The Meeples & Miniatures Podcast: Recent Episodes

Neil Shuck aka 'Earthquake'

A podcast discussing the hobbies of Miniatures Wargaming and Strategy Boardgaming. News, reviews and much more...

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs return for a special episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast.

In this show we catch up with the highlights of what Neil & Mike have been up to for the past few weeks, and discuss how we have been coping with the current period of enforced isolation that we find ourselves in and what other things we, as gamers, might want to consider doing to carry on with our hobby when we find ourselves without face-to-face opponents.

We hope you enjoy the show.

In this, the last episode of Meeples & Miniatures, show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs look back at their gaming in 2019 and choose the top 5 games that they have played during the year.

We also choose our all-time favourite games.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by professional sculptor Tom Mason to discuss the struggle often experienced by those who work in the hobby.

00:00 - Introduction-We find out Tom's gaming and sculpting background
16:34 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
46:25 - Our Hobby- We talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:10:29- Work vs Play - Tom, Neil & Mike discuss the pressures created by working in a hobby whilst still wanting to enjoy playing in it.
1:52:02 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by fellow gamer Wayne Peters to talk about gaming with future generations

00:00 - Introduction -We find out Wayne's gaming background
14:42 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
41:10 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting - includes Neil's first thoughts on 'Lifeform', we chat about Star Trek Adventures and 3D printing
1:14:48- Gaming in school - Wayne chats about running gaming clubs in a school setting
1:57:58 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

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In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by author and game designer Gav Thorpe to chat about all sorts of gaming stuff

00:00 - Introduction -We find out what Gav has been up to recently
23:09 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
1:18:55 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:53:58- Round Table - Gav chats about various things, including the campaign system for Warlord's 2000 AD games, writing for Black Library and the old Warhammer world, gives suggestions for writing gaming scenarios and shares his thoughts on Adeptus Titanicus
2:47:12 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Gave Thorpe Writes Stuff

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In this show hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are once again joined by regular podcast listener and sometime gaming opponent Shaun Randall. For the main part of the show we review Saga: Age of Magic from Studio Tomahawk.

00:00 - Introduction -We welcome back Mike after a bout of illness
10:10 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
48:41 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting, including UBoot: The Board Game and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 3rd Edition
1:29:04- Saga: Age of Magic - We take an in-depth look at this latest expansion to the popular tabletop wargame
2:16:37 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, including a chat about the War of the Worlds Experience.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show host Neil Shuck is joined by regular gaming opponent Dave 'The Halfling' Hickman to discuss their recent hobby trials and tribulations. For the main part of the show we review some recent boardgame releases from PSC Games: ~Battle Ravens, Quartermaster General: The Cold War and Milito.

00:00 - Introduction -We find out how Neil got into the gaming hobby
06:13 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
29:19 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting.
52:34- Snog, Marry, Avoid - We review 3 games from PSC Games and let you know which falls into each category
2:01:19 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by Patreon backer Neil Hughes. We chat about everything we've been up to in the hobby recently, and take an in-depth look at Supersystem.

00:00 - Introduction -We find out how Neil got into the gaming hobby
29:05 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
1:05:20 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:37:35- Supersystem - Neil gives us an in-depth look at Supersystem - ostensibly a ruleset for gaming superheroes, but actually with the scope to do so much more.
2:36:40 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Supersystem
Old Glory Supersystem webpage
Lead Capes
Hunter Planet
Boot Hill Miniatures

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

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In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Andy Hobday to catch up on developments with several games systems from Footsore Miniatures, including Gangs of Rome and Mortal Gods.

00:00 - Introduction -We chat about supporting small businesses within the wargaming hobby
11:03 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
38:20 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:09:49 - Footsore chat - Neil & Mike chat to Andy Hobday and catch up with all the latest developments with several games systems, including Mortal Gods, Gangs of Rome, Test of Honour 2 and a new Dark Age game coming from Footsore in 2020. In addition, we discuss with Andy his latest venture - a range of Baron's War miniatures he is launching via Kickstarter, sculpted by Paul Hicks
2:15:14 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Fenris Games
Footsore Miniatures
Baron's War Kickstarter

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

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In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs take some time to answer a recent question from Twitter follower @Dice_Dad about the relative merits of several small sci-fi rule sets designed with smaller scale miniatures in mind

00:00 - Introduction - We chat about The Other Partizan and the recent cold snap there has been in certain parts of social media
30:02 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
1:09:43 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:34:52 - 6mm Sci-Fi - We give brief reviews of sci-fi rules designed for combined operations - Dirtside, Future War Commander, Horizon Wars and Epic - and discuss their relative merits
2:18:45 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by friend and fellow gamer Shaun Randell. As well as finding out more about Shaun and his hobby, he helps us to review Red Alert - the Space Fleet Combat game from PSC Games which uses the Command & Colours rules system

00:00 - Introduction - Shaun introduces himself as he tells us about his gaming background
24:34 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
1:07:09 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:34:04 - Red Alert - Mike asks the questions of Neil & Shaun as we give an in-depth review of Red Alert from PSC Games
3:16:06 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by Alex Ley, who recently organised an Age of Sigmar narrative campaign event - Mind Over The Realms - which raised money for the mental health charity MIND.

00:00 - Introduction - we get to know Alex as he talks about his gaming background
35:20 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
1:26:11 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:48:28 - Mind Over The Realms - we look back at this recent charity gaming event and discover its background and inspiration in discussion with Alex
2:22:36 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Alex's Just Giving page for Mind Over The Realms

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by fellow podcaster Shaun Clark to chat about his hobby, look back at the recent Joy of Six show and find out all details about a brand new gaming podcast - God's Own Scale

00:00 - Introduction - we get to know Shaun as he talks about his gaming background and local gaming club
38:33 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
1:24:57 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:57:29 - The Joy of Six - we look back at this recent show and discuss what caught our eye, including upcoming new rules from Gripping Beast and Dr Mike's painting clinic. We then talk to Shaun about his new podcast venture
2:57:11 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by podcast Patreon backer George Holt to chat about his gaming hobby and discuss his subject of choice

00:00 - Introduction - we get to know George's gaming background
21:14 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
52:33 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
1:16:57 - Kings of War - Since KoW is George's current wargaming rules of choice, we take the opportunity to take an in-depth look at how this game works
2:30:21 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

In this show we look back at the recent hobby events of the 2019 UK Games Expo and Operation Market Larden #7. Usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined once again by guest Dave Hickman

00:00 - Introduction - We are finally famous, as we are in a 'Downfall' Meme
10:30 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
34:24 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
48:59 - UK Games Expo 2019 - We recount our exploits at this year's UK Games Expo
1:53:35 - OML7 - Neil & Dave chat to Mike about this wargaming event, which is one of Dave's first excursions into 'serious' wargaming.
2:22:44 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Per Broden for part II of this show, as they continue to look at 6mm gaming

00:00 - Our Hobby- We chat with Per about what we've been playing, building and painting
32:55 - Gaming in 6mm- Per talks about big battle gaming, converting wargames rules to use 6mm figures and different miniature manufacturers. We also discuss gaming with his son.
2:12:20 - Outro - What has 'My other mate Dave' bought this week - plus the continuing story of my Saga Magic Dice

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Per Broden for this episode of the show, as they take a look at 6mm gaming

00:00 - Introduction- This week's guest, Per Broden, introduces himself
46:22 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.

As explained in the show, we leave it there, otherwise we will end up with a 4 hour podcast! Part II coming soon!

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Ralph Plowman for this episode of the show, as they take their second look at gaming in Ancient Greece, this time concentrating on mass battles

00:00 - Introduction - This week's guest, Ralph Plowman, introduces himself
19:14 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
50:29 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting. We once again extol the virtues of Mansions of Madness, discuss our first impressions of Journeys in Middle Earth and Mike reveals the secrets of his basing techniques
1:39:25 - Gaming in Ancient Greece, Part II - We chat about mass battle gaming in ancient Greece, reviewing Men of Bronze and Hoplomachia
2:50:30 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Perfect Captain Website

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs decide to fly without a guest for this episode of the show, as they take our first of a two-part look at gaming in Ancient Greece

00:00 - Introduction
05:12 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
40:53 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:15:28 - Gaming in Ancient Greece, Part I - Neil & Mike chat about skirmish gaming in ancient Greece, reviewing Mortal Gods and Of Gods and Mortals
2:40:03 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined once again by the Anti-Luff himself, Dave Hickman, for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction
07:57 - A look back at Salute - In a slight change to the show format, we start with a look back at the recent Salute show. It was Dave's first experience of Salute, and the first time that Neil had attended the show as a 'punter' for a number of years - we chat abour our experience and impressions of the UK's largest wargaming show.
1:07:17 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
1:39:51 - Our Hobby -We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
2:15:35 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Joseph MuCullough for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction - We find out how Joe started in the hobby
10:30 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
32:57 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and hobby projects, plus a full report of the Watch The Skies Megagame
1:27:02- Solo & Cooperative Gaming - We discuss this aspect of gaming with Joe, with particular reference to how he has addressed these issues during the development of Rangers of Shadow Deep and the forthcoming solo expansion for Frostgrave.
2:40:39 - Outtro - Closing thoughts

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest David Mathieson for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction - We find out some more about David and how he got into the hobby
17:57 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently - it's been a particularly sinful time in the bunker!
1:16:36 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:50:35 - Warhammer Underworlds - David introduces us to the world of Shadespire and Nightvault, as we review these miniature boardgames from Games Workshop
2:54:30 - Outtro - Closing thoughts

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Matt Slade for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction - We chat about Matt's influence on Neil's painting output
14:11 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
52:51 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:27:59 - Rangers of Shadow Deep - We provide and in-depth look at all the game mechanics in this new co-operative tabletop miniatures game, and (hopefully) answer the question - "Is it any good?"
3:01:43 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, including our thoughts on the recent Robincon show

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Sir Sidney Roundwood for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction - Sir Sidney introduces himself
28:18 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
1:10:11 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:33:23 - 2mm and Army level gaming - Sidney has inspired Mike with his exploits in gaming with 2mm miniatures. We discover what interested Sid in this scale, and chat about the wider subject of gaming at a grand tactical level.
2:36:31 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, including Sidney judging a photo competition and answering some listener questions,

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Guy Bowers for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction - Guy Bowers introduces himself
19:25 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
49:27 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:27:52 - Happy One Hundred - since Guy is editor of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine, which has recently published it's one hundredth issue, we chat to him about the origin of the magazine and his philosophy as an editor. We also talk about the WSS Podcast, the Great Wargames Survey and find out some details about Black Ops, which is a set of rules that Guy wrote and Osprey published.
2:21:00 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Ty Callaghan-Jones for this episode of the show

00:00 - Introduction - Our guest, Ty Callaghan-Jones, introduces himself
16:15 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, including what gaming goodies Santa brought us.
47:08 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting
1:07:50 - Crusade & Mega Gaming - as Ty is on the organising commitee of the Crusade wargames show, we chat to him about the first show of the year on the UK Gaming circuit. We also chat about Mehagames, as the three of us are due to attend an event in March.
1:59:37 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show links

Crusade Show - http://www.penarthwargames.co.uk/crusade/

South West Megagames - https://www.swmegagames.co.uk/

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs once again have the microphone to themselves for this episode of the podcast - we look back at our gaming in 2018

00:00 - Introduction -
09:38 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
20:10 - Our top 10 games of 2018 - We look back at our favourite games that we have played in the last 12 months
1:20:13 - Other favourites - more looking back at 2018, including our favourite gaming events, most memorable games, best hobby accessory and Outstanding Company of the Year.
1:56:28 - Outro - What are we looking forward to in 2019?

We hope you enjoy the show.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs have the microphone to themselves for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 - Introduction - We introduce our new podcast sponsor - Firestorm Games
12:12 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
33:27 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting, including a weekend painting worshop for Neil.
1:13:26 - The Devil in Your Head - In something of a more serious chat to recent shows, Mike and Neil share their struggles with mental health issues, how they found help, and how the hobby helps (or hinders!) them
2:12:30 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

If you are struggling at all with mental health issues, here are a few organisations that could provide help:

In the UK

Mind Homepage - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Moodzone - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/dealing-with-depression/

For veterans - https://www.combatstress.org.uk/

In the US

https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by a guest presenter in the shape of Patreon backer James Aldridge for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 - Introduction - We chat with James and discover how he got into the hobby and what his favourite games/miniatures are.
21:20 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
57:55 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming, including Keyforge, 1066 Tears for Many Mothers and Kill Team. James tells us about his recent trip to Warhammer world whilst Hobbsy reveals all about his adventures at Grogmeet.
1:34:35 - Tales of a Twisted Pinnacle - James tells us his somewhat cautionary tale of his brief foray into the hobby as a retail seller. On a more positive note, he then shares with us his passion for repurposing toys as wargaming models.
2:38:42 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

James Aldridge's hobby blog can be found here

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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Dave Hickman for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 - Introduction - We start the show by chatting with Dave and discover how he got into the hobby.
18:07 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
51:12 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming, including Deep Madness, Gloomhaven, Gangs of Rome and Man O'War
1:18:17 - The Meeples Challenge - catching up with Neil & Mike's project progress
1:29:32 - Tales of Gaming - We chat to Dave about his gaming hobby, and also give an overview of the new Mortal Gods skirmish game, coming from War Banner in 2019.
2:22:32 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of 'Rise of the Anti-Luff'.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Josh Langley-Shuck for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 - Introduction - We start the show by catching up with what Josh is currently up to.
07:45 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
33:22 - Our Hobby / The Meeples Challenge - We talk about our recent gaming and also review Miniature Wargaming: The Movie
1:11:19 - Review - We take an in-depth look at The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and its recent digital version.
2:29:40 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of 'Rise of the Anti-Luff'.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 - Introduction - We start the show by catching up with Terras, and find out what the latest offerings from Geek Nation Tours.
17:05 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases, plus we consider if the waiting time for Kickstarters impacts our eventual enjoyment of the games/models we ordered.
58:40 - Our Hobby / The Meeples Challenge - Teras talks about Kill Team and Frostgrave, Neil discusses Imperial Assault: Legends of the Alliance and Escape from Colditz whilst Mike gives an update on his LOTR painting. We also catch up on the latest progress on the Challenge.
1:35:45 - Review - It's time to talk big, stompy fighting machines as Mike & Teras chat to Neil, giving an in-depth look at Adeptus Titanicus
2:43:10 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of 'Rise of the Anti-Luff'.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Dave Luff for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 - Introduction - As we start the show we share our thoughts on the recent release of the Command & Colors: Ancients video game and discuss the announcement from Devil Pig Games about their financial difficulties.
26:50 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases
54:47 - Our Hobby - Mike talks about painting 2mm miniatures, Dave loses his flesh painting mojo and Neil shares his thoughts on Saga 2,0 and Taiyo Dynasties.
1:24:02 - The Meeples Challenge - Neil talks about his campaign background, whilst Mike decides on his rules - Et Sans Resultat!
1:42:22 - Review - Neil & Dave chat in-depth to Mike about their thoughts and experiences playing Gloomhaven
2:59:27 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of 'Rise of the Anti-Luff'.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Welcome to Episode 251 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples Crew return from their summer break with a show that looks back at what they have been doing over the summer.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Dave Luff as they confess their hobby purchases, discuss what games they have been playing and talk about their latest hobby projects.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Welcome to Episode 250 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode the Meeples crew - Neil, Mike & Mike - get together to celebrate the 250th episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast!

In honour of the occasion, we answer a huge number of questions from listeners that have been given to us via the blog, Facebook and e-mail.

Settle yourselves in folks, this is a long one (3 hours!)

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Summer Break As we said on the show, the podcast is now taking a break for the next couple of months (our first holiday in 4 years!) so there will be no new episodes of Meeples & Miniatures published until September.

