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Episode 42 - From Blueprint to Shelf of Doom: A Modeling Insanity Cautionary Tale with Special Guest Brian Dencklau

In this episode, Brian Dencklau from the Built Sideways Podcast joins the show to talk first about New Years Resolutions for 2026, planning and preparing builds and what happens when a build doesn't go as planned, what new kits everyone wants to start the year, Social Media Shout Outs, and a nice Riv Rant thrown in to start the year off right.  So take a listen, have some laughs and enjoy the show...

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Episode 41 - The Holiday Year End Special and Top Gun Debate with Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast

In the year end Holiday Special, the guys are once again joined by Adam Jackson to talk about the recent Turkey Shoot, Holiday Auction, and how people outside the hobby view it and the people who do it.    It wouldn't be a Holiday Special if the guy didn't talk about what they want for Christmas and Hanukkah, The Not So Secret Santa, and their hobby resolutions for 2026.  There are no outtakes in this episode, and is unedited as much as possible to keep everything in as it happened....and it is funny.  Make sure to stay until after the end holiday music for a real funny debate between Rob Riv and Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast to finally see what is the better movie...the original Top Gun or its sequel, Top Gun Maverick.   It's a hell of a lot of fun so make sure to listen and enjoy!

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Episode 40 - Why We Do This Hobby with Special Guest Matt McDougall

In this episode, Matt McDougall from Doogs Studio joins the Insanity to talk about his time in the hobby as well as his Doogs Studios 3D Printing company.  Jeff Herne also sits in on the show while Justin goes on his ghost hunt.  The guys first talk about why they do this hobby and how the hobby gives back to them.  Topic 2 gets a little more hectic calling out those who could be considered trophy "whores" in this hobby, this could offend some, but that is the intention.  This is a great show with some great laughs and content.  So take a listen, enjoy, and have some laughs....

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Episode 39 - Ignorance, Arrogance, or Stupidity...Or Maybe it's Just all Three with Special Guest Insider Tim Rhine

On this Episode, the Insanity Crew talk to Tim Rhine whose model was the one that was manhandled at the recent PatCon Show.  This discussion adds more detail and insider information regarding the discussion from Episode 38 and the issue of these IPMS judges touching models regardless of what the rules say.  The discussion gets heating, off the rails at times, but stronger heads prevailed....maybe.  The guys then talk about why it's good to display your work on a base and how it can add to your overall presentation.  There are also 2 fun interviews from Armorcon edited into the show.  One with Aleasha Digman (Slay the Gray) and another with our good friend Tim Rothenberger.  Some really fun and cracy outtakes at the end so make sure to stay for them at the end...

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Episode 38 - Quit Touching the Damn Models!!!  Live Rant to End all Rants...For Now!

This is a short episode that was recorded Live at the recent Armorcon show.  Rob Riv, Steve Tuch, Justin Ryan, and special guest Frank Perrone discuss the most recent model touching controversy at the Patcon show in Massachusetts.  It gets crazy at times, names are dropped (but no models were), and these judges and some other people are called out and held accountable.   Hope you enjoy....

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Episode 37 - Who Would of Figured: Talking Miniatures with Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco

On this episode the guys talk to World Renown figure painters Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco about how they paint their figures and miniatures as well as talk about the upcoming Long Island Miniature Model Show taking place on November 14th and 15th, 2025.  The guys then talk about upcoming shows, what's on the bench and throw out some social media shout outs.  Oh and there is also a nice Riv Rant at the end that needs to be listened to.  Enjoy the show and have some laughs...

Links:

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 36 - It's About Time for Model Car Mania

In this episode the guys talk about a overlooked topic on the Insanity...painting and decaling model cars.  A special announcement is also made on the show which will help expand the Modeling Insanity Group in a great way.  Some awesome discussions and some of the best outtakes heard up till now.  So take a listen and have some laughs....

Links:

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 35 - Nats, Stolen Chips, & Zombie Kits!

In this episode, the guys talk about their experience at the recent IPMS Nationals in Hampton Virginia.  They also discuss the newest IPMS controversy from the show....stolen Insanity Chips which makes Riv go on his first Rant.  After everyone calmed down, well mostly Rob Riv, the guys talk about what 5 kits they would want with them during a Zombie Apocalypse.  The show ends with another Etiquette Rob Riv rant.  A fun and great show, so enjoy and have some fun.  Not as many outtakes as many were left in the show...

Shoutouts: All our friends and listeners who won at the IPMS Nationals

Links:

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 34 - Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

On this episode, the guys re-record the episode, and they are joined by Jason ‘Handsome’ Hanscom from the Scale Model Car Podcast and Blue Ox Model Shop infamy; and they answer the first listener mail.  A listener has the dilemma of being pressured into competing at shows with the insult of “do you even model, bro?”  We all take turns sharing our thoughts, and Justin, coming off of some big life shit, decides to be the Dalai Lama…

We also discuss our comfort zones, and why we should all get out of the comfort zone every once in a while.  Whether completely out of the zone with a different subject matter, or getting out the zone with a new technique (or even just painting…)

Social Media Shout Outs:

Bad Santa - Kathleen Morel P8 Posiedon

Tuch - Luis Paulo’s 1/48 scale Fokker E. III (Eduard)

Donati - Tony Pham Gunpla Diorama-Gundam Vs. Young from Gundam 3 Encounters in Space

Adams - Scott Samo’s Kotare BF 109

Riv - John Stimitz Tamiya French H39

Handsome Jason Hanscom - Jason Hsiao’s ‘ A moment of America vignette found in the Weathered Models page

Find us on the various platforms:

Links:

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

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Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!??  

On this episode, John Bonanni and TJ Haller from the Plastic Posse Podcast join Rob Riv and Steve Tuch from the Insanity to talk all about judging and only judging at shows.  No fluff, no ads, and no BS.  Just straight up honest opinions and discussions about the state of judging at US shows.  Take a listen and enjoy....

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