Cast Dice Podcast

This week we are rejoined by Anthony from Traders Galaxy as we dig into one of my favourite independent games, Bot War. Not only do we discuss the game's mechanics in more depth than in previous episodes, we dig into the individual factions within the game, both narratively and game mechanically. We also discuss the two new games set in the Bot War universe: The Rise Of The Democracy and Broken Sk...

The Ghost Army Podcast - Episode Zero by Cast Dice Podcast

Today I am joined by one of the most charismatic CEOs in modern gaming, Mantic's Ronnie Renton, to discuss one of the hottest surprise game announcements of the year, the fantasy version of Warlord Game's popular game Black Seas, Kings Of War Armada. Along the way we also talk about how and why it is important for gaming companies to interact with their audience, Kings Of War's evolution as a game...

After overwhelmingly positive feedback about our theming armies in Bolt Action episode, by popular request, we are focusing on the other side of the army building coin. In this episode we tackle "competitive" unit choices in Bolt Action, both in general and specifically linked to various nations and their national rules. Joining me for this huge topic is Jeff from the SNAFU Bolt Action podcast. We...

We spend so long talking about game settings, rules and miniatures that we sometime forget to talk about the tables that we play upon. Today I am joined by Mack, from the highly successful game mat company Geek Villain, to talk tabletop coverings, innovations in the industry and the growth of his company. I hope that you will join us, the man knows his stuff!

With the recent return of the Ghost Army Podcast, I have been craving "crunchy" yet historically themed Bolt Action conversations about one of my favourite conflicts in and around World War 2, The Winter War. This is a segment from the LRDG II Podcast, which was hosted by me and the same format as Cast Dice, from August 2016, where I speak with David Hunter from The Down Order Podcast at length ab...

After 100 hundred episodes I thought it would be fun to dig into a topic that interests me quite a lot BUT that I don't know a lot about, the British version of what became their G.I.Joe, Action Force! This episode also digs into how you can convert existing models into miniature versions of the Action Force team and their adversaries, The Red Shadows. Joining me for this discussion is one of my f...

Today's topic is by several listeners' requests, given how many people I have interviewed on the first 99 episodes of Cast Dice; it is only fair that it is my turn to sit in the hot seat. Joining me for this very special episode of the show is, the one and only, DaveOwaR and he goes right for the hard questions. If you have every wanted to know more about the host of this show, this is the episode...

Join us for one of the most highly anticipated episodes of the Warlord Games Podcast this year, our interview with the author of Victory At Sea. We dig into World War II naval combat and how it influenced the mechanics of the game. We also lay out what to expect when playing Victory At Sea and how it has evolved over times. Tune in and check it out! This is not an episode to miss!

We are back after a short hiatus to dig into one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts of the Clone Wars. The battle for Mygeeto. As usual, we look at the history of the conflict, the forces that fought there and we dig into one of Brad's favourite units of the Clone War era Galactic Marines.

In the run up to our 100th episode I caved to listener questions and suggestions and invited the man behind one of my favourite games, 7TV, onto the show. Karl from Crooked Dice. 7TV is one of the most clever game ideas that I have come across over the years and allows you to transform almost any theme, show or movie into a playable tabletop game. Tune in to hear me explain why this is a game NOT...

In this episode of Cast Dice I am joined by author Graham Davey to explore the historically themed and fantastically cinematic samurai game, Test Of Honour. During this discussion we talk through some basic game mechanics, themed games, the second edition of TOA and its exciting upcoming expansion Sengoku expansion. Tune in and check it out!

Osprey's most popular and prolific game designer, Joseph McCullough, joins me this week to talk about his new, high fantasy, rank-and-flank game, Oathmark. We also talk extensively about Frostgrave and its newest edition, Frostgrave II which is coming to your friendly local game shop soon. This is not an episode to miss!

The Cast Dice Podcast, Episode 96 - Fallout, Skyrim And Solo Gaming With Chris From Modiphius by Cast Dice Podcast

In these weird times it is great to take the time to catch up with old friends and that is just what I did this week when I had hobby legend Dave Taylor on to talk about hobby projects, the industry and life in general. It is always a pleasure to have such a prolific and talented hobbyist on to talk shop.

Welcome to the first ever Cast Dice Hybrid cast! Today, I am joined by Ian and Kieran from the Odd Sided Dice Podcast as we look at popular culture intellectual properties that have been turned into tabletop games and what this has meant for the gaming industry. These guys are great podcasters in their own right so having them on was a blast! I hope you enjoy!

The Cast Dice Podcast, Episode 93 - Classic Miniatures by Cast Dice Podcast

We are back with an in depth look at one of Warhammer 40k/30k's more obscure fluff footnotes. The predecessors of the iconic Space Marines, the Emperor's Thunder Warriors. You might be wondering why a generalist gaming podcast might be going down such a specific grim-dark rabbit hole? I am joined by my old buddy, and hobby god, Nick Beattie. He is in the process of creating one of the most impress...

In this episode of the Official Warlord Games Podcast Brad is joined by, prolific contributor to Bolt Action supplements and the author of the Fortress Budapest Campaign Book, Bryan Cook. Together, the guys dig into how to consider and research themes when building a Bolt Action force. This episode is good for the Bolt Action beginner and seasoned veteran alike.

With all of the 9th edition hype flying around, we at Cast Dice thought we would go the other way. Instead of discussing the recently leaked information about Warhammer 40K's next version, we went back to the beginning and spoke to the man who started it all, the legendary, Rick Priestley. In the process of digging into how the world's most popular tabletop game came into being, we explore the ori...

Join as as we revisit one of the great tabletop war game classics, Battletech, The Game Of Armoured Combat. I am joined by longtime listener of the show, Joe and we talk through some of Battletech's rich setting, the game's basic mechanics and its revival in recent years. Strap on your neurohelmet and cooling vest and jack in.

In this episode of the Official Warlord Games Podcast, we are joined by Gabrio, the talented author of the Black Seas ruleset. We discuss Warlord's reopening, the state of the Black Seas game and to tease some incredible sounding future releases for one of Warlord's hottest and cinematic games.

Welcome back to ANOTHER episode of the BTFM Podcast in a WEEK!!! Join us as we celebrate May The 4th week with one of our favourite podcast personalities Dr. Nick "Short Shorts" Gentile to talk about the state of the game, competitive VS narrative play and the upcoming Star Wars Legion hobby magazine BANTHA! It is a ripper of an episode!

Welcome back to the Beyond The First Marker Podcast!

Welcome back to Cast Dice! This week we are joined by legendary hobbyist, and friend of the show, Dave Taylor, a man whose job it is to keep abreast of the gaming industry. We talk at length about the state of the gaming world in the world of social distancing and what that means for us as gamers and for gaming companies, large and small. Believe it, or not, it is not as grim as it sounds! Tune in...