Get The Ref! - Alberta's Blood Bowl Roundup

By J. Gatner

What's Get The Ref! - Alberta's Blood Bowl Roundup about?

This podcast is concerned with the people who play the game of Blood Bowl, Game Workshop's game of fantasy football. Specifically, we report on the tournament scene in Alberta, Canada.

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Get The Ref! - Alberta's Blood Bowl Roundup episodes:

04.03.2024
Gnome Nonsense
GNOMES, GNOMES, GNOMES! We spend an inordinate amount of time just digging through the garden of information left to us by Grandma Wendy. How important is Trickery? Can my Woodland Fox keep the ball until the next league game... do...
03.05.2024
Gnomes, Sweet Gnomes!
With the recent news of a Gnome team, we catch you up with all the information about what we know and what we don't. Then, we turn our gaze behind us at the tournaments that have been played over the...
02.01.2024
When The Saints Come Marching In
This month, we recap the Tri-City Tussle, look ahead to using the new star players (Skitter, here we come!), discus our hobby goals, wonder how best to manage our rerolls, and generally look forward to February and beyond! Our next...
01.23.2024
Interview with Grant Hallas
With the NAF electing a new president soon, we wanted to highlight a candidate close to our hearts - Canada's own, Grant Hallas! Lair and Josh pick his brain about what the NAF is, what it should be, and how...
12.31.2023
Five Not-So-Long Years
It is our 5th anniversary as a podcast! What have been the biggest changes in Blood Bowl in that time? There has been a new edition, but that is not all! We also have particular topics that we roll into,...
12.02.2023
From Mayhem to the 'Slam
We made it to sixty! Everyone sits back to reminise about Winter Mayhem since there isn't much to crow about in terms of new releases. Fair warning - the winners of the tournmament don't exactly make our interview eassy to...
11.04.2023
A Frenzied October
What a month it has been - at least for Lair! Lots of trips to Edmonton, Winnipeg, Spike, and -finally- one more in Calgary. With no further annoucements from GW, the gents spend the whole episode talking about tournaments that...
10.02.2023
Thrall Seekers
What a month! Vampires have been released, the World Cup is in the bag, the Walleye Classic has been eyed, and we can't wait to talk all about it! We start with the Vampire roster and the ways it has...
09.02.2023
Lust for Life(blood)
Vampires are back from the grave and we are hear to run through the unbridled speculation! We also chat all things Krakeneye, World Cup, and primer.... the paint, of course. At about 39:00, we shift gears to take a good...
08.07.2023
Summer Camp
Lots of bits and bobs in this episode, including a look back at Summer Bash earlier in the summer. We also talk about Bilerot, some rookie tips, a cork-centred hobby corner and a look ahead to future tournaments. Come and...
07.04.2023
Gutter Bowl/PowTown Reflection
PowTown has come and gone and we wanted to sit down and chat about the weekend. How was Zolcath the Zoat? Did Grombindal move the needle at all? Would Scott pass out from his macramae beard? That was the intention...
05.27.2023
Hype Train 2023
TOOT TOOT! It's "All Hands On Deck" as we expand our co-host stable to include Barry for our hype train episode! We start the rumours with a "Who's Best" between Ripper and Grashnak and get an update on Barry's hobby...
05.03.2023
The Promise of May
We start the podcast a little bummed about not hearing about any new releases. Surely Grandma Wendy hasn't forgotten about her favourite children, right? Thats ok, because we have lots of tounraments to talk about and plan for! We discuss...
04.07.2023
Sneaky Git, Giants, and the Chalice
We take a first look at the new Doubledrool model, express concern regarding how badly Lair is beating up on the rest of us in our star player showdown, crunch the numbers on Sneaky Git, and look forward to the...
03.11.2023
Rogue Josh with Rob and Barry
We didn't have the scheduling accumen to make sure all the interviews got into the last episode, so we decided to include them here! First, I chat with Rob Wright, the winner of the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl...
03.02.2023
Just a Little Chicken
Lair, Josh, Scott, and Darcy sit down to talk the release of Blood Bowl 3, discuss the merits of Snotlings, think about what it would be like to have an entire team of star players, and debrief the latest iteration...
02.04.2023
The Big 5-0
Welcome to episode FIFTY of Get The Ref - where we talk all about Games Workshop's best game - Blood Bowl! In this episode, we chat about January's Braft up in Calgary and then spend some time talking about the...
01.15.2023
Chat with James Luft
Today's bonus episode is an interview with James Luft. James is currently running for Tournament Director of the NAF, so we thought we would pick his brain a bit. If you didn't know much about James Luft before this episode,...
01.04.2023
Welcoming 2023
The guys at GET THE REF sit down to discuss all things Blood Bowl in and around Alberta. We recap Thor's Hammerslam, look ahead to the Braft in Calgary, and preview the Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge. We also examine...
12.03.2022
Electric Boogaloo
Now that we know about the Dungeonbowl expansion, the 2022 Almanac (with the star player expansion), and the November FAQ/Designer's commentary... well, there is a lot to talk about! We dip into the mailbag of questions and offer the rookies...
11.01.2022
What Would Poppy Do?
While we touch on all the regular segments like the Rumour Mill and Tournament Round-Up, but our Ask the Internet homework took on a life of its own this month. What trait would you like to see in a new...
10.01.2022
Getting Defensive About Amazons
Welcome to the Jungle, where Josh, Lair, Scott, and Darcy delve into the new stats from the upcomming release. The Amazons are different and we are here to tell you how. We then answer some questions from the internet, which...
09.04.2022
Pow Town 22 Wrap Up
PowTown 22 has come and gone, leaving us with only memories. We talk about the tournament that was, sitting down with the champ, Steve Hall, and our adopted Canadian, Rory Donahoe. We also asked twitter for a few topics to...
07.23.2022
Anticipation Galore
So many things to look forward to! We offer our humble opinions and wild speculation regarding the upcomming Amazon team box as well as the new star player that will be accompanying them. Hot on those heels, we prep everyone...
07.01.2022
Honest Answers
This month, we jump pn the "Ask Me Anything..." bandwagon that has taken over Twitter over the last month. We combed through some of the more interesting questions and volunteered our hot takes on all of them. We then transition...
06.03.2022
Gremlins in the Engine
Despite some technical glitches, we managed to salvage an episode for you all this month! We discus Mike Davis' Twitter question - what makes a great tournament? We follow that up with a debrief of the Alberta Classic which included...
05.03.2022
Poverty Stricken
Now that the Norse roster is official and in hand, we get the overall impressions from the panel, including their hot takes on the new stars. We talk about one of our favourite awards - Best Sporting Conduct - and...
04.01.2022
Norsing Around
With the new Norse team revealed, we chat about what we have seen so far and speculate heavily on what kind of new deisgn space this fan-favourite team will explore. Then, we talk about upcoming tournaments, including Edmonton's Blood Diamond...
03.01.2022
Cry Fowl Afterglow
The Cry Fowl Cup has wrapped and we are hear with a panel of coaches who have nothing else better to do than talk more Blood Bowl after playing for a whole weekend. We discuss winners, losers, mercenary rules, and...
02.01.2022
Crying Fowl
This month's episode is all about the Cry Fowl Cup - sample rosters, special rules, and possible tactics. Along with that, we start by running down some of the rumours that we have seen come across our consciousness. All in...
01.02.2022
Hobby Resolutions
First, we chat about our Blood Bowl resolutions for 2022. Then, we recap the Festivus Bowl tournament in Edmonton this past December which includes an interview with the Champion, Jay! Finally, we look ahead to February's Cry Fowl Cup in...
12.01.2021
Festivus Awaits
This episode marks our three-year anniversary - and it didn't come easy! We fought through technical difficulties just as hard as Aaron and Dylan fought to get back home. In the meantime, we dis Barik and his secret weapon, comb...
11.01.2021
Taps Tourney Tell-All
Scott, Josh, and Lair gather round to discuss all the releases that are set to hit the Blood Bowl scene by Christmas. Then Lair takes us through the Commander Cup and the Manna-Bowl from the weekend before. Finally, the boys...
10.02.2021
Khorne Fest
Today, Josh, Scott, Lair, and Darcy pick apart the new Khorne roster...at least the part of it that is released. Then Josh sits down to talk Edmonton with Scott Martin, the organizer of the Commander Cup and Mana Bowl. We...
09.01.2021
Chernobowl Roundtable
This month's episode was recorded in the back room at Showcase Comics in Lethbridge directly after the Chernobowl tournament concluded. Our normal co-hosts are all here, but are joined by the illustrious Chris Cameron and the mighty Steve Hall. We...
08.01.2021
Puke-O-Rama
Josh, Darcy, and Lair reminisce about the Hammerslam that was while Scott gets distracted by projectile vomit. Not from a trained troll, but from an untrained toddler! Either way, we missed him! In addition, we actually have another interview! This...
07.01.2021
Return to Play
Can you tell that we are looking forward to playing in person? With pandemic restrictions easing, the boys chat about what they want to bring to Thor's Hammerslam, what the Alberta Grand Draft will be, and about our very first...
06.01.2021
Hobby Nobs
We start the pod off with rejoicing! Thor's Hammerslam FINALLY has a green light to get played as a holdover from December 2019! We then chat about the impact of the recent errata that was released. Finally, we settle into...
05.01.2021
Seeing Stars
This week, we put out a request on Twitter (@ref_get) about what we should talk about this month - and thankfully, Jeffro came through! This month, we talk about how our Roll20 mini-tournament went and our teams that we took...
04.01.2021
Cabin Fever
Josh has just come out of quarantine. Scott is still there. It doesn't take long, however, for the boys pull up a stump and talk about some of the rumoured new releases and send up their wish list for the...
03.01.2021
Alberta Braft
The four of us sit around and hold a hypothetical "Braft", a mock drafting of any player you want from any existing roster.
02.01.2021
What's In The Box?
Josh, Scott, Lair, and Darcy gather around the fireside to chat about secret box shipments, the stars worth ordering and inducing, more tips about tournament organizing, and a general sense of longing for in-person tournament action!
01.01.2021
Five Golden Toques
Josh and Scott are joined by Darcy and Lair as we run through our twelve days of Christmas, just like our former Prime Ministers, Bob and Doug Mackenzie. We chat more than a beer in a ... tree, indeed! We...
12.01.2020
Block Friday Has Come
This month, Josh and Scott welcome Darcy and Lair to join us for a fireside chat. We gab about all the new releases, the results from Winter Mayhem, our proudest Blood Bowl moments, and compare notes on what we are...
11.01.2020
Fires of Aniticipation
Not much to recap this month, but there is so very much to look forward to! You should have a new Necromantic release, tournament results to talk about, and an entirely updated ruleset to discover - all within thirty days! ...
10.02.2020
Prayers to Nuffle
Josh and Scott start the pod off talking about September's tournaments, spoiling some of the winners to those who weren't able to make it. We also talk about the "Prayers to Nuffle" table that is rumoured to be in the...
09.01.2020
Green Eggs and Ham
Join Josh and Scott on a whimsical journey of discovery as we comb through the PowTown 2020 results, rundown the five biggest changes to the game in the new edition, and get giddy about Snotlings. Includes a first-hand interview with...
08.01.2020
Back in the Saddle
Josh and Scott sit down with Darcy Dirks to rehash how the first post-covid tournament went. Then, we catch up with Lair Ashmead to get the skinny on what we can expect for PowTown 2020 on August 23rd and 24th.
07.01.2020
Sacred Scarab
Josh and Scott actually sit in the same room after some painting time to sit and prognosticate over the new Spike magazine, offer skill advice, and work themselves up to get to the new Sacred Scarab Cup in July. In...
06.01.2020
Commissioner's Hot Stove
Scott and Josh chat about the reopening of tournament play, with a healthy dash of "Rookie Mistakes" mixed in. In the second half, four league commissioners sit down together to chat about league formats and what a return to play...

