A very lively discussion. The reading habits of Toddlers. Some music that may be genius or insanity. And we play a board game, twice. 13:51 -- Not For Todd: Black Midi, "Hellfire" 46:15 -- Charioteer (session report)

PC/DC -- Episode 001: Dummy Collective

Nov 23rd, 2022 1h 33m

Welcome to the first episode of the Punching Cardboard offshoot, reboot, retread, much dreaded new series PC/DC: Beyond the Cardboard. More of an indroductory session to let you know what we plan to offer in the coming months. We hope your onbo

A Whisky for New Beginnings

Oct 31st, 2022 31m 14s

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss? A radio show. A new podcast (ish). A boardgame finally finished? More Whisky for the End of the World. Contained within this missive is information addressing all of the above. Tune in, turn on, find

A Whiskey for the End of the Show

Oct 3rd, 2022 1h 14m

This was supposed to be episode 209, with some game analysis, an idiot box recommendation and some isights into music and community. I didn't like the results. It didn't really feel of any value to do things as I would have when Punching Cardbo

Episode 208 -- Enclosures and Habitats

May 11th, 2022 1h 7m

Did you ever watch "We Bought a Zoo" with Matt Damon? Didn't think so. Well, would you like to builde you very own zoo? Could it be fun? Let's find out together as we discuss Ark Nova. Guest appearances from Terraforming Mars and Wingspan.

Episode 207 -- The Hermit Years

Apr 18th, 2022 1h 33m

You were warned. We threatened it numerous times over the past eight-plus years. Well, it's finally happened. This episode is board game free. Not game free, mind you, but no cardboard was used in the making of this episode. Is Elden Ring the b

Episode 206 -- Solo Acoustic Atlantic Crossing

Mar 15th, 2022 1h 10m

Punching Carboard Lineup, MK IV. Better known as the solo acoustic tour. Just Jim here; the only one left after the smoke cleared. In this episode is an in-depth look at Atlantic Chase, games that earned "10s" and some music recs, including an

Episode 205 -- And Then We Came to the End

Jan 11th, 2022 3h 7m

Find enclosed our music and games lists for the year that was 2021. Check the episode tags for individual games and artists. This is Joe's last show, and to road ahead is quite uncertain. Thanks for hanging in there with us. LISTS: 00:15:17 -

A Whisky for the End of the World, Part 7

Dec 27th, 2021 27m 59s

Merry Christmas from the End of the World! From the land of a thousand delays, we wish you a little cheer and romance and excitement. Part 7: A virus on the rise and a podcast under perpetual scheduling maintenance. Just a short communique for

Episode 204 -- Well, You Said a Lot of Things

Dec 3rd, 2021 2h 31m

In this episode we get our 4x gaming on. Session reports on games set on land and in space. Also, if a game falls in the forest and there's no one there to play it, is it a game? Our first and last segment in the ongoing series we call Non-exis

Episode 203 -- Bathroom Art

Oct 26th, 2021 2h 40m

It's October. The rains have returned. The World is still in flux. And we played some games. Discussions contained herein. FRONTS: 00:13:35 -- State of the Podcast (and life) 00:48:15 -- Blitzkrieg! (session, short take) 01:02:43 -- Rift Forc

Episode 202 -- And Other Things

Oct 2nd, 2021 2h 38m

If you want some takes on what's new in the board gaming hobby, this is not the episode you're looking for. However, if you want to hear some tales of adventure in the gloaming of the pandemic, and a discussion about the state of the hobby as w

Episode 201 -- Sisyphus Strikes Again

Aug 24th, 2021 2h 36m

The rock came rolling back down and crushed us for a good part of the Summer. We got some levers and some rails and we've managed to push it back up the hill far enough to breathe a little. So, here we be, talking about life and games again.

Episode 200 -- Once More, With Feeling

Jul 12th, 2021 2h 33m

We call this one "The Epic." Press play and enjoy the ride. HEROIC TALES: 00:04:22 -- Cloudspire (in depth session) 01:03:27 -- BenRiach 21yo Single Malt 01:07:11 -- SpaceCorp: Ventures (sessions) 01:31:10 -- Tawantinsuyu: The Incan Empire (pre

Episode 199 -- Matching Our Ambition

Jun 15th, 2021 2h 47m

Maladies, Mortgages and other assorted obstacles successfully conquered, we finally present to you episode 199 of the 'cast. Chock-full of stories about games and games about travel and travelling stories. It's all in there. And the book club r

Episode 198 -- There is No Crime in Melody

May 13th, 2021 2h 49m

Chirping birds. Barking Dogs. Screaming Children. Yes, we're back outside to record this episode. The pops and clicks of the previous effort replaced by the flora and fauna of mid-Spring. We weave in and out of various topics, creating some loo

Episode 197 -- Rumors and Intrigue

Apr 29th, 2021 2h 43m

Sometimes you just can't get things right. You find a ghost in the signal chain and try to fix it only to find you've made things worse. Apologies in advance for all the pops and clicks. Among the noisy abberations you will find a fair amount

Episode 196 -- A Caution of Overabundance

Apr 16th, 2021 3h 5m

This is us, as you might find us should you wander into a watering hole where we might be holding court at the bar. This could very well be a prime example of the conversation you might stumble upon. The nature of this conversation spirals arou

Episode 195 -- Infinitely Acceptable

Mar 31st, 2021 2h 44m

Winter is gone. The Sky is clearing. Birds are singing. Bees are buzzing. Temperatures are warming. Discussions are getting heated. Welcome to the latest installment of As the Cardboard Turns. JABS: 00:29:36 -- Lots: A Game of Weights and Measu

Episode 194 -- Four Chords, Rearranged

Mar 12th, 2021 2h 44m

Another show emerges from the stasis. We cover several games, new and old. We discuss some vital music and a page-turner of a book. We carry on as that's really all there is to do. CARNAGE: 00:14:28 -- Newton (finally) 00:34:33 -- Lorenzo Il

Episode 193 -- Cramps and Calluses

Feb 26th, 2021 2h 53m

Hey kids, it's No-fun February, 2021 edition. And this February has been the most No-fun in years. We've got your ice storms and power outages and never-ending pandemics and Criminal Orange-men still on the loose. All that and so much more. How

Episode 192 -- Wax On

Feb 12th, 2021 2h 53m

Three games and four albums discussed. This should be easier. SELECTIONS: 00:14:05 -- The Online Boardgaming Space and Acquiescence 00:19:01 -- Res Arcana (revisited -- Joe's thoughts) 00:39:34 -- Praga Capvt Regni (in-depth) 01:23:28 -- Carneg

Episode 191 -- The Brilliant Broken

Jan 29th, 2021 2h 43m

As 2021 seems an awful lot like 2020 we are still finding the time and energy to get some games to tables, both virtual and physical. And these games are surprising, entertaining and frustrating us in the ways they always do. Here are some stor

Episode 190 -- All Our Windmills are Tilted

Jan 15th, 2021 2h 38m

This is a pretty rough and raw episode. We're fighting off the depths of despair, the height of a Pandemic, and an attack on our way of life from the people who are sworn to protect it. Can a two-mile high frog be the hero we need to get us thr

Episode 189 -- Good Things in a Very Bad Year

Dec 30th, 2020 3h 15m

It's almost over. This . . . year. Nothing much to do other than gather up some lists of the things that got us through. We hope you dig it. COUNTDOWN: 00:05:14 -- Best Games we played for the first time. 01:48:20 -- Whiskies of the Year 01:5