Cardboard of the Rings
247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsA podcast about The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, which is a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Join the crew as they explore the world of LotR:TCG, keeping things casual and fun.
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Episodes
Episode 183: Octa-gone
July 23, 2021 14:01 - 2 hours - 131 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Robert F, Jesse B, Rymbeau R, Griff B Announcements, News and Twitter SLEX Swag reveal happening on our socials Saturday Aug 7, 1330 EDT Scour. This is happening! Announcing DragnCard (buh-bye Octgn...not really gone, but why use it when this awesomeness exists!) Random Review Redux Part Three-do: Let the Discord decide. Who gets some respect? Contest: https://forms.gle/4CZUQmSMguixnFHx8 ALEP: The first AP is here, The Aldburg Pl...
Episode 182: Err of Mardil
June 24, 2021 12:44 - 2 hours - 116 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris and special guests Aaron and Nick Thank you to: AJ, Scott J, Nicholas E Announcements, News and Twitter Con of the Rings 2021 is a go at the GameZenter! Random Review Redux Part Three-do: Let the Discord decide. One Decks: The Discussion. ALEP: Gavin and some hero that does not have the Ranged trait. AMAs Farewells
Episode 181: One Stop Colin Shop
June 04, 2021 12:21 - 2 hours - 131 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris and special guest Colin from One Stop Co-op Shop! Thank you to: Sierra T, Shane M, Mark D Announcements, News and Twitter ALEP's first AP: The Aldburg Plot is spoiled and a very interesting discussion about the design process Random Review Redux Part Three-do: Let the Discord decide. A Game of Chicken AMAs Farewells
Episode 180: Faramir's Value
May 18, 2021 11:59 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Joe M, Kamil F, Paul M, Ian G Announcements, News and Twitter New Player Advice: Order of Operations with just the Core Set Random Review Redux Part Three-do: Let the Discord decide. Live Deck Build: Haldir is in a tough spot AMAs Farewells
Episode 179: 10 Year Anniversary
April 30, 2021 11:59 - 2 hours - 123 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Brandon, Andrew, Brian, Jared, Mitch, Sean, Etienne, Joseph F, Daan P, Michael L, Daniel R, Pavel D, and Mike K Announcements and News? In Real Life Deck-Building: Chad's new job Random Review Redux Part Three-do the Redo: Let the Discord decide. Prize winners announced! Check out the Buy Sell Trade Channel if you want to try to swap prizes. Limerick Challenge for even MORE prizes! CotR Hall of Fame: The listeners narrowed the cho...
Episode 178: A Living(!) Card Game
April 05, 2021 12:21 - 2 hours - 172 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Dylan M, Erik M, Jason W Announcements, News and Twitter Next Episode is our 10-year anniversary episode. Many prizes to be won. Fill out this form for a chance to be a winner: https://forms.gle/rSgvTwtMxdtJhq5U8 Gen Con 2021 is in planning mode, It will be a virtual event taking place the original GenCon dates, Weekend of August 7-8th. Official Gen Con Statement: Gen Con 2021 is moving to September 16-19, 2021 in a hybrid format with...
Episode 177: Fattystack
March 17, 2021 12:04 - 2 hours - 136 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Andras C, Chase M, Mathias M Announcements, News and Twitter Massive thank you to our Patreon supporters, shipping is covered! You should have received an e-mail about how to get the swag. Con of the Rings 2021 is in planning mode. Random Review Redo: Let the Discord decide. Is Burnout a problem? Sleeve, Store, Spoke AMAs Farewells
Episode 176: A Very Good Episode
February 22, 2021 13:19 - 2 hours - 147 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Rhett C, Stephen R, Kevin M Announcements, News and Twitter Final Days to join patreon to get the 2021 swag Farcom: A way to work together to create Middle Earth Art Random Review Redo: Let the Discord decide. The Hobbit Saga Quests: How have they aged and Top 4 and Bottom 3 player cards Farewells
LOTR: A Master Class
February 02, 2021 13:18 - 2 hours - 117 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Thank you to: Julian F, Rob G, William A Announcements, News and Twitter Swag Hype contest: https://forms.gle/vNrXo2c1yo7kCHU68 Return of the Kang - LeagueCG discord - Jan 22-24 - Marvel and Lotr https://discord.gg/5EaUqQY Random Review Redo: Let the Discord decide. A Master Class AMAs Farewells
Episode 174: New Year, New Crew(?)
