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Now displaying: 2022
Dec 17, 2022

Josh Linde returns to the MBS podcast after a long absence to discuss the plans for his upcoming Schaumburg Prime Offensive event being held at Adepticon! The event will feature a three-round tournament using the A Billion Suns rules. 

Links Discussed

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/5346201365485685/

A Billion Suns: http://abillionsuns.space/

Adepticon 2023: https://www.adepticon.org/

Josh's Blog: http://thewaygate.blogspot.com/

Dec 13, 2022

Andy has Alan S. on the show to discuss the recent game he ran at Milleniumcon, held outside Ausin, TX. 

Links discussed on the show:

Milleniumcon's Website: https://www.millenniumcon.info/

BGG Page for AH's Midway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2250/midway

Heart of Texas Wargamers FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399197067945312

 

Nov 27, 2022

Andy is joined by returning guest Rob for this month's Hobby Update and Community SITREP! Andy and Rob discuss what they have been painting and playing, then look at the most recent activity across the MBS community. Finally, they take a look at a few recent product releases from Warcradle, Warlord Games, Brigade Models, and more!

Do you have a product you would like to see featured on the show? Do you have a question about this episode or a suggestion for a future show? Let us know by emailing us at: podcast@manbattlestations.com

Links Discussed on the Show:

MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManBattlestations

Texas Broadside convention: http://www.txbroadside.com

Nov 8, 2022

Andy is back with another episode! In a bit of a departure from the usual fare at MBS, Episode 70 features an interview with Michael "Mick" Farnworth, who has a new book on modelling and painting Vietnam-era wargames that has just been published by Military Miniature Press. During their discussion, Mick and Andy discuss the challenges of book writing and publishing, as well as the content of Mick's new book and why a naval gamer might be interested in picking up a copy.

Note: Andy was provided with a review copy of Mick's book.

Links Discussed on the Show:

Mick's Painting Guide Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/136386787001968/

Military Miniature Press Store Page for Modeling and Painting Vietnam Wargames:

https://militaryminiaturepress.com/product/modeling-painting-vietnam-wargames/

MBS Etsy Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManBattlestations

Oct 31, 2022

Ruckdog is back with a solo review of Castles in the Sky by Osprey Games! What does Andy think of EasyE's latest rule set? Have a listen and find out!

Castles in the Sky: https://ospreypublishing.com/castles-in-the-sky?___store=osprey_usa

MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManBattlestations

 

Oct 27, 2022

After a hiatus over the summer due to Andy being deployed, the MBS Podcast is back! Greg and Andy discuss what they have been reading, painting, and playing over the summer, spend a few minutes talking about the Kenobi TV show, cover some highlights of what has been posted on the forums recently, and touch on a few major new releases and pre-orders. Greg also makes a very special announcement...

Apr 17, 2022

Greg and Andy are back with another episode of the Man Battlestations Podcast! This time around, they do a bit of a retrospective on the history of MBS, which has  now been online for 10 years!

Apr 7, 2022

A little later than planned, Greg and Andy are back to talk about all the things they got up to in their gaming hobby during the month of March! Also discussed are new releases and the latest MBS Community SITREP!

Mar 28, 2022

This episode, Greg and Andy discuss their experiences with a new (to them!) virtual gaming tool, Tabletop Simulator! In this episode, they discuss what TTS is, how it works, what they like and don't like about it, and even mention a few alternatives if TTS isn't your thing!

Links discussed on the episode:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/

Feb 28, 2022

It's that time again! Greg and Andy are back with the monthly hobby update. After discussing what they have been painting, playing, watching, and reading lately, it's on to the Community Sitrep. They finish up with a disucussion of some exciting new products!

Links discussed on the show:

Tower of Skulls by Richard Frank: https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Skulls-History-Asia-Pacific-1937-May/dp/1324002107

Warcradle Annuncement on March Releases:

https://blog.warcradle.com/blog/march-releases-the-union-are-set-to-make-quite-the-splash-with-the-enterprise

Combined Arms from Warlord Games;

https://us.warlordgames.com/collections/combined-arms

Brigade Models Uruguay Faction:

https://www.brigademodels.co.uk/Blog/2022/02/libertad-o-muerte/

MBS Forum Poll on TTS: http://www.manbattlestations.com/forum/index.php?topic=3104.0

Help support the show! Consider buying some MBS Swag at the MBS Etsy Store!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManBattlestations

 

 

Feb 14, 2022

For Episode 63, Greg and Andy have Jason Weiser on for an interview! Jason is the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Military Miniature magazine, a new publication that is focused on the American wargaming hobby.

https://militaryminiature.com/

Feb 7, 2022

Greg and Andy are joined by regular guest Rob for another review. This time, they are taking a look at Tarawa 1943, a solitare game based on the famous WWII battle by Worthington Publishing.

Links discussed on the show:

https://www.worthingtonpublishing.com/collection/idzl1syo43ys6s15dcvgmz0l8jufwa

Jan 30, 2022

Greg and Andy are joined by Rob for Episode 61 as they take alook at the new print-on-demand game Bismarck Solitare, by Worthington Publishing!

https://www.worthingtonpublishing.com/bismarck-solitaire

Jan 21, 2022

Greg and Andy are back with the first episode of the MBS Podcast in the newer, streamlined format. In this episode, they discuss what they have been painting, playing, and watching over the last month. Then, Andy digs into the MBS Community SITREP, and then they finish off with an overview of some exciting new naval wargaming products.

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