The Modeling Insanity Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 49: When Modeling Isn’t Enough What happens when building models isn’t the only thing that keeps your mind busy? In Episode 49, the Modeling Insanity crew takes a fun detour from the workbench to discuss what truly makes something a hobby. From relaxing pastimes to unexpected obsessions, the guys explore the activities that help them unwind, recharge, and maintain a health...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 48: Artificial Intelligence, Real Inspiration, & Zero Personal Space Join Rob Riv, Frank Donati, Justin Ryan, and Steve Santucci for another unpredictable episode of the Modeling Insanity Podcast as they dive into a wide-ranging discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in the hobby. From AI-enhanced photos and generated artwork to the impact AI may hav...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 47- Live From the Floor: With AMPS Nats Recap & Rob Riv Unleashed In this Episode the guys recap the Amps International Show that took place in South Bend Indiana with lead ins to 7 Live fun and insightful interview segments at the show.  The guys were joined Live at the show by Brad Belsheim, Shaun Pekar, Adam Jackson, Nick Butta, Dave Vickers, Jeff Herne, Fank Blanto...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 46 - Replacing Private Ryan & The Road to AMPS Nationals Unscripted In this episode the Insanity decided to record a 100% unscripted show and invited 6 special guests to first try and win Justin Ryan's co-host seat on the show.  After the Win Justin Ryan's Seat segment is over the guys discuss listener questions on the fly and get into a great discussion.  Oh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 45 - All AMP'd Up with Special Guest Dave Vickers In this episode Frank Perrone joins the guys to talk with Amps Master and Chief Judge Dave Vickers.  The guys talk about the new changes that will take place at the AMPS International Show in South Bend Indiana in April.  The guys also talk about what's on their bench as well as upcoming shows and also give Shout...

Send us Fan Mail Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Horror Movie Showdown Coming off the heals of The Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Movie Showdown, Dave Goldfinch aka The Podfather from the On the Bench Podcast, Andrew White aka Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast and Rob Riv from the Modeling Insanity Podcast battle it out to talk about their favorite Horror movies of all time.  Lots of...

