Mercenary Star Podcast

Mercenary Star Podcast
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A BattleTech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units in the BattleTech Universe, the game, & surrounding products. Check out our YouTube or follow our socials for more! https://www.youtube.com/@mercenarystarpodcast

  1. JAN 3

    2025 Year in Review - Silver Fox FauxHawks

    In the 28th episode of the Mercenary Star Podcast, I am joined by my fellow members of an elite group of BattleTech contributors, The Silver Fox Fauxhawks! Shady origins aside, this group of silver haired & fauxhawk rocking gentlemen help me talk about BattleTech in 2025, our thoughts on products, fiction, events, achievements, collaborations, and what we are excited for in 2026!(**Apologies for my throat clearing up front; I've been sick and I thought I was muting myself, but was pressing the wrong button! I fix it half way through**)Find all of the Silver Fox Fauxhawks in the WolfNet & Valhalla Club discords! Chapters:0:00 - 08:18 Intro & Silver Fox Origin08:18 - 25:45 2025 Released Products25:45 - 36:59 Mercs & Hinterlands & RPG36:59 - 42:27 Mercs Force Building & BSPs42:27 - 43:45 Kids Interruption43:45 - 49:47 Licensed Art & Product dreams49:47 - 56:51 2026 Product Forecast56:51 - 1:07:14 Events & Cons1:07:14 - 1:28:07 Achievements, Projects, & Collabs1:28:07 - 1:34:54 Best & Worst of 20251:34:54 - 1:42:15 Final Thoughts1:42:15 - 1:50:14 Shout Outs1:50:14 - 1:50:59 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubJoin the WolfNet Discord!https://discord.gg/Q3KCqzYFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic used with permission:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

    1h 51m

  2. 11/22/2025

    Glory Warriors & Bear Cavalry Paint Spotlight

    In the 27th episode, we look at the ill-fated Glory Warriors with Dan Zehner, founder of Bear Cavalry Paint! I had an absolute pleasure getting to chat with Dan about our shared love of Ghost Bears, happy little landscapes painted on minis, and the work of creating miniature paints with exceptional coverage, self-leveling properties, and a wide range of colors all while making them sustainable. Check out their new website here:https://www.bearcavalrypaints.comGet ready for their Black Friday deals and SHADES are releasing for Black Friday as well!Follow Bear Cavalry in instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bearcavalrypaints/Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic used with permission:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

    1h 55m

  3. 11/01/2025

    Fox Patrol & Outfoxed Book Preview - with Bryan Young

    On episode 26, we look at the fledgling Fox Patrol mercenary group, and discuss the newly released Outfoxed novel. I'm joined by the author and creator of the Fox Patrol, Bryan Young, as we dive into this small unit trying to make their way in the ilClan era. 0:00 - 12:46 Intro12:46 - 40:01 Lore & Presentation40:01 - 1:11:18 Outfoxed Preview & Discussion1:11:18 - 1:15:53 Forcepack Chat1:15:18 - 1:22:02 Tabletop Play1:22:02 - 1:26:43 Sponsor & Shout-outs/OutroFind more of Bryan Young at his site:https://swankmotron.comCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

    1h 27m

  4. 09/27/2025

    Mercenary Star Podcast - Ep 25 - Illician Lancers

    Episode 25: Kyle(Kaz) and I discuss the mercenary unit, The Illician Lancers! This unit formed from an ancient knightly brotherhood are primed to be a part of the Sea Fox plans in the ilClan era. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Lancers in a campaign or as OpFor!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

    56 min

  5. 08/08/2025

    Mercenary Star Podcast - Ep 24 - Best (& Worst) of GenCon 2025!

    Episode 24: Zemer and I missed out on GenCon, so we come together once again to talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, announcements from GenCon 2025! 0:00 - 3:41 Intro3:41 - 15:20 GenCon Pics & Events15:20 - 38:26 BattleTech Gothic38:26 - 43:16 TRO 3025 Centennial43:16 - 47:14 Dice47:14 - 57:31 Upcoming Forcepacks & Minis57:31 - 1:18:08 BattleTech Aces (4 Boxes)1:18:08 - 1:30:53 Fiction1:30:53 - 1:39:48 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

    1h 40m

  6. 07/29/2025

    Mercenary Star Podcast - Ep 23 - Thumpers

    Episode 23: Zemer and I discuss the little known mercenary unit, The Thumpers! This 3025 all Assault 'Mech unit is surprisingly set to be a major player in the ilClan era, if they only get the chance. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Thumpers in a campaign or as OpFor! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Join the Valhalla Club Discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Follow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/ Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.social Music: TI-84 - StreambeatsbyHarrisHellerNeon Renegade - StreambeatsbyHarrisHeller

    1h 22m

  7. 05/18/2025

    Mercenary Star Podcast - Ep 22 - Black Thorns

    Episode 22: Mario " Brute" Garzolini returns!! The Armor Up podcast co-host joins me to talk about the Black Thorns!! This legendary and controversial(?) mercenary unit have a unique history, yet were lost due to developer error! Join us for a fun ride!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 22m

  8. 04/11/2025

    Mercenary Star Podcast - Ep 21 - Chaos Irregulars

    Episode 21: Chandler from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the Chaos Irregulars!! This newer mercenary unit was a product of BattleCorps and survived the dark times both in game and out! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com

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A BattleTech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units in the BattleTech Universe, the game, & surrounding products. Check out our YouTube or follow our socials for more! https://www.youtube.com/@mercenarystarpodcast

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  • Creator
    Mercenary Star Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Mercenary Star Podcast
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