Episode 69 - No Siestas for Andreas "Ode." Odendahl

When La Granja came out, it blew my mind. Fast forward to Dice Tower Con in 2017 and I'm checking out the beautifully distilled dice version, No Siesta, and I'm in love. But it turns out that Ode. and I have a lot more in common than just a love for euro games, and we cover everything from playing in Hardcore Bands to defining characteristics of different types of Euro Games in this wonderful interview.

Find Ode on twitter at @AndreasOdendahl

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 68 - Tony Miller, The Bearded Rogue of Breaking Into Board Games

Perhaps you know my guest Tony Miller better by his moniker "The Bearded Rogue". A purple haired, bearded board game designer who's gruff exterior is betrayed by his kind, gentle interior. We talk about games, emotional struggles, podcasting, reviews, and even venture briefly into politics.

Find out more about the kickstarter for Tony's upcoming game "Fire In The Library" on weirdgiraffegames.com/ and find Tony on Twitter @BeardedRogue

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 67 - Eddy Webb, creator of Pugmire (and so many other RPGs)

Pugmire looks amazing. I say that as a dog lover, casual RPG enthusiast, and as someone who has had a long conversation with creator Eddy "Eddy Fate" Webb about life, games, dogs, writing, and EVERYTHING. I rarely get a chance to talk with RPG people on the podcast, so this was a real thrill for me.

Check out all of Eddy's stuff on http://eddyfate.com/ and find him on Twitter at @eddyfate

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 66 - Jackson Pope of Eurydice Games

Jackson is the consummate craftsman of board games, making small print runs of handcrafted games that he sells all over the world. He initially entered the board game scene with Reiver Games, and now is focusing on growing Eurydice and their premier game, Zombology. During our late night talk, we cover games, craftsmanship, and family.

Find Eurydice at www.eurydicegames.co.uk and Jackson on Twitter at @jackson_pope

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 65 - Casey Hill of Arkon

Casey and I talk about games, making money selling Magic: The Gathering Cards, community service, and of course, his new game Arkon, which launches on kickstarter on 02/01/2018. Arkon is a high-fantasy small boxed card game played with a single deck, and features some of the best fantasy artwork I've seen in ages.

Find out more about Arkon on their website.

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

Episode 64 - Gabe Barrett of Board Game Design Lab

I've heard Gabe described as my rival, competitor, and colleague, so I figured its about time to have him on the show so we can instead call each other friends. We talk podcasting, evolving purpose, and how to provide a service to a community.

Find more of Gabe on Twitter using the handle @BGDesignLab

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 63 - Chuck Pint of SFR Inc, the makers of Dragon Dice!

I have a chat with Chuck Pint, el presidente of SFR Inc, the makers of Dragon Dice. We talk about how a group of dedicated players managed to buy out a property from Hasbro, and use their grit, determination, and a little bit of luck in order to keep the game they love alive.

Find out more about Dragon Dice at their website.

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for great Cardboard Herald video content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 62 - Tristan Hall of Hall or Nothing Productions

Tristan and I talk about history, movies, kids, The Lord of the Rings, and of course, his board games Gloom of Kilforth and 1066, Tears to Many Mothers. You can find more of Tristan's stuff at https://hallornothingproductions.co.uk/

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for other great Cardboard Herald content such as Rook & Record, where Jack pairs the best records with your favorite board games!

This episode was edited by Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions.

Episode 61 - Andy Zeller of ATK! The Board Game

I first met Andy and his partner Eric at PAX Unplugged, and we immediately hit it off. For the remainder of the con, the TCbH Strikeforce (Rob, Chris, and I) would regularly meet up with Andy and Eric to see how they were doing, showing off their board game ATK!. Well it's up on Kickstarter now, so I thought it was a great opportunity to talk about games, music, creativity, and deep, deep voices. Here's my talk with Andy of ATK! The Board Game.

Links to their stuff:
Site - http://atkgame.com/
Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1818658337/atk-a-spinning-minis-moba-style-board-game
BGG Listing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238917/atk-board-game

Links to our stuff:
Site - www.cardboardherald.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Interview Podcast - http://www.cardboardherald.com/podcasts/
TCbH Reviews Podcast - http://www.cardboardherald.com/tcbhreviews

Links to our producer:
Site - https://www.gcatproductions.com/

Episode 60 - Our Favorite Gaming Memories ft. Jamey Stemaier, Jerry Hawthorne, Bruno Cathala & more

We have some friends of the show come on and share some of their favorite gaming memories. A big thank you to all our guests: Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games, Jerry Hawthorne, Bruno Cathala, Chris & Lindsey of Behind the Box, Andrew Birkett of Atheris Games, Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games, and Chris & December of C&D Discuss, be sure to check out all of their amazing stuff. Have a Happy New Year, everyone! - Jack

Episode 59 - PAX Minis Wrap-up

Please forgive the rugged show floor audio, but today's episode has some really great talks with various people at PAX. Included in this episode is:
-Aron West of Elzra Games
-Chris of 9th Level Games
-Sean Epperson of Thing 12 Games
-Gwen Ruelle of Runaway Parade Games
-Joshua Lobkowicz of Grey Fox Games
-Rob Conley of Paper Heroes and their panel of live D&D players
 

Episode 58 - Joshua Lobkowicz of Grey Fox Games

I spend some time with Joshua Lobkowicz of Grey Fox Games, and we talk about his unusual path into the gaming industry, and how he transitioned from working FOR Cool Stuff Inc, to being part of a hot up-and-coming company selling their products THROUGH Cool Stuff Inc. This episode was recorded live in the press room at PAX Unplugged, so please forgive any background noise or sound issues during the episode.

