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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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Morning Vs Evening Gamers: Not Everyone Wants to Play After Dinner
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38:28For most hobbyists, gaming happens in the evening, and almost every group or club meets after 7pm. But what if you're a morning person? I'm joined by Dan of Paint All The Minis, who likes to get his dice rolled before the sun is up!By Bedroom Battlefields
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What have you been painting, playing, or planning for during the month of September? It's time for a hobby progress and accountability update. Be sure to get involved in next month's episode by leaving a voice clip here. And you can see pictures of what I've been up to right here.By Bedroom Battlefields
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An Introduction to 6mm Wargaming - Peter Berry, Baccus: Re-Roll From 2022
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45:22"You're looking through the wrong end of the telescope", says Peter Berry of Baccus 6mm - "6mm figures aren't tiny, 28mm figures are very very big". On this episode of the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast, we're exploring the world of wargaming in the 6mm scale. This is a great conversation highlighting the many joys of six. Peter is keen to point …
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Jordan Sorcery on YouTube & the Hobby
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1:05:27From deep dives into HeroQuest and Citadel Combat Cards to in-depth chats with folks like Ian Livingston and Rick Priestley, Jordan Sorcery is creating incredible content documenting the rich history of Games Workshop. On this episode, he's kind enough to join me for a chat about where it all began, watching someone destroy a Dwarven cannon at Game…
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The World's First Ever Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Battle Report
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1:10:41Andy Chambers (Blood Angels) takes on Jervis Johnson (Orks) in White Dwarf 166, October 1993.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Our question of the month for August 2025 was around what you're up to right now. What are you painting, playing, or planning for?By Bedroom Battlefields
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The world's most iconic Oldhammer event, Bring Out Your Lead, took place at the Foundry between Friday, 8th August and Sunday, 10th August. I caught up with Mike Hutchinson (Hobgoblin, Gaslands, A Billion Suns), Owen Staton (Crown of Command, Time Between Times Storytelling), Lewis (Oldhammer Fiction Podcast), Jordan (Jordan Sorcery), Evelina (Jimm…
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What Turns a Miniature Game Enthusiast Into a Game Designer? Robey Jenkins (Horizon Wars) Re-Roll From 2021
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1:03:02Is this hobby the one remaining place we can still escape from digital technology and leave the phones, tablets, etc at the door? Or, are there benefits to be had by implementing certain tech to run "hybrid" style gaming experiences? That's just one of the topics we touch on in this episode of the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast. This time around,…
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Dan of Paint All The Minis joins me for a chat about the look, feel, and design of miniatures, from old school metal lumps to modern-day GW 400,000 part kits. We also talk Blood Bowl, hobby parenting, and hobbying from two different locations!By Bedroom Battlefields
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3d printed terrain might be trendy right now, but let's not forget about the tremendous benefits of MDF buildings and scenery - especially as this medium has been levelled up recently at Warbases, who now run a pre-coloured range. They also run the fantastic Bifrost Miniatures range and there's loads of fun to be had in there, from giant Ettins to …
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Joe McCullough on Frostgrave: Re-Roll From 2021
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1:00:21Frostgrave is one of the most recognisable games in the tabletop miniature wargame hobby. It's also one of the most popular outwith the Games Workshop Empire. On this episode, we're joined by the architect of the frozen city himself - Joe McCullough. We're going to talk about the lay of the land when this miniature agnostic fantasy skirmish game wa…
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What Would You Put in a Hobby 'Time Capsule'?
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33:41If the world were about to end, but we could pack a big indestructible box full of the stuff that said "this was our hobby", what would you put in there?By Bedroom Battlefields
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Domien De Groot is one half of Audio Epics, a company specialising in fantasy audio storytelling. They've published a number of richly designed and immersive tales that will be of interest to listeners of this podcast, not least of all, the Witch Hunter series. Each story is available on YouTube or the audio podcast feed. I would also highly recomm…
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The Bedroom Battlefields Discord community has spawned several "marquee" games in the past few years. The latest big game was somewhere in between a 28mm game of Man O'War and a giant Warhammer skirmish with moving terrain. Mark and Jason join me for a chat about the planning, prepping, and playing.By Bedroom Battlefields
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What Are Your All-Time Favourite Miniatures Games?
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40:56May's question of the month was a call to tell us about the games and rulesets you always find yourself coming back to, time and time again. And as for next month's question - here it is.By Bedroom Battlefields
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"Oldhammer isn't about mourning the loss of the stuff you liked."
