Best Moonstone Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Greenaway Interview | Moonstone Creator 59:38

1h ago59:38

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Indie skirmish wargame Moonstone has been gaining fans for its beautiful miniatures, whimsical world, exciting story, and innovative mechanics, and the entire thing is the brainchild of creator Tom Greenway. In our conversation we talk about the business journey and decisions involved in starting a brand new games publisher, Goblin King Games, and …

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#289 - Our Phantom Big Questions 52:08

5h ago52:08

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The team does not get a chance to nerd out too much by discussing the Phantom in finer details. This podcast fixes that with one podcasters wife commenting that this is perhaps our nerdiest conversation ever! We will discuss two big questions: Is it ethical for the Phantom to have a major treasure room and is the key to the Phantoms future, the dig…

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Ken Follett: A Column of Fire 27:43

16m ago27:43

27:43

Bestselling novelist Ken Follett joins James Naughtie and readers to discuss his historical novel A Column of Fire, the third in his hugely successful Kingsbridge series. It’s a tale of spying and intrigue, as Elizabeth I battles to keep her throne in the face of fierce religious division across Europe.…

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170 Our Big Faves From Gamescom 2024 & Nintendo's Partner Direct 1:18:20

6h ago1:18:20

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The past week+ has seen an avalanche of announcements, teasers, demos, updates, DLCs, collab-os, and shadow drops. Why?? Gamescom 2024 and a surprise Direct from Miyamoto & Co. We pluck out the most interesting and hype-filled tidbits, including some games you should download RIGHT MEOW. Plus: What's up with the puppet museum in Atlanta? Join our D…

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Ross Watson Interview | 40K RPG Designer 54:00

4h ago54:00

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Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Deathwatch, Only War, and Black Crusade - the Fantasy Flight RPGs that put players into the 41st millennium of Warhammer 40k. My guest today, Ross Watson, was a major player in the development of the games, joining FFG after a stint working on the US edition of White Dwarf. We talk about adapting 40k to a roleplaying game…

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169 How Did the Video Game Industry Get So Brutal for Workers? (w/ Dr. Johanna Weststar) 1:22:42

1d ago1:22:42

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Another day, another news story about studios laying off hundreds of video game developers. Why did this industry become so volatile? And what makes game devs so vulnerable to job insecurity, especially when the industry's profits have never been higher? This week we're joined by Dr. Johanna Weststar, a professor of labor studies (and Stardew enthu…

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#288 - Sounds from Norway & Sweden 2024 Conventions 26:06

3h ago26:06

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During May 2024 there were a few comic conventions being held in Norway and Sweden. Thanks to phan Kristian Hellesund who has helped us with the recordings from the events we can now present them to you. It is a great opportunity to hear from some creators from around the world. During this podcast we will hear from a panel discussion between Arild…

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John Blanche Interview | Games Workshop Art Director 49:52

5h ago49:52

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The legendary Games Workshop art director and concept artist John Blanche joins me to talk about his epic career, his methods, his work, and what he has in store for the future! John Blanche Interview. John Blanche in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. John's Links: [Morderin Kickstarter by John Blanche] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnblan…

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168 Only 34 Players Have Seen This Secret "Baldur's Gate 3" Ending 56:29

3h ago56:29

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Larian Studios has shared player data on the 1-year anniversary of their smash hit "Baldur's Gate 3." Among the fascinating tidbits is that only 34 players have reached a VERY rare ending to the story that can only be unlocked through a specific sequence of events. What's more, there's an even SECRET-er ending that cannot be reached by normal means…

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167 RIP "Game Informer," Dead at 33 1:22:35

14d ago1:22:35

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After a 33 year run, the print magazine and website "Game Informer" has been abruptly shuttered by its parent company, GameStop. Fans and preservationists have been scrambling this week to preserve its decades of articles, but the fate of the digital content remains unknown. We discuss the importance of media preservation, and why it's so hard for …

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James Hewitt | Games Designer 1:12:51

3d ago1:12:51

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Game designer James Hewitt interview. James Hewitt designed Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower, Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth, Gorechosen, and more at Games Workshop. At Mantic he worked on Dreadball and Hellboy, and across an incredible career he has designed and developed great games at some of the biggest companies. Most recently he has taken on a …

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#287 - July 2024 Comics and News Review 1:21:03

17d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Join the team as they review Phantom comics from and discuss the latest Phantom news from around the world. We also keep up to date with the latest in the Daily and Sunday newspaper stories. Please answer some of our questions we have from July 2024 - you can find them at the bottom. You can either email us, or leave your comments at Facebook, Twit…

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Ayobami Adebayo 27:47

25d ago27:47

27:47

Ayobami Adebayo talks to James Naughtie and readers about her novel, Stay With Me, a moving story of loss and motherhood. Set against the backdrop of tumultuous political events in Nigeria, it tells the story of Yejide and Akin, whose marriage is childless. The novel, which is narrated by them both, explores the pressure to have a child, the toll i…

