Ben Mandelker
@benmandelker.bsky.social
co-host Watch What Crappens and Game Brain podcasts writer NBD Fancy on substack obsessed with Bravo, board games, and Ina Garten
Did somebody say they wanted fresh Galette content? Because it’s here! Some reflections about the new cookbook “Galette!”: open.substack.com/pub/nbdfancy... #cooking #baking
Galette: The Best A Pie Can Get
Rebecca Firkser's 'Galette!' has us ditching the pie dish.
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A reminder that nominations for Golden Geek close this Sunday. And while we are at it, check out these other excellent podcasts: But Why Vikings @giantbrain.co.uk Game Brain @benmandelker.bsky.social Salt & Sass @425suzanne.bsky.social Space Biff! @danthurot.bsky.social
Shelf Stable Podcast@shelfstablecast.bsky.social · 4mo agoGolden Geek nominations are open! If you love what we do, consider nominating us for the podcast category! boardgamegeek.com/goldengeek
@benmandelker.bsky.social We live in a glorious time wherein Stephanie Hodge is appearing on two TV shows (#juryduty and #thecomeback). Can that Nurses reboot be far behind?
First impressions of the new Shackleton Base expansion! #boardgames youtu.be/4MUbNbCodWA?...
Shackleton Base Expansion First Impressions | Table Scraps
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If you like salmon then you should go visit my substack because I just compiled several of my favorite salmon recipes! Why not add them to your repertoire? open.substack.com/pub/nbdfancy...
My Favorite Salmon Recipes
Plus, how to make my mom's famous gravlax!
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Here I am listing 8 #boardgames that need a new edition. youtu.be/nU60zy3sfX4?...
8 Games That Need a New Edition | Table Scraps
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For the past six weeks I’ve been totally consumed with The Golden Crappies. Now that it’s over I want to dive back into my substack but sort of have writers block. Any food things you all want me to write about? Or any ideas for inspo?
First impressions of the super cool game March of the Ants: youtu.be/7fidWGKz0GE?...
March of the Ants: Finally, a Weeknight 4X Game
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The most amazing chicken. We actually call it “#1 chicken” in these parts. food52.com/recipes/8202...
Here are four recipes I made to help me get out of the January rut: open.substack.com/pub/nbdfancy...
How I Got Through The January Rut
A chocolate cake, a bowl of farro, a simple pasta, and an ambitious lasagna.
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How to avoid getting salty if your #boardgame isn’t played at game night: youtu.be/h4tzY8tB7iA?...
Stop Setting Yourself Up for Game Night Disappointment
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So cool to be nominated for an iHeart award today! Amazing company to be in. #watchwhatcrappens #bravotv #podcasts
If you’re looking for an awesome #cookbook check out Hot Date by Rawaan Alkhatib. I review it here: youtu.be/U3LcOgbR750?...
NBD Fancy Cookbook Show: Hot Date!
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I already did a list of my favorite #boardgames of 2025. Now here are my favorite older games I tried for the first time last year: youtu.be/R4dGWalhcXc?...
Best New-to-Me Board Games of 2025 | Table Scraps
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Reading the harshest 1-star reviews of the best #boardgames youtu.be/YFOHXFMwMF8?...
The Wildest 1-Star Reviews of the Greatest Games | Table Scraps
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Here are all the #boardgames I played last month. It’s a lot! And of course my game of the month: youtu.be/GxJEU0o5Q1E?...
Every Game I Played in November (+ My Favorite) | Table ScrapsEp 26 November roundup
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I fully support everyone's choices for their own lists, but it feels strange to me that not a single reality TV show made the "Best Of" at the New York Times. I continue my crusade that Bravo produces series that deserve to be in the conversation.
James Poniewozik@poniewozik.bsky.social · 8mo agoMike Hale and I came up with our Best TV of 2025 lists and then a funny thing happened: The shows on my list started talking to each other. (giftie) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/a...
