In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at some armies, and enemies, from the Southeast Asia list PDF - possibly one of the more obscure of the list PDFs for many players. As usual we have some history and answer some questions posed by our listeners. The show notes can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/04/th…

In the latest episode of The MeG Podcast we take a look at the Arab Conquests in the period 629 CE to 685 CE, a period that can certainly be described as world changing There is the usual historical overview and a look at some army lists based on the period, plus some reading and figure suggestions. The lists and other material can be found here - …

In the latest episode of The MeG Podcast we take a look at the crisis that afflicted the Roman Empire in the third century CE. There is the usual historical overview and then we take a look at some army lists based on the period. The lists discussed can be found here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-meg-podcast-series-4-e…

Back after a bit of a break, in this episode the team look at 4 field battles of one of ancient/medieval history's most famous generals, Belisarius. In addition the team look at an army list from each of the Early Byzantines, the Sasanid Persians and the African Vandals - so Belisarius' army and his opponents in the 4 battles covered. The lists, al…

In this episode the team plus guests take a look back at some of the lists used at the Skullrollers competition, and a look forward at the potential changes being made to the lists for 2024. The Skullrollers lists can be viewed at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2023/10/skullrollers-2023-lists.html The potential 2024 changes can be …

In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team continue their look at one of the iconic periods of warfare in the Ancients/medieval period, The Hundred Years War. The podcast covering first part of the war can be found at https://themegpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-meg-podcast-season-3-episode-7-the-hundred-year-war-part-1/ and this episode carries on fro…

In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at one of the iconic periods of warfare in the Ancients/medieval period, The Hundred Years War. As this covers a long period of time the topic is being split into two parts, and this is the first. The team look at lists for the English and the French, other participants will follow in the next part. …

In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team follow on from last episode's subject of historical refights by looking at how they might refight a specific battle - in this case Dorylaeum, 1097 CE between the 1st Crusade and the Anatolian Turks. There is supporting material available on the blog here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/202…

In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at something a bit different from our usual fare, refighting historical battles and using MeG for scenarios. We even touch on campaigns as well. The usual team were joined by two guests, Rob Hutton and Simon Stokes, who brought their own experiences of historical refights to the discussion. The link …

In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at one of the iconic "classical" era armies, the Carthaginians. Covering not just the well known Punic Wars, but also the history of Carthage before their conflict with Rome, the team discuss a number of army lists of what can be a tricky pair of lists to get a good army from. The blog with lists and…

For the first MeG Podcast of 2023 the team, plus special guests, look at the Nikephorian Byzantines - their history and army lists. A popular army choice, but one that can be a bit tricky to get a list you like from. Hopefully the team give you something to help with this, or maybe not ... Team regulars Matt, Richard and Nik were joined by Philip P…

Rather than get into some serious history and dubious army list suggestions the usual team plus guests Paul Cummins and Graham Klaka sit and chat about a few MeG related things. So sit down, maybe grab a drink (Paul did) and listen to what the gang have to say about what they enjoyed in 2022, what they are looking forward to in 2023, and, amongst o…

After an unplanned break since the last episode, the team returns refreshed to cast their eye over the history some of the armies of the Korean Three Kingdoms period. In this episode Matt gives us an overview of the complex history of the Korean Three Kingdoms period - attempting to get the pronunciation of various Korean names right along the way.…

In this episode the team take an overview of the wars of the late Roman Republic in the 1st century BCE stretching from the time of Marius to the end of the civil wars that left Octavian master of the Roman world. The lists discussed can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-meg-podcast-season-3-episode-1-late.html…

The 25th and 26th June saw 23 MeG gamers gather at Battlefield Hobbies to take part in a Crusades-ish themed competition. There should have been 24 but a last minute health issue left uneven numbers which unfortunately meant there had to be a bye each round. The team plus guests look back at the God Wills It competition and the armies they used, wh…

The team return and in this episode turn their collective eyes on central/eastern Europe and the Black Army of Hungary as led by Janos Hunyadi (1406 CE to 1456 CE), and the convoluted nature of the wars in Hungary of the period. Do they find any gems amongst the armies, or just also rans? Listen to find out. The supporting material can be found at …

