It's not you...it's me. Well, John Hill's Johnny Reb has long been a bone of contention with our group. Today we tell the story. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Is it possible that old hermits like us can play with new folks? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Not all ghost stories have to be terrifying. Elizabeth shares with us the story of a helpful spirit. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

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

Did school teachers outside of San Antonio see pterodactyls in 1976? Were those same birds seen along the Mexican border that same year? Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

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

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

What? We finished a campaign?? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Too many games and too few days? Do months, if not years, pass until you get back to one of your favorite games? How do you balance the games you want to play versus the time you get to play. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today we speak with Fred and Stephen Garza-Guzman of Curious Twins Paranormal. They will be our guides into the world of Dark Tourism, Show Notes Curious Twins Webpage Curious Travels Podcast Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

LET'S GET READY TO RUMMBBBLE! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

In this episode we start a three part series on the business of the paranormal. Our first stop is the Haunted Dollhouse Museum in San Antonio, Texas. I chat with Giovanna Albrecht, the owner of this creepy boutique and museum. Show Notes Haunted Dollhouse Museum on Instagram Curious Twin Paranormal Music by TunePocket…

We are half way through our first campaign in our Zulu Wars skirmish game. Show Notes Blood and Steel Rules Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

If energy and emotions attract ghosts, then why wouldn't a school be a hot bed of activity? Show Notes Listen to Vegetarian Zen here Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

Today I interview Larry Mackey as we examine why the ranks of wargamers is not more diverse. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Where do you wargame? The pub? The garage? A custom-made man-cave? Today we examine the types and importance of a place to play. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

This week the gang talks about circling back around to Flames of War and Team Yankee. Re-evaluation or stuck in a rut? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Not all ghost stories have to be scary, What if your encounter is with a beloved family member? Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

We have tallied the votes and are ready to reveal what the voters have picked as our next project! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Do we have angels or spirits that intervene in our lives in times of need? Listener Michael's story would suggest we do. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

Taking a short break from gaming, the gang attended the opening night of Ridley Scott's Napoleon. Spoiler Alert! Well.... There are spoilers in the podcast. Napoleon dies! Show Notes I've Got an Angle Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

How do you get rid of unwanted spirits? Saging? Salt? Blessings? Well if you're in Texas, maybe you use a gun... Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

Today we give our thoughts on the American Civil War rules Altar of Freedom! Show Notes Altar of Freedom Rules Heart of Texas Wargamers Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Are we more in tune with the paranormal when we are young? Our caller this episode had multiple sightings as a youth in her childhood home. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

Sam Mustafa, author of Blucher, LaSalle2, Nimitz and many other games joins us in sunny south Texas to test play his latest WWII project in the works. Show Notes Honour Games Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Tonight we interview medium Jennifer Page. She's the host of the podcast "I Talk to Ghosts". We talk about being a medium and hoe she communicates with spirits! Show Notes I Talk to Ghosts Podcast I Talk to Ghosts YouTube Channel Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

If you want to hear three tech troglodytes talk about 3D printing are you ever in luck! Today we examine or limited experience in the medium and how it is changing how we game. Show Notes Piano Wargames Lone Star 3D Printing Co. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Tonight Adrian shares two travel stories. Hear how he lost his covers while he was sleeping and the disturbing images he saw in a cavern. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

You heard us! With War of the Roses in the books, it's time for a new project. Listen to our ideas and tell us which one we should do! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

What does "paranormal" really mean? Can it be easily defined? Or has it become a catch all for everything we can't, or perhaps choose not to understand? Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos

We recently played our first game of the Perry Brothers second edition of Valor & Fortitude. In this episode we share our thoughts about this free set of rules. Show Notes Valour & Fortitude Rules Free Download Wargames Illustrated Interview with Game Authors Jervis Johnson and the Perry Twins Help get our studio up and running! Support the Show.…

It's convention time in Houston, Texas! Andy Bouffard tells us all we need to know about Texas BROADSIDE! 2023! Show Notes Texas BROADSIDE! 2023 Battleship Texas YouTube Channel Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

You always need a new set of rules, right? Aching to paint yet another army? Well what game or time period would it be? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We actually kinda sorta met our goal! We've played multiple War of the Roses games! It's time for an update. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

There are no words. Thank you so much for listening! We will look back on where we've been and where we might go next. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Well we may not be on the cutting edge, but after a couple of years we have some thoughts on Contrast and Speed Paints. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

So how is it that after all the Epic bashing we are now painting Epic Pike and Shotte? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

The gang made a pact in January to start 28mm Wars of the Roses. I wonder how that went? Show Notes 7th Son Wars of the Roses Lance and Longbow Society - Wars of the Roses Banners War of the Roses Facebook Page Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

We wanted to respond to recent YouTube video that alleged historical games suffer from people not wanting to play "The bad guys." Show Notes 7th Son response to the OP Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

It seemed fitting to replay our ESR episode just in time for the release of the Wargaming Company's new line of 10mm miniatures! We will be back in two weeks with a brand new episode! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Larry works with youth and also has played Arty Conliffe's Crossfire with combat veterans. How "realistic" is it? They also have house rules bringing the rules to the modern era. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Co-author and rules guru Jim Getz joins us to inflict his revenge on us for abusing his Empire rules! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Sam makes his return to the show to talk about his new rules Nimitz! We also talk about rule mechanics and theory. Show Notes Where to get Nimitz (US) Sam's Website Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today Tony Concagh joins us from the South London Warlords Wargame Club to tell us all about Salute 50. It's the largest one day game show in Europe! Show Notes Here are links to the show and the South London Warlords Salute 50 South London Warlords Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Thirty Years War...English Civil War... Wars of Religion...If you long to model cavaliers and roundheads tune in! Show Notes Cromwell Movie Sealed Knot Society Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

How do you rate troops when writing rules or making scenarios? Balancing the game? 100% historical? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

This week we go back to the 90's to play a set of rules from the great Arty Conliffe. How did we miss these back then? Show Notes Here is the Little Wars TV episode we mentioned https://youtu.be/e3tvgM3_-UE Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Today we discuss rules that were influential to us in our development as gamers. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Style points? Rule of Cool? Power house? How do you pick the armies you collect and paint? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

Why aren't there more Great War games? Is the topic too difficult? Is it lost on American audiences? Show Notes World War One Movies Ranked Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead