God’s Own Scale Podcast

Episode 55 - The one with Chris Pringle

Rules author and wargamer Chris Pringle joins me today to talk about why the Russo Turkish War isn't played as much as it should be, why not many people know that there was a mid 19th century revolution in Hungary...

Episode 54 - The one with Tom from Little Wars TV

A lovely chat with Tom from Little Wars TV about his gaming, rules writing and approach to the hobby.

Episode 53 - The one with Mark Fastoso

An interview with Emmy Award winning film producer, Mark Fastoso. Please note I get the episode numbering wrong udring the episode. This is most likely episode 53 and not 55. I did lose track of the numbering system a while...

Partizan!

As promised, here is the interview with Richard Tyndall and Laurence Baldwin, co-organisers of the Partizan shows. We talk about it's history and development into what is widely regarded as the show that displays the pinnacle of the hobby with...

the one with the Yarkshire Gamer, Ken Reilly.

In the greatest comeback since the comback kid came back, God's Own Scale is back. I wont say it's bigger, better, stronger etc; because it's not. It's just back!   Lots to come with lots planned, but no deifinte schedule and NO...

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Episode 49 - the Europe Asunder - Great War kickstarter with Henry and Robert

Henry Turner and Robert Dunlop return to talk about the Turner Miniatures Great War miniatures kickstarter.   Henry is in Mexico and his voice is quite echoey but hopefully it doesnt spoil your enjoyment of the conversation. Check out the kickstarter page and...

Episode 48 - Tslking thev Joy of Six with Peter Berry

Hot on the heels of episode 47 comes this chat with Peter Berry from Baccus Miniatures. We talk about where Baccus is at the moment and around plans for the Joy of 6 taking place on Sunday 3rd July in...

Episode 47 - The one with Bob Maycock talking about the Spanish Civil War

A lovely chat with Bob about a mutual interest in the Spanish Civil War.    Bob runs the Facebook group Spanish Civil Wargames which is well worth checking out.   If you wish to support trhe show, please take a look here at the...

The one with author and wargamer, Andy Rawson

A slightly different take on the hobby with this episode. Andy and I end up having a bit of a state of the hobby chat. Andy has some thoughts on the hobby that are slightly away from the norm and...

Episode 45 - the one with Mark Fry talking Blitzkrieg Commander 4

A chat with the rules author Mark Fry about how he came to right Blitzkrieg Commander 4 and now Cold War Commander 2, due for release at Partizan in May 2022.   As usual we veer off topic a couple of times,...

Episode 44 - The one with Mack from Geek Villain

A lovely chat with Mack Sokolowski from Geek Villain, talking about his hobby history, how he got into making wargaming mats and about his kickstarter that still has 3 weeks to run.   Check out Geek Villain here and the kickstarter here   The Geek...

Episode 43 - The on with Walter from Commission Figurines

A peek behind the curtains at Commission Figurines, purveyors of MDF masterpieces including buildings in all scales, Really Useful Box inserts and little MDF men! 6mm MDF figures that allow you to build huge armies at pocket money prices. Check...

Episode 42 - The one with Big Lee

Big Lee, aka Lee Hadley from the Minature Adventures Youtube channel joined me for this episode to talk all things blogging, videoing and gaming in general. We even talk about 6mm! We hope you enjoy the show. Check out Lee's channel...

Episode 41 - The one with Shawn Taylor and Robert Dunlop talking Great War Spearhead

A lovely, globe spanning chat with Shawn Taylor on the west coast of Canada, and Robert Dunlop, although living in the UK, originally from New Zealand. We talk about the future of Great War Spearhead, version 3 and future supplements.   As a...

Episode 40 - the one with Per Broden (again!)

Per is back to celebrate 40 episodes of Gods Own Scale. A slight delay in this one, but the new year will hopefully see a more settled schedule of releases. I have arounf 5 or 6 guests lined up -...

Episode 39 - The one with the Madaxeman, Tim Porter.

Thanks to all round Mr Nice Guy, Tim Porter, the ubiquitous Madaxeman of wargaming. Huge apologies for the delay in releasing this epsiode, after saying to Tim it would be out in a couple of days, its actually taken me...

Episode 38 - The one with Mark Backhouse talking Strength and Honour.

A fascinating chat with Mark about his new rules, Strength and Honour with a different tak on ancient wargaming. Link to the Strength and Honour Facebook group  here Mark's Twitter account here Anything But a One podcast here Details of my AK47 event here The...

