Hobby Guys Hobby Time

This week Stef and Will look ahead to their upcoming hobby holiday and talk about what hobby they plan to do and what games they plan on playing. Elsewhere: Stef's Orctober entry is late considering it's now November, and Will takes on the latest dumb quiz Stef's come up with. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/bCTZCfjU2ME?si=H_TbO46GCMA9xogr - Starcraft in miniatures h...

This week Stef and Will react to the Golden Demon results from Spiel 2026, choosing their favourites from the competition this year. Elsewhere: Stef has been to a Warcry event (he might mention it in the pod...), and Will has a new favourite game. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/ipiXDGXwTuA?is=hzdyA1ArqtzhgqRf - Olden Demon pays tribute to Darren Latham https://youtu.be/CLYo1GOA7lw...

This week Stef and Will each build the worst possible DnD character for the other, then find out who hates theirs the most. Expect questionable choices and regret... Elsewhere: Stef is taking on Orctober and is well ahead of his goal to paint his Helsmiths of Hashut, and Will continues to plug away at his Horus Heresy Knight project. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/93El3B1idQA?si=i...

This week Dan from Phosphex Party joins us to talk about Greetings From The Warp Christmas Doubles, the event he's running - with the Hobby Guys once again on painting awards duty. Elsewhere: Stef puts the new Warhammer Tone Pro paints to the test and shares his thoughts, Will's got plans for some airbrush stencils, and Dan finally tells us what's still scares the life out of him si...

This week we talk through running the recent Tabletop Battles UK Open event in Leicester, including what it was like judging the painting awards. Elsewhere: Stef's on track to finish his Helsmiths before the end of the club league, and Will mourns the death of the Rhino. What we've been watching: Olden Demon gets paid to shill StarCraft the miniatures game — as a huge StarCraft fan, Will...

Stef and Will have both signed up for Tonka's next Horus Heresy event — and that means new armies. This episode they lay out their plans, painting schemes, and (probably overly ambitious) timelines. Elsewhere: Stef's been putting in serious painting hours, Will gets nostalgic about Secret Hitler, and Stef takes on a quiz Will nabbed from Jordan Sorcery . What we've been watching: Bo...

Stef shares the batch painting tips that kept him sane while painting over 100 Solar Auxilia troops, and Will's deep in colour scheme planning for his new Ogor army - he needs help! Elsewhere: Stef relives an embarrassing moment from Iron Skull, and Will takes on a "What Came First" quiz. What we've been watching: Engines of Ruin, a fan-made animation  - genuinely well done, ju...

This week we welcome Tonka onto the show for a chat about all things hobby, and to hear his picks for the Hobby Escape Pod — where he has to choose just one paint range, one game system, one miniature range, and one hobby project to save from his life. Check out Tonka's content here: https://www.instagram.com/tonkaforgewargaming https://www.youtube.com/@tonkaforgewargaming Elsewhere: Stef sha...

Stef gives the full debrief on his experience at the Iron Skull painting competition — what he entered, how it went, and whether he came home with anything to show for it. Plus the Hobby Guys catch up on current projects and what's coming up on the event calendar. Elsewhere: Stef brings back a fan favourite with the return of the Paint Pot Challenge quiz, and Will is very excited about the ne...

It's a big one this week. The Hobby Guys give their full reaction to the Warhammer Summer Previews — what's got them excited, what's left them cold, and what they're actually planning to buy. Plus, it's the grand final of the Tabletop Gaming World Cup mega quiz: Warhammer 40k vs Warcry. One of them walks away as champion. Elsewhere: Stef's been reworking his Lord of B...

This week the Hobby Guys recap a packed weekend at two events: Tonka's Horus Heresy Doubles narrative event, and Warhammer World's Warcry event. Plus, it's the semi finals of the Tabletop Gaming World Cup mega quiz — who makes it through to the final? Elsewhere: Stef has a bits box disaster on his hands but comes out the other side with renewed plans for his Solar Auxilia, and Will...

In this week's episode the Hobby Guys play the quarter finals Tabletop Gaming World Cup mega quiz - who will make it to the semi finals? Elsewhere, Will reveals his selected project from last episode's options, and Stef's having a hobby sort out What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/9qmZvgW9igo?si=miQI3UvW0mdWOPGj - The Hobby Grotto quick slapchoppy thousand sons method…fo...

