Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy
An irregular podcast looking at wargaming from Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Magazine.
Episodes
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team discusses beating the blues and staying motivated when hobby enthusiasm begins to fade. Every wargamer experiences those periods when projects stall, inspiration dries up, and even getting figures onto the tabletop feels like hard work. The group shares ideas for staying engaged, rediscovering enthusiasm, and keeping the hobby enjoyable when the mojo disappear...
In this episode, we look back at this year's Salute and ask whether it still holds its place as the must-attend event in the wargaming calendar.
Guy was on the ground taking it all in, joined by Joe Mealy as his wing man, with Mark also making an appearance. Together, they share their impressions of the day, from standout games and eye-catching displays to the broader trends shaping the hobby.
Coming up on today's episode, we will be bringing you the latest news from the world of wargaming.
After that, Guy sits down with Ian Strickland from Warlord Games to talk about what's been happening at Warlord, their latest releases, and what's coming up next.
There is plenty to get into…
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The Chronicles of Midgard
Brunderkrieg 1
Kepis & Bayonets
Torpedoes and Tides
Salute
Guy speaks to Peter Valinski, organiser of The Beachhead Tabletop Games Expo, about running one of the UK's largest tabletop gaming shows. With thousands of attendees, clubs, traders and publishers all under one roof, Beachhead has become a major fixture on the wargaming calendar. Plus the team catch up on what is new in the world of wargaming.
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Irregular Miniatures
CYMK Old West, Sarrisa
Crimean Ottoman Turks, Warlord Game...
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus is joined by Guy, Jasper, Chris, and Mark for a discussion about painting.
The team talk about what they enjoy painting, how they approach it, and whether they have favourite sculpts or manufacturers that keep them coming back to the painting table.
The episode also includes the latest hobby news from Guy at Bowers Villas.
...In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team catch up on the latest news from 'Bowers Villas', including upcoming releases and community events. Guy then talks with Andy and Charlie from Wargames Atlantic about their growing range of plastic figures and what they have in the works for the coming months.
We finish with a look at what everyone has been doing on their hobby desks, with plenty of inspiration ...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team talk all things 3D — from printing and design to how it's changing the hobby. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Villas, keeping everyone up to date with what's new in the world of wargaming.
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Zero Hour, Gripping Beast
02 Hundred Hours, Grey For Now Games
Market Stall, Victrix
Frontier of Empire, Rule Breaker Games
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, the team chat about something a little different, fantasy wargaming. How does it compare with historical gaming? Is one better than the other, or is it all just about enjoying the game, whatever the setting?
Before diving into the discussion, Guy brings us the latest news from the hobby.
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Dragon Rampant: Second Edition (Ospre...
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, Angus is joined by Guy, Mark, Chris and Jasper. After the latest updates from "Bowers Towers," Guy sits down with Martin Feller to talk about his game Kugelhagel. Originally published in German 18 years ago and now available in English, Kugelhagel offers fast-play rules for eighteenth and nineteenth-century battles, including the Napoleonic wars.
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In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus, Chris, Guy and Jasper take a close look at this year's Great Wargaming Survey. They discuss some of the questions, how each of them answered, and what those answers reveal about their own approaches to the hobby. The team also places this year's responses in the wider context of previous surveys, looking at the long-term trends shaping the wargaming community.
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In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we're handing things over to our global correspondents for a series of reports on the wargaming scene in their regions. Find out what's popular, what's new, and what's drawing players to the tabletop from Europe to Australia and beyond.
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Great Wargames Survey
Bolt Action, Walord Games
Konflikt 47, Warlord Games
Hail Caesar, Warlord Games
Wargames Atlantic
Frost...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we bring you the latest hobby news, new releases, and all the usual chatter from the wargaming world.
Then we tackle a topic that some of us (naming no names… Angus) find a bit of a slog—learning new rules. How do we approach a brand-new system without losing the will to game? From rulebook wrangling to memory mishaps, we share our thoughts, ...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we're delving into the heart of tabletop gaming: mechanics. What makes a ruleset feel smooth and immersive? How do designers strike the right balance between realism, fun, and playability? We explore the design choices that shape our wargaming experiences.
As always, the team begin with the latest from the world of wargaming in our regular news roundup from "Bowers Tow...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, it's all about the news!
Guy gives us the latest scoop on what's been arriving through the letterbox at Bowers Towers — from new releases to exciting rulebooks and shiny miniatures. Then, we take you to the show floor at Salute, where Guy caught up with a range of traders and game designers to bring you the freshest updates straight from the UK's biggest wargaming event.
...This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy podcast is a little different. Rather than charging headlong into a pre-planned topic, the team handed the reins over to you—our loyal listeners! So, for this episode, they gathered your questions and suggestions for future show themes and tried to give you some answers.
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3 men in a shed wargaming
Table Ready Terrain, Warbases
Monty v Rommel, Rapid Fire!
The Bad and the Ugly, ...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team explores the science of terrain placement—how to set up your tabletop for the best possible game.
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In this episode, the team takes a look back at 2024, sharing their personal highlights from the year and reflecting on the standout moments in the world of wargaming. They also discuss their exciting plans and projects for the year ahead, giving you a glimpse of what's to come.
As always, Guy brings us up to speed with the latest news and releases from the wargaming community.
In this episode, Guy and Chris head to Firestorm Games in Cardiff to participate in a Barons' War tournament. Guy catches up with the tournament organiser for an insightful chat while Chris shares his thoughts on tournament gaming—a rare experience for him!
As always, we also bring you all the latest news and updates from the wargaming world.
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War of the Roses, Hail Caeser (Warlord)
Spectre Mythos (Spectre Miniatures)
Armies ...
In this episode, on top of all the wargaming news, we dive into a common challenge for wargamers of all experience levels: finding new people to share the tabletop battlefield with. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned wargamer looking to expand your circle, we discuss tips, tactics, and resources for finding like-minded players, from local clubs to online communities.
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Vanguard Normandy (Warlord)
https://www.kickst...
In this episode, the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team bring you all the latest news from the world of wargaming. They also dive into the topic suggested by regular listener ChatGPT — wargaming on a budget. The guys explore how to get the most out of your gaming experience without breaking the bank.
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WSS Online
Freakz: Mutant Murder Machines
Reisswitz Press
For Ireland and King James! The Jacobite Infantry at the Battle ...
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