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58 - Liz Davidson, Kevin Bertram, Baltic Empires30 sept. 202601:53:50

58 - Liz Davidson, Kevin Bertram, Baltic Empires

This episode can be found on pushingcardboard.com, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. (On youtube, it's still audio-only.)

Up this time, I have interviews with Liz Davidson of Leder Games and her own Beyond Solitaire podcast, and Kevin Bertram of Fort Circle Games. As well, I take a dive into new convention favourite, Baltic Empires.

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57 - Wes Crawford, Sam London, Stalingrad Roads22 août 202601:49:02

Up this time, I have interviews with Wes Crawford (Wharf Rat Games) and Sam London (soon to be seen everywhere), as well as a dive into Stalingrad Roads from Nuts Publishing.

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56 - Shayne Logan, SD Histcon North recap04 août 202601:01:50

56 - Shayne Logan, SD Histcon North 

This episode can be found on pushingcardboard.com, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. (On youtube, it's still audio-only.)

My interview is with Shayne Logan, designer of the Old School Tactical series along with the new Modern Tactics. And my feature is on my trip to the San Diego Histcon North convention in St. Paul.

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55 - Allyn Vannoy - The Far Seas30 juin 202601:12:23

55 - Allyn Vannoy, The Far Seas

Allyn Vannoy is the designer of Traces of Victory which I looked at last episode, as well as a prolific writer. For a game dive, this time we look at the upcoming  The Far Seas from Vuca.

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54 - John and Mark Kwasny | Traces of Victory31 mai 202601:20:02

54 - Kwasny Bothers and Traces of Victory

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53 - Carl Paradis, Battle Commander, and a look at Ju 87 Stuka Ace20 avr. 202602:06:14

53 - Carl Paradis | Ju 87 Stuka Ace

This episode can be found on pushingcardboard.com, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. (On youtube, it's still audio-only.)

A quick note to thoise interested in Live Cardboard, my bi-weekly livestream. I have moved the start time up an hour. So folks on the east coast don't have to stay up so late. It's now starting at 8PM EDT/5PM PDT. Every second Thursday on youtube.

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52 - Francisco Ronco and Bellica 3G, Revolution's Shiloh: The First Day01 mars 202601:30:29

This episode features an interview with designer and publisher Francisco Ronco of Bellica 3G from Spain. As well, I take a look at Shiloh: The First Day from Revolution Games.

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51 - J.D. Webster and air combat games, Worthington's South Mountain11 janv. 202602:09:21

51 - JD Webster

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50 - Happy Anniversary - Jose Neva - Desert Blitzkrieg26 nov. 202501:13:01

Happy birthday to us! 4 years and 50 episodes!

This episode features an interview with Joe Neva of Neva Wargames as well as a look at Desert Blitzkrieg from Compass Games.

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49 - Terry Simo - Brief Border Wars 228 oct. 202501:36:43

49 - Terry Simo | Brief Border Wars 2

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48 - Jim Owczarski and all things Napoleonic. And a wee flood.31 août 202502:00:20

48 - Napoleonics with Jim Owczarski. And a wee flood

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47 - Beware the Ides of March | Andoni Orive and New Cold War28 juil. 202501:20:11

47 - Beware the Ides of March | Andoni Olive and New Cold War

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46 - Castelnuovo 1539 | Quebec 175927 juin 202500:35:39

No interview this month, just news and a look at two games. Castelnuovo 1539 from Draco Ideas and the classic Quebec 1759 from Columbia, which is out in a new 50th Anniversay edition.

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45 - David Thompson | Supply Lines of the American Revolution Northern Theater27 mai 202502:03:49

PC 45 - David Thompson | Supply Lines of the American Revolution

An in-depth interview with designer David Thompson, including a focus on his upcoming American Civil War game, and a long look at Amabel Holland's Supply Lines of the American Revolution: Northern Theater.

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44 - Solomons Campaign | Blue vs Gray | Verdun23 avr. 202500:33:19

No interview this time, but a look at three very different games. Something for everyone.

Links:

  • Live Cardboard #6 Tariff Roundtable
  • GMT April Newsletter with their detailed response to the tariff situation
  •  Mike Nagel's new Relative Range imprint
  • MMP pauses the move of their printing to China
  • Pushing Cardboard website has revamped the Polls section
  • This episode is available at pushingcard.com and youtube as well as Apple Music Spotify and all good podcast distributors.
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43 - Grant Dalgliesh | Columbia Games | Vae Victis02 avr. 202502:06:22

Enjoy an in-depth interview with Grant Dalgliesh of Columbia Games. We talk about what it was like growing up in the business, and then take a real good dive into their catalogue.

