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Episode 138 -- A Game of Knots Aug 29, 2018

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Whosoever pulleth this sword from this rock shall, um, I don't know, do some stuff, vanquish some folks, and then become king of someplace. Right? 4th Century A.D., 5th?

We're talking Pendargon: The Fall of Roman Britain here in episode 138. That, and a bit of list nonsense, and little dram of something nice as well.

No pillaging allowed! RAIDS:

00:02:55 -- Scooters From Hell 00:16:36 -- Pendragon: The Fall of Roman Britain (in-depth) 01:23:29 -- Oban 18 yo Ltd. Ed. 01:32:17 -- The Best Games at Each Player Count (from 1-6)

Episode 137 -- If At First Aug 17, 2018

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Here ya go kids, all the way from the lands of Antiquity, episdoe 137, take 2. We sewed all the parts together and shocked it into being. Because we care. Sincerely, Dr. Frankenstein

PARTS:

00:15:03 -- What We Did on Our Summer Vacation 00:35:11 -- Condottiere 00:41:04 -- Legend of the Five Rings -- Casual Decks Need Not Apply?? 00:44:38 -- Sessions: Lisboa, Shogun, Age of Steam 00:51:17 -- Lost Valley 00:55:22 -- Root 01:06:16 -- The Music of Our Lives 01:32:15 -- A Dram and a Beer (Sexton Irish Single Malt / Saint Archer Mandarina Pale) 01:38:59 -- Emily Post and Gaming 01:54:53 -- Antiquity (in-depth)

P.S. -- We still forgot the scooters!!!

Episode 136 -- All The Moogs Jul 17, 2018

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It's Summertime! Here's something for a long drive in a rented car or a lazy afternoon at the beach. MILEAGE: 00:09:57 -- Dusting Off The Shelves: Argent: The Consortium (Session) 00:27:47 -- Quartermaster General: 1914 00:33:54 -- Tigres & Euphrates 00:39:47 -- A Midsummer Night's Questions 01:06:27 -- Music: Rolling Blackouts CF, Gaz Coombes, Kamasi Washington 01:39:58 -- GLOW 01:42:21 -- A Little Light Non-fiction: Apollo8, Seabiscuit, Ben Franklin 01:43:57 -- Bios Megafauna, 2nd Edition (in-depth)

Episode 135 -- Dusting Off The Shelves Jul 03, 2018

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As Summer settles in we look to take it a little easy. Some shelves are dusted off, and a couple titles come back to the table after resting a few years. Also, a rare abstract finds it's way into our rotation.

We also recount a few sessions and some trips to some gigs. Easy Breezy, as Joe might say. PARTICLES: 00:11:13 -- Bruges & The City on the Zwin 00:17:23 -- Innovation & Echoes 00:28:52 -- Automobile 00:35:03 -- Portland 18XX Con 00:40:57 -- What is it With 18XX? 00:46:55 -- Going to the Shows (Starebaby, Robert Plant) 01:15:28 -- Bob Dylan Makes Whiskey 01:29:19 -- Azul (in-depth)

Episode 134 -- I Have My Moments and Other Times Jun 20, 2018

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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.

Episode 133 -- Everything, Just 20 Minutes Away Jun 07, 2018

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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

Episode 132 -- Watercolors in the Rain May 22, 2018

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When you most expect it, and pretty much the way you like it. Episode 132. A handful of games, a little whiskey and a few good tunes. All of it, wrapped up into a semi-coherent conversation. Enjoy. COLORS: 00:07:36 -- Heaven & Ale (quick take) 00:14:38 -- The Trouble With Mombasa?(quick take) 00:26:58 -- Isle of Skye: Journeyman Expansion (quick take) 00:38:17 -- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon 00:41:28 -- Music (Dr. Dog, Al Stewart) 00:48:57 -- The Year of the Cat 00:54:16 -- Lost in Vegas, Free Thinker Shoutout 00:56:46 -- Legend of the Five Rings (in-depth)

Episode 131 -- Jackie's Porch, Every Tuesday Night May 08, 2018

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Bruce may be dropping the needle and saying a prayer over at ol' Mary's place, and Frank's ghost sure as hell is still jammin' over at Joe's garage, but there's a cool breeze on a warm evening over here on Jackie's porch.

We've got a little bourbon neat, a few slices of pie and some fancy cards; it's a juxtaposition of thinkiness and relaxation. Come on over and join the band.

SOUNDS:

00:02:07 -- No Con For You! 00:08:16 -- A Burning Question #1: Why Portland? 00:25:38 -- Joe's first Magic experience 00:42:18 -- The Fail Us of Caylus 00:46:17 -- Knob Creek 9 yo Small Batch 00:52:05 --Thinky Music: Dan Weiss' Starebaby, Jonathan Finlayson & Sicilian Defense, Giraffes? Giraffes! 01:08:31 -- The Notness: Conquest of Paradise (in-Depth & Session)

Episode 130 -- Roasted and Charred Apr 25, 2018

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Using our trusty mobile recording device, we gather at a secret location (Joe's) and leave our comfort zone to lay down the riffs that comprise episode 130. Some games covered, some stout imbibed and some stories related. This is a loose episode. The information is fractured. Our thought train, a bit derailed. Still, it all comes out fine in the end. And no gorillas were harmed in the making. Enjoy. WOODLAND FACTIONS:

00:09:28 -- How to Avoid Gaming 00:22:53 -- A Con Job? 00:30:07 -- Terra Mystica After a while (Special Appearance by The Gaia Project) 00:37:09 -- Root (Initial Impressions & a $400 clutch) 00:49:52 -- The Stumbler Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout. 00:57:20 -- A Sloan Experience 01:08:30 -- The 7th Continent (Special Appearance by Gloomhaven)

Episode 129 -- A Glimmer of Hope Apr 11, 2018

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Episode 129 is here. We discuss a few chunky, meaty games. We examine a new musical release from a well respected indie duo. And we imbibe a couple of weighty bourbons.

Won't you join us on this magical journey of hope and glory?

SCHEDULE:

00:12:55 -- Will There Ever be a Punching Con? 00:21:15 -- Broken Spirits & Resurrections (Through the Ages & Shogun) 00:48:13 -- Wye Oak, The Louder I Call, the Faster it Runs 01:01:22 -- A Tale of Two Bourbons (Bad Guy vs. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof) 01:14:57 -- Crisis (In-Depth)

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