Best Dan weirdo Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 260: Dave Schmidt (Author and Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:31:15

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This week I talk to Dave Schmidt. Dave is not only a hobby nerd like us but he is also a self published author. He writes the Clay and Ether saga and he’s not done! He is writing more books as we speak, maybe at this very moment, so be quiet, dont disrupt him. It was great to talk to Dave, he is one of our own, he’s been a member of the PATM discor…

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Magic is the Cheese: Doug Naylor and the Clairvoyant Car Key Finder 1:02:56

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Doug Naylor is an Emmy award winning script-writer, novelist and director.He co-created the long running hugely successful sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, has written or co-written every episode across thirteen series and has directed over twenty episodes. Doug also co-founded Grant Naylor Productions in 1991 which made series IV to X of Red Dwarf. Doug h…

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Ep 259: Jordan Heckman (County Road Z) 1:28:59

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This week I talk to Rodman Hellman, you’ll get that joke in a bit. We talk about what has been happening for him since we spoke back in 2017 and then go on to talk about his rule set County Road Z. County Road Z is a co op post apocalyptic game, it sounds super fun and it is one on my christmas/birthday list. I’m not going to go into the show more …

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Lazy Code: Entering The Simulation 32:59

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In this intro to our new monthly bonus show Lazy Code, Dan welcomes longtime weird-theory believer Leon ‘Buttons’ Kirkbeck and Halina Brooke back and his daughter Halina Brooke. We explain simulation theory, meet the hosts, tease the kinds of glitches and guests to expect (from UFOs to scientific perspectives), and explore what it’s like growing up…

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Ep 258: Alex (Alex Paints Tiny Things Youtube Channel) 1:21:18

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This week I talk to Alex of the Alex Paints Tiny Things Youtube channel. We have the usual rambly chat about his hobby history, likes, and highlights. We dig into a big of competitive painting, and a whole bunch of other stuff. I am pretty sure I mention it in the show, but I generalise Scottish people a little in the show, I just wanted to ensure …

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Yellow Wiggle: Sam Moran and a Quantum Physics Pick up Line 1:11:26

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Sam Moran is an Australian entertainer born on April 4, 1978, in Sydney. He is best known as the Yellow Wiggle in the children's music group The Wiggles, a role he held from 2006 to 2012. Before joining the group full-time, he was an understudy for original member Greg Page and performed over 150 times in his place. Moran studied classical voice an…

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Ep 257: Stephen Baker (Heroquest, Space Crusade, Battle Masters, et al) 1:26:17

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This week I talk to Stephen Baker the world renowned game designer. Stephen’s work includes but is not limited to Heroquest, Battle Masters, and Space Crusade. This is the first of….some podcasts Stephen and I will have. I wanted to take the time to get to know him and really discuss things as opposed to rushing or just him feeling like we were sup…

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Café del Weirdo: Dylan Jones and the 100 Kevins ft Buttons 42:39

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Dylan Jones OBE (born 1960) is a British journalist, author, and former long-time editor of GQ (1999–2021). He previously held senior roles at i-D, Arena, and The Face, later serving briefly as editor-in-chief of the Evening Standard. Author of books including David Bowie: A Life and his memoir These Foolish Things, he has won multiple editor of th…

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Ep 256: Chris (Offbeat Builds Youtube Channel) 1:19:56

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This week I talk to Chris from the Offbeat Builds Youtube channel. Chris creates videos of himself kitbashing Warhammer 40k models and his videos are slick and he is also a chipper and funny chap so his work is always good value. Chris came across as a really nice guy and I was very fortunate to be able to spend a while with him, I had a good few c…

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I see Dead Cats: Rhys James and the Five-Star Monk 1:18:43

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Rhys James is a British stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his sharp wit, slick delivery, and clever wordplay. Born in 1991, he studied politics and international relations at the University of Manchester before establishing himself on the UK comedy circuit. He has performed multiple acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fr…

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Ep 255: Tom P (Warriors Table Wargaming) 1:17:29

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This week I talk to Tom of Warriors Table Wargaming YouTube channel. Tom and accomplices put together a whole bunch of stuff for us to watch and listen to from The Walking Dead All Out War to Malifaux, and Moonstone, amongst others. It was fun talking to Tom as he has very clear opinions and ideas about what he does and that made for an interesting…

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Ep 254: Why I love Space Weirdos (Ed) 1:11:41

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This week I talk to Ed about why he loves the tabletop skirmish game Space Weirdos. I love these shows, they are the purest form of our podcast. Ed didnt write the game, he’s not got anything to gain about selling it to you. He just loves is, and wants to share that with us, and thats amazing!!!! Thanks to Ed for taking the time to come onto the sh…

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Ep 253: Scott Wainwright (Brutality games & Let's Talk Tabletop Youtube Channel) 1:21:54