Instead of a look at a single game this episode, I explain what I like about the French magazine, Vae Victis. And of course, plenty of news and general board wargaming chatter.

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42 - Amabel Holland's Oblique, and an interview with Frank Davis26 févr. 202502:42:34

This episode features an in-depth overview of Amabel Holland's new game on Frederick the Great, Oblique. And we have an interview with legendary designer Frank Davis. Plus news, views, and chatter about the hobby as usual.

 I've been busy since last episode, so there's quite a list of links:

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41 - Ananda Gupta, Mark Herman, and Commands & Colors Medieval13 janv. 202501:46:46

Two interviews and a game in this episode. Here's links to things mentioned this time around...

***A quick note about the live show. After recording was finished, I found out that the popular Chits show with Ardwulf and Dan was moving from Tuesday, to possibly Thursday. As many listeners may be interested in both shows, I may need to decide on a different time slot than Thursday. I'll let you know via the Event newsletter, the website, Bluesky, and Twitter when I have it settled.***

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40 - Justin Fassino, Maurice Suckling, Espana 193616 déc. 202401:56:06

#40 - Justin Fassino, Maurice Suckling, Espana 1936

The episode on the web is here.

But now we're back on track. A bunch of stuff mentioned in this episode:.

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39 - Return from San Diego | Steve Carey | Mark Miklos24 nov. 202401:39:55

#39 Return from San Diego

Interviews with Steve Carey and Mark Miklos

 

Links to things mentioned in the podcast:

  • GMT drops No Retreat titles
  • GMT newsletter
  • Worthington Holiday Sale
  • OSG free guide to its battles
  • Noble Knight Fall Sale
  • Pushing Carboard now a Cube4Me affiliate
  • Kickstarter for Euro War Games
  • Pushing Cardboard Press Releases
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38 - Paul Hederer | Right Fierce and Terrible: Sluys 1340 | Dance of War22 oct. 202401:34:44

This episode featured an interview with designer Paul Hederer, as well as looks at two games: Dance of War and Right Fierce and Terrible: Sluys 1340

As well, there was the usual news and chatterings about the history gaming hobby.

**Note that Paul and I did refer to maps of his game occasionally. These can be seen in the YouTube version of the podcast. The visuals aren’t critical to enjoying the interview, however. 

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37 - Dan Bullock and the Summit Award | Rob Bottos and Bottoscon | Arabian Struggle13 sept. 202401:53:44

This episode has two interviews, neither one of them designers talking about games. As well, I take a good look at Arabian Struggle, and interesting new 3-handed CDG from Catastrophe Games.



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36 - The Amazing Art of Rodger MacGowan | Bonaparte's Eastern Empire16 août 202400:36:54

This episode there was no interview, but a dive into a game much discussed last episode and well as a good look at Rodger B MacGowan's lush new artbook cum autobiography.

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35 - Andrew Rourke and Form Square10 août 202401:22:06

This was a lengthy interview, so it's all alone. Look for a fairly quick follow-up episode with a look at the game mentioned in this interview as well as a dive into Rodger MacGowan's beautiful new art autobiography.


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34 - Patrick Gebhardt and Vuca20 juil. 202401:26:05

This episode is mostly about Vuca, the up and coming publisher from Germany. It features an interview with Patrick Gebhardt, one of Vuca's founders, and a close look at a new game from them, 1812 Napoleon's Fateful March.

You can find the audio version of the podcast here.

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33 - Jason Carr | France '4028 juin 202401:28:31

This episode features an interview with GMT's head of development, Jason Carr, as well as a look at the most recent addition to Mark Simonitch's zoc-bond games, his remake of France '40. 

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32 - Volko Ruhnke and Series Games (audio only version)12 juin 202401:44:32
This is a special episode consisting solely of my recent interview with designer Volko Ruhnke about designing series games. This interview took place live at the SD HistCon online convention in June 2024.

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31 - John Butterfield | GMT West | Norman Conquests 22 mai 202401:55:31

The centerpiece of this episode was my interview with John Butterfield, but a few other things popped up.

  • My trip to GMT West in April. Lots of pics!
  • Another update and update kit for Hannibal and Hamilcar from Phalanx
  • Franklin 1864 Kickstarter from Worthington
  •  New game company, Neva Wargames
  • I will be interviewing Volko Ruhnke again, this time about another new game and how he designs game series, not just games. At SD Histcon's online convention
  • The episode can also be viewed on Youtube
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30 - General Orders World War II | Rebel Fury15 avr. 202400:39:40

Ep. 30 General Orders and Rebel Fury

This episode there was no interview, but a dive into two very different games.

