Episode 07 - Kirby Whitehead on Wargaming in the Classroom
In this episode, Liz Davidson interviews Kirby Whitehead, her high school history teacher, about how he incorporates gaming—including COIN games—into his teaching.
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Beyond Solitaire
A podcast all about going not just Beyond Solitaire, but beyond the board! Join your host, Liz Davidson, for interviews that touch on gaming history, historical games, and the cultural significance of the games we play.
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Episode 06 - Caitlyn Leong on Professional Wargaming
In this episode, Liz interviews Caitlyn Leong, a master's student in Security Studies at Georgetown University, about the process of becoming a professional wargamer. Caitlyn also has a fantastic article in PAXsims on the topic.
Episode 05 - Marco Arnaudo on the Future of Wargaming
In Part 2 of their conversation, Liz and Marco (best known as Marco Omnigamer on YouTube) talk about the future of wargaming, its accessibility, and how the gaming hobby in general can continue to grow. N.B.: Marco and I talk about inclusiveness in wargaming in this episode, but it was recorded several weeks ago—before George Floyd's death became national news.
Episode 04 - Marco Arnaudo on Games and Storytelling
In Part 1 of their conversation, Liz interviews Marco Arnaudo (aka Marco Omnigamer) about games, the stories they tell, and how they compare with other storytelling media. Marco's most recent book on the subject is titled Storytelling in the Modern Boardgame, Narrative Trends from the Late 1960s to Today .
Episode 03 - Robert DeLeskie on Later Roman History
Join Liz for an interview with Robert DeLeskie, designer of Wars of Marcus Aurelius and the upcoming Stilicho, about games set in later Roman history—and about how his work as a game designer connects to his career as a filmmaker.
Episode 02 - David Thompson on GIS and the Battle of Mortain
In this episode, Liz interviews David Thompson about his intensive research into the Battle of Mortain, which will ultimately inform his next game—but is also of general historical interest.
Episode 01 - Chris Dobbs Talks Ancient Board Games
In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Christopher Dobbs from the University of Missouri about ancient board games, what they teach us about the ancient world, and what our own games might tell future historians about us.