Best Modelgeek Podcasts (2026)

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MGPC Special Episode #4, 2025 Recap and our "Kits of the Year" 1:00:03

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Show Outline: "HAPPY NEW YEAR" Geeks!! Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo leads the way with entire MGPC Gang discussing our highlights from 2025, what we look forward to in 2026, and what we feel were worthy selections as "Kit of the Year". 2025 was an awesome year for the Geeks. So many incredible show, models, and…

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Episode 41 - The Holiday Year End Special and Top Gun Debate with Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast 2:28:24

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Send us a text Episode 41 - The Holiday Year End Special and Top Gun Debate with Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast In the year end Holiday Special, the guys are once again joined by Adam Jackson to talk about the recent Turkey Shoot, Holiday Auction, and how people outside the hobby view it and the people who do it. It wouldn't be a Holiday Specia…

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Episode 40 - Why We Do This Hobby with Special Guest Matt McDougall 1:47:26

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Send us a text Episode 40 - Why We Do This Hobby with Special Guest Matt McDougall In this episode, Matt McDougall from Doogs Studio joins the Insanity to talk about his time in the hobby as well as his Doogs Studios 3D Printing company. Jeff Herne also sits in on the show while Justin goes on his ghost hunt. The guys first talk about why they do t…

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MGPC Episode 114 How to Paint Realistic Natural Metal Finishes with Guest Host Jeremy Moore. 2:28:06

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What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 114 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by the one and only Jeremy Moore from Lehigh Valley Scale Modelers. The Geeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. Jeremy introduces himself to the geeks and shares what h…

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MGPC Special Episode #3, Kotare Models Update with Mark Robson 1:15:11

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Show Outline: Hello Geeks!! Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo leads the way with Frilldo, and special guest Mark Robson from Kotare! Mark provides an update on the newly announced 1/32 P-47D Razorback and 1/32 Bf-109E-4!! Mark also gives us some updates on the 1/32 Spitfire Mk.I PR Type A, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early,…

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MGPC Ep.113 "That's Just a Nice Model!! An evening with Spencer Pollard" 2:49:06

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Welcome to the Modelgeeks podcast!! Episode 113 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and a Special Guest Host, Spencer Pollard!! Yep! We have Spencer for the entire episode which is always a treat! On Ep. 113, we start off with what's in our Model World, then jump into Mail Call, and into "Listener Spotlight" where each of us di…

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MGPC Ep 112 "The Ultimate Model Kit" 2:09:20

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Welcome to Episode 112 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest. And yes, we get off topic quite a lot in this episode. After Mail Call we discuss what we believe would constitute "the perfect kit". We try to balance genre/subject, deta…

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Episode 39 - Ignorance, Arrogance, or Stupidity...Or Maybe it's Just All Three with Special Guest Insider Tim Rhine 2:02:11

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Send us a text Episode 39 - Ignorance, Arrogance, or Stupidity...Or Maybe it's Just all Three with Special Guest Insider Tim Rhine On this Episode, the Insanity Crew talk to Tim Rhine whose model was the one that was manhandled at the recent PatCon Show. This discussion adds more detail and insider information regarding the discussion from Episode …

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MGPC EP 111 PAXCON 2025 Wrap Up...and Other Stuff! 1:52:59

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Welcome to Episode 111 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode our main topic of discussion will be on our local model club’s model show, the Southern Maryland Scale Modeler’s PAXCON 2025. We’ll give you a recap of the show, share some lessons learned and thank all those who made it happen. We had a few visitors in town for the show, a couple in…

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Episode 38 - Quit Touching the Damn Models!!! Live Rant to End all Rants...For Now! 36:07

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Send us a text Episode 38 - Quit Touching the Damn Models!!! Live Rant to End all Rants...For Now! This is a short episode that was recorded Live at the recent Armorcon show. Rob Riv, Steve Tuch, Justin Ryan, and special guest Frank Perrone discuss the most recent model touching controversy at the Patcon show in Massachusetts. It gets crazy at time…

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MGPC EP 110 "Model Show Etiquette" 1:42:45

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What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 110 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. The Geeks have a good laugh courtesy of Frilldo and Frilldo gives the listeners an update on the Privateer saga. For the main topic, with the mod…

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MGPC Special Episode #2 with Mark Robson of Kotare; Update on New Kits! 58:51

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Show Outline: Hello Geeks!! Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo leads the gang with special guest Mark Robson from Kotare! Mark provides some great details on the background and success of the new 1/32 Bf-109K-4, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, and the 1/32 Hurricane Mk.I., and of course, the 1/48 Halifax! The Modelgeeks a…

