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Cardboard Time

Arwen Kathke
PAX Unplugged
Board Games
Gen Con
Orcacon
Board Gaming
Origins Game Fair 2025
Tabletop Express
Game Design
Board Game Design
Foundations Of Rome
Dungeon Cart
Botany
The Mirroring Of Mary King
Kickstarter
Endeavor Deep Sea
Wine Cellar
Tariffs
Perch
Pergola
Surplus Of Sloths

We talk about everything board game related, from games we've played recently to the people behind them. We hope to bring the stories of designers, publishers, artists, and all the people who make the board gaming industry what it is to the listeners of the show...and maybe play some games in between!

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Recent Guests

Randy Flynn
Designer of board games including Tabriz and Cascadia
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Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 124 - Magical Athlete and an Interview with Randy Flynn
Anjali Bhimani
Actress, author, producer, and avid D&D player known for her voice work in Overwatch as Symmetra.
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 121 - An interview with Anjali Bhimani, How to Save a World
Jay Bernardo
Marketing manager at Bezier Games and founder of Cardboard East
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Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 116 - Tea Garden, High Tide (2024), and an interview with Jay Bernardo of Bezier Games and Cardboard East
Chrys Sellers
TTRPG designer behind Hectic Electron Games, creator of Raccoon Sky Pirates and Defy the Gods.
Hectic Electron Games
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 111 - Wine Cellar and an interview with Chrys Sellers of Hectic Electron Games
Danielle Reynolds
Project Director at Wise Wizard Games and host of Game Design Unboxed and Proud to Game Podcasts.
Wise Wizard Games
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 110 - Diatoms and an interview with Danielle Reynolds
Whitney Tsai
Marketing Manager for AEG, graphic designer, and artist
AEG
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 109 - Weather Machine and an interview with Whitney Tsai
Emily Vincent
Founder of Pink Hawk Games, designer of 'Knitting Circle' and publisher of 'Pirates of the High Tees'
Pink Hawk Games
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 108 - Surplus of Sloths, Misfit Heroes, and an interview with Emily Vincent of Pink Hawk Games
Joseph Z. Chen
Designer and artist known for Fantastic Factories and Cascadia Junior
FlatOut Games
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 107 - River of Gold, GAMA Expo 2025, and an Interview with Joseph Z. Chen
Roberta Taylor
Board game designer with experience in creating inclusive games.
Episode: Cardboard Time Episode 106 (With Roberta Taylor) - Canopy: Evergreen, Endeavor Deep Sea, Let's Go to Japan

Host

Arwen Kathke
Host of Cardboard Time, engages in conversations about board games, conventions, and publishing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Arwen is a great host!

    Arwen does an incredible job talking with people. The show has a great format and is always entertaining. Whether she’s flying solo, has regulars on, or has new people on, you know that you’ll be entertained for the duration of the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Riled Nerd
    United States3 years ago

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Formatting and sequencing of topics (news, reviews, interviews) are cited as consistently enjoyable.
Show is praised for being welcoming to a broad spectrum of gamers and for strong convention coverage.
Listeners appreciate the host's engaging interview style and conversational flow.
Some episodes emphasize community and inclusivity, which is highlighted as a positive by fans.
Guests often bring diverse perspectives from design, retail, and media.

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Apple Podcasts
#173
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Talking Points

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Cardboard Time Episode 133 - Demon Castle Mononoke and an interview with Cardboard Revolution
Q: Can you give people the gist of what the game is about?
The game is a cooperative survival experience set in a mystical Edo-period castle where players are lost souls defending against nightly yokai assaults, with a pop-up Mononoke centerpiece and an optional one-on-one Mononoke mode, requiring teamwork, resource management, and adaptive strategy.
Cardboard Time Episode 121 - An interview with Anjali Bhimani, How to Save a World
Q: How can people watch the Puppy Roll 2 and reach you on socials?
The Puppy Roll can be watched live on my YouTube channel, Sweet Anj, on October 20th, and people can find me on various social media under the same handle.
Cardboard Time Episode 121 - An interview with Anjali Bhimani, How to Save a World
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what made you create the I Am Fun Size series?
It began as a love letter to the online gaming community, inspired by their support. It was meant to let people know they are never alone and that community exists to uplift one another.
Cardboard Time Episode 100 - An Intimate Interview with Amabel Holland
Q: What does success look like?
Success looks like having enough money to pay bills and working creatively for a living.
Cardboard Time Episode 100 - An Intimate Interview with Amabel Holland
Q: Can you kind of get into your history in gaming, how you got started in the hobby and your progress in becoming a designer?
Amabel discusses her unexpected introduction to board games and her journey from trying various creative avenues to becoming a respected game designer.

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This show centers on board games, their mechanics, designers, publishers, and the community surrounding tabletop gaming. Episodes frequently feature hands-on impressions from recent plays, convention reports, and interviews with designers, store owners, and performers in the board game space. Listeners can expect practical play notes, accessibility discussions, and insights into the publishing ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, community building, and convention culture. A notable trait is the host's personable, conversational style paired with guests who span creators, retailers, and personalities from gaming media, giving a well-rounded view of the hobby and its people.

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Recent guests on Cardboard Time include:

1. Randy Flynn
2. Anjali Bhimani
3. Jay Bernardo
4. Chrys Sellers
5. Danielle Reynolds
6. Whitney Tsai
7. Emily Vincent
8. Joseph Z. Chen

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