Join host and miniaturist Becky G. as she talks to talented artisans and collectors in the miniature world to share their inspiration, creations, and stories. New episodes premiere every other Tuesday. Follow Becky on Instagram @ dollhouse_flair.
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Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
We are here to explore the world of historical miniature wargaming. We'll cover, game design theory, rules reviews, showcase new miniatures, and pretty much anything related to historical miniature wargaming. This bi-weekly podcast is hosted by veteran gamers each with 40+ years of experience in the genre.
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Dr.D and friends bring on players, creators, and earth-shakers from the miniature gaming community from multiple gaming systems, but with a focus on Infinity, Blood and Plunder, and Cyberpunk Combat Zone. They dive into new releases, product, tactics and strategy, and more with a focus on why we enjoy these games and the worlds around them.
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Two long time friends discuss all things related to the wargaming hobby, from painting miniatures to playing in tournaments, kitbashing to Golden Demon. Join hosts Stef and Will for your fornightly wargaming fix. New episode every other Monday!
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Do you enjoy mini painting, sprue clipping and the smell of super glue? Then pull up a chair and join Scott and Jon as they delve into everything hobby and find themselves Trapped Under Plastic!
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Three guys, rolling dice and talking Warhammer Fantasy - The Old World. Also subscribe to us on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@oldworldfanatics
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Combat Phase is a weekly podcast celebrating miniature-wargaming. Hosts Kenny and Wargamer Shawn grow the hobby community and bring excellent resources to listeners around the world. Join us each week as we discuss news and rumors, tips for the hobby, community support and everything for the avid wargamer. www.combatphase.com
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Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you gradually grow out of the hobby only to find yourself plunging back in many years later, discovering great new games like Frostgrave, Rogue Planet, and Kings of War? The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast brings you conversations about collecting, gaming, painting, terrain, and much more - often with a nostalgic twis ...
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Tabletop BattleTech podcast featuring tips and tricks, lance reviews, community spotlights, interviews, and more. Whether you are brand new to the world of BattleTech or a veteran pilot looking to learn a few new tricks we promise there’s something for you. https://linktr.ee/themechbay
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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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The Breachside Broadcast contains all the Wyrd audio you could want. Tales of Malifaux explores the primary mysteries and developments within Malifaux City and the adventures of your favorite characters through the breach. Earthside Echoes explores the developments following the emergence of the Burning Man on Earth. Chronicles revisits the history of Malifaux and tells the stories of the people and places off the beaten path.
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A podcast from the Basement of Death featuring news, anecdotal experiences, and raucous reviews of life in the adventurous wilderness of Hobby gaming!
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A show about narrative tabletop miniature gaming. Your hosts cover all things narrative gaming with different features in every show. Hobby, painting, tabletop tactics, opinions and a few laughs along the way. We also will cover the US Southwest convention scene.
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Chain Attack is a podcast about all things geek. We talk about tabletop games, miniatures, books, movies, and more.
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The Podcast page for No Dice, No Glory; the premier historical miniatures and war gamer site!
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Hey there! I sit and chat with a wide ranging set of individuals from both inside and on the outside of the Tabletop/RPG/Boardgame industry about their experience, insight, & motivations. Put on a show whilst you are painting and hear the stories behind your fellow geekers and the people that created the games you know and love. I hope you enjoy.
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On the Origin of Battlemechs is a podcast centered around the table top of Battletech. Each episode looks at a specific Mech in the Battletech universe. The subject Mech of each episode will be chronologically sequenced by first model. This podcast is intended as a resource for new and casual players of Battletech table top and Mech lore.
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A podcast by a bunch of Aussies who love Warhammer 40k! Hosted by RedBelly, this crew of casual and competitive players rambles through the grimdark future with hobby updates, tactical hot takes, battle reports, and deep dives into all things Warhammer. Whether you're in it for the lore, the laughs, or just to hear grown adults argue over plastic soldiers, there's something here for every 40k enthusiast.