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This week I talk to Scott Wainwright, the creator of the Brutality rule sets, he also has a Youtube channel called Let’s Talk Tabletop. Let’s Talk Tabletop is a reflective and philosophic inquiry into our hobby and Brutality rule sets give you the ability to play lots of genres with a similar set of guiding principles. Its always great to talk to c…

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Ep 252: Roger Yates (Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy) 1:13:39

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This week I talk once more to Mr Roger Yates of the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy. We spoke back in episode 230 so if you haven’t listened to that one you may want to as this is a continuation of that chat and we delve into what has been happening in recent times with the paint line, and also a lot of chat into the future. It was another fun chat …

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Ep 251: Ronnie Renton (Mantic Games) 1:12:23

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This week I talk once more to Ronnie Renton of Mantic Games. We chat about what Mantic have been up to recently and also what they are up to in the near future. We chat about The Walking Dead All Out War, Halo, Epic Warpath, and a bunch of other stuff. Ronnie is just a great guy who is infectiously enthusiastic and positive about our hobby, and he …

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Egg in a Bag: Joe Kent Walters and the Lincoln Imp 1:00:30

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Joe Kent-Walters is a UK-based comedian, writer, and performer known for his surreal, character-driven comedy. He gained recognition for his outlandish alter ego "Frankie Monroe," a grotesque, washed-up cabaret singer with a twisted charm. A graduate of the University of Leeds, Joe blends clowning, drag, and absurdist theatre into unforgettable liv…

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Ep 250B: You & Us (We are all hobby nerds) 53:50

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Heeeeyyyyoooooo, Another chance to hear from you, from us, the PATM hobby nerds! Thanks to everyone for listening and getting involved. PATM discord: https://discord.gg/CAAF9DGn

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Ep 250A: You & Us (We are all hobby nerds) 37:44

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Woddup, Have a listen to people connected via Paint All The Minis. Thanks everyone! PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/gNFNvVQU

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THE ANTI-CATASTROPHE LEAGUE: Tom Ough and the Quest to Save Humankind 46:52

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Tom Ough is a British writer, journalist, and researcher. He is currently a Senior Editor at UnHerd, where he writes about global-scale challenges including climate risk, geoengineering, and existential threats to humanity. He is the author of The Anti‑Catastrophe League, a nonfiction book published in July 2025, which explores the people and ideas…

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Ep 249: Graeme Davis (RPG Writer GW, Pathfinder, D&D, et al) 49:36

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This week I speak to Graeme Davis formerly of GW and a prodigious author of many books and RPG adventures. He has written and contributed to Warhammer Fantasy, GURPS, Pathfinder, Dungeons and Dragons, and within the videogame industry to name just a few. It was great to talk to Graeme for the show and I am sure I speak for all of us when I say than…

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Ep 248: Mark (Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:10:15

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This week I speak to Mark, a fellow hobby nerd and a general all round good chap. We do the usual chat about hobby history and initial steps and meander along picking out salient points along the way. Thanks for coming onto the show Mark, I hope you enjoyed it, and I hope you, the listener, enjoy it too. PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4…

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The Wooden Necklace: John Niven's Guide to Parenting 46:56

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John Niven is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for his darkly comic, satirical novels. Born in Ayrshire in 1966, he studied English Literature at the University of Glasgow before spending a decade in the music industry. This experience inspired his breakout novel, Kill Your Friends (2008), a biting satire of the late-1990s music business. T…

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Ep 247: Will Rahman-daultrey (Hope is for the Dead & general game chat) 1:16:07

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This week I speak again to Will Rahman-daultrey, the creator of Forbidden Psalm, The Last War, and the upcoming Hope is for the Dead game. We spoke to Will back in episode 241 so if you want to hear about him, his background, and The Last War/Forbidden Psalm you can go back and listen to that, this episode we split our time between talking about hi…

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Caught in the Dick Myst: Harriet Dyer and the View From The Afterlife 59:29

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Harriet Dyer is a Cornish comedian, writer and mental health advocate known for her quirky, original and offbeat brand of comedy. She has gigged all over the world and is resident MC at ROFL Comedy Club, Sheffield and at the multi award-winning mental health comedy night she founded, ‘Barking Tales’ in Manchester. She recently won the the Channel 4…

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Ep 246: Dr Spork (Old/Mid Hammer Terrain) 1:17:48

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This week I speak to Dr Spork, the creator of nostalgic wargaming terrain you can buy and print for yourself. We take the usual dive back into the past and chat through the modern day, picking out some interesting bits along the way, I wont spoil any of the chat here but needless to say I hope you enjoy the chat. Thanks to Dr Spork for coming onto …

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Cheryl the Queen and Nikki Druce and the Half Ghost Boy 1:06:23

