Shows
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18RoyalGorgeJoin Tony and Chris as they talk with Denman and Kayla, designers of the Kickstarting 18RoyalGorge! The Kickstarter link is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/18wood/18royalgorge2024-11-111h 19
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1867 - Big WyomingJoin Chris, Tony, and designer Dominick Duhamel as they talk about the upcoming 18xx title, 1867: Big Wyoming! 2024-10-1554 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx PodcastRailways of the Lost AtlasJoin Chris and Tony as they welcome the designers Kevin Delger and Jacob Schacht to discuss making Railways of the Lost Atlas!2024-09-101h 24
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18 Top10 - PART IIChris and Tony break down their Top 10 in this run of episodes. Join us in Part II where we discuss our 1-5 and also compare to our past lists! Be sure to catch up on Part I so you don't have spoilers!2024-07-2244 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18 Top10 - PART IChris and Tony break down their Top 10 in this run of episodes. Join us in Part I where we discuss the rules and cover 10-6 plus some honorable mentions!2024-07-1559 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18BF - Big Four (Protoype)Join Tony and Chris as they talk all about Ian D. Wilson's new design 18BF. 2024-06-1752 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18SJ - (Sweden) Railways of the Frozen NorthJoin Tony and Chris as we discuss this fun, tight game with some interesting play of 30 and 46!2024-05-1438 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18XX - 2 PlayerNope, this is not a joke, it's real! Join Tony and Chris as we discuss what makes 2-players difficult in 18xx games, but also, what makes some work better than others! A fun conversation as we get back in the saddle for an episode!2024-04-1756 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18Korea - Do-Over!This time Tony and Chris sit down (in person!) to discuss 18Korea and its place in the "new hotness" of 18xx games. Come find out if we like this dynamic game!2022-08-2551 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1822 PNW: Pacific North WestThis week, Tony is away and I have Ken Kuhn, Author of 1822PNW on to both Co-Host and help cover his new creation 1822PNW. Be sure to check out all the fun Ken and I had diving into this underserved area of 18xx history!2022-06-271h 37
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1822 MXFresh and back from TRAXX 2022 this month we are talking all about the most recent 1822-based game, 1822 MX. Tony and Chris walk through this recent title from All Aboard games.2022-05-2257 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18NebraskaTony and Chris chat about 18Nebraska! A fun little game for 2-4!2022-04-1043 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1836Jr - Set in the Low CountryThis week Tony and Chris are together in Denver and chatting about 1836Jr! (Sorry about the Audio, we had to use the camera Mic this round)2022-03-0626 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18MS - Railroads come to MississippiThis week Tony and Chris talk through Mark Derrick's 18MS. Originally only found in the 18Dixie bundle, it has seen a new printing from All Aboard on its own. Touted as a teaching game in under 2 hours, does this small game live up to the hype?2022-01-0444 minWheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18 India & TraXXJoin Tony, Micahel, and Chris for this live recording of 18 India and Traxx! Get Merch: 👕www.teespring.com/stores/wheel-tapping Support us: 💳 www.patreon.com/wheeltapping Find Chris: 🚇 www.twitter.com/wheeltapping Find Tony: 🚂 www.twitter.com/afreyergames Podcast: 🎤 wheeltapping.libsyn.com Support our Sponsor: www.gametoppersllc.com2021-12-011h 13Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1840 - Vienna TramwaysChris and Tony dive into the new title from Lonny, 1840! Come along with us as we talk about this quirky game! ------ Get Merch: 👕www.teespring.com/stores/wheel-tapping Support us: 💳 www.patreon.com/wheeltapping Find Chris: 🚇 www.twitter.com/wheeltapping Find Tony: 🚂 www.twitter.com/afreyergames Podcast: 🎤 wheeltapping.libsyn.com Support our Sponsor: www.gametoppersllc.com2021-11-011h 01Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1865 - SardiniaThis time Tony and Chris shine the light on this 3-4 player 18xx game with some pretty unique twists! ------ Get Merch: 👕www.teespring.com/stores/wheel-tapping Support us: 💳 www.patreon.com/wheeltapping Find Chris: 🚇 www.twitter.com/wheeltapping Find Tony: 🚂 www.twitter.com/afreyergames Podcast: 🎤 wheeltapping.libsyn.com Support our Sponsor: www.gametoppersllc.com2021-08-301h 07
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18Kickstarter with Special Guest Travis HillThis month Tony and Chris discuss crowdfunding and talk with Travis Hill about his upcoming ventures as well! We cover MAINLINE MAGAZINE UNION STATION WESTWARD RAILS 2021-07-301h 24
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18IRELANDThis month Tony and Chris talk about 18 IRELAND. We dive down the rabbit hole of this poverty-stricken, narrow-gauge, merge-fest!2021-07-041h 03
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18PAJoin Tony and Chris as they travel down the hometown favorite designed by David Hecht!2021-06-011h 02