In this week's episode Will has a choice to make. 3 suggestions from Phosphex Party's Ross and Spin, and one from Stef - which one will he choose? Elsewhere, Stef talks about his experience at this year's MPO, and Will has devised Warhammer Dating... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZESb4_8vhw&list=WL&index=8&t=4s - Wibb of Snipe & Wibb...

In this week's episode Stef talks about the recent Midweek Warcry event at Warhammer World (yes, another one!) - is Warcry actually dead? Elsewhere, the podcast has been infected with plague, Will's got some more juicy hobby drama, and Hobby Pointless returns in this episode's quiz! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/f6MZMZag_IA?si=BzmTGOArZUCbVF26 - Olden Demon - &quot...

In this week's episode Stef talks about the recent Midweek Horus Heresy event at Warhammer World along with what he got up to in Amsterdam, and Will talks about his plans for the upcoming Tonka Doubles event. Elsewhere, lots of hobby has been done for a change and AI has taken over the hobby quiz - oh no!... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/Rf2FVCVj2ak?si=TX8yu9q2ogIPTt_E - Old...

In this week's episode Stef gives his good, bad and ugly of Salute 2026 this weekend. Elsewhere, Will has finally done some hobby! There's a new BFG port for the Horus Heresy, and Stef tests Will's knowledge in the 40k Pint Price Index challenge. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/N8kwOedKYKw?si=r1nTqUUBEZqaGFjN - Olden Demon provides a review of Warhammer Quest: Darkwa...

In this episode the guys pick out some amazing entries for Golden Demon posted on Instagram that might win awards - as the episode was recorded before the awards ceremony! Here's their picks: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZchqWjCDk/ - Borjammer Miniatures https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZPTlbiu-Y/ - David Arroba https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZPMhZFEz0/ - Zabaart_ https://www.instagram.com/p/DWZ...

In this episode Stef gets Will to blind rank various things from the Horus Heresy universe. Elsewhere, the usual hobby antics (or lack of!), Warhammer Community has posted converted miniatures and a miniature painting TV show is in the works?.. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/TICfIQaDCQ0?si=8mOIkQhM62JHjVUp - Midwinter minis painting and selling an army to work out an hourly rate h...

In this episode Stef and Will talk the essential tools they use every time they paint, build and play. Also, Stef's been on a boat, Will's been digging deeper into Trench Crusade drama and they play a quiz with the help of the boys from the Phosphex Party podcast! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4t9tJSYloo - Janovich second video on Trench Crusade Issues h...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss what makes and good (and equally bad) scenario for wargames, both for narrative play and competitive play. Also, Stef's been doing a lot more hobby, they have a round of "Yourhammer or Warhammer" and somehow both are shocked by Games Workshop's prices yet again...  What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkSjssP26_g -...

In this episode Stef gives tells us about his experience at the recent Horus Heresy Throne of Skulls Doubles event at Warhammer World - everything that was good and also bad. Elsewhere, what's Will hobbying now Huron is finished? What's Stef hobbying now the Solar are finished? And to celebrate 2 years podcasting Will's put together another MEGA QUIZ! What we've been watching:...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss what has changed in the Warhammer hobby since they were kids - both the good and the bad! Elsewhere, Stef is running out of time to finish the Solar for Throne of Skulls, and Will has finally finished Huron! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUqqNH1jgfY - Janovich - Trench Crusade Drama https://youtu.be/5_STpuCQpck?si=6HGd-IFrA11yj...

In this episode Stef and Will look back on 2025 and pick their miniature of the year, video of the year and the biggest thing they've learned. Plus, looking forward to 2026 and their hobby goals. Elsewhere, Stef has a secret brewing and Will brings back some classic quiz rounds to frustrate Stef... Also, we're starting a mailbox section so send us your hobby (or non-hobby!) questions to...

In this episode Stef and Will look back on the recent Greetings From The Warp Horus Heresy Doubles event and give their Good, Bad and Ugly from the weekend. Also, Will is in a hobby pickle, Stef brings back a classic Hobby Time quiz, and how is Stef's Solar project going?... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/D03hpFUmn-M?si=p1E3WTZTNYBlTVvb - Nightshift returns with the Blyatmobi...

In this episode Stef and Will tell some stories of epic hobby fails sent in by listeners! From smashed miniatures to lost armies. Also, has Will finished the trophies for Greetings From The Warp? And Stef has his 40k knowledge tested. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/5ZBJcuiltno?si=4ELNkNXLxJlO66-g - Miniature Landscape Hobbies https://youtu.be/8nuPvQnNxxI?si=3d49S1PspG4hgQiL - Zumi...