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20 Sided Gamified Podcast
by Jared Fishman
The 20 Sided Gamified Podcast is hosted by Jared Fishman, whose professional career includes a nearly 20+ year tenure teaching history in independent schools, and positions on the board of two game based organizations- HMGS Next Gen, Inc, and the North American Simulations and Games Association. This podcast is meant to be a place for conversations with interesting folks within the world of tabletop, roleplaying, and board gaming communities. This includes game developers, rules authors, and other luminaries in the field. In particular, we're always looking for connections and crossover between games and education, with a specific emphasis on why it is that even the most innocuous games can be a valuable tool for learning and growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Episode #144: Mike and Steve from the "Dungeons in the Attic" Actual Play Podcast!
Friends- Enjoy this episode with Mike and Steve from the "Dungeons in the Attic" Actual Play Podcast! Simply put- these guys and their whole team are great. What they are doing in Beacon, NY is inspiring, hosting live roleplay gaming events for the local community, as well as the gaming community...
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Episode #140: Sebastian Bae- Author, Game Designer, and Analyst
Folks- Let's celebrate the start of October with a series of great interviews! First up- Sebastian Bae. He is the designer behind the "Commander" series, a professor who teaches game design, and an analyst that helps the military better understand conflict through the use of wargaming. He is a...
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Episode #141: Take a Walk on the Wild Side w/Claus Raasted- Real Time Wargaming
Friends- this was definitely one of most interesting episodes I've ever recorded. Claus Raasted is a character in every sense of the word. He is a wonderful conversationalist, a consultant of the finest quality, and a promoter of all things games. Most recently, Claus burst onto the wargaming…
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Episode #142: Tom Gross and Dan Ream of the Teachers in the Dungeon Podcast
Podcast fans! Our 3rd of 4 podcasts sees the one-two punch of Tom and Dan from the Teachers in the Dungeon podcast! We talk all things gaming, with an emphasis on the afterschool and summer programming Tom and Dan have put together over the years. When you hear this one, you'll wish you could go...
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Episode #143: Social Media, AI, and Promoting our Wargaming Projects w/ Henry Hyde
In our final episode of the October 2nd drop, enjoy this very specific chat Henry Hyde and I have about the role of social media in the promotion of wargaming projects. Henry has done a lot of recent work in this area, and I was quite lucky to speak with him about his findings. We had a blast...
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Episode #139: Jason Carl- Game Designer, Storyteller, and Teacher of Games
Folks- it was such an honor for Kelly and I to chat with Jason Carl. His work in the game world is prolific- too numerous to mention here. For me personally, his contributions to Vampire the Masquerade (Minds Eye Theater), D&D 3.0, and VTM 5th edition were huge, and I absolutely love his work on...
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Episode #138: Winchester Shieldwall w/Dr. Ryan Lavelle and James Morris
Hey Folks! I had an absolutely good time interviewing the brains behind The University of Winchester's "Shieldwall" event! Dr. Ryan Lavelle, James Morris, and several others have put a lot of time into this wargaming event, which will showcase a history of the Viking period on the tabletop and at...
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Episode #136: Where in the World is Andy Callan???? PART 1
Folks- I have to say- this was a very funny episode that I initially titled, "Random Musings!" You may remember a previous episode where my friend Peter Dennis and I had a fantastic conversation about wargaming. We collectively had the brilliant idea of inviting Andy Callan on the show (author of...
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Episode #137: We Found Andy Callan!!!!! PART 2
Folks- good news! We found Andy Callan! Enjoy the episode!!!!! 20 Sided Gamified Listeners- if you’re a fan of this show and want to support what we do, join the game at patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC . I plan on changing the parameters of what we do on patreon in the near future. See you...
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Episode #135: Narrative Wargaming and the Battle for Sagan- an interview with James, Simon, and Ralph from the Battle for Salvation
Folks- I had the pleasure of scenario designers James, Simon and Ralph from the Battle for Salvation club in West Harrison, NY. They'll be running a narrative 40k game at the annual GT this coming October. The subject- the Battle for Sagan- an interesting encounter set during the Badab War. They...
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Episode #134: Bloody Big Battles, Peninsular Style! An Interview with Chris Pringle and Mark Smith
Friends- anyone who listens to this show knows how much I like the game Bloody Big Battles, by Chris Pringle. It's really a perfect classroom wargame, for all sorts of reasons. Thus- this was a great podcast to record, as I welcomed Chris back to the show, who brought author Mark Smith along for...
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Episode #133: Building a Game Community: Manda Shafer of the Harrisburg Boardgaming Alliance
Folks- please enjoy this lovely chat with Manda Shafer of the Harrisburg Board Game Alliance. Besides being a strong game designer and storyteller in her own right, what truly makes Manda stand out revolves around the work she is doing in her community. Bringing together gamers from across...
