Tag Archives: Meeples & Miniatures

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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Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours for this episode of the podcast.

00:00 – Introduction – We start the show by catching up with Terras, and find out what the latest offerings from Geek Nation Tours.
17:05 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases, plus we consider if the waiting time for Kickstarters impacts our eventual enjoyment of the games/models we ordered.
58:40 – Our Hobby / The Meeples Challenge – Teras talks about Kill Team and Frostgrave, Neil discusses Imperial Assault: Legends of the Alliance and Escape from Colditz whilst Mike gives an update on his LOTR painting. We also catch up on the latest progress on the Challenge.
1:35:45 – Review – It’s time to talk big, stompy fighting machines as Mike & Teras chat to Neil, giving an in-depth look at Adeptus Titanicus
2:43:10 – Outtro – Closing thoughts, plus the latest edition of ‘Rise of the Anti-Luff’.

We hope you enjoy the show.

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