Best Scott Van Roekel Podcasts (2024)

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Review of Ridley Scott's Epic - Napoleon 53:30

6M ago53:30

53:30

In this Episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast, Scott bust out a review of the Ridley Scott Epic Movie, Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix plus emails and a trip to Port of Call: Egypt. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…

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Back In Action & Gaming Australia 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Back from Hiatus, The Grand Duke Scott is ready to bring the mini! ... In this episode, lots of emails, a look at Gaming Australia and some Australian produced Vintage Radio. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Chartable…

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1828, Seminole and Colonies At War 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

In this Bonus Episode, the October Review Revolution and “10 Reviews That Shook the World!” continues with 3 reviews. A review of the boardgame called “Revolution of 1828.”, then a review of the 1953 Rock Hudson Classic, Seminole and a game from the App Store called "Colonies At War”. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the fol…

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Gaming The American Frontier and 10 Reviews That Shook The World 58:26

9M ago58:26

58:26

In the October 2023 Shot and Shield Supercast, your host, the Grand Duke Scott has a special presentation that will last all month. "10 Reviews That Shook The World" ... 10 Reviews of Books, Games, Miniatures and Movies that will drop each week starting with this episode featuring a review of Tiger Miniatures selection of Dutch Colonial Figures and…

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Claude Bailey and Ram Anything Painted Gray 1:33:47

10M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

The Grand Duke Scott in joined once again to talk about Uniforms and Colors, and assorted shenanigans with the Friar of 54mm, Wargaming’s very own Bon Vivant, and the best dressed man on Facebook, Claude Bailey. Your host will review a set of Naval Combat Rules for the 19th Century called “Ram Anything Painted Gray” by Prior Aelred Glidden (DOWNLOA…

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Challenge Of The Voice Box (Mountie and Napoleon Stuff Too) 1:59:53

11M ago1:59:53

1:59:53

In the late but ever potent, August '23 episode of the Shot and Shield podcast, your host struggles with his voice to give the best he can with a Watch-A-Long of the new Napoleon movie trailer, and a homage to the Canadian Mounted Police and the Great White North in Wargaming! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following t…

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Greek War Of Independence, Sharpe's Eagle & Gaming South America 1:48:20

1y ago1:48:20

1:48:20

In the July '23 Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Duke Scott reviews the episode "Sharpe's Eagle" from the series in celebration of 14 episodes being on the SnS Youtube channel. The Good Duke, also reviews the Greek War of Independence Line of Miniatures from Steve Barber Models, then he goes Gaming the Wars of South America and present…

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The Tyrone Power Fan Boy Incident 1:26:19

1y ago1:26:19

1:26:19

In the June '23 episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Our good Duke Scott gets all giddy over Tyrone Powers during the movie review of the 1950 Classic, King of the Kyber Rifles. Also, he answers a bunch of email that includes questions regarding Solo Wargaming, Is Wargaming Considered Art and more, including helping a new wargamer start their …

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A Review, A Watchalong & Gaming the U.S. Marines 1:18:49

1y ago1:18:49

1:18:49

In this presentation of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Grand Duke Scott presents a review of the 1980 Anthony Quinn classic, Lion of the Desert; A Synopsis of gaming U.S. Marines at the turn of the century; your emails; digs up a fantastic vintage program called "You Are There" regarding the topic of Maximilian of Mexico in 1867; a special scen…

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All Email Show with Claude Bailey 2:30:12

1+ y ago2:30:12

2:30:12

In this day late episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Grand Duke Scott is joined by Claude Bailey, Wargaming's very own Bon Vivant, to sift thru a plethora of email that Scott has recieved in the last month. Scott needed some reinforcements, and boy, he got it! Also, by request, a repeat of Under 2 Flags, the French Foreign Legion Classic.…

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Dr. Christopher Brice & Napoleon Escapes 2:28:21

1+ y ago2:28:21

2:28:21

In the March '23 episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Duke Scott is joined by the Editor and Chief of The Muskets to Maxim Series of books from Helion & Co. Publishers to talk about some of the upcoming titles that you will be interested in. The Big Large Duke will also respond to your emails and tweets plus a very special old time radio f…

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Alan Curtis on The War Of The Pacific 1879-1883 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

42:53

In this bonus episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast, Scott is joined by Alan Curtis to discuss his book, From The Atacam to the Andes, Battles of the War of the Pacific 1879-1883 from Helion & Co. Publishers. From the Atacama to the Andes tells the brutal struggle between two sides to control the wealth of the Atacama and for retention of Bolivia’…

