War With A Mate

Andy and James
  • 5.0 (18)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

Join Andy and James as they play an unfinishable board game to completion, or die trying. From the first 14 episodes figuring out how to play, followed by their near 100-episode practice run of 6 Turns, the guys are eyeing up the full 111-Turn game that will take them maybe the rest of their mortal lives. With weekly doses of game recap, listener mail, Andy's History Corner and tangent-friendly "Common Ground" segments, this playthrough is only achievable for the Subtle, Humble and Brave. SPI's The Campaign For North Africa is a comically complicated board game that feels like a practical joke. Published in 1978, with no evidenced completions of the 111-Turn game, this is a behemoth board game like no other. Learning the ropes - Ep 1 - 14 Practice Turn One - Ep 15 - 37 Practice Turns Two to Six - Ep 38 - Present Email: info@WarWithAMate.co.uk Website: WarWithAMate.co.uk Instagram: WarWithAMate

  1. Jul 20

    Episode 85: Bardia

    The final push has begun. Op Stage Two of Turn Six draws to a close as Andy makes a devastating push, taking the fight exactly where it needs to be; Bardia. James’ units flounder in attempts at defence, but not all hope is lost for the Axis forces. It’s all to play for, in such little time. This week’s Mailbag sees an original story realised, Andy’s History Corner gives some high-altitude, high-octane action and Common Ground brings Andy and James back to where it all began.

    Episode 85: Bardia

  2. Jul 10

    Episode 84: Andrew’s Choice

    The Second Op Stage of Turn Six has unleashed Andy’s fury, laying waste to more of James’ forces and leaving the future of Bardia, Tobruk, and vast stretches of desert up in the air - with only one decision to decide where the final stretch plays out. Andy’s History Corner sees out the end of the Ottoman Empire, and Common Ground really moves the goalposts. Email: info@WarWithAMate.co.uk Website: WarWithAMate.co.uk Instagram: WarWithAMate

    Episode 84: Andrew’s Choice

  3. Jul 4

    Episode 83: The Great Game, The Beautiful Game

    Op Stage One is over, and the guys have been caught unawares by the outcomes - who’d have thought it? It’s all turned on its head, and the end of the turn is looking as uncertain as ever. This week’s History Segment shows that the British Empire doesn’t understand what loneliness is, the Mailbag takes to the skies and Common Ground teaches the world a lesson in what REAL sportsmanship is.

    Episode 83: The Great Game, The Beautiful Game

  4. Jun 27

    Episode 82: If It’s The Last Thing I Do

    The end is near. In an audio-issue filled episode, the guys commence Turn Six, with some unexpected last minute obstacles appearing for Andy, giving James an opportunity to (possibly) pull things around. Sales tomfoolery is afoot in the Mailbag, the History Segment touches on surprisingly positive British decisions and Common Ground has everyone feeling a little boxed in.

    Episode 82: If It’s The Last Thing I Do

  5. Jun 20

    Episode 81: Last Chance Saloon

    The penultimate turn is over, and all tang stands between Andy and James and the full game is Turn Six. A very hard fought series of battle in the conclusion of the Land Movement leaves the theatre in an uncertain state, with both sides taking losses tactically and psychologically. The Mailbag unravels some questionable purchases, the History Segment reveals a fatal flaw in naval development and the guys accidentally stumble across the most wholesome Common Ground to date.

    Episode 81: Last Chance Saloon

  6. Jun 14

    Episode 80: All The Rage

    This week a minor setback proves to be too much for James’ patience to take, as Andy makes impressive strides with the end of Turn Five on the horizon. The History Segment further sets the stage for the First World War and a Common Ground that comes with a lot of baggage, all to be enjoyed in this discontent-filled content!

    Episode 80: All The Rage

  7. Jun 6

    Episode 79: Backing Track

    The guys are back from the first WwaM Live Show at the UK Games Expo, and have returned to the eternal trenches of war. The final Op Stage of Turn Five is underway, with a very lopsided Air Phase due to inclement weather. The mailbag brings to mind Andy & James’ other boardgame exploits, the History Segment sees an escalating situation for the Ottoman Empire and Common Ground really challenges the way we go from Map A to Map B. Sorry about the noise!

    Episode 79: Backing Track

  8. Jun 1

    Episode 78: The 13th Month

    Twins, crab and a lion, maybe? Speaking of written in the stars, the trucks are delivering resources because it’s a truck day! Little in terms of action from the guys today, but plenty in terms of mailbags addressing previous Common Ground, a History Segment that is bursting at the STEAMS and propositions of showing what the very best of us can look like - at our worst.

    Episode 78: The 13th Month
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About

Join Andy and James as they play an unfinishable board game to completion, or die trying. From the first 14 episodes figuring out how to play, followed by their near 100-episode practice run of 6 Turns, the guys are eyeing up the full 111-Turn game that will take them maybe the rest of their mortal lives. With weekly doses of game recap, listener mail, Andy's History Corner and tangent-friendly "Common Ground" segments, this playthrough is only achievable for the Subtle, Humble and Brave. SPI's The Campaign For North Africa is a comically complicated board game that feels like a practical joke. Published in 1978, with no evidenced completions of the 111-Turn game, this is a behemoth board game like no other. Learning the ropes - Ep 1 - 14 Practice Turn One - Ep 15 - 37 Practice Turns Two to Six - Ep 38 - Present Email: info@WarWithAMate.co.uk Website: WarWithAMate.co.uk Instagram: WarWithAMate

Information

  • Creator
    Andy and James
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © War With A Mate 2025
  • Show Website
    War With A Mate

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