January 11, 2021 14:17 - 1 hour - 107 MBWelcome from Josh, Daan & Morten Thank you to: Darren F, Dimitri J, Fabian B, Krzysztof B Announcements, News and Twitter New Crew for a New Year Efforts to save FFG Forums: https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/313694-community-effort-save-the-official-rulings/ The Law Offices of Daan and Morten AMAs Morten’s Monologues Farewells
Episode 174.5: Look a lot like Mordor
January 09, 2021 16:03 - 2 hours - 130 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Thank you to: Tom C, Ken H, Ted W Announcements, News and Twitter Return of the Kang - LeagueCG discord - Jan 22-24 - Marvel and Lotr https://discord.gg/5EaUqQY Random Review Redo: Let the Discord decide. A CotR Christmas Song, thank you Gordon M! The 2020 Emerys AMAs Farewells
Episode 173: A Long Extended POD
December 23, 2020 14:57 - 2 hours - 125 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Thank you to: Gregory F, Joe P, Rob L Announcements, News and Twitter A Long-extended party Deluxe article! https://www.alongextendedparty.com/ Random Review Redo: Let the Discord decide. The Difficulty of Nurn AMAs Farewells
Episode 172: Harad Choices
November 30, 2020 18:42 - 2 hours - 136 MBRemembering a dear friend, Hal. Welcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Thank you to: Darren F, Simon P, Arnold D Announcements, News and Twitter Random Review Redo: Let the Discord decide. Top 4/Bottom 3 of the Harad cycle AMAs Farewells
Episode 171: Campfire Tales
November 13, 2020 14:31 - 2 hours - 138 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Special Guests: I don't know half of them half as well as I would like. Thank you to: Steve C, Colin O, Chris T Announcements and News Swag: Shipped! (all of it!) League of Cooperative Gaming Discord server https://discord.gg/5EaUqQY The Return of the Kang January 22-24, 2021 The community and hosts reminisce about the game and the community now that the final AP has been released. CotR is not ending, we felt this was a good time to have this t...
Episode 170: Hey, that's my Caleb!
October 11, 2020 18:25 - 3 hours - 183 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Special Guest: Caleb Grace! Thank you to: Brian E, Ryan R, Chris. Announcements and News Swag: Shipped! (mostly) Twitter Moment! Contest winners announced League of Cooperative Gaming Discord server https://discord.gg/5EaUqQY Con of the Rings Online recap. Final Contract: Perilous Voyage Spoiled. More importantly...we pulled off a joke!! *Sharkey Attack! Rapid fire questions for Caleb Fortress of Nurn Player card reviews Preview of epi...
Episode 169: Ancient Mailbag
September 25, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 115 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, & Chris Thank you to: Jared R, Chris K, Justin L, and Simon. Announcements and News Swag: Shipping soon! Twitter Moment! Look for the contest! League of Cooperative Gaming Discord server https://discord.gg/5EaUqQY Random Review Redux: The Powerful and Amazing...Foe-Hammer! Mailbag AMA Farewells
Episode 168.5: LCG Con
September 04, 2020 18:21 - 3 hours - 172 MBThis one is on us! In lieu of Gen Con this year Cardboard of the Rings participated in an online convention hosted on Discord called: League of Cooperative Gaming Convention. Or, LCG Con. It was a smashing success and even though we were all apart, we still were mentally and physically exhausted from all the great times had by the end. Join the hosts of CotR and Wandering Took (Mike) as we rehash the fun that was had. Then Jon talks to members of the community from all over the wor...
Episode 168: One Proxy to rule them all!