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Gaming Cossacks 1:31:47

1+ y ago1:31:47

1:31:47

In the February edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Duke Scott will be speaking with friend of the podcast, and co-author of Blood & Steel, Victorian Age Combat 1937-1901, Edgar Pabon as he has a couple of cool things to announce. The Big Round Duke will review the 1969 classic staring John Wayne and Rock Hudson, The Undefeated. On deck i…

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Bloody Big Battles 1:25:35

1+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Enclosed in the New Year's 2023 episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast is a review of the 1975 Ne'er Do Well Classic, Royal Flash, and a Archeological Audio discovery from The Cavalcade of America featuring Errol Flynn riding out to certain doom in the wild west plus a great conversation with friend of the podcast, Chris Pringle, as we discuss his …

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Gurinder Singh Mann and Rise Of The Sikh Soldier 2:30:34

1+ y ago2:30:34

2:30:34

Great Friend of the Supercast, Gurinder Singh Mann joins Scott to discuss his most recent book, THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER, The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914 Series | Military History Books | Helion & Company Only 4 segments in this episode including your emails, Top 5 reveal and a radio archive performa…

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Gaming Anglo-Persia 1:25:05

1+ y ago1:25:05

1:25:05

In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, a very hoarse Lord Scott breaks down what it takes to game the Anglo-Persian War of 1856. Also, A Top 5 reveal, a review of the 1975 Mini-Series "Edward the Seventh", emails answered and a very special adaption found in the old time radio vault. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast us…

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Wargaming the Scramble for Africa 1:53:35

2y ago1:53:35

1:53:35

The October Supercast is chock full of information about colonial Wargaming on the African continent plus a report about the host’s experience at Hurricon 2022 in Orlando. Also in this episode, the results of the gambling question, a new Top 5, answering emails and a classic radio adventure, King Solomon’s Mines. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK …

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Gambling and Gunga Din 1:44:01

2y ago1:44:01

1:44:01

In the September edition of Shot and Shield, The Lord Scott is joined by friend of the podcast, Claude Bailey to talk about Gambling in Wargaming. Also on the agenda is a Top 5, Audio Archeological find about Tolstoy and Kipling, Email answers and movie review of Gunga Din. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following thir…

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Haitian Revolution of 1801 1:36:34

2y ago1:36:34

1:36:34

In the August Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott games the Haitian Revolution with you and includes a very special "You Are There!" vintage radio piece about Toussant Louverture. Also included in this edition is a movie review for the 1950 Classic "Tripoli" as well as a new scenario entitled "Scramble!" plus your emails answered! Pleas…

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The Kings Man and The Tomb 1:48:52

2y ago1:48:52

1:48:52

In the July edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your emails answered, the results from last episodes top 5 question, a new scenario builder, a review of the 2021 Spy Classic, The Kings Man, and closing a vintage pulp story called “The Tomb” from the Audio Archeological Site. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the followi…

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Claude Bailey & 1880's Trivial Pursuit 2:34:10

2y ago2:34:10

2:34:10

In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Lord Scott answers emails, releases the new Top 5 question and the Top 5 from last episode, presents another vintage radio classic “Under 2 Flags” and has a fantastic talk with Wargaming’s Bon Vivant, Claude Bailey. Despite annoying technical cliches, they manage to chat about 54mm figures, Re-e…

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Shot And Shield Supercast: Back of Beyond 1:32:03

2y ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Just in time for May Day, it's another installment of the Shot and Shield Supercast. In this episode, The Lord of the Duchy of Florida makes the case for Back of Beyond Wargaming and reviews the Askari Miniatures product line. There is a review for the Tom Selleck, Back of Beyond Classic, 1983's, High Road to China. Of course, the staples of the pr…

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Military Miniature w/ Jason Weiser 29:01

2y ago29:01

29:01

The Editor and Chief of Military Miniature joins the Lord Scott for a conversation about Back of Beyond, Wargaming, and details of the new issue out now! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Chartable - https://chartable.…

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Craig Thomson, Khartoum & Soviet Propaganda 1:41:11

2+ y ago1:41:11

1:41:11

In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott welcomes Craig Thomson from @tinyterrain to talk about his WW1 in Persia project, painting techniques, and Back of Beyond. Also included in this episode is a Scenario Builder that was inspired by Scott's conversation with Gurinder Singh Mann about his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery,…

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Blood and Steel Wargame w/ Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber 20:30

2+ y ago20:30

20:30

In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, the brains behind “Blood and Steel: Victorian Age Combat 1837-1901” from Firelock Games that is currently pre-order. In this bonus, Edgar and Damien talk about some game details, motivation behind its creation and their excitement about gaming in the Victorian era. You can g…

