Rich Sommer loves board games. But we're not talking about the stuff of your grandparents’ rec room - things have changed a lot since people started to gather around the bridge table. Whether you're a serious player or a newbie, give a warm welcome to your personal board game evangelist. Every episode Rich will discuss the games he loves, introduce friends to new ones, and take on games that went way wrong.
0 Available Episodes (11 Total)Average duration: 00:30:49
Jun 04, 2015
9 Teaching Games and Dark Secrets (w/ Jon Schroeder, Rodney Smith, Andy Zilch)
00:58:33
Rich has a super stuffed episode of Cardboard! complete with Cardboard and Cocktails, giveaways galore, and a special announcement about the podcast. Jon Schroeder of Bob’s Burgers joins Rich to talk about how gaming solidified their friendship and their different learning styles. Then, Rodney Smith, host of Watch It Played (the video series that explains various board games by playing them) joins Rich to discuss teaching games to your group and playing games from afar. Later, Rich’s friend Andy Zilch helps him share a deep dark secret about his gaming past. You can still e-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES!
May 28, 2015
8 Cardboard and Cocktails: Colt Express
00:15:19
After announcing the winner of the Pathfinder game, Rich talks about talks about what tasty libation you may choose to enjoy with the Spiel des Jahres 2015 award nominee game Colt Express in another edition of Cardboard and Cocktails. Plus, Rich gives away some copies of a new unreleased game!
May 21, 2015
7 A Couple Mad Men Play Games (w/ Michael Gladis, Aaron Staton)
00:56:25
With Mad Men coming to an end, Rich invites his co-stars/friends Michael Gladis Aaron Staton to play some games! Michael also talks about his obsession with chess, Rich’s kids have a new game they think you should play, and Cardboard and Cocktails is back. Plus, a very special big giveaway! Will playing games on a podcast work? Who knows! Tune in to find out!
May 14, 2015
6 Game Systems & 64 Oz. Games (w/ Richard Gibbs)
00:16:53
This week Rich is coming to you from the Minneapolis airport to give away some inserts and to give some game system recommendations. Plus, Rich shares an interview with Richard Gibbs of 64 Oz. Games to talk about the very special thing he is doing for board gaming as a whole.
May 07, 2015
5 Getting Our Hands Dirty (w/ Kevin Sussman, Mike Selinker)
00:54:52
Rich is back with a fully packed episode which includes special guests, your phone calls about lying in games, and another big ol’ giveaway! Rich kicks things off by talking about Star Wars: Imperial Assault as it’s his Favorite Game of all Time Ever This Week. Then, he is joined by his friend and fellow actor Kevin Sussman to talk about why Monopoly sucks, also not being a fan of flavor text, and his love for Railroad Tycoon. Later, game designer Mike Selinker joins Rich to talk about how Betrayal at House on the Hill got to be published and how it really began with a lie, why actors are terrible at lying games, and why he considers his latest game Apocrypha to be the follow up of Betrayal at House on the Hill. Finally, Rich closes out the show by sharing which cocktail compliments Ticket To Ride in another edition of Cardboard and Cocktails. Be sure to E-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES and you can be featured on the next episode!
Apr 30, 2015
4 National Honesty Day (w/ Blue Peg, Pink Peg)
00:20:58
On this week’s episode, Rich announces the winner of 1st Goal and gives a couple of game recommendations to put your honesty into practice this year. Plus, Patrick, Robb, and Christina from the Blue Peg, Pink Peg podcast join Rich to discuss lying in games!
Apr 22, 2015
3 Sports! Sports! Sports! (w/ Nate Corddry, David Bakhtiari, Paul Charchian)
00:52:00
Rich doesn't know a lot about sports, but he knows slightly more about sports themed board games! Rich’s friend and fellow actor Nate Corddry of Reading Aloud joins him to walk him through his favorite game Dynasty League Baseball. Then, Rich shares which cocktail goes great with the racing game Formula D in another edition of Cardboard and Cocktails. Later, starting left tackle for the Green Bay Packers, David Bakhtiari chats with Rich about the Green Bay Packers playing Settlers of Catan phenomenon. Finally, radio and fantasy sports hero Paul Charchian drops by to pick up where Rich David left off in their conversation. Be sure to E-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES and you can be featured on the next episode!
Apr 16, 2015
2 National Eggs Benedict Day
00:08:01
On this week’s episode, Rich announces the winner of the Modern Family Game that was played by himself Ty Burrell and recommends three games to play in honor of National Eggs Benedict Day!
Apr 09, 2015
1 Firsts! w/ Ty Burrell, Rich’s Daughter, Flip the Table
00:52:17
Welcome to CARDBOARD! with Rich Sommer! In this first episode, Rich is joined by Modern Family’s Ty Burrell to talk about the NFL board game he played growing up, better Jenga, and being immortalized in the Modern Family Game. Rich also tells us about why Carcassonne is his Favorite Game of All Time Ever, This Week and which cocktail goes well with Red7 in the first installment of Cardboard and Cocktails. Later, Rich’s 7-year-old daughter Beatrice talks about why Sorry! Sliders is a good game for those new to board games and the boys of Flip the Table break down the Batman Forever Audio Cassette game. E-mail us at cardboardcast@gmail.com and give us a ring a ding on the telephone at 1-234-25-GAMES!
Apr 02, 2015
Ty Burrell's Better Jenga
00:01:21
CARDBOARD! with Rich Sommer launches on April 9th. Here’s a sneak preview from his interview with Ty Burrell of ABC’s Modern Family.
Jun 04 | 00:58:33
9 Teaching Games and Dark Secrets (w/ Jon Schroeder, Rodney Smith, Andy Zilch)
May 28 | 00:15:19
8 Cardboard and Cocktails: Colt Express
May 21 | 00:56:25
7 A Couple Mad Men Play Games (w/ Michael Gladis, Aaron Staton)
May 14 | 00:16:53
6 Game Systems & 64 Oz. Games (w/ Richard Gibbs)
May 07 | 00:54:52
5 Getting Our Hands Dirty (w/ Kevin Sussman, Mike Selinker)
Apr 30 | 00:20:58
4 National Honesty Day (w/ Blue Peg, Pink Peg)
Apr 22 | 00:52:00
3 Sports! Sports! Sports! (w/ Nate Corddry, David Bakhtiari, Paul Charchian)
Apr 16 | 00:08:01
2 National Eggs Benedict Day
Apr 09 | 00:52:17
1 Firsts! w/ Ty Burrell, Rich’s Daughter, Flip the Table
Apr 02 | 00:01:21
Ty Burrell's Better Jenga
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