Josh Yaks

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Unplugged hobbies are the primary focus of this fun and eclectic channel, with board games and books being the most discussed topics. Josh loves it when a video is only the beginning of a discussion that is carried on further by viewers in the comments! Most videos are recorded in Josh's home in southern Ontario, Canada.

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Josh Yaks about the board games of 2025: The best, the worst, and a SHOCKING most played of the year

Josh Yaks about the board games of 2025: The best, the worst, and a SHOCKING most played of the year Josh Yaks

70 views - 1 week ago

Josh Yaks about the books read in 2025: The worst, the best, and the genre that keeps failing!

Josh Yaks about the books read in 2025: The worst, the best, and the genre that keeps failing! Josh Yaks

72 views - 2 weeks ago

Josh Yaks about holiday acquisitions and board/video games played in December 2025

Josh Yaks about holiday acquisitions and board/video games played in December 2025 Josh Yaks

56 views - 4 weeks ago

Josh Yaks about why he is unhauling these 75 books and simplifying his life

Josh Yaks about why he is unhauling these 75 books and simplifying his life Josh Yaks

72 views - 1 month ago

Josh Yaks video and board games played in November 2025, including a BIG Kickstarter game

Josh Yaks video and board games played in November 2025, including a BIG Kickstarter game Josh Yaks

51 views - 1 month ago

Josh Yaks about a spoiler-free review of "Flowers for Algernon" and falling down an "IQ" rabbit hole

Josh Yaks about a spoiler-free review of "Flowers for Algernon" and falling down an "IQ" rabbit hole Josh Yaks

56 views - 2 months ago

Josh Yaks about why he is unhauling these 30+ GREAT board games (more than 25% of his collection!)

Josh Yaks about why he is unhauling these 30+ GREAT board games (more than 25% of his collection!) Josh Yaks

199 views - 2 months ago

Josh Yaks about living simply: A spoiler-free review of Leonard and Hungry Paul

Josh Yaks about living simply: A spoiler-free review of Leonard and Hungry Paul Josh Yaks

60 views - 3 months ago

Josh Yaks about dice-chuckin' fun! Video and board games played in October, 2025

Josh Yaks about dice-chuckin' fun! Video and board games played in October, 2025 Josh Yaks

55 views - 3 months ago

Josh Yaks about community and the BEST book EVER: If This Isn't Nice, What Is?

Josh Yaks about community and the BEST book EVER: If This Isn't Nice, What Is? Josh Yaks

42 views - 3 months ago

Josh Yaks about a new(ish) 10/10: Board and video games played in September 2025

Josh Yaks about a new(ish) 10/10: Board and video games played in September 2025 Josh Yaks

140 views - 4 months ago

8 years on YouTube, 300 videos, and what that makes me think about

8 years on YouTube, 300 videos, and what that makes me think about Josh Yaks

71 views - 4 months ago

Josh Yaks about 2 more steampunk misses: A spoiler-free review of 2 Johannes Cabal books

Josh Yaks about 2 more steampunk misses: A spoiler-free review of 2 Johannes Cabal books Josh Yaks

53 views - 4 months ago

Josh Yaks about 8 video games and 8 board games played in August 2025

Josh Yaks about 8 video games and 8 board games played in August 2025 Josh Yaks

77 views - 5 months ago

Josh Yaks about insanity in the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker - A spoiler-free review

Josh Yaks about insanity in the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker - A spoiler-free review Josh Yaks

64 views - 5 months ago

Josh Yaks about simple but fun games played in July 2025 and tries not to gamble away his VPs

Josh Yaks about simple but fun games played in July 2025 and tries not to gamble away his VPs Josh Yaks

59 views - 6 months ago

Josh rants about Stephen King, Epstein, horrible rich people, and other depressing things

Josh rants about Stephen King, Epstein, horrible rich people, and other depressing things Josh Yaks

119 views - 6 months ago

Josh Yaks about 3 Lord of the Rings themed games for the games played in June 2025

Josh Yaks about 3 Lord of the Rings themed games for the games played in June 2025 Josh Yaks

117 views - 6 months ago

Josh Yaks about watching real jousting at the Headwaters Medieval Faire

Josh Yaks about watching real jousting at the Headwaters Medieval Faire Josh Yaks

27 views - 7 months ago

Josh Yaks about lots of video and board games played in May 2025: Multiple ratings are rising!