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The British and the Sikhs w/ Gurinder Singh Mann 1:23:11

2+ y ago1:23:11

1:23:11

In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Gurinder Singh Mann, whom is a leading Sikh historian and author to discuss his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900. He is the Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, who has, for over twenty years prominently promoted Sikh History and Heritage throughout the world. H…

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Chris Pringle and Hungary 1848 1:56:13

2+ y ago1:56:13

1:56:13

In the March Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your host, The Grand Duke Scott is joined by Editor Chris Pringle to discuss the book "Hungary 1848: The Winter Campaign" from the Muskets to Maxim series from Helion & Company Publishers. It's a great conversation, not just about the Hungarian Revolution but also gaming the 1848 uprising as we…

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Forgotten Victorian Generals w/ Dr. Chris Brice 1:35:42

2+ y ago1:35:42

1:35:42

In this EXTRA edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott is joined by Dr. Chris Brice to discuss the book "Forgotten Victorian Generals" from Helion and Co. Publishers. An extremely interesting discussion emerges about Generals you may never have heard of but will want to know much more about. Also included in this EXTRA for February is the To…

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Ukranian Company Strelets 1:21:06

2+ y ago1:21:06

1:21:06

The Podcast dedicated to Colonial & 19th Century Wargaming is back for another episode. In this installment, The Grand Duke Scott answers your emails, presents a new scenario entitled "Rear Guard", digs up a fantastic firsthand audio account of the Charge of the Light Brigade, makes the case for the Ukranian company Strelets (Not A Commercial) and …

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Errol Flynn 1:28:32

2+ y ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Happy New Year fellow wargamers! The NEW January Shot and Shield Supercast is out now with another load of good stuff including a NEW Top 5 question, a Product Review, a NEW Watch-a-long, a great scenario called “Breakout”, your emails answered, and a GIVEAWAY! There is no interview in the Supercast this month due to holiday scheduling but it’ll be…

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Wars on the Silk Road Project Detail 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

10:43

The Lord Privy of Florida, Sir Scott has received several emails regarding a better explanation of his current project; Wars on the Silk Road plus a programming update about the January 1st Shot and Shield Supercast. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics…

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Ian and Colin talk Indian Mutiny 2:17:14

2+ y ago2:17:14

2:17:14

December is upon us, and the Shot and Shield Supercast goes Indian Mutiny. In this episode, a great round table discussion with Ian Clusky and Colin Hodgson to talk Indian Mutiny, Gaming the Indian Mutiny, Miniatures, Show Games, Red Wine and Conventions; Scott releases another Scenario Builder with a scenario titled “The Anarchist”; A Watch-A-Long…

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The Last Stand Overview 10:45

2+ y ago10:45

10:45

Your host takes a look at each entry listed in the New Top 5 survey question is "Which was the best Last Stand?". Make sure your voice is heard by hitting up the Shot and Shield Podcast Wargaming group on Facebook and voting in this survey. Feel free to add one that might have been missed. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses th…

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Bob Murch and French Foreign Legion 1:54:54

2+ y ago1:54:54

1:54:54

Shot and Shield is BACK with the Shot and Shield Supercast, in this episode, the incredible Bob Murch of pulpfigures.com joins Scott to chat about Movember, Mental Health and Inspirations; Movie review of the 1939 French Foreign Legion classic featuring Gary Cooper, Beau Geste; The introduction of new feature called Scenario Builder with a scenario…

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Wargaming the Great Game 1:02:09

3+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

In this episode, I attempt (lol) to explore tabletop wargaming the Great Game. I walk through how I scenario build; I do a scene watch-along to the movie Kim (1950) with Errol Flynn and Dean Stockwell; I do a review of the new line of Central Asian Sarbazes & Colonial Russians from Tiger Miniatures; I answer some listener email and I've included an…

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Wargaming the Crimean War 45:29

3+ y ago45:29

45:29

My first attempt at long form podcasting with this show's theme being the Crimean War with a Movie Review, Miniature Figure Review, a Movie Watch along, historical synopsis and an interview with an historical figure. Please let me know what you think at @shotandshield on Twitter. I do hope you find it enjoyable. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK T…

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55 Days At Peking Watch-A-Long 11:30

3+ y ago11:30

11:30

Trying something different, do a scene watch-a-long with the great movie, 55 Days At Peking. To preface, bring up your movie to 1 hour 11 minutes (the start of Charleston Heston and team kicking the boxers off the wall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://a…

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