That's it, we're done, Clash of Kings has been run and won! Join Bensome and Sellick (no Andrew due to communication issues) as they recap their final day of the tournament and poorly impersonate Andrew in his absence. This is a shorter than usual episode as its late and I'm tired. #whinge Enjoy! ~Bensome…

It's here, the Australian Clash of Kings 2024! All the fellas are contending and recap their results for the first of two days. Take a listen and find out if they're doing just okay or smashing their opponents #nerftheherd Before you jump in, be aware that this is a "Nights" episode is will be loose, audio quality will drop, and profane exclamation…

Happy New Year! The gents have all made it through the festive period alive and well and are warming up to attend the upcoming Australian Clash of Kings tournament! Join them as they announce their army lists as well as pick out a few of their favorites from amongst the contestants. Enjoy!By Direct Misfire Podcast

Everything you've heard is true. Sellick and Andy both went to masters and rolled dice (mostly on the table) while Bensome did the hardwork of manning the Youtube Channel live stream, and now we get to talk about it. Finish your last minute amazon purchaces and get your festive brew in hand as we run through Australian Masters results, the live str…

The seers have spoken and the curtain has been lifted. Have the the prophecies been fulfilled or shall the whining continue for another year? That's right, it's time to unwrap the gift Mantic has given to see if the last three episodes made any impact at all. Inside this ep the lads cover a whole bunch of their favorite goodies found in the imminen…

It's here! The final part in the long awaited Whinge-Fest Trilogy! Wrapping up this epic saga, the lads attempt to find the imperfections of the Evil aligned armies and take a backseat driver approach to resolving them. There's not much more to be said really, so I guess I won't. :) Enjoy!By Direct Misfire Podcast

What's this?! An episode being released within two weeks of the previous one? Yes indeedy. The guys have come good for once and are back again to whinge about the current state of the Neutral aligned armies and what needs a "fixin'". Enjoy! #inspiring4herohero #atleastgivethepoorbuggeranameBy Direct Misfire Podcast

Ho Ho Ho! Yes, we may still be a few months out from Festivus but it won't stop us from acting spoiled and asking for things. So we have. Join us as we run through all of the Good aligned armies and point out their flaws and how they could be improved. While this will have no bearing on the upcoming Clash of Kings book, it's always nice to dream. L…

The cold winter days are almost behind us downunder but dont fear Direct Misfire are back again to heat up your ears. We've come together to give you a quick overview of the Twilight Kin info thats been released, recent local tournaments and, importantly we discuss the impending UK Clash of Kings and pick our favorites for the podium. Settle in for…

Brrr... It's cold in here. There must be some Northern Alliance updates in the atmosphere!* Yes, that's right. The new Northern Alliance changes have dropped and we're here to go over each and every change. Here's hoping you've stocked up on frozen tokens; you're going to need them. Not only that, we take a look at the winning US Masters list, isol…

We're back! Bensome, Sellick and new guy Andrew run through 10 lists from the upcoming ConVic 23 tournament. We discuss the units, strategies and where we think some of the weaknesses are! Will the new changes to nightstalkers make them the ones to beat? or will the new look army and guile of Jeff Traish take it out again? ConVic 23 has an extremel…

Join Bensome, Sellick and new co-host Andrew as we dive into all things new! From the new nightmarish Nightstalker changes, Mantic's Vault direction, Warmachines & rule discussions all the way to recent tournament results around the world and upcoming new events. Give your ears some love and slap on your headphones for 44 minutes of kings of war li…

No need to double check if you're listening to an episode that was recorded back in 2016... (have we really been recording for that long?!) Yes that's right, in this nostalgia trip of an episode, former co-host Spoon makes his return! Following up that old-timey goodness is the fact that we chat Warhammer 6th edition of all things. The trip doesn't…

Bensome, Sellick and Huw navigate life to record the much awaited 2023 Kings of War power Rankings! Do you play with a current heavy weight of the Kings of War or dominating with an underdog? Listen in as we run through our tiers assigning armies and discussing differences in our SABCD! Let us know what you agree or disagree with! DM…

Hey, do you happen to know what time it is? Correct, it's podcast-episode-released-o'clock! We thought we'd ring in the New Year a month late, because that's how we roll... and by ring I mean talk Kings of War. Stop attempting to fulfil your New Year resolutions and have a listen as we talk about the recent Aussie Clash of Kings, and drop a few tas…

It's beginning to look a lot like... the Australian Masters! That's right, just around the corner is perhaps the best event since the last one that happened. Ten of the nations' most competitive / lucky / accidental winners are gathering to decide who will take the top spot as Australia's best. The lists have been submitted, the first round already…

Join us once again as the Direct Misfire crew have a poor attempt to limit themselves to 3 changes in the new red book! Find out whats changed and some of our thoughts on those very changes! With preorders now released, get in early and snag yourself a copy of this beautiful book and, as always let us know what you think. DM…

