Cele mai bune Alexander Carr podcast-uri (2024)

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HNU S3:E43 - Retired Homicide Detective Kim Mager Tells the Story of Interrogating Serial Killer Shawn Grate 40:13

4d ago40:13

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Send us a text Let's get a confession out of him! Retired Homicide Detective Kim Mager tells the story of interrogating serial killer Shawn Grate and her book about it, A Hunger To Kill. Buy A Hunger to Kill Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 172 - Xoe Allred on Non-Hierarchical Games 49:22

6d ago49:22

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This week on the pod, designer Xoe Allred talks about how it uses the rules of gaming to subvert expectations and create social friction. Check out more of Xoe's work at https://knifebunny.com/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful…

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HNU S3:E42 - Dan Jones on the Greatest Warrior King in English History Henry V 40:04

11d ago40:04

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Send us a text Let's talk about more than just Agincourt! Dan Jones joins me to talk his new book Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King. He's more than just what the bard told you. Buy Henry V Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 171 - Geoff Engelstein on Kurt Vonnegut's Lost Board Game 1:00:47

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This week on the pod, Geoff Engelstein speaks about his most recent project: Recovering a board game designed and pitched by Kurt Vonnegut, and ultimately getting it published. Available at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kurt-vonneguts-ghq-the-lost-board-game-mars-international/1146300521?ean=0634240242076 Beyond Solitaire is prou…

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HNU S3:E41 - H.W. Brands on the Battle for American Isolationism Before World War II Between Charles Lindbergh and the America First Movement vs. President Franklin Roosevelt 47:35

18d ago47:35

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Send us a text Let's let the people decide! H.W. Brands joins the podcast to talk his book America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War. One of the best books of the year. Come hear about it! Buy America First Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 170 - Jarrod Carmichael on Red Dust Rebellion 58:55

20d ago58:55

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This week on the pod, I speak with Jay Carmichael (a.k.a. Three Minute Board Games) about his new design, Red Dust Rebellion, which is on the cutting edge of the COIN series in terms of both its mechanisms and its subject matter. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations…

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HNU S3:E40 - Jack Carr and James Scott on The Terminal List, the 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing, in Beirut and the Beginning of the War on Terror 39:18

25d ago39:18

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Send us a text Let's remember some heroes! Authors Jack Carr (the Terminal List guy, duh) and James M. Scott join me to talk their collaboration and their new book Targeted: Beirut: The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror. Come listen! Buy Targeted Check out Jack's website Check out James's website Support …

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Episode 169 - Torill Elvira Mortensen on Transgressive Play 1:07:36

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This week on the pod, Dr. Torill Elvira Mortensen, a professor at Nord University, talks about her career as a scholar who studies games and about her focus on dark play and transgressive play. If you ever wanted insight into how researchers approach games about sensitive or upsetting subjects, she's one of the world experts. https://www.nord.no/en…

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HNU S3:E39 - Abbott Kahler Returns to Tell A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II 28:53

1M ago28:53

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Send us a text Let's take over an island! Author Abbott Kahler returns to talk about her bonkers new book, Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II. Seriously, how could you not want to hear more with that tagline? Come listen! Buy Eden Undone Check out Abbott's Website Support the show…

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Episode 168 - Josh Fitzgerald on Games of 19th Century Mexico 59:11

1M ago59:11

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In this episode, scholar Josh Fitzgerald discusses his recent work on Mexican board games preserved at the Library of Congress, as well as his interest in the representation of Mexico in video games and the preservation of games in museums. His university page: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/people/dr-joshua-j-fitzgerald Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www…

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HNU S3:E38 - Ben Macintyre Tells the Story of the 1980 Iranian Embassy Hostage Crisis in London and the SAS Operation to Save the Hostages 37:28

1M ago37:28

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Send us a text Let's storm the building! One of my personal favorites, Ben Macintyre, joins the podcast to talk his new book The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World. Need I say more? Buy The Siege Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 167 - Jason Carr on Solo Modes at GMT 1:06:33

1M ago1:06:33

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On this episode of the pod, Jason Carr (@maudineormsby) drops by to talk about GMT One and the effort that goes into building a better bot. Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/eyeball-to-eyeball Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through G…

