No miniature wargamer ever has enough time, space, or money to pursue their games and hobby. We seek ways to use our miniatures and rule sets to get the most value for money.
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Miniature painting professionals tackle a new topic each week, along with answering listener questions. Brought to you by Siege Studios.
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Game designers Mike Hutchinson and Glenn Ford talk about how, why and if they design tabletop miniatures games. With discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.
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Join Matt R, Matt Z, Johnny, and John S as they talk about the O-Scale model railroading industry, catalog shows, and general layout topics.
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Join host and miniaturist Becky G. as she talks to talented artisans and collectors in the miniature world to share their inspiration, creations, and stories. New episodes premiere every other Tuesday. Follow Becky on Instagram @ dollhouse_flair.
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Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
We are here to explore the world of historical miniature wargaming. We'll cover, game design theory, rules reviews, showcase new miniatures, and pretty much anything related to historical miniature wargaming. This bi-weekly podcast is hosted by veteran gamers each with 40+ years of experience in the genre.
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Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you gradually grow out of the hobby only to find yourself plunging back in many years later, discovering great new games like Frostgrave, Rogue Planet, and Kings of War? The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast brings you conversations about collecting, gaming, painting, terrain, and much more - often with a nostalgic twis ...
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In this podcast, we'll be interviewing those who excel in their vocation (from chiropractors to carpenters, plumbers to physical therapists). The goal is to both learn more about their various roles, and to bridge the information gap between consumers and producers; allowing us to make wiser decisions in our day to day life!
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Show about miniature wargames, including Warmachine and Hordes by Privateer Press. We want to inspire you to play more!
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A podcast discussing the hobbies of Miniatures Wargaming and Strategy Boardgaming. News, reviews and much more...
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The Miniature Podcast interviews miniature hobbyists and professionals from around the world using unique questions and deep conversation to gain deeper insight into the creative processes that drive them with the goal of encouraging and inspiring you in your own hobby journey.You can find all episodes on the website: https://theminiaturepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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Each week, I talk to a different guest about the miniatures that have inspired them throughout their life. From the first toy soldier they ever picked up, to their most current projects, and plenty of amazing things in between. This podcast is intended to accompany you as you sit down to hobby yourself, and provide a glimpse into the histories of gamers and painters, new and old. My name is John and I've been running the hobby blog heresyandheroes.com for almost a decade now, and I've met so ...
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59: Richard Gray - Painting Warhammer QUICKLY for Display
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This week we are joined by miniature painting legend: Richard Gray! In this thought provoking episode, Richard shares his thoughts on balancing speed with quality when it comes to miniature painting, the struggle of making online content as a slower painter, getting maximum enjoyment from the hobby, lessons from competition painting, how you can le…
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Podcast questions and inquiries? Email us: mattandmattoscaletrains@gmail.com New URL for the Podcast: www.mandmpodcast.com Please note: The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate. We do not constitute advice or services. Please seek advice from an appropriate legal professional in your state, county, or city. Join Johnny, John, and Sid as th…
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Zen & the Art of Miniature Painting, Collaborative Solo Campaigns, and 3D Printing
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Ryan, AKA Donjuandon, from our Discord community, joins me to chat about a wide range of topics, including collaborative solo campaigns, 3D printing, and the importance of physical analogue hobbies. Find Ryan's 3D models on his Cults3D page.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Is it possible that old hermits like us can play with new folks? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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In Episode 115 Mike has been trying out some new games and in so doing has encountered a bag pull initiative system that he found interesting. Glenn is unsure about bag pull systems, and voices some of his concerns. Then they talk about it. This is what we do here.Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.comCheck out Planet Smash…
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58: Why is EVERYONE painting Grimdark?!
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The 'Grimdark' painting style is incredibly popular in Warhammer currently, but is it really the best way to paint? Is it just another fad? In this episode, we discuss the origins of the style and how it has changed over the years, our experience with it, and debunk some of the stigma around the gritty aesthetic and its affiliation with speed paint…
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In Episode 114 the guys have been out and about selling Hobgoblin, Gaslands and other games at gaming conventions in the UK for the past few weeks, and they've been thinking about how exactly to do that well. Also, about when sometimes they've seen it done badly. Here they lay out a few of the points behind getting it right. And for once it actuall…
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57: How to SPEED PAINT Warhammer...to a high standard!