Direct Misfire have gotten their hands on the new fancy red book for Kings of War! One book to rule them all* (until 4th edition). Join Bensome, Sellick & some Ratkin loving guy as they each go through their TOP 3 changes in the new book! If you've ever played with or against: Abysall Dwarfs, Ogres, Basilean, Salamanders, cavalry, giants or any spe…

That's right it's time for another delayed tournament re-cap! This go around the lads break down their lists and performance from the recent Convic 2022 tournament. Join them as they blame how well they did on everything but their strategic acumen. Who knows, you might even learn from their mistakes! Enjoy!. PS. 10 points to the first person who ca…

Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as they eat their way through one of the latest Kings of War lists - Halflings! Don’t look down on them, Halflings are here to stay and probably look up to you! We cover the usual unit by unit break down, our opinions on the units and thoughts on their tactics as well as covering countless condiments; This episode is s…

G'day Champs, the fellas are back! This time they're bringing along a brief rundown of some recent tournaments across the country. Speaking of tournaments, the major Victorian heritage 2-day event "Convic" is fast approaching. To get everyone up to speed with its particulars the team go through the freshly minted players pack and point out all the …

Its true, Ogre's have many layers. Luckily for you and your delicate eyes; Bensome, Sellick and Huw peal them back as they deep dive into the inner workings of the much anticipated Ogre Army list. We talk through all of the heavy weights and the red shirt wearing little guys and of course some of the best characters in the game of Kings of War. Let…

Join Bensome and Huw as they dive into a delicate but delicious debrief of the most recent tournament in Melbourne Victoria. While the naming convention and creativity of Mikes tournaments may have fallen to the wayside; the attendance and calibre of opponents has continued its momentum. Special call out to the Geelong contingent of gamers for maki…

Hark, doth thine ears deceive? That's right, 3 episodes in one week! (take this as an apology for not releasing anything at the end of last year) It's been a long 2 days with the lads having participated in the Australian Clash of Kings 2022 tournament. Now that it's done and dusted, join them as they briefly recount their games, discuss some highl…

As promised the lads are back, live from their accomodation the night before the Australian Clash of Kings 2022 tournament! Joining the fellas are special guests Viv and Andrew as they review their lists. Then the five give their end-of-tourny ranking predictions. Place your bets! Be warned: this episode is not like the usual format or of the usual…

Like a soothing salve on the burn of 2021, the lads return after an unexpected hiatus. With them come gifts in the form of their intended lists for the Australian Clash of Kings tournament this coming weekend. So come and join them as they discuss the ins and outs of unit choices, leaving you in awe, confused, bemused, or inspired (maybe a combinat…

Direct Misfire's Master Scurriers have returned from the Mantic Games HQ with some juicy, tasty and 'spicy' COK leaks. Easily the biggest COK so far has many great changes,tweaks and additions for all of our armies! Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as we cover off a few magic items, some army updates for 3 of our favorite armies and even a formation f…

Hold on to your britches because a bumper interview spectacular is dropping! Rob and Kyle join the fellas, on separate occasions, to earn their keep with Mantic. (Are you listening Ronnie, they're both doing their job). First up is Social Media Mogul Rob to explain what's going down at the end of the month. TLDR: a worldwide narrative games weekend…

While we cannot explain the origins of your clown focused night terrors, Bensome, Sellick and Huw have run through the Kings of War Nightstalker list for you! We dismantle the good, bad and evil (its mosly evil - spoilers soz) from units and uses, auto includes and utter confusion we've got it all! Please give it a listen and get back to us on what…

"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" a philosophical thought experiment that Bensome, Sellick and Huw absolutely devour during our new review of the Sylvan Kin Army! You voted for it, you get it! We talk shrubs, small tree's, big tree's and big daddy tree's and provide detailed guidance on how to plan…

Hey-ho Champerinos! After a bit of a time off Bensome and Huw thought it might be nice to touch base. Joining them on this base-touching episode is #1 fan, Andrew (known from such works as "guest on last years Cancon casts") as they chat about what's been going on and what's coming up. Enjoy! Events discussed on this episode: Briscon: Ticks can be …

Questions come in from all different avenues in the podcast game, so we've stored, collated and deliberated and now answered them for your hungry ears to feast on! You ask; we answer. From gaming, hobby business, future editions and more, we chat through responses to your questions! Thank you all for submitting questions and being generally curious…

Happy New Year! We're back with a bumper special to kick off 2021. Join us as we chat about the year that was and the year to come. Also on the menu are the previously unreleased Kings of Fightclub episodes, including the semi-final and grand finals. That's not all! Special guest Ronnie Renton joins the cast for yarn, answers some questions (includ…

As with all life, there's winners and losers and the Clash of Kings 2021 update is no different! Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as we bypass the campaign & lore to dive into the changes that impact your army! Will undead get the nerf everyone required? Will Huw love the new Ratkin character? Does the Wiltfather pay childsupport? Our very detailed an…