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HNU S3:E37 - Author Rachel Kousser on the Forgotten Years of Alexander the Great 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Send us a text Let's head to the ocean! Author Rachel Kousser joins me to talk her book Alexander at the End of the World: The Forgotten Final Years of Alexander the Great. Come listen! Buy Alexander at the End of the World Check out Rachel's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 166 - Cosima Werner on Inclusion and German Gaming Culture 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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This week on the podcast, Dr. Cosima Werner of the University of Kiel discusses her work studying culture in the United States and Germany, and specifically her current project in which she examines whiteness within the board gaming hobby in Germany. Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/eyeball-…

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2024 Shameless Burning Man Show 1:37:04

2M ago1:37:04

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The Hotdog Shot! Does that have your attention? It's one of many genuinely terribly playa-cocktails we sample -- so you don't have to! -- in our latest Shameless Burning Man Special. Wondering why Burning Man has been a little weird lately? BUCK DOWN HAS ANSWERS! We also dive into the history of "Farmer's Coke," which is the rich southern tradition…

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HNU S3:E36 - Martin Dugard on Working With Bill O'Reilly and The Heroic British Pilots of the Battle of Britain in World War II 32:12

2M ago32:12

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Send us a text Let's take to the skies! Author Martin Dugard joins the podcast to talk his new book Taking London: Winston Churchill and the Fight to Save Civilization. Come listen! Buy Taking London Check out Martin's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 165 - Marceline Leiman on Designing Solo Modes 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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This week on the pod, Marceline Leiman, solo designer for Oceans, talks about her experiences as a solo game designer, what makes for a good solo mode, and what she learned studying game design at NYU. Find her at: https://marcelineleiman.itch.io/ and https://driftingrpg.wordpress.com/ Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/centra…

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HNU S3:E35 - The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein on the Murdaugh Murders of South Carolina 42:11

2M ago42:11

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Send us a text Let's tell the whole story! Wall Street Journal Reporter and Author Valerie Bauerlein joins me to talk her new book The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty. Buy The Devil at His Elbow Check out Valerie's work at the WSJ Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 164 - Andrew Bucholtz and Joe Schmidt on SDHistCon 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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SDHistCon is not only one of my favorite gaming conventions, but it is also a growing organization dedicated to promoting historical games to the broadest possible audience. Two of the current board members, Andrew Bucholtz and Joe Schmidt, join me this week to talk about why SDHistCon is so cool. (Disclosure: I am on the advisory board b/c I also …

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HNU S3:E34 - The Creators of McMillions James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte Discuss the Million Dollar McDonald's Scam 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Send us a text Let's order up some fraud! The creators of McMillions (the documentary, podcast, and new book) James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte join the podcast! Come listen! Buy McMillions Check out James' website Check out Brian's website Check out their company FunMeter Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 163 - Connor Alexander on Coyote & Crow 56:20

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This week on the pod, Connor Alexander drops by to discuss the growth of Coyote & Crow, his new game Ahu Tiiko, indigenous perspectives in gaming, and what it means to decolonize your games. Ahu Tiiko is on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coyoteandcrow/ahu-tiiko-a-coyote-and-crow-expansion Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.back…

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HNU S3:E33 - Tore Olsson Discusses the Historical Accuracy of the Red Dead Redemption Video Games Series 44:11

2M ago44:11

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Send us a text Let's play a video game! Author and history professor Tore Olsson joins us to talk his new book Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past. Come listen! Buy Red Dead's History Buy Red Dead Redemption II (the game!) Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 162 - Yoni Goldstein on Chicago '68 50:08

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As the Democratic National Convention in Chicago draws near, Yoni Goldstein (@halfwayhoping) stops by to discuss his upcoming game about riots as the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Website: https://www.1968games.com/ Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/eyeball-to-eyeball Beyond…

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HNU S3:E32 - Larry Rohter Discusses the The Life of Brazilian Trialblazer and Explorer Cândido Rondon 33:57

3M ago33:57

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Send us a text Let's get kicked out of a country! Journalist and Author Larry Rohter joins me to discuss his exceptional book Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist. It's one of the best biographies I have ever read. Come listen! Buy Into the Amazon Support the show…

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Episode 161 - Non Breaking Space on Games as Communication 59:14

