, Mat and guest host Isaac dive into the sleek, strategic world of the 2-player card game Compile, does it compute or crash? Then they shift…
Dice Camera Action!Top 5 Small Box Games/Everything Everywhere All At Once
Mat is joined by special guest host Ryan James as we discuss our favorite small games and the instant classic Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Dice Camera Action!Galactic Cruise - The Fifth Element
While Jason is off on vacation using his multipass, Mat has invited Andrew Stiles to join the conversation about the exciting new release, Galactic Cruise! We…
Dice Camera Action!Western Legends - Tombstone
With the recent death of Val Kilmer, we decided to drop our previously recorded episode featuring the classic western Tombstone and what better game to pair it…
Dice Camera Action!Nerdfest Convention Recap
Mat attended Nerdfest in Novi, Michigan on the weekend. Listen for a rapid fire breakdown of all the games he played and purchased!…
Dice Camera Action!Dracula vs Van Helsing / Nosferatu
On this episode Mat and Jason discuss the critically acclaimed Robert Eggers gothic horror Nosferatu as well as a great little two player game which pins…
Dice Camera Action!Hollywood 1947 / Oscar preview
Its awards season and as the Oscars approach we sat down and discussed everything Oscars: Nominations, predictions, favorites etc... Keeping in theme our…
Dice Camera Action!Viticulture/Bottle Shock
Andrew Stiles joins Jason and Mat to review the original Kickstarter, "Viticulture" and have paired with a chat about the 2008 film "Bottle Shock".
Dice Camera Action!Best of 2024
Mat and Jason run down their top 5 games and top 10 movies of 2024. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod
Dice Camera Action!Scout - Nightmare Alley
Ladies and Gentlemen, step right up and prepare to be amazed, baffled, flabbergasted and hypnotized! In this episode Jason and Mat discuss the hit card game…
Dice Camera Action!Dice Throne - Krampus
Who's coming to your house this Christmas, Santa or Krampus? How does Dice Throne fit into the 1v1 genre of gaming? Does Krampus deserve a spot on your annual…
Dice Camera Action!Underwater Cities / Waterworld
Take a deep breath cause on this episode Mat and special guest host Jeff Madigan take a deep dive into the the critically acclaimed "Underwater Cities" by…
Dice Camera Action!For Glory/Gladiator II
Are you not entertained!? Jason and Mat head to Rome and discuss the underrated 2 player deck builder "For Glory" which turned out to be the perfect pairing…
Dice Camera Action!Kuiperium/Interstellar
In space no one can hear you flip the table! Shelly Carter joins Jason and Mat as a special guest host to discuss Kuiperium and Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic…
Dice Camera Action!Ep. 5: Beast(game)/Midnight Mass
Happy Halloween! In this special episode Mat and Jason dive deep into Mike Flanagan's "Midnight Mass" limited series which was paired with the hidden movement…
Dice Camera Action!Ep. 4: Wonderland's War/Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Follow us down the rabbit hole as we discuss Wonderland's War and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind. Facebook…
Dice Camera Action!Ep. 3: Mission Red Planet / The Martian
In this episode we are off to the red planet as we take a look at the 2015 hand management / area control board game Mission Red Planet in conversation with…
Dice Camera Action!Ep. 2: Gencon Special
Better late than never! Mat and special guest Andrew Styles discuss their experiences at GenCon 2024! Facebook…
Dice Camera Action!Ep. 1: Dune Imperium/Dune Parts 1 & 2
Get your stillsuits on and stay hydrated as we head to Arrakis! Jason and Mat discuss Dune Imperium, Dune Imperium Uprising and both Parts 1 & 2 of Dune, Denis…
Dice Camera Action!Ep. 0: Our Love of Tabletop Games & Movies
Welcome to Dice Camera Action, a mashup podcast where each episode we discuss a tabletop board game and pair it with a movie with thematic overlap. In this…