Cardboard of the Rings

By COTR Crew

What's Cardboard of the Rings about?

A podcast about The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, which is a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Join Chad, Chris, Jon, and company as they explore the world of LOTR:TCG, keeping things casual and fun.

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Cardboard of the Rings episodes:

04.07.2024
Episode 227: Hey Dol!
Welcome from Jon, Eric, and Brad Thank you to Mark S, Marc S, Stefan K, Robert L Announcements News Lost in Mirkwood Discussion First Half of Player Card Reviews for The Shire's Reckoning AMA Seastan's Soliloquy ...
03.09.2024
Episode 226: Just Say No-sgobel
Welcome from Jon, Chris, and Eric Thank you to Jan L, Kyle B, Michal B, Bradley H Announcements News Top 3/Bottom 2 SKUS not being rereleased AMA Seastan's Soliloquy
02.21.2024
Episode 225: The Slush Folder
Welcome from Jon, Chris......and Caleb!!!??? Thank you Judyth A, Topi L, Jacek J, Frank D New Schedule One Ring Session on 2nd feed Catchup with Caleb The Crebain Brief: An Art Based Game with...
01.25.2024
Episode 224: So Long, Flannel, auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Brad, and Mark Thank you Travis B, Wes N, Florian S, Hiemad E Annual Song! Chad-o-Fax We say nice things about Chad for awhile AMA Farewell! ...
12.20.2023
Episode 223: White Oliphaunt
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Jason W, Ceri W, Lee K, Scott K Big Podcast news: https://www.patreon.com/posts/92555028 Holiday Gift Exchange! 2023 Cotr Highlights All Swag has shipped. AMA Farewell!
11.27.2023
Episode 222: Con of the Rings 2023 Special
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Andreas R, Ross G, Brian S, David S Big Podcast news: https://www.patreon.com/posts/92555028 The Con has happened and we have tales to share! All Swag has shipped. AMA Farewell!
11.13.2023
Episode 221: Dreamchaser State of Mind
Welcome from Jon, Eric, and Chris. Special Guest: Jeremy Zwirn Thank you Andreas R, Ross G, Brian S, David F The Swag has been shipped domestically, international shipping soon. Two Towers re-packaged is out in the wild So JZ,...
11.07.2023
Episode 220.5 - Second Breakfast 2023
It's our annual Second Breakfast with the community! Jon, Chad, Chris, and Splice open up with early Con highlights Time travel back to Friday to chat with Amy while she gives Chad his long-awaited henna masterpiece...
10.17.2023
Episode 220: Cast it into the fire!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Ziggi W, Glenn H, Stefano L, Daniel M The Con is happening in 3 days! (and already happened if not listening live) Italy a huge event in Milan, the 28th of...
09.19.2023
Episode 219: A Single Message from Ally Elrond
Welcome from (a very sick) Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Andrew D, Atte L, Sam VanT, Luke H The Siege of Erebor an ALEP stand-alone quest RRR -Multiplayer The Con is near! Decks we are bringing to The...
09.06.2023
Episode 218: Super Mario Alt Starters
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Special Guest: Autumn Thank you Diedert K, Darren M, Tim F, Michael K. Con of the Rings is almost here RRR -Multiplayer A Fifth Starter Deck: https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/456558 https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/457843 https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/457259...
08.07.2023
Episode 217: The Ghost of Chadsburg
Welcome from Jon, Eric, Brad and Chris Thank you Tyler M, Zack P, Helen H, Lars J Announcements and News: Join the League of Cooperative Gaming Discord for a big LOTR LCG weekend: August 18-20th. Invite link: https://discord.gg/SahjuTx ...
07.29.2023
Episode 216: Don't Put a Ring On It
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Niall H, Raymond W, Sean S, Nick A Announcements and News: Dream-Chaser Campaign is out! Two Towers Reprint Announced FFG LotR Events at Gen Con GameZenter/Artiforge no longer printing Nightmare or...
06.30.2023
Episode 215: Boarding Party
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Thank you David H, David R, Glen S, Doug B Announcements and News: Con of the Rings 2023 tickets now for sale! https://www.conoftheringsmn.com/ Random Review Redo: Multiplayer https://youtu.be/Vk0GcujRgUM Ship Mechanics Explained We are on...
06.18.2023
Episode 214: DavFlameTalk
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Eric, and Chris Special Guest: FFG Game Designer Tyler Parrott Thank you Andy S, Michael O, Richard H, Mark C Announcements and News: Jon's 100th Episode Con of the Rings 2023 tickets now for sale! https://www.conoftheringsmn.com/...
05.24.2023
Episode 213: Clippy the Dwarf
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Thank you Liam C, Morgan K, Simon E, Sebastian L Special Thank You to Autumn for the artwork! Announcements and News: Con of the Rings 2023 tickets now for sale! https://www.conoftheringsmn.com/ Random Review Redo:...
04.30.2023