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Episode #132: Designers Mark Herman and Geoff Engelstein- Versailles 1919- A Rival to Diplomacy as the Best Classroom Game?
Folks- this was a really exciting one for me, as the interview came together quickly. I was looking for a good classroom game about the Paris Peace Conference, and stumbled across GMT's Versailles 1919. After perusing the rules I immediately knew it would work, and reached out to GMT about a...
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Episode #131: Stonewall Uprising and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights with Game Designer Taylor Shuss!
Friends- please enjoy this conversation with Taylor Shuss, game designer extraordinaire! Taylor is most well known for his game "Stonewall Uprising", a fascinating game which hits on two very important factors- a) it is fun and well designed and b) it gives players a chance to learn some history-...
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Episode #130: Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z), and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross (CEO, Expert Theory)- What Would You Do in a Zombie Apocalypse?
Max Brooks. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross. Do I have to say anything else? If I do- here goes- Max totally redefined and added to the genre of "zombies" with his groundbreaking novels (The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z). Daveed- the CEO of Expert Theory- a company which I believe is redefining the...
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Episode #129: Simulation Design, Implementation, and the Rise of AI: An Interview with Eleanor and Jesse from Expert Theory!
Folks- the interview you're about to listen to, in my mind, was one of the most fascinating I've ever recorded. Expert Theory is really doing revolutionizing work using traditional methods coupled with an intelligent AI platform. Eleanor and Jesse were wonderful to talk with- we hit it off...
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Episode #128: "The Blue Way" with Designer Jason Morningstar of Bully Pulpit Games!
Folks- this is a special one! On today's episode, I sit down with famed game designer Jason Morningstar, to discuss "The Blue Way- A game of lost stories"- an absolutely fantastic roleplaying game which focuses on the dangers of colonialism, the losing/changing of one's culture, and the aftermath...
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Episode #127: Grant Dalgliesh, Columbia Games, and "Alliance"!
Hey Folks! Please enjoy our latest episode with Columbia Games' Grant Dalgliesh! If you like block wargaming, look no farther than Grant and his father Tom, who are THE innovators. They are the OG- the originals- the people who really put this style of wargaming on the map. In addition- and I do...
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Episode #126: Making Modifications to Games: With Kelly and the Boys from PicoArmor!
Folks- When Kelly and I chatted about hosting an episode on making modifications to games, what better guests to bring on than John and Greg from Pico Armor! In addition to running one of the best companies for small scale figures (mostly 3mm), they are constantly running games, and constantly...
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Episode #125: The Student Gamers of Lander University: Interviewed by Jared, Kelly, and Dr. Frank Rausch
Folks- this is a really special episode, made possible by our friend Dr. Frank Rausch. A number of his students- whom you'll get to know in this episode- talk about their experiences learning in a game based environment. Frank, Kelly and I walk through all of the amazing things they're doing in...
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Episode #124: Peter Dennis of Peter's Paperboys (paper soldiers and more!) PART 1
Friends- Peter Dennis is an absolute legend in the field of wargaming. Not only is he an illustrator of literally hundreds of books on wargaming (with Osprey and others), but Peter runs Peter's Paperboys- a company built around paper soldiers for multiple eras. He is a treasure trove of knowledge...
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Episode #123: Mark Fry- Author of Future War Commander 2 by Pendraken Miniatures!
Folks- please enjoy this conversation with Mark Fry, author behind the newly updated Future War Commander 2, recently published by Pendraken Miniatures! I absolutely love these rules, haven't been playing them for a number of years. When I saw that Mark was working on a newly renovated version of...
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Episode #122: Jim Wallman, Director of Stone Paper Scissors LtD and Master of the Megagame!
Friends- Jim Wallman is such an important person in the field of wargaming, having decades of experience in a number of facets of the profession and the hobby. Following my interview with Evan D'Alessandro, Evan's first recommendation to me was getting Jim on the show, particularly to discuss his...
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Episode #121: Adam Watson- Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games
Surprise! I wanted to drop this episode to support a colleague in the gaming world- Adam Watson and his organization, Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Gaming. Adam is an author of book called "Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom- Infusing Gameplay into K-12 Instruction", which…
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Episode #120: Rob and Karissa from Game Bard LLC!
Folks- please enjoy this interview between two similar organizations- 20SG and Game Bard LLC! Simply put, Rob and Karissa are awesome. They are spectacular classroom teachers that have not only embraced game based learning, but continually share out their ideas in order to build community. In…
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The Game Group Spoketh: Episode #3- Nemesis Debrief with Kelly and Gerard!