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Speed painting is a popular topic in the warhammer hobby, but can you still achieve high quality results In a short amount of time? In this week's episode, we challenged ourselves to speed painting miniatures for the #junestealercults challenge! Expect to learn how we approach painting when we know we have limited time, and how that changes the dec…
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Ep 113: Borrowing mechanics: Deckbuilding.
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In Episode 113 the guys has been contemplating using a range of mechanics that are common to boardgames but unusual in minis games. They thought other people would like to contemplate it also, so they decided to record them doing so as part of what will hopefully be a series of conversations beginning with Deck Building.Hearts of Plastic: https://w…
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Hobby Heartbreak: Stuff You Lost, Sold, or Gave Away
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The question of the month for June 2024 was: What hobby-related thing did you once own that you most wish you could get back? And also, what became of it? And, you can now send in your answers for our July QotM right here.By Bedroom Battlefields
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56: The trick to painting HUGE Warhammer armies (fast)
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Army painting is a central pillar to this hobby, but certainly one that many of us struggle with. In this episode, Ben from our Warrior Workshop team joins us to discuss how he approaches painting some of the huge army painting projects he has worked on! Expect to learn tricks for staying motivated to finish your army throughout the process, and ho…
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One day Robin's young son scribbled a drawing of a sweet mini robot. This inspired the creation of Pocket, the mini robot of leather & bolts who inhabits a world that is rusty, distressed & "beautifully broken". Robin talks about a whole range of mini subjects - from distressing tips to how she copes with her anxiety through creative mini play. Rob…
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Ep 112: What is the Perfect Length for your game?
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In Episode 112 Mike has been getting some feedback on his recent game Flagstone, specifically some interesting feedback on the length of the game. It has been mentioned that the game is lots of fun, but too short, which has led Mike to wonder, what exactly is the perfect length for a game? Can it be too short?Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https…
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Today we take a peek at both the original Dead Man's Hand and the new Redux from Great Escape Games. Show Notes Dead Man's Hand Redux Rules Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Portable Wargame in a Tin, & Random Events for Solo/Co-op Mass Battle Games
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Talking through a few of my latest projects, including: A portable miniature wargame in a tin Random event cards for solo/co-op mass battle games Playing the 'Data Drip' scenario on Titan Question of the MonthBy Bedroom Battlefields
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55: 5 ways you can IMPROVE at Warhammer painting (right now)
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Do you want to get better at miniature painting right now? This week’s episode of Paint Perspective is absolutely filled to the brim with painting tips, tricks and hacks that you can start doing right away to see instant results, and improve your models! Expect to learn: How to *correctly* use washes, James’ lightbulb moment that fundamentally chan…
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Ep 111: The Social Contract and Magic Circle.
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In Episode 111 Glenn has been considering what we mean by the social contract in tabletop games. Quite a lot actually. When we play games we need to understand and agree to what degree we expect the game to offer us different social relationships and perspectives, but they very rarely actually tell us.Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.m…
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Stacey Bosely: Economics Professor and Expert Witness
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Learn something new? Let me know! Meet Stacey Bosley, an Micro-economics Professor at Hamline University and an Expert Witness in regards to multi-level marketing schemes. We'll be talking all things college, how to become a professor, and verifying that YOU're not involved in a multi-level marketing organization!…
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I Didn't Hear No Bell: Warmachine, X-Wing, and Armada
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Every where I look I see dead games. We discuss Steamforged games consumption of Privateer Press in what some might say will be a rebirth of Warmachine, which we compare Asmodees euthanization of Star Wars X-Wing and Armada.By James
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54: EASY ways to IMPROVE your Warhammer BASES…
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Basing is something that is often an afterthought when it comes to the hobby, but as we know it can make all the difference between a good... or a great model! In this episode, we share our tricks to improve your bases and make your models look better, with easy and simple methods, (and thought processes) that you can apply NOW. We even drop some o…
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Sitting in Bugman's, Opening Your Marauder Giant
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From Partizan 2024 to Warhammer World, Mark went on an adventure recently, and he's here to tell us all about it. Also mentioned: A massive game of WarhammerBy Bedroom Battlefields
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53: Where do we get our painting inspiration?
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This week, we went to the biggest UK hobby games convention: UK Games Expo! In this episode we discuss our experiences at the event as both seasoned visitors and newcomers, share our tips for future attendees and share some fun stories from the weekend! Also this week James shares some rare book finds, Joe continues to plan his Dark Angels army and…
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What Game Rules Have You Homebrewed, Adapted, or Borrowed?