Episode 212: ALEP BOT 3000
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and eventually Eric and Chris, Very Special Guest: AR Thank you Jindrich J, Janet W, Jason M, and Doug H Announcements and News: nothing important here, Chad really has noting happening that he wants everyone to...
04.11.2023
Episode 211: Unhappy Salmon
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Thank you Robert C, Alex S, Alexander W, Andrew S Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Announcements and News Repackaged Dream-chaser Cycle announced Why you should be excited for this! AMA Farewell!
03.22.2023
Episode 210: Gathering in the Deep
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Aaron, Ben, and Mark Thank you Hayley L, Heather H, Perry R, Markus O Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2023! New LOTR games in the...
02.23.2023
Episode 209: Bill of Rohan
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Brad Thank you Kimberly B, Tom Z, Dai A, Edward B Announcements and News Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Saga and Theme and Deckbuilding Discussion AMA Farewell!
02.06.2023
Episode 208: Quickbeam Team
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Gert V, Arjan H, Geoff C, David C Announcements and News Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Top/Bottom player cards from The Two Towers AMA Farewell!
01.08.2023
Episode 207: Don't tell it on the Mountain
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric Thank you Anthony B, Brennan M, Dan AKA KennedyHawk, Brent M Announcements and News Massive Multiplayer online January 15th at 1:30 pm Eastern, which is 7:30 pm Central European time: The Nine are Abroad...
12.17.2022
Episode 206: Where is the Horse and Writer
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Eric, and special guest John Leo Thank you Chris D, Robin M, Al N, Luc B Announcements and News Massive Multiplayer online January 15th at 1:30 pm Eastern, which is 7:30 pm Central European time: The...
11.22.2022
Episode 205: We are not Ignored
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Isaiah H, Nathan B, Craig B, Carl S Announcements and News Lure of Middle Earth in February Massive Multiplayer online event in January: The Nine are Abroad Random Review Redo: OF PAIN!...
11.09.2022
Episode 204: Who is Sauron?
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Disco Drew, Lorenzo C, Chris M, Darthmaluus Announcements and News Two new LOTR: LCG items available: Fellowship Saga, ALEP's The Nine are Abroad Main Topic: Rings of Power discussion. Farewell!
11.01.2022
Episode 203.5 - Con of the Rings 2022 Special!
It's our annual Con special! First up, Second Breakfast with CotR from Saturday morning at the hotel. Chad, Chris, and Jon are joined by Brian, Robb, Vardaen, Alex, Matt, Splice, Eric, and special guest, Sabina! Then, through the magic of...
10.17.2022
Episode 203: A Barrel Full of Titles
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric. I mean Chris. I honestly cannot tell. Thank you Bryan D, Elijah W, Julian H, Aleksander K Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2022 happening in hours! Random Review Redo: The Heroes conclusion ALEP...
09.20.2022
Episode 202: The Price of a Kick(er)
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric Thank you Andrew P, Caleb H, Jamie S, Michael M Announcements and News Some Lord of the Rings show thing.... A few Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets still on Sale! conoftheringsmn.com Random Review...
09.04.2022
Episode 201: Does anyone have a dollar?
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric Thank you Mark S, Maxime P, Dennis G, Juan L and Autumn Announcements and News A Westron Reading is live! Thanks to the support from our amazing Patrons we have hired Chloe Elmore to...
08.13.2022
Episode 200: Who wants to be a Silmarillionaire
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris and special guest Autumn! Thank you James & Wendy C, Joe H, Autumn B, Edmund L Announcements and News A Westron Reading! Thanks to the support from our amazing Patrons we have hired Chloe Elmore...
07.24.2022
Episode 199: An Unexpected Progression
Welcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Thank you Pratik M, Jonathan K, Nathan E, Rory H and Mika Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets on Sale now! conoftheringsmn.com Random Review Redo: The Heroes New Progression: Is there...
07.01.2022
Episode 198: Leeeeroy Ruxpin
Welcome from Chad, Jon and Chris. Joined by Aaron and Nick Thank you Raymond R, Mark A, Sebastian W, Morgan A Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets on Sale now! conoftheringsmn.com Trivia Game of complete relevance Random...
06.03.2022
Episode 197: McMiddle Earth
Welcome from Chad, Jon and Chris. Joined by Brad and Eric Announcements and News (lots of it) FFG article featuring a non-Haldir deck built by Chad https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/5/12/different-ways-to-adventure/ ALEP expansion coming soon! Random Review Redo: The Quests (Autumn is a big...
