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Cardboard Commander vs. Battlefield Banter โ€“ Let the Games Begin!

๐ŸŽฒ Two Wargamers. Twenty Games. One Battlefield.

This week on the Zone of Control Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Doug from Battlefield Banter, and we've got something exciting to announce!

We're launching The Bi-Weekly Clash, a brand-new wargaming series featuring Cardboard Commander and Battlefield Banter going head-to-head across the gaming table!

Here's the battle plan: Doug and I will each select 10 wargames, giving us 20 games to tackle together. We'll be rolling dice, pushing cardboard, making questionable tactical decisions, and probably blaming those dice when our carefully crafted plans go straight into the dumpster!

During this episode, we'll introduce the new series, talk about the games we've selected, discuss how the matches will work, and share what we're looking forward to most.

And yes, there will probably be some good-natured trash talk along the way!

๐ŸŽฏ This Week's Topics
โš”๏ธ Introducing The Bi-Weekly Clash
๐ŸŽฒ Our 20-game wargaming lineup
๐Ÿช– How the games and matchups will work
๐Ÿ’ฅ What makes a great head-to-head wargame?
๐Ÿ† Friendly competition, bragging rights, and battlefield blunders

๐Ÿ’ฌ Your questions and suggestions from the live chat!

๐Ÿ“… Join Us LIVE!
๐Ÿ“† Thursday, November 12, 2026
๐Ÿ•– 7:00 PM EST

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode #85 โ€“ Zone of Control Podcast
๐ŸŽฒ Host: Jerry โ€“ Cardboard Commander
โš”๏ธ Special Guest: Doug โ€“ Battlefield Banter

๐Ÿ”— Connect with Our Channels

Cardboard Commander
๐ŸŽฅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardboardCommander
๐ŸŒ Website: https://www.cardboardcommander.com

Battlefield Banter

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๐Ÿ’ฌ We Want to Hear From You!

What wargames would YOU like to see Doug and me battle over? Are you a Combat Commander fan? Prefer operational-level games? Or maybe something with hundreds of counters and a rulebook thick enough to stop a tank round?

Drop your suggestions in the comments and join us LIVE to help kick off this new series!

๐Ÿ‘ LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and hit that notification bell so you don't miss an episode of The Bi-Weekly Clash!

The battle lines have been drawn. The counters are deployed. Now let's see who can actually roll something other than a six!

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Zone of Control Podcast #85 โ€“ THE BI-WEEKLY CLASH!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Zone of Control Podcast #85 โ€“ THE BI-WEEKLY CLASH!

Cardboard Commander

Whatโ€™s on the Cardboard Commanderโ€™s shelves? Pull up a chair and letโ€™s take a look. Iโ€™m giving you a tour of my wargame collection, from the Combat Commander lineup to the big boxes that make me say, โ€œIโ€™m pretty sure I can fit one more.โ€

If you spot something youโ€™d like to see on the channel, drop the title in the comments. Iโ€™d love to know what youโ€™d put on the table first.

Thanks for hanging out with me. If you enjoy wargame playthroughs and hobby chat, subscribe to Cardboard Commander and come roll some dice with us.

Cardboard Commander is your home for Historical Wargaming on YouTube. Since 1978, we've been pushing cardboard across the table โ€” hex & counter, Card Driven Games (CDG), area movement, and solo wargames. Whether you're a grognard with decades of counters under your belt or just discovering the hobby, you've found your people.
We celebrate the history, strategy, and community behind some of the most compelling games ever made. No fluff โ€” just serious cardboard, honest takes, and a deep love for the hobby.

๐ŸŽฎ What You'll Find Here

๐Ÿ“ฆ Unboxings โ€” First looks at new and classic historical wargames
๐ŸŽฒ Live Playthroughs โ€” Real gameplay, real decisions, real mistakes
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Zone of Control Podcast โ€” Every Thursday at 7PM EST
โ˜• Coffee & Counters โ€” A lowkey casual chat every Tuesday at 8AM EST
๐Ÿค Join the Community

We're more than a channel โ€” we're a community of wargamers who actually play the games.
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๐Ÿฆ X: https://x.com/CBcommanderus
๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_commander/
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discord: Drop a comment below for an invite!
๐ŸŽฏ Upgrade Your Setup

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๐Ÿฐ Shop Historical Wargames

Looking to add to your collection? Noble Knight Games is the go-to source for new, used, and out-of-print wargames:
โš”๏ธ Noble Knight Games ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nobleknight.com?awid=1584
New, used, and hard-to-find titles โ€” all in one place.

โš ๏ธ Affiliate Disclaimer Some links in this description may be affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, the channel may earn a small commissionโ€”at no additional cost to you (and sometimes even a discount if a code is provided). Using these links helps support the channel and keeps the content comingโ€”so it's a win-win.
Cardboard Commander Shelfie

Cardboard Commander Shelfie

Cardboard Commander

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ASLSK S26 - Last Ally, Last Victory | Live Play

ASLSK S26 - Last Ally, Last Victory | Live Play

Cardboard Commander

Read the full illustrated AAR:
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Last [ :) ] Man in Rome /14 humming a tune

Last [ :) ] Man in Rome /14 humming a tune

Big Board Gaming

Helping new wargamers?

Helping new wargamers?

Big Board Gaming

Scenario Set-up and Overview
Unclaimed Victory - Discussion

Unclaimed Victory - Discussion

Camp Sawyer

Scenario Set-up and Overview
Unclaimed Victory - Discussion

Unclaimed Victory - Discussion

Hex 2 Hex

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Coffee & Counters

Coffee & Counters

Cardboard Commander

All the way from Canada!

All the way from Canada!

Cardboard Commander

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RAF Battle Of Britain | Part 3

RAF Battle Of Britain | Part 3

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