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18CZ: The Railways Come to Czech LandsJoin Chris and Tony as they discuss 18CZ by Lonny Orgler. This comes after a play with only 2 people so we also tend to focus our conversation on that topic.2021-05-021h 06
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx PodcastPrint and Play SpecialCome join Tony and Chris as they Welcome John Harres to talk about how we print and play 18xx titles and maybe you can learn from our mistakes. The full tool list is on our patreon page at www.patreon.com/wheeltapping2021-04-051h 20
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx PodcastTransAmericaThis month Chris and Tony go old school, and do a 2 person chow all about TransAmerica!2021-04-0120 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1849 - Sicily with special guest Jac!Join Tony, Chris, and Special guest Jac as we run down what makes 1849 a game we love to get to the table!2021-03-031h 09
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18LosAngeles - LA County, CAJoin Chris, Tony, and Special Guest Nick Neylon to talk about Tony's design of 18LosAngeles! Join us as we find out the ins and outs of what has quickly become a group favorite!2021-01-311h 09
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18FL - FloridaJoin Chris and Tony as they go Old Skool and break down this classic school night title designed by David Hecht.2020-11-3055 min
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx PodcastOur Top 5 18XX - With Nick NeylonJoin Tony, Chris, and Nick as we discuss our favorite 5 and gloss over honorable mentions! Get Merch: 👕www.teespring.com/stores/wheel-tapping Support us: 💳 www.patreon.com/wheeltapping Find Chris: 🚇 www.twitter.com/wheeltapping Find Tony: 🚂 www.twitter.com/afreyergames Podcast: 🎤 wheeltapping.libsyn.com 2020-10-011h 16
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx PodcastThe Iron Rail series with the Capstone TeamThis week Chris & Tony are joined by not one, but three guests! This was a panel put on at Camp Capstone this year and is our Coverage of the Iron Rail 1&2 with an announcement of Iron Rail 3! Support us: 💳 www.patreon.com/wheeltapping Find Chris: 🚇 www.twitter.com/wheeltapping Find Tony: 🚂 www.twitter.com/afreyergames 2020-09-011h 16
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1846 with Designer Tom LehmannThis month Tony and I take a look at 1846: The Race for the Midwest. We also reached out to Tom Lehmann and asked if he wanted to join us for a conversation about this 18xx classic. Join us as we chat and talk about this very different style game and how ti came to be.2020-05-291h 40
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1882: AssinibonaThis month Tony and I take a look at 1882: Assiniboia coming from All Aboard Games! This is a special treat as we have the designer, Marc Voyer of the game on to discuss some of the decisions he made along the way.2020-05-011h 03
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1880 ChinaThis week Tony and I take a look at 1880: China from O&O Games! This is a real treat because we are joined by Ambie Valdes of The Dice Tower and Board Game Blitz. Ambie is no stranger to us as we have had her on talking about our favorite 18xx in the past as well being on our show, Game All Nite. This conversation is a little tough as 80 is so different, but I think you will see why we are so in love with it!2020-03-301h 22
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx PodcastThis week Tony and Chris are joined by a bitter rival Johnny Hollander to discuss 1889. While this one may not see a lot of play around here any more, we take the time to dive deep on it!2020-03-021h 08
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern CountiesThis week Tony and I welcome Special Guest Mike Hutton, the designer of 1862, onto the show! We hope you will enjoy getting to know a little bit about the process for the game itself!2020-02-031h 15
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18MEXThis month we bring Tyler McLaughlin from Tony's previous show Dual Gauage on to discuss 18MEX. This great 3-5 player game is seeing a reprint this year from All Aboard Games and maybe you might enjoy it!2020-01-061h 02
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1822: The Railways of Great BritainThis week Tony Fryer and Chris Whitpan talk all about 1822. It is a large game covering all of Great Britain. A truly new take on the genre, we find it interesting to talk about!2019-12-021h 07
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast1861: Railways of the Russian EmpireThis week Tony Fryer and Chris Whitpan welcome Joshua Starr of Grand Trunk Games to discuss 1861! We talk mostly about the core game and run through the categories like:This week Tony Fryer and Chris Whitpan welcome Joshua Starr of Grand Trunk Games to discuss 1861! We talk mostly about the core game and run through the categories like: Yellow Phase The Stock Market Green Phase Trains and the Rush Brown Phase Shenanigans Grey Phase All the Feels Priority Deal Tony's Marker Check out the kickstarter at: https...2019-10-311h 07
Wheel Tapping - An 18xx Podcast18ChesapeakeThis week Tony Fryer and Chris Whitpan discuss all things to do with the forth coming 18Chesapeake by All Aboard Games. We decided to start right out of the gate so there may be some issues as we evolve and develop, but there was no wasting this content! Look for us every First Monday!2019-10-0752 min