Harold on Games

Harold on Games

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American Revolution 250 - Great Games of the Revolution

June 5, 2026 • 53 mins
I'm Harold Buchanan, Chairman of SDHist. Tonight we're gathering a few friends of SD Hist to talk about one of the greatest topics in gaming; the American Revolution. Through our upcoming online Am Rev con on June 27, as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, we're celebrating not only the history itself, but also the games that have helped us explore it. Joining me are Alexander and Grant from The Players' Ai...
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Harold Interviews Cole Wehrle about ARCS

July 2, 2024 • 54 mins
In this epidode, I interview the prolific Cole Wehrle about his sci fi game ARCS published by Leder Games. Rules etc at bottom of this page link: https://ledergames.com/products/arcs https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs We discuss the development process, integration of art, mechanics and whether Cole is coming to the next SD Hist Con in November.
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Podcast #51 - Volko Ruhnke - What's he bringing to SD Hist upcoming events

May 19, 2024 • 38 mins
I speak to Volko Ruhnke about his newest design works in progress and what he is planning to bring to the Hunt for Blackbeard Coast Watchers Drachen
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Podcast #50 - Mark Herman - What's he bringing to SD Hist upcoming events

May 2, 2024 • 24 mins
Mark and I discuss what he working on and what he is bringing to SD Hist events in 2024. He discussed Rebel Fury, Army of the Potomac and the associated system. In addition, he is talking about his upcoming game Defiance ion the opening days for the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
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Podcast #49 - SDHist at the USNWC 2 of 3

March 15, 2024 • 85 mins
This is the second of the three podcasts including discussions with Museum Currator Rob Doane, Designer of GMT Games Battle of the American Revolution - Mark Miklos, Designer Volko Ruhnke and YouTuber Mike "Zilla Blitz" Smart. We have produced for your enjoyment a three-part series of discussions on the August 2023 Event by San Diego Historical Games Convention at the US Naval War College Museum in Newport, Rhode Island. The even...
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Podcast #48 - SD Hist at the USNWC 1 of 3

November 28, 2023 • 60 mins
This is the first of the three podcasts including discussions with Peter Pellegrino of the US Navy war College as well as an interview with Mark Herman. We start with Peter Pellegrino who is participating in one of our 8 pre-convention meetings where we discuss people and topics that will enhance our visit to the convention. We also run a Discord server exclusive to the convention where participants can get to know each other, sch...
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Podcast #47 Interview of Matt Calkins discussing Sekigahara and motivations in design

December 3, 2022 • 31 mins
An interview with the Designer of Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan (2011)(#5 Wargame on BGG) Matt Calkins. He discusses his vision while designing the game as well as what is next.
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Podcast #46 Interview of Mark Herman discussing exercise, game on Ukraine, and upcoming book

October 25, 2022 • 62 mins
A discussion with icon and award winning game designer Mark Herman. In this episode Mark tells us about his workout regimen (including 100 sit ups and 50 pushups), Pacific War game history, SD Hist Con, an upcoming Ukraine game and a new book on wargame design.
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Podcast #45 Uwe Eickert Interview

October 21, 2022 • 81 mins
An interview with Uwe Eickert who is a game designer and the founder and owner of Academy Games.
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Podcast #44 Jay Little Designer of Star Wars: X Wing and RPG Star Wars Edge of the Empire

October 11, 2022 • 71 mins
Designed Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game and the roleplaying games Star Wars: Edge of the Empire and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (3rd Edition), along with Blood Bowl Team Manager: The Card Game and several other games.
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Podcast #43 Mark Miklos Interview

September 29, 2022 • 65 mins
Mark Miklos - the father of the Battles of the American Revolution series - and I talk about the history of the series - what's new and what's next. We talk about why Yorktown is missing and the implications of the British surrender at Yorktown on the Patriot cause. We also discuss the potential for a pop up convention at an interesting historical site - what do you think? shorturl.at/aJQX1 https://www.nps.gov/york/index.htm sdhi...
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Podcast #42 Butterfield Interview

September 25, 2022 • 54 mins
John Butterfield and I talk about flipping counters and some of the games he has been working on, his continued work on Chad Jensen's game Downfall and his new game ON Hells Highway an update of a classic. He also talks about what he looks for is a publisher. https://www.gmtgames.com/p-944-downfall-conquest-of-the-third-reich-1942-1945.aspx https://sdhist.com/ https://sdhist.com/sdhist-con-2022/ https://sdhist.com/conflicts-of-i...
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Zenobia Award Winners Announcement

October 16, 2021 • 18 mins
Zenobia Award Winners Announced! Over 11 months, 150 applicants to 46 proposals led to these 8 finalists then voted on for the 3 winners. Watch here for the announcement https://youtu.be/IvK6QpPi2D8 Congratulations to all the winners, finalists, participants, volunteers & sponsors!
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The Zenobia Award 2021 announces the 8 Finalists and 2 honorable mentions

August 15, 2021 • 27 mins
The Zenobia Award announces the 8 Finalists for 2021. Also included are 2 Honorable Mentions for Game Play and History. For the complete video and more detailed discussion see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWhv6mU7ghQ https://zenobiaaward.org/
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Podcast #41 SD Hist Con COIN FEST KICKOFF August 7 2021 Gene Billingsley, Voko Ruhnke and others

August 8, 2021 • 67 mins
We recorded the SD Hist Con COINFEST KICKOFF meeting with GMT President Gene Billingsley, The COIN father Volko Ruhnke and other COIN designers. We discuss COIN history and why the universe of COIN has grown so fast and continues to explode! We check out toward the end to go to our various gaming assignments. Recorded August 7, 2021. The boardgame convention was Virtual on Discord.
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Podcast #40 Ananda Gupta discusses innovation and his work at Riot Games

June 16, 2021 • 63 mins
Ananda Gupta Interview From May 2021 SD Hist Con On Line where we discuss innovation in boardgames and his work at Riot Games.
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Podcast #39 SD HIst on line May 2021 Steering Committee Meets!

May 4, 2021 • 72 mins
Join our steering committee for a meeting to discuss what's coming up at the May 2021 SD Hist Con on line. We talk about who will be there and what we learned from the 2020 on line con. I also have a brief discussion with Mark Miklos regarding his latest work - BAR #10 White Plains and his attendance at the convention! SDHIST.com
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Podcast #38 SD HIst November 2021 Herman Butter

April 8, 2021 • 57 mins
We visit with John Butterfield and Mark Herman at the San Diego Historical Games Convention in November of 2020 to discuss their days at SPI and since!
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Podcast #37 SD HIst November 2021 COIN REUNION

April 8, 2021 • 96 mins
A reunion of COIN game designers including Volko Ruhnke, Mark Herman, Brian Train, Morgane Gouyon-Rety, Bruce Mansfield Mike Bertucelli and me discuss the series and a few great stories about the history and development. Recorded live at the San Diego Historical Games Convention in November of 2020.
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Podcast #36 PART 2 of Harold and Volko interview Lee Brimmicombe-Wood Part 2 of 2

January 3, 2021 • 59 mins
PART 2 of 2 Harold and Volko Ruhnke have been playing The Burning Blue designed by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood and published by GMT Games. They interview Lee on his history in Wargaming, what he thinks about The Burning Blue and the other designs. This was also captured on Video and you can see that on Harold's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8k3d4emMK0&t=17s
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