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A show dedicated to the Wargaming Hobby with a focus on Board Wargames.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes16Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

In this episode we recap our SDHistcon North gaming this July which also featured some pre-convention gaming with Don, Bill and Schwissig in person. A few minutes of hockey talk at the end too.

SDHist Conventions - sdhist.com/

Army of Rouss... more

In this episode we welcome good friend of the show Bill Simoni to chat about American Revolution wargaming ahead of the 4th of July Holiday. Bill is a regular guest on many platforms in our hobby and always offers great insights and company. Below yo... more

In this episode we have the opportunity to sit with Carl Fung who heads The Gamers series for MMP. We really enjoyed this discussion with Carl going deep into the development process and particularly in series such as BCS, OCS, SCS and others.

Carl'... more

In this episode we sit down to review what we've been playing and to reflect on doing the podcast for a year and a look at some of our favorites.

Armchair Dragoon's Stack Académie Review - armchairdragoons.com/stack2026/

Brian Train Games -... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Simoni
Wargamer and expert on American Revolution games
GMT Games community member / American Revolution wargaming specialist
Episode: Episode 15 - Guest Bill Simoni
Carl Fung
Designer interviewed on Cardboard Campaigns
Episode: Episode 13 - Year 1 of Wargame Podcasting
Mark Walker
Designer of a number of titles, founder of Lock and Load Publishing and Flying Pig Games
Flying Pig Games / Lock and Load Publishing
Episode: Episode 11 - Designer Mark Walker Interview
Mathew Hinkle
Designer of Battles from the Age of Reason and Combat! series
Compass Games
Episode: Episode 10 - Designer Mathew Hinkle Interview
Bill Simone
Wargamer since the late 70s, known for gaming online and at conventions.
Episode: Episode 7 - Holiday 2025 Listener Round Table
Patrick O'Leary
Local Atlanta gamer and trivia night host.
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Episode: Episode 7 - Holiday 2025 Listener Round Table
Marco Poutré
Game designer known for 'Prelude to Rebellion'
Compass Games
Episode: Episode 6 - Designer/Developer Marco Poutré & O Canada Theme

Hosts

Kevin Halls
Host/Co-host of Cardboard Campaigns; long-time figure in the wargaming community with focus on production and design
Don Levyk
Host/Co-host with emphasis on game design discussion and community engagement

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Exceptional

    My absolute favourite podcast on wargames. Their passion for games is contagious, i hope they keep making the pod for a long time to come! Only criticism is not talking about Empire of the Sun, which deserves to be on their collective tables :p

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan8224
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great New Pocast

    I just received Next War Taiwan and found this when searching for a podcast covering that subject. What a great find! I’ve tuned in to 3 episodes to date and the content is great. Any fans of HotT will immediately be at home. Looking forward to more episodes on OCS, Next War and PW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jgbchessdude
    United States9 months ago
  • Some great discussion

    Thank you gentlemen for taking the time and effort to put this podcast together. Some really interesting discussions about board wargaming and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in this. However, you need to decide whether you are about board wargaming or sports. The mix doesn’t really work if you are not interested in sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    essaymarker
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • New Wargame podcast!

    Thanks for taking the time to make this show. For me a grail game is any game I’ve always wanted to play or might be difficult to get a hold of.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_Giant_Squid
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate deep dives into design and production realities, not just game systems.
Guests are consistently drawn from designers and veterans, which adds credibility.
Some episodes mix hobby content with broader culture, which can divide listeners who want pure wargaming focus.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#19
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#14
Spain/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#89
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#107
Ukraine/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#139
Spain/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 11 - Designer Mark Walker Interview
Q: What upcoming projects are you most excited about?
Mark highlights Above the Trenches, a World War I aerial combat game with a unique combat wheel mechanic, along with other titles like Relic War and a graphic novel tied to Broken Logic, indicating a broad pipeline across formats.
Episode 11 - Designer Mark Walker Interview
Q: How do you differentiate development from design, and what role do you see for a developer?
He describes the developer as someone who takes a design and gets it ready for publication from rules and playability perspective, noting that he rarely uses developers himself and relies on designers to handle that phase.
Episode 11 - Designer Mark Walker Interview
Q: What led you to found Flying Pig Games after Lock and Load Publishing?
Mark explains that after selling Heroes of the Nam/ Vietnam lines and seeing the limitations of publishing speed and control, he chose to publish in-house with Flying Pig to focus on high-quality, big-box products and a sustainable cadence.
Episode 12 - Listener Mailbag
Q: What is the right number of games to have in a collection?
There isn't a universal number; it depends on space, budget, and how deeply you want to explore the hobby. Treat it like a library: prioritize what you'll actually read and play, and avoid pressuring yourself to hit a specific count.
Episode 6 - Designer/Developer Marco Poutré & O Canada Theme
Q: What advice do you have for someone looking to get involved in board game design?
Marco advises aspiring designers to subscribe to GMT's newsletter to get involved through playtesting and proofreading.

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This show centers on the board wargaming hobby, with a strong emphasis on design, production, and play experience across a broad range of war-themed strategy games. Episodes frequently feature designers and industry veterans discussing design philosophy, game systems, print runs, playtesting, and community-building, often weaving in personal stories and previews of upcoming titles. A standout is the clear depth on production realities and collaboration across lines, offering practical insights for listeners who make or sponsor board wargames, as well as hobbyists seeking deeper understanding of how classic and modern titles come to life.

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2. Advance After Combat
3. Board Game Hot Takes
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Recent guests on Cardboard Campaigns include:

1. Bill Simoni
2. Carl Fung
3. Mark Walker
4. Mathew Hinkle
5. Bill Simone
6. Patrick O'Leary
7. Marco Poutré

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