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Beyond Solitaire

Beyond Solitaire

A podcast all about going not just Beyond Solitaire, but beyond the board! Join your host, Liz Davidson, for interviews that touch on gaming history, historical games, and the cultural significance of the games we play.

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Episode 140 - Josh Sawyer on Pentiment

It's time for the Season 7 finale! For this episode, I got to interview Josh Sawyer from Obsidian Entertainment about his historical video game, Pentiment. If you can play it, you should?and if you want to hear about the thought that went into such a fantastic game, you should give this episode a listen! 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-12-11
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Episode 139 - Steven Dashiell on Gaming and Cultural Capital

This week, Dr. Steven Dashiell (@dashiellsteven), a scholar who writes about social clout and gaming, talks about our beloved French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu and shows how we can apply his work to the subcultures within our hobby. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-12-04
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Episode 138 - Jason Perez and Paul Wright on Mr. President

This week on the pod, friends of the show Jason Perez and Paul Wright discuss Mr. President, the biggest board game to come out in 2023, and about heavy games in general. 

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-11-27
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Episode 137 - TreaAndrea Russworm and Samantha Blackmon on the Black Games Archive

In one of the coolest episodes this season, veteran gamers and brilliant academics Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm (USC) and Dr. Samantha Blackmon (Purdue) discuss their work on the Black Games Archive, which currently catalogues video games but will soon extend to the world of board games. 

BGA: https://www.blackgamesarchive.org/

Not Your Mama's Gamer Podcast: https://www.nymgamer.com/?page_id=53

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-11-20
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Episode 136 - Rodney Smith on Wargaming

This week on the pod, Rodney Smith of Watch It Played drops by to talk about his growing love affair with wargaming... and about his sordid past with SOLO board games! 

Watch It Played: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchItPlayed

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-11-13
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Episode 135 - Jenny Cromwell on Gaming Ancient Egypt

This week on the pod, Egyptologist Jenny Cromwell (@papyrus_stories) discusses the intersection between the field of Egyptology, and her interest in educational gaming. 

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-11-06
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Episode 134 - Amabel Holland on Doubt Is Our Product

This week on the pod, Amabel Holland stops by to discuss her upcoming game, "Doubt Is Our Product," which focuses on misinformation spread by the tobacco industry. BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401361/doubt-our-product

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-10-30
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Episode 133 - Luis Aguasvivas on Game Journalism

Join me for an interview with Luis Aguasvivas, a board- and video game critic who has worked for a number of outlets. We discuss approaches to game criticism, what makes a game worth writing about, and more. 

Luis' contributions to PopMatters: https://www.popmatters.com/author/luisaguasvivas

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-10-23
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Episode 132 - Jo Kelly on Molly House

Join me for an interview with Jo Kelly, designer of Molly House--a game about Mollies of England in the 1700s who seek queer joy in the face of social pushback. The game is being published through Wehrlegig, and crowdfunding will be live on Backerkit tomorrow. Link: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/731f1519-b2cf-4176-976f-94d4bcbe5ef3/landing

Previous interview with Jo: https://youtu.be/K20bQYPAJDo

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-10-16
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Episode 131 - Cole Wehrle on Oath

This week on the pod, Cole Wehrle talks about Oath, as well as larger issues of history and allegory in board games. Plus we drop a few pieces of news about where Oath is headed next. ;) 

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-10-09
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Episode 130 - Hamish Cameron on Gaming Ancient Borders

In this episode, Hamish Cameron (@peregrinekiwi) drops by to talk about his work as both a game designer and a classicist. 

http://www.ardens.org/
https://hcommons.org/members/hcameron/

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-10-02
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Episode 129 - Christienne Hinz and Akar Bharadvaj on Zenobia II

Join me for a conversation with Dr. Christienne Hinz (@xpelicious) current Zenobia Award Director, and Akar Bharadvaj (@akarsb), former Zenobia Award winner and now board member! We are ready to kick off a Zenobia II, and could not be more excited. www.zenobiaaward.org

