Snafu - A Bolt Action Podcast

Snafu - A Bolt Action Podcast episodes:

• 04.26.2024

  SNAFU Episode 92- Bolt is Awesome!

  "Bolt" is truly awesome with the announcement of V3, we do our usual thing plus cover the mass response to the news. not to mention a big local tourney, operation Sledgehammer II. Thanks for listening

  
• 03.20.2024

  SNAFU Episode 91: Situation Normal All FAQ'd Up

  snafu team returns talking the typical hobby, you get our take on the latest FAQ, a briefing on Operation: Sledgehammer's scenarios and scenario writing 101. Thanks for listening

  
• 02.29.2024

  SNAFU EPISODE 90 - Achtung Bombe hund

  We're still here, just missed the FAQ (we'll get it next time) talking hobby as always. Some details for Pat's upcoming "Sledgehammer II" and a review of Warlord's latest game "Achtung Panzer!". and thanks for listening

  
• 01.18.2024

  SNAFU Episode 89 - New Year, Same SNAFU

  Happy New Year's! we recap our previous year's goal, set some new ones. A few rules that drove Pat nuts. we also look at some theater selectors that will be allowed at this year's op SNAFU and Announce Sledgehammer II

  
• 12.06.2023

  SNAFU Episode 88 - Eleven

  We're back in this years final episode, talking hobby as always, and put a wrap on the Recon Rumble and Operation SNAFU. Thanks for listening and see you in the New Year

  
• 11.16.2023

  SNAFU EPISODE 87: A Chair for my American A$$

  With just a few days before our main event we sit down and chat the usually hobby, recap our experience at the World Open War tourney in England and a bit of a preview for Operation SNAFU. Thanks for listening

  
• 10.10.2023

  SNAFU Special: The Italian Renaissance

  One hour special (or more). Jeff, Pat and Rick discuss a sneak peak they had of the new campaign book Case Blue. thanks for listening

  
• 09.28.2023

  SNAFU EPISODE 86: Rick Rambles Rosters

  our last episodes before the London international tourney , we chat hobby and the event special rules as well as the entered opposition lists

  
• 08.22.2023

  SNAFU Episode 85: Rough Gut

  This episode we talk our typical hobby, a rather lengthy discussion on a few rules (don't think we resolved any) and a in depth look at the latest campaign book: Tough Gut Thanks for listening

  
• 07.20.2023

  SNAFU EPISODE 84: Less than Lethal

  after a bit of time off for summer fun stuff, the boys are back. talking typical hobby stuff, armored trains and the anticipated upcoming World Open War tourney in London

  
• 05.20.2023

  SNAFU EPISODE 83: Sledgehammer

  back for another month, finally Op Sledgehammer happened, Pat ran a great event and Jeff even got to play. hear how it went and the usually tangents

  
• 04.21.2023

  SNAFU Episode 82: Shave'D ice

  We're back again this month, talking hobby and a nice review of the Ambush order. Pat gives an update to his upcoming tourney and how events around the world can impact our BA community. After the break we take a...

  
• 03.15.2023

  SNAFU EPISODE 81: Alcohol and Edibles

  Once again we're back talking hobby, rules and what have you. We have an update to Pat's upcoming tourney, then take a look at a couple of the WTC 2023 lists playing out in the next weekend. This one...

  
• 02.16.2023

  SNAFU Episode 80 - A Chunk of Cold Ham

  We're back, like we said we would be, talking hobby as always. We take a look at some rules and a deep dive into playing the Indian Army in bolt Action. Pat's big tourney - operation Sledgehammer - is announced....

  
• 01.21.2023

  SNAFU Episode 79 - SNAFU in the Sun

  In this episode we try to break the hobby funk and get back to painting minis, we announce our latest contest and take a deep dive into theater selectors for armies that fought in North Africa Thanks for listening

  
• 12.15.2022

  SNAFU Episode 78 - Gentleman's debrief

  Seasons greetings all, thanks for listening. Tis the season for a look back on our hobby from this year. We give a solid debriefing from Operation SNAFU. we gift to you an "unboxing" of sorts as we go...

