Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Speaker of the House, Ambassador, and all-around statesman David H. Wilkins and discuss integrity in politics, the Speaker Wilkin's background, history in politics, growing up in Greenville, becoming the ambassador to Canada, and so much more! Take a look back at South Carolina when it was almost entirely run b…

In this episode Dave talks about his adventures in the U.S. and Japan. Don't forget the Queensland Model and Hobby Expo August 17th - 18th. https://qmhe.com/ If you want to reach out to us send an email to Onthebench64@gmail.com. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senator Larry Grooms, and discuss his family and background in business, the most recent updates on LOFTISgate, magistrate judge qualifications, how state funds get allocated, and the argument for school choice and public funding for it. Hear how Senator Grooms and Joel come from similar backgrounds, the S.C. B…

In this episode the boys chat to Lincoln Wright who has some exciting news to announce! If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/ If you woul…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senate Candidate Jeffrey Graham who just won his runoff by less than 30 votes! They discuss the recent primaries, close races, how to win elections in South Carolina, the freedom caucus, losing Katrina Shealy in the Senate, and changes in rural representation. Hear about what it takes to run a competitive polit…

In this episode the boys chat to Jeff Herne, the show chairman for NATS 2024 at Madison which is going to be running from the 17th of July to the 20th of July 2024. For more information check out the web page https://nats2024.com We will be there so hope to see you too! If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. Don’t forget to…

In this episode the boys chat with Chris Miller, the promotions officer for the Queensland Model and Hobby Exhibition which is going to be running on the 17th and 18th of August. For more information check out the web page https://qmhe.com We will be there so hope to see you too! Lots of mail this episode and don’t forget if you want to reach out t…

Vincent and Joel recap the election results from the South Carolina Primaries. They discuss the races spanning from national offices to local House races, how elections work in South Carolina, who is winning, and who will require a run-off to determine candidates in the General election. They discuss the HOT OFF THE PRESS Russell Ott and Dick Harpo…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Micah Caskey and discuss the republican party, changes in politics, the "grifters" and "fraudsters" of SC politics, state agencies, funding our institutions, the ignition interlock bill, open carry laws, medical cannabis, and so much more! They dig into the priority of interests for politicians, …

In this episode the boys chat with renowned figure painter Ben Flood who talks about his painting process and the paints he uses. Check out his work here https://www.facebook.com/ben.flood.125 Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.By David Goldfinch

Sine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Guest Host, Bakari Sellers, sit down and have a few drinks at Bourbon on Main Street across from the Capitol Building. As Senators and Representatives finish up session, they walk across the street, join in on the drinks, and answer some pressing questio…

Episode 189 is up! In this episode the boys talk to Matthew Grice who has recently taken ownership of a studio scale model of the “Nostromo” spaceship from that iconic movie “Alien”. You can follow the restoration on his FaceBook Nostromo studio scale model restoration The model was originally built in 2015 by Germàn Impache of Italy and you can ch…

LIVE! From the Columbia Palmetto Club with the leadership columbia class of 2024, Joel hosts legendary Mayor of Columbia Bob Coble. They discuss commitment to public education, taxes, the inner workings of the SC budget, “Loftis-Gate” and the recently found 1.8 billion dollars, allegations relating to SCOUT Motors, changes in the Judicial System, t…

Joel sits down LIVE at the Women in Leadership Conference with guest, Senator Sandy Senn to talk about the latest moves in South Carolina politics and government. They discuss “Loftis-Gate” and the recently found 1.8 billion dollars, why Treasurer Loftis is still in office, the state of S.C.'s electrical grid and its impact on development, changes …

This episode is dedicated to James Skiffins wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery! As Dave approaches 60, it is time to consider planning for that one last trip to the great model show in the sky. What is to become of the stash of kits and publications that you have gathered over a lifetime? The boys tackle this very subject.…

In breaking news we are excited to share the news from Andys Hobby HQ of the planned release of the 1/16 M113! Dave called it and was on the money! The boys mull this exciting news over as well as a second new M113 announced from AFV club of the Aussie M113A1 LRV in 1/35 scale. We are living in THE golden age for sure!…

Vincent sits down with guest, Speaker of the House Murrell Smith to talk about leading South Carolina’s Republican Party and tell stories about Joel. They discuss property tax reform, Midlands’ Senate races, “Loftis-Gate,” and the reemergence of rural leaders in politics. Hear about South Carolina’s rapidly growing population, building bridges acro…

Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by three Aussie YouTubers to discuss the ins and outs of running a YouTube model channel Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. To find out more about our guests from this episode, check out their YouTube channels below:- Greg https://www.youtube.com/…

There is ALOT happening in South Carolina government and politics! Where did the mystery 1.8 billion dollars come from? What's Constitutional Carry? How is S.C. faring in National Politics? What is the Yankee Tax? Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Senator Stephen Goldfinch, to discuss the outdoors, South Carolina Wildlife, preservation, Senator…

In this episode the boys chat with Chris from model airplane maker to talk about rewards results or efforts? This is a great little discussion based on Chris’s latest blog which can be found at modelairplanemaker.com The Possums wars a.k.a The battle of the backyard continues with the Possums 3 to Dave 0. Ian gives an update on the 48 hour build wh…

Vincent and Joel reminisce about some of their favorite episodes and talk about having guests ranging from Meet the Press's Chuck Todd to Mark Sanford and the famous "mother's day episode". The Senators review the impact of the Podcast on their own lives and on the State of South Carolina, hit the highlights of national and statewide politics, and …

The boys are back from their break with the mailbag, sad news about the Falcon and talking about the 48 hours modellers bash!By David Goldfinch

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, recently elected, representative Heath Sessions, and discuss the state of the State, S.C.’s impact on national politics, childhood health, Certificates of Need, Representative Sessions’ family, background, work, and so much more! Hear Joel and Vincent breakdown the status of the Republican primary between forme…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Luke Rankin, and discuss the new bills before the House and Senate, gun reform and concealed carry permits, liquor sales, Republican Primary in South Carolina, and Biden's new messaging for Trump. They go into Senator Rankin's background, relationship with politi…

In this episode the boys go big with a discussion on 1/16th Armour models and to help us with this huge subject we have brought in Andy from HQ models. The Falcon writes in with what is new in the model world and we dive deep into the mailbag.By David Goldfinch

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest Representative Brandon Newton, elected in 2017 at age 22 as the youngest State Representative in the country. They discuss election reform, judicial reform, income tax cuts, infrastructure, increasing teacher pay, and so much more! Joel and Vincent breakdown the status of the Republican primary between former Go…

G'day benchers.....we have a bonus episode for you! All of the podcasters got together to give you a peek behind the curtin, giving you an inside track about how we started and why we do it. We hope that you will enjoy this as much as we did recording it.By David Goldfinch

The boys have a heap of trouble trying to stay on target but none the less manage to get some conversation in about the new Kotare Bf 109K-4. Dave wins his battle against the possum, Julian is found out to be too lazy to drive to Ikea and Ian just rolls along. The Falcon delivers with a long list of new kits and the mailbag continues to tongue-tie …

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest Representative Spencer Wetmore, elected in special election in 2020, and rising star in the South Carolina Public Service. They talk about the upcoming legislative session, judicial reform, Medical Marijuana, the continued debate over social issues, expanding personal liberties, the retirement of the esteemed Se…

Hello and welcome to our first show for 2024. In this episode we are going to look at model shows without competition and have Jim Bates along to help us understand how they work as well as the benefits to the hobby. Dave goes to war against a possum, as well as detailing his excellent modelling start to 2024. There is a HUGE mailbag to chew throug…

Vincent and Joel sit down with FITS News founder Will Folks to talk through the hottest political topics, judicial reform, updates on the Murdaugh trial, the flipped dynamic on Abortion policy, the state of national politics, the Presidential Election, and so much more! Hear journalistic insight and a behind the scenes look at this years most contr…

In the final episode for the year the boys have a look at the mailbag and what the Falcon has to say with new kits. Dave and Ian get into an argument about what would sell more...a 1/16 Greyhound or a 1/16 M113......and double down with a bet. It is up to you, dear listener, to decide on who will win. To cast your vote simply go to our community fa…

Vincent and Joel sit down with leader of the SC Freedom Caucus and Congressional Candidate, Adam Morgan. They discuss his background, composing Christian music, being elected with his brother, starting the Freedom Caucus, breaking rank, the unhealthy consequences of a supermajority state, and the representative’s stance on indoctrination in schools…

Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to give you the lowdown on silhouette and vinyl cutters. How they work, what you can do with them, ease of use and prices. Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail. And don't forget that we are now available on YouTube ! …