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Our question of the month for May 2024 was, "What rules have you created or adapted to improve your favourite gaming system?" "This might be a homebrew rule or something you’ve ported over from another game. The point is, you tried it, it worked well, and you kept on using it."By Bedroom Battlefields
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52: Making a CUSTOM Space Marines chapter (that doesn't suck)
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Paint Perspective Podcast episode 52, where we explain making a CUSTOM Space Marines chapter! The Space Marines chapter created in this episode wouldn't be possible without our new Signature Series Spray Primer from Colour Forge, which you can get your hands on via Kickstart starting from May 31st! Sign up at this link to be notified of the launch!…
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Episode 78 - The Trains That Got Away
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Podcast questions and inquiries? Email us: mattandmattoscaletrains@gmail.com New URL for the Podcast: www.mandmpodcast.com Please note: The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate. We do not constitute advice or services. Please seek advice from an appropriate legal professional in your state, county, or city. Join Matt R, Matt Z, Johnny and …
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Ep 110: Miniatures Game Design - More Solo Mode!
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In Episode 110 Mike has been playtesting Pacific Command, and he's been doing it solo mode, as much playtesting is, and has developed a set of rules for doing that. So he's been wondering, is a solo mode that you use for playtesting the same as one you should present to your players? And if not, why not? So the guys chat about that.Check out Man O'…
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Mike Hutchinson Talks Hobgoblin, Chess 28, & the Rule of Carnage
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It’s embarrassing to think that the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast has hit 80+ episodes without having Mike Hutchinson on. That said, it was well worth the wait, and the timing was definitely right, with lots of cool new projects in the pipeline. Mike’s hobby origin story, as well as his thoughts on Gaslands and A Billion Suns, have been well-cov…
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51: Arbitor lan: How to enjoy painting Warhammer (when you don't)
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This week we are joined by none other than Arbitor Ian! While you may be familiar with his expert lore videos on YouTube, we wanted to dive deeper into his takes on the hobby and painting… Expect to learn how Ian stays motivated to complete army projects as someone who does not enjoy painting, how lore knowledge can benefit the look of your models,…
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Episode 94: Revisiting One Size Fits All Rules
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With more rule sets coming out covering long time periods, we thought it was time to revisit the subject. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Ep 109: Miniatures Game Design - Pacific Command.
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In Episode 109 Mike has been working on his latest game, Pacific Command, and there have been some last minute developments. He and Glenn talk about them.Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.comCheck out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.gamesThe Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uEChIf yo…
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Games Workshop: Reluctant Monopoly or Benevolent Oligopoly?
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Every podcast has to do the "is GW a monopoly episode." This is ours. BLUF: They Are not a monopoly because they do not want to be one, but they do not have a problem being the standard setting body for miniature wargaming.By James
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50: What we REALLY think about VALLEJO...
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This week we discuss one of the biggest brands in miniature painting… Vallejo. But as seasoned painters what do we REALLY think of the brand and their products? In this episode, we discuss our experiences with Vallejo, their paint ranges and products and perhaps bust a few myths about them. Expect to learn what we look for in a quality paint, some …
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Reworking an Existing Rules System Into an Entirely New Game
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Paul, aka Gribbles Miniatures, from our Discord community, joins me to discuss the development of his Our Town zombie survival ruleset. Also mentioned on this episode: 15mm project update 'Goblin Green Bases' merch on TeePublic Question of the Month for May 2024By Bedroom Battlefields
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Chris Toledo has been inspired by Spanish architecture since he was a little boy looking at local houses with his Dad. Today he specializes in the architecture of the 1920's and 30's, often with a Spanish influence - and always in miniature! Chris is known for his amazing tile work which is breathtaking in its beauty and realism. You are going to b…
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Ep 108: Miniatures Game Design - Simulation, Abstraction and Diegetics Oh My!
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In Episode 108 the guys have been thinking about a range of ways to focus the attention of your game, Simulation VS Emulation, Abstraction VS Detail and Diegetic VS Non-Diegetic. All of these are ways of focusing your players to they pay attention to the parts of your game you want them to, and all are well worth thinking about.Check out Man O' Ken…
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This is a short episode where Brian and I talk about what we listen to while hobbying.By James
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49: Painting FUNDAMENTALS, how not to ruin your model and... potatoes?
