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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Zone of Control Podcast โ€“ Featuring Thomas Van Hare of Historic Wings!

In this episode, Jerry sits down with Thomas Van Hare, the storyteller and historian behind Historic Wings, for an in-depth conversation about the intersection of aviation history, storytelling, and wargaming.

Thomas has spent years preserving and sharing the stories of flight โ€” from daring pilots and historic missions to the evolution of aviation itself. Weโ€™ll explore how his passion for history translates into content creation, research, and the broader wargaming community.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Join us live! Jump into the chat, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we uncover how history, storytelling, and gaming all take flight together.

๐ŸŽฒ Guest: Thomas Van Hare โ€“ Historic Wings
๐Ÿ“บ Host: Jerry James โ€“ Zone of Control Podcast / CardboardCommander.com

๐Ÿ’ฌ Topics Include:

The origins of Historic Wings and Thomasโ€™s love for aviation history

How real missions and stories influence wargaming design and storytelling

Research challenges and historical accuracy in media

Keeping history engaging for modern audiences

The connection between aviation, wargaming, and digital storytelling

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Zone of Control Podcast Episode #33 โ€“ Featuring Thomas Van Hare of Historic Wings!

Cardboard Commander

In this episode, Jerry sits down with Joe, better known as Stuka Joe, to talk about what it really takes to be a content creator in the wargaming space. From building an audience and staying creative to balancing real life with the demands of content production โ€” weโ€™ll dig into the passion, persistence, and behind-the-scenes work that keeps the hobby alive online.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Join us live! Jump into the chat, ask questions, and be part of the conversation as we explore how creators like Joe help grow and inspire the wargaming community.

๐ŸŽฒ Guest: Stuka Joe
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๐Ÿ’ฌ Topics Include:

What inspired Joe to start creating wargaming content
The evolution of the hobby on YouTube
Finding your voice and style as a creator
Balancing fun and feedback
Tips for newcomers to the content creator world

๐Ÿ“… Date: Oct 23, 2025
๐Ÿ•— Live Time: 7PM EST

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Zone of Control Podcast Episode #32โ€“ Featuring Stuka Joe!

Cardboard Commander

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Review | BoAR Tri-Pack II: Germantown | GMT Games | The Players' Aid

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New COIN Arrivals - Chinaโ€™s War & Cross Bronx Expressway

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British Tank Ace 1940-1945 [North Africa - Episode 4] - Playthrough

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