Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy

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Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy

An irregular podcast looking at wargaming, from historical gaming such as Black Powder, Bolt Action and Chain of Command to Scifi and Fantasy with Warhammer 40k and Frostgrave.

  1. Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025

    8 JAN

    Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025

    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. Links: Subscribe to WSS Space Battles: A Spacefarers Guide (Wombat Games) Table Ready from Warbases The Wars of the Roses, Hail Caesar (warlord) SAGA Age of Chivalry Victrix Wargames Atlantic Liberation of South Vietnam

    48 min
  2. Competitive Gaming

    05/12/2024

    Competitive Gaming

    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. Links: War of the Roses, Hail Caeser (Warlord) Spectre Mythos (Spectre Miniatures) Armies of Germany, Bolt Action (Warlord) Conquest: Alexander & Hannibal, Strength & Honour (Too Fat Lardies) Debris of War German Veteran Infantry Platoon (Warlord)

    59 min
  3. WSS93 - Meeting Strange Men

    06/11/2024

    WSS93 - Meeting Strange Men

    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. Links: Vanguard Normandy (Warlord) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warlordgames/vanguard-normandy The Silver Bayonet: Italy: The Shades of Calabria (Osprey) The Armies of Westphalia and Wurzburg 1807-1814 The Fall of Berlin (RKX Miniatures) Des tranchées aux barricades: Revolt in the Desert Warfare 2024 Battleground Firestorm Games Footsore Miniatures

    49 min
  4. Wargaming on a Budget

    09/10/2024

    Wargaming on a Budget

    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.  Links: WSS Online Freakz: Mutant Murder Machines Reisswitz Press For Ireland and King James! The Jacobite Infantry at the Battle of Aughrim 1691 IWM Podcast Festival BeerandPretzels.co.uk Partizan

    45 min
  5. New Editions

    03/09/2024

    New Editions

    In this episode, the team reunites to catch up on all the exciting things they've been up to during the summer. Chris has had a sneak preview of Bolt Action 3. He shares his exclusive first look at the updated rules, and the team dives into a discussion about the pros and cons of new rule versions. Guy also brings us the latest updates from the world of wargaming. Links: WSS Subscription Bolt Action 3 (Warlord) Guards of Traitor Toll (Grey for Now) Sarissa CMYK Nam ’68, Tour of Duty (Plastic Soldier Company) LaserCast

    52 min
  6. Caulking with the boys

    29/07/2024

    Caulking with the boys

    This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy podcast is a mixed bag. We kick things off with the launch of the Great War Games Survey for 2024. Following up on last month's chat with Joe Bilton, we'll delve back into terrain and Jasper's experiments with the wonder product of decorators' caulking. Additionally, Guy brings us the latest news from the world of wargaming. Links: Great Wargaming Survey WSS Online General D'Armee 2 (Reisswitz Pres) Blood Red Roses (Society of Ancients) Tint Tiny Terrain (Baccus) Baccus; Teeny Tiny Terrain - The movie!

    52 min
  7. WSS89 - Terrain Talk

    09/07/2024

    WSS89 - Terrain Talk

    In this episode, Jasper brings us some big news about Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy, and we talk to terrain guru Joe Bilton who gives us some hints and tips.   Links: WSS Online, a new way to read Server Down, websites out ‘Nam 68 (PSC) Bolt Action: Third Edition Stargrave: Dead or Alive (Osprey)

    1h 3m
  8. Inspiration

    05/06/2024

    Inspiration

    In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team reflect upon what in the media has inspired them with their gaming. Links: Deathship One Chain of Command Far East Handbook Forgotten Battles: Raids in the European Theatre 1939-1945 Band of Brothers (2001) Hornblower (1998-2003) Sharpe (1993-2008) Cross of Iron (1977) Attack (1956) Bridge Too Far (1977) Theirs is the Glory (1946) The Rest is History Spartacus (1960) Spartacus: Blood & Sand (2010-2013) Rome (2005-2007) Mersada (1981) Gladiator (2000) Bequest to the Nation (1973) Black Hawk Down (1997) Full Metal Jacket (1987) Sahara (1943) T-34 (2018) Fury (2014) The 317th Platoon (1965) The Winter War (1989)

    46 min
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An irregular podcast looking at wargaming, from historical gaming such as Black Powder, Bolt Action and Chain of Command to Scifi and Fantasy with Warhammer 40k and Frostgrave.

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