Hobby Guys Hobby Time

In this episode Stef and Will discuss the recent leaks for Horus Heresy 3.0 and the resulting backlash - the guys give their opinions on the good, the bad and the ugly to come out of it. (Note: This episode was recorded before the community posted the article about the legends PDF, not that we were too harsh anyway but it's important to note as that PDF is going to solve most of the issues th...

In this very sweaty episode Will and Stef talk about the weekend we've just had playing games at an event local to us - DaveCon.  Also, it's too hot (did we mention that already?), we talk the tallest 40k miniature and Stef ranks some things blind. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/scMcelUJLWg - Paul is Bad at Stuff - Creating the tallest 40k mini https://youtu.be/hiJHjaYYR...

In this episode Will and Stef go through the top non-Games Workshop games they've played recently Also, hobby is still slow, the paint pot challenge is back and Will's discovered a magazine for an old game we love is still going... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/BTfDMPOujTo - Wily Wizard Multi Airbrushing Setup https://youtu.be/WgyPpSRrn1c - Midwinter Minis JOYTOY Knight...

In this episode Stef and Will talk about what they're excited about with the upcoming new edition of Horus Heresy - new armies? new rules and hopes and dreams! Also, have either of them done any hobby since the hobby holiday? And Will turns the table and puts Stef through a guess who quiz... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/rnevRXwLsGs - Olden Demon Grey Knights https://youtu.b...

This week's episode is a bumper holiday episode with Ross and Spin from Phosphex party. Join us for 2 hours of chaos, tangents and usual nonsense as we discuss our holiday hobby projects, take on the Big Fat Hobby Time Quiz 2025 and make our choices in the Hobby Draft! Also check out Ross and Spin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhao_arkhadian/ https://www.instagram.com/phosphex_spin/...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss future hobby goals, after lots of frantic prep for the hobby holiday, the question is what's next? Also this time, getting tempted by Age of Sigmar, and Will plays a game of Yourhammer or Lorehammer... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/gXPW-G00mkc?si=3Ur_YNUA3mAxKlqN - Git Gud display painting 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j6QCpWaanQ...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss ideas for how events could be run better, from awards to technology to meta games. Also this time, both Will and Stef are in maximum panic mode hobby wise with far too much to do! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/lYq_4UeKZQA - Olden Demon on Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZSbkdEvThA - Tour of Tabletop Tactics new studios https://www.y...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss their worst rules in wargames, from Warhammer 40k to Warmachine & Hordes they rant about their bugbears. Also this time, Will gets his own back with a 20 questions for Stef, we chat about our favourite Golden Demon entries from Adepticon, and Stef is still unable to close out the show properly... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

In this episode Stef and Will welcome another friend of the show Alasdair (aka "The Venusian") to go through his Hobby Escape Pod - where he can only choose 1 paint range, 1 miniature range, 1 game system and 1 hobby project from his life. Also this time, all three are preparing for events, and this week's quiz is by Alasdair... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss 3D Printing and where it might lead our hobby in the future. Will it ever overtake plastic as a production or distribution method? And why haven't we started sculpting our own minis yet? Also this time, Stef's got a new book and Will's been using a LOT of decals... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/TR__l8fwprQ?si=ZJzj-3DBnOQ8Bb6y -...

In this episode we welcome friend of the show Joe (joe_paints_sometimes on Instagram) to the Hobby Time Dungeon to chat about his hobby, from Warcry to Warmachine and of course lots of tanks. Also this episode, Will's has a joke based quiz and Stef's still painting Solar Auxilia... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/TI_oKsx0f0U?si=eQQxY6RfeGiysMLx - 40k in 40mins Eldar vs Ta...

In this episode Stef and Will discuss who Henry Cavill & Tom Cruise might play in the in the Warhammer 40k universe, along with ideas for other popular supporting characters. Also this episode, Will's on the Necromunda, Stef won something at a recent Warcry event, and the pair play a new quiz format! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/raeOKTEC3qc - The Problem with Warhammer...

