Podcasts – Wargaming Recon

Podcasts – Wargaming Recon episodes:

• 04.08.2024

  GM Secrets of Successful Convention Games – Wargaming Recon #300

  Peter Saloom and Jonathan recorded this episode LIVE in the seminar room at TotalCon 2024.  The two of them have over 50 combined years of gaming experience & decades of running games at conventions. Peter published his first licensed adventure.  It...

  
• 01.30.2024

  [FIXED] Gaming Goals for 2024 – Wargaming Recon #299

  This contains the fixed podcast episode.  Use THIS one, and not the old one.  Apologies for the error and inconvenience.   Peter Saloom kicks off the episode with his 2024 goals for tabletop gaming.  Jonathan discusses using the SMART criteria.  SMART stands...

  
• 01.29.2024

  [BROKEN] Gaming Goals for 2024 – Wargaming Recon #299

  This contains the BROKEN podcast episode.  Click HERE for the fixed one.Apologies for the error and inconvenience. Peter Saloom kicks off the episode with his 2024 goals for tabletop gaming.  Jonathan discusses using the SMART criteria.  SMART stands for Specific, Measurable,...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Carnage 2023 – Wargaming Recon #298

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Peter Saloom to talk about Carnage 26. Carnage was held Oct 27-29, 2023 at Killington Grand resort in Killington Vt. Jonathan, Robert Dunn, and Peter Saloom all attended Carnage on behalf of Wargaming...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Minis Agnostic Gaming – Wargaming Recon #297

  This episode was recorded LIVE at Carnage 2023 in Killington, Vermont.  Jonathan is joined by co-hosts Robert Dunn and Peter Saloom. The trio sit down and talk about miniatures agnostic gaming. Peter and Robert begin by defining what minis agnostic gaming...

  
• 10.16.2023

  Gaming Across Eras – Wargaming Recon #296

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by co-host Robert Dunn. Robert writes the show notes.  He has been on the podcast before and travels with Jonathan to conventions. Jonathan and Robert get into a very long talk about what they think...

  
• 09.18.2023

  One Day Conventions – Wargaming Recon #295

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Peter Saloom to talk about two recent 1-Day gaming events called Leveled Up and the Hobby Bunker Games Day. Leveled Up is part of Redemption Con and might sound familiar to our listeners. Peter...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Savage Worlds – Wargaming Recon #294

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Peter Saloom. You might remember Peter since he was on recently and was talking about growing community at Redemption Rock Brewing in Worcester, Massachusetts. Peter is a published writer with the Stingers &...

  
• 07.03.2023

  Toxicity in Gaming – Wargaming Recon #293

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by counselor, author and professor; Dr. Allan Hunter. He has written 12 books including The Sanity Manual (affiliate link), Life Passages: Writing Exercises for Your Life Journey (affiliate link), and From Coastal Command to...

  
• 06.19.2023

  Huzzah Con 2023 – Wargaming Recon #292

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Robert Dunn to talk about Huzzah! Con 2023.  Huzzah was held in South Portland, Maine during the weekend of May 19-21, 2023. Robert writes the show notes for each episode over the past...

  
• 05.15.2023

  Katana-Ra & AI Art – Wargaming Recon #291

  This week Jonathan is joined by Kos, the CEO of W.R.K.S. Games. W.R.K.S Games is the publisher of Jordenheim, and now Katana-Ra. The pair jump right in to talking about their new game Katana-Ra and what it is; and the development...

  
• 04.24.2023

  Growing a Gaming Community – Wargaming Recon #290

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Peter Saloom. Peter helped found a gaming community at Redemption Rock Brewing in Worchester, Massachusetts; and he is also the president of a 2nd generation family business. Peter talks about his gaming origins and...