August 30, 2020 17:53 - 2 hours - 115 MBWelcome from Chad, Brad, Aaron, Mark, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Judyth A, David S, Todd I, and Rob. Announcements and News: Swag: Contact us if you were going to GenCon and check your address on Patreon Twitter Moment LIVE! It's FAAAANTASTIC League of Cooperative Gaming Discord server https://discord.gg/5EaUqQY Random Review Redux: Keeping Count Short Special Listener Event 9 Review The Land of Sorrow Player Card Review Farewells
Episode 167: Noldorsaurus
August 11, 2020 13:19 - 2 hours - 130 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: John E, Kryztof B, Sven W. Quick Journeys in Middle Earth discussion Announcements and News: Swag: Contact us if you were going to GenCon League of Cooperative Gaming GenCon Discord server That UK Magazine thing.... Twitter Moment Random Review Redux: Expert Trackers Top 4 and Bottom 3 of the Dreamchaser cycle Dino-mite AMA Farewells
Episode 166: Max Difficulty
July 18, 2020 13:37 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: Benjamin B, Daniel K, Greg C So many Announcements and News: Swag: Contact us if you were going to GenCon Auction Update: The community proved it's quality. Virtual GenCon Discord server link: https://discord.gg/u7F4feA Twitter Moment Sir Ian Holm has sailed into the west. FFG updates for all LOTR games Final AP of the cycle/game? announced: Fortress of Nurn Random Review Redux: Shadow of the Past Follow-up of our Live D...
Episode 165: Acts of Kindness
June 20, 2020 11:23 - 1 hour - 104 MBImportant statement about Black Lives Matter Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, and special guest Mike (Wandering Took) Thank you to: David W, Eric S, Thomas I Announcements and news: Mike shares information about the ONLINE GenCon, LCG Con Swag will still happen, more details to come. Twitter Moment Random Review Redux: Knife-Work Live Deck-Build with random heroes AMA Farewells
Episode 164: Distracted Elf-friend
May 28, 2020 13:52 - 2 hours - 139 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Mark, Brad, and Aaron Thank you to: Doug R, Gordon M, Morten H Announcements and news: All player cards have been unofficially spoiled. LOTR content is starting to ship again! GenCon 2020 is canceled due to the virus. Swag will still happen, more details to come. Twitter Moment Official Spoiler! Thorongil Random Review Redux: Master of the Forge LOTR Memories Farewells
Episode 163: Mordor Macula
May 11, 2020 14:07 - 2 hours - 129 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you to: John K, Kristian S, Morten D, Daniel M, and Benedikt K. Announcements and news: If you desire a pack or box, check the FFG site Twitter Moment Lore of the Ash Mountains and....Pluto? Pack Review: Under the Ash Mountains AMAs We need more! Farewells
Episode 162: Flight of the Fishbaugh
April 17, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, and Aaron Thank you to: Ryan C, Luke L, Matt P, and Laura Announcements and news: Delays and fun challenge from Caleb & Matt Con of the Rings Update! Twitter Moment Winners announced for the 9-year anniversary contest April Fools! Aaron: There and back again *Sharkey Tank AMA Farewells
Episode 161: Don't Ignori Dori
March 23, 2020 13:50 - 2 hours - 127 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Nick and Ben Covid19: How is everyone doing? Thank you to: Joel B, Adam B, Zachary J, and Andy Announcements and news: 9 year Contest! https://forms.gle/MZc3o7wH6QeWBkon8 John Leo’s Westmarch Maness https://forms.gle/1ePCmvzTjJf9n4dq7 Con of the Rings Update! A magazine? Twitter Moment Top and Bottom 3 of the Angmar Awakened cycle AMA Farewells
Episode 160: Second Brok-fest
March 02, 2020 15:54 - 2 hours - 121 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Ken C, Bill E, Gregg O, and Vardean Announcements and news. Full Art Balrog Alert! 5th AP: Land of Sorrow. Much Messangering! Twitter Moment New Player Advice: Unique and Bunique AMA and some parenting advice for reading the novels. Farewells
Episode 159: Saruman's Scoop
February 13, 2020 14:18 - 2 hours - 120 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: Dan (Beorn), Truls L, Donovan M, and Owen Announcements and news (WINGED BALROG ALERT!) Twitter Moment Wainrider Lore Challenge of the Wainriders Card Review The 3rd Emerys AMA Farewells
Episode 158: Ugly Shaggy Hair
January 25, 2020 01:50 - 2 hours - 123 MBForeward: Jon pays respect to Christopher Tolkien Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to: John K, Trevor S, Joseph G, and Daan P Announcements and news Under the Ash Mountain preview City of Ulfast Lore City of Ulfast Card Review Twitter Update AMA Farewells
Episode 157: A Noble Gift
December 22, 2019 18:32 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Matt, Mark, Aaron and Brad Thank you to: Benedikt, Nicholas B, and Jamie W Who was Walter? OMG it was Denethor! Announcements and news Twitter Update LOTR Holiday Music LOTR LCG Name Game (with a hint of Scotland) AMA Farewells
Episode 156: Formula One Hero
December 09, 2019 22:01 - 2 hours - 143 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Thank you to: Ryan B, Jeremy R, and Walter Announcements and news - 3rd AP announced with 90% of the cards! Twitter Update Wrath and Ruin card review AMA Farewells
Episode 155: Wormtongue
November 21, 2019 12:04 - 2 hours - 139 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Thank you to: John S, Fabian, and Ian Announcements and news - Not much Twitter Update Top and Bottom 3 of the Ringmaker Cycle AMA Farewells
Episode 154.5: Con of the Rings 2019
November 04, 2019 12:50 - 1 hour - 74 MBJoin the Cardboard of the Rings crew (sans Chris) as we recap our amazing time at Con of the Rings 2019. This is a non-patreon supported, bonus episode. Mortal Kombat, wardrobe malfunctions, and much more!