The podcast is available through Apple, Spotify, Google and all the usual places. It's also available directly on the website.

For those looking for the video version, it's available on youtube.

Here's links to other things mentioned this episode:

  • San Diego Histcon is hosting another online convention in June
  • Salt and Pepper games announces crowd-funding for Operation Barclay
  • Not a wargame at all, but a new game from a favourite publisher, 10 Dollar Words is a new game from Hollandspiele
  • Thin Red Lines have combined their three 1985 games into a big vassal module project called Mutual Assured Destruction
  • Devir Games announces Sand, their game that is definitely not about Dune
  • Armageddon War from Flying Pig Games is back in print
  • Worthington has a book-game called B-17 Solitaire available through Amazon
  • Cube 4 Me storage solutions


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29 - Vez Arponen Interview | Panzer North Africa. Vez tells us about his new game, Order and Opportunity. And I give Panzer North Africa a good look.21 mars 202402:26:46

 

Pushing Cardboard #29 

 

The two big features this episode were my interview with Vez Arponen, designer of All Bridges Burning and the upcoming Order and Oportunity, and a look at the latest game in the Panzer series, North Africa. 

I'm happy to say this episode of Pushing Cardboard is sponsored by Noble Knight Games. Click here to go to their storefront. This link will let them know I sent you! 

 

Some of the things we talked about this episode: 

  • Compass Kickstarter for a new game in WWI Africa
  • Shiloh: The First Day is the next game in the Blind Sword series from Revolution Games.
  • GMT February 2024 Newsletter 
  • GMT March 2024 Newsletter 
  •  P500 for Volko Ruhnke's new game Coast Watchers
  • A Most Fearful Sacrifice KS for a third printing
  • Beware the Ides of March announced from Hollandspiele
  • Vuca now shipping locally in North America?


Don't miss our live Teach and Play of Point Blank: V is for Victory with designer Sean Druelinger! Click on the image below to go to the youtube page.
 
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028 - Sam London Interview | Two games on Gazala: The Cauldron and Operation Theseus21 févr. 202401:23:13

This episode features an interview with designer Sam London, who's new game Firefight Tactical is burning up the P500 list.

As well, I'll compare two games on the battle of Gazala in WWII. The Cauldron from Roger Miller and Revolution Games, and Operation Theseus from Vuca Simulations.

As well, there will be the usual news, tips for newbies, and general wargaming chatter.

Some links to things discussed this episode:

  • Form Square Games, the new publisher from England and their gamefound campaign for their first game
  • Youtube interview and demo with Volko Ruhnke about his new game, Coastwatchers
  • Youtube interview with Mike Rinellaabout all his area impulse designs and his new push into solitaire games
  •  Worthington Games kickstarter campaing for their new game Louisbourg 1758
  • Compass Gams has Atlantic Sentinels on  Kickstarter
  • Ace of Aces new kickstarer
  •  Here's the link to the GMT page for Sam London's Firefight Tactical

 Note that my interview with Sam was recorded outside, and we got a bit of noise from the breeze. I cleaned it up as much as possible, but you'll still here a few flutters and pops. 

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027 - Happy New Year David Thompson - A look back at 2023 and an interview with the Undaunted designer19 janv. 202401:16:33

This episode features an interview with David Thompson, co-designer or designer of many series including Undaunted, Pavlov's House, War Chest, and General Orders: WWII.

As well, we take a look back at 2023 with a few best of lists and polls, and check in on what's up for 2024.

And of course, there's all the news, newbie tips, kudos and rants you'vew come to expect.

There's been lots happening in the hobby and at our website. Here's a roundup of many of the things mentioned in episode 27:

  • GMT Talks is a new video podcast from the industry giant
  • A text and photo version of my review of Task Force from VUCA
  • New game from Operational Studies Group: Napoleon's End
  • Votes for Women won a ton of awards and now is getting a reprint as the first run sold out. Maybe not your definition of a wargame, but a great game all the same.
  • Stalingrad: Verdun on the Volga (one of my all-time favourite games) is getting a reprint in ATO magazine.
  • I interviewed Volko Ruhnke for the ACDC event. Volko showed off his new game, Coastwatchers, about the intelligence units of the same name in the Pacific in WWII. Watch the video on youtube.
  •  I converted my review of Vuca's Task Force podcast piece into a web review, so check it out if you'd like to see some photos.
  • Revolution has two new Blind Swords games up for pre-order, as well as a new solitaire game from Mike Rinella and a second printing of Stalingrad: Verdun on the Volga.
  • Here's a free scenario for Men of Iron from Petr Mojžiš.
  • Join us via this inviteto our discord server. Newbies more than welcome! 
  • There's a new pollup. Stop by and let us know all about your feelings on counter clipping! Or any of the previous polls. Log in to the website to see them all. 