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Sith Takers Snap Shots is a podcast dedicated to the X-Wing Miniatures Game created by Fantasy Flight Games run by the Sith Takers based in Stockport, North West UK. The goal of the podcast is to release three podcasts a week of a short duration (approx 10-15 mins) discussing a single topic in detail with different members of the Sith Takers team. We will discuss news on upcoming releases and their impact on the game, our experiences attending and preparing for tournaments around the world, ...
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Miniature painting professionals tackle a new topic each week, along with answering listener questions. Brought to you by Siege Studios.
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I go into people's homes. They cook. We talk. Enjoy!
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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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No miniature wargamer ever has enough time, space, or money to pursue their games and hobby. We seek ways to use our miniatures and rule sets to get the most value for money.
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The Long War is your connection to the table top. We cover everything hobby wise from table top war games like Warhammer 40k, and X-wing. Whether it's building, converting, or painting models, the Long War has you covered.
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Game designers Mike Hutchinson and Glenn Ford talk about how, why and if they design tabletop miniatures games. With discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.
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A podcast discussing the hobbies of Miniatures Wargaming and Strategy Boardgaming. News, reviews and much more...
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Interesting is life!
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A Warhammer Fantasy Blog/Podcast
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The backstory to amazing court cases you need to know about. Lawyers and legal scholars give you the inside scoop on what makes these cases so extraordinary.
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In this podcast, we'll be interviewing those who excel in their vocation (from chiropractors to carpenters, plumbers to physical therapists). The goal is to both learn more about their various roles, and to bridge the information gap between consumers and producers; allowing us to make wiser decisions in our day to day life!
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Initiative One is about all things Runewars Miniatures. Josh, Shane, and Justin chat about the game, news, tournaments, and anything else of interest!
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The Miniature Podcast interviews miniature hobbyists and professionals from around the world using unique questions and deep conversation to gain deeper insight into the creative processes that drive them with the goal of encouraging and inspiring you in your own hobby journey.You can find all episodes on the website: https://theminiaturepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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The Pod Called Quest is here to bring you the best long-form actual play podcast around. Die-hard players of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, the PCQ is dedicated to telling great stories while also fully utilizing the incredible ruleset that the Pathfinder RPG provides. All of this coupled with ardent devotion to quality audio and community engagement. So grab a drink and take a seat. For today, we quest!
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Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.
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A biweekly podcast for ALL your Star Trek: Attack wing needs!
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A gamer's journey into the Mortal Realms and the detours that happen along the way.
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This is a podcast about Games Workshop's excellent game, Blitz Bowl. (Show Credits: Theme music- "Donors" by Letter Box; Crowd Sound Effects- from n Beats on YouTube)
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Join Tom & Kev on a podcast exploring the joy and wonders of all things tabletop board, card and miniatures games. New episodes every Tuesday. Gaming Accessories: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 Patreon: Twenty Minute Tabletop | Tom and Kev | Patreon Links: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tableto ...
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Welcome to The Finger Space Podcast, a show where we deep dive into fingerboard topics! Don’t forget to nosebonk that subscribe button and darkslide on over to FINGERSPACE.CO for latest fingerboarding gear and accessories available now Thanks for skating by and see you next week! USE CODE FBLIFE FOR 10% OFF FINGERSPACE.CO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
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Peoples & Things is a podcast in which host Lee Vinsel interviews scholars, practitioners, and activists about human life with technology.
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A bunch of random people talking. Sometimes about X-Wing. PODOMATIC BROKE: CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://youtu.be/kuspH3HFaU0
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The original WWPD Podcast!
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Longest-running tabletop wargaming podcast on the planet!
