Best Ray Winstead Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 99: What Do We Want from Game Rules? 39:49

4d ago39:49

39:49

Fair play? Historical flavor? Something in between? We seem as a society to love to complain about the rules we like! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 98: Epic Punic Wars and the Virtues of Down Sizing 39:10

9d ago39:10

39:10

Yep, we are buying in to Epic Hail Caesar! Listen to us justify our weaknesses! Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 97: Deep Dive - Our Discomfort with Johnny Reb 44:45

23d ago44:45

44:45

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

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Episode 96: New Blood 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

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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Episode 95: Dead Man's Hand Redux 41:21

2M ago41:21

41:21

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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Episode 94: Revisiting One Size Fits All Rules 49:02

3M ago49:02

49:02

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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Episode 93: Favorite Vendors 34:56

4M ago34:56

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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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Episode 92: Blood and Steel Campaign Conclusion and Thoughts 43:29

4M ago43:29

43:29

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

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Episode 91: The Grass is Always Greener... 43:51

5M ago43:51

43:51

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

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Episode 90: House Rules 50:45

6M ago50:45

50:45

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

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Episode 89: Blood and Steel Campaign Update 35:50

6M ago35:50

35:50

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

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Episode 88: Where is the Diversity Among Wargamers? 55:14

7M ago55:14

55:14

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

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Episode 87: A Place to Play 30:40

7M ago30:40

30:40

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

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Episode 86: The Return to Flames of War (Yea...we know) 48:36

8M ago48:36

48:36

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

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Episode 85: Our Next Project: The Votes Are In! 32:06

9M ago32:06

32:06

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

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Episode 84: Napoleon back on the Silver Screen 42:59

9M ago42:59

42:59

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

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Episode 83: Altar of Freedom 41:23

10M ago41:23

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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

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Episode 82: Playtesting a New Project with Sam Mustafa in Studio! 39:20

10M ago39:20

39:20

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

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Episode 81: 3D Printing 46:50

10M ago46:50

46:50

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

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Episode 80: Help Us Pick Our Next Project! 43:17

11M ago43:17

43:17

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

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Episode 79: Our Thoughts of Valour & Fortitude 53:31

11M ago53:31

53:31

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.…

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Episode 78: Texas BROADSIDE! 2023 with Andy Bouffard 35:12

12M ago35:12

35:12

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

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Episode 77: Wishlist Games 33:00

1y ago33:00

33:00

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

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Episode 76: War of the Roses on the Table! 36:52

1y ago36:52

36:52

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

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Episode 75: 75th Episode! How Did We Get This We Far????? 36:06

1y ago36:06

36:06

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

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Episode 74: Speed and Contrast Paints 30:28

1y ago30:28

30:28

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

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Episode 73: Epic Pike and Shotte or Do We Have...Enough Stuff? 33:32

1y ago33:32

33:32

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

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Episode 72: Wars of the Roses 40:07

1y ago40:07

40:07

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

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Episode 71: NOT a Big Problem with Historical Wargames 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

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

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Encore Presentation: ESR with David Ensteness 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

50:55

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

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Episode 70: Larry Mackey on Playing Crossfire with Combat Veterans 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

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

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Episode 69: Game Designer Jim Getz 1:07:07

1+ y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

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

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Episode 68: Sam Mustafa - Nimitz and Rules Mechanics 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

54:22

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

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Episode 67: Salute 50 with Tony Concagh 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

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

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Episode 66: So You Want to Start Gaming the Pike & Shotte Era? 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

44:09

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

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Episode 65: Rating the Troops 45:27

1+ y ago45:27

45:27

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

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Episode 64: Arty Conliffe's Crossfire Rules 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

43:58

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

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Episode 63: Influential Rule Sets 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

43:10

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

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Episode 62: How Do You Pick Your Armies? 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

51:37

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

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Episode 61: Why Aren't World War One Games More Popular? 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

37:15

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

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Episode 60: Is I Go You Go Going Away? 46:03

2y ago46:03

46:03

It's been around since the beginning of games, but are I go, you go games outdated? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 59: So You Want to Start Gaming WWII? 52:49

2y ago52:49

52:49

Rob Wubbenhorst joins us to discuss how to get started in gaming WWII. Show Notes Wings Palette Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 58: Can Knowing Too Much About a Topic Ruin a Game? 42:59

2y ago42:59

42:59

Have you ever had so much information about a topic that gaming that topic was difficult? Can you know too much? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 57: Does Fantasy Gaming Help Historical Gaming? 40:22

2y ago40:22

40:22

What does historical gaming gain from it fantasy cousins? Do you play both? Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 56: So You Want to Start Gaming the American Civil War? 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

We are back with a new "So you want to" series. This time we cover the American Civil War. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 55: Blood And Steel Authors Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

Today we chat with Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, co-authors of Blood & Steel - Victorian Age Combat. Show Notes Firelock Games Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 54: The Modeling Side of Gaming 53:57

2y ago53:57

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Some people love it. Others, not so much. However you feel about, modeling and painting is a huge part of this hobby. Today we talk about our ways of "coping" with this side of things. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 53: Dark Ages Wargaming 38:56

2y ago38:56

38:56

Welcome to Season 3! Today we discuss gaming and research in periods where written records are hard to come by. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Episode 52: What Do You Want in a Convention Game? 1:01:09

2y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

The gaming convention is a great place to learn about new games. But are you ready to dive in and roll dice or would you rather be an observer? We talk about the pros and cons of convention games with Alan Spencer from Heart of Texas Wargamers. Show Notes Heart of Texas Wargamers on Facebook Support the Show.…

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Episode 51: So You Wanna Start Gaming...Napoleonics 38:35

2y ago38:35

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We are going to start something new this episode. This is the first installment of episodes relating to starting a particular time period. We are starting with Napoleonics. Support the Show.By Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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