Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast

Following our episode with Mayhem creator Brent Spivey it was time to give the game a wee playthrough. We really enjoyed it and it's certainly one we'll be adding to our regular rotation.

Roving report Mark drove his Empire Steam Tank to the Partizan Wargames Show, got absolutely tanked up on Bugman's XXXXXX, and attempted to start fights with several gamers and traders. On this episode, we hear his apology in full.

Warhammer (in its various iterations) turns 40 this year. We're told the game is coming back... but will it be released by 2063? On this episode, I chat all things fantasy with GJ. He's someone you've likely heard before, talking passionately and knowledgeably about the game on shows such as The Wargames Orchard , The Crown of Command , and now, his new show, Forces of Fantasy .

I was leafing through the latest edition of Miniature Wargames magazine when I came across an advert for a new game called The Doomed , scheduled for release in early August 2023 by Osprey Publishing. The Doomed immediately jumped out to me, and I wanted to learn more. It looks like another exciting miniature agnostic title to add to my collection. I tracked down author Chris McDowall (Into the Od...

If you liked the Fighting Fantasy books, you'll love Escape the Dark Castle . On this episode, we play through a full game, exploring sinister chambers, fighting weird and wonderful creatures, and eating an awful lot of bread.

Karl of Chicago Skirmish Wargames joins me to discuss the history and ethos of the club, as well as how they defend their fruit. We also talk about "cheapskate hobbying" - particularly the art of "toybashing" miniatures and terrain.

Podcasts are long-form content that enables us to really dig into a topic and spend some time with it. Whilst some folks enjoy Instagram and short videos, they can't deliver that same level of depth and engagement. But is the podcasting market already too saturated to jump in? Or worse still, are podcasts dying out?

I'm joined by Jason, who's a valued member of our Discord Community . We chat about the goal setting and project management of painting big blocks of troops, as well as the long-term patience and planning required to eventually get them on the tabletop.

Award-winning game designer Brent Spivey joins me for a chat about two of his cult games,  Mayhem  and  Rogue Planet . You can keep up with future updates from Brent by visiting his website  Bombshell Games .

We make a return to playing  Song of Blades & Heroes , one of the most  simple and accessible skirmish games  on the market. And, in this battle, we’re focusing on storytelling over points, fairness, and balance. The defenders can’t possibly win. But how well can they hold out against a huge Chaos force? View the pictures from our game .

Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team isn't a game that gets much (any!) airtime on this humble podcast. But listeners might be interested to hear about a cool homebrew solo ruleset heavily influenced by Rangers of Shadow Deep and Rogue Trader. On this episode, I'm joined by Rob who pulled it all together in the form of Acolyte. Episode Resources Acolyte - Solo Play Kill Team Ruleset Acolyte Reddit t...

Friend of the show Mark Smith returns to discuss what's new in his own hobby life. One big topic of discussion here is that of 're-skinning' established scenarios in games, so that the mechanical framework is already tried and tested.

Talented writer Conrad Kinch joins me on this episode of the  Tabletop Miniature Podcast  to talk about his  Rangers of Shadow Deep  scenario  To Heal the Sick . It’s available in the  Star of Alladore  supplement. On top of that, we chat about a great piece he wrote for  Miniature Wargames Magazine  (issue 475) on his adventures in gaming with six-year-old twins. Conrad is also the author of the...

It's time to right the wrongs of our Rangers of Shadow Deep: Blood Moon (mis)adventure. And also, to chat about the potential benefits of AI in our hobby. Take it away, OpenAI ... The potential benefits of AI in the tabletop miniature hobby are numerous. AI can be used to generate a more immersive and dynamic experience for players. It can also provide an extra layer of complexity and challeng...

Ryan from the Adventure Build Gaming YouTube channel joins us to talk about his hobby life. A big part of that is building terrain, in particular, for skirmish games like Mordheim, Frostgrave, Rangers of Shadow Deep, and Stargrave. Ryan's YouTube channel has some absolute masterclass videos on scratch-building terrain and is well worth checking out.

Blood Moon is the first micro-supplement for  Rangers of Shadow Deep . Having enjoyed  The Deserted Village ,  The Infected Trees , and  The Bridge Guards  scenarios, we were excited to get to grips with this one. Unfortunately, after a positive start, we misinterpreted a vital rule and botched the entire thing. We were keeping investigation scores for each auxiliary companion as opposed to one si...

I've been subscribed to Miniature Wargames Magazine for a few months now, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. On this episode, I'm joined by editor John Treadaway to talk about print publication in the hobby, as well as his own projects and interests. Also mentioned Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop Grimdark: A Very British Hell October 2022 Paint Challenge - the finished miniat...

I knew very little about Warhammer World beforehand, so wasn't sure what to expect. The building is split into different areas, you have the exhibition, the shop, the gaming area, and Bugman's Bar for your refreshment needs. See my full gallery of pics from Warhammer World . My main aims here were to see the exhibition and to get a couple of pints. I still had a wee look around the gaming...

What are my favourite miniature companies? What do I think of 3D printing? And what's my opinion on historical wargaming? Those are just three topics on a jam-packed episode of the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast . Resources Mentioned Rum & Resin Fungi Terrain Best Miniature Companies 3D Printing Episodes - PATM , Precinct Omega 1 , & Precinct Omega 2 Em4 Miniatures Discord Poetry Pod...

Do you ever think to yourself "if I owned a Warhammer-themed cafe, what would be on the menu?". No? Well, strap yourself in. You're about to. In this episode, I also ask the question "do Games Workshop's paints have an accessibility issue?", and persistently get the names of miniature companies mixed up. Check out my latest paint job pics at bedroombattlefields.com Join us...

This isn't a direct comparison of Frostgrave Vs Rangers of Shadow Deep. We've covered the ins and outs of the latter quite a bit on this podcast, already. Instead, we're going to turn our attention to the frozen city, and delve into the Frostgrave rules (and spells) to see the similarities and differences between these two excellent games.

On this episode of the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast , I'm joined by George, a returned hobbyist and fiction podcaster. George is the writer and creator of The Tales of Hobgob & Mulch . This is a show that draws some inspiration from the Warhammer world, though perhaps through a somewhat lighter lens. We talk a bit about storytelling and fiction podcasting. I also mention The Witch Hunt...

Isn't administration fascinating? But seriously, what are the logistics of getting a team of Chaos daemons into Altdorf for a sporting event? On this episode, I'm joined by Josh of the Crown of Command podcast for general hobby catchup, with the usual nostalgic twist.

We’re no strangers to Rangers of Shadow Deep on the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast. If you’ve followed along so far, you’ll have heard our campaign progress as we played through the Deserted Village and Infected Trees scenarios that made up Mission One. Now it was time to kick off Mission Two (The Beacon Tower) with its first scenario, The Bridge Guards. Here, we see the introduction of the Gnol...

I placed a few orders recently, in order to play Blood Moon ( Rangers of Shadow Deep ) in the near future. But do you need a reason to buy new miniatures, paints, or even, games? Other topics in this episode include the new Citadel contrast paints, season four of Stranger Things , and Discord . A big thanks to Midlam Miniatures for sponsoring this episode, too.