The Train Rush
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S04E04 - The Tracks of My Tears - 18 India
May 6th 2025
Joe spent a delightful afternoon in 2014 visiting an ashram and Craig recently devoted a productive hour to digesting the canon of Western philosophy via Wikipedia.
With their bona fides established, our hosts of the podcast present ruminations on 18 India, accompanied by suggestions for further thematic reading.
00:00:00 Being and Nothingness.
00:22:27 Simulacra and Simulation.
00:41:56 The Order of Things.
01:06:59 An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.
01:34:10 Critique of Practical Reason.
01:57:40 The Medium is the Message.
02:11:14 Beyond Good and Evil.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=J1DOHTNJ-NHFR
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S05E01 - Driving Home for Christmas - Santa Claus Takes the Intercity
Dec 22nd 2024
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear.
Joe and Craig delve into the archives of the Central Office of Information to unearth forgotten 20th Century media.
Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you.
Mind How You Go (1973) 00:00
I Stopped, I Looked, and I Listened (1975) 09:53
Design - Waste of Materials (1979) 16:06
Rubbish Tips (1980) 27:49
Reaching the People (1981) 40:20
Double Take (1986) 51:43episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=3O5IBOQN-EOH6W29
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S04E02 - 9 Lives - Erie Railroad
Dec 14th 2023
A year ago, the mighty duo of Craig Taylor and Joe Reese were barely known outside of a small handful of enthusiasts for hard-to-acquire train games within the 18xx genre. Now, following a whirlwind tour of the Eastern United States that drew their loyal American fan to Pittsburgh, Craig and Joe are back to grow their reputation among a slightly larger handful of enthusiasts for hard-to-acquire train games from Winsome Games.
In another installment of what some critics have hailed as "a [...] podcast", The Train Rush presents: 9 Livesepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=6PR194CE-13PIUDI
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S04E01 - Station to Station - We Are Hungry Men - Part C
May 9th 2023
Following the most mundane of years, Craig and Joe sally forth from the Train Shed, seeking a new purpose in the harsh terrain of the Harz mountains...
...featuring FIRST IMPRESSIONS! A COMPETITION! CELEBRITY GUESTS! SOME SORT OF LIST! POPULAR CULTURAL REFERENCES! AND MORE!
A year's worth of episodes in ONE EPISODE, (hence it's in three parts). Lubricate your ear holes and buckle up for the BIGGEST train game podcast experience of the year (if measured by compound file size). Highly recommended you don't attempt to ingest this in one sitting, hence the detailed show notes, available here:
https://thetrainrush.com/2023/05/10/station-to-station-we-are-hungry-men/
Stereo version also hosted exclusively on the website, if you want to appreciate the full soundscape Joe has lovingly put together.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=KRV68WQP-9PY14I
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S04E01 - Station to Station - We Are Hungry Men - Part B
May 9th 2023
Following the most mundane of years, Craig and Joe sally forth from the Train Shed, seeking a new purpose in the harsh terrain of the Harz mountains...
...featuring FIRST IMPRESSIONS! A COMPETITION! CELEBRITY GUESTS! SOME SORT OF LIST! POPULAR CULTURAL REFERENCES! AND MORE!
A year's worth of episodes in ONE EPISODE, (hence it's in three parts). Lubricate your ear holes and buckle up for the BIGGEST train game podcast experience of the year (if measured by compound file size). Highly recommended you don't attempt to ingest this in one sitting, hence the detailed show notes, available here:
https://thetrainrush.com/2023/05/10/station-to-station-we-are-hungry-men/
Stereo version also hosted exclusively on the website, if you want to appreciate the full soundscape Joe has lovingly put together.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=DNV3VYX7-WGBVS4I
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S04E01 - Station to Station - We Are Hungry Men - Part A
May 9th 2023
Following the most mundane of years, Craig and Joe sally forth from the Train Shed, seeking a new purpose in the harsh terrain of the Harz mountains...