However, there will be new blog posts, plus several Patreon-exclusive audios, published over the summer.

Welcome to Episode 249 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by Dave Luff (yes, he's back!) and Josh Langley-Shuck to chat about their recent visit to the UK Games Expo 2018.

We hope you enjoy the show.

UK Games Expo website

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Welcome to Episode 248 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode the Meeples crew get together and catch up with what they have been up to in the past few weeks, including games they have played and miniatures they have painted.

Following that, join them in the confessional as they unburden their souls about what they've been buying recently.

Later in the show they take an in-depth look at one of the Welsh Wizard's favourite games of recent months - 7th Continent

Finally, we answer, at some length, a listener question about 3D printing

We hope you enjoy the show.

7th Continent website

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Welcome to Episode 247 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode the Meeples crew get together and catch up with what they have been up to in the past few weeks, including games they have played and miniatures they have painted.

Following that, join them in the confessional as they unburden their souls about what they've been buying recently.

Later in the show they delve into the Meeples Bunker archives to review the WW2 Air Combat game Bag The Hun from Too Fat Lardies

Finally, we have a brief chat about the recent announcement from Fantasy Flight Games about the second edition of the X-Wing Miniatures Game.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Too Fat Lardies website
Bag The Hun products

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Welcome to Episode 246 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode the Meeples crew get together and catch up with what they have been up to in the past few weeks, including games they have played and miniatures they have painted.

Following that, join them in the confessional as they unburden their souls about what they've been buying recently.

Later in the show, they are joined by Michael Lovejoy from Oathsworn Miniatures.

We catch up with what Oathsworn have been up to for the last year, and chat about the brand new hardback version of the Burrows & Badgers skirmish rules.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Burrows & Badgers website
Oathsworn Miniatures website

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Welcome to Episode 245 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode the Meeples crew get together and catch up with what they have been up to, hobby-wise, in the past few weeks

Later in the show, they are joined by Adrian McWalter from Stand To Games.

We catch up with what Adrian and Quinton have been up to in the last year, and discuss their new projects with rules based in the Americas of the 18th and 19th Century

We hope you enjoy the show.

Stand To Games

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Welcome to Episode 244 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode the Meeples crew are joined by Richard Clarke and Nick Skinner from Too Fat Lardies.

We catch up with what TFL have been up to over the last year, with the main focus of our discussion being the forthcoming rules for WWII Tank Combat - What a Tanker!

We hope you enjoy the show.

Too Fat Lardies
The TooFatLardies Oddcast
What a Tanker Advance Order Bundle

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Welcome to Episode 243 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played, the miniatures they have painted a what has found its way into their hobby shopping baskets.

For our feature interview, we talk to Joe Selah from Lucid Eye Publications. We find out about how this company started and look at the games and beautiful miniatures that this company produces, including the forthcoming fantasy game The Red Book of the Elf King.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Lucid Eye Publications

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Welcome to Episode 242 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played and the miniatures they have painted.

For our feature interview, we talk to Andy Cooper from West Wind Productions/Forged in Battle. We catch up with what they have been up to in the last year (we last interviewed Andy on episode #195) and ask him all about the War & Empire III Kickstarter that is running until the 3rd March 2018.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Westwind Productions Website
Forged in Battle Website
War & Empire II: Dark Ages Kickstarter

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Welcome to Episode 241 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played and the miniatures they have painted.

For our feature interview, we talk to Peter Berry of Baccus 6mm. We catch up with what Baccus has been doing over the past year, and get a preview of what is coming in 2018.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Welcome to Episode 240 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the Christmas period, chatting about the games they have played and the miniatures they have painted.

For our feature interview, we talk to Andrew Laing about his new American Football game - Fourth Quarter Football - which is currently funding on Kickstarter

We hope you enjoy the show.

Fourth Quarter Football - Kickstarter
Fourth Quarter Football - Facebook
Fourth Quarter Football - YouTube
UBoot - The Boardgame
Nemesis - Kickstarter
Boards & Swords Hobbies

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Welcome to Episode 239 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

As we enter 2018, the Meeples crew get together to talk about what their Top 5 favourite games of 2017. As well as counting down our favourite games, we also talk about our favourite miniatures, best gaming experiences and reveal our biggest gaming disappointments of last year.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 238 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

For this bonus episode of Meeples & Miniatures, Neil & Mike are joined by Annie Normanfrom Bad Squiddo Games. We catch up with what she has been up to in 2017, and get a preview of the Freya's Wrath Kickstarter, which is launching in January.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Bad Squiddo Games website
Running for Peegs

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Welcome to Episode 237 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Karl Perrettonfrom Crooked Dice Game Design Studio. We catch up with what they have been up to and get a glimpse of their future plans, including a project that they have been working on with Peter Wright from Edgehill University

We hope you enjoy the show.

Crooked Dice website

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Welcome to Episode 236 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Andy Hoibday, owner of Footsore Miniatures, about their forthcoming game Gangs of Rome. And, whilst he was on the show, Neil also quizzed him about future plans for Test of Honour.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Gangs of Rome website
Footsore Miniatures
Sarissa Precision - Streets of Rome

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Welcome to Episode 235 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Mike Hutchinson, author of the new post-apocalyptic racing game rules from Osprey Publishing, Gaslands.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Osprey Publishing - Gaslands
Gaslands website

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The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Simon Miller, author of Too The Strongest. We catch up with everything that has been happening with those Ancients rules and also discuss his new sety of English Civil War rules which are due for release next year - For King And Parliament.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Big Red Bat Blog
Big Red Bat Shop
For King And Parliament website

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Welcome to Episode 233 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to. As well as chatting about their gaming, they also discuss the recent Derby Worlds show, the Battle of Britain Kickstarter from PSC Games and The Welsh Wizzard finally reveals all about 'the game that cannot be mentioned'.

For the feature part of our show we do something a little different as we chat with James Morris from the Lenton Gamers about the inspiration behind their award winning 'Oppy Wood' demonstration/participation game.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Oppy Wood at Partizan
Oppy Wood at Hereward

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Welcome to Episode 232 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this time includes Test of Honour, Dire Wolf Rampant, 7th Continent and Arkham Horror: The Card Game.

For the feature part of our show, we review Star Wars: Imperial Assault from Fantasy Flight Games

We hope you enjoy the show.

FFG Imperial Assault website
Imperial Assault Campaign Spreadsheet (BoardGameGeek)
Sorastro's Star Wars Imperial Assault Painting Guide

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Welcome to Episode 231 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Due to the length of this week's feature interview, this weeks show has minimal chat about what we've been getting up to. Instead, we launch into our feature, which is an interview with game designer Jake Thornton.

The main aim of the chat is to find out the latest on Mythic Battles: Pantheon and also find out as much as possible about the forthcoming game: Time of Legends: Joan of Arc, which is launching on Kickstarter on the 10th October.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Mythic Games website
Joan of Arc Facebook group

That dragon

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Welcome to Episode 230 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Wings of Glory WWI, Conqueror Models Dwarves, Star Wars: Armada and Empires at War buildings.

For the feature part of our show this week, we chat with Jon Tuffley from Ground Zero Games. We talk about how he got started in the industry, the birth of the classic games Full Thrust, Dirtside and Stargrunt, and what the company is doing at the moment. We even get chance to answer a few listener questions.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Ground Zero Games
Ground Zero Games Rules Downloads
Daemonscape

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Welcome to Episode 229 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Direwolf Rampant, Lord of the Rings miniatures and The Lord of the Rings Card Game.

For the feature part of our show this week, we provide an in-depth review of the boardgame The Godfathe: Corleone's Empire - designed by Eric M Lang and published by Cool Mini Or Not.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Thanks to Firestorm Games for providing us with a copy of the game to play and review

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Welcome to Episode 228 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Tokaido, Space Hulk: Death Angel and The Hereward Wargames Show.

For the feature part of our show, we catch up with Shawn Carpenter from Ambush Alley Games. We chat about their publishing contract with Osprey Publishing, what has been happening since that contract came to an end, and look forward to the release of Ambush Alley: CQB

We hope you enjoy the show.

Ambush Alley Games website
Ambush Alley Games on Facebook

P.S. Sorry for the sound quality of my microphone in some parts of this episode. I have been working away from home, so recorded this on my phone from my hotel room.

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Welcome to Episode 227 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition, 7TV, Imperial Assault and The Trials and Tribulations of attempting to purchase a 15mm Achilles.

For the feature part of our show, we talk to Andy Walpole, the Events Manager at Firestorm Games. We chat about what the venue has to offer and try to discover the secrets of its success.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Firestorm Games
Hereward Wargames Show

P.S. I apologise in advance for the end of the show - I wanted to re-record it, but faced a co-host rebellion!

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Events of the last 24 hours have forced us to change the contents of this show at the last minute.

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes the boardgames 7th Continent and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire plus The Other Partizan wargaming show.

We also chat about some of the recent news announcements from GenCon 50, including Time of Legends: Joan of Arc and Star Wars: Legion.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Caption competition! Please enter your captions to us using the title "Under the desk caption competition" to competition@meeplesandminiatures.co.uk

Closing date 31st August 2017.

Two winners will win either the Wild West or Black Powder variant of A Fistful of Lead, which is reviewed here.

Welcome to Episode 225 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes the boardgames Amyitis, Samurai, Nine Worlds and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire plus a visit to Firestorm Games, Cardiff.

For the feature part of our show, we chat onve again with rules author Sam Mustafa about his new World War II wargame - Rommel

We hope you enjoy the show.

Honour Games - Rommel
Firestorm Games

Caption competition! Please enter your captions to us using the title "Under the desk caption competition" to competition@meeplesandminiatures.co.uk

Closing date 31st August 2017.

Two winners will win either the Wild West or Black Powder variant of A Fistful of Lead, which is reviewed here.

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Welcome to Episode 224 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Conan, Dungeon Saga, Lion Rampant, Lord of the Rings miniatures and I Ain't Been Shot Mum

For the feature part of our show, we chat with rules author Adrian McWalter about his upcoming Napoleonic skirmish rules - Forager - which launch on Kickstarter on the 18th August 2017

We hope you enjoy the show.

Stand To Games - Forager

Caption competition! Please enter your captions to us using the title "Under the desk caption competition" to competition@meeplesandminiatures.co.uk

Closing date 31st August 2017.

Two winners will win either the Wild West or Black Powder variant of A Fistful of Lead, which is reviewed here.

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Welcome to Episode 223 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes The GROGNARD Files podcast, I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Operation White Hot and Ninja All-Stars

For the feature part of our show, we chat with rules author Mark Lewis about the fantasy version of his excellent Sword & Spear big battle rules - Sword & Spear Fantasy

We hope you enjoy the show.

Great Escape Games - Sword & Spear
Polkovnik Productions Sword & Spear Fantasy Page
Sword & Spear Fantasy forum
The GROGNARD files podcast
Eureka Miniatures Hawkmoon miniatures
Operation 'White Hot'
Hereward Wargames Show
Ninja All-Stars
Antenocitis Workshop US-IMF Kickstarter

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Welcome to Episode 222 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Dungeon Saga and painting Avatars of War Dwarves

For the feature part of our show, we talk to Lewis Clark from Troll Trader about the relaunch of Carnevale - a skirmish wargame set in the streets of 18th Century Venice - which is currently funding a new 2-player starter box set on Kickstarter.

We hope you enjoy the show - even the bits about baking (!)

Carnevale kickstarter page
Troll Trader website
Troll Trader eBay Store
A Song of Ice & Fire kickstarter
Courgette & Ginger cake recipe

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Welcome to Episode 221 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Lord of Waterdeep, Dungeon Saga, Open Combatand Conan

For the feature part of our show, we chat all about terrain mats with Chris Ward and Cory Ringfrom Cigar Box Battle. We find out the company background, talk about their product range and look forward to their imminent Kickstarter project.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Cigar Box Battle
Cigar Box Battle on YouTube
Test of Honour: Warring States event

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Welcome to Episode 220 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Warhammer 40K 8th Edition and Conan

For the feature part of our show, we ponder the subject of how much our miniatures collections are worth with Peter Riley and David Pead from the Wargamers Collection Calulator website.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Wargames Collection Calculator

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Welcome to Episode 219 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum Lite, Star Wars: Rebellion and Vallejo Glaze Medium.

For the feature part of our show, we return to our in-depth reviews as we take a look at the Runewars Miniatures Game, which is the recent new fantasy wargame published by Fantasy Flight Games.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Fantasy Flight Games - Runewars Miniatures Game

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Welcome to Episode 218 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Dungeon Saga, Runewars Miniatures Game and painting.

In our feature interview, we are joined by guest David Marshall from TMTerrain

We discuss how David started in the hobby, how he got into making custom terrain and quiz him about the techniques he uses when building scenery. This also includes a Q&A with listener questions.

We hope you enjoy the show.

TMTerrain

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Welcome to Episode 217 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get back together to catch up with what they have been up to. This week's topics include Lords of Waterdeep, Skytrex Sherman Crabs, Runewars Miniatures Game, 4Grounds forthcoming Fabled Realms and W40K 8th Edition.

In our feature interview, we are joined by guest Craig Cartmell from The Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare.

We discuss (amongst other things) how Craig got into the hobby, his journey in writing rules, the evolution of TMOGW's product line (In Her Majesty's Name, Daisho, Blood Eagle and Gothic) and the differences between writing for a publisher and self-publishing your own rules.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare
In Her Majesty's Name
Daisho
Blood Eagle

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Welcome to Episode 216 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get back together to catch up with what they have been up to for the last few weeks, including some final thoughts on the UK Games Expo and a report from Operation Market Larden #5.

For this weeks interview, we are joined by guest Bill Thornhill from Footsore Miniatures.

We discuss how Bill started in the hobby, the ranges Footsore produce and what's coming up in the near future.

We hope you enjoy the show*

Footsore Miniatures

*No Pandas were hurt in the making of this podcast

Welcome to Episode 215 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show the Meeples Crew are joined by guest Alan Crooks of White Dragon Miniatures.

We discuss WDM's two kickstarter projects: MTU & Shattered Void, along with their growing range of terrain and forthcoming Mech game. Along the way we chat about the pros and cons of Kickstarter, working with 3rd party companies and 3D printing.

We hope you enjoy the show.

White Dragon Miniatures

Welcome to Episode 214 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show host Neil Shuck is joined by his son Josh Langley-Shuck as they travel to the UK Games Expo 2017 in Birmingham and bring you interviews and their impressions from day #3 of the event.

We hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 - Intro
06:50 - Batman - The Boardgame
12:40 - Ninja All Stars
25:24 - Super Dungeon Explore
47:16 - Open Combat
54:07 - Hawk Wargames
1:01:20 - Oathsworn Miniatures
1:10:00 - Closing Comments

Welcome to Episode 213 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Dave Luff travels to the UK Games Expo 2017 in Birmingham and bring you interviews and their impressions from day #2 of the event.

We hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 - Intro
03:40 - 4Ground
21:23 - Devil Pig Games
31:07 - Ham & Jam
41:40 - Thoughts on the Expo
58:05 - Closing Comments

Welcome to Episode 212 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show host Neil Shuck travels to the UK Games Expo 2017 in Birmingham and brings you a number of interviews from day #1 of the event.

We hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 - Intro
03:57 - Dust 1947
09:35 - Harps Corporation
15:00 - Elemental Ascent
20:15 - Devir - Fan Hunter
24:00 - Gloom of Kilforth & 1066, Tears to Many Mothers
34:20 - Troll Trader - Rumbleslam
45:00 - Troll Trader - Carnevale
54:30 - Braincrack Games - Farsight
1:00:44 - Word Forged Games
1:15:02 - Fourth Quarter Football
1:28:15 - Modiphius Entertainment
1:49:02 - Warbases
2:01:39 - Shed Games
2:11:38 - Closing Comments

Welcome to Episode 211 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, & Mike Whitaker catch up with what they've been up to in the hobby this week, including Neil & Mike W's trip to Partizan

For the main part of our show, we are joined by Rich Jones for an in-depth review of Test of Honour - the Samurai skirmish game from Warlord Games.

We hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 - Intro
06:45 - What we've been up to
40:50 - Test of Honour in-depth review
2:25:26 - Closing Comments
Test of Honour at Warlord Games

Welcome to Episode 210 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Matt Slade of Glenbrook Games Painting Services to chat about his approach to painting miniatures for a living. We talk about various aspects of painting including brushes, paints and techniques

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show Links

Glenbrook Games Painting Services
Saddle Goose Designs

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Welcome to Episode 209 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Neal Reid to chat about several card games he has designed, which are published by Vexillia. These include The Somme card game series, This Hard and Calcined Earth and the forthcoming Revolution.

We also have a brief chat with Kieran Byrne of the Combined Operations Podcast.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show Links

Vexillia Somme Card Game
Vexillia This Hard and Calcined Earth
Combined Operations Podcast
Leaky Cheese YouTube channel

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Welcome to Episode 208 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff catch up with what they've been up to in the hobby this week (surprisingly little actually!).

For the main part of our show, we are joined by Mike Hobbs to review the Conan Boardgame.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 207 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this bonus podcast episode hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff discuss the recent Salute 2017 show.

We also catch up with what we've all been doing in the last week, which includes an interview that Mike Whitaker recorded when he visited the Snakes & Lattes boardgame cafe in Toronto, Canada.

The Terrain Tutor - Salute 2017 video
Snakes & Lattes
Snakes & Lattes Podcast

Welcome to Episode 206 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Dave Luff travel to Salute 2017 and bring you a number of interviews from the day.

We hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 - Intro
05:52 - Plastic Soldier Company
17:11 - Dave Marshall (TMTerrain)
21:50 - Agema Miniatures
27:14 - Titan Wargames
30:36 - Oshiro Model Terrain
33:23 - Westwind Productions
43:16 - Bad Squiddo Games
46:19 - Hawk Wargames
52:33 - Glenbrook Games Painting Service
58:42 - Oathsworn Miniatures
1:04:52 - Battle Mats
1:08:27 - Great Escape Games
1:15:11 - Baccus 6mm
1:22:05 - Warwick Kinrade (Battlegroup Tobruk)
1:30:11 - Osprey Games
1:36:30 - The Ministry of Gentlemenry Warfare
1:41:40 - In Her Majesty's Name boardgame
1:46:58 - The Drowned Earth Miniatures Game
1:54:00 - Closing Comments

Welcome to Episode 205 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Mike Hobbs takes the reins of the podcast to present a show about one of his all-time favourite games - Space Marine/Epic from Games Workshop.

We are joined by guests Peter Ramos, Teras Cassidy and Ken Whitehurst, not only to look back at all aspects of the game from Adeptus Titanicus through to Epic: Armageddon, but also to discuss what the gaming community can accomplish when their favourite game stops being supported by its publisher.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show links

NetEpic
Net Epic Armageddon
Tactical Command
Vanguard Miniatures
Onslaught Miniatures
Polyversal

Welcome to Episode 204 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Rob Alderman from Hysterical Games. We talk about Rob's gaming background and work history in the wargaming industry, and then chat about how he came to be involved with Hysterical Games and Panzerfauste. We also discuss the other side of Hysterical Games' business - contract casting.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show Links

Hysterical Games
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Antics Online
Empress Miniatures 28mm U-Boat
Paper Terrain Models

Welcome to Episode 203 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Alex Speight from Pig Iron Productions We chat about how Alex came to own the company, and what plans are in store for the future of this company who produce some of the finest 28mm sci-fi miniatures on the market today

Show Links

Pig Iron Productions
Vapnartak Wargames Show

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Keith Armstrong from Armies Army. We discover how Keith got started in the hobby, how the company has grown, and how its main range of miniatures, rules and scenarios - 15mm Modern Cold War - came into being.

We also announce the winner of the Tiny Terrain Models competition

We hope you enjoy the show

Show Links

Armies Army

Welcome to Episode 201 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, the Meeples & Miniatures team catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

For our main feature, we are joined by Teras Cassidy from Geek Nation Tours. We catch up with what the company has been doing since we last spoke, and also chat about the Freebooters Podcast network.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show Links

Geek Nation Tours
Freebooters Network

Welcome to Episode 200 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

For our main feature, Mike Hobbs changes chairs and chats about developing his War of 1812 campaign guide for Sharp Practice

At the start of the show, the Welsh Wizzard does his best Judith Chalmers impression as we chat about his recent visit to Iceland, which includes visiting Reykjavik's most famous museum - you have been warned...

We hope you enjoy the show

Show Links

The War of 1812 campaign guide
The September War
Travel Battle
Najelwitz 15mm Desert Scenery
Total Battle Miniatures

Welcome to Episode 199 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

For our main feature, we are joined by Mike Hobbs and chat about the dungeon-bash boardgame/miniatures game from Mantic Games: Dungeon Saga.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show Links

Mantic Games - Dungeon Saga
Empires at War
Najelwitz Modellbau - Italian range
Printable Scenery Kickstarter
Trouble at T'Mill blog
Dave's new magnifying headset

Welcome to Episode 198 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff talk to Craig Thompson of Tiny Terrain Models.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show Links

Tiny Terrain Models

Welcome to Episode 197 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Dave Luff talk to Annie Norman of Bad Squiddo Games - we catch up with what has been happening over the past year.

In our other segments, we are joined by Mike Whitaker to chat about what we've been up to.

We also welcome a new sponsor to the podcast: Geek Nation Tours

We hope you enjoy the show

Show links:

Bad Squiddo Games
Empires at War MDF Buildings
Gaming Models 15mm Miniatures
The War of 1812 Campaign Guide

Welcome to Episode 196 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff talk to Adrian McWalter, co-author of Napoleonic rules Over the Hills

We hope you enjoy the show

Show links:

Over the Hills - Caliver Books
Over the Hills Facebook Group
JJs Wargames

Welcome to Episode 195 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff chat to Andy Cooper of West Wind Productions about their new Panzer Mech Kickstarter project.

We also catch up with what we've been doing in the hobby this week.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 194 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker talk to Michael & Jo Lovejoy of Oathsworn Miniatures.

00:00 - Intro
04:38 - What we've been up to
36:14 - Interview - Oathsworn Miniatures
1:43:58 - Outtro

We hope you enjoy the show

Show links:

Oathsworn Miniatures
Foundry Collectibles
The Elsor-Varo - 28mm Sci-Fi Space Dwarf Miniatures

In this special show, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the podcast.

This show is a recording of the live stream that we did, which included a large Q&A with listener questions.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 192 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Whitaker talk to games designer Jim Bambra about his extensive work in the hobby. We also take an in-depth look at his latest set of WWII rules- Combat HQ

00:00 - Intro
08:37 - Interview - Jim Bambra
1:33:00 - Outtro

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 191 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker are joined by the host of The Veteran Wargamer Podcast: Jay Arnold.

We've recorded a joint show. In this show, we interview Jay about his podcast, discuss a couple of topical issues, and then we review the Commands & Colors series of boardgames.

If you want to listen to Jay interview us, then you will have to listen to the Veteran Wargamer Podcast, Epsiode 8.

We hope you enjoy the show

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Welcome to Episode 190 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff take a look back at 2016. We reveal our top 5 games of the year, our best purchase of 2016 and also our worst game of the year.

We hope you enjoy the show

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Welcome to Episode 189 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This episode is hosted by Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff, and sees the welcome return of Mike Hobbs. We all get together in the Meeples Bunker just in time for Christmas to bring you a mix of hobby chat, news, views and a delve into the mailbag.

00:00 - Intro
06:20 - What We've Been Up To
1:19:20 - Hobby News
1:36:48 - Mailbag
1:53:04 - Very Grumpy Gamers
2:11:34 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 188 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Whitaker talk to best-selling historical fiction author Dr Harry Sidebottom.

We chat to Harry about his background as an ancient historian, how he got into writing historical fiction, and his tabletop gaming hobby.

00:00 - Intro
06:05 - Interview - Dr Harry Sidebottom
1:40:39 - Outtro

We hope you enjoy the show

Official website of Dr Harry Sidebottom

Harry Sidebottom books on Amazon.co.uk

Welcome to Episode 187 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff talk once again to Too Fat Lardies supremo: Richard Clarke.

Amongst other subjects we chat about Reisswitz Press (the new associated publishing arm of TFL), Dawns & Departures (Sharp Practice 2 campaign guide) and a whole host of other gaming possibilities...

00:00 - Intro
06:05 - Interview - Reisswitz Press, Dawns & Departures etc - Richard Clarke
1:40:39 - Outtro

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 186 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, host Neil Shuck chats to Neil Fawcett, owner of Spartan Games, all about their recent new Kickstarter project: Dystopian World Expansion, which is running until the 21st December 2016.

Welcome to Episode 185 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Continuing our smaller shows, this episode sees hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff together in the Meeples Bunker. This is basically all the 'host chatty bits' gathered into a show of its own: Banter from the Bunker.

00:00 - Intro
08:05 - What We've Been Up To
27:24 - Hobby News
59:40 - Nick Hawkins - A small tribute
1:04:00 - Mailbag
1:28:15 - Very Grumpy Gamers
1:48:25 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 184 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff talk to Dave Brown about his new Amercan Civil War rules - Pickett's Charge.

00:00 - Intro
06:32 - Interview - Pickett's Charge - Dave Brown
1:13:24 - Outtro

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 183 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In a change to our original show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff talk to "The Voice of Olympus" - Jake Thornton.

This interview was originally meant to be a news item in a longer show, but it went on for a bit longer than intended...by about 100 minutes or more...so we turned it into its own show!

Jake tells us all about Mythic Battles: Pantheon - the forthcoming game from Mythic Games and Monolith.

00:00 - Intro
04:25 - Interview - Mythic Battles: Pantheon - Jake Thornton
2:15:13 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 182 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff take a trip to darkest Evehsam, to the home of Gripping Beast.

There they encounter Andy Sherwell and Martin Gibbins. They chat about the history of Gripping Beast before a more in-depth conversation about their new mass battle set of Ancients rules: Swordpoint.

In addition to this interview, the show contains the usual segments about the news and what the host have been up to. They also get the opportunity to answer a few questions from the mailbag

00:00 - Intro
06:15: What we've been up to
31:24 - Hobby News
1:10:57 - Interview - Gripping Beast & Swordpoint
2:53:56 - Mailbag
3:17:19 - Outtro

As we said in the show, we have a new voicemail number for recording your mailbag questions: 0116 3184114

Welcome to Episode 181 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff are joined by game designer Simon Hall. We talk in-depth about his new Ancients rules Mortem Et Glorium

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:05 - What we've been up to
52:27 - Hobby News
1:47:31 - Simon Hall interview - Mortem Et Glorium
4:00:39 - Outtro

Mortem Et Glorium website

Welcome to Episode 180 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff are joined by game designer John 'Buck' Surdu. We discuss his back catalogue of rules and talk in-depth about his latest set of rules: Combat Patrol

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
07:22 - What we've been up to
23:49 - Hobby News
52:52 - Buck Surdu interview - Combat Patrol
2:34:05 - Mailbag
3:29:00 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 179 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff(!) are joined by rules author Sam Mustafa. As well as discussing his latest wargaming projects, they chat to same about the current health of historical wargaming in the United States.

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:42 - What we've been up to
59:49 - Hobby News
1:07:55 - Sam Mustafa interview - Part I - Aurelian, Freejumper and...
2:17:33 - Sam Mustafa interview - Part II - Historical wargaming in the US
3:09:25 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 178 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker are joined by Henry Hyde, ex-editor of Miniature Wargames magazine. We chat with Henry and discuss his recent decision to resign as editor of the magazine.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 177 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker are joined by rules author Robin Fitton to talk about Imperial Skies

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:45 - What we've been up to
41:00 - Hobby News
1:00:24 - Robin Fitton interview - Imperial Skies
2:00:02 - Mailbag

Hobby News

Neo Tyrannus KS
HoN Tactical Wargame
Deep Cut Studio limited edition mat
Kickstarter round-up
Kings of War Historical
C&C Napoleonic epic expansion

Welcome to Episode 176 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker are joined by author Keith Flint to talk about his rules Honours of War, from Osprey Publishing. We also review Cigar Box Battle Mats.

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
08:01 - What we've been up to
35:45 - Hobby News
1:07:40 - Condensed review - Cigar Box Battle Mats
1:35:40 - Keith Flint interview - Honours of War
3:00:59 - Mailbag
3:21:25 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 175 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss Mike W's recent trip to the USA, including a day at Historicon.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Neil Fawcett, owner of Spartan Games, as we discuss their new release: Halo Ground Command.

All this, plus the usual discussion of what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:37 - What we've been up to
30:30 - Hobby News
1:04:20 - Historicon 2016
- 1:09:30 - Intro
- 1:10:15 - Joe Piddington
- 1:12:00 - Phalanx Consortium
- 1:20:00 - Byron Collins
- 1:23:35 - Bradden's World
- 1:31:10 - Footsore Miniatures
- 1:36:45 - Warlord Games
- 1:39:50 - Historicon wrap-up
1:48:45 - Review - Altar of Freedom
2:09:20 - Neil Fawcett interview
3:40:20 - Outtro

Email for Competition

Hobby News

Streetscape Terrain
Game Terrain
Battlegroup Data Cards
Star Trek RPG & Miniatures
Battle of Britain boardgame
Quartermaster General: Victory or Death
Doctor Who Warlord Games
Gringo's 40s Napoleonics
Deep Cut Studio Terrain Mats
Dreadball 2

Welcome to the July 2016 episode of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Once again, hosts Neil Shuck and Henry Hyde get together to chat about a variety of subjects to do with miniature wargaming. Although this time our intrepid hosts contend not so much with wargaming as writing, publishing and the creative process.

Sit back, pour a glass of your favourite beverage, and join us on the Veranda.

This show was recorded on 13th July, 2016

Welcome to Episode 174 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Stuart McCorquadale, owner of Great Escape Games. We catch up with their forthcoming plans and discuss their most recent release: The Chicago Way.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
05:16 - What we've been up to
27:21 - Hobby News
51:20 - Competition
55:19 - Stuart McCorquadale interview
1:52:08 - Outtro

Email for Competition

Hobby News

Alternative armies
Rogue Stars
Warlord games Waterloo 2 player battle box
Claymore Castings
Perry's goodness New ACW metal cavalry and Cape War British
Tribal the Skirmish Combat Game - Maori wars 28mm
Pendraken Romans & Gauls
Gladius Publications
Konflikt 47

Welcome to Episode 173 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Joe Piddington, director of the forthcoming documentary Miniature Wargaming: The Movie. We find out the background to the project, how it's progressing and chat about the current Kickstarter project for the film.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
07:48 - What we've been up to
38:32 - Hobby News
47:15 - Competition
51:15 - Joe Piddington interview
2:11:37 - Outtro

Hobby News

Conquest Games Normans
Deep Cut Studio nature tiles
28mm Mall terrain tiles from Sally 4th
Halo Ground Command release date announced
Crann Tara Miniatures Hessians

Welcome to Episode 172 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff are joined by special guest co-host Rich Jones

Together we talk about what we have been up to in the hobby, and chat about the UK Games Expo and our trip to Operation Market Larden 4.

We then have a number of interviews that were recorded at the UKGE.

