This week I speak to Andy Hobday. Andy has had a variety of roles in a variety of companies and it gives him a great breadth of experience that he brings to bear in the differing roles he has had within the hobby industry. He currently writes rules sets for Wargames Atlantic, along with Warhost as part of his Hobday and Hicks effort. In this episod…

A second instalment of Ambient Country tunes, featuring Ry Cooder, Yo La Tengo, William Tyler, Jim Wallis, Hayden Pedigo and Yasmin Williams.By Hicksdesign

This week I speak to Will Rahman-daultrey the writer of Forbidden Psalm and The Last War, amongst other things. Wont spoil any of the natural chat that occurs but what I will say is that the richness of Will’s own life, his perspective, his experiences, and his mentality has leaked all over his rule sets! From my view anyway. I think he has written…

This week I speak to Jon Dawson, just a regular hobby nerd like you and me. I really enjoyed talking to Jon and listening to his experience and insight. He’s the sort of amazing stand up guy you’d want to share a pint with and play some games with, its nailed on that you’d have a grand old time. Thanks for coming onto the show Jon, I really valued …

This week I speak to Colin Stone, the Finance Director of Warlord Games. We have a long and meandering chat about the things that occur to us. I wont spoil any of it here, you can get stuck in as it pops up, buts its filled with wine, women, and financial accounting! Thanks to Colin for taking the time to speak to us, we hope you all enjoy the show…

This week I speak to Graham Davey of Grey for Now Games. Graham has a deep, progressive, and interesting history in the hobby world. From working in a GW store, to Editorial, to White Dwarf, to writing his own games such as Test of Honour, 0200hrs, and most recently Guards of Traitors Toll. Such an interesting chap with so many insights and stories…

This week I speak to Tom Greenway of Goblin King Games, the creators of the excellent Moonstone fantasy skirmish game. He and it need no introduction, its a fantastic game, he is a fantastic guy!! Hope you enjoy the noises we both made and the recording of them. PATM Disicord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4…

This week is the second conversation with Randall from the Imperial Minis Youtube channel. We pick up from the chat we had in episode 228, go and listen to that one if you havent already so you are up to speed before this one. In this show we talk about his YouTube channel, we talk about how he loves it when people call him Randy, his love of Moons…

This week I talk once again to the amazing Mike Tunez of Firelock games. Firelock develop awesomeness. Their games are fun and engaging, from their settings to their mechanics, and all their interactions with us. I find them amazing. One of the biggest reasons why I love this hobby is that where in other hobbies you wouldnt dream of or have access …

This week I talk to Vampz, and we talk about how much different things cost. A while ago I started to revisit the idea of value. This something close to my heart and something I have written articles about on the PATM website and we also have around 5 episodes dedicated to this subject, you may remember the sustainable gaming chats we had around ep…

Hey, I have a chat with Matty Mac about how we find out about new things, Hobgoblin, and some other bits and bats/odds and sods. Hope you enjoy! PATM Discord link: https://discord.gg/

This week I talk to Tim Prow of Diehard Miniatures. Diehard create old hammer inspired miniatures for us to enjoy. They use traditional sculpting methods and offer unique, interesting, and often quirky sculpts for us to use in the games we play. The minis ooze character, so take a look at them if you enjoy that style and ethos. In the show Tim and …

In this episode I speak to Alessio Cavatore, another guest who is completing his Hat trick today, you may…..if you so choose go back to episode 51 and then 142 before you get onto this one to get the full Cavatore picture! In this episode we chat about how he handled the development and his feelings about Bolt Action 3rd edition, we talk about the …

In this episode I speak to Roger Yates. Roger is a key and integral part of the Duncan Rhodes Paint Academy brand. Roger plans out and puts together the amazing painting tutorials we see on Youtube and also on the Duncan Rhodes Paint Academy wesbite which you can join for a monthly fee and get access to significantly more content. Roger and I talk …

In this episode I speak to Rich Carlisle now of Footsore Miniatures. Rich completes his hat-trick in this episode, the 3rd time he has been on the show, if you are interested in hearing his full story you can check out episode 34, episode 163 ish, its in there when we did the Paint All The Minis Online Convention, and this one. Rich has always been…

Ten songs about 'ten' for the Troika tenth anniversary. Featuring; Explosions in the Sky, Curve, Sleigh Bells, Beach House, Dusty Springfield, Big Audio Dynamite, Spielmann, Interpol, Phantogram and Nala Sinephro.By Hicksdesign

In this episode I speak to Randall from the Imperial Minis Youtube Channel. Randall puts together content from his favourite games including bat reps, list building considerations, and faction overviews, amongst others. Was a great chat, had a lot of fun, thanks Randall! Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4…

This episode is a Triple Troika of my favourite tracks from 2024. I was hoping to get this out in December, but better late than never! Features Nilüfer Yanya, Brimheim, Starflyer 59, Grandaddy, Bill Ryder Jones, Foxing, The Amazing, Natalie Holt, Cowboy SadnessBy Hicksdesign

In this episode I speak to Andres from Chile. We chat about his home country, his experience of playing there, his formative steps in the hobby and what he enjoys the most. Andres was a great guest and it is always great to hear from people with very different experience to our own in countries that we may not ever have visited. Discord Link: https…

In this episode I speak to Ben. Ben talks to us about his personal hobby journey in Australia, along with his experience and feelings of buying into his local gaming store, along with his feelings of a recent tournament he participated in. Come and hang out with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4…

In this episode I speak to Mr Seamus Hamrin, a fellow nerd, the creator of the wee cutaways we have during the show, and a good all round modest chap. We spoke last on Ep 89, so you can listen to that and then see what he has been up to since we last spoke. Come and hang out with us in an ad free, relaxed and genune environment: https://discord.gg/…

In this episode I speak to Scall, a fellow hobbyist from the Midlands of England, we chat about his hobby history and experience along with anything else that popped up. Come and hang out with us in an ad free, relaxed and genune environment: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

In this episode I speak to Ryan the author of the miniature fantasy skirmish game Anthems of War! I need to apologise to Ryan as I recorded this episode with him in March 1875…..or what it seems like….a long time ago!!! Sorry Ryan, its no reflection on you or the quality of your ruleset. We hope you enjoy the show, its great to be back with you aga…

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In part 4 of the shoegaze series, we look at very recent bands who have appeared since 2020. With music from Wisp, Deary, Glare and Holy Fawn.By Hicksdesign

In part 3, we look at the bands that grew up influenced by Shoegaze, and kept it alive. Music from Ringo Deathstarr, Nothing and Deafheaven.By Hicksdesign

In the last episode of Troika, we heard from the early influences, hearing where Shoegaze originated. I was too young to appreciate Cocteau Twins or The Jesus and Mary Chain at the time, but by the time Shoegaze came along, I was primed and ready. Music from Slovdive, RIDE and My Bloody ValentineBy Hicksdesign

Part one of a series of five, looking at the history of Shoegaze music. This part looks at the origins of the genre, with music from The Beach Boys, Cocteau Twins and The Jesus and Mary Chain.By Hicksdesign

Music evoking big sunset skies, diners and deserts and featuring Raymond Richards, Chuck Johnson and Cowboy Sadness.By Hicksdesign

This episode is all about Tim Smith, formerly of Midlake, and his other projects. The Pills won't help you now with The Chemical Brothers, Grey Tower with Lost Horizons and Herstmonceux in his new band, Harp.By Hicksdesign