The Train Rush began life as a short form podcast in which the hosts discussed a single ‘train game’ (primarily, but not exclusively, from the 18XX family) they had played in the preceding fortnight.Since 2020, The Train Rush offers a thoughtful exploration of salient titles or topics within the genre of train games, with episodes released when the hosts have something to say and lasting as long as it takes them to say it.Rich descriptions, zen reflections and meandering musings often feature. Empirical ratings (mostly) do not.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Train Rush began life as a short form podcast in which the hosts discussed a single ‘train game’ (primarily, but not exclusively, from the 18XX family) they had played in the preceding fortnight.
Recent episodes include "S04E04 - The Tracks of My Tears - 18 India" (6 May 2025, 143 minutes), "S05E01 - Driving Home for Christmas - Santa Claus Takes the Intercity" (22 December 2024, 60 minutes), and "S04E02 - 9 Lives - Erie Railroad" (14 December 2023, 103 minutes).
The Train Rush publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for The Train Rush is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Train Rush requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Train Rush's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Train Rush is a games podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Joe spent a delightful afternoon in 2014 visiting an ashram and Craig recently devoted a productive hour to digesting the canon of Western philosophy via Wikipedia. With their bona fides established, our hosts of the...
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There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear. Joe and Craig delve into the archives of the Central Office of Information to unearth forgotten 20th Century media. Well, tonight thank God it's...
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A year ago, the mighty duo of Craig Taylor and Joe Reese were barely known outside of a small handful of enthusiasts for hard-to-acquire train games within the 18xx genre. Now, following a whirlwind tour of the Eastern...
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Following the most mundane of years, Craig and Joe sally forth from the Train Shed, seeking a new purpose in the harsh terrain of the Harz mountains... ...featuring FIRST IMPRESSIONS! A COMPETITION! CELEBRITY GUESTS...
The Train Rush
Following the most mundane of years, Craig and Joe sally forth from the Train Shed, seeking a new purpose in the harsh terrain of the Harz mountains... ...featuring FIRST IMPRESSIONS! A COMPETITION! CELEBRITY GUESTS...
The Train Rush
Following the most mundane of years, Craig and Joe sally forth from the Train Shed, seeking a new purpose in the harsh terrain of the Harz mountains... ...featuring FIRST IMPRESSIONS! A COMPETITION! CELEBRITY GUESTS...
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Craig and Joe exclusively cover the secret forthcoming 2023 game, 18 [space] Wheel [space] Tapping [period]
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Two hard men forge a path together in the Colorado Rockies to leave a life they can’t remember whilst playing a game they can’t forget. 0:00:00 - Intro, or Welcome to the 'Regular Weekly Podcast' 0:04:06 - Game...
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Once again, Joe finds himself in a pique of rage, having identified Craig’s plagiarised contributions towards The Train Rush’s topic-based episode on ‘the value of originality’? Why must his work follow him home? WHY...
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In a potential historical future-past time-stripe that certainly might definitely happen maybe, Craig and Joe will discussed their experiences with the PnP edition of the soon-to-be published Union Station. Will you...
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In a true act of heroism, Craig & Joe play a game few enough times to not suck all the joy out of it. Truly, a wide-eyed and naive Golden Age special. Topics covered include 18MAN. Well, actually it's exclusively 18MAN...
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Christmas Movie Pitch Meeting--- An empath and a psychopath discuss their experience of a recent murder on a westbound train from Moscow to Siberia. The question on their minds: Do the dead forget? (Trans Siberian...
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Craig and Joe provide CRUDE ANALYSIS containing CRUDE WORDS from a CRUDE COUNTRY. 1836 ANYTHING BUT SUITABLE FOR JUNIORS Seriously… You have been warned. I am NOT paying for the counselling for your kids if you choose...
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Welcome to the House of Fun Now Steam’s Come of Age Welcome to the House of Fun Bankruptcy’s on his way Welcome to the House of Fun I’m sorry son But we don’t stock Original analysis In this shop But we do have a line...
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This is your last chance. A one way ticket. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue share—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red share— Craig...
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Awakening from hibernation, with the physique of a slumbering Kraken and the intellect of a dozing minnow, Craig surfaces some loosely organised thoughts about art in 18xx. Featuring a special guest host sporting a...
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In a country ridden by unrelenting political chaos, Dave and Craig attempt to escape to Scott Petersen’s England. A brave ‘New’ England… Featuring Jake Klopfenstein of the Gaming Moguls as a guest third wheel. More...
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Dave & Craig describe and discuss the 2018 Winsome 18xx, 1834 designed by , set in the chocolatier nation state of Europe, Belgium. Should you seek this rarity out, like a fine Trappist beer, or is it merely a commodity...
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As the next part of our entirely orchestrated and ‘not at all coincidental or fortuitous’ interview series, Craig Taylor interviews Gavan Brown, Director of Calgary-based Roxley Games Laboratory. Topics discussed...
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Just in time to help you decide whether or not to convert that Kickstarter 'watch' into a pledge, Dave and Craig chat to Scott Petersen, the man behind All Aboard Games about his gaming life, 18Chesapeake and the future...
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Executive Director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at BYU, McGrath Estate Agents
Gaming Moguls
Roxley Games Laboratory
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