30 episodes
Pushing Cardboard Grant Linneberg
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Talk about historical boardgames and boardgaming. Tabletop conflict simulation boardgames, from old school hex-and-counter to modern card driven games and beyond. If it's a historical game, a political game, or a wargame, we'll talk about it.We dive into specific games in detail each episode, with tips on how to play and how the game fits in with other similar games. As well, we usually have an interview with a designer or publisher. And finally, we have news from the history gaming world as well as tips for new players and general chatter about what's happening in the hobby we love.
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30 - General Orders World War II and Rebel Fury
Ep. 30 General Orders and Rebel FuryThis 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 JuneSalt and Pepper games announces crowd-funding for Operation BarclayNot a war...
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29 - Vez Arponen and Panzer North Africa. Vez tells us about his new game, Order and Opportunity. And I give Panzer North Africa a good look.
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 Kicksta...
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028 - Sam London and a Trip to Gazala. An interview with a new designer and a look at two games on the desert battle in WWII
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 fo...
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027 - Happy New Year David Thompson - A look back at 2023 and an interview with the Undaunted designer
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 Talk...
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026 - Kevin Bertram and Napoleon 1807
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.Support the Show.
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025 - San Diego HistCon and Jason Matthews
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 th...