...featuring FIRST IMPRESSIONS! A COMPETITION! CELEBRITY GUESTS! SOME SORT OF LIST! POPULAR CULTURAL REFERENCES! AND MORE!
A year's worth of episodes in ONE EPISODE, (hence it's in three parts). Lubricate your ear holes and buckle up for the BIGGEST train game podcast experience of the year (if measured by compound file size). Highly recommended you don't attempt to ingest this in one sitting, hence the detailed show notes, available here:
https://thetrainrush.com/2023/05/10/station-to-station-we-are-hungry-men/
Stereo version also hosted exclusively on the website, if you want to appreciate the full soundscape Joe has lovingly put together.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=ES38VCAA-W0O1OR
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S3E02 - 18[space]Wheel[space]Tapping[period]
Aug 26th 2022
Craig and Joe exclusively cover the secret forthcoming 2023 game, 18 [space] Wheel [space] Tapping [period]
episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=PEQRL6O-7KY6Z85M
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S03E01 - Frontier Psychiatrist - Colorado Midland
Apr 17th 2022
Two hard men forge a path together in the Colorado Rockies to leave a life they can’t remember whilst playing a game they can’t forget.
0:00:00 - Intro, or Welcome to the 'Regular Weekly Podcast'
0:04:06 - Game Overview, or How our Hosts Met Colorado Midland
0:08:54 - Design Distance, or Does Familiarity Breed Contempt? (Probably Not)
0:17:54 - Game History, or A Brief Genealogy of Colorado Midland
0:22:22 - Anxiety of Influence, or The Other Bloom's Taxonomy
0:34:30 - Rules of Play, or How to Claim Your Mines
0:48:00 - Analysis, or From Whence Do We Like Our Asymmetry?
1:01:51 - Game Balance, or Should Play Be Fair?
1:10:54 - House Rules, or How to Win Friends & Influence People
1:24:19 - The American Psyche, or Freud and Trains (Entering Tunnels?)
1:36:50 - A Lesser-Spotted Positive Review
1:58:11 - The End, or How Games Are Scored
02:03:40 - Holy Resurrection Ova, or Stuff and Nonsenseepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=7HJA52WB-168NCDI
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S02E10 - An Imitation of Life - What Price Originality?
Sep 13th 2021
Once again, Joe finds himself in a pique of rage, having identified Craig’s plagiarised contributions towards The Train Rush’s topic-based episode on ‘the value of originality’? Why must his work follow him home? WHY can’t his co-host be more mature than the juveniles under his charge? He slowly reaches into the West most drawer of his home-office desk for the familiar, dull weight of his blood-splattered souvenir railroad spike thinking, “this will be the last time…”
Chicago Express/American Rails/Luzon Rails/A bloody murder may feature.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=21V6YYQ6-PI6647V
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S02E09 - Tragedy Looper - Union Station
Jun 26th 2021
In a potential historical future-past time-stripe that certainly might definitely happen maybe, Craig and Joe will discussed their experiences with the PnP edition of the soon-to-be published Union Station. Will you have been tired of the episode before I tire of this conceit? Yes, you did.
episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=KO7YFFJY-VO0F6R
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S02E08 - Charmless Man - 18MAN
Mar 16th 2021
In a true act of heroism, Craig & Joe play a game few enough times to not suck all the joy out of it. Truly, a wide-eyed and naive Golden Age special.
Topics covered include 18MAN. Well, actually it's exclusively 18MAN. I don't know what to say. If you want variety, try some other podcasts? Maybe spend some time researching shares shaped like digestive biscuits?episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=1GZADY0C-YAU1SJO
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S02E07 - From Russia With Love - Trans Siberian Railroad
Dec 24th 2020
Christmas Movie Pitch Meeting--- An empath and a psychopath discuss their experience of a recent murder on a westbound train from Moscow to Siberia. The question on their minds: Do the dead forget?
(Trans Siberian Railroad. Mostly. Mild swears happen.)