In this episode the team look at the Spanish Reconquista to about 1250 CE, and a selection of army lists from the MeG lists for the period. The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-8-el.html There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms u…

In this episode the team plus guest Rob Hutton look at a selection of the Indian armies that are available in the MeG lists. The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-7.html There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms used, and this can …

In a return to a historical topic for this podcast after a couple of competition based one, the team cast their collective eyes over the Romans in western Europe from the time of Augustus to the Batavian revolt. The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-6-rome.htm…

In the first (slightly delayed) episode of 2022 the team look back at the Ice and Fire competition held at Battlefield Hobbies. All the lists used at the competition can be found on the blog as usual - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/01/ice-and-fire-all-lists.html Comments and feedback welcome; also any suggestions for future epi…

The usual history and background, then a dive into 4 lists Hun, Gepid, Eastern Foederate Roman and Early Ostrogoth. Part 2 - An interview with MeG creator Simon Hall. Notes, lists and pictures at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/05/huns-in-balkans-meg-players-podcast.htmlBy nikgaukroger

The podcast team look at the Battle of Bosworth Field, some wider WOTR history and in addition other MeG armies of the period. We also look ahead to the Cross & Crescent tournament in Stockport UK on 21 and 22 August. Notes, lists and pictures at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-battle-of-bosworth-field-and-wars.html…

The podcast team look at the arrival of the Sea Peoples and discuss the theories behind this. We discuss three lists from the Chariot period; specifically from the Egypt and Hatti pdf. Notes, lists and pictures at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-bronze-age-catastrophe-meg-players.html…

The podcast team each discuss their lists and their 4 games. Did they cover themselves in glory or go home with a new spoon? Lists, etc. at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/07/armegeddon-competition-of-two-parts-meg.htmlBy nikgaukroger

Our first of a series of tournament episodes this year. The usual team discuss 9 games, lists, tactics and the outcomes. All 30 lists used in the tournament are available at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/06/post-covid-cup-list-extravaganza-meg.htmlBy nikgaukroger

We take a deep dive into The Late Crusaders and their enemies. Interview with Simon Elliott, President of the Society of Ancients. Notes, lists and pictures at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/04/meg-players-podcast-late-crusades.htmlBy nikgaukroger

Featuring: my lists got nerfed actual facts from the list creators special guest Paul "stato" CumminsBy nikgaukroger

We take a deep dive into two lists; The Qin and the Western Han Part 2 - An interview with BHGS supremo Tim PorterBy nikgaukroger

Qin and Han the history bit.By nikgaukroger

In Episode 2 we look at 2 medieval Byzantine lists and chat about tournaments. Part 1 - we take a deep dive into two late Byzantine lists Nicaean Byzantine Late Imperial Byzantine Part 2 - we focus on the UK MeG Tournaments in 2021 Link to all the notes - https://bit.ly/3ltNx7dBy nikgaukroger

In Episode 1 we take a deep dive into Macedonian Successor lists. Lists and supporting information can be found at https://bit.ly/2NRKCZJBy nikgaukroger

In what is probably the last MeG Podcast of the year the team look back at the recent Ribble Rumble competition held in Stockport, the maybe partly controversial list changes for 2022, and a look forward to the MeG scene in 2022. The regulars are joined by Graham Wilmott and the one and only James "Hammy" Hamilton. Lists and other info can be found…

The MeG Podcast turns its beady eye on the competition played out at Warfare 2021 over the last weekend in November. The theme of the competition was "Biblical" armies so it was a chance to dust down and use those chariots that don't get to see the light of day at other competitions. We have not one but two guests on this episode, so thanks to Will…

The MeG Podcast goes back to history in this episode with the team looking at a number of army lists in the context of Subutai and Jebe's "Great Raid", plus a look back at the recent Derventio IV competition. The supporting material can be found at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-great-raid-mongol-style-1220-1223ce.html an…

The podcast team look back at Skullrollers at the London GT. Richard talks about his army choice and how his games went and the top 10 lists are discussed. Also a brief look forward to Derventio at the end of October. All the Skullrollers army lists can be found at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/09/meg-skullrollers-2021-lists-li…