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026 - Kevin Bertram and Napoleon 180716 déc. 202301:05:54

This episode features an interview with Kevin Bertram, head honcho at Fort Circle Games and designer of their initial release, The Shores of Tripoli. As well, we take a good look at Napoleon 1807 from Shakos Games.

On top of that, there is news of our new newsletter as well as a scattering of news from around the hobby, and the usual chatter about things that catch this magpie's eye.

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025 - San Diego HistCon and Jason Matthews16 nov. 202301:13:31

Pushing Cardboard starts its third season with a look at Grant's recent trip to SD Histcon as well as an interview with designer Jason Matthews.

Plus: newbie tips, books, news and all the usual wargaming chatter.

*** In this episode I strayed from my usual infallibility and made at least two factual errors. Brian Train’s game on RTT is of course Algeria, not Angola. And the most recent Shakos Nappy game is 1815, not 1817. I inadvertently gave the piker two extra years. Mea culpa.***

Mentioned this episode:

Ardulf at Compass Expo

Pictures from SD Histcon

Book: The Liri Valley

Mark Johnson's Wargames to Go podcast (also found in Apple, Spotify, etc.)

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024 - Will Bauer, Levy & Campaign, Inferno, New Survey28 oct. 202302:02:04

This episode features an interview with long distance gaming buddy Will Bauer. We talk all things Levy and Campaign.

As well, there are all the usual ramblings and mutterings, and a new segment for new players.

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023 - Desert Victory | Afrika Korps | Uncomfortable History27 sept. 202300:42:41

This episode features a comparison of two games set in North Africa in WWII:

Desert Victory by Trevor Bender and C3i magazine
Afrika Korps by Charles S Roberts and Avalon Hill

We'll take a look at both and see where we're at with gaming this theater.

As well, I'll have news, a look at what I've been playing, what new games came in and the usual chatter.

And finally, I have a few thoughts about some internet-only firestorms related to a terrific podcast.

We In Intend to Move on Your Works podcast episode

Stuart Ellis-Gorman's blog

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022 - World War I in the Air03 août 202300:37:09

A format departure this episode as Grant looks at four of his favourite games set in the first air war.

Richthofen's War
Ace of Aces
Dawn Patrol
Eagles in the Sky

As well, his usual roundup of what's new, what he's been playing, and general wargame chatter.

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021 - Sean Druelinger | Commands and Colors Napoleonics | Don't Mess with Avalon Hill29 juin 202301:34:03

Another full episode! We have an interview with Sean Druelinger, designer of Point Blank: V is for Victory. And look at Commands and Colors: Napoleonics as it gets ready for its big repackaging. And I rant against anyone who slags Avalon Hill. 

And of course, news, chatter, what's on the table and all your favourite wargaming goodness.

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020 - From Blind Swords to Dogfights: Exploring the Wargaming Industry with Roger Miller and Revolution Games. Also: Storm Over Arnhem31 mai 202301:33:36

I recently had the chance to sit down with Roger Miller, one of the co-owners of Revolution Games, to discuss the world of wargame publishing and game design. Our conversation took us through his journey from playing his first wargame in 1975 to becoming a publisher, as well as the development of the innovative Blind Swords series and the upcoming game, Shiloh. We also touched on the challenges of producing and marketing games in today's market, and the importance of being kind when responding to game submissions.

Finally, we delve into Revolution Games' upcoming World War I game and the unique features that set it apart from past dogfight games. With its beautiful counters and two-leveled display, this game promises to be an immersive and exciting experience for players. So join us for this episode as we explore the captivating world of wargaming with Roger Miller and discuss the future of this engaging hobby.

In addition to my chat with Roger, hear the latest news from publishers, and then I unpack the origin of Storm Over Arnhem, the original area impulse game.

Plus random news and chatter as usual.

***Apparently I had the detail of the  pay-for-review scandal wrong. It wasn't a video game, but a boardgame kickstarter. Mea Culpa.***

*****And Roger's partner in Revolution Games is Richard Handewith. I mixed him up with another Richard H and I'm very embarrassed as I've met Richard a few times and he's a great guy. Mea maximum culpa.*****

Boardgame Dojo link:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcastepisode/485142/psychology-sponsored-content


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019 - Jerry White Goes West30 avr. 202301:58:32

Primarily an interview with Jerry West, designer of Atlantic Chase as well as the Skies Aboves series and the Enemy Coast Ahead series.

As well, news and notes from the world of wargaming.

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018 - Task Force: Carrier Battles | The Russian Campaign: Deluxe 5th Edition01 avr. 202300:52:41

A one-two punch of WWII games that have been re-released in fancy new editions.

Task Force: Carrier Battles in the Pacific from Vuca Simulations

The Russian Campaign: Deluxe 5th Edition from GMT

Plus what's news, what's new, what's on the table, and more.

The Russian Campaign:
-For those wanting a closer look at the components, my unboxing

-For those looking for pdfs of the old AH General Magazines
or
-archive.org

-A list of which issues have articles

The Sentry Box

Brain Train Interview

Tadenac Games, a Canadian retailer:
Homepage - Tadenac Games Canada Inc

Discord Server

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017 - A Greater Victory | Border States | SD Hist Online Convention24 févr. 202300:53:07

This episode we discuss A GREATER VICTORY from Revolution Games, and BORDER STATES from Shakos games.

As well, the usual news and chatter about what I've been playing, the deluge of new games that have arrived in the new year, favourites from last year, and the endless calls for entry level games.

Mentioned in the episode:

San Diego HistCon Spring online convention

Pushing Cardboard Discord server

Top 5 of 2022

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016 - Grant and Harold Buchanan go to ACDC21 janv. 202302:19:33

Brant from the Armchair Dragoons asked me to host a two hours slot for their Online Wargame Convention. I asked Harold Buchanan to be my guest, and he brought a couple more surprise guests with him, Jason Matthews and Brian Train. It's a long rambling conversation, but it's all about wargames.

This was a bit of a bonus episode. We'll be back in a week or so with a regular show featuring a dive into a game.

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015 - Saladin | Trevor Bender | C3i12 déc. 202200:54:56

In this episode:

 Interview with Trevor Bender, designer of the upcoming Desert Victory

A dive into Saladin from Shakos

 

And links:

 

C3i magazine

Pushing Cardboard Discord server

wargamers.social on Mastodon

pushingcardboard.com polls

pushingcardboard.com top 5 of 2022

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014 - Happy Anniversary | Steve Carey12 nov. 202201:07:53

Happy One Year Anniversay to us!

In this episode we look back at the past year, and then feature an interview with wargaming hobby jack-of-all-trades Steve Carey. Steve is the designer of the latest game in the Blind Swords series from Revolution Games, and is also at work on the next volume.

As well, the usual wargame chatter.

Also mentioned:

Armchair Dragoons podcast


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013 - Kai Jensen and Weekend at the Warehouse25 oct. 202201:14:56

An interview with Kai Jensen, wife of much loved designer Chad Jensen, and new full-time GMT employee. We talk about what she's doing with the designs that remain after Chad's death.

A recap of all the wargames I played and people I met at GMT's fall Weekend at the Warehouse.

Also mentioned:

https://www.rally-the-troops.com 

https://www.youtube.com/user/ardwulfslair 

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012 - Battle of Kursk: The Tigers are Burning | Hammer of the Scots 22 sept. 202200:47:43

 ***Vuca are not based in Italy. Germany! Mea culpa.***

Episode 12 in which we discuss: 

Battle of Kursk: The Tigers are Burning 

Hammer of the Scots 

IKEA 

Good gaming partners 

Co-op vs Comptetive gaming. 

And all the wargaming yammer you crave.

http://pushingcardboard.com

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11 - Undaunted: Normandy, Hands in the Sea. Cards in wargames25 août 202200:37:07

Another whack of wargaming audio for your ears.

This episode we talk about Undaunted: Normandy and Hands in the Sea. Two very different card games, neither from the traditional card driven game roots.

As well, the regular what's on the table and wargame chatter.

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10 - Death of an Army: Ypres 1914 | Storm over Stalingrad | Understanding the fall of France 194022 juil. 202200:43:18

More wargaming goodness:

Death of an Army: Ypres 1914
Storm over Stalingrad

Plus books, what's on the table, what's new, and bouquets and brickbats.

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09 - Stonewall's Sword | Rommel in the Desert01 juil. 202200:34:57

Another two wargames this episode:

Stonewall's Sword

and

Rommel in the Desert

Plus all the regular wargame chatter you're used to by now.

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