00:00 - 1:34:50 - All TSR, all the time, baby! Well, except for the Ponzi Scheme chat. And the Irish Gauge chat. Probably other stuff too.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=GZXW2E17-1WZ5MI
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S02E06 - Slow Train Coming - 1836jr
Oct 29th 2020
Craig and Joe provide CRUDE ANALYSIS containing CRUDE WORDS from a CRUDE COUNTRY.
1836 ANYTHING BUT SUITABLE FOR JUNIORS
Seriously… You have been warned. I am NOT paying for the counselling for your kids if you choose to play this as ‘easy listening’ for the family road trip.
P.S. 'Swears' warning aside, thank you to those who contributed towards this episode, specifically: Ambie Valdés , Christopher Giroir, Dan Domme and Phil Campbeau.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=ITG9CW9K-C7HKT9
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S02E05 - A Reply to Game Brain - House of Fun
Oct 1st 2020
Welcome to the House of Fun
Now Steam’s Come of Age
Welcome to the House of Fun
Bankruptcy’s on his way
Welcome to the House of Fun
I’m sorry son
But we don’t stock
Original analysis
In this shop
But we do have a line of conceited podcast episodes where we have imaginary conversations with other podcast episodes
Ahhh… a modern classic.
Craig & Joe discuss Game Brain’s Dmitry’s argument for/against the existence of ‘fun’ in 18xx & Age of Steam.
NOTE: If the ambient track is too loud, delete your cached episode and re-download. It's been fixed.
Game Brain podcast episode in question:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brain-game/game-brain-a-board-game-podcast-with-matthew-robinson-and-his/e/76841883episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=4A46AR66-T5D0A4I
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S02E04 - One Way Ticket - Ride the Rails
Sep 2nd 2020
This is your last chance. A one way ticket. After this, there is no turning back.
You take the blue share—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red share— Craig and Joe discuss Ride the Rails for longer than it takes to play the game itself, thoroughly examining the figurative viscera of the game, with the acuity of a pair of sausage-fingered forensic pathologists.
Or maybe you'll regret it all and wished you had taken the orange share after all. Only one way to find out...
00:00 – Show Intro
00:33 to 98:03 - CONTENT! SO MUCH CONTENT IT HURTS! (Ride The Rails)
98:03 - Contacting 'The Train Rush'episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=1KMM0KGR-13O3L3D
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S02E03- Never Gonna Give You Up - AesthetiXX in 18XX
Jul 31st 2020
Awakening from hibernation, with the physique of a slumbering Kraken and the intellect of a dozing minnow, Craig surfaces some loosely organised thoughts about art in 18xx.
Featuring a special guest host sporting a face-mask made for radio, 'Locomotive' Joe Reese. Joe can spell the word 'hexagon', so he knows his onions or more specifically, his polygons.
00:00 – Show Intro
01:13 – Introducing Joe Reese (‘express’ version!)
01:43 – Art in 18xx (ramble, ramble, ramble)
71:29 – Contacting ‘The Train Rush’episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=CKZ3AKPU-9C0UDI
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S02E02 - 18NewEngland - I'm not looking for a new England
Nov 7th 2019
In a country ridden by unrelenting political chaos, Dave and Craig attempt to escape to Scott Petersen’s England. A brave ‘New’ England…
Featuring Jake Klopfenstein of the Gaming Moguls as a guest third wheel. More wheels is better, right?
00:00 – Intro & show update
02:42 – Introducing Jake Klofpenstein
05:00 – Games last week, including 1828 and StationedOut
07:17 – 18NewEngland
71:42 – Contacting The Train Rushepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=7GC7OQI3-O1J1YVI
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S02E01 - 1834 - Belgian Waffle
Aug 6th 2019
Dave & Craig describe and discuss the 2018 Winsome 18xx, 1834 designed by
, set in the chocolatier nation state of Europe, Belgium.
