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. Support the show...
Jan 21, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 Support the show...
Dec 12, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 Support the show...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 Support the show...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
***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 Support the show
Sep 22, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. Support the show
Aug 25, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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. Support the show
Jul 22, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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. Support the show
Jul 01, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
More wargaming goodness! Today we look at two games on the war of 1812: 1812: The Invasion of Canada Amateurs to Arms! Plus what's new, what's on the table, and all the other cardboard pushing goodness you love. Support the show
Jun 01, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Wargames, wargames, wargames! This episode we feature two games: Swords Around the Throne The Last Hundred Yards Mentioned in the episode: Swords Around the Throne Unboxing - Pushing Cardboard Podcasts – The History of England Online Tournament for The Shores of Tripoli - Early Details | BoardGameGeek Support the show...
Apr 12, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Let's talk about area impulse wargames, with a deep dive into Stalingrad: Verdun on the Volga by Mike Rinella As well, the usual chatter about what's new, what's on the table, and what's happening. Pushing Cardboard is your wargaming HQ. Support the show
Mar 05, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This special episode is an interview with veteran wargame designer Carl Paradis. We mostly discuss his new game, Absolute War, but also touch on his No Retreat series, as well as his plans for future games. Support the show
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
0:00 Intro 1:00 On the table and over the transom 6:35 Returning to ASL 22:48 Caesar: Rome vs Gaul 33:15 War Diary Magazine 35:15 Blocks wardiarymagazine.com pushingcardboard.com @cardboardpusher Support the show
Jan 28, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
NB- I called the B&T map area impulse. It is, of course, point to point. Mea Cupla. A few end of year lists and a look at Bayonets and Tomahawks. 00:00 Opening chat 03:56 Year end lists 14:26 Bayonets and Tomahawks 25:28 Tip of the hat to #tuesdaynewsday 27:22 Rulebooks www.pushingcardboard.com Support the show
Dec 31, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Our main topics this week are a couple of WWII east front games, but there's plenty of general wargame chatter as well. If you're interested in Absolute War, the new game from Carl Paradis and GMT, there's a fairly detailed description of how it works. 00:00 Feedback 02:58 San Diego HistCon Online 10:10 HoldFast: Russia 15:42 Absolute War 40:30 Battles Magazine 46:33 Final Words Support the show...
Dec 01, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Introduction of the host and wargaming talk about a few subjects: Commands & Colors: Ancients Nemesis: Burma 1944 Vassal Modules Youtuber Zilla Blitz Hex and Counter games Support the show
Nov 11, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
