Episode 85 - Rob "Kronos" Daviau; The Man, The Myth, The Legacy

Rob Daviau has had a decades long career in the tabletop gaming industry, yet it seems like his capacity for innovation just continues to accelerate. We talk about everything how legacy has developed, to how his passion for cooking has impacted his game design career, to what makes a good resurrection game, to reflecting on the legacy of Seafall. This dude is awesome.

HOT LINKS:
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 84 - Owen Duffy, The Man Behind The Board Game Book

Who is this man who is so audacious that he would deign to create THE BOOK OF BOARD GAMES?! Owen Duffy, of course. Owen's book chronicles and explores some of the years biggest and most interesting tabletop gaming related moments including coverage of games, creators, and events; with the hopes of doing new editions each year. The book is on Kickstarter RIGHT NOW!

HOT LINKS:
The Board Game Book Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/125394412/the-board-game-book-explore-the-years-greatest-gam
Their Site - http://boardgame-book.com/
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 83 - Scott Almes is Rescued From Neverland

Scott Almes comes back on the show to talk about everything from his collaborations with Gamelyn Games, to his current kickstarter Neverland Rescue. I love talking with Scott because he's humble, appreciative, thoughtful, and hardworking.

Hot Links:
The Neverland Rescue Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letimangames/the-neverland-rescue-by-scott-almes
Scott's previous TCbH Appearance - http://www.cardboardherald.com/podcasts/2017/5/17/episode-28-scott-almes-tiny-epic-designer
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 82 - Joseph Z Chen of Fantastic Factories

Joseph Z Chen, co-designer and artist behind Fantastic Factories, is a true Renaissance man. When life hands him lemons, he learns how to harness their energy for the greater good and personal revelation. We talk all about his game design, motivations, plans for the future, and doing the right thing. Fantastic Factories hits kickstarter on May 29, 2018.

Fantastic Factories - https://www.fantasticfactories.com/
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 81 - Andrew Bosley & Michael Patience of Paisley Board Games

Andrew, Michael, and Jack talk about Adventure! Industry! Aviation! And the trials and tribulations 3 years in the making as first time publishers. Their kickstarter for Planecrafters will launch June 12, 2018.

Hot Links:
Paisley Board Games Site - https://www.paisleyboardgames.com
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 80 - Sean Epperson of Thing 12 Games & Seals of Cthulhu

Sean is no stranger to game production and design. With a long career in video game development and several kickstarter games under his belt, Sean's company Thing 12 Games is bringing their most ambitious game yet, The Seals of Cthulhu. Sean and Jack talk about the problems with designing a Lovecraftian game, authenticity in social media, video game development, and how to describe the indescribable. The Seals of Cthulhu will be on kickstarter May 22nd.

Hot Links:
Thing 12 Games site - http://www.thing12games.com
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 79 - Kwanchai Moriya Artist Extraordinaire

If I could have all games illustrated by only 5 artists, I know for fact that Kwanchai Moriya would be the first one on that list. His illustrations incorporate wild, diverse styles with tons of personality, reflecting the very core nature of the game itself. So it should come as no surprise, I was a little starstruck in this one. We talk about how he got his big break, challenges, accomplishments, and all the rad stuff he has right around the corner.

Hot Links:
Kwanchai's Website - http://www.kwanchaimoriya.com/
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 78 - Gwen & Sam of Fire Tower & Runaway Parade Games

Gwen Ruelle & Samuel Bryant of Runaway Parade Games want to set fire to towers, but will set fire to your heart (in a good way!). These two have worked long and hard to create this unique and beautiful game up on Kickstarter right now. We talk about everything from secret origins to secret talents in this 78th episode of The Cardboard Herald.

Hot Links:
Runaway Parade Games Site - http://runawayparade.com/firetower.html
Fire Tower Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/575448464/fire-tower?ref=discovery&term=fire%20tower
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 77 - Samuel Bailey, co-designer of Forbidden Stars & Designer of the recently cancelled Deep

I talk with designer Sam Bailey about his time with Fantasy Flight Games, the public fallout surrounding his recently cancelled game Deep, and his design recently kickstarted by Everything Epic Games, Rambo.

Hot Links:
Official Status of Deep BGG Post - https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1944526/official-status-deep
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 76 - Nate Zabel of Damage Buff Wants to Develop Your Games!

We've talked with designers, artists, hosts, publishers, artisans, reviewers, and all types of people in this industry... But this is the first time I'm talking with a developer, and I couldn't be more excited! Nate and I go into WHAT IS Board Game Development, and why he's so cut out for it. We also hit on things ranging from coaching to questing, and everything to do with his new venture, Damage Buff.

Hot Links:
Damage Buff Website - https://www.damagebuff.com/
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 75 - Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games ROUND 2!

Carla is one of my favorite people in this industry. Thoughtful, witty, and a taste for the weird. I'm so glad that she agreed to come back on The Cardboard Herald, for our back to back, two parter, Fire in the Library extravaganza that began with Tony "The Bearded Rogue" Miller coming on last week.

Hot Links:
Fire in the Library Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weirdgiraffegames/fire-in-the-library-board-game
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Episode 74 - Tony "Bearded Rougue" Miller Comes Back To Set Fire To My Library

I had such a great time chatting with Tony last time that we hardly got to dive into games. Well fortunately, Tony came back and is here to talk about his hot new game on kickstarter right now, Fire in the Library. Next week, Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games will come on and give a publishers perspective on this ferocious, fire game.

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

Episode 73 - Tristan Hall of Hall or Nothing Productions & Mark Chaplin, co-designer of Lifeform

I love talking with Tristan Hall, and even better, he brings his buddy, Mark Chaplin, who is co-designer of Lifeform. This beautiful game inspired by classic sci-fi horror movies sounds tense, terrifying, and fun!

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

Hot Links:
Lifeform Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tristanhall/lifeform-the-sci-fi-horror-board-game-for-1-4-play?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=lifeform
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Ginger Cat Productions - https://www.gcatproductions.com/
Both Sides of My Table interview with Mark Chaplin - https://bothsidesofmytable.com/9gkb-of-the-homicidal-star-beast-horror-and-the-ill-fated-shuttlecraft-romora/
Both Sides of My Table (another awesome content site) - https://bothsidesofmytable.com/

Episode 72 - Aron West of Elzra Games

Aron West, master of the Catacombs is back to talk about everything from the small-yet-mighty standalone game Catacombs Conquest to how to handle production SNAFUs to talking about what cool ideas might be on the horizon for this series of dextrous delight on the horizon. Here is the link to Jack's review of Catacombs Conquest, (be sure to subscribe to the channel!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeBNWdXcJ38 

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 71 - Alex & Mike of What The Film?! & Lethal Chicken Games

We do a quick turnaround, recording an episode on Tuesday and posting on Wednesday with Alex Mackey & Mike Szalajko of What The Film?! which is up on kickstarter right now. This was particularly interesting to me, not only because of their extremely well produced  kickstarter video, but because I don't typically talk to people about party games. So we talk about just that - why party games?

Hot Links:
What The Film!? Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lethalchickengames/what-the-film-a-party-game-make-movies-backstab-fr
Their site - http://www.lethalchickengames.com
Their twitter - https://twitter.com/LethalChicken17
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
 

Episode 70 - Chris & Lindsey of Behind the Box

Chris & Lindsey may be my two favorite board gaming personalities on the internet. They are charming, thoughtful, and consistently entertaining. If you haven't checked out their YouTube channel, Behind the Box, what are you waiting for?

Find Behind the Box on twitter at @BehindTheBoxYT

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 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.