Finally we present an in-depth review of the new Tanks World War II skirmish game from Gale Force Nine.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
11:25 - What we've been up to (including chat about the UK Games Expo & OML4)
1:30:23 - UK Games Expo Interviews
1:31:19 - Alessio Cavatore -Labyrinth - River Horse Games
1:34:01 - Fantasy Flight Games - Star Wars Rebellion
1:38:32 - Carl Brown / Second Thunder - Open Combat
1:43:21 - DMB Games
1:51:24 - Scythe
1:56:16 - Oathsworn Miniatures
2:01:35 - Ronnie Renton / Mantic Games
2:10:13 - Steamforged Games
2:19:15 - Will Townshend - PSC Games
2:31:50 - Mierce Miniatures
2:41:05 - Modiphius Entertainment
2:48:05 - Tanks in-depth review
3:55:20 - Outtro

Links for the show:

UK Games Expo
Project: Elite
Ice Cool Boardgame
Tanks Official Website

In this episode hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff talk about what they have been up to in the hobby, chat about some of the latest hobby news and delve into the mailbag.

You also get chance to listen to the seminar given at the Royal Armouries about constructing the Agincourt diorama, by David Marshal and Alan & Michael Perry

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
08:10 - What we've been up to
59:20 - Hobby News
1:44:50 - Agincourt Seminar
2:41:40 - Mailbag

Hobby News

Blood & Plunder Kickstarter
15mm sci-fi terrain
Thunderchrome
Iron Duke Miniatures
Zorgon model from Antediluvian miniatures
Tiny Terrain Models
Freejumper
Achtung! Cthulhu

Mike Whitaker's Lard based army list finder

Welcome to Episode 12 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Join Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde as they chat about all things wargaming.

This show was originally recorded on 1st October 2013

Welcome to Episode 170 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck & Dave Luff visit the 2016 Salute show - one of the biggest wargaming events in the UK - and interview various companies about their latest news.

They are then joined by Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker to look back at the event.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Arcworlde
07:05 - Renedra
11:50 - Bendy Boards
20:15 - Warbases
24:05 - Mike Whitaker
29:20 - Baccus Miniatures
35:30 - Plastic Soldier Company
43:50 - David Marshall / TMTerrain
48:50 - West Wind Productions
56:20 - Osprey Games
1:04:20 - Gripping Beast
1:08:25 - Great Escape Games
1:13:45 - Spartan Games
1:32:05 - Steamforged Games
1:37:20 - Bad Squiddo Games
1:39:55 - Miniature War Gaming: The Movie
1:48:45 - Hawk Wargames
1:55:25 - Salute debrief with the Meeples & Miniatures crew

Welcome to Episode 169 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Robey Jenkins, author of the new sci-fi battle rules from Osprey Publishing: Horizon Wars. We discuss the origin and design of the rules, and talk in-depth about the rules mechanics and how the game works..

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
16:20 - What we've been up to
60:10 - Hobby News
1:58:20 - Robey Jenkins interview
3:42:46 - Outtro

Hobby News

Forged in Battle new DAK and 8th Army Infantry
Spartan Games - New Version of Planetfall
Spartan Games - Halo Ground Command
Perry new releases - Cape Wars and Napoleon in Egypt
Perry Miniatures - Plastic Sudan British
Saga Campaign Book
Miniature Wargames The Movie
Granny Grating Kickstarter
Combat Patrol - new from Sally 4th
Sharp Practice 2 available for pre-order
Renedra Castle

Welcome to Episode 168 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past month, and are joined by sometime-host Dave Luff as they cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and delve into the mailbag.

Our main features in this show is an interview with Annie Norman of Bad Squiddo Games. We talk about the inspiration behind her new range of miniatures "Women of the Red Army", and generally catch-up with what has been happening since we last spoke.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:42 - What we've been up to
38:34 - Hobby News
1:20:57 - Annie Norman / Bad Squiddo Games interview
2:55:57 - Mailbag
3:35:55 - Outtro

Hobby News

New version of Firestorm Armada
New Pirate game coming to KS soon
North Star taking over running Copplestone Castings and Production and distribution of Agema Miniatures
Blitzkrieg miniatures doing a range of 1/48 1/72 1/56 WWII vehicles
Warbases doing Napoleonic Artillery wagons, caissons and guns
Gripping Beast new plastic late romans
Studio Miniatures - Hollywood Havoc
The Chicago Way - new from Great Escape Games
Tanks - World War II Skirmish Game

Show Notes

Custom Card Decks - Artscow

Book recomendations from Annie

"Soviet Women on the Frontline in the Second World War", Roger Markwick and Euridice Charon Cardona
"Soviet Women in Combat: A History of Violence on the Eastern Front", Anna Krylova

DVD recommendation

"Battle for Sevastopol" DVD, about top sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Russian with subtitles. Lots of explosions!

Welcome to Episode 167 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker once again chat about all things wargaming.

Due to time considerations, this episode only contains our main features, which are once again two interviews - once we'd recorded the interviews, we didn't have room for anything else!

First off, something a bit different as we chat with Kirsty Rogers of the Royal Armouries, and discuss several upcoming events which may be of interest (as well as taking a verbal whistle-stop tour of the museum)

Then we are once again joined by Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies. We catch up with the latest happenings on Lard Island, and have a (very) in-depth discussion on the Sharp Practice 2 rules. which are due out next month.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:15 - Kirsty Roger / Royal Armouries interview
1:24:30 - Richard Clarke interview
3:51:00 - Outtro

Further links

Royal Armouries Facebook page

Royal Armouries Easter Tournament

Royal Armouries Hundred Years War Wargaming Event

Welcome to Episode 166 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

In our main features in this show are two interviews. First we chat once again with Carl Brown of Second Thunder, just as the Open Combat rulebook is delivered. Then we talk with Chris Birch of Modiphius Entertainment about their upcoming wargame, Airfix Battles

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
09:23 - What we've been up to
40:36 - Hobby News
1:08:12 - Carl Brown / Open Combat interview
2:30:15 - Chris Birch / Airfix Battles interview
3:30:05 - Outtro

Hobby News

Pig Iron is closing down
Antediluvian Miniatures
Crooked Dice
Plastic Soldier Company
Shieldmaidens Kickstarter

Welcome to Episode 165 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and hold the first Meeples & Miniatures Round Table.

In our main feature, we interview Byron Collins of Collins Epic Wargames about the Polyversal Kickstarter

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
07:52 - What we've been up to
24:05 - Hobby News
43:27 - Byron Collins / Polyversal interview
2:13:22 - Wargaming Industry Round Table
3:35:15 - Outtro

Welcome to the January 2016 episode of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Once again, hosts Neil Shuck and Henry Hyde get together to chat about a variety of subjects to do with miniature wargaming.

Sit back, pour a glass of your favourite beverage, and join us on the Veranda.

This show was recorded on 20th January, 2016

Welcome to Episode 164 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and dive, for the first time, into the Meeples & Miniatures mailbag.

In our features, Mike Whitaker chats with Wayne Bolland from Wargames Illustrated, and then Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs interview Craig Armstrong about his new mass battle rules: Lord and Lands.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro
06:47 - What we've been up to
36:37 - Hobby News
1:18:41 - Wayne Bolland interview
1:45:10 - Craig Armstrong Interview
3:27:30 - Mailbag & Outtro

Links for Hobby News Items

Hereward Wargames Show
Airfix Battles now on pre-order from Modiphius
New releases from Otherworld – Gnolls and Satyrs
Battlefront announced their new stuff for 2016 earlier in January
Shieldmaidens vs Orcs Kickstarter has been cancelled
The demise of Alien Dungeon (and AQOTMF)
New Game by Spartan Firestorm Taskforce
Open Combat rules are now at the printers
Polyversal Kickstarter has started
Age of Tyrants Kickstarter
Mantic Games announce Walking Dead Kickstarter
Circle of Chaos Kickstarter
Heroines in Sensible Shoes
Armour Battles
Knight Models announcing Marvel Universe Miniature Game

Welcome to Episode 11 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Join Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde as they chat about all things wargaming.

This show was originally recorded on 3rd May 2013

Welcome to Episode 10 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Join Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde as they chat about all things wargaming.

This show was originally recorded on 1st February 2013

Welcome to Episode 9 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Join Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde as they chat about all things wargaming.

This show was originally recorded on 2nd August 2012

Welcome to Episode 163 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and then give an in-depth review of Sails of Glory; the Napoleonic Naval game from Ares Games.

We hope you enjoy the show

00:00 - Intro

06:47 - What we've been up to

18:18 - Hobby News

51:11 - Review: Sails of Glory

2:07:48 - Outtro

Welcome to Episode 162 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker look back at 2015 and choose the top five games that they have played during the year.

We then look forward to 2016, discuss some of our plans, and what we are looking forward to

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 161 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs talk to Andy Cooper from West Wind Productions and rules designer Antony Spencer about the new Ancients rules from Forged in Battle: War & Empire.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 160 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker get together to chat about what's been going on in their gaming hobby.

In the main part of the show, we interview Mark Lewis and Stuart McCorquodale about the second edition of the Sword & Spear ancients rules, which have just been published by Great Escape Games.

As well as speaking about these rules, we find out what we can expect from the upcoming fantasy version of Sword & Spear, which will be released in 2016.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This episode is hosted by Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker.

In the first half of the show, we chat about the aftermath of Hereward Wargames show, and then catch up with what we've been doing, hobby-wise.

Then, we talk to Karl Perrotton and Graham Dawson of Crooked Dice. We chat about how the company got started, what they produce, and get the details on the 2nd Edition of 7TV, which is due out shortly.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 8 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

This show was first published in May 2012

Welcome to Episode 7 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

This show was first published in July, 2011

Welcome to Episode 158 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This is definitely a show of two halves

In part 1, Neil Shuck & Dave Luff take a trip to St. Albans for a day of gaming with all things Too Fat Lardies. They chat to Richard Clarke, Nick Skinner and Sidney Roundwood about the latest develpoments at TFL, and share some of their thoughts about the day.

In part 2, Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs meet up with Mike Whitaker at Hereward Wargames Show, and chat to all sorts of people about gaming.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 157 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs chat to Annie Norman (aka The Dice Bag Lady) about all sorts of stuff, including Bad Squiddo Games.

We also chat to Stuart McCorquadale about the Iron Man painting challenge.

Iron Man Charity Painting Challenge

Bad Squiddo Games

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 156 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Whitaker chat to Stuart McCorquadale and Darryl Morton from Great Escape Games about their new fast-play World War II rules: Iron Cross

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 155 of the Meeples & miniatures Podcast

On this show, hosts Neil Shuck,Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker review the new Fantasy Warband rules from Osprey Publishing set in the frozen magical city of Frostgrave

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 154 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

From Grande Armee to Blucher...and beyond

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by rules designer Sam Mustafa, to chat about his rules and his approach to gaming and rules design. We also discover what he's currently working on...which may come as a surprise!

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 153 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by Richard Scott & Waynes Richards of Otherworld Miniatures, and Karl Perrotton of Crooked Dice, to chat all about Otherworld Fantasy Skirmish, a set of wargaming rules rules for small warbands.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 152 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Dave Luff review The Great War, the World War I boardgame designed by Richard Borg and published by PSC Games.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 151 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Mike Hobbs welcome back Neil Fawcett of Spartan Games, along with game designer Derek Sinclair, to talk about Halo Fleet Battles - The Fall of Reach.

We chat about the design concepts of the game, and have a step-by-step discussion of the game mechanics. As well as that, we also have a brief chat about the forthcoming Halo Ground Combat game.

We hope you enjoy the show

Note: this is a 'live' unedited sh

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff celebrate 150 episodes of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, and respond to a host of listener questions - and even have a surprise guest!

We hope you enjoy the show

Note: this is a 'live' unedited show, and as such may contain the odd expletive or comment which you would not normally hear on this show...

Welcome to Episode 149 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Whitaker chat with Colin Phillips from Radio Dish-Dash about their modern skirmish rules, Skirmish Sangin, and also discuss the upcoming release of Maalintii Rangers and Outbreak

We hope you enjoy the show

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker review Firestorm Planetfall - the sci-fi mass battle game from Spartan Games

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 147 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show brings you a number of interviews from the recent UK Games Expo in Birmingham, England.

We chat to:

Surprised Stare Games, Mantic Games, Warmacre, Prodos games, East Street Games, JakeThornton, PSC Games, Warwick Kinrade and Steamforged Games

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 146 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I speak to Rusti Gregory of Crossover Miniatures about his current Kickstarter to produce a new set of 28mm scale miniatures and rules for a new game: UFO Squad.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 145 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show we speak to Andy Cooper of West Wind Productions.

We chat about the last two Kickstarter projects that Westwind have run: Empire of the Dead: Requiem and War & Empire, and look forward to their new project - Secrets of the Third Reich II.

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 144 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show contains several interview recorded during Salute 2015, including contributions from Too Fat Lardies, Hawk wargames, S[artan Games, West Wind Productions and many others

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 143 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show we review Star Wars: Armada, the new fleet combat game set in the Star Wars universe from Fantasy Flight Games

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 142 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker are joined by rules author Mark Lewis to discuss his set of Ancients rules: Sword & Spear

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 141 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs chat to Carl Brown and Gavin Thorpe of Second Thunder about their Kickstarter project to produce a print edition of the Open Combat skirmish rules

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 140 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs chat with Simon Miller about his fast-paly Ancients mass battle rules: To The Strongest

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 139 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs chat to Neil Fawcett of Spartan Games.

We talk about the history of the company, chat about some possible developments and then have an in-depth discussion about their new Kickstarter project for modular scenery...

...at which point Neil drops a bit of a bombshell...

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to episode 138 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

As we head into 2015, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker get together to discuss their favourite games of 2014, and also discuss some of their gaming plans for the new year.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Yes, You have read it correctly! Just in time for the New Year the View from the Veranda podcast returns for a one-off show.

Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde take a look back - in their usual verbal meandering style - at their hobby in 2014, and look forward to the new year.

Look out for subject such as VATMOSS, Agincourt, Sci-fi gaming, Waterloo, Scenery building, Sieges, Waterloo and much, much more*

We hope you enjoy the show.

Warning: This show may contain references to points systems and banana oil.*

**Warning: Only one of these statements is probably true...

Welcome to episode 137 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by rules author Robin Fitton, to talk about his sci-fi wargames rules Gruntz, which are aimed specifically at gaming using 15mm scale miniatures.

You can find out more information about Gruntz at their website.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 136 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by the crew from Second Thunder Publishing: Carl Brown & Gav Thorpe, to talk about their new skirmish rules: Open Combat

You can purchase the rules from the Second Thunder website

We hope you enjoy the show (settle in, this is a long one!)

Welcome to episode 135 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show host Neil Shuck talks to Richard Clarke about the latest offering from Too Fat Lardies: 29, Let's Go! They also chat about what we can expect to see from TFL in the coming year, and also discuss some aspects of the current state of the historical wargames hobby

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to episode 134 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs review the game 'Jugula' from Studio Tomahawk & Gripping Beast

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to episode 133 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs chat about what hobby-related stuff they've recently been up to, and review the wargames rules 'Donnybrook'

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to episode 132 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Rich Jones chat about what caught their eye during Gencon, quiz Rich about his playtesting of 'Beyond the Gates of Antares' and review the wargames rules 'Pulp Alley'

We hope you enjoy the show!

Warlord Games - Beyond the Gates of Antares resources

Pulp Alley website

Pulp Alley @ Statuesque Miniatures

Pulp Alley @ Wargames Vault

Welcome to Episode 131 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I speak to rules author Paul Brook about his Dark Age skirmish game: Valhalla. As well as chatting to Paul, I also review the rules.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 130 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker provide an in-depth review of the Steampunk Skirmish rules from Osprey Publishing: In Her Majesty's Name.