In this episode Stef and Will make their choices of who they'd f**k, marry and kill in the Warhammer 40k universe. Get ready for some interesting choices and revelations... Also this episode, Stef's finally got a plan for a Golden Demon entry, Will's found the worst board game mechanic in existence and it's the return of Hobby Pointless! What we've been watching: https://w...

The hobby guys are back with another episode! This time Will's found some "Rules to follow to play at my D&D table" written by someone on Reddit. How far down the list will Stef tap out?.. Also this episode, Stef's been painting more Solar Auxilia and Will plays a new quiz Stef's created! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je68YojKocM - Rogu...

Welcome to 2025! In this episode we discuss our hobby goals for the upcoming year... maybe... Plus, Stef's already been hobbying, Will's been for a long walk and totally hasn't thrown together a quiz super quickly before recording... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n86RgwyMj3k - Zumikito on Smooth Blending Send your questions for the mailbox to the soc...

It's the last Hobby Guys of the year! In this episode we look back at the hobby we've done over the past 12 months, and Stef gives some thoughts on Epic after playing for the first time. Plus, Stef has a Christmas themed quiz and Will's had an early Christmas present he's excited about... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHMpQQ9bM4 - Eric’s Hobby...

It's the Hobby Holiday bumper episode! We're joined by Ross and Spin to talk about everything we've been up to on our week away, plus Spin gives us his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life. Plus, Will runs The Big Fat Broliday Quiz, pitting Ross, Spin and Stef head to head at our favourite quiz formats so far... What w...

In this episode we chat about the "Hobby Holiday" we are about to embark on with some of our hobby friends - a week of gaming, drinking and eating! We talk about how it all came about, what our plans are and we play a game of hobby bingo. Elsewhere Stef has the quiz "Guess The Year 3", Will can't stop watching Olden Demon's videos and we're both buzzing for Trenc...

In this episode we the second instalment of our regular feature where one of us discusses an idea for a game - Game Theory. This time, it's Stef with a game featuring wild monsters and AI robots which leans on the competitive side, giving players some interesting tactical decisions... Also, Stef's converted some disgusting space ships, Will's excited about a new video game, and it&a...

This episode we welcome another guest onto the pod! Jack - @anvils_of_konor on Instagram and host of the Scapcode podcast joins us to discuss his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life. Elsewhere, Will is in trim hell, Stef's dipping his toe into Horus Heresy and has a head to head quiz! What we've been watching: https://yout...

In this episode we introduce a new regular feature where one of us discusses an idea for a game - Game Theory. This time, it's Will with a post-apocalyptic tank combat game inspired by World of Tanks, with scale modelling in mind too. Also, Stef's stepping into the world of Horus Heresy, and Will introduces a new game of "Hobby Pointless" What we've been watching: https://...

This episode we welcome our first ever guest onto the pod! Ross from the Horus Heresy podcast Phosphex Party joins us to discuss his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life. Elsewhere, Will has been watching conspiracies, Stef's been painting lizards and also has a 2 player quiz! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.c...

In this episode Stef and Will introduce their hobby wrestling personas, complete with catchphrases, outfits, nemesis and special moves. Plus, Stef's painted loads of stuff and Will has one heck of a story... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/EOVEtul4Y7o - Squidmar painting an army as a surprise https://youtu.be/-y7Faoa9o4Q - Siege of Cthonia episode 2 https://youtu.be/dOhQ0MfNn7...

In this episode Stef and Will answer some listener questions. Do tabletop games have to be fair? What's the stupidest hobby related thing they've done? How many 15mm Space Marines can they fit in their mouth?... Plus, Will's hitting the panic button, Stef's trying to find photos of his old models, and Stef has a hobby quiz for Will! What we've been watching: https://youtu....

This week Will and Stef discuss some of the painting courses they've been on, what kind of things they learned and any they would like to go on in the future. (Question from @blade_of_perdition on Instagram) Elsewhere in the episode, Will is painting tiny Eldar and they discuss the new Blood Angel Space Marines from Games Workshop... Plus as always the hobby quiz is back - this time Wargaming...