3M ago59:14

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The podcast is back for Season 9, and we are kicking off with a fantastic returning guest: Non Breaking Space! In this episode, he discusses several of his upcoming games and reflects more generally on how he uses games to start and continue interesting conversations. Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-univers…

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HNU S3:E31 - Keren Blankfeld Tells the Amazing Story of Two Prisoners Who Fell in Love at Auschwitz During World War II 37:45

3M ago37:45

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Send us a text Let's find love in the last place you'd expect! Author Keren Blankfeld joins me to discuss her book Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story. It's as unbelievable as you think. Come listen! Buy Lovers In Auschwitz Check out Keren's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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HNU S3:E30 - Cold War Conversations Host Ian Sanders 39:43

3M ago39:43

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Send us a text Let's cool it down! The host of the award winning Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins me to nerd all the way out about history, how he got started, and what makes for a great podcast. Come listen! Check out the podcast website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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HNU S3:E29 - Adam Brookes Tells the Story of How China's Treasures Were Saved During World War II 43:30

3M ago43:30

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Send us a text Let's save some art! Author and journalist Adam Brookes joins me to discuss his book Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China's Forbidden City. Come listen! Buy Fragile Cargo Check out Adam's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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HNU S3:E28 - Margalit Fox Returns to Tell the Story of 1800s New York City Criminal Mastermind Marm Mandelbaum 32:20

4M ago32:20

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Send us a text Let's do it for Marm! Author Margalit Fox returns to talk her new book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Tise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss. So good. Come listen! Buy The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum Check out Margalit's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Healthy Masculinity, Partnership, & The Future Of Relationships with Alexander DeWayne 57:03

4M ago57:03

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In this episode, Taylor speaks with Alexander DeWayen (@alexanderdewayne_) obout healthy masculinity, the future of relationships, personal accountability, and so much more. Make sure to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. And don't forget to leave a review.De către Taylor Carr

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HNU S3:E27 - Dean Jobb Tells the Story of Jazz Age Jewel Thief Arthur Barry 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Send us a text Let's head to the second floor! Author Dean Jobb joins the podcast to talk his new book, A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue. Need I say more? Come listen! Buy A Gentleman and a Thief Check out Dean's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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HNU S3:E26 - Pulitzer Prize Winner Emily Nussbaum on the History of Reality TV 47:55

4M ago47:55

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Send us a text Let's call action! Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Nussbaum joins me to discuss her new book Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV. It's as good as it sounds. Come listen! Buy Cue the Sun! Check out Emily's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 160 - Trevor Benjamin, Roger Tankersley, and David Thompson on Co-Design 1:13:12

4M ago1:13:12

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David Thompson is back on the pod with several of his co-designers for a discussion of what it's like to create games together, with tips for how to do it well. 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 h…

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HNU S3:E25 - Max Marshall Talks Greek Life and a Fraternity Drug Ring at the College of Charleston 30:54

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Send us a text Let's pledge! Author Max Marshall joins me to discuss his book, Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story. If you hate Greek life or love it, I think you'll love this. Come listen! Buy Among the Bros Check out Max's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 159 - Marco Arnaudo on The Tabletop Revolution 58:58

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This week on the pod, Marco Arnaudo, aka marcoomnigamer, returns to discuss his most recent book, The Tabletop Revolution, and to discuss the tremendous innovations in board game design over the last few decades. Book link: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-tabletop-revolution/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan Universi…

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HNU S3:E24 - Anna Akbari Reveals the Name of the Catfish Who Conned Her (Part 2: SPOILERS ABOUND) 21:52

5M ago21:52

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Send us a text Let's unmask a catfish! Author Anna Akbari returns to tell me who is the mysterious Ethan from her book There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish. We name names and you need to read this book. Either way, get ready for the unveiling. Buy There Is No Ethan Check out Anna's website Support the show…

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HNU S3:E23 - Anna Akbari Tells Her Story of Being Caught Up With An Infamous Catfish Fraud (Part 1: NO SPOILERS) 37:16

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Send us a text Let's catch a catfish! Author Anna Akbari joins me to discuss her book There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish. This episode does not contain any spoilers but look for Part 2 where we spoil the heck out of the book (that you need to read first because it's amazing). Buy There Is No Ethan Check out Anna's w…

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Episode 158 - Will Thompson on Winter Rabbit 45:54