Before that, we chat about what we've been up to, including an inpromptu mini-review of the new Sword & Spear ancients rules.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Sword & Spear Rules and Army Lists

Iron Man III Charity Painting Marathon

In Her Majesty's Name (Osprey)

In Her Majesty's Name (North Star)

In Her Majesty's Name (Blog)

Welcome to Episode 129 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs review the rules and models of the new Sci-Fi wargame All Quiet on the Martian Front from Alien Dungeon.

We hope you enjoy the show

App Bonus Content: App subscribers also get access to a video of some of the models available for the game, assembled andpainted by Mike Hobbs.

Welcome to Episode 128 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker, and chat about our recent visit to the home of Wyvern Wargamers for the 'Operation Market Larden 2' event.

Following that, in celebration the 199th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Mike Hobbs reviews Flintloque from Alternative Armies

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 127 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker, to catch up on what we've been gaming over the past few weeks.

Following that, I interview Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, and chat to him about all that his company has to offer to the average geek looking for a holiday experience with a difference...

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 126 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs review the Fantasy Pirate skirmish game: Frebooter's Fate

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 125 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show I present several interviews that I recorded during Salute 2014

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 124 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Ken Whitehurst to talk about his upcoming 6mm Sci-Fi miniatures game: Polyversal.

We talk about the origin of the game, it's setting and background, the core rules mechanics and it's philosophy of being able to be played with any 6mm Sci-Fi miniatures.

We also discuss Ken's gaming background, Kickstarter projects, podcasts, imminent births and the strange allure of plain chocolate digestive biscuits...

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 123 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, host Neil Shuck is joined by guests Mat Hart and Richard Loxham to talk about their Kickstarter project to launch a new fantasy sports game based (loosely) on football: Guild Ball.

we talk about the origin of the game, some of the core game mechanics, and what the future may have in store.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 122 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, host Neil Shuck is joined by guest Richard Chappell of new company Dead Earth Games to talk about their Kickstarter project to launch a new, post-apocalyptic skirmish wargame: Across the Dead Earth.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 121 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker are joined by guest Jake Thornton to talk about the latest Kickstarter project from Mantic Games: Dreadball Xtreme.

Jake explains some of the differences between Dreadball Xtreme and the original game, and discusses the reasons behind it. We also discuss some of the reasons why Kickstarter is being used as a way of publishing this sort of game

We hope that you enjoy the show!

Welcome to episode 120 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, co-hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker are joined by guest Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies to talk about At The Sharp End, the new campaign supplement for Chain of Command*, and the new expansion for Dux Britanniarum: *Raiders

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 119 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, Neil, Mike & Mike discuss their favourite games of 2013, and look forward to some new games for 2014.

Welcome to Episode 118 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined once again by game designer Jake Thornton for an in-depth discuss of Deadzone: the sci-fi skirmish game which Jake designed, which is currently being released by Mantic Games

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 117 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined by co-host Mike Hobbs as we chat with Steeve Monniere from Chinchilla Games about the relaunch of the fantasy battle game Ex-Illis via a Kickstarter campaign.

We talk about the challenges that Chinchilla face in converting a computer-moderated wargame into a more 'traditional' set of wargames rules, and ask what we can expect to see from this game in the future.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 116 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined again by Jake Thornton, this time to have an in-depth discussion about God of Battles, the fantasy mass battle rules he has written, published by Foundry.

We talk about the rules, backgorund, army ists and the thinking behind why the game mechanics work the way they do.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 115 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I talk to game designer Jake Thornton about the rules for Mars Attacks!, the new Kickstarter project from Mantic Games.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to episode 114 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I talk with Stuart McCorquadale of Great Escape Games about their Wild West skirmish game, Dead Man's Hand. I also take an in-depth look at the rules.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 113 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show I am joined by co-hosts Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker.

I chat with Mike H about Godslayer, a new 'warband' style fantasy skirmish game he's been playing. After that we are joined by Mike W to talk about the Judge Dredd Miniatures Game.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 112 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show I am joined by co-hosts Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker.

Mike H and I review Battlegroup Overlord, and then Mike W and I talk about Chain of Command(again).

Finally, we all discuss some final thoughts about campaigns in World War II, and share our modelling projects for the genre.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to a new episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast.

In this show, Neil, Rich J and Mike H are joined by new co-host Mike Whittaker. Since we haven't podcasted for a while, we have a chat about what games we have been playing over the summer, and what new releases have caught our eye (and maybe caused us to dive into our wallets)

We hope you enjoy the show.

WARNING: This show may contain references to Star Wars games.

Welcome to Episode 3 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part III of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part II of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part I of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

Welcome to episode 110 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by Rich Jones and Mike Hobbs and we discuss several games within the Star Wars universe, funnily enough, all produced by Fantasy Flight Games.

I also give my views on the recent UK Games Expo.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 109 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I catch up with several companies that I would have interviewed at Salute, had I (and they) had the time...

I speak with:

Mike Hobbs (Gripping Beast & Saga)

Greg McBride (Agema Miniatures)

Will Townshend (Plastic Soldier Company)

Peter Berry (Baccus Miniatures)

I hope you enjoy the show.

Neil

Welcome to Epsiode 108 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show comprises of several interviews that I recorded during the recent Salute 2013 show and the Excel Centre, London.

This show includes:

Nick Skinner (Too Fat Lardies)

Robert Avery (Scenario packs for IABSM and Quadrant 13)

Jake Thornton (Dreadball Season 2 & Deadzone)

Fireforge Games (Crusades Foot Knoights and Mounted Mongols)

Hawk Wargames (Dropzone Commander)

I hope you enjoy the show

Neil

Welcome to episode 107 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I talk with Clement Seurat of Devil Pig Games about their current Kickstarter project to create a World War II skirmish boardgame - Heroes of Normandie.

Then, following on from episode 106, I am joined once again by co-host Mike Hobbs and we discuss the new rules Chain of Command in more detail, giving a debrief on our visit to Lard Island at the start of teh month.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 106 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

Mike Hobbs and I were recently invited to Lard Island, the HQ of Too Fat Lardies, to play a couple of games of their upcoming Wordl War II skirmish rules Chain of Command. After we played the game, Mike and I then chatted with Rich & Nick about the concepts and design of the game - this podcast is a recording of that conversation.

I hope you enjoy the shiw.

Welcome to episode 105 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I am joined by Chris Birch of Modiphius to talk about their new product and current Kickstarter, "Achtung! Cthulhu".

I don't normally feature RPG products on the show, but this product also features some really nice looking miniatures and some rules for wargaming, with the possibility of more miniatures and other games in the same universe to come...

...plus the fact that it's alternate WW2, with a Cthulhu crossover, so that's just a hugely cool concept in itself, isn't it?

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I am joined by Alyssa Faden to talk all about Torn Armor, the new fantasy skirmish game that Alyssa has launched via a Kickstarter project, which is due to finish on 4th April 2013.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 103 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I take an in-depth look at the game 'Empire of the Dead' from West Wind Productions

As well as reviewing the rules, I also talk to Andy & Wendy Cooper about the latest expansion for the game: Requiem, which was launched via Kickstarter in the middle of February. We discuss the kickstarter experience, what new models and rules Requiem makes available for the game and Andy shares some ideas and spoilers about the future of Empire of the Dead.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 102 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by guest Alessio Cavatore to talk about his latest venture, the boardgame Loka, which is currently running as a Kickstarter campaign.

We discuss some of the origins of the game, the mechanics, and what Alessio is hoping will be achieved via the Kickstarter project.

You can investigate the Kickstarter further at the following URL:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1744629938/loka-the-world-of-fantasy-chess?ref=recently_launched

Welcome to Episode 101 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On the 13th February 2013, news broke across the internet that 2 of the 'Big 4' UK Wargames magazines - Battlegames & Miniature Wargames - were to merge, under the editorship of Henry Hyde

In this show, Henry speaks candidly to Neil about this news, and explains what has been happening in the last few weeks. He also talks about some of his plans and aspirations for the new-look Miniature Wargames, and answers a couple of questions about how this merger is affecting subscribers.

Welcome to Episode 100 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs and we look back at 2012 and pick the 5 favourite games that we played last year, chat about our gaming highlights and look forward to 2013.

Hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 99 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In his show, I speak to Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies about the new 'Lard Approved' initiative, and also preview what is coming in 2013.

I also speak to Robey Jenkins of Precint Omega about One Pound Wargames and MiniCon 2013.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 98 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs, and we discuss the new Skirmish rules from Spartan Games: Dystopian Legions, as well as the latest supplement for Saga, Ravens Shadow

I hop you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 97 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones and Mike Hobbs, and we talk about Dreadball (again, sorry!), and review Bolt Action & Dropzone Commander

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 96 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I take an in-depth look at the recently released Wordl War II miniature wargame rules, Battlegroup Kursk, published by Iron Fist Publishing and The Plastic Soldier Company

Firstly, I interview author Warwick Kinrade, and following that I review the rules with co-host Mike Hobbs.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 95 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs and we discuss what games we have been playing since our last podcast together.

The discussion is wide ranging, and cover subjects such as Ravne's Shadow (the new Saga supplement), The Dreadball & Judge Dredd Kickstarter projects, X-Wing and even Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 94 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I continue my preview of DreadBall, the new game from Mantic Games, by talking to Chris Palmer from Mantic Games about the Kickstarter project and the physical design of the game (figures, board etc)

I also share a few of my own thoughts

Enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 93 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

With the Kickstarter campaign for Dreadball, the new sports boardgame from Mantic Games, in full flow, I interview the designer, Jake Thornton.

We chat about how Jake started gaming and some of his previous designs (including Dwarf Kings Hold and Project Pandora) before talking at some length about Dreadball, discussing several aspects of both the design and inspiration for the game, plus getting a basic overview of how the game mechanics work.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 93 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, we are looking at the recently released ancient rules, Augustus to Aurelian.

I interview the author, Phil Hendry, and give an overview and review of the rules.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 91 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies and we talk about the new Age of Arthur rules: Dux Britanniarum.

In addition, Richard also talks about what other developments are currently ongoing on Lard Island, including a new supplement for I Ain't Been Shot Mum, a World War II version of Through the Mud and the Blood and even a set of Sci-Fi Rules.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Hello and welcome to Episode 90 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am once again joined by Will Townshend from the Plastic Soldier Company as we catch up with his latest news and releases. I also chat about a couple of recent news items, and ask a question about WW2 gaming...

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 89 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I spend some time chatting about some the the recent and upcoming releases in the wargames world that have caught my eye, including the recent 'Samurai Battles' game from Zvezda.

In the main part of the show, I chat with Peter Berry from Baccus Miniatures.

I hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 Intro

04:21 Shout-outs, ‘admin’ and future show previews

14:52 Initial thoughts on ‘Samurai Battles’

27:41 Chat about upcoming and recent releases

45:35 Interview with Peter Berry from Baccus Miniatures

76:53 Closing Comments

Welsome to Episode 88 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by guests Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs as we discuss Muskets & Tomahawks, the skirmish game set in the French Indian War, written by Alex Buchel and published by Studio Tomahawk

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 87 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show I am once again joined by Rich Jones as we have further discussion about Saga, Northern Fury and the latest faction: The Skraelings.

We discuss the new battleboards in some depth, and how these give specific 'feel' to each faction - but we also look at some questions that have been asked about the game, including morale and body count.

We also chat about other future releases for the Dark Age, including the upcoming rules from Too Fat Lardies.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome the Epsidoe 86d of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this, the last of the episodes covering Salute 2012, I am joined by Rich Jones. We discuss some of our highlights from the show and sum up the day.

I hope you enjoy it.

Welcome to Episode 86c of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This is another show in my continued coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London.

In this third show, I speak with Fabio Speiza of Fireorge Games about their range of plastic Medieval troops and Deus Vault!, their upcoming Middle Age rules, Phil from Osprey Publishing about their line of Wargaming titles and the design team of Empire of the Dead from West Wind Publications

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 86b of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I continue my coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London.

In this second episode, I talk to Steve Morgan from Warlord Games, Andy Foster from Heresy Miniatures, Colin Hagreen from the South London Warlords and David from Hawk Wargames.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 86a of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show sees the start of my coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London. I will be releasing several, smaller shows over the next few days, containing several interviews recorded during the day.

In this first episode, I talk to Alex Buchel from Studio Tomahawk, Matthew Sprange from Mongoose Publishing, Ged Cronin from Gringo 40s and Jasper Oorthuys & Guy Bowers from Wargames Soldiers & Strategy Magazine.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 85 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs to discuss Saga - the Dark Age skirmish game from Studio Tomahawk & Gripping Beast - & Northern Fury,the first expansion for these rules.

We give an in-depth overview of the game, and discuss several different aspect of the curent rules and possible expansions / alternative settings.

As well as this, I discuss different miniature manufacturers of Dark Age genre figures, and I also give the result of the Coat d'arms competition

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to episode 84 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I look back at some of the recent releases and news items that have caught my eye from around the world of wargaming.

In the in-depth review, I look at 'Pirates of Nassau', a new boardgame from Gung-Ho Games

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 83 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show I interview Rob Broom of Scarab Miniatures about their recently released Ancients rulebook: War & Conquest.

I also welcome several new podcast sponsors, and introduce a prize giveaway, with the opportunity to win a full set of Coat d'Arms Military Colours Paints (41 paints in total)

I hope you enjoy the show

Neil.

Welcome to Episode 82 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I chat with Will Townshend of the Plastic Soldier Company.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 81 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I look back at 2011, a chat about my favourite boardgames and miniture wargames of last year - includes my top 5 boardgames and wargames of 2011.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 80 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I chat in-depth with Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies about their latest rules release - I Ain't Been Shot Mum 3

Welcome to episode 79 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss several miniatures rulesets, including Napoleon at War - the new Napoloenic ruleset from Man At War, Enduring Freedom - the new Afghanistam scenario book for Force-on-Force, and Victory Decision, a platoon-level WW2 skirmish game written by Agis Neugebauer

Hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 78 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I have a conversation with Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies. We mainly discuss his approach to wargames rules design but also chat about the upcoming I Ain't Been Shot Mum 3 rules, as well as his recent visit to Historicon

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 77 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I review two of the recent Wargames rules releases for the Ancient period: Hail Caesar from Warlord Games and Clash of Empires from Great Escape Games

I take an in-depth look at both sets of rules, and give my thoughts on their relative strengths and who they would appeal to.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast

In this show, I discuss new wargames release for w/e 1st July 2011.

I hope you enjoy it

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Incoming 2.0 podcast, in which I look at my favourite miniature & rules releases for w/e 24th June 2011.

I hope you enjoy it.

Cutting Edge Miniatures - Hittite Chariots

Miniature Design Studio

Scibor Dwarf War Bears

Scibor Knight Templar

Scibor Champion on Chaos Snail

Wargames Factory WSS Cavalry

Eureka new Afghans & Soviets

Zenit Minitures - Lionmen

Memoir '44 Audie Murphy Campaign

Infinity Sergent Spitfire

Ad Astra Birds of Prey

Crusader - March Attack Napoleonic Rules

TDQ 20mm WWII British

GCT Studios Nezumi

Baelor Reaver Robot

Avatars of War Dwarf Berserkers

Musketeer Miniatures

Unboxing Battleship Galaxies on Heroscapers

Flintloque Dwarves of Brewswick

Micro Art Studioes

Mechanical Warhorse Gothic Terrain

Timecast Buildings

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast

In this show, I look back at the wargaming releases that caught my eye for w/e 17th June 2011

In this show, I interview Jon Sutherland.

Jon is most well known in the hobby as a writer, and his wife Diane has possibly the most famous pair of female hands in wargaming (she is the author of the 'Wargames Widow' articles for Battlegames magazine) but more recently he has embarked on a new venture - Wargames Holidays in Crete.