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Playing miniature golf is a very fun thing to do and, you’re about to find, learning about its origin and history is very fun as well. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they tee off on the mini golf story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 48: Bushido Silvermoon Syndicate
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1:40:36The boys (Dr.D, Mike, and Chris) get together and talk about their favorite Bushido faction, Silvermoon Syndicate. They talk lore, tactics, and models from the game and even make some lists for people to try out. They tell lots of terrible jokes and remind everyone that fun is important to us all! Come on in and give it a listen!…
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Send us a text The gang gets together one last time is 2025 to talk about what they want for Christmas! Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
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Rick Priestley on Narrative Wargaming: Part Two
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45:49Narrative wargaming is often framed as a niche revival or a reaction against competitive play. Rick Priestley rejects that outright. Narrative play is not a rebellion. It is the foundation modern wargames were built on. Before points values and mirrored tables, games were shaped by scenario and judgment. Sieges were unfair. Last stands were despera…
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The Town That Fell In Love With Miniatures
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54:40The first Annual Festival of Miniatures is underway in Brattleboro, Vermont, for the entire month of December. There are over 80 miniature window displays and a slew of activities in downtown Brattleboro. I was invited to be a judge for the festival and was privileged to see how minis transformed downtown - bringing visitors, raising spirits, and c…
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Home economics seems antiquated – a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn’t sound super useful. But would you believe that everything from the obesity epidemic to student debt can be chalked up to home ec disappearing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Chuck Loesch about his longtime love of the barbershop quartet. Chuck was introduced to the singing style years ago, as a student at New Braunfels High School (which, we discovered during our conversation, we attended at the same time, though we never knew each other back then). After taking a…
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#101 - Reimagining or ruining Poker? The Gang the cooperative Poker game...
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24:07In this solo episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Tom delves into the history and cultural impact of poker while navigating the liminal space between Christmas and the New Year. Tom discusses how poker's roots span multiple continents—Persia, Germany, and France—before evolving into the game known today. He shares stories about historical figu…
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The Economics of Everyday Things is going on an indefinite hiatus. SOURCES: Zachary Crockett, host of The Economic of Everyday Things. RESOURCES: Zachary Crockett on Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…
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Ep 273: Ed (Minisodes Youtube Channel)
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1:11:52This week I talk to Ed from the Minisodes Youtube channel. Ed puts together content on his channel that mostly revolves around 2nd edition Warhammer 40k, although recently he has done some epic too. I personally really enjoy his channel and what I like most is what he explains in the show. He got tired of chasing the new thing, keeping up with new …
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In this special Christmas Day episode, we get cuddly with one of the all-time great holiday gifts, dolls! Where did they come from? Why are the so cute? Why are they sometimes creepy? Why do they tell us to do things we don’t want to with their minds? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this episode we continue our series on Roguelites and grade Shogun Showdown. Hosts: Trevor, Jay, and JoshBy [email protected]
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EP124 - Warhammer The Old World - Official Predictions for 2026
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2:08:53We throw our predictions up for the coming year - and mark ourselves from last year as well ✅ ❌ Lucent Art Light - https://gameenvy.net/lucent-art-light/ gommo's Shaggoth - Clay beast creations - https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-ancient-centigon-207675 Support the Show Join the Patreon -https://patreon.com/oldworldfanatics Shop Old Wor…
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Short Stuff: Why is holly a holiday thing?
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11:26Holly is waxy and super sharp, not exactly the kind of thing you'd want all over your house. Yet it happens every holiday season. Today we dig in to discover why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SYSK's 2025 Holiday Extravaganza Christmas Special
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50:41Deck your tidings and get your halls nice and gladded because it’s time for maybe the best episode of the year, where SYSK loosens our ties, puts on our smoking jackets and Santa hats and create holiday nostalgia in real time. Happy holidays, everybody! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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#100 - The Fabled Episode 100: Foxes and Nuclear Apocalypses
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37:22In this 100th episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look back at our podcast over the last year and discuss a few new games... Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 Tabletop Upgrades Premium Gaming Accessories - https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk Foldscapes Wargaming Terra…
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Warcrow 1.5.2 and Healthy (Mental) Holidays
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1:59:22Episode 13 We dive into the revised Warcrow update, 1.5.2. We also hit on having a healthy mental outlook on the holidays Contact us! Our Discord - https://discord.gg/TCuEBrXNmd Patreon Page for the Podcast - www.patreon.com/rollingbadpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RollingBadPodcast/ Rolling Bad podcast Feed site - http://rollingbad.li…
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Episode 94 - What Have You Done For Me Lately, GW - 2025 edition
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1:30:30Send us a text In Episode 94, the hosts take a hard look back at the Warhammer hobby in 2025 and ask a blunt but necessary question of Games Workshop: what have you actually done for us lately? This is a year-in-review episode that cuts through the hype to examine the good, the bad, and the ugly. Which factions genuinely received attention and mean…
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6 Years of Hobby Podcasting Has Taught Us… Nothing?!