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Episode 37 - Who Would of Figured: Talking Miniatures with Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco 1:33:28

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Send us a text Episode 37 - Who Would of Figured: Talking Miniatures with Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco On this episode the guys talk to World Renown figure painters Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco about how they paint their figures and miniatures as well as talk about the upcoming Long Island Miniature Model Show taking place on November 14th an…

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MGPC Ep.109 "Paint Masks and Models with Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz" 2:45:43

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Welcome to the updated Modelgeeks podcast!! Episode 109 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and special guest hosts, Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz. On Ep. 109, we start off with what's in our Model World, then jump into Mail Call, and into "Listener Spotlight" where each of us discuss a specific modeler and their masterpiece. …

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MGPC PENNCON 25 Wrap up 57:27

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Welcome to the PENNCON 25 Wrap up show of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the geeks on ONSTA in Mechanicsburg, PA for PENNCON 25. Frilldo and Whitey sit down and interview Chris King the President of the IPMS Shenandoah Valley Modelers Club. Chris takes some time to discuss how his club was formed and now they are putting on their first sh…

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Episode 108: The Century Series 2:15:50

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Welcome to Episode 108 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest. Whitey joins Paul Pendleton-Brown from the Beyond the Boxart podcast as they jointly open their Moosearoo 2026 packages. Whitey can do it! After Mail Call and shows in the…

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Episode 36 - It's About Time for Model Car Mania 1:38:00

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Send us a text Episode 36 - It's About Time for Model Car Mania In this episode the guys talk about a overlooked topic on the Insanity...painting and decaling model cars. A special announcement is also made on the show which will help expand the Modeling Insanity Group in a great way. Some awesome discussions and some of the best outtakes heard up …

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Episode 35 - Nats, Stolen Chips, & Zombie Kits! 1:41:58

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Send us a text Episode 35 - Nats, Stolen Chips, & Zombie Kits! In this episode, the guys talk about their experience at the recent IPMS Nationals in Hampton Virginia. They also discuss the newest IPMS controversy from the show....stolen Insanity Chips which makes Riv go on his first Rant. After everyone calmed down, well mostly Rob Riv, the guys ta…

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MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short...Wrap Up! 33:29

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Welcome to Episode 107 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We are back home from the 2025 IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA. We had an absolute great time over the course of the 4-day event. Rather than wait until our next episode to drop a “wrap up” or “recap” we thought we would stick to the plan of the last few days and drop one more “Short” to talk abou…

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MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short, Day 4 1:00:48

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Welcome to Episode 107, Day 4 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA!Final day here at the Nats and it has been a great time! Thank you all for listening in and following along. Today we had the opportunity to talk with author, Chief Petty Officer Venner Milewski USN (Ret) who has a series of book coverin…

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MGPC Ep.107 Nats Short, Day 3 50:05

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Welcome to Episode 107, Day 3 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA! We had another great day here at The Nats! We had the opportunity to interview Bert and Rock from Detail and Scale publications, as well as Dave Roof of Flying Leathernecks Scale Creations. We also had another young modeler attending Th…

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MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short, Day 2 1:06:48

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Welcome to Episode 107, Day of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA! We had another great day here at The Nats! We had the opportunity to interview the guys heading up the 2026 IPMS USA Nationals out in Fort Wayne, IN in 2026. Have a listen and see what they have in store for us, and the family too! We als…

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MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short Day 1 21:58

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Welcome to Episode 107 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode we are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA. Rather than drop a single episode covering the Nats we wanted to try something a little different. Over the course of the 4-day Nats we will record short segments covering the day’s events, what caught our eye in the display ha…

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MGPC EP 106 " When is enough enough with aftermarket"? With guest host Geoff Martin 2:06:50

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Welcome to Episode 106 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by a special guest host; Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-Design! They go around the pattern say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. The Geeks have a good laugh courtesy of Frilldo and Frilldo gives the listeners an update on the Privateer sa…

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Ep.105 BKB and OOB; with Guest Host, Chris Derks 2:32:55

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Welcome to the updated Modelgeeks podcast!! Episode 105 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and special guest host, Mr. Chris Derks. After 5 years of doing the same old podcast, we thought it was time for an update. The listeners spoke, and we heard you loud and clear. Our goal is to interact and engage more with you, the liste…

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Episode 34 - Step Outside Your Comfort Zone with Special Guest Jason Hanscom 1:32:03

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Send us a text Episode 34 - Step Outside Your Comfort Zone On this episode, the guys re-record the episode, and they are joined by Jason ‘Handsome’ Hanscom from the Scale Model Car Podcast and Blue Ox Model Shop infamy; and they answer the first listener mail. A listener has the dilemma of being pressured into competing at shows with the insult of …

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Episode 104: A history of weathering 1:50:02

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Welcome to Episode 104 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest. After Mail Call we discuss a history of weathering. Techniques that were du jour in the past and how our personal techniques have matured. We would like to thank all our l…

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MGPC Ep. 103, Your Modeling Influences w/ Guest Rob Riviezzo 2:17:13

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Welcome to Episode 103 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode we are privileged to have Mr. Rob Riviezzo, host of the “Modeling Insanity” podcast” and the “Quarter Scale Madness” podcast, sitting in the studio with us. Rob shares his insight into the hobby, and his own modeling influences with us. Rob is also the U.S. Associate Editor of Milita…

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MGPC Special Episode #1: Latest Update From Kotare, with Mark Robson 1:09:36

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Show Outline: Surprise Geeks! Welcome to a Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo and Frilldo discuss the latest kit updates from Kotare with an interview with Mark Robson for about an hour. This is all about Kotare and nothing else. Mark provides some great details on the soon to be released 1/32 Bf-109K-4, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, and …

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Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!?!? 1:58:13

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Send us a text Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!?? On this episode, John Bonanni and TJ Haller from the Plastic Posse Podcast join Rob Riv and Steve Tuch from the Insanity to talk all about judging and only judging at shows. No fluff, no ads, and no BS. Just straight up honest opinions and discussions about the state of …

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MGPC Episode 102,"What are your most important Lessons Learned in the hobby"? 2:15:30

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Welcome to Episode 102 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks are again down D-ran. They go around the pattern and say what they are working on their benches. Nemo gives a good run down of his thoughts on Kotare BF 109 K4 and posted updated photos on the website. Frilldo is in full swing on the Privateer and will be posting an u…

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Episode 32 - AMPS Nationals Recap Show 1:58:58

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Send us a text Episode 32 - AMPS Nationals Recap Show In this episode, the Insanity Crew talk about the recent AMPS Nationals that took place in Camp Hill, PA in May. The guys talk about the work on display at the show, the vending, the judging, and antics that go along with a National Show. The guys also discuss their personal highlights as well a…

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Special Episode - Insanity Live from AMPS Nationals Part 2 1:57:51

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Send us a text Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 2 The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA. In this second part the guys talk to Cody from CRS TankWerks, Lee Fogel & Frankie Blanton, Whitey and Frildo from the ModelGeeks Podcast, Shaun Pekkar, and Diorama extraordinaire Bruce MacRae. Some great i…

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Special Episode - Insanity Live from AMPS Nationals Part 1 1:59:47

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Send us a text Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 1 The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA. In this first part the guys talk to Brandon Lowe from Squadron, Mike "Mikey Sacks" Sacklyn, Frankie Perrone, Nike Butta, Mike McElhaney, and Steve Andreano. Some great interviews and a great Blooper Reel a…

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Ep.101 An Interview With "Dr. Strangebrush" AKA: John Miller from Model Paint Solutions 2:45:32

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Show Outline: Welcome to Episode 101 of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo is at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, and El Prez backing him up, making sure the gauges are green and the panels are clean! We have a special introduction by Emmett Kegel who is a Lego Jedi Master! The show starts with what’s on our bench and what we picked up. Then we dive i…

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MGPC Episode 100 "The Big Hundo!!!" 2:50:27

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Welcome to Episode 100 of The ModelGeeks Podcast—a major milestone and a celebration of our journey through the world of scale modeling! We finally made it to triple digits, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU. A heartfelt thank you to all our listeners for your incredible support along the way. Here’s to the next 100 episodes! In this episode…

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Episode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good Measure 1:46:01

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Send us a text Episode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good Measure In this episode, Rob Riv gives some clarification on a recent post made on the Modeling Insanity Facebook Pages regarding their participation at the upcoming AMPS Nationals. Rob Riv and Steve Tuch then have a great discussion with AMPS new Presi…

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Episode 99 - MosquitoCon & Model Classic 2:04:30

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Episode 99 - MosquitoCon & Model Classic Welcome to Episode 99 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We have a full crew tonight! After a bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. We talk about some new modeling related items we’ve found out there and El-Presidenté tells us “What’s New in 72!”. After a Show & Contest upda…