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-09-25
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Episode 128 - Wendy Robertson on The Hydrologic Cycle

In this episode, Professor Wendy Robertson discusses her upcoming game with CLGS, her use of games in the classroom, and the joys of teaching students about the Hydrologic Cycle. Her site; https://www.cmich.edu/people/WENDY-ROBERTSON

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspxCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-09-18
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Episode 127 - Aaron Trammell on The Privilege of Play

In this episode, Professor Aaron Trammell joins us to speak about his book, The Privilege of Play, and gives us all a lesson in gaming history. The book: https://nyupress.org/9781479818433/the-privilege-of-play/

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-09-11
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Episode 126 - Mike Nerdahl on Gaming Ancient Rome

In this episode, Dr. Mike Nerdahl of Bowdoin College talks about how he uses games in his Roman history classes. I really want to take one myself! https://www.bowdoin.edu/profiles/faculty/mnerdahl/index.html

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-09-04
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Episode 125 - Stuart Ellis-Gorman on the Lost Cause Narrative in Games

This week on the pod, Stuart Ellis-Gorman discusses his Civil War gaming project, the research he has put into it, and the podcast he is making about it. Project site here: https://www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/the-lost-cause-in-games-on-the-american-civil-war-a-project

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-08-28
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Episode 124 - Emily Gray on Role-playing the Reformation

Emily Gray, a professor at Norwich University, discusses her role as a civilian instructor at a military institution, her love for the Reformation, and her forthcoming Reacting to the Past game set in Augsburg, 1530. https://www.norwich.edu/faculty-and-staff/history-and-political-science/677-emily-fisher-gray

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-08-21
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Episode 123 - Jeremiah McCall on Gaming the Past

Jeremiah McCall, an expert on the use of video and board games in the history classroom, talks about his academic work and how it applies in practice. https://gamingthepast.net/about/ 

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-08-14
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Episode 122 - Sebastian Bae on Littoral Commander

Sebastian Bae drops by the pod to discuss his new wargame, Littoral Commander, and the impact it has had in both educational and hobby settings. BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355516/littoral-commander-indo-pacific

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

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2023-08-07
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Episode 121 - Jason Morningstar on Night Witches

The Beyond Solitaire Podcast is back for Season 7! We're starting out with a conversation about Night Witches between Jason Morningstar, David Thompson, and me. Jason's Night Witches RPG offers a different experience from David's and my upcoming board game, but there is plenty of overlap in our approaches to games about history. 

Night Witches RPG: https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/night-witches

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: https://www.backerkit.com/c/central-michigan-university-press/five-hundred-year-old-vampire

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2023-07-31
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Episode 120 - Eivind Vetlesen and Paul Wright on Europa Universalis

It's the final episode of Season 6! (But don't worry, I already have great stuff planned for Season 7!) This time, Eivind Vetlesen, designer of Europa Universalis: The Price of Power, comes by to talk about designing a game that is true to both history and to the video game from Paradox. Dr. Paul Wright joins as a gaming enthusiast and historical expert. 

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2023-06-12
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Episode 119 - Kevin Bertram on the Business of Historical Games

For this episode of the pod, Kevin Bertram of Fort Circle Games drops in to talk about upcoming publications, marketing strategy, and his hopes for the future of historical games. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

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2023-06-05
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Episode 118 - Stefan Aguirre Quiroga on White Mythic Space

In this episode, Stefan Aguirre Quiroga (@railok) of the University of Gothenburg discusses his book, White Mythic Space. It's a study of community responses to racial diversity in Battlefield 1, but it has important implications for the board game hobby. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

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2023-05-29
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Episode 117 - Mike, David, and Liz on Night Witches

Mike Kelley of the One Stop Co-Op Shop drops in to talk to David Thompson and me about our upcoming game, Night Witches. We've been at work on it for nearly a year now, and a lot has happened since that initial conversation back in Episode 81! 