5M ago45:54

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This week on the pod, former Zenobia Award contestant Will Thompson drops by to discuss Winter Rabbit, his upcoming game that brings Cherokee folklore to life. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/941694206/winter-rabbit?ref=discovery SDHistCon has an online convention on June 8. Info can be found at sdhist.com Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored…

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HNU S3:E22 - Keith Thomson Returns to Talk the Quest for El Dorado and the Fall of Sir Walter Raleigh 27:45

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Send us a text Let's head into the jungle! Author Keith Thomson returns to the podcast to talk his new book, Paradise of the Damned: The True Story of an Obsessive Quest for El Dorado, the Legendary City of Gold. Come listen! Buy Paradise of the Damned Check out Keith's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 157 - Kai Jensen on Production at GMT 59:52

5M ago59:52

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This week on the pod, Kai Jensen talks about her new role supervising game production at GMT. If you want to learn details about how games are physically made, this is the episode for you! Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and …

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HNU S3:E21 - Steven Johnson Tells the Story of Early 1900s Terrorism in New York City and the Anarchy Movement 41:05

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Send us a text Let's blow it up! Author Steven Johnson joins me to talk his new (and incredible) book The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective. It's a book of the year according to me so come listen! Buy The Infernal Machine Check out Steven's website Support the show…

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Episode 156 - Pete Pellegrino on Gaming at the Naval War College 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

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This week on the pod, Pete Pellegrino stops by to discuss his work on large-scale wargames at the Naval War College, as well as the wargames he has created for corporations and schools. Find Pete at: https://www.tabletophistory.net/about Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Sim…

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HNU S3:E20 - Adam Higginbotham Revisits NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster 42:59

5M ago42:59

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Send us a text Let's remember the Challenger! Author Adam Higginbotham joins the podcast to talk his new book Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster at the Edge of Space! I can't say enough about Adam and this book so come listen! Buy Challenger Check out Adam's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 155 - Andrew Olimpi on Adapting Games for the Classroom 48:55

5M ago48:55

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This week on the pod, my colleague and fellow solo gamer Andrew Olimpi ( @Solitarius_games ) hops on to chat about gaming in the classroom, how to create tension and interest through play in the classroom, and a bit of solo gaming since we can't help ourselves. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learni…

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HNU S3:E19 - Don Hollway Discusses the Battles for the British Kingdom from 1000-1066 33:16

5M ago33:16

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Send us a text Let's win a kingdom! Author Don Hollway joins the podcast to talk his book Battle for the Island Kingdom: England's Destiny 1000-1066. It's crazier than Game of Thrones. Come listen! Buy Battle for the Island Kingdom Check out Don's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 154 - Calvin Wong Tze Loon on Mass Effect 1:13:28

6M ago1:13:28

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This week on the pod, writer and game designer Calvin Wong Tze Loon (@ithayla) drops by to discuss the process of designing Mass Effect, which is a co-design with the legendary Eric Lang. Come to hear about Mass Effect, but stay to hear insightful commentary about using board games to create story. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central M…

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HNU S3:E18 - Charlotte Gray Tells the Story of the Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt 28:46

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Send us a text Let's talk about moms! Author Charlotte Gray joins me to discuss her book Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons; The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sara Delano Roosevelt. It's awesome. Come listen! Buy Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons Check our Charlotte's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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Episode 153 - Holly Black on Enemies and Lovers 53:40

6M ago53:40

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This week on the pod, bestselling YA fantasy author Holly Black stops in to discuss a board game she designed based on her Folk of the Air series! She has a lot of interesting things to say about drafting games vs. books, the narrative potential of games, and more. Enemies and Lovers is a light 2-4 player card game coming to Kickstarter on May 2. K…

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HNU S3:E17 - Bettany Hughes on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 33:53

6M ago33:53

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Send us a text Let's find some wonder! Author and Presenter Bettany Hughes joins the podcast to discuss her book The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! She's amazing. Come listen! Buy The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Check out Bettany's website Support the showDe către Brendan Dowd

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The pain of the manosphere, spotting a ghoster, and empowered dating in 2024 30:48

6M ago30:48

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In this episode, Taylor is answering some of your questions as well talking about the pain of men with mic's on the internet, and why it's important not to listen to them. Click here to follow Taylor on Instagram.De către Taylor Carr

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