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The fundamentals of painting are important, but they can be boring. Though, important as they are, is it possible you can surpass them a little too soon? In this thought provoking episode, we discuss the merit of painting neatly vs detailed and if doing less, (well) can actually get you better results… Also in this episode, we discuss the relatable…
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Ep 107: Miniatures Game Design - What we're working on, including an exciting announcement!
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In Episode 107 the guys have decided its a good time to tell you all about some of the things they're working on, including a very special announcement of a project they're very proud of.Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.comCheck out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.gamesThe Rule of Carnage discord server: h…
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Be the change you want to see in the world! Rather than complaining, today we talk about our favorite vendors to do business with. None of this is paid advertising. These are just folks we shop with and appreciate! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Introducing 40k/AoS Players to non-GW Games
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The question of the month for April 2024 was around introducing Warhammer 40k or Age of Sigmar players to non-Games Workshop games. How did you do it, what did you play, and what was the response? And, the question of the month for May 2024 is: What rules have you created or adapted to improve your favourite gaming system? This might be a homebrew …
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48: The FASTEST way to drill barrels, Addressing the CLICKBAIT & See us at UKGE!
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It's the one you have all been waiting for... THE BARREL DRILLING BATTLE! In this absolutely hilarious episode, James and George go head to head in the ultimate barrel drilling speed contest! But who will win? Pin vice or power tool? Also in this episode: We discuss Games Workshop's recent shift in their approach to YouTube, Clickbait and the podca…
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Episode 77 - Atlas O Spring Catalog 2024 Review
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Podcast questions and inquiries? Email us: mattandmattoscaletrains@gmail.com New URL for the Podcast: www.mandmpodcast.com Please note: The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate. We do not constitute advice or services. Please seek advice from an appropriate legal professional in your state, county, or city. Join Matt Z, Johnny and John S a…
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47: Army painting prep, wet palette hacks and the perfect water pot!
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Planning is something that we have spoken about many times on the podcast before, but with our personal army projects looming, we wanted to discuss our own approaches to preparation... In this episode, we discuss the balance of painting models you enjoy Vs what you want to field on the table, and our own strategies for conceptualising an army from …
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YouTube sensation Ara Bentley is known for her fantastic miniature recreations of pop culture icons such as the Addams Family House and the Beatlejuice House. Ara also built an incredible miniature house and furniture out of nothing but cardboard during Covid (when art supplies were in short supply in some places), creating a great community as peo…
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Father and son duo Rob and Norman join me for a chat about wargaming in the family, their local wargaming club, and their imagi-nations campaign. HAWKS wargaming club Rob's blog Norman's blogBy Bedroom Battlefields
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Podcast questions and inquiries? Email us: mattandmattoscaletrains@gmail.com New URL for the Podcast: www.mandmpodcast.com Please note: The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate. We do not constitute advice or services. Please seek advice from an appropriate legal professional in your state, county, or city. Join Matt R, Matt Z, Johnny and …
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Running a Tournament Part 2: The Retribution
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In the first season Brian told us the sad tale of his failure running a once popular Infinity tournament. Now he is back...and this time it is personal. He wants Retribution. Learn more about the Rio Grande Retribution 2024.By James
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46: Rating every CHAOS Space Marines Legion (models and lore)
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This week, we have another fun one for you! following from our previous ranking episode, we go through all of Games Workshops chaos space marine warbands and legions, and tier rank them in order of which we think is best! Don’t worry, there’s still talk of painting too! Also in this episode, Joe updates us about his personal hobby progress with his…
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Ep 106.2: Miniatures Game Design - Why to make miniatures games: Part two.
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In Episode 106 Part 2 the guys have been considering the fact that sometimes they need to decide whether a game should be a minis game, or a card game or something else. Well, Glenn does, Mike just makes it into a minis game anyway. But if you're making the same considerations Mike has some reasons for why you might go one way rather than another.C…
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Song of Blades & Homebrew, & Talking 28 Magazine
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If you’ve come across 28 Magazine before, you’ll know about its striking aesthetic, stunning artwork, and incredible photography. On this episode of the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast, I’m joined by editor Sampsa Nylund to find out more about 28, not just as a magazine, but as a community. There’s also an audio battle report of a slightly homebre…
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