Head Librarian

The Restricted Collection

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A podcast about board games. Often Arkham Horror the Card Game, but also solo board games, video games, or whatever else is interesting to chat about. Episode Guide:AH entries are for Arkham Horror contentBG entries are for more general board game contentLP entries are for Let’s Play content

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AH.061 - Heart of Darkness 14.12.2025 43:41

This entry discusses the fan-made "Heart of Darkness" campaign designed by Vinn Quest for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." https://arkhamcentral.com/heart-of-darkness-campaign/

LP.105 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC #2 (ft. Justin from PBG) [AH CPA 17] 10.12.2025 1:26:59

This entry is the second scenario of a set of Let's Plays of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy" as part of the 17th Campaign Play-Along. The Head Librarian is joined by Justin of PlayingBoardGames ( https://youtu.be/AkD1-Z8Oqs8 ).

AH.060 - Survivor Spoiler Weeks 07.12.2025 1:14:55

This entry discusses the recent Survivor Spoiler Weeks for the new Core Box for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

LP.104 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC #1 (ft. Justin from PBG) [AH CPA 17] 05.12.2025 1:16:36

This entry is the first scenario of a set of Let's Plays of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy" as part of the 17th Campaign Play-Along. The Head Librarian is joined by Justin of PlayingBoardGames ( https://youtu.be/AkD1-Z8Oqs8 ).

AH.059 - ArkhamCon `26: Custom Scenario Proposals! 04.12.2025 1:22

ArkhamCon `26 is seeking applications for custom content designers or design teams to develop a custom scenario for our upcoming event in the fall of 2026! The Mythos Busters and ArkhamCon Team have joined forces and are accepting applications, with the application deadline set for December 31st. Selection and development will start by the end of January. For more information, please see the Appli...

BG.015 - Middle-Earth Quest (LOTR) 26.11.2025 33:47

This entry discusses "Middle-Earth Quest," a board game by FFG that is unfortunately out of print but is the Head Librarian's favorite "Lord of the Rings" game.

BG.014 - Vindication & Solo Playthrough 25.11.2025 1:28:11

This entry discusses "Vindication," a board game by Orange Nebula, as well as an audio playthrough of the solo mode.

AH.058 - Survivor Spoilers! 18.11.2025 26:42

This entry spoils the survivor cards "Slippery" and "Shove Off!" as well as the art for "Wild Compulsion" for the new Core Box for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Special thanks to FFG for including so many content creators in this year's spoiler season! Cards Images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OeheNA5NAZHw9k8fpIDrMj3QsUFzbt0Q?usp=sharing "God help the dreamer whose mad visions shew...

AH.057 - Seeker Spoiler Weeks 17.11.2025 2:18:41

This entry discusses the recent Seeker Spoiler Weeks for the new Core Box for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

AH.056 - Arkham's Finest - Set #3 16.11.2025 1:07:27

This entry discusses five custom investigators designed by DerBK [Ancient Evils blog] for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ancient Evils: https://derbk.com/ancientevils/ Arkham's Finest Set #3: https://derbk.com/ancientevils/arkhams-finest-part-3-an-early-look/

AH.055 - Arkham's Finest - Set #2 14.11.2025 1:44:40

This entry discusses five custom investigators designed by DerBK [Ancient Evils blog] for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ancient Evils: https://derbk.com/ancientevils/ Arkham's Finest Set #2: https://derbk.com/ancientevils/arkhams-finest-pt-2-five-more-custom-investigators/

AH.054 - Arkham's Finest - Set #1 12.11.2025 1:01:24

This entry discusses five custom investigators designed by DerBK [Ancient Evils blog] for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ancient Evils: https://derbk.com/ancientevils/ Arkham's Finest Set #1: https://derbk.com/ancientevils/arkhams-finest-five-custom-investigators/

AH.053 - Innsmouth and Second Half of Plaguebearer Time Warp 11.11.2025 1:36:24

This entry recaps the multiplayer runs of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign and the second half of "The Call of the Plaguebearer" fan campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

LP.103 - Joe vs TDC #6 - Finale [AH] 09.11.2025 35:23

This entry is the sixth scenario of a set of Let's Plays of "The Drowned City" Campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

LP.102 - Joe vs TDC #5 [AH] 07.11.2025 1:41:26

This entry is the fifth scenario of a set of Let's Plays of "The Drowned City" Campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

AH.052 - Arkham Irregulars #4 (ft. The Beard) 05.11.2025 1:01:13

This entry features The Beard and the changes and updates to custom investigators for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Mysterious Chanting Page: https://mysteriouschanting.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/arkham-irregulars/ Print and Play File: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWMlzgFFh9H-Rno5k4QoqVxBTzm9UlAF9rWRBH3xJlA/edit?usp=sharing

AH.051 - Arkham Horror: Chapter 2 01.11.2025 1:11:37

This entry discusses the recent announcement of a new Core Box for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

AH.050 - CPA 16 Recap (ft. Justin from PBG) 20.10.2025 42:52

This entry discusses the 16th Campaign Play Along for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." The Head Librarian is joined by the Library's new Minister of Masks, Justin from Playing Board Games! Playing Board Games: https://www.youtube.com/PlayingBoardGames

LP.101 - Lucius & Tommy vs. TDE #4B [AH CPA 16] 18.10.2025 1:26:29

This entry is the final scenario of a set of Let's Plays of the waking side of "The Dreameaters" as part of the 16th Campaign Play-Along. The dreaming side is played by Justin of PlayingBoardGames ( https://youtu.be/AkD1-Z8Oqs8 )

AH.049 - Arkham Irregulars #3 13.10.2025 1:23:58

This entry discusses custom investigators designed by The Beard for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Mysterious Chanting Page: https://mysteriouschanting.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/arkham-irregulars/ Print and Play File: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWMlzgFFh9H-Rno5k4QoqVxBTzm9UlAF9rWRBH3xJlA/edit?usp=sharing

BG.013 - Purge Fall 2025 10.10.2025 56:27

This entry discusses the games leaving my collection and briefly covers them.

AH.048 - Arkham Irregulars #2 09.10.2025 52:57

AH.047 - Arkham Irregulars #1 08.10.2025 1:10:21

AH.046 - Parallel Lola (Initial Thoughts and First Play) 07.10.2025 1:43:02

This entry discusses Parallel Lola, her replacement signatures, and a first play of her through "Film Fatale" for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."

AH.045 - Call of the Plaguebearer First Half Time Warp 06.10.2025 30:52

This entry recaps a multiplayer run of "The Call of the Plaguebearer" fan campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."