I talk to Jon about his gaming background, and the mammoth undertaking it has been to put together this new business.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Incoming 2.0 podcast, in which I look at my favourite miniature & rules releases for w/e 10th June 2011.

I hope you enjoy it.

Miniatures & Rules featured in the episode:

Gamecraft 1:285 terrain

JR Miniatures Vietnam Terrain

Tabletop Games Timbered House

Daves Games Paper Terrain

Worldworks Sewers of Malifaux

Corsec Engineering Space Mat

Hel Dorado New Releases

Malifaux releases for July & August

Red Box new releases

Maelstrom Alassar

Maelstrom Ulmons Tarask of Var

Black Hat Shattered Isles Dwarf

Four A Miniatures Dwarfs

Monday Knight Productions new vehicles

Rebel Minis CATS

15mm Space Knights

Ramshackle Games sci-fi support troopers

Warlord Games

Beneath the Lilly Banners

Fantasy Flight Edler Sign Boardgame

Fantasy Flight Gears of War

Fantasy Flight Dust Tactics

Fantasy Flight Tannhauser Mizu figure

Welcome to a special edition of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, in which I look back at my ady at the UK Games Expo, and highlight some of the games and news that caught my attention.

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Incoming 2.0 podcast, in which I look at my favourite miniature & rules releases for w/e 3rd June 2011.

I hope you enjoy it.

Miniatures & Rules featured in the episode:

Medieval Warfare now available

Worldworks Games - Mayhem Corporate scenery pack released

Ainsty Castings Flameblade Compound Terrain Set

Ravenstar Studios new Cold Navy and New Star ships

New Infinity Releases

Khurasan 15mm Sci-Fi releases

Gorgon Studios

Aberrant Games Vatacini Starter Cardinal and Female Ninja

Test shots of sprues for Leviathans

Elhiem 20mm Miniatures new releases

Baccus 6mm Anglo-Saxons

Willy Miniatures Bloodbowl Minotaur

New Foundry Undead

Labor of the Gods rules

New Trident Designs figures

Paymaster Games

Scibor Celtic Veteran Squad

Welcome to Episode 75 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I discuss the recent Partizan Wargames show and also look in-depth at the new Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine, including an interview with Jasper Oorthuys and Guy Bowers.

Welcome to the new episode of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast, which looks back at my favourite new releases for w/e 28th May 2011.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 6 of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast

In this show, I look back at my favourite wargames releases for w/e 20th May 2011

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Incoming 2.0 podcast, in which I look at my favourite miniature & rules releases for w/e 13th May 2011.

Hope you enjoy it

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I'm joined by Rich Jones, as we look back at Salute 2011 and discuss several rulesets, including 7TV, Red Sand Blue Sky, Operation Squad, The Beautiful Game and Bushi No Yume.

We hope you enjoy the show...

Welcome to the Incoming 2.0 Podcast

In this show, I look at my favourite release from the wargamimg world for w/e 6th May 2011.

Hello and welcome to the Incoming 2.0 episode for April 29th 2011, in which I discuss the miniatures & rules releases for the past 7 days which have caught my eye.

Hello, and welcome to another View from the Veranda.

In this show, Henry and I take a look back at the recent Salute wargames show in London, and chat about some of the highlights from the show, including the new Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine, Hail Caesar, Saga and the latest plastic goodness from the Perry twins.

We finish by announcing a couple of bits of news for Battlegames readers and VftV listeners...

We hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast

In this show, I look at my favourite miniatures & Rules releases for w/e 22nd April 2011

Welcome to a brand new (ish) podcast.

Do you remember that I used to produce a weekly vidcast of the latest releases? Well, I miss talking about them, so I thought I'd start a new show, aimed precisely at talking about the new releases of the week.

This is episode 1, which looks at the new releases for w/e 15th April 2011.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Hello Everyone!

Yes, we're back! After far too long, we've finally managed to get ourselves on opposite ends of the same piece of technology and record a show.

As you may expect after such a long absense, most of the show is spent catching up on things that have happened since we were last together...so the subject matter is quite wide ranging (no change there then!)

Be warned - it's a long show! At 150 minutes (ish) it's probably the longest we've done, but hopefully that won't put you off too much!

Pour a glass of something, grab and chair and join us 'On the Veranda'.

Neil & Henry

Welcome to Episode 73 of the Meeples & Minaitures Podcast.

In this show, I take a look at the new release from Ambush Alley Games & Osprey Publishing; the Force on Force Modern Wargaming Rules and the Road to Baghdad Scenario book.

As well as an in-depth review of the rules, the show contains interviews with Joseph MuCollough from Osprey Publishing, and Shawn & Robbie Carpenter from Ambush Alley Games. We discuss the new rules, how Osprey came to publish them, and what the plans are for the future.

All that, as well as some of the usual chat about what I've been gaming in the past few weeks.

It's a packed show, so you may understand that it's a bit longer than normal (2:30)

I had a huge amount of fun producing this particular show - I hope you enjoy it.

Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 72 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In today's show, I look back at February, and highlight some of the bits of gaming news that caught my eye, as well as discussing what games I've been playing.

I also review a couple of gaming supplements from Too Fat Lardies.

Surf's Up is a scenario book for Charlie Don't Surf, which are company level rules for gaming Vietnam

Platoon Forward is a new campaign pack for 20th Century gaming. It is themed on WW2, and is rules independent.

I also announce the winners of the Christmas Giveaway competition.

Hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 71 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I look back at 2010, and choose my top 5 boardgames and top 5 miniature wargames.

Welcome to Episode 70 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show is primarly dedicated to reviewing the game Ex Illis, from Bastion Inc. which is a hybrid of Boardgame, Miniature Wargame and Computer Game with elements of MMO and RTS games thrown in for good measure.

I give this game the full 'Meeples & Miniatures' in-depth treatment...

I also announce the winner of the 'Ancient Warfare' contest, and give details of a new give away - just in time for Christmas.

I hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 69 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show is Part II of our Painting Special (Part I was in Episode 65) with guest presenter Steve Archbold

We chat about various painting techniques and painting styles that you can use in order to produce a 'Wargames' standard miniature, and also talk about basing your minis - and of course, we go off on a couple of tangents...including more discussions about glue!

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 68 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show I take a look at the Ancient Warfare 2010 Special, Extra Impetus 3 and delve deep into the pages of one of the latest set of Sci-Fi rules to be released Hammers Slammer: The Crucible.

All this, plus the usual chat, and a new competition.

I hope you enjoy the show

Hello and welcome to Episode 67 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I concentrate on reviewing some new board & card games from Minion Games. The games are:

Sturgeon

Legitimacy

Nile

These reviews, plus a bit of catch up on some of my recent gaming and the results of the Twitter competition.

I hope you enjoy the show...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show.

This time around, we continue our look at the Warlord Games Pike & Shotte range by reviewing their Scots Lancers.

Following of from my review of the Montrose Irish box set from Warlord Games, this episode of the Miniatures Review show from Meeples & Miniatures looks at a mounted general figure produced to lead the army of Montrose – the Marquis of Montrose himself

It’s been a while, but welcome to another episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show.

This show looks at a recent box set release from Warlord Games – Their Montrose Irish for the Pike & Shotte range of English Civil War figures

Welcome to Episode 66 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show I am joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss his new campaign supplement for Flying Lead - Hearts & Minds.

Following on from that, we look forward to next year and the publication of the Ambush Alley rules by Osprey Publishing, and we discuss Ambush Alley and what these rules have done to change the perception of gaming modern conflicts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this special show, I'm joined by listener Steve Archbald to discuss painting.

In the first part of a two-part special, we look at what you may need to start painting - and discuss (amongst other things) brushes, paint, glue, tools and undercoat.

I hope you enjoy the show!

For those people who were having problems listening to the latest VftV episode in stereo, here it is in glorious mono.

Welcome to Episode 5 of View from the Veranda

Join Neil Shuck of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast and Henry Hyde of Battlegames Magazine as they once again get together to discuss all things wargaming.

This show is somewhat lighter in subject matter than previous shows, as Henry and Neil chat about some of theings that they have been doing since the last show...and they end up discussing Commands & Colours: Ancients in some depth, as Henry has recently started playing this boardgame from GMT.

As you'd expect, tis is only one of several subjects covered during the show - others include creating battle reports for blogs, the Society of Ancients Battle Day and the current state of British Wargaming magazines.

So, lots to listen to, in the usual slightly meandering format, so pull up a chair, a glass of your favourite beverage and enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 64 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. In this episode, I chat about what has been going on with my own projects and games in the hobby over the last couple of months, and I look back at the UK Games Expo.

I Hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Warlord Games - 28mm Hard Plastic Parliament Infantry for the English Civil War

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Warlord Games - 28mm Hard Plastic Roman Auxillaries

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Wargames Factory - 28mm Hard Plastic Numidian Light Infantry

Welcome to the latest episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I look at the plastic Zulu Warriors from Wargames Factory.

Welcome to Episode 63 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast

I know it's been a while, but I'm back with a new audio podcast. In this show, I chat about the recent Salute wargames show, review the Doomsday Supplement to the Secrets of the Third Reich rules and sort out a couple of competitions.

Hope you enjoy the show

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review Show.

In this show, I do something a bit different, and rather than review a miniatures range, I'm reviewing a miniatures painting service: Reinforcements By Post

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm metal Command Group, produced as part of the Pike & Shotte Range from Warlord Games

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm metal Mortar & Crew, produced as part of the Pike & Shotte Range from Warlord Games

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show.
In this episode, I review the 28mm Red Devils Box Set, produced as part of the Bolt Action Miniatures Range from Warlord Games.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review Video Podcast.
On this show, I will be looking at several packs from Alban Miniatures range of Napoleonic British Line Infantry in 1/56 scale.

Welcome to Episode 62 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I talk with Rich Jones about the new rules from Ganesha Games - Flying Lead - which he co-authored.

We talk about how the mechanics of this ruleset work, some of the design processes involved, and what's in the works for the future.

Welcome to the first Meeples & Miniatures Podcast of 2010.

In this show, I look back over the past 12 months at my own gaming experiences, chat about my favourite games of last year, and look forward what this year holds for me in the gaming hobby.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to Episode 4 of View from the Veranda, with Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde.

In this show, we discuss the Black Powder rules from Warlord Games (though it was never our intention to make this games the main topic for the show, it sort of ended up that way!), and then go on to discuss various other issues that have been raised by this latest release – ‘big’ vs ’small’ publications, painting lots of figures for the gaming table etc…

So, pull up a chair and enjoy another 2 hours of gamer chat with Henry & Neil

Welcome to Episode 55 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss various games during our chat together.

The main focus of the show are the new Black Powder rules from Warlord Games. However, we also chat about various other games, including Nuts! and Battlefield: World at War - Pacific Theatre.

I also review Extra Impetus #2 and the new Ancible magazine.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to episode 54 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I look at some of the latest boardgame releases which feature various aspects of wargaming - from the historical battles of Imperial Rome and the Wars of the Roses to the Fantasy world of Battlelore: Heroes.

I hope you enjoy the show.

00:00 Intro

04:15 Podcast News

14:50 Review – Battleore: Heroes

36:20 Gaming Chat

47:20 Review – Richard III: The Wars of the Roses

88:35 Review – Commands & Colors: Ancients

113:30 Closing Comments

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I review Battleground Historical Warfare, the new wargame from Your Move Games, and I interview Chad Ellis of YMG about the development process behind the game.

I also chat about the Blood Bowl computer game, plus the usual podcast and gaming news.

I hope you enjoy the show

Episode 3 of View from the Veranda, with Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde.

In this show, Henry & Neil discuss their inspirations for wargaming - with typical verbal diversions along the way...

This show is a bonus episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, recorded at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show 2009.

It includes interviews with Scarab Miniatures, Hasslefree Miniatures, Musketeer Miniatures, Gripping Beast, Empress Miniatures, West Wind Productions and Baccus Miniatures.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the new Incoming! show.

As well as choosing my favourite historical miniatures releases of the previous week, I am now producing a show which looks back at the Sci-Fi & Fantasy releases.

I hope you enjoy it.

Welcome to Episode 16 of Incoming! - this time I review new historical miniatures releases from w/e 4th September 2009

Can you believe the summer is almost at an end? Everyone is planning for ‘going back to school’, England are preparing to finally lose the Ashes series – and I finally get to go away on holiday!

However, as a parting summer gift, I’ve uploaded Episode 52 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast. This is a look back at what I’ve been doing over the summer – the UK Games Expo and Manorcon mainly – but with a bit of extra chat about my favourite Gen Con highlights (I almost felt like I was there) and even some chat about a computer game that would make a great miniatures game.

I hope you enjoy the show, and look out for lots of new content coming in September.

00:00 – Intro

03:15 – Podcast news

13:55 – The UK Games Expo…a look back at the 2009 event

39:25 – X-Com: UFO Defence

49:55 – Manorcon 2009

61:20 – Shiny new stuff from Gen Con…and Space Hulk!

71:00 – Closing Comments

This vidcast looks at historical miniature releases for w/e 14th August 2009, and includes new releases from manufacturers such as Warlord Miniatures, Campaign Game Miniatures, Hat Industries, HLBS Co and Gorgon Studios.

In this episode of Meeples & Miniatures, I chat with a man who is a playtester, rules author and reviewer, but is still probably best known for being part of the team of Wargames Journal - Rich Jones.

Incoming! is now on the RSS Feed

Welcome to Episode 14 of Incoming! - the weekly vidcast of historical miniature releases from Meeples & Miniatures

This week, by some strange quirk, all the featured releases are 28mm scale, but it's a real bumper crop!

This week I look at figures from the likes of Wargames Factory, Warlord Miniatures, Copplestone Castings and Tiger Miniatures, amongst others.

Welcome to a much-smaller-than-originally-intended episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I talk about the Society of Ancients - I chat with Richard Lockwood about the Society's aims and objectives and we chat about Battle Day.

I also review Slingshot - the Society's newsletter/magazine

Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde are back, discussing more subjects of interest to wargamers.

In this show, we follow up on a listener respone to Episode 1, and discuss one of the possible reasons why gamers do not game historical wargames - the whole issue of the morality and ethics of wargaming.

Is it ever wrong to game a particular conflict? Is it ever wrong to game a particular nation?

This is an emotive and potentially controversial subject, but we hope you enjoy our discussion.

Following on from last week, this week I have another interview for you.

This time, I chat to Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies.

We talk about Richard's gaming background, the portfolio of TFL rules and look at some the reasons behind TFL rules design.

In addition we also chat about what we can expect to see in the future from Too Fat Lardies

I hope you enjoy the show

In this special show I interview Shawn Carpenter & David Phipps - two of the design team behind Ambush Alley Games.

Join me as I celebrate the 50th show of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – with a packed programme of gaming goodness!

I revisit World War I, with another look at WW1 minis in 28mm that you may have missed (I know I did!) and I also review Stout Hearts & Iron Troopers, the new scenario pack from Too Fat Lardies.

My in-depth review this month is of the new Napoleonic wargame Waterloo, designed by Martin Wallace

There is also a large number of reviews in the show, including products from Wargames Illustrated, HLBS Co, Knuckleduster, Spartan Games and Gripping Beast.

Download the show and join in the fun!

Better late than never? - I hope so.

Welcome to the much-delayed review of Salute 2009. Join me as I discuss the show with Jere Koskela, Henry Hyde and Colin Hagreen.

Welcome to episode #1 of View from the Veranda (VftV).

VftV is a spin off from the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, and features Neil Shuck in conversation with Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine.

In each show, we take one or two subjects as our theme, and simply ‘have a chat’ about the wargaming hobby, with these subjects in mind.

In this first episode, we discuss some of the contents of the latest issue of Battlegames magazine, and also chat about why historical wargaming doesn’t seem to be as popular as sci-fi and fantasy gaming.