Episode 37 - The one where Greg, Tony and Sean talk Gettysburg!

A Gettysburg special for the first episode of Season 3, and it's good to be back!   Lots more to come with episodes lined up with rules writers, manufacturers and mad axemen! If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast...

Episode 36 - The one with Gareth Beamish talking Sengoku Jidai (and other things!)

Lots of great hobby talk as Gareth tells us about his love of the Sengoku Jidai era, 6mm, and titivating tufts with a static grass applicator. Warning: This podcast may harm your wallet. Gareth's Twitter Hobby Health Check podcast Coat d'Arms paint God's Own...

Episode 35 - the Europe Asunder Kickstarter with Henry Turner.

A lovely chat with Henry who is doing big things with small figures! He has a Kickstarter running called Europe Asunder offering up STL files to print Napoleonic infantry from the 1805/06 era, with optional add ons for other nations...

Episode 33 - The one with Felix talking about the Hannibal vs. Rome STL file Kickstarter

Hannibal v.s Rome STL files for small scale miniatures Check out Felix and Lukas's Kickstarter for some gorgeous 3D files for the Punic Wars. They are a new enthusiastic company who deserve all the support you can give. Lets get them...

Episode 32 - The one with historian and author, Nigel Atter.

A self indulgent episode for you today, as I speak with First World War historian and author, Nigel Atter about his two books -  In the Shadow of Bois Hugo With Valour and Distinction-Battalion   Well worth checking out.   Also please support my first sponsor,...

Episode 32 - NEWSFLASH - The Joy of Virtual Six 2021 announced!

Join me as I talk to Peter Berry, part of the production team for the excellent Joy of Six show as he takes the show into the world of virtual reality!   TL:DR - The Joy of Virtual Six 2021 is coming...

Episode 31 - The one with Grumbler Miniatures.

A lovely chat and a peek behind the curtains at Grumbler Miniatures, with head honcho Alan.  Please do check out the website Grumbler Miniatures Also mentioned is Peter Riley's rules for writing your own rules! Head here for more info Wargame Collection...

Episode 30 The one with James and Matt Hunwicke - wargaming brothers.

A lovely relaxed chat with two gamers who just happen to be brothers, and who love 6mm! Altar of Freedom rules page is here Check out James' Youtube channel here Killing Fields wargaming mats here The 'In Deo Varitas' wargames rules here The Plastic Crack...

Episode 29 - the one with Jon from the Grymauch Solo Wargaming Blog.

A lovely chat with Jon Bleasdale, a wargamer with a real passion for 6mm wargaming in the Grand Manner.   I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did. Check out his blog here  Jon's Blog And for the latest news on the...

Episode 28 - The bases are loaded with Little Wars TV.

Join me as I chat to Tony, Miles and Ed from Little Wars TV. Little Wars TV Youtube channel Check out the Caesars awards page: Caesar Awards page Thanks to : Baccus 6mm and Tiny Wargames Mats for sponsoring the inaugural Gods Own Scale competition.   If you like the...

Episode 27 - The one with Aaron from Project Wargaming.

A first for the podcast! This episode is with Aaron Jenkins from the YouTube channel Project Wargaming. He is the first Catholic Priest to appear on the show! In fact I'm fairly sure he's the first priest I have ever...

Episode 26 - The one where All Hell Let Loose.

David Wasilewski and Charles Roundtree talk all things rules and WW2 as we dive into David's new set of rules 'All Hell Let Loose.' The rules can be purchased here  Don't forget to enter the competition from Ep. 25. If you like the...

Episode 25 The Christmas Show!

Its a long one, and with 3 guests, a bit chaotic! I'm, joined by Alex Sotheran of the Storm of Steel Youtube Channel Dan Hodgson of Reveille Painting and the Godfather of Six himself, Per Broden from Roll a One Per can also be...

Episode 24 - The one with Leon from Pendraken

A lovely chat with Mr Leon Pengilley from Pendraken, giving us a peak behind his curtains. Pendraken are one of my favourite companies, and they should be one of yours too! Check them out in these links: Pendraken Website Pendraken Forum   Don't forget...

Episode 23 - The one with wargamer Steve Evans

I love doing these episodes where I get to talk to the ordinary gamer, especially people who perhaps haven't been on a podcast before. Thanks Steve for keeping me entertained for a couple of hours and doing what I enjoy...