Friends- a few weeks ago, the game club got together and tried out Nemesis, an absolutely fantastic board game set in a sci-fi/Alien Universe type of setting. We get into the nitty gritty of things and go through basic mechanics and formulas the game uses. Huge thanks to Kelly for bringing the...
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Episode #119: Interested in Game Design Courses at the College Level? A Chat with Veronica Gregory (Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations) and Greg Loring-Albright (Game Designer: Keep the Faith)
Folks- this episode was a real treat, and no, the title is not there just to get you interested! CLGS is a program at Central Michigan University that gives students an opportunity to play games and simulations in a variety of courses, and earn a minor in Game Design. Moreover, CLGS publishes its...
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Episode #118: The OG of OG Games: Kriegspiel (and other topics) with Jan Heinemann!
Folks- if you've ever wondered about the OG of OG wargames, Kriegspiel, this is the episode for you! While not our only topic, professional wargaming guru Jan Heinemann (letsplayhistory on Instagram) and I discuss professional wargaming, Jan's entry points into wargaming, and the importance of…
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Episode #117: The Art of Running a Wargame w/ Award Winning, Master GM Jeff Wasilewski
Happy New Year from 20SG! We're kicking off the New Year with a bang- a conversation with an absolute delight of a wargamer- Jeff Wailewski! Jeff is a true Renaissance Man with a background in law and acting, and for purposes of this show, will provide great advice and tips about running a…
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Episode #116: 2025 Holiday Episode w/Kelly McManus
Surprise! Following each of our own holiday parties, Kelly and I decided to record an impromptu episode covering - well- whatever we wanted! We bantered about recent games, goals for 2026, and some highlights from 20SG's year. Please enjoy the recording- and be prepared for anything! See you…
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Episode #115: Live with the Medieval Wargamer!
Friends- Several weeks ago, we had the chance to speak with Nick "the Medieval Wargamer", who hosts a popular YouTube Channel dedicated to- you guessed it- medieval wargaming! Nick and I had have a lot in common, specifically when it comes to our taste in wargaming rules, so it made total sense…
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Episode #114: Dice in Wargaming: A Conversation with Evan D'Alessandro
Friends! Happy Holidays! I hope everyone here in the states had a great Thanksgiving. And for those of you not in the states happy......December? Kidding aside, I had a killer time interviewing Evan D'Alessandro, a Ph.d. student in the Department of War Studies at Kings College London. Besides...
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Episode #113: Ryan Schaaf: Game Based Learning at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Friends- Please enjoy my conversation with "games" specialist and educator Ryan Schaaf. His resume is such that I decided to take his bio directly from his website to plug in directly for your reading pleasure. To say Ryan is accomplished is the understatement of the century. Have fun with this...
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Episode #112: Wargaming Pioneer, Matthew B. Caffrey Jr.
Friends- please enjoy our most recent podcast with a true pioneer in the field of wargaming- Matthew B. Caffrey Jr. Matt is one of the kindest guys you'll ever meet- super easy to talk to, with tremendous amounts of knowledge about wargaming at the highest levels. Some of his stories, which came...
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Episode #111: Simon Miller- Innovator, Designer, and Wargamer!
Podcast Listeners- this episode was definitely a bucket list interview! For the next 90 minutes, enjoy our conversation with wargames author Simon Miller. Most well known for "To the Strongest", Simon is an experienced gamer and rules designer who, in my humble opinion, has done a lot for the…
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Episode #110: Skirmish Wargaming with author Damond Crump! (Patrol: World War Two- Pacific Sky Games)
Friends- please enjoy my conversation with author Damond Crump, author of "Patrol: World War Two". It was fantastic chatting with Damon and hearing his story of growing up in the gaming community. He talks quite a bit about game design, the Pacific Northwest, and his relationship with Bryan Shein...
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Episode #109: Spaces Battles with Rick Priestley!
Friends- please enjoy my conversation with Rick Priestley, who returns from Episode #1 with a new game to discuss! Space Battles is a fascinating game, written by Rick and published by Wombat Wargames. There are a bunch of supplements, a miniatures line, and a ton of promise for future releases!...
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Episode #108: The Art of Game Design with Skaff Elias (Magic the Gathering)
Friends- please enjoy the most selfish episode I've ever recorded- my conversation with Skaff Elias, one of the original playtesters, developers, and right hand man to Richard Garfield of Magic the Gathering the fame. As many of you know, Challenge to Power will be 20SG's first published game…
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Friendcast #18: The Art of Storytelling and Roleplay Gaming with Tony Marano of Little Wars TV!
Friends- please enjoy my chat with friend and gaming contemporary Tony Marano of Little Wars TV! We focused our discussion on Tony and his love of old school RPGs. He is a veteran game master, storyteller, and all around D&D guru, and we had a blast talking about the history of RPGS, their...