Josh Yaks about lots of video and board games played in May 2025: Multiple ratings are rising! Josh Yaks

51 views - 7 months ago

Josh Yaks about a great ska-punk concert featuring Faintest Idea from the UK

Josh Yaks about a great ska-punk concert featuring Faintest Idea from the UK Josh Yaks

74 views - 8 months ago

Josh Yaks about a bunch of new board and video games played in April, 2025

Josh Yaks about a bunch of new board and video games played in April, 2025 Josh Yaks

179 views - 8 months ago

Josh Yaks about the "Off the Top of My Head" Book Tag in a very pre-planned manner

Josh Yaks about the "Off the Top of My Head" Book Tag in a very pre-planned manner Josh Yaks

182 views - 9 months ago

Josh Yaks about a bunch of video games while going over games played in March 2025

Josh Yaks about a bunch of video games while going over games played in March 2025 Josh Yaks

72 views - 9 months ago

Josh Yaks about a lot of problems: A spoiler-free review of "Pawn of Prophecy" by David Eddings

Josh Yaks about a lot of problems: A spoiler-free review of "Pawn of Prophecy" by David Eddings Josh Yaks

129 views - 10 months ago

Josh Yaks about Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and other video and board games played in February 2025

Josh Yaks about Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and other video and board games played in February 2025 Josh Yaks

100 views - 10 months ago

Josh Yaks about seeing an amazing ska-punk band: Streetlight Manifesto

Josh Yaks about seeing an amazing ska-punk band: Streetlight Manifesto Josh Yaks

72 views - 11 months ago

Josh Yaks about why Baldur's Gate: 3 failed for him - Games played in January 2025

Josh Yaks about why Baldur's Gate: 3 failed for him - Games played in January 2025 Josh Yaks

219 views - 11 months ago

Josh Yaks about great life advice in "Underland: A Deep Time Journey" by Robert Macfarlane

Josh Yaks about great life advice in "Underland: A Deep Time Journey" by Robert Macfarlane Josh Yaks

62 views - 11 months ago

Josh Yaks about the worst and best board games played in 2024, and other boring stats

Josh Yaks about the worst and best board games played in 2024, and other boring stats Josh Yaks

220 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about the best TV series and movies watched in 2024 - Edited version

Josh Yaks about the best TV series and movies watched in 2024 - Edited version Josh Yaks

63 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about games acquired and played in December 2024, including a AAA PC game!

Josh Yaks about games acquired and played in December 2024, including a AAA PC game! Josh Yaks

86 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about a reading year of DISAPPOINTMENT: The books of 2024

Josh Yaks about a reading year of DISAPPOINTMENT: The books of 2024 Josh Yaks

70 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about games acquired and played in November 2024, and was surprised by the starring game!

Josh Yaks about games acquired and played in November 2024, and was surprised by the starring game! Josh Yaks

85 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about NOT sticking the landing - A spoiler-free review of Bookshops & Bonedust

Josh Yaks about NOT sticking the landing - A spoiler-free review of Bookshops & Bonedust Josh Yaks

69 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about 3 new games (2 are instant favourites!) while talking about games played in October

Josh Yaks about 3 new games (2 are instant favourites!) while talking about games played in October Josh Yaks

323 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about an attempt at a new genre gone badly wrong: Spoiler-free review of The Black Dahlia

Josh Yaks about an attempt at a new genre gone badly wrong: Spoiler-free review of The Black Dahlia Josh Yaks

499 views - 1 year ago

A very awkward moment caught on camera while Josh Yaks about board games played in September 2024