05.13.2022
Episode 196: Grimbeorn the Swole
Welcome from Chad, Chris and Jon Thank you to Mats O, Michael G, Morrowless, Seth G Dreadnaught at GenCon E-mail sent to all Patreons recieving swag this year, if you have not recieved this e-mail please contact us. NPA How...
04.23.2022
Episode 195: Precious Cards
Welcome from Chad, Chris, and Jon Thank you to: Kyle P, Luke W, Manuel L, Mark T Patreon Deadline is HERE! Join now at the Denethor or Boromir Tier for 6 months to get the AWESOME swag. www.patreon.com/cardboardoftherings Tardy Takes...
04.08.2022
Episode 194: Starter-ing an Adventure
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Mark, Brad, Vardean, Shellin, and Matt! Thank you to: Buz H, Charles L, Christopher N, James G Announcements and News Swag Deadline is fast approaching! Don't miss out. Chris turns 100! Don't miss out on...
03.27.2022
Episode 194.5: The Jason Walden Interview
Enjoy this interview with Fantasy Flight Games Producer: Jason Walden. This interview will also appear on Episode 194. Episode 194 is going to be a MEGAsode, so we decided to release the interview as a free-to-patreons mini-sode while the editing...
03.12.2022
Episode 193: Glittering Glorfy
Farewell to a couple of amazing people: Priscilla and Nigel. Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: George G, Neil P, Regan G, Aaron J Announcements and News Swag Deadline is fast approaching! Don't miss out. Random Review Redo:...
02.17.2022
Episode 192: Delving Deeply into the Core Set
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Shawn D, Adam F, Andre B, and Dave D Announcements and News Swag update Core Set Talk: The boys give a lot of advice to new/potential players of the game. Round-up Farewells
01.30.2022
Episode 191: The Tolkien Professor
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Stephen N, Arthur E, David M, Matt K! Announcements and News Random Review Redo: The Quests! The Tolkien Professor Interview! Cardboard of the Rings New Player Contest winners Farewells Find us on...
01.13.2022
Episode 190: Half Pint
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Thomas N, Daniel J, Mads R, and Podcast Dad Bob P! Announcements, Twitter, and News Cardboard of the Rings New Player Contest Chad turns 100! Random Review Redo: The Quests! *Some ‘Fun’...
12.22.2021
Episode 189: Arwen, Barwen, and Jargon
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Kevin C, Nate R, Robert H, Sam T Announcements, Twitter, and News - Bree has no armies in their sleevies Random Review Redo What you talkin' about? The Jargon of LOTR: LCG...
11.14.2021
Episode 188: Help!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Leo L, Lieven P, Marc L, Keith D Announcements and News and Second News. Random Review Redo Top 10 Questions Asked by New Players AMAs Farewells
11.02.2021
Episode 187.5 - Sand Dunes of the Rings
Show Notes Welcome from Brad, Jon, Matt, Mark, and special guests Brandon and Caleb! What's Dune, Precious? Theater or HBO Max? Snack Summit Movie opinions sure to be correct: What worked, what didn't, and would a Dune newbie like...
10.27.2021
Episode 187: Fellow Ship
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Adam G., Jeff M, Josh B, Justin B Announcements, News and Vlogs 2nd age is 4 years old! More details about the new core set Random Review Redo Fan Content Round-up (check...
10.20.2021
Episode 186.5: 2021 Convention Special
Part I - Live from Con of the Rings! Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to all our generous patrons! This one is on us. Retro Review Redux (with Youx!) Rate the results on FB! ...
10.06.2021
Episode 186: The Game Isn't Dead
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Chris L, Eric L, James S, Jason N Announcements, News and Twitter GenCon FFG In-Flight Report https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/9/15/in-flight-2021/ Random Review Redo ALEP: Fire on the Eastemnet is Now Available/Card Reviews AMAs Farewells
09.14.2021
Episode 185: Number 2
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Peter S, Carl S, Jon S, and Brandon B Announcements, News and Twitter SLEX Swag Shipped 9/14! Ashley Taylor's medium post https://medium.com/@ashrtaylor13/speaking-up-to-protect-others-73f152bcb772 Brad has some sportball contests going on Random Review Redo...
08.13.2021
Episode 184: Middle Earthborne Rangers
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Special Guest: Andrew Navaro! Thank you to: Marcus W, Daniel M, Audrin & Lain T, and Sam R Interview with Andrew Navaro: Insight into the early days of the game Andrew's new company and...
07.23.2021
Episode 183: Octa-gone
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Robert F, Jesse B, Rymbeau R, Griff B Announcements, News and Twitter SLEX Swag reveal happening on our socials Saturday Aug 7, 1330 EDT Scour. This is happening! Announcing DragnCard (buh-bye Octgn...not...

