Middle-earth In Mercia | MESBG Podcast

Some extra content outside of the regular episode schedule as we discuss some information that's come to us relating to this years releases. As well as how it possibly relates to the rumour image Games Workshop themselves released in April. All our content can be found here Join the conversation by contacting us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Supporting the podcast We appreciate your support and...

A Burned Hand Teaches Best - Tournament Preview - GBHL80 Episode is Audio only on non-Spotify platforms, but can be found in full on Youtube. We are aware that the video has failed for about 95% of the episode, apologies, new set up for us. Slides can be found at this link to accompany the audio that is not properly displaying video. Sonny & Ash are joined by tournament organiser Thomas Smith...

Episode 15 - Unveiling The Journey: A Hobby Interview With James Patterson Welcome back, dear listeners! and today marks the exciting kick-off of Season 3. We're diving into a format that harks back to Season 1—hobby interviews—but with a fresh twist. Join the conversation by contacting us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Special Guest: Joining us today is none other than James Patterson—a GBH...

Episode 14 - Ash: From Brush To Battlefields In this episode, we welcome back our co-host, Ash, who returns after a brief hiatus. The conversational duo format is back, and we dive deep into Ash’s journey through the world of Games Workshop’s Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game. Contact us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com The Rookie Year : Ash recounts his first year in the hobby—from assembling his...

Episode 13 - Unlucky For Some (2023 Review) In this episode, we look back at the year 2023 and how it affected our podcast, the MESBG community, and the tournaments we attended. We also share our thoughts on the GBHL and the support (or lack thereof) from the game developers. Plus, we revisit some of the topics we covered in previous episodes, such as 3D printed miniatures and Chaos in Arda-con. T...

Episode 12 - If In Doubt, Always Follow Your Nose. Join us on our latest venture to a GBHL 90 Event. Join the conversation by contacting us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Supporting the podcast We appreciate your support and feedback. Please help us grow by telling your friends about us, following and reviewing us on your podcast provider of choice, and following us on our ⁠Facebook page⁠ where...

Episode 11 - Chaos In Arda-Con Episode 11 is dedicated to talking about the recent controversy in the Ardacon Singles/Team championship. As well as a wider discussion on sportsmanship, fairplay and rules enforcement at tournaments and within the GBHL. Join the conversation by contacting us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Episode Breakdown 00.00.30 Introduction 00.07.42 Controversy 00.47.28 How it...

Episode 10 - The Two Towers Of Grantham Episode 10 sees Sonny & Ash travel to Grantham for Nathan Talbot's second of his trilogy of LOTR-framed events. A GBHL 80 one dayer. We catch up on correspondence, cover last episode's poll and Q&A. Contact us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Episode Breakdown 00.00.28 Introduction 00.05.52 Correspondence  00.20.01 Event & Lists  00.49.06...

Episode 9 - Nobody Tosses A Dwarf Season two is upon you whether you would risk it or not. Episode 9, the first of season two of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast is here. In this episode we attend our first ever GBHL event “Nobody Tosses A Dwarf” held in Bicester England. A GBHL 90 event, a new weighting of tournament for 2023. Contact us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Episode Breakdown 00.00....

The Eighth and final Episode of season One of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. This week is a round up of the past year, including a hobby update. As well as a tournament report from Ardacon singles.  Contact us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Episode Breakdown 00.00.31 Introduction 00.04.46 Correspondence 00.14.12 Hobby Update 00.50.11 Ardacon Singles 01.31.04 News 01.43.46 Final Thoughts, Th...

Merry Christmas and welcome to the Seventh Episode of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. The very delayed saga of Sonny’s time at the Ardacon Doubles Tournament that took place in early August In Manchester UK. Sometimes the best stories are worth the wait as this is our longest episode ever. The culmination of Middle Earth In Mercia’s season 1 and aim for the year. Join us for our longest ever e...

The Sixth Episode of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. This week is an update on hobby progress while taking a look at a couple of the most recent Middle-earth news stories. Contact us at middleearthinmercia@gmail.com Episode Breakdown 00.00.28 Introduction 00.05.00 Hobby Update 00.29.55 MESBG Releases 01.11.36 Rings Of Power 01.36.45 Final thoughts, Next Time And Close Out Supporting the podcas...

The Fifth Episode of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. This week focuses on the long awaited Warhammer World Middle Earth Doubles event held at the end of July. Chris joins me for our first ever wargaming tournament event. I take you through the (mostly) ups of our first tournament as well as the downs. A special thanks to the organisers of the tournament, our opponents and of course my doubles...

The Fourth Episode of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. This week we have a bumper episode, a list of firsts for the Podcast. We review my current WHW Doubles list with an in depth discussion of the contents, strategies and tactics. We have a new segment which you will have to listed to find out what it entails with a full breakdown and thoughts on lessons learned. Hobby and Practice game update...

The third episode of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. This week we have an unfortunate update, discuss hobby progress including some minor tips on assembly, the group's progression, our latest practice game and review a submitted Harad list. We close out the episode talking about the now released Dragon Emperor & his Black Dragons as well as this week's pre-orders. We finish by musi...

The second episode of the Middle-earth In Mercia Podcast. This week we review contact from listeners, discuss hobby progress and practice games. As well as introduce a new voice in Ash, where we interview on his hobby history, talk about starting out in MESBG and painting tips. We then finish off the episode talking about all the Defence Of The North releases. Contact us at middleearthinmercia@gma...

The first ever episode of the Middle-earth in Mercia podcast. Contact us at middleearthinmerica@gmail.com Episode Breakdown 0-21.50 What is the podcast and introduction of Sonny 21.50-25 Introduction of Chris 25-54.22 Main talking points - Why didn’t we do this earlier - Hesitations about tournaments - Our Army Choice - Ambitions - Practice games 54.22-1.08.43 New model releases (as of 07/05/22) 1...