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Episode 134 — I Have My Moments and Other Times

Episode 134 — I Have My Moments and Other Times

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Hey there.

We discuss a sprawling, big Euro game, a compact, tense Euro game and five albums that should be filling your ears. All that and a debate on the state of the hobby in episode 134 of the ‘cast.

Please enjoy.

MOMENTS:

00:10:49 — The John and Company Not Monopoly Contest Results
00:18:40 — A Trade to Make? (Tash Kalar & Terra Mystica for 18CZ)
00:21:10 — Joe plays Feudum (multiple sessions)
00:49:42 — The Burning Question: Sturgeon’s Law and Board Games
01:21:35 — This Week in Spins (Neko Case, The Magic Numbers, The Pineapple Thief and more)
01:42:18 — Carthago (in-depth)
02:16:33 — It is all just a Tire Fire, Lusty or Not.

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Episode 133 — Everything, Just 20 Minutes Away

Episode 133 — Everything, Just 20 Minutes Away

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We serve up something a little different in this episode. On tap is a play by play, blow by blow, and drink by drink recap of our trip to Denver for Heavy Con and its impromptu satellite cons. Did we have fun? Did we play enough games? You be the judge.

Welcome aboard the Punching Cardboard World Tour 2018.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES:

00:09:12 — A John Company Pre-Post-Production Contest
00:20:05 — Day 1: On the Road; Old Men Tempting Altitude; Bison; Comfort Sleep
00:34:10 — Day 2: 1000 to 1 odds in Dynasty League; Imposters; The Tower of Ginkgopolis
00:54:56 — Day 3: Ridin’ the Rails in 1830; Kings Forged in Steel; John Company negotiations
01:21:29 — Day 4: Uber Heat; Pax Renaissance Tournament; Wings & Beer; K is for Killed
01:31:42 — The Whisky Break
01:51:06 — Day 5: 1714 Works No Matter the Rules; A Pax Ren Finale
02:02:22 — Day 6: BBQs and Hail Storms
02:04:10 — Day 7: Denver International Airport Wins Again

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Episode 122 — Inventory Replays

Episode 122 — Inventory Replays

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We made it. 2017 is heading out the door. We’re battered and beaten and bruised and bewitched and bespoke and bee-stung and help me off this ride. Phew!

But before we go, here’s a bunch of stuff we dug in 2017. We’re talkin’ games and whiskey and whisky and tunes and food and beer and a whole lot of other things in this episode. We take a swipe at a few things, but we mostly go for the good stuff as we sneak off to 2018, hoping that if it doesn’t hear us we can find a little more peace and joy in that neck of the woods. Anyway, please enjoy our year-end extravaganza. We’ll see you on the other side.

IN THE BOOTH:

00:08:28 — Card Tray Giveaway
00:16:09 — Games (10 down to 6)
00:51:41 — Top 5 Train Games (Joe)
00:54:03 — Top 5 Reasons to Hate Sports (Jim, an audible)
01:00:05 — Best Music of 2017
01:23:22 — Top 5 IPAs (Joe)
01:27:47 — Top 5 Foods (Jim)
01:35:44 — Whisky Tasting Results
01:41:32 — Games (5 down to 1)
02:17:45 — Disappointments and Other Odds & Ends

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Episode 116 — The 2017 Essen Session With Heavy Cardboard

Episode 116 — The 2017 Essen Session With Heavy Cardboard

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Welcome to our annual get-together with the fine folks over at Heavy Cardboard. It takes us a while to get into the meat of the episode as our planned 15 minute intro turned into an easygoing conversation with some unexpected insights into the thoughts and feelings behind these endeavors.

So, this is an epic show, a way-too-many-games discussed show, and some might argue a way-too-long show. But when you’re having a good time, time flies, and we thoroughly enjoyed this session. We hope you concur.

EXHIBITS:

00:02:11 — Games Played and Feelings Felt
01:05:57 — 2016 Lists in Review
01:26:39 — Ten
01:35:18 — Nine
01:45:13 — Eight
02:05:30 — Seven
02:10:50 — Six
02:22:03 — Five
02:32:49 — Four
02:42:51 — Three
02:55:32 — Two
03:12:15 — One
03:23:12 — The Ones That Missed The Cut

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