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Eric Lang | Board Game Designer 39:33

10d ago39:33

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Game designer Eric Lang interview. The man behind the FFG games Warhammer: Chaos in the Old World, Warhammer: Invasion, and Warhammer 40,000: Conquest, the CMON games Cthulhu: Death May Die, Rising Sun, Ankh, and Blood Rage (with artist Adrian Smith, and most recently Life in Reterra from Avalon Hill joins me in conversation. Eric talks about how h…

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166 Video Game Voice Actors Are On Strike 1:32:27

11d ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Screen actors reached a deal with movie, TV, and streaming studios earlier this year after striking over pay, benefits, and AI. But what about voice acting in video games? Specifically when it comes to AI, they feel more vulnerable in the short term: Audiences have accepted stiff, robotic video game characters for decades. In response to the loomin…

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Anthony Epworth | Games Workshop Master Caster 1:00:01

28d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

An often under sung, but utterly essential role for any miniature manufacturer is that of the mould-maker and miniature caster. Working with highly technical materials and technologies Anthony Epworth has been at the cutting edge of the art and science of miniature making since joining Citadel in the 80s. Sharing stories about his time at Citadel a…

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165 'Nintendo World Championships' Is Fun in Unexpected Ways 55:25

1M ago55:25

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"Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition" has arrived, bringing bite-sized speed run challenges from our favorite 8-bit '80s games. But more than just a nostalgia hit, this asynchronous online battle has some innovative delights, if you approach it with the right mindset. Matt shares impressions of his first week with the game. Colette is finally…

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#286 - The Sounds from the 2024 Supanova & LFMBEC Dinner 1:01:55

23d ago1:01:55

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The Sydney weekend in June every year is the national phan 'Meca' weekend that a lot of hardcore Australian phans enjoy attending. For 2024, Chronicle Chamber team members Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker made their way to the event and present a wrap-up of the event. This podcast is the collection of our thoughts as we sit together in the same room f…

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Sacha Lightfoot | Indie RPG Designer 52:50

26d ago52:50

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Ronin is a Mork Borg compatible RPG that brings the samurai and yokai of mediaeval Japan to life on the table top. Featuring stunning, high energy, high octane art and graphic design, and a solid fast paced ruleset it is no surprise that the game, and its publisher - Slightly Reckless Games - are building a following. I got the chance to sit speak …

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164 Who Is Emio? Nintendo's First M-Rated Game 57:01

1M ago57:01

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We're back in action to answer the question on everyone's mind LAST week: Who is Emio? A mysterious trailer for a Nintendo-developed horror title set the game-o-verse abuzz. Turns out, the cryptic teaser is actually a sequel to a classic Japan-only Famicom game. Colette breaks down the details. Also, a MASSIVE update to "No Man's Sky" just dropped,…

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Perry Twins | Warhammer Sculptors 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Alan and Michael Perry were some of the earliest sculptors at Citadel and they helped to define the look and feel of Warhammer as it evolved from the very beginning. Their work on the Empire informed the distinctive historically influenced uniforms, they created the Goblin Fanatics, and they designed some of the greatest models, units, and armies i…

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163 'Zenless Zone Zero' Has Come for Your Wallet 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

miHoYo released their 3rd(!) gatcha game in the West within four years, called "Zenless Zone Zero," which blends "Genshin" style combat with a "Persona" vibe. It got 50 million downloads within days of release, cementing the Chinese developer as an absolute unit. So, is ZZZ actually good? Colette shares her early impressions of the PS5 version. Plu…

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#285B - June 2024 Australia, Sweden, Germany & Indian Comics Review 2:06:48

2M ago2:06:48

2:06:48

Because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East, Jermayn Parker, Dan Fraser, Mikael Lyck, Seuj Abir and Christian Moller as together we review 12 Phantom comics from from Australia, Sweden, India and Germany. Please subscribe to our podcast channel, websi…

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Marlon James: A Brief History of Seven Killings 27:39

2M ago27:39

27:39

Marlon James answers readers' questions about his award-winning novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings. The novel, which is narrated by multiple characters, opens in Jamaica in the run-up to the 1976 election. Kingston is riven by violence as competing gangs, some supported by the US government, compete for territory and control of the drugs trad…

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Tim Pollard | Warhammer Art Commissioner 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Former Games Workshop assistant art director Tim Pollard joins me to talk about the 80s and 90s under Bryan Ansell, posing for art by Warhammer legends, the reaction to 40k in the studio, writing and publishing the legendary lost GW newsletter Black Sun, the period that John Blanche and Dave Gallagher paid with original art works to lodge in his sp…

