Shut Up & Sit Down is a podcast about board games. The main hosts of the show are Quinns, Tom, and Matt. There are frequent guest cohosts, too. As fans of board games know, there are more games out there than one could hope to play in a lifetime. It's no surprise that some games are fantastic and others are terrible. There are many factors to consider when reviewing a game. The mechanics and gameplay are big ones, as are the artistic design and theme. As game enthusiasts, the podcast hosts provide thoughtful and considered opinions.

For each episode of the podcast, Tom, Matt, and Quinns select two to four board games to discuss. They like to have a theme for each episode, so the games tend to have something in common. In one episode, the game characters are animals. In another, the hosts play nothing but word games. One episode is all about abstract strategy games.

The podcast hosts start their review of each game by explaining the rules. After some time explaining the strategy, they share their opinions. They like Dogfight for its real-time gameplay and making decisions based on the other teams' conversations. Soulaween is popular because it is minimalist and elegant. The card game Broom Service is much less enjoyable than the board game version.

Board game fans will also appreciate the reviews of games by emerging designers. Matt returns from Spiel Essen, the annual board game con, with many new games to discuss. The hosts also visit the UK Games Expo. The board game podcast has an annual Christmas gift guide episode. Friends and spouses of game lovers will be grateful for the excellent advice.

The Shut Up & Sit Down podcast may be a great choice for people who want to discover new board games to play with friends. The hosts are funny and engaging, making for an entertaining and educational listen.