What's Taters?? - A SMEGL Podcast

In this episode Tyler and David preview the Ring Goes South or RGS , Florida's 100pt SMEGL event and the largest event in SMEGL history. With 48 players in attendance alongside 96 650pt lists, it's bound to be full of epic moments! The two discuss the structure of the event (good vs evil), the importance of thematic tiers, highlights of a few lists, honorable mentions, the scenarios, and m...

Were you able to attend Adepticon early this year? Or were you perhaps delayed indefinitely by a wizard who turned to align himself with the Dark Lord? Worry not, because in this episode Zach, Tim, and Will have you covered. Give this episode a listen to learn all about Adepticon itself, the first ever American Masters Tournament , the Adepticon Doubles Tournament , and of course the Adepticon Gra...

Do you want to learn more about the SMEGL Cup? Are you curious as to what it is, how it came to be, who will be attending, and how it will unfold (its format)? Find out all that and more on this episode with David and Tyler as they discuss the first ever SMEGL Cup. The Smithy3D Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tiredof failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered. Specialized in...

Are you curious about how the new event format is working for SMEGL thus far in 2026? Are 100s attracting large crowds? What armies are players using across the south east during this first third of 2026? What events are upcoming between now and the midway point of the year? Give this episode a listen and hear Perry, Evan, and Tyler discuss all that and more! The Smithy3D Need new terrain? Sick of...

Are you attending the Battle of Greenfields and looking for something to pass the time as you travel? Are you trying to size up the competition or otherwise just gage what people are playing in the Southeast? You can hear all about that and more as Tyler and Perry discuss all 32 lists slated to appear at the event. Give it a listen and enjoy! The Smithy3D Need new terrain? Sick of models being out...

Are you planning to attend the Long Winter held in Huntsville, Alabama? If not, are you interested in learning more about how to strategize and list build for an escalation of de-escalation event? Look no further for said "expert" advise and give this episode a listen to hear Lee, David, Raphael, and Joe discuss all that and more! The Smithy3D Need new terrain? Sick of models being out o...

If you want to hear some of the hot, or cold, takes from the SMEGL community members then please give this episode a listen! In it are topics from Iron Hills crossbows, paralyze, the balrog, painting competitions, fight value, and more! SMEGL Events Calendar Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_8392671307d208bf055f80ad2935e2df3e0b33889c0ab909776ae6c256cfee62@group.calendar.go...

Are you curious as to how the dust settled at the end of the 2025 SMEGL season? Are you looking for tips for making 2026 MESBG goals or picking a new army? Then give this episode a list for all that and more! 2025 SMEGL Statistics: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OfdLKYJP_bRpE8fOlsyhcQPq84MknJAoW4xh765djzk/edit?gid=0#gid=0 3D Smithy Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tire...

Brought to you by popular demand, in this episode our very own Sam Coomes (NC) discusses his thoughts on Thorin's Company after taking it throughout the entirety of 2025 . If you're interested more about Sam, Thorin's Company, or insight into the experience of taking one list all year, then please give this episode a listen! If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would lik...

Are you curious about SMEGL's final event of 2025 unfolded in Nashville, TN? Do you want to learn more about how SMEGL's first team event progressed? Do you want to hear about some of the games played and how everyone placed? Well learn that and more as Tyler and Tim discuss their experience from the event. If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional informati...

Are you curious about what SMEGL might look like next year? Do you want to know more about what's coming to include insight into the podcast, SMEGL merchandise, event structure , and more? Then give this short episode a listen to learn about that and extras as you get excited for and make personal SMEGL goals for 2026! If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional i...

In this episode Zach and Tyler travel back in time to provide highlights of their Grand Tournament (GT) games from Nova.

Join David, Collin, Sawyer, Shayne, and Tyler in this episode covering both the Hold Objective and Kill the Enemy Pools, focusing exclusively on the "new" scenarios released after the most recent rule book. If you're a new player and don't have the book, this is a great episode to learn how the scenarios are set up, scored, and some tips and tricks on how to best play them. Give...

How have things changed from the previous edition to the current edition? Does the current edition feel complete or are we still missing things? How do the new scenarios generally play and are they better or worse compared to last edition? Has list building improved or suffered? Find out all that and more as David, Zach, and Tyler discuss their thoughts on the current state of this current edition...

Are you attending the Ring Goes South in Ocala, FL? Do you want to learn more about the army lists being brought to the event? Are you hobbying and need some mildly entertaining dialogue? Get all that and more on this episode of What's Taters! Give it a listen and we hope you enjoy! We would also like to plug one of our fellow SMEGL community members - Ryan Smith. He wants to know, have you ev...

Do you enjoy listening to podcasts with lots of technical difficulties? Ever wondered how to have a better gaming experience, win or lose in style, and generally improve the friendliness of your tournament games? Then give this episode a listen as we have provided generous amounts of both technological chaos and ramblings about how to best pursue your personal quest to win best sport.

Is Legolas David's favorite character? Is Riders of Eomer a viable list? How might a balrog fair against some Uruk-hai bomb teams? Is dying kind of slowly with lots of models a viable tactic? Find the answer to all of those questions and more as David leads his first episode covering the recap to Atlanta's 80pt SMEGL event, the Quest to the Stonely Mountain.

Were you in attendance for the Battle of Green Fields or just interested to hear how it went? Do you want to get some worthwhile advice from two players who ended up on the podium? Do you want to see if Raphael can, in fact, talk even more than David? Get all that and more by giving this episode a listen!

Are you attending the Battle of Green Fields this weekend in Greenville, SC? Or are you just interested in who will be attending and the armies that will be present? Regardless, give this episode a list to find out what might lie in store during the tournament!

Are you curious as to how you might go about optimizing your board set up at an event? Have you ever been frustrated that dwarves, despite being natural sprinters, still struggle to climb tall things? Well learn about all that and more in this episode about terrain with thoughts from David, Zach, Evan, and Tyler!

Do you want learn how the first six scenarios have changed in the new edition? Do you want some tips and tricks on how to approach them? Find out all that and more and give this episode a listen!

Do you fear/hate maelstrom scenarios? Do you instead prefer maelstrom as the unofficial best scenario deployment type? Regardless, would you like a few tips and tricks to tackle this unique deployment type? Learn all that and more on this 10th episode, so give it a listen!

Looking to get in MESBG or relatively new to the game? Unsure what army or armies to start with? Want to learn how to go about getting the most bang for your buck? Then this is the perfect episode for you. Most importantly, play what you like. Go with what interests you and draws you into Tolkien's world! Also consider a few other things that David, Lee, and Tyler discuss before making some purcha...

Do you like numbers? Do you want to learn more about SMEGL? Is David or Zach the bigger nerd? Find out all that and more on this final episode of 2024 as we look back on the year and attempt to determine what the data might suggest for 2025!

Do you want more details on the last SMEGL event of 2024? Did Zach really hire assassins in an attempt to stop Ian from reaching the podium? What makes the Nashville group so cool? To find out the answers to those questions and more, give this episode a listen! If you are located in the Alabama area and would like to join their discord, you can reach out to them and do so here: https://discord.gg/...