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#285A - June 2024 Newspaper Stories & News Review 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Just like Frew, we have A and B episodes with our podcasts and because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East, Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser as they sit down and discuss the latest Phantom news from June 2024 from around the world. As the newspaper stori…

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Dr Gary Colman | Game Therapy 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Dr Gary Colman has helped to found a new charity that is making use of tabletop gaming to help vulnerable individuals through shared co-operative experiences, collaborative storytelling, and the rolling of many dice! We talk about Gary’s own history with roleplaying, how he came to tabletop gaming as a therapeutic offering, setting up the charity G…

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162 Stardew + Pokémon + Slay the Spire + Zelda = Moonstone Island 37:56

2M ago37:56

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This week is cut short by work and travel plans, but we have a BRIEF update on the games we're playing, including "Moonstone Island," a title that recently came to Switch. It blends cozy farm life and town romances with a Pokémon-style creature taming system, Wind Waker-esq exploration, and deck building battles. So, is this indie life sim more tha…

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Ian Watson | 40k Author & Kubrick Screenwriter 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Ian Watson is the original author for the 40K universe. Hired by Bryan Ansell to write science-fiction stories for his beloved settings, Watson was responsible for creating the Inquisitor trilogy featuring Draco, Meh'Lindi the assassin, and Grimm the Squat, as well as for writing the long verboten novel Space Marine. Watson also worked with legenda…

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161 You Can Finally Play as Zelda in Zelda (Nintendo's June Direct) 1:44:03

2M ago1:44:03

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We really tried to play some hot new demos this week, but alas, Nintendo has graced us with a banger of a Direct. We tackle each announcement and calibrate hype levels, along with your most anticipated games coming to the Switch (2?). Among them, the reveal of a new Mario & Luigi game, a top-down Legend of Zelda where you — get this — play as Zelda…

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#284 - Introducing Djordje Djokovic the NECA Figurine Designer 1:59:59

2M ago1:59:59

1:59:59

Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker interview the man behind the NECA figurines in Djordje Djokovic. He talks to us all about the very popular figurines featuring the Phantom in the Defenders of the Earth and Original Superhero's range. You will learn how important he was to ensure NECA went ahead in the figurines being made. On our YouTube channel, we s…

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Johnny Fraser-Allen | Star Wars & The Gloaming 1:34:06

2M ago1:34:06

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Johnny Fraser-Allen joins me to talk about his new Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting The Gloaming, creating some of the most movie accurate Star Wars gaming tables, and the work of building an entire fantasy world from literally the ground up! A world renowned concept artist and sculptor Johnny Fraser-Allen has worked extensively in Hollywood w…

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Steve Jackson | SJ Games Design Legend 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Steve Jackson and his company Steve Jackson Games have been at the heart of the tabletop industry since its earliest days. At Metagaming Concepts Jackson pioneered the micro-game, an efficient multiplayer gaming experience like OGRE that fit in a small polythene bag. After founding his own company Jackson went on to develop classics like Car Wars, …

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160 Our Faves From the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Games, & Summer Game Fest 1:25:26

2M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

E3 may be gone, but video games INSIST on coming out! We are WHELMED with announcements, trailers, updates, teasers, and demos popping off from the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Games Direct, Summer Game Fest, and more. We can't cover them all, but we can each pick the 5 games that we're most excited about, and reveal them to you (and each other) one by…

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George Yurchak | Frontier Wargaming's Competitive Gamer 42:20

3M ago42:20

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George Yurchak has long been a hobbyist and a member of the Latvian competitive 40k team, and those experiences have helped him to found his own gaming accessory company - Frontier Wargaming. Frontier produce high end paint cases and hobby decks and George and I chat about how and why he started the company, his experience playing competitive 40k, …

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#283 - Introducing the 2024 LFMBEC Charity Dinner & Phan Weekend 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Every year in Australia, phans from around the country gather together in Sydney for their Supanova and the annual Phantom LFMBEC Charity Dinner. In this podcast Jermayn Parker is joined by Sean Bassett and Nick Moles to chat about the weekend with a focus on the LFMBEC Charity Dinner. Please note, that all funds raised will be for charity and goin…

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Bill Making Stuff | Crafting Kitbashing YouTuber 51:11

3M ago51:11

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Bill Making Stuff is a phenomenally creative YouTuber who manages to take everyday household items and craft miniatures, terrain, and entire wargame worlds out of nothing. With an artistry that is unmatched on the platform Bill crafts not just models but entertaining and hilarious videos. We talk about the world of crafting, the work of YouTube, th…

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159 We Only Play Games That Start With the Letter "H" 1:05:55

3M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

For the foreseeable future, we will only be playing video games that are: A) Sequels B) Start with the letter "H" We don't make the rules. That's just how it is. For some reason, we talk about exercise for a while. Then, Colette shares her "Hades 2" update as she approaches the "final boss" (which is probably not the end of the game), and the lates…