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Get The Ref! - Alberta's Blood Bowl Roundup episodes:

Gnome Nonsense

Gnomes, Sweet Gnomes!

When The Saints Come Marching In

Interview with Grant Hallas

Five Not-So-Long Years

From Mayhem to the 'Slam

A Frenzied October

Thrall Seekers

Lust for Life(blood)

Summer Camp

Gutter Bowl/PowTown Reflection

Hype Train 2023

The Promise of May

Sneaky Git, Giants, and the Chalice

Rogue Josh with Rob and Barry

Just a Little Chicken

The Big 5-0

Chat with James Luft

Welcoming 2023

Electric Boogaloo

What Would Poppy Do?

Getting Defensive About Amazons

Pow Town 22 Wrap Up

Anticipation Galore

Honest Answers

Gremlins in the Engine

Poverty Stricken

Norsing Around

Cry Fowl Afterglow

Crying Fowl

Hobby Resolutions

Festivus Awaits

Taps Tourney Tell-All

Khorne Fest

Chernobowl Roundtable

Puke-O-Rama

Return to Play

Hobby Nobs

Seeing Stars

Cabin Fever

Alberta Braft

What's In The Box?

Five Golden Toques

Block Friday Has Come

Fires of Aniticipation

Prayers to Nuffle

Green Eggs and Ham

Back in the Saddle

Sacred Scarab

Commissioner's Hot Stove