We collect and curate stories of the strange and unexplainable from listeners like you. This is a non-judgmental platform to tell your stories and experiences.
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Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
We are here to explore the world of historical miniature wargaming. We'll cover, game design theory, rules reviews, showcase new miniatures, and pretty much anything related to historical miniature wargaming. This bi-weekly podcast is hosted by veteran gamers each with 40+ years of experience in the genre.
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Join me as we explore urban legends and weird tales from around the world. Some will be creepy. Some may be funny. Some will be just plain odd. But hopefully they will all be good stories.Music by www.bensound.com
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Episode 92: Blood and Steel Campaign Conclusion and Thoughts
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What? We finished a campaign?? Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 91: The Grass is Always Greener...
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 10: Dark Tourism With Curious Twins Paranormal
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Today we speak with Fred and Stephen Garza-Guzman of Curious Twins Paranormal. They will be our guides into the world of Dark Tourism, Show Notes Curious Twins Webpage Curious Travels Podcast Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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LET'S GET READY TO RUMMBBBLE! Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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In this episode we start a three part series on the business of the paranormal. Our first stop is the Haunted Dollhouse Museum in San Antonio, Texas. I chat with Giovanna Albrecht, the owner of this creepy boutique and museum. Show Notes Haunted Dollhouse Museum on Instagram Curious Twin Paranormal Music by TunePocket…
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Episode 89: Blood and Steel Campaign Update
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We are half way through our first campaign in our Zulu Wars skirmish game. Show Notes Blood and Steel Rules Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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If energy and emotions attract ghosts, then why wouldn't a school be a hot bed of activity? Show Notes Listen to Vegetarian Zen here Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 88: Where is the Diversity Among Wargamers?
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Today I interview Larry Mackey as we examine why the ranks of wargamers is not more diverse. Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 86: The Return to Flames of War (Yea...we know)
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Not all ghost stories have to be scary, What if your encounter is with a beloved family member? Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 85: Our Next Project: The Votes Are In!
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We have tallied the votes and are ready to reveal what the voters have picked as our next project! Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Do we have angels or spirits that intervene in our lives in times of need? Listener Michael's story would suggest we do. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 84: Napoleon back on the Silver Screen
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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How do you get rid of unwanted spirits? Saging? Salt? Blessings? Well if you're in Texas, maybe you use a gun... Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Are we more in tune with the paranormal when we are young? Our caller this episode had multiple sightings as a youth in her childhood home. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 82: Playtesting a New Project with Sam Mustafa in Studio!
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 3: Medium Jennifer Page Interview
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Tonight we interview medium Jennifer Page. She's the host of the podcast "I Talk to Ghosts". We talk about being a medium and hoe she communicates with spirits! Show Notes I Talk to Ghosts Podcast I Talk to Ghosts YouTube Channel Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Join me at The Paranormal CuratorBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 2: Sleep Paralysis and Images in a Cave
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Tonight Adrian shares two travel stories. Hear how he lost his covers while he was sleeping and the disturbing images he saw in a cavern. Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 80: Help Us Pick Our Next Project!
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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What does "paranormal" really mean? Can it be easily defined? Or has it become a catch all for everything we can't, or perhaps choose not to understand? Music by TunePocketBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 79: Our Thoughts of Valour & Fortitude
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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
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 76: War of the Roses on the Table!
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We actually kinda sorta met our goal! We've played multiple War of the Roses games! It's time for an update. Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 75: 75th Episode! How Did We Get This We Far?????
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 73: Epic Pike and Shotte or Do We Have...Enough Stuff?
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So how is it that after all the Epic bashing we are now painting Epic Pike and Shotte? Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 71: NOT a Big Problem with Historical Wargames
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Encore Presentation: ESR with David Ensteness
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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EMT, police, even corrections officers have their own stories to tell. Here is part one of those stories.By Tom Castanos
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Episode 70: Larry Mackey on Playing Crossfire with Combat Veterans
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Really...Leprechauns, Why not? There are a surprising number of accounts from around the world. Reddit story used with the permission of Fun_Collection5882By Tom Castanos
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Co-author and rules guru Jim Getz joins us to inflict his revenge on us for abusing his Empire rules! Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Can 100 tons of steel pass into the unknown to haunt the rails years later? Sound effects by PixababyBy Tom Castanos
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Episode 68: Sam Mustafa - Nimitz and Rules Mechanics
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Tonight we go browsing the internet for stories that will make you wonder... Show Notes Customer that Never Left Ghost Passenger or Guardian Angel? What We Believe was Our Daughter's Paranormal Moment as a ToddlerBy Tom Castanos
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 59: The Psychology of Shapeshifters
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Does the human race have a psychological adaptation to deal with shapeshifters? Do we all have the ability?By Tom Castanos
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Episode 66: So You Want to Start Gaming the Pike & Shotte Era?
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Can spirits follow you from one home to another? Tonight's listener submission would say....yes. Follow our new Instagram account at urban_lorepodcastBy Tom Castanos
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How do you rate troops when writing rules or making scenarios? Balancing the game? 100% historical? Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 64: Arty Conliffe's Crossfire Rules
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Today we discuss rules that were influential to us in our development as gamers. Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Style points? Rule of Cool? Power house? How do you pick the armies you collect and paint? Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Episode 61: Why Aren't World War One Games More Popular?
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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 showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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