  
• 03.27.2023

  Joerg’s $5,000 Gaming Makeover – Wargaming Recon #289

  This is the second of two live episodes recorded at TotalCon 2023. In this episode Jonathan is joined by Joerg Bender. Joerg is the owner of Things From the Basement; the company that makes beautiful MDF tabletop wargaming terrain. The Plan Joerg...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Razer RPG System- Wargaming Recon #288

  This episode was recorded live at TotalCon 37 on February 25, 2023. Jonathan was joined by Peter Bryant for this live recording. Peter is the co-owner of Solarian Games and the game designer behind the new Razer RPG system. Jonathan...

  
• 01.30.2023

  Pocket Bard Gaming Music – Wargaming Recon #287

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Alex Berner and Chase Harris of Pocket Bard. Alex is the composer and CEO of Pocket Bard. Chase is the Lead Developer and Interactive Audio Lead. The trio talk about what Pocket Bard is...

  
• 12.19.2022

  CaptainCon with Andrew Hartland – Wargaming Recon #286

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Andrew Hartland.  Andrew is the Gaming Coordinator for CaptainCon and a NASA engineer. Andrew talks about what he does as the Gaming Coordinator before talking about CaptainCon itself. CaptainCon is February 3-5, 2023 in...

  
• 11.21.2022

  ArmourCon 2022 w/ Dave Valentine – Wargaming Recon #285

  In this episode Jonathan is joined by Dave Valentine of Bloody Scotsman Games. Bloody Scotsman Games is the maker of Devil in the Wilderness and the expansion Devil In Sleepy Hollow. (You can even find Jonathan and Adrian in the...

  
• 10.31.2022

  Extreme Gaming Makeover – Wargaming Recon #284

  This week Jonathan is joined by Peter Bryant. Peter is a Co-Owner of Solarian Games.  He is a gamer designer who created Cube of Death. Jonathan gets Peter to go through what his personal extreme gaming makeover would entail. The idea...

  
• 09.05.2022

  Cigar Box Battle with Cory Ring- Wargaming Recon #283

  In this episode we are joined by Cory Ring.  He is the co-owner, content manager, editor, and gamer guru for Cigar Box Battle. If you are not aware Cigar Box Battle has 143 different designs for their tabletop gaming mats. 24...

  
• 08.22.2022

  Wargaming Campaigns with Henry Hyde – Wargaming Recon #282

  This week Jonathan is joined by the esteemed Henry Hyde. Henry is the best-selling author of Wargaming Campaigns (affiliate link) and The Wargaming Compendium (affiliate link)  books.  Many consider The Wargaming Compendium to be the definitive wargaming tome of our...

  
• 08.08.2022

  5 Tips for Whatnot Buyers – Wargaming Recon #281

  This week, Jonathan is joined by special quest Anthony from Brickify. The pair talk about the online auction site Whatnot; they explain what it is and it can benefit you. The 5 tips for buyers that the pair discuss are as...

  
• 07.25.2022

  USS Adrian Benson – Wargaming Recon #280

  Joerg Bender is the owner of Things From the Basement.  He comes on to discuss what’s happening with their MDF terrain.  Things from the Basement has 13 main lines of MDF terrain and tabletop gaming accessories. Jonathan and Joerg talk specifically...

  
• 07.11.2022

  Adrian’s Gaming Requiem – Wargaming Recon #279

  In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Alex Tabb. Alex is a long time friend of Adrian Benson and a fellow gamer. The two travel into old school wargaming as they swap memories of gaming with Adrian. Adrian and Alex met...

  
• 06.27.2022

  Wargaming with LEGO – Wargaming Recon #278

  In this episode, Jonathan talks about how he is joining his loves of Star Wars, LEGO, and wargaming. Jonathan is working on developing a convention game for the Battle of Hoth using his LEGO kits. He covers his dilemma with either using...

  
• 03.14.2022

  Australian Gaming Con 2022 – Wargaming Recon #277

  In episode #277 I am joined by Joshua Shoobridge. Joshua is a podcaster, wargamer dad, 3D printing enthusiast and our audio editor. We start off talking about what games and hobby tasks that he is enjoying currently. We also discuss...