  
• 11.29.2022

  SNAFU Episode 77 - Light, Camera, SNAFU!

  we record at the Renegade Open, between days of our main event, Jon Russell in attendance, lots of music and was recorded live, so a bit of background on this one.

  
• 10.20.2022

  SNAFU Episode 76 - This is fine… this is all fine

  Here we are again, just about a month out from our premier event. Talking hobby, or lack there of (it happens), we calmly address the latest FAQ. Cover the concept of a "Gamer's Bill of Rights" along with some chatter...

  
• 09.15.2022

  SNAFU Episode 75 - [Title Goes Here]

  we return again with hobby update (of course) Pat & Jeff recap a tourney they attended. A little chatter about the WTC 2023. finally a play test of Ian's 6mm modern (BA based) system. Then great news Op SNAFU and...

  
• 08.11.2022

  SNAFU EPISODE 74 - Buildings, boon or Bust

  This time we recap the team event held by Pat, our typical hobby update and take a deep dive into buildings. How they work in BA and an overview of several table ready products on the market Thanks for listening

  
• 06.30.2022

  SNAFU EPISODE 73 - Tourney doo-doo's

  The guys are back, most of the salt from the WTC has been washed off and we're back to our old serves. Taking hobby, a bit of rules, take a look into indirect fire. Then discuss tournament player etiquette....

  
• 06.02.2022

  SNAFU episode 72 part 2 Organic GMO salt

  and the rest, I swear we really did have fun and spoiler alert 3 of 4 will return...at some point. thanks for listening

  
• 06.02.2022

  SNAFU Episode 72 part 1 - Non GMO Salt

  The SNAFU boys are back from the World Team Championship of Bolt Action, we really did have fun, but there were things...

  
• 04.30.2022

  SNAFU Episode 71 - Tourneys Soup to Nuts

  This time hobby as usual, with the veil of WTC, we go soup to nuts on mortars and how to run a Bolt Action tournament. As always, thanks for listening

  
• 04.07.2022

  SNAFU EPISODE 70 - twice that of 35

  This time our hobby projects are cloaked in the secrecy that surrounds the WTC, you'll get our thoughts on the latest FAQ then we go soup to nuts about sniper. Thanks for listening

  
• 04.03.2022

  SNAFU player series episode 4

  This time we are joined by clubmate Ian, thanks for listening

  
• 03.06.2022

  SNAFU EPISODE 69 - BETTER LUCKY THAN STUPID

  after some delays, we're back. In this episode we go soup to nuts on close quarters, hobby as always a fun little game with the boys and talking about terrain on the table, how much and what...

  
• 03.01.2022

  SNAFU PLAYERS SERIES EPISODE 3

  In this episode we are Joined by Alistair. We get know more about him, his hobbies we wrap up with a full breakdown of the scenario "Hold Until Relieved"

  
• 01.20.2022

  SNAFU Episode 68 - Liquid Molten Marinara

  New year, same SANFU. Starting out in 2022 we recap our hobby from 2021 and take a look at a couple of rules (seriously, how do these keep coming up?). After the break we take a solid look at...

  
• 01.14.2022

  SNAFU PLAYER SERIES EPISODE 2

  we continue our chat with top players and prestigious members of the Bolt Action community. In this episode we catch up with Topher from the Juggernaut podcast.

  
• 12.22.2021

  SNAFU episode 67 - The "F" is for Fun

  In this episode we recap our events at the Renegade Open, a little rules breakdown for you, and a complete breakdown inside the number of both the Recon Rumble and Operation SNAFU. break music - Bing Crosby - I'll...

  
• 12.14.2021

  SNAFU Player Series Episode 1

  Welcome to the SNAFU podcast new mini series. In this series we chat with top players and prominent members of the bolt action community. Starting the series off we chat a top local player and all around good guy...

  
• 11.30.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 66 - Unfiltered SNAFU Nuggets

  Recorded live from the Operation SNAFU event venue. Fair warning, the rum was flowing for this one and we were joined by Jon Russell - who brought said rum...Thanks for listening

  
• 10.20.2021

  SNAFU Episode 65 - The 65th First Episode

  Sorry for the long break, but here we are, talking hobby of course. Our thoughts on the FAQ and the poor Italians (when will they get some love). Pat recaps a game day he went to and give our...