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48:37I'm joined by Lewis of the Oldhammer Fiction Podcast. On this episode, we chat about the show's origins and its role in the hobby. We also get into the topic of Oldhammer more broadly, as well as the brilliant annual Bring Out Your Lead event.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Necromunda Newsletters, Kid-Led Hobbying, & Deadly D4s
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57:30Question of the Month regular Dave joins me for a chat about hobbying with his sons, his legendary Necromunda campaign, and the pain of sitting on a D4.By Bedroom Battlefields
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The Best IPs Never Licensed for the Tabletop
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44:41A recent episode with Mantic's Ronnie Renton got into licensing IPs for tabletop miniature games. That prompted our question of the month for April, which was: What classic, popular, or obscure IPs would you most like to see adapted into a miniatures game? So, here are our answers. And if you want to get involved in this month's QotM, here's the li…
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Getting Into Blood Bowl: With Ben of The Bonehead Podcast
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1:10:59I wanted to find out more about Blood Bowl, so who better to speak to than Ben from The Bonehead Podcast?By Bedroom Battlefields
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Scratch-Built Terrain Tales: The Coolest Stuff You've Ever Made
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1:06:41Our question of the month in March was, "What's the coolest bit of terrain you've ever made?". On this episode we'll hear the many great answers, as well as reveal the QotM for April. I also talk about a solo/coop ruleset I've been working on, and the knee-jerk decision to buy and play Blood Bowl! April Question of the Month Bedroom Battlefields Pa…
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Dan of Paint All The Minis returns for a hobby chat about various things, including what we're playing, how much we're playing, and keeping up with the hobby in general.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Hobby Time as Family Time, With Ronnie Renton of Mantic
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49:04Ronnie Renton, the founder of Mantic Games, joins the podcast to discuss the world of tabletop miniatures, game design, and the company’s evolution. Ronnie shares his journey from working at Games Workshop to starting his own company, his thoughts on the state of the hobby, and how Mantic has carved its own niche with games like Kings of War, Dunge…
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Space Weirdos: The Making of a Cult Classic
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45:55I'm joined by Casey, writer of the cult classic Space Weirdos. We talk about the game's origins, its popularity, and a few of his other titles.By Bedroom Battlefields
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What were your last three hobby purchases? That was our question of the month in February, and the response was great. Our question of the month for March is to tell us about a terrain piece you built that you're particularly proud of. Here's where and how to submit!By Bedroom Battlefields
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Burrows & Badgers' Second Edition: Michael Lovejoy of Oathsworn Miniatures
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44:41Michael Lovejoy is co-creator of the cult anthropomorphic animal skirmish game Burrows & Badgers. On this episode, he joins me for a chat about the history of the game and miniature range, running a company in the hobby, and the upcoming second edition. Also mentioned was this written interview with Michael on Goonhammer.com.…
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How Ramshackle Games Came Back From the Brink
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40:46I'm joined by Curtis of Ramshackle Games, who talks about an eventful couple of weeks at the venerable indie miniature company!By Bedroom Battlefields
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The Fundamentals of Tabletop Miniatures Game Design, & The Rule of Carnage
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1:06:41On the latest episode of the podcast, Glenn Ford and Mike Hutchinson discuss their new book, The Fundamentals of Tabletop Miniatures Game Design: A Designer’s Handbook. The pair need little introduction in our corner of the hobby, and their show, The Rule of Carnage, was frequently mentioned in our episode last year about the best hobby content cha…
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Your Favourite Tabletop Characters: Miniatures, Missions, & Misadventures
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29:51Our question of the month throughout January 2025 was for you to tell us about your named characters and their (mis)adventures on the tabletop. As always, we got a great mix of answers, and it was a pleasure to hear all of these fun anecdotes. Also Mentioned February Question of the Month Hobgoblin in 15mm Bad Internet Friends Podcast…
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Coffee Table Books, Magazines, & Artwork in the Hobby
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1:06:25The tabletop miniature hobby has no shortage of sub-hobbies, most popular of which are collecting, painting, and gaming. Less discussed but no less important is the artwork that forms the backdrop of the worlds we play in. In this episode, we talk about art and its delivery in analogue formats such as coffee table books and magazines.…
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Midgard Heroic Battles, Rank & Flank Games, & Writing Solo/Co-op Scenarios
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44:05Mark joins me for a hobby catchup. He recently picked up Midguard Heroic Battles and offers some early thoughts on how it might compare to similar 'rank and flank' games such as Warhammer, Dragon Rampant, and Kings of War. Be sure to join our Discord community, which was mentioned a few times for various reasons. And here is the latest Question of …
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The Hobby Deep Freeze, Playing 40k Tournaments, & FLGS Involvement
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49:04Ben AKA Kharnation from the Discord joins me for a chat about his hobby origins, coming out of "the deep freeze" to eventually play in 40k tournaments, and his involvement in Dragon's Lair, a friendly local gaming store in Adelaide, South Australia.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Throughout the month of December we asked for your hobby highlights from the past 12 months. Here are the responses! Our question of the month for January is: Tell us about your named characters on the tabletop! Maybe it’s the overconfident warrior who always charges headfirst into danger, or the sneaky rogue who somehow always survives by the skin…
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Being motivated to paint is great, but riding on motivation alone can be unreliable. On the other hand, if your painting becomes a habit, then you turn up no matter what. So how do you get there? And should painting always be enjoyable because it is a hobby?By Bedroom Battlefields
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Named Characters & Memorable Stories on the Tabletop
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46:10Why does naming characters and telling stories appeal to some gamers, but not others? And are we missing out when we see our exquisitely crafted and painstakingly painted miniatures simply as gaming pieces? I enjoy another in-depth conversation with Dan, offering up our own opinions and anecdotes on the subject. Also Mentioned £1 Space Ranger minia…
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Non-Violent Miniatures Games, and Storage & Transportation Musings.
