What's Taters?? - A SMEGL Podcast

Tyler Stein, David Diaz
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This podcast relates to Games Workshop's Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game (MESBG) and is tied to the Southeast Middle Earth Gaming League (SMEGL). It will seek to provide wise council, as Lindir does to Elrond, for any and all fans of the game and of Tolkien's universe. We will explain the league and discuss topics like hobbying tips, tactics, and event reviews. Ultimately, we aim to promote this wonderful community and get the word out. If you are interested in joining the discussion, you are most welcome to participate in our Discord here: https://discord.gg/hHzrWYrcXw

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 26 - The Long Winter Preview

    Are you planning to attend the Long Winter held in Huntsville, Alabama? If not, are you interested in learning more about how to strategize and list build for an escalation of de-escalation event? Look no further for said "expert" advise and give this episode a listen to hear Lee, David, Raphael, and Joe discuss all that and more! The Smithy3D Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy3D has you covered. Specialized in printing terrain and miniatures for MESBG, The Smithy 3D provides the best prints at the best prices. Head over to thesmithy3d.com to upgrade your tabletop today! The Smithy3D specializes in printing terrain and miniatures primarily for MESBG, providing the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today at thesmithy3d.com Use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders. Link: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you like to create and keep a file of various army list you have either used or plan on testing in the future? Do like seeing a map of current and future events in your area? Do you like keeping a record of the games you have played and gleaning various statistics from the data? Then head on over to Table Top Admiral where, for the low low price of $1, $12 a year, you can create an account, get access to all of those features, and help the Admiral himself continue to improve and grow the platform. Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

    1h 25m

  2. FEB 4

    Episode 25 - SMEGL Hot Takes (1.0)

    If you want to hear some of the hot, or cold, takes from the SMEGL community members then please give this episode a listen! In it are topics from Iron Hills crossbows, paralyze, the balrog, painting competitions, fight value, and more! SMEGL Events Calendar Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_8392671307d208bf055f80ad2935e2df3e0b33889c0ab909776ae6c256cfee62@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York 3D Smithy Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgradeyour tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thesmithy3d.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a mapof current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games youhave played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more withan account on Table Top Admiral for the low low price of just $1/month! Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

    1h 22m

  3. JAN 20

    Episode 24 - SMEGL 2025 Statistics

    Are you curious as to how the dust settled at the end of the 2025 SMEGL season? Are you looking for tips for making 2026 MESBG goals or picking a new army? Then give this episode a list for all that and more! 2025 SMEGL Statistics: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OfdLKYJP_bRpE8fOlsyhcQPq84MknJAoW4xh765djzk/edit?gid=0#gid=0 3D Smithy Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thesmithy3d.com/⁠⁠⁠ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a map of current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games you have played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more with an account on Table Top Admiral for the low low price of just $1/month! Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

    47 min

  4. JAN 5

    Episode 23 - Thorin's Company Special

    Brought to you by popular demand, in this episode our very own Sam Coomes (NC) discusses his thoughts on Thorin's Company after taking it throughout the entirety of 2025. If you're interested more about Sam, Thorin's Company, or insight into the experience of taking one list all year, then please give this episode a listen! If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional information, you can find their websites linked below! 3D Smithy Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders Link: ⁠⁠https://www.thesmithy3d.com/⁠⁠ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a map of current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games you have played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more with an account on Table Top Admiral for the low low price of just $1/month! Link: ⁠⁠https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

    48 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Episode 22 - March on Music City Recap (2025)

    Are you curious about SMEGL's final event of 2025 unfolded in Nashville, TN? Do you want to learn more about how SMEGL's first team event progressed? Do you want to hear about some of the games played and how everyone placed? Well learn that and more as Tyler and Tim discuss their experience from the event. If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional information, you can find their websites linked below! 3D Smithy Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders Link: ⁠https://www.thesmithy3d.com/⁠ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a map of current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games you have played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more with an account on Table Top Admiral for the low low price of just $1/month! Link: ⁠https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

    1h 32m

  6. 12/17/2025

    Episode 21 - Changes coming to SMEGL in 2026

    Are you curious about what SMEGL might look like next year? Do you want to know more about what's coming to include insight into the podcast, SMEGL merchandise, event structure, and more? Then give this short episode a listen to learn about that and extras as you get excited for and make personal SMEGL goals for 2026! If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional information, you can find their websites linked below! 3D Smithy Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tiredof failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders Link: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a map of current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games you have played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more with an account on Table Top Admiral for the low lowprice of just $1/month! Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

    27 min

  7. 10/27/2025

    Episode 20 - Nova 2025 Recap

    In this episode Zach and Tyler travel back in time to provide highlights of their Grand Tournament (GT) games from Nova.

    44 min

  8. 08/04/2025

    Episode 19 - Scenarios 7-12

    Join David, Collin, Sawyer, Shayne, and Tyler in this episode covering both the Hold Objective and Kill the Enemy Pools, focusing exclusively on the "new" scenarios released after the most recent rule book. If you're a new player and don't have the book, this is a great episode to learn how the scenarios are set up, scored, and some tips and tricks on how to best play them. Give it a listen and we hope you enjoy!

    1h 14m
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This podcast relates to Games Workshop's Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game (MESBG) and is tied to the Southeast Middle Earth Gaming League (SMEGL). It will seek to provide wise council, as Lindir does to Elrond, for any and all fans of the game and of Tolkien's universe. We will explain the league and discuss topics like hobbying tips, tactics, and event reviews. Ultimately, we aim to promote this wonderful community and get the word out. If you are interested in joining the discussion, you are most welcome to participate in our Discord here: https://discord.gg/hHzrWYrcXw

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