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MGPC Ep. 98 Researching and Planning Your Model Build...A Listener Asks?? 2:05:17

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Welcome to Episode 98 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We’ve all been busy at the bench through March! We’ll talk about cool new items coming our way, and what we’ve picked up lately, as well as pay a visit to the Modelgeeks web page’s “Listener Gallery” and have a look at the great work from you folks out there. For our main topic of discussion, we pull…

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Episode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank Perrone 1:52:15

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Send us a text Episode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank Perrone On the episode, the guys are joined by special guest cohost Frank Perrone. The guys first talk about Heritagecon, the Atlanta Amps Show, and Replicon then move into discussion Controversial Subjects in the hobby and send it with the rec…

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MGPC EP 97 "New Techniques with Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-Design 2:40:56

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Welcome to Episode 97 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by the one and only Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-Design decals. Furball joins the geeks in the formation and goes for a lap in the pattern. Furball gives some insight to how the Furball Brand came to be. The Geeks get the news form one of the industry leader…

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Episode 29 - Modeling the Great War is the "Theme" of the Show 1:31:37

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Send us a text Episode 29 - Modeling the Great War is the "Theme" of the Show with Special Guest Host, Shaun Pekar. In this the show, the guys discuss World War 1 subjects in the hobby. A very overlooked time period by many manufacturers. Then the guys discuss "Theme" awards at shows and how it influences their builds if any. Take a listen, enjoy, …

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MGPC Ep.96 "Would you like some chips with that?" 1:51:19

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Show Outline: Welcome to Episode 96 of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo is at the controls, with the entire crew backing him up, making sure the gauges are green and the panels are clean! Settle in for an awesome show with your green pajama wearing Geeks! The show starts with what’s on our bench, and what we picked up. Then we dive into new stuff and “…

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MGPC Episode 95 "Interview With Mark Robson, Owner of Kōtare Scale Models" 3:07:47

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Welcome to Episode 95 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode we were very fortunate in this episode to sit down and speak with Mark Robson of Kōtare Scale Models As always, we’ve all been busy at the bench…and at our keyboards! We’ll talk about cool new items coming our way, and what we’ve worn out the ol’ credit card on as well. We would like …

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Episode 28 - Gunpla? I hardly knew her...with special guest Joshua Scott 1:44:17

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Send us a text Episode 28 - Gunpla? I Hardly Knew Her...with special guest Joshua Scott In this episode the guys first talk about the winner of the 1/48th MRAP group build. The guys then talk about the upcoming Modeling Insanity YouTube channel and then jump into the interview with Joshua Scott to talk everything Gunpla and Gundam. Sit back take a …

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Episode 94 Model Geeks in the 25th Century 2:42:12

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Welcome to Episode 94 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We have a full crew tonight! After a bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. We talk about some new modeling related items we’ve found out there and El-Presidenté tells us “What’s New in 72!”. After a Show & Contest update and Mail Call we discuss how Model Gee…

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MGPC Episode 93 Season 5 Kickoff!! 2:31:31

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Welcome to Episode 93 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, we kick off Season 5 and catch up with what we have all been up to during our extended seasonal break. I don’t think we planned to be away from the mic for a full month and a half but… We’ve all been busy at the bench…and at our keyboards! We’ll talk about cool new items coming our w…

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Episode 27 - Life is too Short for Crappy Kits.... 1:33:45

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Send us a text Episode 27 - Life is too Short for Crappy Kits... In this, our 2025 kick off episode, we talk about our holidays, the gifts we gave, the gifts we got; we discuss the last minute Secret Santa gift exchange. The guys talk about their benchtop hopes and dreams for the coming year. And Riv rants is back! This time, he talks about the Tak…

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Episode 26 - The Insanity Holiday Spectacular - Resolutions and New School vs Old School 2:18:21

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Send us a text Episode 26 - The Insanity Holiday Spectacular and year in review!” In this, our year end review and holiday spectacular, we have Special guest, Adam Jackson, while we discuss what we had in episode 11 as our resolutions, and how far we had come in completing them. Justin lays down a challenge to the armor and aircraft guys in the lis…

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MGPC Episode 92 "Year In Review and Onto Next Year" 2:16:18

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Welcome to Episode 92 of The ModelGeeks Podcast! In this episode, the ModelGeeks take the listeners for a lap in the pattern and leads the Geeks on a “Year in Review” of their favorite, kits, shows, new skillz they added in 2024 and finishes up with things they are looking forward to in 2025. The Geeks give a rundown of the new products and stuff h…