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48:19Everyone's favourite "yesterday's man" of hobby podcasting joins me to chat about ways to store and transport your little guys. We also pitch three non-violent miniature game ideas at each other, all of which will likely be picked up by major publishers for some eye-watering sums of money.By Bedroom Battlefields
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What's Your Relationship With Miniature Painting?
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49:45Some seek mastery and recognition; others seek zen and the opportunity to unwind. Your relationship with miniature painting is the subject of our November Question of the Month. Also Mentioned: Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast YouTube Channel December Question of the MonthBy Bedroom Battlefields
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Playtesting Star Squabble & Mace of Spaces - November 2024
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37:32Star Squabble gets another wee run out on the table and some rules tweaks.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Best Wargaming Clubs & Local Friendly Hobby Stores
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1:06:14Several listeners enthusiastically took up the opportunity to tell us about their local hobby store or wargaming club. And here is next month's QotM.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Gaming Etiquette, & Are Quickplay Miniatures Games a Fad?
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59:40We explore what makes the gaming experience enjoyable for everyone, talking about everything from the art of respecting the miniatures to handling wins and losses gracefully, and even the subtle vibe checks that keep the game fun. Plus, we muse on the rising popularity of quickplay miniature games: Is this a temporary trend, or something that's hea…
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Dream Gaming Opponents of Trish Carden, Jervis Johnson, Rick Priestley, Joe McCullough, & Mike Hutchinson
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29:33A mighty warband has assembled to celebrate a centenary of Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast episodes. On this episode, you'll hear from Jervis Johnson, Andy Chambers, Trish Carden, Gav Thorpe, Joe McCullough, Tuomas Pirinen, Mike Hutchinson, Alessio Cavatore, and Rick Priestley!By Bedroom Battlefields
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Long-Term & Sustainable Hobby Projects
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1:16:42Dan of Paint All The Minis fame joins me for a chat about going deeper on fewer games, podcasting, and turning 40. Mentioned: my sci-fi undead warbandBy Bedroom Battlefields
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Who Would You Most Love to Play a Miniatures Game With?
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19:32Necromunda with Napolien? Frostgrave with Florence Nightingale? Battlemasters with Barry Gibb? Our question of the month for September 2024 was: Which person (dead or alive) would you love to play a miniatures game with, and why? Also, what game would you play? Also Mentioned The new Question of the Month Podcast Discovery Survey Bedroom Battlefiel…
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Dungeons & Dragons at Work is a blog by this week's guest, Tom. "I’ve been playing roleplaying games since the 80’s and love the freeform storytelling that results. There is real joy to be found sitting round a table with your friends rolling dice and creating adventure. Over time I’ve observed that the skills I practice, running and playing these …
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Mark and I sat down to chat (that's not even true—I was standing up) about wet palettes, manticores, and Wetherspoons toilets. Also mentioned: GoFundMe Page Supporting Paul Sawyer & FamilyBy Bedroom Battlefields
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What Miniature Would You Like to Own, Above All Others?
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40:46Our Question of the Month episode for August. Find the September question here, and the latest from the website right here.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Robert's back, and we're rolling some dice to playtest a game. The aim is to have a go-to ruleset that supports any future scenarios we play.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Bring Out Your Lead 2024: Weirdomunda, Travel 40k, & Perky Picts
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45:16This is a whirlwind report of Bring Out Your Lead 2024, the world's finest celebration of Oldhammer. Check out the pictures here, as well as an interview with organizer Garth about the event's roots.By Bedroom Battlefields
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Your Favourite Hobby Content Channels: Best Tabletop Bloggers, Podcasters, & YouTubers
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50:37The question of the month for July 2024 was about your favourite hobby content channels. The response was initially slow, but we got a lot of feedback and recommendations in the end. There are many podcasts, YouTube channels, and blogs mentioned here, and you'll never be stuck for a hobby content fix again! And here's the link for next month's QotM…
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Classic Battle Reports, Sci-Fi Scatter Terrain, & Painting Aliens
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28:26A bit of a solo ramble around various recent topics: Bedroom Battlefields Patreon Wayland Games Miniature Wargames Magazine Podcast chat with Tom Holden Podcast chat with Conrad Kinch Podcast chat with John Treadaway White Dwarf 166 Solo Wargaming Book Question of the MonthBy Bedroom Battlefields
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News #56 - X-Wing and Star Wars Armada - CANCELLED. What is going on at Asmodee?
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18:53It's time for another deep dive on another member of the world's wargaming scene: Asmodee. And this time, the money get really big. X-Wing and Star Wars Armada are toast, but why? Who are Asmodee? Where did their money come from and what's going on there that has led to these headline properties being dropped?…
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