Send us Fan Mail Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Movie Showdown Coming off the heals of The On the Bench: After Dark War Movie Debate, Dave Goldfinch aka The Podfather from the On the Bench Podcast, Andrew White aka Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast and Rob Riv from the Modeling Insanity Podcast battle it out to talk about their favorite Sci-Fi movies of all time.  Lots of laughs, lots o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 44 - No Risk No Reward with Special Guest Rob Burnside On this episode the guys are joined by Rob Burnside from Red Beach One Studios to talk about why you should take risks in the hobby and what that might add to your overall builds and enjoyment of the hobby.  The guys also revisit the discussion of what instructions our loved ones need regarding our stash if we are no l...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 43 - For the Record with Rants, Receipts, and Reality... In this episode, Rob Riv responds to the recent Plastic Posse Podcast Episode 131  where JB and the other hosts of that show disagreed with Rob Riv's opinions and view of the hobby.  Rob Riv gets very animated at times and brings receipts to the table to defend his position and opinion of the hobby.  This rebutt...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 42 - From Blueprint to Shelf of Doom: A Modeling Insanity Cautionary Tale with Special Guest Brian Dencklau In this episode, Brian Dencklau from the Built Sideways Podcast joins the show to talk first about New Years Resolutions for 2026, planning and preparing builds and what happens when a build doesn't go as planned, what new kits everyone wants to start the year,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 41 - The Holiday Year End Special and Top Gun Debate with Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast In the year end Holiday Special, the guys are once again joined by Adam Jackson to talk about the recent Turkey Shoot, Holiday Auction, and how people outside the hobby view it and the people who do it.    It wouldn't be a Holiday Special if the guy didn't talk about what...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 40 - Why We Do This Hobby with Special Guest Matt McDougall In this episode, Matt McDougall from Doogs Studio joins the Insanity to talk about his time in the hobby as well as his Doogs Studios 3D Printing company.  Jeff Herne also sits in on the show while Justin goes on his ghost hunt.  The guys first talk about why they do this hobby and how the hobby gives back to them...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 39 - Ignorance, Arrogance, or Stupidity...Or Maybe it's Just all Three with Special Guest Insider Tim Rhine On this Episode, the Insanity Crew talk to Tim Rhine whose model was the one that was manhandled at the recent PatCon Show.  This discussion adds more detail and insider information regarding the discussion from Episode 38 and the issue of these IPMS judges touc...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 38 - Quit Touching the Damn Models!!!  Live Rant to End all Rants...For Now! This is a short episode that was recorded Live at the recent Armorcon show.  Rob Riv, Steve Tuch, Justin Ryan, and special guest Frank Perrone discuss the most recent model touching controversy at the Patcon show in Massachusetts.  It gets crazy at times, names are dropped (but no models were), an...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 37 - Who Would of Figured: Talking Miniatures with Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco On this episode the guys talk to World Renown figure painters Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco about how they paint their figures and miniatures as well as talk about the upcoming Long Island Miniature Model Show taking place on November 14th and 15th, 2025.  The guys then talk about upcoming...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 36 - It's About Time for Model Car Mania In this episode the guys talk about a overlooked topic on the Insanity...painting and decaling model cars.  A special announcement is also made on the show which will help expand the Modeling Insanity Group in a great way.  Some awesome discussions and some of the best outtakes heard up till now.  So take a listen and have some...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35 - Nats, Stolen Chips, & Zombie Kits! In this episode, the guys talk about their experience at the recent IPMS Nationals in Hampton Virginia.  They also discuss the newest IPMS controversy from the show....stolen Insanity Chips which makes Riv go on his first Rant.  After everyone calmed down, well mostly Rob Riv, the guys talk about what 5 kits they would want with...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 34 - Step Outside Your Comfort Zone On this episode, the guys re-record the episode, and they are joined by Jason ‘Handsome’ Hanscom from the Scale Model Car Podcast and Blue Ox Model Shop infamy; and they answer the first listener mail.  A listener has the dilemma of being pressured into competing at shows with the insult of “do you even model, bro?”  We all take turns sh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!??   On this episode, John Bonanni and TJ Haller from the Plastic Posse Podcast join Rob Riv and Steve Tuch from the Insanity to talk all about judging and only judging at shows.  No fluff, no ads, and no BS.  Just straight up honest opinions and discussions about the state of judging at US shows.  Take a listen and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 32 - AMPS Nationals Recap Show In this episode, the Insanity Crew talk about the recent AMPS Nationals that took place in Camp Hill, PA in May.  The guys talk about the work on display at the show, the vending, the judging, and antics that go along with a National Show.  The guys also discuss their personal highlights as well as what they would like to see different at fut...

Send us Fan Mail Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 2 The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA.  In this second part the guys talk to Cody from CRS TankWerks, Lee Fogel & Frankie Blanton, Whitey and Frildo from the ModelGeeks Podcast, Shaun Pekkar, and Diorama extraordinaire Bruce MacRae.  Some great interviews so take a listen and keep an eye...

Send us Fan Mail Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 1 The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA.  In this first part the guys talk to Brandon Lowe from Squadron, Mike "Mikey Sacks" Sacklyn, Frankie Perrone, Nike Butta, Mike McElhaney, and Steve Andreano.  Some great interviews and a great Blooper Reel at the end so make sure to stay after...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good Measure In this episode, Rob Riv gives some clarification on a recent post made on the Modeling Insanity Facebook Pages regarding their participation at the upcoming AMPS Nationals.  Rob Riv and Steve Tuch then have a great discussion with AMPS new President Neil Stokes to talk about the upcoming AMP...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank Perrone On the episode, the guys are joined by special guest cohost Frank Perrone.  The guys first talk about Heritagecon, the Atlanta Amps Show, and Replicon then move into discussion Controversial Subjects in the hobby and send it with the recent issue of Piracy in the hobby.  Some fun out...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 29 - Modeling the Great War is the "Theme" of the Show with Special Guest  Host, Shaun Pekar.  In this the show, the guys discuss World War 1 subjects in the hobby.  A very overlooked time period by many manufacturers.  Then the guys discuss "Theme" awards at shows and how it influences their builds if any.  Take a listen, enjoy, and have some laughs......