Greetings! This month, Greg and Andy are very excited to welcome Mr. Jonathan Parshall to the show to discuss the Battle of Midway, which happened 75 years ago this month. Jon is the webmaster of CombinedFleet.com, the foremost web resource on the Imperial Japanese Navy. He also co-authored the book Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway. Later, Andy recounts the experiences he had escorting veterans of the Battle of Midway to commemorative events in the Washington, DC area!
Jonathan Parshall Interview: 12 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 1 Hr 21 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
US Navy Midway 75th Celebration
Greg and Andy are back for Episode 18! In this episode, they discuss the origins of the various different types of warships in history, and how they have influenced our favorite naval miniatures games. They then take a quick look at some recent updates in the realm of naval video games, before moving on to do an in-depth review of Grand Fleets 3rd Edition from Majestic 12 Games!
Types of Naval Ships: 40 min
Naval Video Gaming Update: 1 Hr 49 Min
Grand Fleets 3rd Edition Review: 1 Hr 59 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 46 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Greg and Andy are back this month with an update to a topic they last discussed way back in Episode 2: Class B Naval Games! Next, they take a look back at the history of MBS, which turns 5 years old this month. Later, they talk about their favorite Hollywood movies that feature naval combat, and Andy rounds out the show with an event report on Adepticon 2017.
Class B Games Update: 34 min
MBS At 5 Years: 1 Hr 12 Min
Naval Combat At The Movies: 1 Hr 28 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 15 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Episode 16 is here! This time around, Greg and Andy are joined by Dale to talk about the shooting mechanics used in a few popular naval miniatures games. Later, the trio dig into a detailed review of Star Trek Ascendancy. Finally, Ruckdog discusses his process for choosing a faction in a minis game.
Shooting Mechanics: 32 min
Star Trek Ascendancy Review: 1 Hr 32 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 39 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 15, Andy and Greg are back INNNNN SPAAAACE! Joined by Damion from the Hot LZ podcast, in the first segment they take a look at the background history and factions for the Dropzone/Dropfleet universe, created by Hawk Wargames. In segment two, Greg, Andy, and Damion delve into a a detailed review of the latest Class A space gaming goodness, Dropfleet Commander! Also in this episode is an interview with Eric Louchard of Antimatter Games, and Ruckdog talks tournament preparation.
Dropfleet/Dropzone Background & Faction Overview: 54 Min
Eric Louchard Interview: 1Hr 50 Min
Dropfleet Commander Review: 2 hr 14 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 3 Hr 35 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
It's time for Episode 14, the first episode of the MBS podcast for 2017! Following up on their discussion from Episode 13, Greg and Andy tackle the concept of boarding in space naval games. They are then joined by Josh Linde, aka Spartan Linde, to discuss all the cool Spartan Games events coming to this year's Adepticon. Later, Greg and Andy review the game Deep Wars by Antimatter Games. And finally, they round out the episode by discussing their gaming New Years resolutions!
Space Naval Boarding: 27 Min
Spartan Linde Adepticon Interview: 1Hr 24 Min
Deep Wars Review: 1 hr 43 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 20 Min
2017 Naval Gaming Resolutions: 2 Hr 28 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Lucky Episode 13! For this episode, Greg and Andy tackle the concept of boarding in naval games, and then do their second Naval Gaming Year in Review. Later, Andy chimes in with some lessons from Pearl Harbor that are applicable to naval gaming, and then Greg and Andy round out the episode with a discussion of the DW Kickstarter!
Naval Boarding: 29 Min
Year In Reveiw: 1 hr 13 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 14 Min
DW Kickstarter Discussion: 2 Hr 23 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Strategy, Combat, Myths, Deceptions, by Alan Zimm
Episode 12 is live! Greg and Andy round out their first year of podcasting with an interview of Ken, the Yarkshire Gamer, about his massive Project Jutland. Later, they review Sails of Glory from Ares games, and then finish off with a brief discussion of Dropfleet Commander, the new hotness from Hawk Wargames!
Yarkshire Gamer Interview: 30 Min
Sails of Glory Reveiw: 1 hr 36 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 23 Min
Dropfleet Commander Discussion: 2 Hr 31 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
This month, Greg and Andy welcome William and Micheal back to the show to recap how the Firestorm Armada events went at the Nova Open. Later, Greg and Andy discuss Firestorm Armada Task Force and Dystopian Wars Fleet Action, the two new "fast play" games from Spartan Games!
NOVA Open Recap: 40 Min
FSA TF and DW FA Discussion: 1 Hr 18 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 27 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Star Trek turns 50 years old this month! In celebration, Greg and Andy discuss combat in the Star Trek universe, as seen in the various TV series and movies. Later on, they do a full review of Star Trek Attack Wing. And finally, Greg and Andy discuss their experiences at recent conventions they attended!
Star Trek Combat: 58 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 1 Hr 57 Min
Star Trek Attack Wing Review: 2 Hr 2 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 59 Min
Gencon and Tacticon Experiences:3 Hr 9 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 9, Greg and Andy go after a topic both of them have been looking forward to for quite a while: naval videogames! Later, they do an in-depth review of Fantasy Flight's Star Wars Armada miniatures game. Finally, Greg asks Andy a few questions about his impending trip to Gencon!
