Tag Archives: Meeples & Miniatures

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.

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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.

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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 re-purposing toys as wargaming models.
2:38:42 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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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.

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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Josh Langley-Shuck for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 – Introduction – We start the show by catching up with what Josh is currently up to.
07:45 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
33:22 – Our Hobby / The Meeples Challenge – We talk about our recent gaming and also review Miniature Wargaming: The Movie
1:11:19 – Review – We take an in-depth look at The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and its recent digital version.
2:29:40 – Outtro – Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of ‘Rise of the Anti-Luff’.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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