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Spirited Discussion: A Spirit Island Podcast

Spirited Discussion: A Spirit Island Podcast

By: Alex and Thomas
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Spirited Discussion is a weekly podcast focused on the board game Spirit Island. Join dedicated players as they dig into boxes, grow as Spirits, explore with Adversaries, and generally discuss everything about the game.

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  • Feather and Flame Review
    Jun 11 2025

    Alex and Thomas dive into Spirit Island’s mini-expansion: Feather and Flame. Join us as we discuss the unique spirits, aspects, fear cards, and more! We'll explore what makes each of them shine, how they shake up your game, and which ones might be right for your group.

    Do you already have Feather and Flame and looking to be a part of the conversation? New to Spirit Island and wanting to see what to pick up next? All are welcome in this Spirited Discussion!

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Fear Itself
    Jun 4 2025

    In this episode, we delve into the spooky world of Fear in Spirit Island. What is Fear? How does it work, and why is it such a crucial part of the game’s identity? From generating Fear through powers and invader destruction, to the payoff of escalating Fear cards and achieving a Fear victory. Whether you're new to the island or a veteran at the game, this episode will give you new ways to think about what scares the invaders most.

    We discuss: What Fear represents thematically and mechanically, Spirits and powers that specialize in generating Fear, how Fear cards change the way we feel about the game, value of Fear over anything else. Do we like Fear as a design choice? It's a lot to cover and there's more to be said!

    Come join the conversation on our discord: https://discord.gg/tD4du2KR3W

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Spirit Island Design Diary: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/4883/blogpost/65816/spirit-island-design-diary-fear-and-victory



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Shifting Memory (and Hosts) of Ages
    May 29 2025

    In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of Shifting Memory of Ages! We explore Memory’s core mechanics, discuss how the spirit makes us feel, and examine how it alters the way we play. Major Powers are a huge point of discussion in this exciting Spirit Overview, as almost no one can compare to their thresholding capabilities! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, join Alex and new host Thomas, as we unravel the complexities of Shifting Memory of Ages!

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe for more Spirited Discussions.

    Join our community on Discord following the link: https://discord.gg/tD4du2KR3W

    Submit your challenging drafts for us to evaluate on the next episode!

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Gift Guide Theme:

    "Oh, Christmas Tree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritedDiscussion

    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Spirited__Discussion/



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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