Best Tuomas Podcasts (2025)

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Designing Hell: A Chat with the Loremaster | Tuomas Pirinen on Trench Crusade 1:42:45

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Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nhX9NJ3EW7 In this special episode of Acceptable Losses, we sit down with the legendary Tuomas Pirinen (creator of Mordheim) to discuss his latest grimdark wargame, Trench Crusade. We explore the game's inception, the challeng…

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The Flood: What Happens When You Kill God | Halo Lore 1:18:38

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Halo isn’t just military sci-fi; it is a story about what happens when you kill God. In this episode of Acceptable Losses, we are joined by PancreasNoWork to dive deep into the cosmic horror of the Flood. We explore the origins of the parasite, tracing it back to the dusting of the ancient Precursors and the terrifying "Logic Plague" that corrupte…

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Joanna Siekiera, "International Law and Security in Indo-Pacific: Strategic Design for the Region" (Routledge, 2025) 1:05:11

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International Law and Security in Indo-Pacific: Strategic Design for the Region (Routledge, 2025) edited by Dr. Joanna Siekiera uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss international law and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region, covering topics such as maritime security, climate change and international relations. Detailing how international re…

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Episode 125 - Miniature Photography in 2025 1:16:44

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In this final episode of 2025, we reflect on our collective experience with miniature photography and discuss what we would like to do in the future.By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier

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The Last Generation: Life Under The Combine | Half-Life Lore 1:55:48

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Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Join our Discord: discord.gg/nhX9NJ3EW7 In this episode of Acceptable Losses, we step off the train into City 17 to analyze the Universal Union, better known as The Combine. Unlike most alien invasions that result in immediate annihilation, the Combine’s occupation of Ear…

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Aaron Smale, "Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone" (Bridget Williams, 2024) 44:44

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"The Coast has been battered for years by decisions made by those who don’t live there and don’t have any connection to the place. It started early." Based on his investigative Newsroom series, Aaron Smale’s Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone (Bridget Williams, 2024) goes deep into the region’s struggle with colonial legacies and environmenta…

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You Like Sci-Fi, Right? The Existential Horror of Aniara 1:28:40

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Merch! https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/acceptable-losses Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Join our Discord: discord.gg/nhX9NJ3EW7 "Hey, you like sci-fi, right? I've got a film for you."That was the recommendation that led me to Aniara. I went in expecting a fun sci-fi flick; what I received in…

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A Million Impaled Heretics: Vlad and the Monsters of Trench Crusade 1:44:18

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Merch! https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/acceptable-losses Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Join our Discord: discord.gg/nhX9NJ3EW7 Did Vlad the Impaler really stake one million heretics in 1573? What is Baba Yaga's hut doing on the front lines of Novgorod? In this episode, we explore the myths an…

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Reaper War feat. Bricky: A Galaxy In Flames 1:44:07

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Merch! https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/acceptable-losses Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Join our Discord: discord.gg/nhX9NJ3EW7 In the Mass Effect games, the fate of the galaxy rests on the shoulders of Commander Shepard. But in a war that consumes countless billions, the story of a single he…

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BATTLETECH feat PancreasNoWork: War, Mechs, and the Phone Company 1:58:42

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Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Forget aliens—humanity is its own worst enemy in BattleTech. Join Acceptable Losses as we break down a universe defined by feudal space lords, 300 years of devastating war, and the giant 'Mechs they pilot. We dive into the powerful Great Houses, the fanatical warrior Clan…

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Fallout: Timeline To The Apocalypse 1:32:08

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https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLosses Have you ever wondered how the world of Fallout truly ended? Before the Wasteland and before the Vaults opened, a series of events pushed humanity to the brink. On this episode of Acceptable Losses, we conduct a historical deep dive into the complete timeline that led to the Great War on October 23rd, 2077…

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Tuomas Palvia: Inside Finland’s Fire Investigations With the FI Sauna King !!! 40:13

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Send us a text A fire inside a fire station. A scene at minus 31°C. A fire inside a fire station. A scene at minus 31°C. And a candid look at how cognitive bias creeps into decisions when your fingers are numb and the clock is ticking. We sat down with Finnish investigator and trainer Tuomas Palvia to unpack how Finland’s tiered investigation syste…

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Episode 124 - Chatting with the creators of Trench Crusade: designer Tuomas Pirinen 52:03

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This is the third episode of a three-part series in which we interview the creators of Trench Crusade. In this episode, we chat with Tuomas Pirinen, the designer of the rules for Trench Crusade! Follow Trench Crusade Follow James (sonatanocturne)By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier

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Vithyaa Thavapalan : Breaking Barriers While Breaking Down Burn Patterns, and Going Solo utilising the latest in Ai Technology 43:22

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Send us a text The amazing Vithyaa Thavapalan joins me to talk all things FI — and becomes the very first guest to turn the tables on me! That kind of bold, dynamic energy is nothing new for this powerhouse in the FI space. 💥 Learn more about Vithyaa here: 🌐 vithyaa.com.au – Official Website 💼 LinkedIn – Vithyaa Thavapalan 🧭 Origin & Cause Investig…

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Trench Crusade: How Dante’s Inferno Shaped The Wargame 1:42:08

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Forget the simple images of angels with halos and demons with pitchforks. The wargame Trench Crusade draws its inspiration from a much deeper, more terrifying wellspring of history and literature. From the multi-faced, wheel-eyed cherubim of the Old Testament to the intricate hierarchies of Dante's Divine Comedy and Milton's Paradise Lost, the game…

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Episode 123 - Chatting with the creators of Trench Crusade: James Sherriff 51:43

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This is the second episode of a three-part series in which we interview the creators of Trench Crusade. In this episode, we chat with James Sherriff, the original miniature sculptor for Trench Crusade! Follow Trench Crusade Follow James (brass0_0monkey)By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier

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Episode 122 - Chatting with the creators of Trench Crusade: Mike Franchina 52:54

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This is the start of a three-part series in which we interview the creators of Trench Crusade. In this first episode, we chat with Mike Franchina, the artist and creator of the world of Trench Crusade! Follow Trench CrusadeBy Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier

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Twice Burned: John Lentini, The Fire Scientist Myth Buster 40:17

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Send us a text Fire has secrets that only science can unlock. In this riveting conversation with legendary fire investigator John Lentini, we explore the transformation of fire investigation from subjective interpretation to rigorous science over the past five decades. Lentini's journey began in 1974 at the Georgia State Crime Laboratory, where a y…

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Jessica Urwin, "Contaminated Country: Nuclear Colonialism and Aboriginal Resistance in Australia" (U of Washington Press, 2025) 53:23

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Though a nonnuclear state, Australia was embroiled in the military and civilian nuclear energy programs of numerous global powers across the twentieth century. From uranium extraction to nuclear testing, Australia’s lands became sites of imperial exploitation under the guise of national development. The continent was subject to rampant nuclear colo…

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Episode 121 - Talking about 3D printing 1:04:23

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In this episode, we chat with our good friend Brad about his recent venture into 3D printing. We talked about why he took the leap to buy a printer and his experience with it. We also discuss some of the indie games the printer has pushed him to start playing! Consider getting some ork STLs from Smuggler Boutique! Play Space Gits!…

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K. Ian Shin, "Imperial Stewards: Chinese Art and the Making of America's Pacific Century" (Stanford UP, 2025) 1:07:42

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This episode, which is co-hosted with Delaney Chieyen Holton, features Dr. K. Ian Shin discussing his recently published book, Imperial Stewards: Chinese Art and the Making of America’s Pacific Century (Standford UP, 2025). Imperial Stewards argues that, beyond aesthetic taste and economics, geopolitics were critical to the United States’ transform…

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Episode 120 - Chatting with Nemessos Miniatures 1:34:04

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Brian of Nemessos Miniatures (Rojasnoirlac). We talked about his approach to the hobby, including how he creates realistic, scaled models. We also discussed some of the movies and books he has been consuming recently and why he decided to make a blog. Follow Nemessos Miniatures! Follow Canticus …

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Aaron Markey: Fire investigators must learn to find comfort in the struggle. 1:00:03

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Send us a text What drives someone to dedicate their career to sifting through charred debris and solving the mysteries left behind by destructive fires? Aaron Markey, founder of Ignite Investigations, invites us into the high-stakes world of fire investigation in Australia—a field where science, intuition, and resilience converge. Aaron’s journey …

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Dyspraxia's Gifts 42:46

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Send us a text Welcome to The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast, where we explore the extraordinary minds of those who see the world differently. Host Lillian Skinner talks with independent researcher Allan White, a fascinating individual who has carved his own path in life. Allan, who has dyspraxia, joins us to shed light on this often-misunderstood n…

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Erik Mickelson: Why Partnerships Make or Break Complex Fire Scenes 1:06:06

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Send us a text The journey to becoming a fire investigator rarely follows a straight path, and Erik Mickelson’s story is a testament to that. From experimenting with childhood chemistry kits to joining a volunteer fire company during college, Erik’s dual fascination with fire science and criminal investigation came together perfectly when he notice…

