Shot And Shield Wargaming Podcast

In the July edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your emails answered, the results from last episodes top 5 question, a new scenario builder, a review of the 2021 Spy Classic, The Kings Man, and closing a vintage pulp story called “The Tomb” from the Audio Archeological Site.  Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtra...

In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Lord Scott answers emails, releases the new Top 5 question and the Top 5 from last episode, presents another vintage radio classic “Under 2 Flags” and has a fantastic talk with Wargaming’s Bon Vivant, Claude Bailey. Despite annoying technical cliches, they manage to chat about 54mm figures, Re-enacting, general wargaming and bust out Totally 18...

Just in time for May Day, it's another installment of the Shot and Shield Supercast. In this episode, The Lord of the Duchy of Florida makes the case for Back of Beyond Wargaming and reviews the Askari Miniatures product line. There is a review for the Tom Selleck, Back of Beyond Classic, 1983's, High Road to China. Of course, the staples of the program are here as well; New Top 5, Scenario Builde...

The Editor and Chief of Military Miniature joins the Lord Scott for a conversation about Back of Beyond, Wargaming, and details of the new issue out now! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott welcomes Craig Thomson from @tinyterrain to talk about his WW1 in Persia project, painting techniques, and Back of Beyond. Also included in this episode is a Scenario Builder that was inspired by Scott's conversation with Gurinder Singh Mann about his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900 . Last episodes...

In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, the brains behind “Blood and Steel: Victorian Age Combat 1837-1901” from Firelock Games that is currently pre-order. In this bonus, Edgar and Damien talk about some game details, motivation behind its creation and their excitement about gaming in the Victorian era.  You can get your pre-order copy here: https://www.fir...

In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Gurinder Singh Mann, whom is a leading Sikh historian and author to discuss his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900 . He is the Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, who has, for over twenty years prominently promoted Sikh History and Heritage throughout the world. He has appeared on radio and TV, including Celebri...

In the March Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your host, The Grand Duke Scott is joined by Editor Chris Pringle to discuss the book "Hungary 1848: The Winter Campaign" from the Muskets to Maxim series from Helion & Company Publishers. It's a great conversation, not just about the Hungarian Revolution but also gaming the 1848 uprising as well. Scott also answers your emails, reveals a...

In this EXTRA edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott is joined by Dr. Chris Brice to discuss the book "Forgotten Victorian Generals" from Helion and Co. Publishers. An extremely interesting discussion emerges about Generals you may never have heard of but will want to know much more about. Also included in this EXTRA for February is the Top 5 results from the question "Who Personifies the...

The Podcast dedicated to Colonial & 19th Century Wargaming is back for another episode. In this installment, The Grand Duke Scott answers your emails, presents a new scenario entitled "Rear Guard", digs up a fantastic firsthand audio account of the Charge of the Light Brigade, makes the case for the Ukranian company Strelets (Not A Commercial) and gives you a very unfortunate Watch-A-Long from...

Happy New Year fellow wargamers! The NEW January Shot and Shield Supercast is out now with another load of good stuff including a NEW Top 5 question, a Product Review, a NEW Watch-a-long, a great scenario called “Breakout”, your emails answered, and a GIVEAWAY! There is no interview in the Supercast this month due to holiday scheduling but it’ll be made up with Errol Flynn (sort of. lol) Download...

The Lord Privy of Florida, Sir Scott has received several emails regarding a better explanation of his current project; Wars on the Silk Road plus a programming update about the January 1st Shot and Shield Supercast. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https:/...

December is upon us, and the Shot and Shield Supercast goes Indian Mutiny. In this episode, a great round table discussion with Ian Clusky and Colin Hodgson to talk Indian Mutiny, Gaming the Indian Mutiny, Miniatures, Show Games, Red Wine and Conventions; Scott releases another Scenario Builder with a scenario titled “The Anarchist”; A Watch-A-Long of the final battle scene from the 1960 Last Stan...

Your host takes a look at each entry listed in the New Top 5 survey question is "Which was the best Last Stand?". Make sure your voice is heard by hitting up the Shot and Shield Podcast Wargaming group on Facebook and voting in this survey. Feel free to add one that might have been missed. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Pod...

Shot and Shield is BACK with the Shot and Shield Supercast, in this episode, the incredible Bob Murch of pulpfigures.com joins Scott to chat about Movember, Mental Health and Inspirations; Movie review of the 1939 French Foreign Legion classic featuring Gary Cooper, Beau Geste; The introduction of new feature called Scenario Builder with a scenario titled “Gun Runner”; A product review for the new...

In this episode, I attempt (lol) to explore tabletop wargaming the Great Game. I walk through how I scenario build; I do a scene watch-along to the movie Kim (1950) with Errol Flynn and Dean Stockwell; I do a review of the new line of Central Asian Sarbazes & Colonial Russians from Tiger Miniatures; I answer some listener email and I've included another episode of The Silk Road Adventures of R...

My first attempt at long form podcasting with this show's theme being the Crimean War with a Movie Review, Miniature Figure Review, a Movie Watch along, historical synopsis and an interview with an historical figure. Please let me know what you think at @shotandshield on Twitter. I do hope you find it enjoyable. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party ser...

Trying something different, do a scene watch-a-long with the great movie, 55 Days At Peking. To preface, bring up your movie to 1 hour 11 minutes (the start of Charleston Heston and team kicking the boxers off the wall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shotandshield/support Mentioned in this...