EXP-lore

Join in with our Christmas special and a celebration of the people who make our tabletop community what it is.

In this episode, we step away from our usual format and spend time chatting with members of our social club, reflecting on how their year of tabletop gaming has gone. We talk favourite games, memorable moments, surprise discoveries, and the sessions that kept them coming back week after week.

It is a relaxed, festive episode focused on community, shared experiences, and the joy of playing games together. Whether it was a year of big wins, painful defeats, or finally getting a game to the table after months of waiting, this episode is all about looking back on 2025 through the voices of the club itself.

Settle in, enjoy the conversations, and join us as we wrap up the year together.

Hosted, as always, by your favourites:

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

Episode 41: Days of Future Mats

In this episode, we take a step back and look at the highlights of 2025; the moments, games, events and memories that made the year what it was. From tabletop triumphs to unexpected surprises, we reflect on what really stood out.

Then we turn our gaze forward to 2026, talking about the games, events and plans we’re most excited about. What’s coming next? What’s already got us counting down the days?

It’s part reflection, part hype train and the perfect way to close out the year and look ahead.

Hosted, as always, by your favourites:

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

In this episode, we relive the chaos, carnage and questionable tactics from our Winter 2025 Warhammer 40k Doubles Tournament! From clutch rolls to absolute disasters, heroic charges to poorly-timed explosions, we break down every highlight (and lowlight) of an epic day on the tabletop.

We talk team combos, standout moments, unexpected victories, and the units that did far more — or far less — than they were supposed to. Whether you’re a hardened commander or just here for the carnage, this one’s for you.

Hosted by your most grimdark of pundits:

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

This week we dive into the wildest, strangest, most “wait… what?!” storylines film and TV have ever thrown at us. From bonkers twists to galaxy-brain reveals, we’re unpacking the plots that left us confused, impressed, traumatised, or all three at once.

We break down the moments that made us yell at the screen, the twists that somehow work, and the ones that absolutely don’t, plus a few personal favourites we love because they make zero sense.

If you enjoy chaos, confusion and cinematic fever dreams, this episode is for you.

Hosted by the ever-bewildered:

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

This week we’re diving head-first into the cardboard multiverse as we talk all things board games. From the Kickstarters we’re backing (or trying not to), to the games we’ve played recently, to the dream titles we’re desperate to get to the table.

We chat hobby highs, wallet-draining temptations, hidden gems, and the games that made us fall in love with the tabletop all over again.

Whether you’re a casual meeple-mover or a full-blown shelf-of-shame collector, this one’s for you.

Hosted as always by the hardest boss rush line-up of all time:

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

In Episode 37 of EXP-lore, “Bossed and Found,” we dive headfirst into some of the most memorable boss fights from video games and tabletop RPGs. From epic showdowns to unexpected challenges, we share stories, strategies, and those moments that make bosses unforgettable.

Hosted as always by the hardest boss rush line-up of all time:

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

This week, things get interstellar as Dean takes the captain’s chair and challenges the rest of us to a sci-fi trivia showdown! From lightsabers to time travel, warp drives to wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff — no corner of the galaxy is safe.

Expect bold guesses, nerdy debates, and at least one moment of total brain meltdown as we battle for ultimate sci-fi supremacy.

Grab your phasers, charge your flux capacitors, and join us for a bonus episode that’s out of this world.

Hosted as always by quizzical quartet

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

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In this episode, we’re shuffling our decks and looking back at our recent Magic: The Gathering Commander tournament — the plays, the misplays, and the moments of pure chaos that made it unforgettable.

We also reveal our brand-new event: Tabletop Nuneaton! From the idea to the launch, we talk about what’s coming, what we’re planning, and why we’re so excited to build something special for the tabletop community.

To top it all off, we chat about the biggest events on our radar for 2026 — conventions, releases, and everything that’s got our dice rolling and our calendars marked.

Were you at the Commander tournament? Thinking of joining us for Tabletop Nuneaton? Let us know in the comments!

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

In this episode, we sink our fangs into horror — from tabletop terrors to spine-chilling books and nightmare-fuel video games. What makes fear fun? Why do we love being scared when the dice (or the plot) turn against us?

We talk Curse of Strahd, haunted stories, jump scares, and the art of creeping dread — plus how horror can make roleplaying and storytelling more intense, emotional, and unforgettable.

So light a candle, grab your garlic, and join us as we delve into the screaming abyss of nightmare fuel! 

What’s the scariest game or story you’ve ever experienced? Drop it in the comments… if you dare.

Mike Hearnden

Dean Shickle

David Weeks

and

Henry Adair

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In this episode, we trade dice rolls for day trips as we recount our recent community adventure to Warhammer World — the holy land of miniatures, massive battles, and surprisingly pricey beverages.

From jaw-dropping displays and nostalgic fan moments to the chaos of navigating the gift shop (and the bar tab), we share all the highlights, laughs, and slightly questionable decisions from our time among the Imperium faithful.

Grab your bolter, order a pint (if you can afford one), and join us for a hobbyist’s pilgrimage like no other.

💬 Have you been to Warhammer World? Tell us your favourite part of the trip — or what you’d want to see there!

Hosted by your favourite miniature warlords:

Mike Hearnden

Sometimes genius, sometimes disaster—but always worth talking about.

You can find us at www.allmanaofgames.co.uk

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