So, pull up a chair and join us on the Veranda!

Show 49 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

Following on from playing the recently released Through the Mud and the Blood WWI skirmish rules at Salute, this show has an in-depth review of these great new rules from Too Fat Lardies, and I also discuss a couple of options for figures you can use with the game.

Other reviews include the re-launched Miniature Wargames magazine, and I also review the new Campaign Book, Volume 1 for Memoir ’44.

Finally, I take a few minutes to discuss why I’m an historical miniatures gamer, and why it’s such a great part of the wargaming hobby.

Enjoy the show!

Just a ‘quick’ show before Salute!

In this show, I am joined by Jere Koskela, and we discuss various gaming subjects, including:

The new releases from Privateer Press for Warmachine & Hordes

Using Elves in Uncharted Seas (or how not to use them!)

Successors – a board wargame from GMT Games

Using different undercoats when painting miniatures

We also discuss our imminent appearance at Salute, and launch a new competition.

In packed and varied show this month, I chat about my recent visit to the Hammerhead show, and review the latest releases for Impetus and Uncharted Seas.

I’m joined again by Henry Hyde, and we discuss the latest issue of Battlegames magazine, Trafalgar from Warhammer Historical and the recent sale of Wargames Illustrated.

Finally, I chat to Colin Hagreen, one of the South London Warlords club, about the logistics of organising Salute.

Enjoy the show!

This is the first of the new format monthly editions of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, and it’s a bit of a monster.

I’m very pleased to welcome two new co-hosts to the podcast, in the shape of Dave Luff and Jere Koskela.

As well as Dave and Jere, the show has two new sections.

The first is ‘View from the Veranda’, where I discuss various Miniature wargame–related subjects with Henry Hyde of Battlegames magazine. In the premiere episode, we look back at how Battlegames magazine has moved forward in the past year or so, and take a look forward at a couple of things to come.

The second section is ‘The Painting Shed’. I’ve had several requests from listeners to include a hobby section about painting on the show, so we begin a series of articles looking at all the techniques surrounding painting miniatures. Today we concentrate on preparation.

In addition to our new sections, some of the old favourites remain. We have two in-depth reviews, as we take a close look at Memoir ’44 and Canvas Eagles. We also spend some time talking about the games we have been playing in the last month or so.

Finally, I announce the results of the Gutshot Competiton.

Enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

08:30 Rumblings – Dominion, Uncharted Seas, Twilight Struggle

37:45 In-Depth Review – Memoir ‘44

97:20 Competition

101:40 View from the Veranda – Latest news on Battlegames magazine, with Henry Hyde

137:30 Review – Canvas Eagles

167:00 The Painting Shed – Preparing models

193:10 Closing Comments

Show 45 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

Review of 2008 – Part II

In this, the second of my shows which look back at 2008, you are in for a bit of an aural treat as I am joined by special guest Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames Magazine. Together, we discuss several of the major events of the year in the miniatures gaming hobby.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Review of 2008 - Part I

In this show, I take a personal look back at my favourite Miniature Wargames and Boardgames of 2008.

Show 43 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

Well, after some delay due to the holiday period, the next show is here, and hopefully it has been worth waiting for.

The main feature of this show are the ‘Nuts’ rules from Two Hour Wargames. Not only do I review the rules themselves, but also the brand new Campaign Book ‘Pieper at the Gates’, which was released just before Christmas.

I also discuss a few bits of news,and chat about playing Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game and Duel in the Dark:Baby Blitz

I hope you enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

03:00 Rumblings – Battlestar Galactica & Duel In The Dark: Baby Blitz

18:00 News

25:30 In-Depth Review – Nuts, from Two Hour Wargames

75:15 Review – Pieper At The Gates – Nuts Campaign Book

96:30 Looking Ahead – The next year @ Meeples & Miniatures

102:00 Closing Comments

This episode is another bumper offering, and contains several small reviews, as well as an in-depth review of the Sci-Fi rules Stargrunt 2.

Other reviews include:

Battlelore: For Troll and Country

Flashing Blade Miniatures (28mm Crusaders, 40mm Romano-British, 40mm Cacadores)

Uncharted Seas Tokens from Litko Areosystems

Uncharted Seas Sea Monsters

I also discuss feedback from my previous discussion on the differences between UK and US gaming culture.

00:00 Intro

03:40 Rumblings – Lord of the Rings, Agricola & Galactic Emperor

17:00 Review – Battlelore: For Troll and Country

28:10 Review – Flashing Blade Miniatures

44:25 Discussion Point – UK vs US gaming culture

66:30 Review – Ultraviolet TV Series

77:00 Review – Uncharted Seas Tokens from Litko Areosystems

89:40 Review – Uncharted Seas Sea Monsters

96:45 In-depth review – Stargrunt 2

150:10 Closing Comments

Well, this show seems to have been a very long time in coming, but it’s a bumper offering, so I hope that makes up for the wait.

The show, as well as containing the usual mix of comment and chat about gaming, contains not one, but two in-depth reviews.

First up is Uncharted Seas, the new fantasy naval game from Spartan Games. I take a detailed look at the rules, plus I review some of the current ship models and accessories available for this game.

Secondly, since it was almost Halloween when I recorded this show, I examine Ambush Z, the new zombie combat game from Ambush Alley Games.

In between these two reviews, I take some time out to discuss what I think are some of the differences between UK and US gaming culture

00:00 Intro

06:10 Rumblings – War of the Ring

18:50 In Depth Review – Uncharted Seas

79:30 Discussion Point – UK vs US gaming culture

96:45 In-depth review – Ambush Z

127:30 Closing Comments

Show 40 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comment.

During the show, I chat about A Touch of Evil, the new horror boardgame from Flying Frog Productions, as well as giving an in-depth review of the historical miniatures rules Basic Impetus & Impetus, from Dadi & Piombo

00:00 Intro

05:45 Gaming News

21:35 Rumblings – A Touch of Evil, Uncharted Seas

23:30 Charity Appeal – Combat Stress

25:20 Competition

30:10 In-depth review – Basic Impetus/Impetus

73:25 Closing Comments

This Week in Wargaming Podcast

Future War Commander

Hasslefree Miniatures

Ambush Alley

T.O.G. Entertainment

A Touch Of Evil

Uncharted Seas

Impetus

The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comments. For my featured rules review, I’m travelling back to the Wild West to review Gutshot, from Hawgleg Publishing.

As an added bonus, the show also features details of a competition to win one of two copies of the Gutshot rules.

00:00 Intro

03:25 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

21:35 Gaming News

38:35 Wargames Rules Review – Gutshot

71:00 Competition

73:30 Closing Comments

I’m now back from Summer holiday, and return with a show that is rather topical, as it takes a first look at gaming inspired by movies, taking it’s influence from the recently released Hellboy II: The Golden Army

For my rules review, I look at the supernatural skirmish rules Occult Wars, from Stealthy Spider Publishing.

All this, plus the usual gaming news and comment.

00:00 Intro

04:55 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

21:05 Gaming Hellboy

28:45 Wargames Rules Review – Occult Wars

64:00 Closing comments

This is the last show before my summer hiatus, so it’s a bumper one.

I take an in-depth look at not one, but two games this time.

First of all, I look at a new game from Crosscut Games – Galactic Emperor – a game of political and military conquest in the far off reaches of space.

Following on from that, I also review Secrets of the Third Reich – the new Weird War II game from West Wind Productions.

This along with the usual gaming news, plus a look back at the Manorcon Boardgames convention.

00:00 Intro

02:45 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

13:25 Manorcon Report

30:00 Boardgame Review – Galatic Emperor

84:55 Wargames Rules Review – Secrets of the Third Reich

135:00 Closing comments

Manorcon

Galactic Emperor

Secrets of the Third Reich

West Wind Productions

Skirmish Campaigns

Song of Blades & Heroes Points Calculator

Aritzan Designs Painting Guides

Two Hour Wargames - Warrior Heroes

Tannhauser

Dawn of War II trailer

In this episode, I continue my series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, by looking at hybrid games – games that use Miniatures but which may not be considered to be fully fledged wargames.

My review this time is of the Skirmish Wargame Patrol: WWII, from Pacific Sky Games. This is a game which allows you to recreate the day-to-day activities of a World War II Infantry squad in a campaign setting

All this, plus the usual discussion of news items, games, rules and miniatures – plus some listener feedback.

00:00 Intro

04:00 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

32:30 Rules Review: Patrol WWII

53:30 Getting Started in Miniature Wargaming: Hybrid Games

85:45 Mailbag – Listener Feedback

95:20 Closing comments

In this edition of the show, I start a new series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, and look at some of the questions you might ask before embarking in the hobby. I briefly discuss the ethics of gaming certain conflicts, and there is the usual chat about games, rules and miniatures that I’ve been playing with, reading and painting over the past few weeks.

My review this time is of the boardgame Duel in the Dark – a game which recreates the British night bombing campaign of 1943 over Germany.

00:00 Intro

06:45 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

37:35 – Is it ever wrong to game certain conflicts?

44:00 – Game Review: Duel in the Dark

93:00 – Getting Started in Miniature Wargaming

110:00 – Closing comments

Duel in the Dark

Scotia Grendel - Collectair Miniatures

Navwar - 1:300 Scale Aircraft

Ambush Alley Games

Rebel Miniatures - Operation Dark Star

Uncharted Seas

The recent half term holiday has seen two gaming shows in the UK – Partizan and UK Games Expo. In this episode, I talk about the games and the new releases I saw at Partizan, and then take an in-depth look at the UK Games Expo – including several interviews with designers of new games released at the show.

Finally, I announce the winner of the Polemos Napoleonic competition.

00:00 – Intro

02:50 – Partizan Wargames Show

14:55 – Polemos Competition Result

17:35 – UK Games Expo

21:30 – Interview with Gary Dicken from Ragnar Brothers

32:10 – Interview with Dean Conrad of Ludorum Games

52:20 – Interview with Alan Paull of Surprised Stare Games

61:00 – Interview with Mike Raabe of Wattsalpoag

67:00 – Interview with Andy Cooper of West Wind Productions

73:40 – Interview with Martin Wallace

81:45 – UK Games Expo – the wrap up

96:20 – Closing Comments

Partizan

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Peter Pig

UK Games Expo

Ragnar Brothers

Ludorum Games

Surprised Stare Games

Wattsalpoag

West Wind Productions

Warfrog Games

In this show, I chat about various games I’ve been playing over the past few weeks, things that have caught my interest, plus I review two card games.

Subjects and games covered include 15mm Modern figures, Gaming on VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus, Last Night On Earth: Growing Hunger, Unspeakable Words and Mausen.

Enjoy the Show!

00:00 - Intro

06:00 – 15mm Modern Figures

10:30 – Gaming Talk – VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus and Last Night On Earth – Growing Hunger

33:45 – Competition

36:30 – Game Reviews : Unspeakable Words & Mausen

56:00 – Closing Comments

In this part of the show I take an in-depth look at the strategy boardgame Shogun, in which players take the role of one of several Daimyo seeking ultimate power in Sengoku period Japan.

Following on from this, I review the scenario book “Day of the Ranger? from Ambush Alley Games, which allows you to take part in various events surrounding Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu in 1993.

As well as reviewing the scenario book, I also discuss what other resources you might want to have a look at for this operation, and also what miniatures you may want to use if you were playing the scenarios.

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – ‘Shogun’ – an in-depth look at this strategy boardgame

41:15 – ‘Day of the Ranger’ – a review of the new scenario book from Ambush Alley Games, along with ideas for miniatures to use and additional resources.

72:00 – Closing comments

Shogun @ Boardgamegeek

Ambush Alley Games

The Assault Group

Britannia Minaitures

MoFo

Episode 32 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ is now available for download.

Actually, Part 1 of the show is now available. I’ve recorded lots of material for this show, so much so that I’ve had to split the show into two parts.

In Part 1 (available now) I chat about the recent Society of Ancients Battle Day, and some of my preparations leading up to it.

I also talk about my current search for a set of rules to game Ancients with, which includes a mini-review of ‘Field of Glory’ and my initial thoughts on Warmaster Ancients and Basic Impetus.

Coming in Part 2 (available later this week) will be in depth reviews of the Boardgame ‘Shogun’ and the Wargames Scenario pack ‘Day of the Ranger’

00:00 – Intro

03:55 – Competition

07:40 - Wargames Journal – Welcome back!

10:00 – Society of Ancients Battle Day

40:10 – Field of Glory ‘mini-review’

52:15 – Chat about Warmaster Ancients & Basic Impetus

65:15 – Closing Comments

Wargames Journal

Society of Ancients

Field of Glory

Warmaster Ancients

Basic Impetus

In this show, I take a look into the world of Napoleonic wargaming, as I review the Polemos Napoleonic rules, written by Chris Grice and published by Baccus. In addition, I review the Range of Baccus 6mm Napoleonic figures, and also discuss what commercial terrain is available for gaming this period in 6mm.

Finally, there is a new prize competition to enter, in which you can win a copy of the Polemos Napoleonic rules.

00:00 Intro

02:45 – Rumblings: Gaming news

10:55 – Rules Review: Polemos Napoleonic

54:12 – Competition

56:55 – Figure Review – Baccus 6mm Napoleonic

70:40 – Terrain Review: 6mm Terrain for Napoleonic battles

82:40 – Closing Comments

Baccus Miniatures

Timecast Models

S&A Scenics

In this episode, I mainly discuss my recent trip to the Hammerhead games show - including an overview of the Command Horizon ruleset.

For my review this time, I'm looking at the Dr Who Micro-universe CMG.

Finally, I discuss my initial thoughts on painting 6mm figures, along with paint and brushes.

Show Notes:

04.45 - Rumblings: Gaming news * 18.35 - Hammerhead Report * 35.10 - Review: Dr Who Micro-universe * 46.55 - Painting: Musings about painting 6mm figures, paint and brushes. * 55.25 - Closing comments

Hope you enjoy the show.

The latest episode of Meeples & Miniatures is now available for download.

In this show, I look at the new expansion for Battlelore – Scottish Wars. I also review the boardgame Ca$h & Gun$ and it’s first expansion Yakuzas.

This show has a distinctly wargaming flavour to it, as I concentrate on wargaming rules reviews and chatting about miniatures.

In particular, I’m looking at skirmish gaming in large scale – 40mm to be exact – and specifically gaming in the late 18th and early 19th Century, incorporating the American War of Independence, the French Indian War and the Napoleonic War.

I review the rules Black Powder Battles in depth, plus I look at some other, free (or at least very cheap), skirmish rules that you may want to consider for this period.

Finally, I look at the broad range of 40mm figures that are available, whether it be Napoleonics from the likes of Sash & Saber or Perry Miniatures, French Indian War from HLBS or American War of Independence from Front Rank Figurines, to name but a few.

This show is a bit of a compromise, as I’ve been struggling for time in the past week or so to finish editing my reviews (serves me right for babbling on so much!) and if I was to wait until all the material I’ve recorded for this show has been edited, it would be another week before the podcast would be out.

Therefore, I’ve decided to produce a show with the material I’ve got so far. This means that this show is somewhat lite on wargaming content, as the main material I have left out are the rules and figure reviews. However, don’t depair! These reviews will be produced in their own show in a week or so.

So, what can you expect to find in today’s show?

A chat about the current performance of my Romans in a Commands & Colors: Ancients campaign.
Reviews of the boardgames Masons and Cloud 9.
The highlights of some of the latest monthly Wargames publications.
Listener feedback.

Episode 26 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ – the podcast about Miniature Wargaming and Strategy Boardgames – is now available for download.

This show is my ‘Game Review Of 2007’, in which I discuss my favourite Boardgames, Wargames and Figure ranges of last year.

I also look forward to 2008, and talk about a slight change in direction for the podcast.

