
Beyond Solitaire
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 the games we play.
Podcasting since 2020 • 196 episodes
Beyond Solitaire
Latest Episodes
Episode 196 - Erin Escobedo on Meltwater
This week on the pod, Erin Escobedo talks about Meltwater, her game about the aftermath of a devastating nuclear war. It was originally published by Hollandspiele, but a new edition is coming out through Capstone. We also discuss fighting games...
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Episode 195 - Brooks Barber on Sykes-Picot, Spindletop, and Painkillers
This week on the pod, Brooks Barber (rollplusfun@bsky.social) drops in to discuss several of his upcoming game designs, all of which are both very cool and historically inspired. Check out Sykes-Picot here: https://hollandspiele.com/products/sy...
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Season 10
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Episode 195
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Episode 194 - Mark Herman on "Wargames According to Mark"
This week on the pod, Mark Herman (@markherman45.bsky.social) drops by to tell us about his new book, "Wargames According to Mark," as well as his views on game design and the process of building a game. Keep the Faith campaign: ht...
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Season 10
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Episode 194
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Episode 193 - Eric Lang on Design, Activism, and Mentorship
This week on the pod, game designer Eric Lang (@ericlang.bsky.social) discusses his thoughts on game design, what makes projects exciting, the course of his long career, and how he's giving back. Keep the Faith campaign: https://ww...
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Season 10
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Episode 193
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1:08:32

Episode 192 - Jason Matthews on Tariffs, GAMA, and Collective Action
If you care about the board game industry, then you've been worrying about tariffs. In this episode, Jason Matthews (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social) talks about what they are, their potential consequences for publishers and hobbyists, and what we...
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Season 10
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Episode 192
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