
Join Andy and James as they play an unfinishable board game to completion, or die trying.
From the first 14 episodes figuring out how to play, followed by their near 100-episode practice run of 6 Turns, the guys are eyeing up the full 111-Turn game that will take them maybe the rest of their mortal lives. With weekly doses of game recap, listener mail, Andy's History Corner and tangent-friendly "C... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | a year ago |
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It’s over. The victor declared, and the Six-Turn practice scenario finally concluded after 22 long months. Join Andy and James as they wrap up the decidedly odd conclusive session of play, voyage out to collect the prize, and have an overdue confront... more
The last flights of the practice run have been flown, and James’ final movement takes place. All eyes are on Bardia, and it’s a mad rush to see who will be left standing along the North African coastline. This week, Andy’s History Corner covers simpl... more
The final push has begun. Op Stage Two of Turn Six draws to a close as Andy makes a devastating push, taking the fight exactly where it needs to be; Bardia. James’ units flounder in attempts at defence, but not all hope is lost for the Axis forces. I... more
The Second Op Stage of Turn Six has unleashed Andy’s fury, laying waste to more of James’ forces and leaving the future of Bardia, Tobruk, and vast stretches of desert up in the air - with only one decision to decide where the final stretch plays out... more
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One might not think that a podcast about two guys playing an insanely complicated board game that entails almost more bookkeeping than actual play would be very entertaining. But listening to James and Andy journey through the deserts of their minds as they come to grips with the Herculean task they’ve set for themselves feels quite a bit like, well, hanging out with a couple of mates. Excited to listen for the next decade as this project trudges on! A great listen for wargamers and non-wargamer... more
As listeners we could really do with outsiders perspectives (Saranne and Jay) they would go into depths about the weather etc…
The first 17 episodes I would give 2 stars but the rest is great, if you want to start listening skip to episode 18 unless you want to hear them moaning about how horrible the game is, planning a new world order and advertising some weird drink. They actually start the game in like episode 18
I’m glad I randomly stumbled upon this podcast early. I look forward to being a part of this adventure (at least as an outsider)!
It is clear that Andy and James have been friends for a long time which helps to create an entertaining atmosphere. Learning the game history, the war it was based on, and how each session of theirs has gone would not be half as interesting, or even be worth immortalizing without the wit and banter each friend brings to the “game table.”
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Two longtime friends chronicle a famously unfinished WWII board game campaign, blending intricate tactical discussion with laid-back banter, pop-culture tangents, and listener mail. Episodes weave deep game-state analysis (movement, supply, weather, and rule quirks) with history notes and ongoing plans for live shows, creating a hybrid of strategy diary and conversational history lesson that appeals to both hardcore wargamers and casual listeners. A notable edge is the duo's self-aware humor and commitment to finishing a 1,500-hour project, which adds a sense of narrative momentum and community engagement as they iterate formats and tease future events.
Potential listeners may appreciate the blend of technical board-game critique, nerdy st... more
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