The Direct Misfire cats talk through how they see the relative power rankings of the Kings of War armies, just prior to the release of Clash of Kings 2020. We're interested to hear what you think. Are they way off? What tier would you put the armies into? Are auto-wound dwarves actually fine? Does Morgoth need a buff? Share all your bad ideas on th…

You listened to round 1 so we took that as confirmation to go ahead and bring you Kings of Fightclub Round 2! Prepare yourselves once again for another totally professional and not-at-all wince-inducing action packed half hour. Will your favourite make it into the next round? Tune in and find out. Enjoy! This episode was brought to you by Maccwar's…

We may not be keepers of many scared words but we're back! As voted by you the people, Direct misfire run through the Kingdom of Men Army review, this time in 3rd edition. If you ever find yourself noticing a flesh wound or avoiding shubbery with your knights, then review is for you. Unless its a drink, put what ever is in your hands down, jump in …

Massage those eye muscles and loosen up those traps because a world of cringe is headed your way. Yes the first round of Kings of Fight Club has been completed and within are the results. Presented in a mock commentary sports gig type thing, listen as three guys with almost no commentary experience fumble their way through eight rounds of combat. B…

First there was Morpheus and Neo (Keanu not Page) digitally fighting on the matrix, now join the slightly less dramatic hosts Bensome, Huw and Sellick to see how they have been juggling online gaming! Multiple tournaments in multiple systems with numerous amazing opponents all while in isolation While the restrictions are starting to ease in the so…

Lock the doors, close the shutters and don your N95 mask as the lads put the Ratkin army under the microscope. Join them at a safe distance as they isolate each aspect of the army and inform the public on the do's and don'ts on all things ratty. Settle in for this quarantine-length episode and don't forget to wash your hands when it's done. Enjoy! …

Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as we have a quick chat about what we've been doing during our Australian lock down! Between avoiding sneezes and dodging handshakes we've been thinking about you and want to know how you're getting through the covid19 pandemic! We're busy editing another podcast and rolling dice for Kings of Fightclub so get involved …

After a few months amid the great Australian toilet paper crisis, Direct Misfire thought it was time for some third edition thoughts. Bensome, Huw and Sellick dive into some of their thoughts on the new edition, rules and tournaments before touching on the changes to the Kings of War Australian ranking system! So stop your toilet paper hording, gra…

Live, unhinged, and recorded in Canberra; home of the Clash of Kings Australia 2020! Joined by special guests Andrew and Viv, the fellas discuss their predictions for the event before recounting their experiences. Recorded over 2 days, the audio on this one isn't the greatest as the setup is different from the usual (so don't get used to it - this …

As the year is coming to a close the fellas thought it might be nice to have a chat about the year that was. Join Bensome, Sellick, and Huw and they present the equivalent podcast version of a filler episode. They share the good, the bad, their hopes and dreams for 2020, as well as a swathe of other minor talking points. I've said it before and i'l…

The third edition has dropped and with it, the first couple of third edition tournaments! Join the fellas once more as they numerate of some of the changes in V3, recount their experience in the latest Mikecon tournament, and Mr "At least i didn't come last in the Aussie Masters" Huw retells the ups and downs of attending the KoW Masters for 2019. …

Hark! Do thine ears deceive you? Nay, they do not for what you are about to experience is truth! Kyle "Pretzel" Przelenski, The Master of Crafted, joins the cast to open cans of worms, spill the beans, and upturn this barrel of monkeys. What does that mean? It means Kings of War 3rd edition rule leaks, that's what. Unveiled in this episode are a mi…

" What's this.. another episode.. but that's... two in a month!" That's right imaginary person - Bensome, Sellick and our extra salty guest Huw, return to chat through a couple of tournaments Convic & Hammerfall. We then finish with a quick chat about 3rd edition rumours that are floating about the deepest corners of the internet. With the extra co…

Hear ye, hear ye! Announcing the arrival of his royal highness. Slayer of fiends, lord of the tabletop, ruler or all, the Jeffrey of Traish! Yes, the long awaiting episode that was so good we had to record it twice. Champion of the World and all round gentleman Jeff Traish joins the cast to recount his victory over all others in the worldwide KoW U…

Bensome, Sellick and special guest Huw return to the netisphere to discuss more Kings of War! "Low point" is an apt description of today's cast as it's all about strats, lists and the do's and do not's of low point games. Also for added value Ronnie send is love with a very important message that no one should miss. Yes it would be easier to transc…

You can't get rid of them that easily! That's right, the lads have returned to caress your eardrums with their dulcet tones and harsh, abrupt censor bleeps. Join Bensome, Sellick and very special guest Huw as they chat about the spells and artefacts in the Clash of Kings 2019 supplement. Find out which items are worth your time and which spells are…