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2023-05-22
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Episode 116 - John Coveyou on Genius Games

We talk a lot about history on the pod, but this week John Coveyou of Genius Games is bringing some science! Hear his perspective on how science concepts are taught though board games, how he chooses which topics to represent, his thoughts on science vs. history games, and more. https://www.geniusgames.org/

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2023-05-15
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Episode 115 - Josh Hartman on Puerto Rican Classical Reception

In this episode, Dr. Josh Hartman talks about playing games with his Greek students to help them practice the language, then has fascinating things to say about Puerto Rican authors and their interpretation of classical texts. AWESOME. He would like you to know that he meant Constantine the VII (not Constantine IX) and Khosrow I (not Khosrow II). 

Puerto Rican poets mentioned: 
Ramón Emeterio Betances
Luis Muñoz Rivera
Lola Rodríguez de Tió

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2023-05-08
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Episode 114 - Alex Knight on Land and Freedom

This week, Alex Knight (@landandfreedom1) joins us for a discussion about Land and Freedom, his semi-cooperative game about fighting fascism during the Spanish Civil War. 

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2023-05-01
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Episode 113 - S. Ayuandini and C. Hinz on Kartini: From Darkness to Light

Dr. Sherria Ayuandini and Dr. Christienne Hinz (@xpelicious) team up to talk about the upcoming Kartini: From Darkness to Light, which will be published by ION Game Design and will include a curriculum guide in collaboration with CMU's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations. This is a great conversation about gaming, education, authorial perspectives, and more. 

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2023-04-24
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Episode 112 - Frank Klaassen on Virtus

This week on the pod, Dr. Frank Klaassen stops by to talk about medieval magical practitioners and about Virtus, a game he co-designed with students about medieval masculinity. 

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2023-04-17
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Episode 111 - Maurice Suckling on Postcolonialism in Games

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Maurice Suckling (@writegameread) talks about his upcoming scholarly work on games, his work in both video and board games, and some of his current designs. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

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2023-04-10
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Episode 110 - Jason Perez on Playing Oppression

Podcast regular Jason Perez of Shelf Stories drops by for a book review! Book found here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Oppression-Legacy-Conquest-Colonialist/dp/0262047918/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H667EWI6I9OW&keywords=playing+oppression&qid=1680140977&sprefix=playing+oppression%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

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2023-04-03
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Episode 109 - Nick Proctor on Reacting to the Past

This week on the pod, Dr. Nick Proctor, current director of Reacting to the Past, talks about where the Reacting Consortium is heading and how he games with his own students. https://reactingconsortium.org/

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2023-03-27
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Episode 108 - Martha McGill on Witch Hunt 1649

In this episode, Dr. Martha McGill, an expert on Scottish ghosts and other awesome topics, talks about Witch Hunt 1649?a two-game project about Scottish witch hunts that included her students as co-designers. Check it out here: https://marthamcgill.co.uk/witchhunt1649/

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2023-03-20
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Episode 107 - Ian Brown on The Krulak Center

This week, Ian Brown joins the pod to talk about his work at the Krulak Center, his interest in professional wargaming, and some of his own upcoming designs. 

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2023-03-13
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Episode 106 - Kate Cook on Women in Classical Video Games

This week on the pod, Dr. Kate Cook (@katexe) discuss her research, which focuses on how women are presented in Classical video games. 

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2023-03-06
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Episode 105 - Ray Kimball and Kimberly Redding on Eyeball to Eyeball

In this episode, Dr. Ray Kimball (@42edgames) and Dr. Kimberly Redding talk about their educational game, Eyeball to Eyeball, designed to give university and high school students a taste of the Cold War. 

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2023-02-27
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Episode 104 - Gary Mengle (aka Ardwulf) on the Charles S. Roberts Awards

This week on the pod, Gary Mengle (@ardwful) of Ardwulf's Lair discusses his new role as Director of the Charles S. Roberts Awards. What goes on behind the scenes of a wargaming award? Find out in this episode. Details about the Charlies can be found here: https://charlessrobertsawards.com/

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2023-02-20
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Episode 103 - Adrienne Shaw on LGBTQ+ Representation in Gaming

This week, Professor Adrienne Shaw joins the pod to talk about video games, representation, and how and why it matters. To read more of her work, check out her book, Gaming at the Edge. 