Episode 154: Double Back Ribs
October 28, 2019 16:57 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and Chris (and eventually Brad, Matt, Mark, and Aaron) Thank you to: Stephen A, Joel C, and Morten D. Announcements and news - Fellowship 2020 - Happy 2nd Birthday to the 2nd Age! - Bonus episode Con of the Rings recap episode coming soon. Twitter Update: Check out the Vlogs! New Player Advice (NPA) -What's the deal with Threat? First AMA with the whole crew! Help a Beorning out: https://www.patreon.com/Beorn/posts Farewells
Episode 153: Contractual Obligations
October 14, 2019 00:50 - 2 hours - 115 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Thank you to: Dave H, Rob T, Oliver, and Shawn Announcements and news - Con of the Rings - Stealth Errata - The City of Ulfast Twitter Update and 800 follower contest winner New Segment! New Player Advice (NPA) -How to know if a deck is playable solo? Farewells
Episode 152: It has all led to this
September 16, 2019 11:42 - 2 hours - 128 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Thank you to: Kristian Steinli, Moritz S and Tim Announcements and news Reddit Poem Andrew Navaro's announcement Watch Here Chris has a blog? His big fan-driven project! Our thoughts on the quests from A Shadow in the East Chris's Long-expected Party Sleeve, Store or Spoke game Twitter Update, be sure to enter the 800 Followers Swag Contest Farewells
Episode 151: Stranger Rings
August 29, 2019 16:10 - 2 hours - 147 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Special Guests: Melissa Thank you to Andrew H and Dimitri J Jon and Melissa share strange tales Announcements and news A Shadow in the East Card reviews Twitter Contest revealed for 2019 Swag Couple of GenCon stories Farewells
Episode 150.5 - Gen Con 2019 Extravaganza!
August 18, 2019 20:33 - 3 hours - 171 MBJon takes the lead during this GenCon episode to give folks a chance to hear about GenCon as it happened. He is joined by Chad, Aaron, Bardlee, and many members of the Lord of the Rings: The Card Game community. Thank you to all the Patrons who make the podcast possible - this special episode is on us! Epic Intro from Morten. Wednesday night hopes and dreams and predictions which are almost immediately proven wrong. Special Listener Event interviews with Owen Weber, Chrisjxn, Samthemang...