  
• 02.28.2022

  Solarian Games Rises – Wargaming Recon #276

  In this episode, we are joined by games designer Peter Bryant.  Peter has quite a resume, he is a game designer, former podcaster, dad, science nerd, TotalCon Industry guest and co-owner of Solarian Games. We briefly talk about how TSR had...

  
• 02.14.2022

  Grief, LEGO, and Gaming – Wargaming Recon #275

  Referencing the award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Jonathan shares how chronic depression, anxiety, and grief caused Jonathan to feel like a sinking ship with no land in sight. That is until Jonathan rediscovered a love of LEGO.  LEGO is more than...

  
• 01.31.2022

  Lessons From Pandemic – Wargaming Recon #274

  Kicking off the 2022 season with some lessons Jonathan has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jonathan shares a few lessons that apply to the tabletop battlefield and everyday life.  The global pandemic has impacted many individuals in a variety of...

  
• 11.08.2021

  Oathmark – Wargaming Recon #273

  In this episode Joshua talks about Oathmark by Joseph A. McCullough. Joshua gives a review of the game and covers the mechanics. He explains how to build your units and the different miniatures you can use. Joseph’s bio can be found here. The...

  
• 10.25.2021

  Gaming During Australian COVID-19 Lockdown – Wargaming Recon #272

  Australia is in lockdown because of COVID-19.  While many may think this means gaming isn’t possible, Joshua Shoobridge shares why that isn’t true. He discusses his gaming and hobby experiences during lockdown.  They cover everything from painting minis, trying new painting...

  
• 08.24.2021

  Gaming Time Capsule with Bob Yates – Wargaming Recon #271

  Joshua Shoobridge hosts this episode featuring long time gamer, Bob Yates.  Bob can be seen in the award-winning documentary Word From a Gamer directed by Steven Wollett (award-winning director and friend of the show).  He has been gaming since his...

  
• 06.21.2021

  Alyssa Faden LIVE – Wargaming Recon #270

  Alyssa Faden returns in a live recording from the virtual con “Hold The Line.”  This is the virtual convention put on by the Maine Historical Wargamers Association in 2021. Alyssa is the owner of Alyssa Faden Cartography. You can watch her...

  
• 06.20.2021

  Father’s Day 2021

  Jonathan shares some musings about Father’s Day in this special micro recording for Father’s Day 2021. Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes...

  
• 05.24.2021

  Farewell Adrian – Wargaming Recon #269

  THIS EPISODE FEATURES CONTENT THAT MAY BE UPSETTING TO THOSE DEAELING WITH GRIEF AND ISSUES OF EMOTIONAL/MENTAL WELLNESS.  WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE USE THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE AREA YOU ARE IN (911 IN...

  
• 05.03.2021

  Cartographer Alyssa Faden – Wargaming Recon #268

  Alyssa Faden is a creative whirlwind.  She’s a wargamer with a penchant for ancient Rome & Napoleonics.  She’s a cartographer drawing works of art for many RPGs.  She’s a Youtuber sharing reviews and tips/tricks for wargamers/RPGers alike.  She’s raised bundles...

  
• 04.26.2021

  Vacations for Wargamers – Wargaming Recon #267

  As more individuals receive the COVID-19 vaccine, more locations are opening up for travel.  In the coming weeks, months, and year(s) more and more individuals will feel comfortable traveling to locations far and wide. This episode shares places that Adrian and...

  
• 03.29.2021

  2021 Escaping the Dumpster Fire -Wargaming Recon #266

  Kicking off the 2021 season with a bang, Adrian co-hosts this episode as we touch on so many topics.  Everything from virtual cons to canceled in person cons, from recent gaming purchases to what we have no intention of buying,...