Episode 57 - Big ol' PAX Unplugged Group

I had an absolute blast sitting down and talking with some of the most awesome people in this biz. I'm joined by Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games, Andy Zeller & Eric Streed of ATK! The Board Game, Rob Conley of Ginger Cat Productions, and Chris Douglas of The Deathforce and the soon to be unveiled C & D Discuss. We talk games, gamers, creativity, and inspiration, in what was absolutely the highlight of the convention for me. 

Helpful Links:
Weird Giraffe Site - http://weirdgiraffegames.com
Weird Giraffe Twitter - https://twitter.com/WeirdGiraffes
ATK! Twitter - https://twitter.com/ATK_BoardGame
Ginger Cat Productions Site - http://gcatproductions.com
Ginger Cat Productions Twitter - https://twitter.com/gcat_production
Chris Douglas Twitter - https://twitter.com/CDElite1
TCbH Site - http://www.cardboardherald.com
TCbH Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald

Episode 56 - Kenna & Rich of Going Last - Live at PAX

I got a chance to meet up with two of my favorite podcasters, Rich and Kenna of Going Last, live at PAX. It was a blast to talk about the con, games, and bizarrely, the Cuban missile Crisis. If you haven't checked out their stuff, you absolutely should, they set the bar in informative, entertaining, and welcoming gaming podcasts. If you are excited for more PAX coverage, we got all kinds of stuff going up on the podcast and youtube channels, and if you have any questions or just want to start a flame war, you can always find me on twitter @cardboardherald, or email me at cardboardherald@gmail.com.

Helpful Links:
Going Last Website - goinglast.net/
Going Last Twitter - https://twitter.com/goinglast
Atomic Game Theory PAX Unplugged Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/202183815
TCbH Website - www.cardboardherald.com
TCbH Twitter - https://twitter.com/cardboardherald
TCbH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg

Episode 55 - Christopher Davis of Windborn Games

Chris took the time to talk with Jack on the eve of his first kickstarter launching, Runes of Ragnarok, We cover everything from how to find an amazing artist, to how to properly compliment your spouses cooking. And of course we talk all about what makes Runes of Ragnarok so rad. 

Episode 54 - Ken Meyer Jr. - Artist behind the (Kird) Ape

Jack talks with Ken Meyer Jr., prolific artist behind several classic Magic: The Gathering Cards and numerous Vampire the Masquerade illustrations. Ken has had a wide range of art jobs over the years, and we talk about his time working in tabletop gaming, his childhood dreams of being a comic artist, his time modeling art for video games, and more. You can find Ken's work at http://www.kenmeyerjr.com.

Episode 53 - Roberto Di Meglio of Ares Games, Co-Designer of War of the Ring

Starting a new year of podcasts off right with the lovely Roberto Di Meglio! Dude has had a long history working in many capacities throughout the gaming industry, and his history as a journalist and designer parallels the development of the Italian Gaming Scene. We talk about growing up in Italy, how War of the Ring was born out of a fever dream, and get the full scoop about the new game in the WotR line; The Hunt for the Ring. I'll be doing a review of Hunt for the Ring as soon as I get back from PAX unplugged, so be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel so you don't miss it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg

Other Helpful Links:
Ares Games - www.aresgames.eu
Hunt for the Ring BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216070/hunt-ring
War of the Ring 2nd Ed BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/115746/war-ring-second-edition
TCbH on Twitter - https://twitter.com/cardboardherald

Episode 52 - Jerry Hawthorne, designer of Mice & Mystics and Stuffed Fables

Holy smokes! Episode 52!? We are really 1 year in? Well I can't think of a better way to celebrate than to have beloved designer Jerry Hawthorne in. Jerry is a designer for Plaid Hat Games, notable for being the creator of the Mice & Mystics line, and his upcoming game Stuffed Fables. We talk about creativity, imaginative play, cutting hair, and raising kids. Jerry is one of the most affable, kind people to have graced the podcast and I can't wait to have him back on again.

In the meantime, did you know we could get even MORE pretentious? Yes, that's right, The Cardboard Herald was stupid enough to call someone's bluff on twitter, and we introduced the youtube series "Rook & Record" where we pair a board game with the perfect companion record in 2 minutes or less. Gotta love that #vinyl, yo! 

Helpful Links:
BGG Charity Auction - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/231363?commentid=7523853#comment7523853
Our new archive - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews-archive/
Rook & Record: Mystic Vale - https://youtu.be/QOwitR5ps_A
Cardboard Cutouts: 3 Strategic Horror Games to Play This Halloween - https://youtu.be/yZbZKUGPz98
Stuffed Fables BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233312/stuffed-fables

Episode 51 - Kenna Conklin of Going Last

Kenna is 1/2 of the amazing Going Last podcast; the next-best podcast on the web-ernets! Jack and Kenna talk about X-men, gender options in games, Going Last's policy on reviews, podcast, and much, much more. Both hosts of Going Last will be at PAX Unplugged, and you can find all of their stuff on iTunes, Stitcher, and www.goinglast.net.

Helpful Links:
Going Last's website: www.goinglast.net
Yamatai Review: http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/10/17/yamatai-for-queen-himikos-smil
Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective Review: http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/10/17/gumshoe-struggles-a-sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-review
Broken Token Terraforming Mars Insert Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JZEdZ-Jp70

Episode 50 - Chris Faulkenberry of Stone Circle Games, designer of Battle for Biternia

Jack talks with Chris Faulkenberry of Stone Circle Games, designer of Battle for Biternia. We talk about resilience, getting by with a little help from your friends, and spoony bards; not to mention we dive deep into what makes Battle for Biternia such a great game. You can find more Stone Circle Games at www.stonecirclegames.com, and the kickstarter for Battle for Biternia launches November 7th 2017.