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. This episode can be found on pushingcardboard.com, as well as wherever you get your podcasts. (On youtube, it's still audio-only.) Castelnuovo 1539 from Draco Ideas is now on Kickstarter No Retreat Russian Front is now in Early Access on Steam Kevin Zucker has released a ton of back issues of his Napoleonics magazi...
Jun 27, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 . Here's some links to things in the episode: Charles S Roberts Awards ballots are live Combat 3 from Compass Gettysburg: The First Day from Revolution Peter McClymont's PunchedCon AAR Blind Swords Discord Channel Narvik 1940 fro...
May 27, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 45
No interview this time, but a look at three very different games. Something for everyone. Links: Live Cardboard #6 Tariff Roundtable GMT April Newslette r 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. Noble Knight Games The be...
Apr 23, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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. Links to some things in the episode: SD Hist East cancelled Worthington's new Hannibal Hold the Line KS GMT Mar 20 Newsletter and news about ...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 43
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: My review of Rodger MacGowan's autobiography GoFundMe page for Rodger MacGowan and C3i My favourite games played in 2024 My gaming resolutions for 2025 Pushing Cardboard first live show, Live Cardboard and ...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Two interviews and a game in this episode. Here's links to things mentioned this time around... Our first guest review, Blitz in the East , by Paul Chernoff GMT is changing their shipment schedule Mar Herman's Wargames According to Mark GMT December newsletter with pricing news Armchair Dragoons Digital Convention: ACDC Pushing Cardboard first live show, Live Cardboard ***A quick note about the live show. After recording was finished, I found out that the popular Chits show with Ardwulf and Dan ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 4Ep. 41
#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:. My Cube4Me affiliate link Best new games poll Seljuk page on BGG Maurice Sucking page on BGG History of Byzantium podcast Paper Time Machines book Join us on our DISCORD CHANNEL Noble Knight Games The best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices! Ko-Fi Sign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donation Dis...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 4Ep. 40
#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 Join us on our DISCORD CHANNEL Noble Knight Games The best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices! Ko-Fi Sign up to support the show monthly,...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 39
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. A bunch of stuff mentioned in this episode:. I did a quick and dirty playthrough ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 38
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. SD Hist accepting nominations for Summit Award Highlights from the GMT August Newsletter Neva launches Steel and Sea: Columbus' Voyages Revolution releases Shiloh: The first Day I review The Soft Underbelly: 1943 1945 from di Simula Lock n Load Publishing Summer Sale Support the show...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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. Here's the video version of the podcast Here's the audio version of the podcast Vento Nuovo releases Blocks in the East Devir Games updates the release schedule Thin Red Line Games announces new living rules for The Fate of All Belated Happy 7th birthday to Fort Circle Games Noble Knight is paying extra for your used RPG stuff ...
Aug 16, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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. Episode 35 Video version Support the show
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 . Here's some link to things we discussed: Full video version of the 1812 game overview New game from Hollandspiele Worthington's July Newsletter Neva backstory on Columbus Form Square announces their next game , Maida. Stuar...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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. Here's some links to things mentioned in the podcast: 2023 CSR Awards Winners announced Band of Brothers goes to the East Front GMT May Newsletter . GMT June Newsletter Two new games available from Vuca Hunt for Blackbeard now on Kickstarter Support the show...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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. There is also a video version Noble Knight Games The best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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 Noble ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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 ...
Apr 15, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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 Shil...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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 ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 Ta...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This episode features an interview with Kevin Bertram , head honcho at Fort Circle Games and designer of their initial release, The Shores of Tripol i. 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...
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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. Links to a few things mentioned in the podcast: Compass Games catalogue Lock n Load post Heroes of Normandie post Unboxing Clash of Carriers Unboxing Downfall Not mentioned: Check out my latest Shelfie video! Support the show...
Oct 28, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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...
Sep 27, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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. Support the show
Aug 03, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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. Support the show
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 t...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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. Support the show
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 Tad...
Apr 01, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 Support the show...
Feb 24, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 17