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Cardboard of the Rings episodes:

Episode 227: Hey Dol!

Episode 226: Just Say No-sgobel

Episode 225: The Slush Folder

Episode 224: So Long, Flannel, auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye

Episode 223: White Oliphaunt

Episode 222: Con of the Rings 2023 Special

Episode 221: Dreamchaser State of Mind

Episode 220.5 - Second Breakfast 2023

Episode 220: Cast it into the fire!

Episode 219: A Single Message from Ally Elrond

Episode 218: Super Mario Alt Starters

Episode 217: The Ghost of Chadsburg

Episode 216: Don't Put a Ring On It

Episode 215: Boarding Party

Episode 214: DavFlameTalk

Episode 213: Clippy the Dwarf

Episode 212: ALEP BOT 3000

Episode 211: Unhappy Salmon

Episode 210: Gathering in the Deep

Episode 209: Bill of Rohan

Episode 208: Quickbeam Team

Episode 207: Don't tell it on the Mountain

Episode 206: Where is the Horse and Writer

Episode 205: We are not Ignored

Episode 204: Who is Sauron?

Episode 203.5 - Con of the Rings 2022 Special!

Episode 203: A Barrel Full of Titles

Episode 202: The Price of a Kick(er)

Episode 201: Does anyone have a dollar?

Episode 200: Who wants to be a Silmarillionaire

Episode 199: An Unexpected Progression

Episode 198: Leeeeroy Ruxpin

Episode 197: McMiddle Earth

Episode 196: Grimbeorn the Swole

Episode 195: Precious Cards

Episode 194: Starter-ing an Adventure

Episode 194.5: The Jason Walden Interview

Episode 193: Glittering Glorfy

Episode 192: Delving Deeply into the Core Set

Episode 191: The Tolkien Professor

Episode 190: Half Pint

Episode 189: Arwen, Barwen, and Jargon

Episode 188: Help!

Episode 187.5 - Sand Dunes of the Rings

Episode 187: Fellow Ship

Episode 186.5: 2021 Convention Special

Episode 186: The Game Isn't Dead

Episode 185: Number 2

Episode 184: Middle Earthborne Rangers

Episode 183: Octa-gone