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2:05:54On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what they have learned from 6 years of Podcasting and where the show is going for Season 7! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.co…
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Episode #49 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Greetings from the Warp Doubles 2025
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1:01:49In this episode Stef and Will look back on the recent Greetings From The Warp Horus Heresy Doubles event and give their Good, Bad and Ugly from the weekend. Also, Will is in a hobby pickle, Stef brings back a classic Hobby Time quiz, and how is Stef's Solar project going?... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/D03hpFUmn-M?si=p1E3WTZTNYBlTVvb…
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Would you pay a professional $2,500 or more to put up your holiday lights? Zachary Crockett is walking in a winter wonderland. SOURCES: Chuck Smith, creator of Planet Christmas. Dean Lyons, founder and CEO of Bright Nights. RESOURCES: "The Suburban Maximalists Making Viral Christmas Displays," by Graham Hacia (WIRED, 2017). "Incandescent vs. LED Ch…
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Selects: PT Barnum: More Complicated Than You've Heard
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58:56When your life is as outsized as the World’s Greatest Showman PT Barnum it’s pretty easy to - you know - gloss over the grimmer aspects when you turn it into an uplifting musical movie. But the way to understand a person is to look at them, warts and all. Josh and Chuck take a full accounting in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Ep 272: Why I love Unmatched (Derrick)
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1:22:51This week I talk to Derrick of the PATM discord, amongst other things. We have a rambly chat and eventually get on to talk about why he and we both love Unmatched. Still time to pick it up before christmas if you like the sound of it. Thanks to Derrick for coming onto the show, always great to find an excuse to chat. PATM Discord: https://discord.g…
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In part eight of "Ashes of Malifaux," a group of explorers, arcanists and Aua discover an ancient machine built using tyrant technology in the depths of a necropolis. Read by: Ian Travis Announced by: Julian Smith Music: "Frog Secret Agent" by 3 Leg Torso (Opening & Closing), "Campfire" GarageBand Loop, "Rock the Boat" by Beth Caucci (Interstitial)…
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The story of Doggerland is pretty fascinating. The idea is that mainland Europe and the UK were connected not only by a land bridge, but a place where plants, animals and even humans, thrived. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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EP123 - Tactics at the Table - Warhammer The Old World
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1:58:47We're looking at some of the ways you can deal with tactics when you rock up to a table especially when you haven't had a chance to know what you're playing against first [0:01:46] Intro [0:06:00] Game Tactics [1:03:00] ish Patreon Shoutouts [1:31:40] Brief ToW Meta Analysis [1:42:31] Hobby [1:57:04] Wrapup Lucent Art Light - https://gameenvy.net/l…
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At the end of WWII in Europe, one of the strangest battles of the war took place between German troops fighting alongside Americans and French to beat back an assault by the Nazi SS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 394 - It's pronounced C-E-XIt's the last episode of the year! Which we remembered just as we were wrapping up! (no pun intended!) We would like to thank everyone for listening this year and all those players and Tournament Organisers who have contributed to events we've covered (especially those who submit lists!) and all the guests who've …
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Raise the Black Episode 11: Talking Community with Dan from Blood and Pigment
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1:11:51The boys (Dr.D and Dan from Blood and Pigment) talk about community for the Blood and Plunder. Dan talks about his experiences in the community and how he interacts with it in ways that people might find interesting.