Naval Videogames: 52 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 2 Hr 10 Min
Star Wars Armada Review: 2 Hr 17 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 3 Hr 29 Min
Andy's Pre-Gencon Thoughts:3 Hr 35 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 8, Greg and Andy tackle the subject of naval boardgames. These are games that either focus on naval combat exclusively, or have naval combat as one of their key components. Later, they take a look at space carriers, examining the origins of the idea and how the concept of carrier operations is integrated into some of our favorite space naval games!
Naval Boardgames: 47 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 30 Min
Space Carriers: 1 Hr 39 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 3 Hr 0 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
In Episode 7, it's MBS...IN SPAAACE! Greg and Andy are joined by Josh and Phil from the Firebase Delta podcast to discuss Firestorm Armada, the awesome space naval combat game by Spartan Games. The first segment is a roundtable discussion on all things Firestorm, while the second segment is a full review of the game. In Landlubber's Musings, Greg discusses space combat as described in several sci-fi book series. For his segment, Andy discusses the Battle of Jutland. He then interviews Seth, who had the privilege to participate in a Jutland commemorative game at the US Naval War College.
Firestorm Armada Roundtable: 17 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 24 Min
Firestorm Armada Review: 1 Hr 33 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hr 27 Min
Jutland Interview with Seth:2 Hr 33 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Firestorm Armada Official Website
Naval War College Jutland Game Report
For Episode 6, Greg and Andy have Mike and Bill on to discuss all the awesome Firestorm Armada events they are organizing for the 2016 NOVA Open. Later, Greg and Andy do their first review of a Class C game, Axis and Allies War at Sea.
NOVA Open Firestorm Armada Interview 27 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 1 Hr 12 Min
Axis & Allies War At Sea Review: 1 Hr 20 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 2 Hr 15 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
2016 MBS Painting Contest Winners
For Episode 5, Greg and Andy talk about all things Adepticon! They start off discussing the organized play events they participated in, and then move on to the pick up games and all the awesome sights and sounds of the biggest event in miniatures gaming.
==Quick Reference==
Adepticon Organized Events: 36 Min
Landlubber’s Musings: 1 Hr 16 Min
Adepticon Games of Opportunity : 1 Hr 22 Min
Ruckdog’s Report: 1 Hr 55 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
For Episode 4, Greg and Andy do their first ever interview, with John C. and John G! These two fine gentlemen are responsible for a company called Topside Minis (you may have heard of them!). In the second half of the show, they do their second game review, on Halo Fleet Battles from Spartan Games.
==Quick Reference==
TSM Interview: 26 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 1 Min
Halo Fleet Battles Review: 1 Hr 5 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hr 18 Min
Adepticon Preview: 2 Hr 23 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
2016 MBS Painting Contest Entry Forum
For Episode 3, Greg and Andy take another look at the Naval Miniature Game market and talk about Class "C" games. In the second half of the show, they discuss aircraft carrier operations and how they are represented on the tabletop!
==Quick Reference==
Class C Game Overview: 18 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 6 Min
Carrier Operations: 1 Hr 10 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 1 Hr 55 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
2016 MBS Painting Contest Entry Forum
For Episode 2, Greg and Andy take another look at the Naval Miniature Game market and talk about Class "B" games. After that, it's the first MBS Podcast Game Review! Greg and Andy take a look at Dystopian Wars from Spartan Games.
==Quick Reference==
Class B Game Overview: 26 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 18 Min
Dystopian Wars Review: 1 Hr 22 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hrs 18 Min
2016 Gaming Resolutions: 2 Hrs 24 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Star Blazers Fleet Battle System
The first full episode of the Man Battlestations Podcast! In this episode, Greg and Andy take a look at the Naval Miniature Game market and talk about Class "A" games. Later, they look back on 2015 and discuss the major news in the naval gaming hobby over the last year.
==Quick Reference==
Class A Game Overview: 23 Min
Landlubber's Musings: 1 Hr 18 Min
2015 Year in Review: 1 Hr 24 Min
Ruckdog's Report: 2 Hrs 11 Min
Pearl Harbor Remembrance: 2 Hrs 24 Min
==Links Discussed in Show==
Fellow Naval Gamers, it is with great pride and excitement that I am announcing Man Battlestations will be producing a naval miniatures gaming-themed podcast. The first full episode will be released on 7 December 2015, but in the mean time, you can check out what we are calling "Episode 0," which is sort of a preview show that serves as a way for the hosts to introduce ourselves and to lay out exactly why we are doing the show. Please take a listen and let us know what you think!
You can find Episode 0 here:
This is the inaugural episode of the Man Battlestations podcast! In this episode, Greg and Andy lay the groundwork for follow on episodes by introducing themselves and discussing the vision, goals, and format for the show.
==Quick Reference==
Host Bios: 4 min
Show Vision: 25 min
==Links Discussed in Show==