  
• 12.21.2020

  Goodbye Dumpster Fire 2020 -Wargaming Recon #265

  The year 2020 has been a gigantic dumpster fire.  One positive thing that’s happened this year is a focusing on improving our mental health.  We began the year discussing that.  This episode caps the year by discussing how painting Dwarven...

  
• 12.07.2020

  Holiday Gift Guide 2020 -Wargaming Recon #264

  No matter whether you exchange grudges for Festivus, light the Kinara, or celebrate Saturnalia, we have gift ideas for you.  Face it buying presents for tabletop gamers can be tough.  There’s only so many dice you can buy. Fear not!  We’re...

  
• 11.02.2020

  Return to Roleplaying with Rowan -Wargaming Recon #263

  Joshua takes the prime seat to discuss his buddy, Rowan’s, return to roleplaying games down in Australia.  This is one you’re sure to enjoy if you’re into RPGs. Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per...

  
• 10.13.2020

  Get Political – Wargaming Recon #262

  Don’t panic!  We’re not actually getting political.  We want to highlight some of our political games.  Below is a list of the games mentioned in this episode and how to get them. Games Mentioned 270 – FREE on iOS with in-app purchases The...

  
• 09.29.2020

  Jordenheim RPG with Kosala – Wargaming Recon #261

  Founder of W.R.K.S. Games, Kosala Ubayasekara, discusses the Jordenheim roleplaying game.  Set in the same universe as their popular computer game, Blood Bond – Into the Shroud, Jordenheim merges Scandanavian history & myth with their imaginative twists. All of W.R.K.S. Games’s...

  
• 09.14.2020

  Therapeutic Uses of Building with Dwarven Forge – Wargaming Recon #260

  Jonathan returns from his time spent away from the show as he began to mourn the passing of his grandmother.  This episode features Jonathan sharing the story of his grandparents and how their lives not only shaped him, but also...

  
• 08.31.2020

  Devil in the Wilderness – Wargaming Recon #259

  Adrian solos the hosting duties while Jonathan continues to grieve the passing of his beloved grandmother.  Adrian talks with Dave Valentine about the upcoming Devil in the Wilderness Kickstarter campaign and the online gaming platform Application of Force. The Kickstarter campaign...

  
• 08.17.2020

  Wargaming Down Under – Wargaming Recon #258

  Joshua steps in to guest host the show while Jonathan grieves the passing of his beloved grandmother.  He chats about gaming in Australia and tosses a few jovial barbs at Jonathan and Adrian. Be sure to listen for the ad promoting...

  
• 08.05.2020

  Choosing Kindness – Wargaming Recon #257

  How can gamers choose kindness and why does it even matter?  We address the topic, share ways in which to choose kindness when gaming, and then talk a bit about World of Warcraft and World of Warships.   Support Wargaming Recon through...

  
• 07.20.2020

  How the Hobby Impacts Our Loved Ones – Wargaming Recon #256

  How does this tabletop wargaming hobby impact those we love?  This is a question raised by a listener.  It is a great question.  Jonathan discusses some positive and negative ways in which the hobby may impact our families.  He goes...

  
• 07.06.2020

  David Hill IV GMs Yamashiro Mountain Fort – Wargaming Recon #255

  David Hill IV has won numerous awards for games he’s run at HMGS conventions.  One such notable game is his take on Test of Honour using the Yamashiro Mountain Fort by Things From the Basement.  David shares some tips for...

  
• 06.22.2020

  Guy Bowers Magazine Editor – Wargaming Recon #254

  Guy Bowers, editor of Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy magazine, chats about gaming and what it is like to be the editor of a popular tabletop wargaming magazine.  This episode was recorded for Let’s Roll Virtual Convention.   Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon....

  
• 06.08.2020

  Robey Jenkins Game Designer – Wargaming Recon #253

  Robey Jenkins discusses game design and provides further information on a game first seen in Miniature Wargaming the Movie. LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Things from the Basement   Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is...