The Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Joseph MuCullough for this episode of the show

• 00:00 - Introduction - We find out how Joe started in the hobby
• 10:30 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 32:57 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and hobby projects, plus a full report of the Watch The Skies Megagame
• 1:27:02- Solo & Cooperative Gaming - We discuss this aspect of gaming with Joe, with particular reference to how he has addressed these issues during the development of Rangers of Shadow Deep and the forthcoming solo expansion for Frostgrave.
• 2:40:39 - Outtro - Closing thoughts

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest David Mathieson for this episode of the show

• 00:00 - Introduction - We find out some more about David and how he got into the hobby
• 17:57 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently - it's been a particularly sinful time in the bunker!
• 1:16:36 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:50:35 - Warhammer Underworlds - David introduces us to the world of Shadespire and Nightvault, as we review these miniature boardgames from Games Workshop
• 2:54:30 - Outtro - Closing thoughts

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Matt Slade for this episode of the show

• 00:00 - Introduction - We chat about Matt's influence on Neil's painting output
• 14:11 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 52:51 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:27:59 - Rangers of Shadow Deep - We provide and in-depth look at all the game mechanics in this new co-operative tabletop miniatures game, and (hopefully) answer the question - "Is it any good?"
• 3:01:43 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, including our thoughts on the recent Robincon show

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Sir Sidney Roundwood for this episode of the show

• 00:00 - Introduction - Sir Sidney introduces himself
• 28:18 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 1:10:11 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:33:23 - 2mm and Army level gaming - Sidney has inspired Mike with his exploits in gaming with 2mm miniatures. We discover what interested Sid in this scale, and chat about the wider subject of gaming at a grand tactical level.
• 2:36:31 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, including Sidney judging a photo competition and answering some listener questions,

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Guy Bowers for this episode of the show

• 00:00 - Introduction - Guy Bowers introduces himself
• 19:25 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 49:27 - Our Hobby - We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:27:52 - Happy One Hundred - since Guy is editor of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine, which has recently published it's one hundredth issue, we chat to him about the origin of the magazine and his philosophy as an editor. We also talk about the WSS Podcast, the Great Wargames Survey and find out some details about Black Ops, which is a set of rules that Guy wrote and Osprey published.
• 2:21:00 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Ty Callaghan-Jones for this episode of the show

• 00:00 - Introduction - Our guest, Ty Callaghan-Jones, introduces himself
• 16:15 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, including what gaming goodies Santa brought us.
• 47:08 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:07:50 - Crusade & Mega Gaming - as Ty is on the organising commitee of the Crusade wargames show, we chat to him about the first show of the year on the UK Gaming circuit. We also chat about Mehagames, as the three of us are due to attend an event in March.
• 1:59:37 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Show links

Crusade Show - http://www.penarthwargames.co.uk/crusade/

South West Megagames - https://www.swmegagames.co.uk/

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs once again have the microphone to themselves for this episode of the podcast - we look back at our gaming in 2018

• 00:00 - Introduction -
• 09:38 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 20:10 - Our top 10 games of 2018 - We look back at our favourite games that we have played in the last 12 months
• 1:20:13 - Other favourites - more looking back at 2018, including our favourite gaming events, most memorable games, best hobby accessory and Outstanding Company of the Year.
• 1:56:28 - Outro - What are we looking forward to in 2019?

We hope you enjoy the show.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs have the microphone to themselves for this episode of the podcast.

• 00:00 - Introduction - We introduce our new podcast sponsor - Firestorm Games
• 12:12 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 33:27 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming and painting, including a weekend painting worshop for Neil.
• 1:13:26 - The Devil in Your Head - In something of a more serious chat to recent shows, Mike and Neil share their struggles with mental health issues, how they found help, and how the hobby helps (or hinders!) them
• 2:12:30 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

If you are struggling at all with mental health issues, here are a few organisations that could provide help:

In the UK

Mind Homepage - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Moodzone - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/dealing-with-depression/

For veterans - https://www.combatstress.org.uk/

In the US

https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Firestorm Games - don't forget to use the discount code that can be found in the show

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by a guest presenter in the shape of Patreon backer James Aldridge for this episode of the podcast.

• 00:00 - Introduction - We chat with James and discover how he got into the hobby and what his favourite games/miniatures are.
• 21:20 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 57:55 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming, including Keyforge, 1066 Tears for Many Mothers and Kill Team. James tells us about his recent trip to Warhammer world whilst Hobbsy reveals all about his adventures at Grogmeet.
• 1:34:35 - Tales of a Twisted Pinnacle - James tells us his somewhat cautionary tale of his brief foray into the hobby as a retail seller. On a more positive note, he then shares with us his passion for repurposing toys as wargaming models.
• 2:38:42 - Outtro - Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

James Aldridge's hobby blog can be found here

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Donate page, or you may want to visit our Patreon page.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Dave Hickman for this episode of the podcast.

• 00:00 - Introduction - We start the show by chatting with Dave and discover how he got into the hobby.
• 18:07 - Confessional - Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 51:12 - Our Hobby - We talk about our recent gaming, including Deep Madness, Gloomhaven, Gangs of Rome and Man O'War
• 1:18:17 - The Meeples Challenge - catching up with Neil & Mike's project progress
• 1:29:32 - Tales of Gaming - We chat to Dave about his gaming hobby, and also give an overview of the new Mortal Gods skirmish game, coming from War Banner in 2019.
• 2:22:32 - Outtro - Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of 'Rise of the Anti-Luff'.

We hope you enjoy the show.

The Meeples & Miniatures podcast is sponsored by Too Fat Lardies - purveyor of the finest rules and scenarios for wargaming.

If you enjoyed this episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, you may want to become a supporter of the show, Details can be found on our Donate page, or you may want to visit our Patreon page.