Best Alexander Carr Podcasts (2024)

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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

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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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S2 E3 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Dire Descent (featuring Alexander Ward) 57:07

3h ago57:07

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Acting on Devexian's tip, the Re-Slayers venture into the treacherous Spectrum Gorge, seeking a missing fragment of Frog. But what they uncover is far more perilous than they planned. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming the se…

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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

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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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S2 E2 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Masked Man (featuring Matthew Mercer) 59:56

16h ago59:56

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In a desperate attempt to cheer up his comrades, Timpani takes the Re-Slayer’s Take on a shopping spree! The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming the second-coolest monster hunting group; The Re-Slayers Take battling supernatural c…

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

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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

10d 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S2 E1 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Cat’s Cathedral 46:05

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The Re-Slayer’s Take arrives at the legendary headquarters of their original namesake, where they come face-to-face with an ancient entity that seems to know more about everything—including themselves—than they do. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take wh…

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

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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

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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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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

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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

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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

24d 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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Re-Slayers Will Be Back 0:33

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

24d 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

1M 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E12 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Timberblight of Dead Man’s Table 41:40

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Tired of being pursued, the Re-Slayers take the fight to Dead Man’s Table for a final showdown with the Avatar of Rot. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band together forming the second-coolest monster hunting group; The Re-Slayers Take battling …

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

25d 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

1M 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E11 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Rotten Soldiers (featuring Sam Riegel) 46:40

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The Timberblight has found the Re-Slayer’s Take and throws everything he has at them. They will have to stand strong with their new allies if they want to keep the undead army at bay. For the Hug Hive! The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band toget…

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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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E10 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Curse of Strife (featuring Sam Riegel) 44:00

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With Timpani’s brain turned to scramblies, Poogs is forced to take the Re-Slayers to the one place he never wanted to return: Home. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band together forming the second-coolest monster hunting group; The Re-Slayers T…

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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

2M 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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The Re-Slayers (Bonus) Take w/ Dani Carr 37:47

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Our game masters George Primavera and Nick Williams sit down with our all knowing Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss The Re-Slayer's Take and how the second coolest monster hunting group has expanded and contributed to the vast world of Exandria! The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunti…

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

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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

2M 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E9 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Dark Well (featuring Christian Navarro) 55:12

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Our heroes face their most treacherous fight yet as the time comes to excavate the ghost’s lair within the sea caves…but the aboleth isn’t the only thing they’ll find down there. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band together forming the second-…

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

2M 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E8 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Lost Light (featuring Christian Navarro) 40:50

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Tricked by the possessed mage, the Re-Slayers must face trials of a different kind, and save Timpani’s friend from the aboleth’s clutches. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band together forming the second-coolest monster hunting group; The Re-Sl…

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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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E7 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Monster in the Mirror (featuring Christian Navarro) 44:03

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Timpani leads the Re-Slayers to meet his old friend on a desolate, wind-blown island after receiving a distress call. The villagers in the island town seem friendly enough…maybe too friendly… The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take, who band together formin…

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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

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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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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

3M 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.By Taylor Carr

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The Re-Slayers (Bonus) Take w/ Matthew Mercer 40:17

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

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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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E6 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Hungry Cloud (featuring Dominic Monaghan) 1:02:46

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The Re-Slayers follow their new friend, Janet (Dominic Monaghan) deeper into the marshes around Josgren’s Hollow. They quickly realize the Whispers were only the beginning of their perils. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming t…

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

3M 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E5 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Whispers (featuring Dominic Monaghan) 55:29

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The Will-O’-Whispers descend upon our heroes, forcing them to look for allies in unlikely places. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming the second-coolest monster hunting group; The Re-Slayers Take battling supernatural creature…

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

3M 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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E4 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Voiceless Village 38:16

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Following a lead about travelers disappearing in swampland far to the west, the newly-formed Re-Slayer’s Take travel to the backwater town of Josgren’s Hollow where nothing is as it seems. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming t…

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

4M ago37:16

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

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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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S1 E3 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Frozen Puppet 55:15

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Finding themselves in a spectral tundra, the party delves deeper into caves once explored by the legendary adventurers, Vox Machina. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming the second-coolest monster hunting group; The Re-Slayers …

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Episode 158 - Will Thompson on Winter Rabbit 45:54

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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 showBy Brendan Dowd

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S1 E2 | The Re-Slayer’s Take | The Bog House 46:38

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The party is assailed by sinister snowmen in the forest. After one of their rank is taken, they must venture further into the ghostly light for answers. The Re-Slayers Take is the story of six misfit mercenaries that are rejected from the elite monster hunting group, The Slayer’s Take who band together, forming the second-coolest monster hunting gr…

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