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Where Should Creatives Live? 25:10

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Send us a text This episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast delves deeply into Aesop's fable of the City Mouse and the Country Mouse. It unpacks the metaphorical significance of the story, interpreting the city mouse as individuals who live in perpetual stimulation and under control, while the country mouse represents creatives who thrive in slower …

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Nicholas Thomas, "Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific" (Apollo, 2020) 56:16

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In Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific (Apollo, 2020), the distinguished anthropologist Nicholas Thomas tells the story of the peopling of the Pacific. In clear, accessible language Thomas shows us that most Pacific Islanders are in fact 'inter-islanders', or people defined by their movement across the ocean and between islands, rather than 'tr…

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Kelly A. Spring, "SPAM: A Global History" (Reaktion, 2025) 32:00

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The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork shoulder during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource during the Second World War, and helped shape perceptions of American culture. SP…

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The Little Prince - A Hero's Journey 18:04

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Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast, the host provides a deep analysis and personal perspective on 'The Little Prince.' The discussion covers themes of holistic versus fragmented intelligence, and how children's stories encapsulate profound wisdom often missed in adult narratives. The host recounts their own ch…

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Episode 119 - Part 2: Under the Dice Fest 2025 1:38:57

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In part two of a special two-part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2025, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want to play the game…

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Coll Thrush, "Wrecked: Unsettling Histories from the Graveyard of the Pacific" (University of Washington Press, 2025) 30:13

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The Northwest Coast of North America is a treacherous place. Unforgiving coastlines, powerful currents, unpredictable weather, and features such as the notorious Columbia River bar have resulted in more than two thousand shipwrecks, earning the coastal areas of Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver Island the moniker “Graveyard of the Pacific.” Beginni…

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Othering Genius - The Myth Cassandra of Troy 16:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast, the focus is on the myth of Cassandra of Troy and the societal dynamics that led to her downfall and the collapse of Troy. Cassandra, who could see the future with perfect accuracy, was ostracized because her dire predictions clashed with the self-serving perspectives of those in …

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Episode 118 - Part 1: Under the Dice Fest 2025 1:34:43

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In part one of a special two-part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2025, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want to play the game…

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Episode 117: Reflecting on Adepticon 2025 with Redwetskeleton 1:02:37

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We chat with Eli (Redwetskeleton) about his new hobby YouTube channel and his time at Adepticon 2025. Follow Eli (redwetskeleton) Subscribe to his YouTube channel.By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier

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Tuomas Tammisto, "Hard Work: Producing Places, Relations and Value on a Papua New Guinea Resource Frontier" (Helsinki UP, 2024) 2:01:32

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On the podcast today I am joined by socio-cultural anthropologist, Tuomas Tammisto, who is an academy research fellow in Social Anthropology at Tampere University. Tuomas is joining me to talk about his recently published book, Hard Work: Producing Places, Relations and Value on a Papua New Guinea Resource Frontier (Helsinki UP, 2024) Hard Work exa…

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Episode 116: Reflecting on the new Eldar Aspect Warrior models. 1:08:08

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We chat with our friend Chad about Games Workshop’s newest Eldar releases, including the new Phoenix Lords and Aspect Warriors! Follow Chad (aeldariwolf)By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier

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David Oakeshott, "Schooling, Conflict and Peace in the Southwestern Pacific: Becoming Enemy Friends" (Bristol UP, 2024) 48:28

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Bringing concepts from critical transitional justice and peacebuilding into dialogue with education, Schooling, Conflict and Peace in the Southwestern Pacific: Becoming Enemy Friends (Bristol University Press, 2024) by Dr. David Oakeshott examines the challenges youth and their teachers face in the post-conflict settings of Bougainville and Solomon…

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Kathrin Bartha-Mitchell, "Cosmological Readings of Contemporary Australian Literature: Unsettling the Anthropocene" (Routledge, 2024) 50:40

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Cosmological Readings of Contemporary Australian Literature: Unsettling the Anthropocene (Routledge, 2024) presents an innovative and imaginative reading of contemporary Australian literature in the context of unprecedented ecological crisis. The Australian continent has seen significant, rapid changes to its cultures and land-use from the impact o…

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Episode 115: Talking to Redwetskeleton about daemons and the Vastarian Inq28 event. 1:21:43

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We chat with Eli about our Vastarian Inq28 and the incredible daemons he created for the climax of the event. All hail the Child Inverted. Follow Eli (redwetskeleton) Read more about the event here. See The Child Inverted!By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier