In this episode Will and Stef go through the top non-Games Workshop games they've played recently Also, hobby is still slow, the paint pot challenge is back and Will's discovered a magazine for an old game we love is still going... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/BTfDMPOujTo - Wily Wizard Multi Airbrushing Setup https://youtu.be/WgyPpSRrn1c - Midwinter Minis JOYTOY Knight Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcast https://www.instagram.com/stef_paints https://w...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode Stef and Will talk about what they're excited about with the upcoming new edition of Horus Heresy - new armies? new rules and hopes and dreams! Also, have either of them done any hobby since the hobby holiday? And Will turns the table and puts Stef through a guess who quiz... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/rnevRXwLsGs - Olden Demon Grey Knights https://youtu.be/BZiOCdjN3Oc - MS Paints Battlefleet Gothic Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcas...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week's episode is a bumper holiday episode with Ross and Spin from Phosphex party. Join us for 2 hours of chaos, tangents and usual nonsense as we discuss our holiday hobby projects, take on the Big Fat Hobby Time Quiz 2025 and make our choices in the Hobby Draft! Also check out Ross and Spin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhao_arkhadian/ https://www.instagram.com/phosphex_spin/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcast https://www.instagram.com/stef_paints...
May 26, 2025•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode Stef and Will discuss future hobby goals, after lots of frantic prep for the hobby holiday, the question is what's next? Also this time, getting tempted by Age of Sigmar, and Will plays a game of Yourhammer or Lorehammer... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/gXPW-G00mkc?si=3Ur_YNUA3mAxKlqN - Git Gud display painting 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j6QCpWaanQ - A Vox in the Void - Unofficial Warhammer Audio Drama / Audiobook Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagra...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode Stef and Will discuss ideas for how events could be run better, from awards to technology to meta games. Also this time, both Will and Stef are in maximum panic mode hobby wise with far too much to do! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/lYq_4UeKZQA - Olden Demon on Infinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZSbkdEvThA - Tour of Tabletop Tactics new studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wUyehmXkfs - Plastic factory with pre painted plastic sprues Follow us on Instagram h...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode Stef and Will discuss their worst rules in wargames, from Warhammer 40k to Warmachine & Hordes they rant about their bugbears. Also this time, Will gets his own back with a 20 questions for Stef, we chat about our favourite Golden Demon entries from Adepticon, and Stef is still unable to close out the show properly... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcO7DBk-034 - Air Chop - Zumikito https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWv3VIH_DVs - The Ultimate Modular G...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode Stef and Will welcome another friend of the show Alasdair (aka "The Venusian") to go through his Hobby Escape Pod - where he can only choose 1 paint range, 1 miniature range, 1 game system and 1 hobby project from his life. Also this time, all three are preparing for events, and this week's quiz is by Alasdair... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd2FQXsO7SI - Games Night Kill Team https://www.youtube.com/@MattsHobbyHour - Matt's Hobby Hour https://www.you...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode Stef and Will discuss 3D Printing and where it might lead our hobby in the future. Will it ever overtake plastic as a production or distribution method? And why haven't we started sculpting our own minis yet? Also this time, Stef's got a new book and Will's been using a LOT of decals... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/TR__l8fwprQ?si=ZJzj-3DBnOQ8Bb6y - Trovarion Sanguinor conversion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFutPHOV6cI - Squidmar Verko's Vault video https://www.y...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we welcome friend of the show Joe (joe_paints_sometimes on Instagram) to the Hobby Time Dungeon to chat about his hobby, from Warcry to Warmachine and of course lots of tanks. Also this episode, Will's has a joke based quiz and Stef's still painting Solar Auxilia... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/TI_oKsx0f0U?si=eQQxY6RfeGiysMLx - 40k in 40mins Eldar vs Tau https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx-0wK-WiOo - Metal AF Miniatures Golden Demon strategies https://www.youtube.com...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode Stef and Will discuss who Henry Cavill & Tom Cruise might play in the in the Warhammer 40k universe, along with ideas for other popular supporting characters. Also this episode, Will's on the Necromunda, Stef won something at a recent Warcry event, and the pair play a new quiz format! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/raeOKTEC3qc - The Problem with Warhammer 40k - Adam Something https://youtu.be/Lna6m_kdH30 - Rogue Hobbies learning to sculpt in 7 days Follow us on In...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode Stef and Will make their choices of who they'd f**k, marry and kill in the Warhammer 40k universe. Get ready for some interesting choices and revelations... Also this episode, Stef's finally got a plan for a Golden Demon entry, Will's found the worst board game mechanic in existence and it's the return of Hobby Pointless! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwaaX9PRnF4 - The worst board game mechanics by KamSandwich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lGofsQchB...
Feb 03, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The hobby guys are back with another episode! This time Will's found some "Rules to follow to play at my D&D table" written by someone on Reddit. How far down the list will Stef tap out?.. Also this episode, Stef's been painting more Solar Auxilia and Will plays a new quiz Stef's created! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je68YojKocM - Rogue Hobbies Golden Demon retrospective https://youtu.be/CP2BpAMd3_8 - Don Santuros Double Slapchop Follow us on Instagram https://ww...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to 2025! In this episode we discuss our hobby goals for the upcoming year... maybe... Plus, Stef's already been hobbying, Will's been for a long walk and totally hasn't thrown together a quiz super quickly before recording... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n86RgwyMj3k - Zumikito on Smooth Blending Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcast https://www.instagram.com/stef_paints https://www.instagram.com/will_converts...
Jan 06, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It's the last Hobby Guys of the year! In this episode we look back at the hobby we've done over the past 12 months, and Stef gives some thoughts on Epic after playing for the first time. Plus, Stef has a Christmas themed quiz and Will's had an early Christmas present he's excited about... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHMpQQ9bM4 - Eric’s Hobby Workshop tackling the humble hill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McpwCC1O2CM - Black Magic Craft Trench Crusade Terrain Merr...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
It's the Hobby Holiday bumper episode! We're joined by Ross and Spin to talk about everything we've been up to on our week away, plus Spin gives us his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life. Plus, Will runs The Big Fat Broliday Quiz, pitting Ross, Spin and Stef head to head at our favourite quiz formats so far... What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZTvpsV4AR0 - Flying Raven Studios Dirty Down Snot and Gore Rev...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 1 min
In this episode we chat about the "Hobby Holiday" we are about to embark on with some of our hobby friends - a week of gaming, drinking and eating! We talk about how it all came about, what our plans are and we play a game of hobby bingo. Elsewhere Stef has the quiz "Guess The Year 3", Will can't stop watching Olden Demon's videos and we're both buzzing for Trench Crusade! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/qsHt0UDtEIo - Olden Demon - Tyranid Retrospective https://youtu.be/s0AGP2RSY0o - ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode we the second instalment of our regular feature where one of us discusses an idea for a game - Game Theory. This time, it's Stef with a game featuring wild monsters and AI robots which leans on the competitive side, giving players some interesting tactical decisions... Also, Stef's converted some disgusting space ships, Will's excited about a new video game, and it's the return of the paint pot challenge! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/WsNZOcwQifg - Real Terrain Hobbi...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This episode we welcome another guest onto the pod! Jack - @anvils_of_konor on Instagram and host of the Scapcode podcast joins us to discuss his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life. Elsewhere, Will is in trim hell, Stef's dipping his toe into Horus Heresy and has a head to head quiz! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/YgwK_YaSWd4 - Andy Wardle's Golden Demon entry discussion https://youtu.be/VX2RyZLiOnA - 3D Printing with...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode we introduce a new regular feature where one of us discusses an idea for a game - Game Theory. This time, it's Will with a post-apocalyptic tank combat game inspired by World of Tanks, with scale modelling in mind too. Also, Stef's stepping into the world of Horus Heresy, and Will introduces a new game of "Hobby Pointless" What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/713ZIOUwVM8 - MS Paints - Bad wargame mechanics & tropes https://youtu.be/RgwcGBjESII - Cult of Paint's massive ...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode we welcome our first ever guest onto the pod! Ross from the Horus Heresy podcast Phosphex Party joins us to discuss his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life. Elsewhere, Will has been watching conspiracies, Stef's been painting lizards and also has a 2 player quiz! What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuVXD9f3kW8 - Warhammer 40k Conspiracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97jlJTb_zJg - Fixing Coteaz ...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode Stef and Will introduce their hobby wrestling personas, complete with catchphrases, outfits, nemesis and special moves. Plus, Stef's painted loads of stuff and Will has one heck of a story... What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/EOVEtul4Y7o - Squidmar painting an army as a surprise https://youtu.be/-y7Faoa9o4Q - Siege of Cthonia episode 2 https://youtu.be/dOhQ0MfNn7s - Midwinter minis emotional Blood Angels video Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_po...
Sep 16, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode Stef and Will answer some listener questions. Do tabletop games have to be fair? What's the stupidest hobby related thing they've done? How many 15mm Space Marines can they fit in their mouth?... Plus, Will's hitting the panic button, Stef's trying to find photos of his old models, and Stef has a hobby quiz for Will! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/ijHqBLU2y8Y - Creepy 40k Iceberg https://youtu.be/FaAfo7ZSQLU - Making Paper Banners Follow us on Instagram https://www.in...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week Will and Stef discuss some of the painting courses they've been on, what kind of things they learned and any they would like to go on in the future. (Question from @blade_of_perdition on Instagram) Elsewhere in the episode, Will is painting tiny Eldar and they discuss the new Blood Angel Space Marines from Games Workshop... Plus as always the hobby quiz is back - this time Wargaming Real or Fake? What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/ahGiI9K2xFs - Razorwing Jetfighter conversion h...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week Stef shares his experience winning Bronze at Fen Model Show, and Will playing 6 games in one weekend. Elsewhere this episode Will's found a new game, and Stef's found a new YouTube channel... Plus Stef's got a final hobby quiz for Will! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/HPNC0SioAOE - Awesome Legions Imperialis Board https://youtu.be/ZvC_QLrBfUM - The most evil company to take over the USA Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcast https://www.instagram....
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week Stef and Will discuss some some crazy stories from wargaming. Some famous (or infamous) and others personal experiences. Elsewhere this episode Will is still painting the same model, and Stef wants to play some Age of Sigmar... Plus Stef's got another hobby quiz for Will! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/KrKvud6ZRM0 - Age Of Sigmar Explained in under 26 minutes https://youtu.be/pMfRfa7Aa4w - Surviving a Week with "TOXIC" Competitive Warhammer Players... Follow us on Instagram...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week Stef and Will have a bash at some Hobby Haikus. Their Japanese poems discuss the joys of painting Space Marines, faving fun playing games and how frustrating it is to paint eyes! Why not have a go at some yourself? Elsewhere this episode Will is getting frothy about a game that he wishes was a tabletop game and Stef talks about his experience at another Warcry event at Warhammer World. Plus Stef's got another hobby quiz for Will! What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/MWpHHOENVdg -...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode Will & Stef discuss what's changed in the hobby in the 20+ years since we both started. Everything from the type of games, quality of paints, tools and miniature kits. Plus, Stef gets his own back on Will with a new Guess The Year quiz, and we talk Battlefleet Gothic. What we've been watching: https://youtu.be/UXcfK4GGIO0 - Lizard of Doom eBay challenge https://youtu.be/IwI80Bv9BGk - Nightshift does Warhammer https://youtu.be/jKMSLoAsNbk - Bonus: Goobertown Hobbies on how pla...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we choose which characters from Warhammer The Old World we would F**k, Marry and Kill... Plus, Will talks about his experience at his first Horus Heresy event, Stef went to UK Games Expo and it's the fourth round of the Paint Pot Challenge - can Stef get at least 10 points out of 40? What we've watched: https://youtu.be/EiyX_hQSDIQ https://youtu.be/0PlQQuyx_sI Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcast https://www.instagram.com/stef_paints https://www.inst...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
You're on a ship in deep space. The self destruct has been activated and you can only take some essentials with you on the escape pod - 1 wargame, 1 paint rage, 1 miniatures range and 1 of your hobby projects... what would you take? In this Episode Stef and Will make their choices for the Hobby Escape Pod. Plus Stef shares his experience from MPO Bristol, Will is in panic mode and how will Stef fare in round 3 of the paint pot challenge? What we've been watching links: https://youtu.be/NaxPnkLOD...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this episode we discuss motivation for hobby projects - some thoughts, tips and tricks on ways to keep motivated. Plus it's the second round of the paint quiz and Stef talks about a Warcry tournament he went to recently. What we've been watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv42fpEs7I0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAac_-f3wNI Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hobbytime_podcast https://www.instagram.com/stef_paints https://www.instagram.com/will_converts...
May 13, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