Should you seek this rarity out, like a fine Trappist beer, or is it merely a commodity item, like as much batter-based breakfast food?
Listen on to find out. Sort of...
00:00 – Intro
00:23 - This week I've been mostly... WITH ADDED PATREON
03:10 – 1834
41:58 – Contact The Train Rushepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=I6DWOXOG-HV9529
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S01E13 - Interview: Gavan Brown - China In Your Hand
Jun 11th 2019
As the next part of our entirely orchestrated and ‘not at all coincidental or fortuitous’ interview series, Craig Taylor interviews Gavan Brown, Director of Calgary-based Roxley Games Laboratory. Topics discussed include the history and ethos of his company, personal gaming background and his on-going Iron Clays Kickstarter.
Whilst we're here, just hanging out, I should probably casually mention that one lucky patron will win a FULL SET!
Warning: Playing cards may feature in this podcast. Listener discretion is advised.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=1616N0RT-ZVFJQ0K
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S01E12 - Interview: Scott Petersen - Chesapeakes and Troughs
May 15th 2019
Just in time to help you decide whether or not to convert that Kickstarter 'watch' into a pledge, Dave and Craig chat to Scott Petersen, the man behind All Aboard Games about his gaming life, 18Chesapeake and the future direction of his publishing house.
Warning: Our audio is a bit 'rougher' than usual due to limitations in our remote recording suite. We believe the content still shines, but we are investigating solutions.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=CFJSK7SY-ZEBQPVI
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S01E11 - 18GB - Jumping Someone Else's Train
Apr 30th 2019
Having forgotten how long it takes to prepare for, record and produce longer form episodes, Craig and Dave lengthily discuss their reaction to Dave Berry's 18GB, set in their LITERAL homeland. Unlike the local weather, the takes are 'hawt' and the humour dry.
P.S. Apologies for the delay folks. It transpires low-mileage babies are SUPREMELY labour intensive. Even more so than podcasts.
Special thanks to Jonathan Wells for stepping in to perform the final passes of editing (once again). This episode wouldn't have been possible without his assistance.
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Spreadsheet Calculators for live play
01:55 - T-shirt poll
03:16 - 18GB discussion
48:31 - Analysis & closing thoughts
73:24 - Contact The Train Rushepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=C725CLCG-2XIRUDI
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S01E10 - The Soo Line - How Soo is Now?
Mar 14th 2019
After the world's longest arm wrestle to decide the topic of their next podcast, Craig and Dave emerge, sweaty but united in their resolve to hunt for gaming treasure in Hollandspiele's 'The Soo Line'. 18GB, Norgebanen and Northern Pacific may also feature briefly. Near the start, next to the bushes. You can't miss it. No, not there. Left a bit. Now you've gone too far. Like this joke.
00:00 Show Intro
00:29 Off The Rails - Unstructured chat covering 18GB, Northern Pacific and Norgebanen
04:45 The Soo Line
37:53 Contacting The Train Rushepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=5FLFJZQC-6W7Y14I
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S01E09 - 1879 - Sleepers in Seattle
Jan 17th 2019
A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner. After ending that *awkward* conversation, Dave and Craig continue their search for the perfect 'games night' 18xx. Forget Meg Ryan. Is AAG's 1879, 'the one'?
(Warning: Craig may have had a festive drink prior to recording, so this one has the odd soft curse word. It's okay. We're British...)episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=HDHHUSWF-603SOR
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S01E08 - First Impression of 18Lilliput - Gulliver's Travails
Jan 7th 2019
After playing it a handful of times, Dave and Craig are motivated to share their first impressions of Leonhard Orgler's most recently published title, 18Lilliput, a brave foray into fitting 18xx scale fun into a Lilliputian box.
Does it fulfil the brief? Listen on...episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=2S5VEESZ-Z78VKJ4
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S01E07 - Snowdonia - Lost (episode) in The Valleys
Dec 3rd 2018
After discussing some (literally) old news, Craig & Dave discuss a worker placement classic from the revered British Designer Tony Boydell, Snowdonia.