  
• 09.02.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 64 - The ToW away zone

  We're back, discussing our typical hobby and regale all with a recap of the latest tourney the Theaters of War run by Pat and the other guys all got to play in it As always hope you enjoy the music!

  
• 08.10.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 63 - The Tiny Tank Adventure

  We're back, more hobby updates, some quality faq talk, we talk about our upcoming theaters of War tournament, as well as some tourney etiquette and discuss some of the best light tanks in the game

  
• 07.07.2021

  SNAFU episode 62 - A Bulge from the Past

  At long last the boys are back again, the usual hobby and paint contest talk. Jeff and Pat regale us with their tourney recap. Then a long ago nearly forgotten promise, a review of the Battle of the Bulge...

  
• 05.27.2021

  SNAFU Episode 61 - Paint, Pic, Post & Play

  Due to timing this one is a bit shorter than normal, we announce our Discord hobby plan and a tourney Pat is going to run this summer. then we break down some interesting stats we got about Easy Army. ...

  
• 04.15.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 60 - The Golden Retriever of Podcasts

  Spring '21 talking hobby, Rick gives us some good insight on the use of pigments. We embarrass ourselves with trivia triathlon. after the break we take a deep dive into the world of 3D printing, the Netherlands final made...

  
• 03.21.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 59 - FAQ to the Future

  This month we have our usual hobby, (although that's taking less time to talk about) a few rules some tourney talk as well as addressing a very well written feedback letter to us. break music - Tommy Dorsey - Well,...

  
• 02.24.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 58 - AS A MATTER OF FAQ

  Here we are again (still some might say) checking in on our hobby checklists progress, we discuss the latest FAQ from Warlord. We also take a look at army popularity and speculate why, we then talk a little about the...

  
• 01.27.2021

  SNAFU EPISODE 57 - Partisan click bait

  Happy New Year! We're back talking hobby and this year's hobby checklist. We also announce the formal launching of our Discord channel, please check it out. We also discuss some rules and news from Warlord. Eventually we...

  
• 12.18.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 56 - PLANES, TRAINS AND AIRBRUSHES

  Here we are again, Happy Holidays to you and yours. This month we cover some airbrushing tips, take a dive into Paratroopers and look into the last two 1st edition theater books. Break and out music Andrew Sisters Christmas...

  
• 11.21.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 55 - "I'll Take SNAFU for $100"

  Here we are in November, should be talking about operation SNAFU, but ya know 2020. So we cover some current hobby, recap some feedback from the D Day 2 review, and in a Homage to the late Alex Trebek have...

  
• 10.16.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 54 - D DAY PART 2, SORRY EH

  In this episode we talk to Paul Walker from Warlord about the upcoming organized supported play rolling out soon. We also give a rundown of the second D Day book. Break music: Glenn Miller Snafu Jump, out music: THERE'LL...

  
• 10.13.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 53 - TANKS A BUNCH

  This episode we discuss the FAQ, but perhaps more importantly some ideas that could change things in this version, just some small adjustments to have large impacts. The second half we cover the timeworn Tank Wars book. Break music...

  
• 09.11.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 52 - Mind the Gap

  About a week late but here none the less. We have our usual hobby (or lack there of), talk about the coming soon Warlord competitive tournament play. We invite a long time podcaster Old Man Moren, from the land...

  
• 08.08.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 51 - NOT YOU'RE MARINARA

  See told you we'd be back! So we are with the usual hobby talk a little tease of an in-progress Warlord project. We also add a review of the new Campaign book: Mariana & Palau Islands. break music- Bing Crosby And...

  
• 07.10.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 50 – BELLIGERENT AND NUMEROUS PART 2

  we continue with part 2, in this part we talk to Jon Russell and review our favorite moments from the past 3 1/2 years of Bolt Action and podcasting. break music The Maginot Line, out music is our old lead...

  
• 07.10.2020

  SNAFU EPISODE 50 – BELLIGERENT AND NUMEROUS PART 1

  Here we are again, the BIG episode 50, part 1. We cover the usual and have Paul Walker join us for a bit too. break music 1 It's a Long Way To Tipperary... and In The Mood , make...