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2023-02-13
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Episode 102 - Jason Cox on Five Hundred Year Old Vampire

This week, Dr. Jason Cox joins the show to talk about his upcoming game, Five Hundred Year Old Vampire, a cooperative role playing game that is inspired by Thousand Year Old Vampire. It will be published through CMU Press, so look out for the KS campaign in the coming months! Learn more about Jason here: https://www.utoledo.edu/al/art/faculty/cox.html

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2023-02-06
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Episode 101 - Julián Pombo on Pampero

Welcome back to the Beyond Solitaire Podcast! We are kicking off Season 6 with Julián Pombo, both because today is his birthday and because he has interesting things to say about thematic Euro games. His recent design, Pampero, provides fascinating insights into the development of wind farming in Uruguay. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Check out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/

Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2023-01-30
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Episode 100 - Thoughts on the Past, Present, and Future of Historical Gaming

I never thought I would get to 100 episodes of this podcast, but here we are! In this episode, I celebrate with a series of mini-interviews from:

Volko Ruhnke (@Volko26)
Jason Perez (@ShelfStoriesGBL)
David Thompson (@djackthompson)
Amabel Holland (@amabelholland)
Cole Wehrle (@colewehrle)
Christienne Hinz (@xpelicious)
Sebastian Bae (@sebastianbae)
Dan Thurot (@danthurot)

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-12-05
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Episode 99 - Kathleen Mercury on Teaching Game Design

In this episode, special guest Kathleen Mercury speaks about her extensive experience as a gifted educator and game design teacher. She is also a designer herself! Kathleen's website: https://www.kathleenmercury.com/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-11-28
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Episode 98 - Emily Yoder on Malign

Professional wargamer Emily Yoder stops by the pod to discuss Malign, a game that simulates countries' attempts to influence each other and for which she is a member of the design team.

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-11-21
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Episode 97 - Amabel Holland on Endurance

In this episode, Amabel Holland  (@amabelholland)  Hollandspiele (@Hollandspiele) joins us on the pod to talk about her upcoming solo game, Endurance. Get ready for a brutal and deeply human gaming experience about surviving an Antarctic expedition. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-11-14
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Episode 96 - Beth LaPensée on Games with Social Impact

This week on the pod, Beth LaPensée discusses her game designs, their use in educational and social settings, and their expression of different ways of knowing. http://www.elizabethlapensee.com/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-11-07
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Episode 95 - Jason Perez on Cultural Consulting

Favorite contributor Jason Perez of Shelf Stories(@shelfstories) drops by the pod to discuss his experiences as a board game cultural consultant. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-10-31
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Episode 94 - Tory Brown on Votes for Women

This week on the pod, Tory Brown (@torylynn) discusses her upcoming game, Votes for Women, and how her passion for activism and history inspired her to design it. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-10-24
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Episode 93 - Fred Serval on Historical Games and Homo Ludens

This week on the pod, Fred Serval (@fredserval)  drops in to talk about his game, Red Flag Over Paris, about historical games in general, and about his excellent YouTube channel, Homo Ludens. https://www.youtube.com/c/HomoLudens1871

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-10-17
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Episode 92 - Jim Dietz on The Dietz Foundation

This week on the pod, Jim Dietz (@foundationdietz) talks about the work he's doing with The Dietz Foundation, both in support of education and in support of games with interesting things to say. Learn more at https://dietzfoundation.org/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-10-10
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Episode 91 - Lamaro Smith on Board Game Art, Design, and Branding

This week on the pod, Lamaro Smith, an artist and graphic designer, tells us about his work in board games?and gives us insight into what his course for CMU's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations will be about. Check out his work at www.lamarosmith.com. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

2022-10-03
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