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Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce are two incredible people in their own right. You might know Cheryl from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “UK vs. the World” and generally being hilarious and being ‘The Queen Of Essex’. And you might know Nikki Druce as ‘London’s Spooky Specialist’. Nikki hosts “Macabre London” and is an expert on Haunted History and True …

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Ep 245: Mark Latham (The Last Vigilant Fantasy Novel) 1:13:37

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This week I speak to Mark Latham a prodigious writer in many forms. We spoke back in episode 147 about his Games Workshop past and about his rules writing and development. In this show we talk mostly about his novel writing and his work writing fiction. He has a new book coming out, the first in a trilogy, next Tuesday 24th of June, so we talk abou…

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Myth Sandwich: James Goss and the Acton Hauntings 58:18

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James Goss (born 1974) is an English writer and producer renowned for his extensive work in the Doctor Who and Torchwood universes. Initially part of the BBC, he managed the official Doctor Who website from 2000, expanding its scope before transitioning to TV tie‑in media . He wrote multiple Torchwood novels—Almost Perfect, Risk Assessment, First B…

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Ep 244: Troy (Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Youtube Channel) 1:24:01

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This week I speak to Troy who runs the awesome Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Youtube channel. Troy is a first timer here on PATM so we do the deep dive into his backstory and spend some time pecking in parts that jumped out during the chat. I deeply enjoy Troy’s work on his channel, I think what he tries to achieve is fantastic along with his attitude,…

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Crash Curse: John Green and the Inconvenience of Superstition 55:46

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John Green is an American author best known for his young adult novels, including The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Paper Towns. His work often explores love, loss, and mental health with emotional depth and wit. Green is also a prominent YouTuber, co-creating the educational channel Crash Course and the Vlogbrothers with his brother …

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Ep 243: Forrest Harris (Knuckleduster Miniatures) 1:22:16

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This week I speak to Forrest Harris of Knuckleduster Miniatures. Forrest is just a brilliant human being first and foremost, but he is also the owner/operator of Knuckleduster. Knuckleduster make Gunfighters Ball and Gunfight Royale, both Wild West themed tabletop games, but you can also buy STL’s of and also physical versions of many Wild West the…

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Ep 260: Dave Schmidt (Author and Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:31:15

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Magic is the Cheese: Doug Naylor and the Clairvoyant Car Key Finder 1:02:56

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Ep 259: Jordan Heckman (County Road Z) 1:28:59

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Lazy Code: Entering The Simulation 32:59

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Ep 258: Alex (Alex Paints Tiny Things Youtube Channel) 1:21:18

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Yellow Wiggle: Sam Moran and a Quantum Physics Pick up Line 1:11:26

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Ep 257: Stephen Baker (Heroquest, Space Crusade, Battle Masters, et al) 1:26:17

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Café del Weirdo: Dylan Jones and the 100 Kevins ft Buttons 42:39

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Ep 256: Chris (Offbeat Builds Youtube Channel) 1:19:56

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I see Dead Cats: Rhys James and the Five-Star Monk 1:18:43

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Ep 255: Tom P (Warriors Table Wargaming) 1:17:29

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Ep 254: Why I love Space Weirdos (Ed) 1:11:41

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Ep 253: Scott Wainwright (Brutality games & Let's Talk Tabletop Youtube Channel) 1:21:54

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Ep 252: Roger Yates (Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy) 1:13:39

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Ep 251: Ronnie Renton (Mantic Games) 1:12:23

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Egg in a Bag: Joe Kent Walters and the Lincoln Imp 1:00:30

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Ep 250B: You & Us (We are all hobby nerds) 53:50

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Ep 250A: You & Us (We are all hobby nerds) 37:44

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THE ANTI-CATASTROPHE LEAGUE: Tom Ough and the Quest to Save Humankind 46:52

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Ep 249: Graeme Davis (RPG Writer GW, Pathfinder, D&D, et al) 49:36

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Ep 248: Mark (Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:10:15

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The Wooden Necklace: John Niven's Guide to Parenting 46:56

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Ep 247: Will Rahman-daultrey (Hope is for the Dead & general game chat) 1:16:07

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Caught in the Dick Myst: Harriet Dyer and the View From The Afterlife 59:29

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Ep 246: Dr Spork (Old/Mid Hammer Terrain) 1:17:48

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Cheryl the Queen and Nikki Druce and the Half Ghost Boy 1:06:23

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Ep 245: Mark Latham (The Last Vigilant Fantasy Novel) 1:13:37

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Myth Sandwich: James Goss and the Acton Hauntings 58:18

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Ep 244: Troy (Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Youtube Channel) 1:24:01

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Crash Curse: John Green and the Inconvenience of Superstition 55:46

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Ep 243: Forrest Harris (Knuckleduster Miniatures) 1:22:16