The GitGud Painting Podcast

Golden Demon has concluded and the largest ever Demon in North America has brought with it a whole host of incredible miniatures for us to take a look at. Settle down with Magnus, Bruce and Dave as we discuss everything that took a trophy at the frankly epic show. 

Well well well, if it isn't Alexi Karahaliou, a man who's emerged in two years to go from entering competitions to taking Best of Show accolades. After such a meteoric rise, what's next? And critically, what lessons has Alexi learned along the way that we can all learn from?

Goodness me, it's only one of the UK's rising stars, Lucas Williams! Settle down as we discuss the outcome of 31 days of busts, what it takes to make intentional brushstrokes, and the power of music in miniature painting. It's a good one people.

The premiere Australian painting competition has taken place and Dave, Bruce and Magnus sit-down to discuss the event and the incredible minis from the show.

Get comfortable as we sit down with a true renaissance man of the hobby, Maxime Penaud, a classically trained fine artist who has brought the Beaux-Arts de Paris into the world of miniatures. From sculpting his own competition entries to claiming multiple Slayer Swords, Maxime's rare appearances on the competition circuit have always caused a sensation and it's time to find out what makes him tick.

Roman Lappat is in the virtual studio! Settle down as we talk with a titan of the hobby who has been pushing the art forward for the last 20 years. From competition vs joy and judging golden demon to forging a career in miniatures, we touch on everything that has made Roman the man he is today.

2025 is done and what a year for miniatures it's been! Settle in for this one as we talk about the five pieces that we think are the stand outs in the hobby this year. 

05:47 - Albert Moreto Font - The Magister of Hammerhal

Albert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albert.moreto.font/

This week we sit down with Lukas, part of the team at Squidmar Miniatures and a painting demon in his own right. From pushing yourself when painting is your job to rediscovering the basics, we cover a great deal! Sit down, relax, and crack into some köttbullar as we enjoy another ep.

It's December and it's time for a new podcast in a new format! This week, Bruce, Magnus and Dave talk about the close of Monte and the opening of MPO and the Squidmar Open. We then get into the big discussion - starting projects and everything basing. Settle in, this is a long one. 

This week we’re joined by John Margiotta for a wide-ranging chat on what it takes to build a body of work you’re proud of. We get into the realities of competition painting, including Golden Demon highs and hard lessons, and how choosing the right project can matter as much as execution. John breaks down how he thinks about developing a recognisable style, pushing texture and atmosphere, and making smart decisions with materials (acrylics, oils, enamels and all the messy fun in between). We also talk discipline, feedback, mentors, and the long game of getting better without burning out.