Episode 72 - Ray and Lee of the Posties Deliver on Salute
Welcome to the Show and today I have a couple of guests on the show who I have known for a few years via the Analogue Hobbies Winter Paint Challenge (see Episode 18 for more).
Ray Rousell and Big Lee Hadley have been around the hobby for many years, both running successful wargaming blogs, with Lee branching off into the world of the Utubes in recent years, having his popular question of the week videos every Sunday.
As usual we start with a bit of an introduction and general game chat before using the second part of the show to discuss the Posties Rejects group that both Ray and Lee belong to.
After the usual mayhem of the Quiz we get down to an in depth discussion of the recent Salute 52 Wargames Show down in that there London.
This is a really fun episode with a couple of great guys who have a similar outlook on the hobby to me, hope you enjoy it.
Rays blog is here
Don't Throw a 1
Lees is here
BigLee's 'Miniature Adventures'
I will be returning in a week or so with a further exciting update on the German Raid on the Isle of Wight in WW2 with Paul Thompson.
Looking forward to that.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
--------
3:43:38
Episode 71 - Company of Makers - Veterans and Wargaming
Hello everyone and welcome once again to the Yarkshire Gamer Reet Big Wargames Podcast.
Today for the 71st episode I have three guests, Steve Bomford who runs the Company of Makers (CoM) Organisation which helps Veterans adapt to civilian life post service. Nick Denning who is a former British Army Infantry Officer who is developing a near future Wargame with the assistance of CoM and Conrad Steele - Benny, a 30 plus year RAF Veteran who is heavily involved in the organisation of CoM events.
Between us we discuss their individual careers and involvement in Wargaming before moving on to discuss the work that The Company of Makers does. At the end of the show we widen out the discussion to cover the link between Veterans and Wargaming, the benefits it can bring and how we, as individuals can help.
It was an interesting and often thought provoking discussion which I hope you will enjoy.
If you would like to know more about the Company of Makers their website is here
Company of Makers – Podcasts | Talks | Workshops
My next episode will be with The Posties Rejects, Ray and Big Lee when we will be having a chat around their channels and blogs as well as a review of the recent Salute Show in that there London.
Until next time, Sithee
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire |Gamer
--------
2:15:53
Episode 70 - Jared Fishman - 20 Sided Gamified Podcast
Welcome to Episode 70 of the show and today I sit down with fellow gamer and podcaster Jared Fishman.
Jared runs the US based 20 Sided Gamified show and its a Wargaming show with a broad topic base which has a slant towards the educational value of our hobby in a wider context.
My guest is a teacher and has used gaming in his lessons as a great teaching tool, something I'm sure all of us would have enjoyed when we were at school.
As you would expect with two podcasters we rattle on a bit so it might be a two or three sittings to get through the show, or you might be hard core and get some painting done in a oner !
My next guest is one of a number who are trying to make their minds up on when they can do a recording, so I'll be back in a couple of weeks with someone !
20 Sided Gamified is available on all major podcast hosts, here is the Apple link
20 Sided Gamified Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
And on the Utubes
Introduction to the 20 Sided Gamified Podcast. Welcome to the Fold!
Hopefully see you at Salute
Until next time, Sithee
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
--------
3:56:08
Episode 69 - Arran Johnston - Jacobite Rising
Hello all and welcome to Episode 69 of the Reet Big Wargames Podcast.
My guest today is Arran Johnston, Arran works with the Scottish Battlefield Trust and the Battle of Prestonpans Museum increasing awareness of the History of conflicts in the Highlands, Lowlands and Isles.
A specialist in the Jacobite Rising Arran has had a number of books published on that subject as well as Cromwells earlier campaigns in Scotland. On top of his day job he has also done some historical re-enactment, so as my grandma would say " He knows his eggs"
Arran has a personal website covering his historical work here
https://www.arranjohnston.co.uk/
The work he does with the Battle of Prestonpans Museum can be found here
https://www.battleofprestonpans1745.org/
Recently Arran has begun to use Wargaming as a tool to tell the story of the Jacobite Rising and has chronicled the Campaigns in a series of "What If" videos on the museums YouTube Channel.
The decisions made, by the Jacobites in the first run through and by the Government in the second have been made by members of the public which has been a really interesting experiment. You can tune into the campaign here
www.youtube.com/@Prestonpans1745
I think all wargamers would love to be involved in such a well run campaign.
My next guest will be Jared Fishman from the US Wargaming Podcast, 20 Sided Gamified Podcast.
See you soon
Regards Ken
--------
2:19:57
Episode 68 - Martyn Kelly - Wargaming Pavia
On the 500th Anniversary of one of the most pivotable battles of the Great Italian Wars, what better to do that a deep dive into the battle of Pavia, with a specific slant on recreating the battle on the tabletop.
I'm joined by Martyn Kelly who has last on the show 2 years ago. He is well known for his exquisite Big Games at Historicon in the US and this year he will be putting on a huge recreation of the Italian Wars classic.
Neither Martyn or myself are historians, just enthusiastic wargamers, we give our own briefing introduction on the history of the battle before moving on to a deep dive on the orders of battle and figures used in Martyns game.
After that we talk about the terrain for the battle and how that is recreated in miniature before eventually getting to the battle itself and how that presents challenges on the tabletop.
Martyn has an excellent blog College of Kings on which he posts updates on the project.
https://www.collegeofkings.com/
Please like, subscribe and leave a review wherever you see the show.
I'll be back in a couple of weeks when I will be talking to Aaron Johnston who works for the Battle of Prestonpans Trust and runs the What If, 1745 Jacobite Campaign on the YouTube.
See you then
Sithee
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
A wargaming Podcast covering that modern day rarity, The Big Game.
No 10 figures a side on a 3ft square table here old chap. All scales, all periods, so long as its BIG.
You know what they say ”Go Big or Go Home” We, my friends have gone Big !
Each episode will look at a different aspect of the Big Wargame and do a little bit to bring them back into fashion. Is it a coincidence that Warlord games bring an Epic scale box set out just after this podcast went to air ! I don’t think so, so get on board the Big Game Train and let’s ride it down a 30 foot table.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
New Zealand