In this show, I present the second part of an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures.

I also announce the results of a couple of competitions.

Enjoy the show!

Show Timings

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - Rumblings

07:35 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part II

54:16 - Competition Results

60:21 – Closing comments

In this show, I present the first part on an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures. In this part of the interview, we chat about Kev’s sculpting background, how Hasslefree got started, the ‘Hasslefree philosophy’ and White Metal.

I also do a ‘mini review’ of Litko Areosystems gaming tokens.

Show Timings

00:00 - Intro

04:27 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming (Commands & Colors: Ancients, Schotten Totten, FFG 'Dust', Chain Reaction 2, Revell 'Star Wars' AT-AT)

11:00 - A review of gaming accessories from Litko Areosystems

17:45 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part I

66:34 - Competition reminders

70:42 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this episode I review the boardgames ‘Kingdoms’ and ‘Space Hulk’, launch the Meeples & Miniatures Guild at BoardGameGeek and there are details of 2 competitions, plus the results of the Six Gun Sound competition.

00:00 - Intro
05:45 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming
10:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms
21:25 - Competition – SGSBOG rules
23:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Space Hulk
53:20 – Feedback
60:00 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this show, I chat about the games I played on Halloween, and a couple of other games that have caught my eye.

I review the games:

Doctor Who Uno

BGFW Scenario & Terrain Packs

Songs of Blades and Heroes

and I look at gaming with plastic & paper miniatures.

Finally, there is some listener feedback.

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Rumblings – Scimitar Gaming Group @ Halloween

11:19 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Doctor Who Uno, Battleground Fantasy Warfare Scenario and Terrain Packs

28:17 - Rules Ruminations – review of Songs of Blades & Heroes

47:54 - Competition – SGSBOG rules

49:18 – Miniature Musings – Talking about Paper and Plastic Miniatures

63:00 – Feedback

73:20 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this episode. I review the games 'Last Night on Earth' and 'Six Gun Sound, Blaze of Glory'. I also look at the HLBS Old West range of miniatures.

As well as this, I chat about some recent games that I've played and bought, respond to some listener feedback and annouce the winner of the THW 5150 competition.

Hope you enjoy the show!

00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Rumblings: I chat about some of the latest Wargames magazines, talk about some new wargames rules I've bought, give a couple of ideas of games for Halloween, and talk about the new 'Scottish Wars' expansion for Battlelore.
17:05 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: I review "Last Night On Earth, The Zombie Game' from Flying Frog Productions
31:20 - Competition - The results of the 5150 competition, plus a new prize up for grabs.
33:46 - Rules Ruminations - I review "Six Gun Sound - Blaze Of Glory" from Two Hour Wargames
51:00 - Miniature Musings - I look at the HLBS Co 'Old West' range, ideal for gaming 'Six Gun Sound' with.
60:10 - Feedback - I response to your email
70:50 - Closing comments

A slightly earlier publishing of this show, as the end of the week is very busy.

In today's show, I interview Andy & Wendy Cooper of West Wind Productions. We chat about Andy's background, his time with Old Glory, how West Wind came about and the latest figure ranges - including "Secrets of the Third Reich" and the all new "Samurai" range!

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Unfortunately, there will no Meeples & Miniatures episode this weekend.

My Father-in-law, Peter Charles Langley, died yesterday (21st September) after a short illness.

His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, and we will missing him terribily.

A longer show in store this time, as I look back at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show from 2nd September 2007, and review some boardgames and wargames rules.

As part of the coverage of the Partizan show, I recorded several interviews, which are in the show. These include:

The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company
Bolt Action Miniatures
Graven Images
Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine.

The Boardgame review this month looks at the new expansions for the ‘Battlelore’ game; 'Goblin Marauders' and 'Hundred Years War' from Days of Wonder.

On the miniature wargames front, I review the sci-fi skirmish rules '5150' by Two Hour Wargames.

And finally there are the results of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition, and I give details of a new prize giveaway.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

In this show, I interview Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures. We chat about the history of the company and their various rules and figure ranges, including Polymos and Command Horizons.

00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Rumblings - online gaming and my top 5 games of 2006
10:49 - Competition. Win a copy of 'Warrior Heroes' by Two Hour Wargames - reviewed in episode #17.
14:53 - Interview. I chat with Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures.
55:39 - Feedback. A new section - listener email
62:00 - Closing comments And don't forget that you can still enter the prize competition to win a copy of the 'Warrior Heroes' miniature wargames rules.

I've now posted the show notes for episode 17 - loof at the Meeples & Miniatures website for more details.

00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Rumblings - a look at what has been going on in my gamin life recently
09:54 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. An review of the latest Battlelore expansions from Days of Wonder
23:14 - Rules Ruminations. I review 'Warrior Heroes' by Two Hour Wargames.
52:23 - Miniatures Musings. I take a look at the sci-fi figures that are produced by eM-4 Miniatures
60:30 - Closing comments

Apologies to everyone who has currently downloaded the Meeples & Miniatures podcast.

Due to a slight communication problem, the competition details were delayed in being updated on the TwoHourWargames website - my fault, I published before Ed was ready!

This has now been corrected, so what you are looking for on the THW website is now there!

Many apologies again!

Regards
Neil.

In this show, I review the new expansions for Battlelore, the wargames rules 'Warrior Heroes' from Two Hour Wargames and the Vendel Miniatures fantasy range.

Plus, I give details of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition.

Enjoy the show!

Well, I'm back having spent a week (remarkably) sunning myself in the wilds of Sussex (I was actually camped near to 'Battle', the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings...but I never got there!)

I thought that now would be a good time to start a text blog to complement my podcast, so look out for more many more entries of the 'text' variety in the near future...

Anyway, arrived back at work to find the latest Battlelore packs: 'Goblin Skirmishers' and 'Dwarven Battalion' sat on my desk - so I'm looking forward to getting those home tonight.

I'm starting to record episode 17 of the podcast this week - it will concentrate on gaming in a fantasy setting. I'm hoping to publish it at the weekend (11th August) but that may be pushing it a bit...

In this show, I discuss my visit to Manorcon - where I played Colosseum and Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga for the first time.

I then review the Sci-Fi gang combat game 'Combat Zone', and also look at the figures produced by eM-4 Miniatures.

00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Rumblings.
08:39 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. An overview of the boardgames 'Colosseum' and 'Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga'.
27:02 - Rules Ruminations. I review 'Combat Zone' by eM-4 Miniatures.
42:47 - Miniatures Musings. I take a look at the sci-fi figures that are produced by eM-4 Miniatures
50:15 - Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

In this show I have a theme of Ancient Rome, or more accurately the Roman Arena.

I review the boardgame 'Ave Caesar' - a game about chariot racing and the miniatures game 'Red Sand, Blue Sky', which is about Gladatorial combat.

Following this, I take a brief look at what figures are available for gaming Gladiators.

Enjoy the show!

Follow this link for the show notes:

www.meeplesandminiatures.co.uk

A shorter show this week, to get me back onto my normal release schedule.

In this show, I review the games 'Pylos' and 'Wings Over Suez', and give some thoughts on Vapour Trails model aircraft.

I also issue a challenge to play me at Kreta and Samurai online using the MaBi Web website.

Enjoy the show!

Neil.

Well, the Meeples & Miniatures podcast has entered it’s teenage years.

In show 13, I talk about my recent visits to two gaming shows: Partizan, and UK Games Expo 2007.

Partizan is a miniature wargaming show, whilst UK Games Expo is more of a US style gaming convention.

Foloowing on from that, I review the card game ‘Symbotica’, by Andrew Sage, which was released at UK Games Expo and finish with a review of ‘Chain Reaction 2’ from two Hour Wargames.

Enjoy the show!

Neil.

The Show:

00:00 - Intro

05:07 - Rumblings. On this show, I talk about my recent visits to Partizan and UK Games Expo

05:27 – Partizan

24:50 - UK Games Expo

37:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. This time, I review the card game 'Symbotica'

46:38 - Wargames Rules Ruminations. A review of the rules 'Chain Reaction 2'.

61:55 - Closing comments

The Links

Partizan Wargames Show

Perry Miniatures

The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company

Hasslefree Miniatures

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Tumbling Dice

Occult Wars

Graven Images

UK Games Expo

Mongoose Publishing

Fast Mindstalkers

Polarity

Gigamic Games

Andrew Sage Art & Entertainment

Two Hour Wargames

Hi All,

Apologies for the delay in posting episode 13...unfortunately a case of real life getting in the way. The episode is recorded, and I'm currently finishing the editing process, so the podcast should be published this coming weekend.

Regards,

Neil.

This show has a distinctly Medieval feel to it, as I review the contents of "Battllore: Call to Arms", look at the card game "Havoc: The Hundred Years War" and then review the miniatures rules "Vabguard, Men-At-Arms" in depth.

Finally, a look at the figure range that accompanies the Vanguard rules.

I hope that you enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

03:50 Rumblings - Battlelore: Call to Arms

15:25 Boardgame Ballyhoo - Havoc: The Hundred Years War

26:20 Rules Ruminations - Vanguard: Men At Arms

50:10 Musings about Miniatures - Vanguard: Men At Arms

60:00 Closing comments

Since I've now reached show #11, I thought that I'd better introduce a little more order into the show. Therefore, I have now divided the show into several sections:

Rumblings - I discuss anything that has recently caught my attention in the world of boardgames and miniature wargames.

Boardgame Ballyhoo - I review a boardgame that I have recently played

Wargames Rules Ruminations - I review one or more sets of rules for wargaming with miniatures. This is usually themed for a particular period/genre each week.

Musings about Miniatures - I review a range of figures. These are usually figures that can be used with the rules reviewed in the 'Ruminations' section of the show.

In this, episode 11 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, the main topic is wargaming the Vietnam war. I discuss two rulesets for gaming the conflict: "Charlie Company" & "FNG", and then review what miniatures can be used to game this conflict in 28mm.

The Show:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Rumblings. This week I discuss news of releases from North Star, HLBS, Tumbling Dice and Hasslefree.

08:00 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. This time, I review the boardgame 'Hive'.

12:25 - Wargames Rules Ruminations. Review of rules for wargaming Vietnam with miniatures.

13:40 - Review of 'Charlie Company' by RAFM

25:25 - Review of 'FNG' by Two Hour Wargames

43:40 - Musings about Miniatures. 28mm figures and vehicles for gaming Vietnam.

64:00 - Closing comments

I hope that you find the show useful, informative and entertaining.

Enjoy!

Neil.

In this show, I look at the wide range of wargaming magazines that are available both in print and online.

This includes the likes of Wargames Illustrated, Wargames Journal, Fictional Reality, Harbinger and many more.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Regards

Neil.

This episode is a 'Zombie Special', in which I discuss various games from the 'Zombie' genre, which seems to be very popular at the moment.

I review Zombietown from Twilight Creations, Zombie Plague from Fortress Figures and All Things Zombie from Two Hour Wargames.

I also review some of my favourite miniatures for using with Zombie games.

For a complete list of the manufacturers websites, plus pictures of the figures discussed in the show, please visit the Meeples & Miniatures website.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Neil

This episode of 'Meeples & Miniatures' is the last of my "blast from the past" episodes - reviews that were originally posted as part of the 'It's time 4 games' podcast.

This show reviews Battleground Fantasy Warfare from YourMove Games. This review was originally recorded in 2006 - I have recorded some new material for this episode, bringing the review up to date with the latest news from this company.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Cheers, Neil

YourMoveGames

Battleground HQ - Fantasy Warfare Fan Site

Hi all,

You may have noticed that there hasn't been an episode this week - sorry about that, but I've had a week off work over Easter and I've been doing several jobs around the house and spending some time with the family prior to working away from home for 3 weeks...which should give me ample time to record some shows (what else am I going to do in a hotel of an evening?)

Easter greetings to everyone, and I'll 'speak' to you soon.

Regards,

Neil.

This episode is the second of my ‘Blast from the Past’ episodes, when I republishing a review that was originally aired on the ‘It’s time 4 games’ podcast.

The main part of this show is a review of the game ‘ROBOGEAR’ – along with extra comments to bring the review up to date.

In addition to this, I’ve also replied to some feedback, answering a question about the ‘Hellboy’ range of figures from Graven Images.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Links:

Graven Images

Russian ROBOGEAR website

Hybrid wargames appear to be in fashion at the moment, what with the recent release of ‘Battlelore’ and the upcoming ‘Tide Of Iron’.

In this episode, I give my thoughts on the two hybrid games which are currently popular in my gaming group: ‘Battlelore’ and ‘Commands & Colors: Ancients’.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Below are the links for today’s show. These include the full rules and first scenarios for Commands & Colors: Ancients from the GMT website, plus links to the official Battlelore website and a rules overview.

GMT Games Website

Commands & Colors: Ancients Rules (PDF)

Scenarios – Part 1

Scenarios – Part 2

Scenarios – Part 3

Scenarios – The Truceless War

Days Of Wonder

Official Battlelore Website

Battlelore Rules Overview

This show is a ‘quickie’ review of ‘AT-43’ from Rackam and ‘Battlefield Evolution’ from Mongoose Publishing. I’m not looking at the rules at this point – just the quality of the pre-painted miniatures that are available for both ranges.

Links for the ranges are available below:

AT-43

Battlefield Evolution

Hope you enjoy the show!

A bit of a cheat, this episode, as I have republished the first audio review that I did for "It's time 4 games" - a review of the boardgame 'Doom'.

We played this game at the Scimitar club a couple of weeks ago, so it gives this show a bot of relevance - well, sort of.

Anyway, I hope you find it interesting. More to come soon.

Regards

Neil.

This show is more aimed at boardgamers rather than wargamers, as it is a session report/review of 3 games that I have recently played.

All of these games are by Reiner Knizia. They are:

Poison

Mmm Brains

Tigris & Euphrates

I hope that you find the show of interest.

Cheers, Neil

This show is about the 'Hammerhead' wargames show, which was held on February 11th 2007 at Kelham Hall, near Newark in the UK.

There are pictures of the show and of the models discussed in the podcast. These can be found at Earthquake's Skirmish Pages. Simply click the link and follow the menu.

Hope you enjoy the show!

Links from this show

Hammerhead Wargames Show

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Graven Images

North Star

Hasslefree Miniatures

Unfortunately, due to some technical problems, Episode 2 of Meeples & Miniatures has been delayed for a few days.

I will be looking at publishing a new podcast early next week (w/c 12th Feb)

After reading some feedback, I think I will start producing more frequent, but shorter shows (roughly 15-20 mins length) This should cut down on my editing time and make listening to the shows easier.

Take care

Neil

Apologies for those that have been trying to download this podcast via the RSS feed - I incorrectly used an '&' in the filename of the jpg, which caused a syntax problem when trying to create the feed.

I've now corrected this, and the RSS feed now appears to be working OK - many apologies for any problems this caused...I'm still a bit new to this!

Regards

Neil

Episode 1 Show Notes

This is my first "full" podcast after doing several small pieces on the "It's time 4 games" podcast. This particular show is 30 minutes long, but I'm hoping that future shows will be somewhere nearer to 45-60 minutes.

My home audio recording set-up is not very high tech - so I apologise if the audio quality is a little mixed

0:00 - Intro

2:20 - Wargames Diary

6:33 - Session review of "Arkham Horror" boardgame by Fantasy Flight Games

10:56 - Flashing Blade Miniatures

13:05 - 'Out of the Box' review of "Victory at Sea" by Mongoose Publishing

24:40 - Review of "6 Takes" by Amigo Games

29:10 - Closing comments

You can email me comments about the show at the following address:

meeples.miniatures@ntlworld.com

Show Links

Fantasy Flight Games

Flashing Blade Miniatures

Mongoose Publishing

6 Takes

You can also visit my website "Earthquake's Skirmish Pages"