Beyond Solitaire

Beyond Solitaire

By Liz DavidsonLeisureGames
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Beyond Solitaire episodes

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

    56 min
  • 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: 
    Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
    Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
    Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
    Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

    55 min
  • 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: 
    Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
    Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
    Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
    Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

    47 min
  • 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: 
    Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
    Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
    Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
    Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

    1 hr 3 min
  • 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: 
    Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
    Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
    Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
    Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

    48 min
  • 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: 
    Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.com
    Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
    Instagram: @beyondsolitaire
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaire
    Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

    1 hr 3 min
  • 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

    1 hr 8 min
  • 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

    55 min
  • 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/

    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

    1 hr
  • 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

    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

    1 hr 4 min

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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…

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