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Rick Priestley on Narrative Wargaming: Part One
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41:02We've seen some large-scale narrative games take place within the Bedroom Battlefields community these past couple of years. But is this approach often overlooked in favour of "balanced" points-based pitched battles? Jason and Mark from the Bedroom Battlefields community sit down with legendary game designer Rick Priestley to talk about the roots a…
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Everybody’s always bagging on pessimists and telling everybody they should be more optimistic. Well, nuts to that! There are plenty of benefits from being a pessimist. Although being an optimist still wins in basically every category ☹ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Fran Rush about her nearly lifelong love of choral singing. Her connection to the art form began in 1950s Chicago, where she started singing in her school's choral group. She continued singing through college, then took a break for a couple of decades while raising a family. Then, in Austin, s…
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#99 - Deck the Halls with Games and Accessories
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25:12In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look at the best last minute Christmas games and accessories Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 Tabletop Upgrades Premium Gaming Accessories - https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.pat…
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Trees are more than decoration — they’re living economic assets, with measurable costs and benefits for cities and neighborhoods. Zachary Crockett takes a walk on the shady side of the street. SOURCES: Geoffrey Donovan, owner of Ash & Elm Consulting. Jana Dilley, urban forester for the city of Seattle. Kathleen Wolf, social scientist, former resear…
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It's the end of the wo--er, the year, and we feel fine! A fun chat about the journey of this fine podcast in 2025, eating some crow, and predictions and plans for 2026. Will crow be on the menu again in 2026? Happy holidays, everyone. And, of course... Enjoy!
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In this episode, the hosts discuss Jay’s foray into Riftbound and Josh continues reviewing the games that he purchased on the Steam sale. Hosts: Trevor, Jay, and JoshBy [email protected]
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Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy?
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49:17Ever since Cabbage Patch Kids came along in 1983, there’s been an annual holiday frenzy around one particular toy – the must-have Christmas toy of the year. But what makes a toy a must-have toy? Josh and Chuck investigate (and kick off the holidays). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Hula-Hoops: The Toy That's A Shape
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39:54We've covered our fair share of pop-culture icons and here is another - Hula-Hoops. They've been around since ancient time in some form or another, but made their name in during the Hoop Boom of the 1950s. Learn all about this popular fad and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How the Nintendo Entertainment System Changed Gaming Forever
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58:02For the holidays in 1986 (and ’87) (and ’88) the most stupendous, most wanted, most amazing thing any kid could possibly get – outside of a pony, *maybe* – was the NES. That year, video games came back from the dead and changed forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Monopoly Works
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57:22Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you're probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don't know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Learn about the history, rules and cultural impact of Monopoly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: A Partial History of Action Figures
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1:13:28Action figures have a long and glorious history. From GI Joes to Star Wars figures, these offshoots of dolls came along at just the right time to capture the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Learn all about the partial history of action figures right here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Yo-Yos Work
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31:59You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Play-Doh Works
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42:25Do you love Play-Doh? Chuck and Josh certainly love to talk about it, from its interesting history as a wall cleaner, to its more scientific chemical properties. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the pliable children's toy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Beanie Babies: Reigning Toy Craze Champion
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49:46The world has seen a lot of weird investment bubbles in its time, but few of them rival the fever that gripped the world in the 90s after Beanie Babies took off. Let’s visit this strange chapter in toy history together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Etch A Sketch!
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39:36The Etch A Sketch is yet another classic toy that Josh and Chuck love and respect. Learn all about this Hall of Fame entry today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Cabbage Patch Kids: Must-Have Toy of the Century
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51:50Surprisingly, Cabbage Patch Kids have turned up on SYSK almost as much as the Nazis or Seinfeld. It’s finally time to dive all the way into CPKs, from their controversial origins to the Christmas craze of ‘83 to their alter egos, Garbage Pail Kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Hot Wheels Work
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41:57If you're an American who had a childhood, you probably have some nostalgia for Hot Wheels. Get your engines revved for this trip down memory lane as we discuss these fun and iconic toys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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