TrailBlazerz Radio

How does a Space Marine, who is a veteran of countless conflicts become a Deathwatch Marine? How do they train? Why is it important that marines from other chapter learn to get along? What weapons do they use? These questions and more will be answered in this episode...

Join me as I briefly talk about WHY Men's Mental Health matters in the hopes of sparking a deeper and more collaborative conversation with my brothers and my sisters

In the first two episodes, we talked about where the Deathwatch originated from. We've talked about the tenuous relationship between these Black-armored Astartes and the mortal agents in the Inquisition. Now, we will discuss how the are selected, what the criteria is for a Deathwatch operative, the role of the Primaris Marines in the modern Deathwatch, and the true cost of selection.

In Part 1, we dived into the origin of the Deathwatch and how they came to be. Now, we dive even deeper, as we explore the tenuous relationship between these immortal Black-clad Space Marines and the mortal Inquisitors of the Ordo Xenos.

Out of all the organizations in the Imperium, none is as unique as the Deathwatch. These are the alien hunting Astartes that serve as the Chamber Militant of the Ordo Xenos of the Imperial Inquisition. From the Greenskins to the Tyranids, these specialized Space Marines hunt down the alien with cold and deadly precision. In this first episode, we will discuss the origins of the Deathwatch, which b...

In our final part of this series, we'll discuss and explore the road ahead. We'll discuss mentorships, support of and for Black owned studios, the importance of leadership diversity, the power of players, and the legacy of the Black influence in the gaming industry.

Black representation in video games was initially only background decoration, stereotypes or largely absent. Now, this wasn't intentional, but it spoke to an extremely uncomfortable truth....something the evolution of Black protagonist in games of the past 3 decades has tried very hard to erase, and despite the breakthroughs, and some of the most compelling Black protagonists in gaming, there...

Video are one the most influential storyteling mediums EVER created. They shape how we imagine heroes, villians, worlds, hell, even ourselves. But, for much of the history of gaming Black voices were rarely part of this conversation This first episode focuses on the pioneers, pathfinders, and vanguards who paved the way, also we will talk about cultural representation in games, and how it has impa...

Titanfall succeeded. Not in a commercial sense, and definitely not in the mainstream sense either. It did rewrite the battlefield. In this final part, we'll discuss why Titanfall 2 STILL feels modern after all this time, it's mech fantasy done right, the players that never left, and we will ask and answer an important question: Can this franchise EVER return???

If Titanfall was the experiment, then Titanfall 2 was the confession. And to be honest, Titanfall was better than it's predecessor. But..... It was one of the best First Person Shooters ever made.....and it failed. In this episode we'll discuss Titanfall 2 the right game at the worst possible time with a release window that that destroyed a masterpiece. We'll also talk about the Battle...

The Titanfall series has always, at least to me been an enigma in gaming. A shooter that made movement viable again, but it had it's share of setbacks that prevented it from being great. In this episode, we will talk about the inception of Titanfall, which came from the death of Infinity Ward and the birth of Respawn, and we'll talk about those aforementioned setbacks: Narrative multiplaye...

With the controversial Battlefield 5, the beautiful and brutal Battlefield 1, and the stumble that became Battlefield 2042, DICE and EA went back to the drawing board to create a Battlefield that would be true to the Battlefield formula. The result? Battlefield 6, the premiere First Person Shooter. In this final episode, we will discuss Battlefield 6, the future legacy and culture of the Battlefie...

After the succes of Battlefield 3 and 4, the series stood at a crossroads, and DICE asked a question: What if we went backward.....way backward. In this episode, we will explore the beautiful brutality of the Great War setting of Battlefield 1, the controversy and potential of Battlefield 5, and the stumbling block of Battlefield 2042, and briefly talk about the development of Battlefield 6

Battlefield Bad Company 1 and 2 proved that franchise could do a bombastic single player experience, all while expanding and enhancing it's multiplayer element. Now, the Dice and EA decided to push the limits. In this episode we will discuss the bombastic release of the Frostbite 2 Battlefield 3, the broken then brilliant Battlefield 4, and the devisive release of Battlefield Hardline

The Battlefield franchise has been one of the premiere and influential First Person Shooter franchises created. From Battlefield 1942 to it most recent interation in Battle 6, each game in the series defined what a multiplayer shooter can be. In this first episode, we'll talk about the origins of the franchise, starting with Battlefield 1942 and conclude with BF Vietnam and Bad Company 1 &...

In part two of this series, we will discuss the most game changing event of the BattleTech Universe, and that is the Clans!!! The Clans were unlike anything The Inner Sphere had faced, and the Inner Sphere almost fell to the. From Clan Wolf, to the notoriously brutal Smoke Jaguars, we will briefly talk about the Clan structure, and abit about their technology, and why their appearance almost spell...

In this episode, TrailBlazerz Radio welcomes Dedra Pledger in the studio to talk about her survivor story.  Her stories are ones that are cautionary tales about how cycles have a way of repeating themselves.

In our first episode of Survivor Stories, we welcome Dr. Christal Fenderson to speak about her domestic violence story and how it changed her life. Make sure you tune in to this powerful story!!!! #SurvivorStories #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

BattleTech is on the most enduring and unique science fiction universes ever created. With it's unique blend of political intrigue, tactical combat, rich lore, and an immediate sense of personal connection, no wonder the universe endures!!!! In this opening episode, we will take a look into the creation of this universe, the world building, and we will take a look at the successor states, also...

This set of interviews was done during Domestic Violence awareness month last year. I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Ward, Schenika Quattlebaum, and a great brother by the mane of James. Listen as they speak on their stories of resilience and strength. This set of interviews will most assuredly inspire and strengthen those that listen. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

The Chaplaincy in a Space Marine Chapter is structured like any facet of the Chapter, There are ranks, responsibilities to this institution. From the Novitiates to the Master Of Sanctity ever rank has it's structure, and this episode we will discuss this. We will also look at most famous (and infamous) Chaplins in 40k history. From Grimaldus to Cassius, each Chaplin represents a different yet...

One of the most fearsome, iconic, revered, and spiritually resonant factions in the Warhammer 40k universe are the Chaplins of the Adeptus Astartes. These black armored figures fight at the front line of battle wielding the Crozius Arcanum, the Rosarius, preaching the various Litanies, spurring their brothers into zealous fury. But who are these enigmatic black armored warriors that wear the skull...

In the final part to this series, we explore The Tactical Dreadnought Armor, or Terminator Armor of the Space Marines, the Ageis Armor of the Grey Knights, and we explore some experimental and developmental designs. Suit up and let's get into it!!!

We are back!!! Join us as FL Beaty takes into the journey behind his latest book release, Thoughts....The Contemplative Soul!!!!

Welcome back Battle Brothers!!! In Part 2, we talk about Marks VII through X armor and talk about the tactical advantages of each armor and the battle application and effectiveness of each armor. Suit up and let's get into it!!!!