Episode 22The one with historian, Paul Reed.

Paul Reed can be contacted on Twitter here His podcast is highly recommended, the website for which is here Also mentioned in the show: Little Wars TV The Caesar Awards Geek Villain Battle Scale   Blog of the episode is General Whiskers   I hope you enjoy the podcast. If...

2D6 talk about their 6mm Feudal Japanese Kickstarter

A special episode to tell you all about the Kickstarter from 2D6 Wargaming for 6mm Feudal Japanese figures, buidlings and rules. Link to the Kickstarter here and to 2D6 Wargaming here Please note, I have no links to 2D6 Wargaming, whether personal or...

Episode 20 - The One with Nick Dorrell.

An interview with rules writing supremo, Nick Dorrell. A reaslly fascinating chat with someone I have been aware of in the hobby but never really had time to talk to. I hope you enjoy the show!   As ever, if you do...

Episode 19 - The One With Ian Kay From Irregular Miniatures

One of the longest serving members of the hobby industry, Ian Kay is head honcho and chief designer of more flaming pigs and 6mm figures than you could shake a chevaux de frise at.  Hear him talk about how he got...

Episode 18.4

At last, after 3 attempts, I think we have cracked it. Apologies for the aborted attempt that was released last week. I shouldn't have exposed your ears to that car crash. This version however is muuucchhhh better! Well, I think so anyway!   If...

Episode 17 Little Wars TV Special

Greg and Steve from Little Wars TV join me to discuss the future of their channel.   Find them at Little Wars TV Find the Pony Wars subscription at Pony Wars Subscription And find my patreon page at God's Own Scale Patreon   Thanks to all...

Episode 16 - The one with Peter Riley talking about his book, Building Rules for Gaming Battles

Peter Riley of Polemos fame, and of course, Wargames Collection Calculator talks about the process of writing his new book, Building rules for Gaming Battles. Check out the website for details. Also, check out Geek Villain gaming mats as discussed in...

Episode 15 - The One with James Mitchell

James was a great guest, and had me smiling all the way through the chat! Again, apologies for the sound. It is all over the place I'm afraid. Hopefully listening to this episode will convince you to support the Patreon campaign,...

Episode 14 - The one with Andy Kirk from Heroics and Ros

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Episode 13 - The One With John From Heretical Gaming

A chat with John, aka Whilrwind, from Heretical Gaming He is a 6mm gamer extrordinaire!    Please also check out the The Great Wargaming Survey 2020 run by Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy. And get your Little Wars TV fix here and look out for...

Episode 12 - The Dirty Dozen with Mark Backhouse

Phew.    This was a challenge to get done. Technical issues aren't a strong point of mine. But  hopefully I've pulled it all together. There was a slight blip in the recording half way through, but again, I've tried to make the...

Episode 11 - Perspectives from the Patio with Henry Hyde

A lovely chat with Henry, one of the nicest people in the hobby.  He is one of the few genuine trailblazers we have at the moment, very much in the mould of Featherstone, Grant and others. Please, please, pleae check out...

Episode 10 - The one with Alex from Storm of Steel

We talk archeology, First World War and recreating Waterloo in 6mm. I hope you enjoy the show. Any feedback is welcome, either via email at [email protected] or on Twitter, @godsownscale .   Storm of Steel YouTube channel.   Remember. Keep talking about 6.

Episode 9. The one with Richard Clarke - Infamy, Infamy!

Rich kindly took time out of a very busy schedule getting prepared for the release of the Too Fat Lardies latest rule set, Infamy, Infamy. Find them at https://toofatlardies.co.uk/ Rich is a really knoweldgable chap. I hope you enjoy our chat.

Episode 8. The one with Peter Berry and Per Broden.

Peter Berry talks about the life of a figure manufacturer in a time of lockdown and global pandemics.    Per Broden discusses hi own little version of the Joy of Six with an intriguing and ambitious community army build project for charity.   We...

Episode 7 with Robert Fellows from 2D6 Wargaming

Better late than never and only 7 months after it was recorded, here is Episode 7. Not much has changed in the world since then, so its all good!   Please take a look at Roberts website at www.2D6wargaming.com where you can see...

Episode 6 with Dan Hodgson of Reville Painting

A thousand apologies and thank you to all who have contacted me to see if the podcast was going to continue! It is, and it remains a long term project for me, so please bear with me as I balance real...