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Episode #107: Iain McDonald of "Flags of War"- PLUS a Monologue from Jared about his Trip to Edinburgh!
Folks- this is a two part episode spliced into one! It begins with a monologue about my history/gaming trip to Edinburgh, Scotland back in June of 2025. The first 45 minutes of the episode is about my experience in the city, and the historical tour I took to Stirling, Bannockburn, and a few other...
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Episode #106: "The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully" w/ Authors Matthew Farber and Tracy Fullerton!
Hey Folks! Recently, I sat down with Matthew Farber and Tracy Fullerton to discuss their recent book, "The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully". I've included a description of the book below. Critics have been raving about it, and it such an honor to discuss the purpose of their book, and...
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Episode #104: 20SG Travels to Gettysburg: Recapping with Austin and Matt from Mark's Game Room!
Friends- a few weeks ago, Kelly and I had the privilege of participating in an episode of Mark's Game Room, which covered the story of General Dan Sickles, and his infamous move into the Peach Orchard. Not only did we walk the battle with two of my former students (and Mark Fastoso, 11 time Emmy...
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Episode #105: 20SG Travels to Gettysburg: Recapping with Former Students Carter and Thomas!
Friends- a few weeks ago, Kelly and I had the privilege of participating in an episode of Mark's Game Room, which covered the story of General Dan Sickles, and his infamous move into the Peach Orchard. Not only did we walk the battle with two of my former students (and Mark Fastoso, 11 time Emmy...
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Episode #103: Alex Sotheran of the Youtube Channel, Storm of Steel
Friends- Join 20SG for a chat with Alex Sotheran, architect of "Storm of Steel", a Youtube channel dedicated to all things wargaming. Alex and I chatted about his show, love of wargaming, and a bit about his life as an archaeologist. I was particularly intrigued by his WW1 battlefield…
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Episode #102: A Modern Day Featherstone, Grant, Bath- A Conversation with Sam Mustafa
Friends- the title of this episode says it all. Sam Mustafa, in my humble opinion, is one of the most important wargame designers of our era. If you've never played one of his games before, or read one of his rulesets, his impact is undeniable on the wargaming world. Here is Sam's bio, courtesy…
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Episode #101: Ninja Teaching, Games, and the Classroom: A Chat with Dr. Stephen Henderson Ed.D
Friends- as I get ready to depart for Edinburgh, Scotland, for a little teaching/podcasting excursion, I hope that you'll enjoy my conversation with Dr. Stephen Henderson. He is the author of the following text on games and education: Ninja Teaching: Pedagogical Contraband and the Secret to...
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Episode #100: Celebrating 20 Sided Gamified with Cory, Kelly, and Special Guest, Kevin Krause of the Krause Collection!
Friends- please enjoy and celebrate 20SG's 100th Episode with us! While part of this episode is some good ole' banter between Cory, Kelly and I about making it to 100, we also interview Kevin Krause, who has a popular youtube channel focusing on "The Krause Collection". He owns the world's…
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Friendcast #17: Yuhan Kim: Historian, Author, Wargamer, and Former Student Gamer!
Friends- for the first time in the history of the 20SG Podcast, we get to hear from a former student gamer- someone who was gaming throughout his time in school, and who was directly impacted by the work of HMGS Next Gen, Inc: historian, author, and wargamer, Yuhan Kim. I first met Yuhan while...
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Episode #99: What Makes a Great Game? Jared and Guest Co-Host Matt Rendar Chat with Alessio Cavatore!
Folks- this was a special one for me, as I've admired Alessio Cavatore's work for 25+ years! We get into all things Alessio- his start in gaming, his role at Games Workshop, his love for Lord of the Rings, and his current career as a freelance wargames designer. Matt co-hosted the show with me…
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Episode #98: Welcome to "Red Jungle", We've Got Fun and Games! w/game designer Matt Rendar
Podcast Friends! Please enjoy my recent conversation with friend Matt Rendar, owner of Battle Tribe. Throughout the episode, we discuss Matt's recent endeavor- a skirmish game called "Red Jungle", which is in the process of being released. Matt went into depth on the world he's developing, what…
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The 20 Sided Gamified Podcast is hosted by Jared Fishman, whose professional career includes a nearly 20+ year tenure teaching history in independent schools, and positions on the board of two game based organizations- HMGS Next Gen, Inc, and the North American Simulations and Games Association. This podcast is meant to be a place for conversations with interesting folks within the world of tabletop, roleplaying, and board gaming communities. This includes game developers, rules authors, and other luminaries in the field. In particular, we're always looking for connections and crossover between games and education, with a specific emphasis on why it is that even the most innocuous games can be a valuable tool for learning and growth.
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