[Episode released out of sequence, as the sterling editing efforts of one of our fans was able to recover it to a state fit for public consumption]
00:00 - Intro and show chat
03:57 - Snowdonia discussion
28:31 - Close out and contact detailsepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=5D23JOJ-YCINGBVS
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S01E06 - 18Mechelen OR2
Dec 2nd 2018
Craig and David put their money where their mouth is and visit the nascent 18xx Belgium conference for their second crack of the whip.
Live/rough content, featuring conference discussion, first impressions of 1840, superficial reflections on 1880 & rapid chat around 1849/89.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=20RSOHOG-ZC8A1YV
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S01E05 - Tokyo Metro - Turning Japanese
Nov 17th 2018
En route to making their next 18xx connecting train, Craig & Dave brave the sounds of smells of the underground to discuss their latest new Japanese import, Tokyo Metro.
Review copy courtesy of Jordan Draper games.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=DBQ158RU-OZDUNMI
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S01E04 - Teaching 18xx - A Pullman For Teacher
Sep 28th 2018
With Craig's handler away in sunnier climes, the roguish devil opines endlessly on the subject of teaching 18xx, under the supervision of guest host, Jon Cant.
The presenters discuss their observations on what makes teaching 18xx challenging, approaches that they’ve observed work and of course, those that don't.
1836jr and 1846 are discussed as case studies, highlighting attributes which make them interesting candidates for teaching titles.
This is an EXTREMELY long episode, running to nearly two hours. We'll forgive you if you chose not to suffer for that long.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=L3CFWAO-427JBGLD
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Public Service Announcement - The State of the Station
Sep 14th 2018
Warning: Skip this one if you just want game chat! Admin stuff contained herein...
In this episode Craig and Dave discuss the future direction of the podcast and its content, giving ardent listeners an insight as to what's down the tracks for the show.
P.S. Please forgive any 'Rice Crispies' that have invaded this episode (Snap, Crackle & Pop) - the death throes of a dying and soon to be replaced microphone.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=7SJQI8VO-WYOJEMI
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S01E03 - 18Ireland - The Drogheda Dozen
Sep 6th 2018
Following the outcome of the listeners poll, grateful that the winning entry wasn't 'Trainy McTrain-Face', Dave and Craig figuratively travel to the land of Guinness, unspellable names and catastrophic housing bubbles to review the people's choice, 18Ireland.
(Apologies but literal travel would have broken the budget)episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=BE6763BJ-BD9RUDI
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S01E02 - North American Railways - This Is Not (North) America
Aug 15th 2018
After covering what passes for 'hawt news' in the world of train games, Dave and Craig discuss their impressions of Peer Sylvester's North American Railways, a train game you could actually play in the pub, albeit whilst attracting quizzical looks.
Warning: Neue Heimat, a game in which no trains feature, may make a cameo appearance {GASP}
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - News
12:12 - North American Railways
32:28 - Contacting The Train Rushepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=JHZNUQMG-OB6GVI
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S01E01 - 1857 - Argy Bargy
Jul 25th 2018
Encouraged by the feedback to their pilot episode, after a brief flirtation with a news segment, Dave Moss and Craig Taylor explore their thoughts on the Winsome Games title '1857', set in the land of tango, gauchos and Maradona.
Production values, as ever, remain a developing world prospect.episode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=JAQQWTEY-JPP66R
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S01E00 - 1822 - Go Big or Go Home
Jul 16th 2018
After the briefest of introductions, your hosts, Craig Taylor and Dave Moss, discuss the Heavy Cardboard Golden Elephant award winning game '1822' and its progeny, sharing their reflections and analysis over the course of 45 minutes(ish).
Further game details available on Board Game Geek at: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193867/1822-railways-great-britainepisode link (current time) ☞ https://cast.rocks/hosting/13708/feeds/DV7RI.html?ep=BIAYB4BL-FCG14I
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