Episode 150: Shirejokes
July 07, 2019 00:53 - 2 hours - 133 MBWelcome from Brandon Chad, Chris Special Guests: Jon, Brad, Mark, Aaron and Brandon Thank you to Mathias O and Thomas H GenCon Announcements Live Trivia for Deluxe and Cycle So. Much. News! Thumbnail Game BIG Twitter news and contest winner CotR Hosts card contest winner and favorites Brandon's Real or Fake Game And MUCH laughter and reminiscing throughout this very special episode. Farewells
Poppin' Eagles
June 20, 2019 12:35 - 1 hour - 115 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to Zack R and Jason P Twitter update News! Announcements: Episode 150 Links CotR Hosts card contest CotR Hosts in Card Form Brandon's Real or Fake Game Real or Fake Action Windows Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKVvmWrZxNg&t=87s Content Fate of the Wilderland Card Reviews Quick thoughts on the cycle as a whole Farewells
Episode 148: Passing of the Grey Company
May 30, 2019 16:17 - 1 hour - 124 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Thank you to Kim K and Joseph G Twitter update News! GenCon quest revealed More reprints and sneaky errata The Passing of the Grey Company Content Deckbuilding: Why a deck fails? Farewells
Episode 147: Spirit Clippin
May 14, 2019 13:21 - 2 hours - 160 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris Special guests: Brad aka Bardlee Thank you to Thaddeus and Will L News! Journeys in Middle Earth articles More reprints GenCon registration May 19th The White Book LOTR/GOT event https://www.facebook.com/events/544461839409943/ Content Top and Bottom 3 from the 3rd cycle Twitter update Farewell
Episode 146: Frodo Bagguette
April 15, 2019 17:53 - 2 hours - 136 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Aaron Special guests: Mark and John from Free Men of the North Thank you to Brett and Etienne Name that Hound winner News! Journeys in Middle Earth articles NEW DELUXE AND CYCLE! A Shadow in the East Content Mount Gundabad player card reviews Con of the Rings announcement and details. Buy your tickets before it sells out here: https://conoftheringsmn.com/
Episode 145: Fantastic Sneak Cattack
March 28, 2019 00:21 - 2 hours - 143 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon and eventually Chris Special guest: Lead Designer and Emery Nominee Caleb Grace! Thank you to Matt H, Josh W Name that Hound Finalist Vote Here News! Journeys in Middle Earth Live streams and articles The Digital game Steam update and new content Content Caleb gives a Lure of Middle Earth recap Caleb takes a hot second to answer our burning questions
Episode 144: Rada-guest's decks of many colors
March 09, 2019 13:18 - 1 hour - 109 MBWelcome from Chad, Chris, and Jon Special guest: Daan, aka Durin's Father Thank you to Marc F, Lewis I News! Fate of the Wilderland The reprints have arrived! The reprints are sold out! New cards for the digital game New Contest: Name that Hound! CONTEST LINK Daan guides the gang through a discussion about keeping multiple decks built at once. Farewells Daan's awesome blog: https://visionofthepalantir.com/ Custom storage using deluxe boxes
Episode 143: Thorny Finger
February 13, 2019 23:31 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWelcome from Chad, Chris, and Jon Special guest Jeff and Aubrey Thank you to Cullen, Daniel No News The Gang interviews The 2018 Game designer of the year Ghost of Framsburg card reviews Chad joins the Digital Game to play co-op mode. Farewells
Episode 142: Beardagorn
January 22, 2019 17:49 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWelcome from Chad, Chris, and Jon Thank you to Daniel, Sven, and Patrick Journeys in Middle Earth The 2nd Emerys Seastan's Action Window Guide Farewells https://lureofmiddleearth.com/
Episode 141: Drinking Song
December 21, 2018 01:22 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBWelcome from Chad, Chris, and Jon Thank you to Joshua, Thomas, Garrett So Much News: Caleb's Con of the Rings Article Mount Gundabad https://lureofmiddleearth.com/ The Gang tried to harmonize a song written by Gordon M. Fire in the Night card reviews Farewells
Episode 140: Fatty is Basically a Treachery
November 26, 2018 16:45 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Swag contest with Card Talk Jon reveals his card Thank you to Moritz, Robert, Tyler News: Designer Challenge https://lureofmiddleearth.com/ Boromir patron topic: Underrated cards Farewells
Episode 139.5: Brosie Con-tton
November 04, 2018 14:39 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBChad is joined by the entire crew of Free Men of the North and many attendees from Con of the Rings 2018. They discuss all the crazy games, events, and exciting moments from the amazing gathering. Special thanks to all who contributed towards this fantastic time. A super special thank you to Christian for his cosplay, swag, and participation in the destruction of my One Ring.
Episode 139: A Balanced Eagle
October 29, 2018 14:20 - 1 hour - 107 MBWelcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Swag contest with Card Talk: Correctly guess the card Jon talked about on an upcoming episode to be entered to win the CotR 2018 swag! Enter here! Thank you to Brad, Collin, and Chris Bardlee is taking over COTR Twitter News: DCG changes https://t.co/XZ8pPp6UKC https://t.co/tfVSe8XIOn Error addressed on Roam Across Rhovanion Quest card, use the encounter sets identified in the Rules Insert Roam Across Rhovanion card reviews Chad gives a q...