A very awkward moment caught on camera while Josh Yaks about board games played in September 2024 Josh Yaks

83 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about 7 years on YouTube: Personal updates & goals for the channel and for life in general

Josh Yaks about 7 years on YouTube: Personal updates & goals for the channel and for life in general Josh Yaks

112 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about a 7-hour EPIC game and others played in August 2024

Josh Yaks about a 7-hour EPIC game and others played in August 2024 Josh Yaks

90 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about trying to outrun a literal tornado to get to NOFX's final show

Josh Yaks about trying to outrun a literal tornado to get to NOFX's final show Josh Yaks

76 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about board games played (and a new favourite acquired!) in July 2024

Josh Yaks about board games played (and a new favourite acquired!) in July 2024 Josh Yaks

126 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about the 50 books hauled over the 21 months since my last book haul video

Josh Yaks about the 50 books hauled over the 21 months since my last book haul video Josh Yaks

66 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about board games acquired and played in June 2024 - A rating gets increased!

Josh Yaks about board games acquired and played in June 2024 - A rating gets increased! Josh Yaks

86 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about disappointment from a 10/10 author: Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold

Josh Yaks about disappointment from a 10/10 author: Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold Josh Yaks

81 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about 2 FUN events - Part 2: The Wentworth Medieval Faire

Josh Yaks about 2 FUN events - Part 2: The Wentworth Medieval Faire Josh Yaks

100 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about new games from famous designers: Board games played and acquired in May 2024

Josh Yaks about new games from famous designers: Board games played and acquired in May 2024 Josh Yaks

129 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about 2 FUN events - Part 1: Seeing my favourite live band in concert

Josh Yaks about 2 FUN events - Part 1: Seeing my favourite live band in concert Josh Yaks

69 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about a 10/10 game: Board games acquired and played in April 2024

Josh Yaks about a 10/10 game: Board games acquired and played in April 2024 Josh Yaks

1.2K views - 1 year ago

A Josh Yaks spoiler-free review of a new all-time favourite book: Lonesome Dove

A Josh Yaks spoiler-free review of a new all-time favourite book: Lonesome Dove Josh Yaks

87 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about more surprising twists: A personal health update of the past 4 weeks

Josh Yaks about more surprising twists: A personal health update of the past 4 weeks Josh Yaks

91 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about board games played in March - A brief return to form

Josh Yaks about board games played in March - A brief return to form Josh Yaks

74 views - 1 year ago

A proud Josh Yaks about his funny son: Wyatt's comedy routines

A proud Josh Yaks about his funny son: Wyatt's comedy routines Josh Yaks

173 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about his WORST gaming month: Board games acquired and played in February 2024

Josh Yaks about his WORST gaming month: Board games acquired and played in February 2024 Josh Yaks

94 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about his biggest concert disappointment ever while watching 7 punk bands over 2 shows

Josh Yaks about his biggest concert disappointment ever while watching 7 punk bands over 2 shows Josh Yaks

101 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about holiday gaming: Board games acquired and played in January 2024

Josh Yaks about holiday gaming: Board games acquired and played in January 2024 Josh Yaks

69 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about Best Served Cold - A spoiler-free review of standalone fantasy by Joe Abercrombie

Josh Yaks about Best Served Cold - A spoiler-free review of standalone fantasy by Joe Abercrombie Josh Yaks

57 views - 1 year ago

Josh Yaks about the board games of 2023: The best, the worst, and the most exciting experience!

Josh Yaks about the board games of 2023: The best, the worst, and the most exciting experience! Josh Yaks

335 views - 2 years ago

Josh's original 1-minute comedy routine for "The $10,000 Funniest Canadian" contest

Josh's original 1-minute comedy routine for "The $10,000 Funniest Canadian" contest Josh Yaks

202 views - 2 years ago

Josh Yaks about 2023 in books: The best, the worst, and the stats

Josh Yaks about 2023 in books: The best, the worst, and the stats Josh Yaks

73 views - 2 years ago