logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
1h 7m

Civ Series 9 - Where are we now with Sor...

DIRK KNEMEYER & DAVID V. HERON
About this episode

The Civilization Series returns with Soren Johnson, lead designer of Civilization IV, Offworld Trading Company, and Old World. They discuss the teasers for Civilization VII, what they're excited for, what they're worried about, and what they hope will change about the series. They also discuss the 4X releases since their last meeting, including Humankind.

Up next
Nov 25
Season: RPG - Constructing Eberron with Keith Baker
<p>In this RPG episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron welcome legendary designer Keith Baker, writer and designer for Eberron, to explore the world-building and design philosophies behind one of D&D's most iconic settings. Keith discusses the origins of Eberron, how each ed ... Show More
56m 15s
Nov 18
BtC- Marcus Ross on conventions
<p>In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Marcus Ross for a deep dive into the world of conventions and trade shows in the tabletop industry. They explore what makes different conventions unique, how to define a "successful" con experience ... Show More
44m 52s
Nov 11
Round Table - The season RPG reflection
In this Round Table episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron reflect on the most recent season — revisiting major takeaways, surprises, and what realistic success actually looks like in the RPG space today. They dive into the logistics behind creating RPG content, David's exp ... Show More
54m 7s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2021
The Art World: Hope and Dread
The series explores power in art--and how it's bound up with democracy, society and the wider world. You'll meet people who are trying to change the balance of that power, and you'll witness resistance to that change. You'll hear about what's been won and what's been lost with an ... Show More
3m 37s
Jun 2025
Is OpenAI Building an Empire or a Religion?
Some companies just build products. Others build empires — with innovative leaders who inspire fierce devotion. But when does innovation become something more like faith? Tech journalist Karen Hao joins Audie Cornish to talk about the rise of Sam Altman, the near-religious cultur ... Show More
35m 21s
Aug 2024
Mesopotamia
In this episode of History 102, join WhatIfAltHists creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg as they explore the intricate history of Mesopotamia. This episode dives into the origins, advancements, and eventual decline of one of the world's earliest civilizations, covering everyt ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2024
The Maya Collapse
<p>Just over 1,000 years ago, the ancient Maya world in Mesoamerica was turned upside down. Prominent cities like Tikal, Palenque, Copan and Calakmul, their great stone art and architecture left to be gradually reclaimed by the jungle. It's a time of decline known as the Maya Col ... Show More
43m 16s
Feb 2025
The Aztecs
Since the arrival of the Aztecs in central Mexico from the early 1300s, history has been fascinated by them. They’re widely reputed to be a savage people who left behind obsidian knives, skull racks, and disturbing remnants of human sacrifice. But in reality, the Aztecs were far ... Show More
55m 41s
Oct 2024
Alexander the Great, the End of the Persian Empire, and the Descent into India
<p>Alexander the Great's campaigns didn't end once he had defeated the Persian king Darius III and conquered the heart of his empire; he went still further, into the vastness of the Iranian Plateau and Central Asia, and then south into India.</p><p><br></p><p>Patrick's book is no ... Show More
40m 30s
Apr 2025
Attila the Hun, Part 2 of 2
We track Attila’s progress as he rampages through Gaul. A family bust-up sparks an extraordinary alliance, as Attila gets engaged to the Roman Emperor’s sister. With the Huns storming deep into Western Europe, their king is on a collision course with his old friend Aetius. Will t ... Show More
49m 56s
Jul 2024
Dialogue on Chinese and Italian classical civilizations
Partnering with the organizers of the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, in this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan brings you a special dialogue on the West meets the East, mutual learning of Chinese and Italian classical civilizations. 
27 m