In this episode of Behind the Beard, I dive into the world of hobby "sidequests"—those tempting model kits we pick up even when we definitely have enough projects already. I explore the upsides and downsides of these detours, from the creative inspiration they bring to the potential mental strain of an ever-growing backlog.

I also take a moment to talk about Hive Scum Steve’s recent cancer diagnosis and encourage listeners to support his GoFundMe to help him through this tough time.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-steve-uden-host-of-sump-city-radio-fight-his-cancer?fbclid=IwY2xjawIQGGhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHec2k-0hMsWfqNT1KmD9YGlSrSYey8WHgxMlWFgzK7eU2O4t8bI-eFf5Iw_aem_TYlzPVf-fSxiT0EG_g4J7g

If you’ve ever been distracted by a cool new model, struggled with hobby burnout, or just love a good tangent, this one’s for you.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Beard! In this episode, I set the stage for what you can expect from the podcast moving forward—whether you're here to chill, paint, or find inspiration in the hobby.

In the news section, I dive into the exciting previews from the Las Vegas Open 2025, breaking down the latest reveals and what they mean for hobbyists like us.

For the tip of the week, I highlight the Wowstick USB-powered pin vice, a game-changing tool that makes drilling and hobby prep easier than ever.

Join me as we embark on this journey of hobbying, mental wellness, and all things Chillhammer.

Listen now and don't forget to follow for more laid-back hobby chats!

Links discussed in the episode:

My linktree:

https://linktr.ee/xrelentlessmattx

Second Best Guides: https://www.secondbestguides.com/

My Escher List:

https://yaktribe.games/underhive/gang/the_vixens_of_allure.618963/

Corius' Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/co.rius?igsh=d3o4aXh5ZTR1eHlj

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