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Adam Clarke | Warhammer Citadel Sculptor 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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Former Citadel sculptor Adam Clarke Joins me in conversation to talk about the Citadel sculptor training programme, what it was like working in the studio, the process of working with green stuff, and his career making freelance miniatures for Privateer Press, before founding his own company Black Scorpion Miniatures. Adam Clarke has worked on some…

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Lucy Caldwell: These Days 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

Celebrated novelist and short story writer Lucy Caldwell joins James Naughtie and readers to discuss These Days. Set in 1941, it focusses on the lives of two sisters living through the Belfast Blitz. Lucy talks about the inspiration for her novel, her research and writing it during the pandemic.By BBC Radio 4

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Jervis Johnson | Warhammer & Blood Bowl Designer 1:11:14

3M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

I am joined in conversation by the unparalleled Games Workshop legend, games designer Jervis Johnson. We talk about a 40 year career creating, refining, and contributing to almost every Games Workshop game worth playing! From Blood Bowl to Epic, Warhammer Fantasy to Warhammer 40k, Advanced Heroquest to Advanced Space Crusade, Warhammer’s End Times …

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158 Please Look at These Bangers From Sony's "State of Play" 1:01:58

3M ago1:01:58

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Hey! Something good just happened in the American justice system! We take a moment to high five democracy, even when it feels hard to do so. More importantly, Sony dropped a State of Play which we didn't even watch because LIFE. So we peep in real time at the list of announcements and trailers. There are definitely some goodies in there for PS5 and…

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Dave Chapman & Dominic McDowall | The Laundry RPG 2nd Edition 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Dave Chapman & Dominic McDowall in conversation with Jordan Sorcery I’ve never read or played The Laundry and after asking about it online I was approached by the publishers of the game’s new second edition, Cubicle 7, and invited to ask any questions I had! CEO of Cubicle 7, Dominic McDowall, and game designer for The Laundry 2nd edition, Dave Cha…

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"PikaScience" - Where did all the Pokemon go? 50:54

3M ago50:54

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The gang's all here to talk about urbanization, deforestation, habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, economic incentives, and how this all is connected together for your local ecosystems. We're going to look at examples of Pokemon losing their homes, and how conservation has worked in the Pokemon world, and what you can do in ours. We will talk abou…

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#282 - The Phantom Jam Print Fundraiser 1:36:00

3M ago1:36:00

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Presenting a fundraiser jam print being sold to rais funds for the Westmead Children's Hospital. This has been the brainchild of Australian cover artist Jamie Johnson in participation with 25 past and present Australian artists, the Lee Falk's Members Bangalla Explorers Club (LFMBEC) and Chronicle Chamber. Each print will be $50Au and will be avail…

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Duncan Rhodes | Warhammer & Miniature Painter 1:19:16

3M ago1:19:16

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Duncan Rhodes in conversation with Jordan Sorcery Duncan Rhodes joins me in conversation as we talk about his hobby and career with Games Workshop. Beginning with his obsession with 40k and then Warhammer Fantasy, then his first role in retail teaching customers how to play and paint, we talk about what motivates a lifetime in the hobby. We also ex…

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157 Who Cares About Atari or Intellivision? 40:59

3M ago40:59

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Colette's Internet pooped the bed right as we sat down to record this week, so Matt flies solo to wish a happy "Paper Mario" day to all who celebrate. Will you be binging the "Thousand Year Door" this week? In the news, IGN Entertainment (owned by Ziff Davis) has acquired all your favorite video game publishers, including Rock Paper Shotgun, GamesI…

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Kim Newman | Warhammer Author & Film Critic 55:15

3M ago55:15

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Kim Newman in conversation with Jordan Sorcery Kim Newman has had a long and successful career as an author famous for his Anno Dracula series, as a television personality, and as Empire's horror expert since the magazine's very first issue. But there is another aspect to the remarkable history of this remarkable writer - his time writing the very …

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Chaz Elliott | Warhammer 40,000 Graphic Designer 1:38:42

3M ago1:38:42

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Chaz Elliott in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. Chaz Elliott was responsible for the look and feel of many early Citadel books and magazines, including Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, White Dwarf, and Warhammer Fantasy Battle 3rd edition. During his brief, but influential time at Games Workshop he also transitioned into…

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"Lyla's Lessons"- High Horse-Power 23:33

3M ago23:33

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Lyla and Maddison are back with a look at horses, domesticated, feral, and wild. What's the difference? Well Lyla explains it all. We'll look at the U.S.'s efforts to disrupt indigenous cultures by targeted horses.Come join us on discord: https://discord.gg/7AJKk7G4q9 This podcast is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo, Pokémon, Creatures Inc., or…

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