In part two of a special two-part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2025, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want to play the games on their terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which their publishers no longer su...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 39 min
In part one of a special two-part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2025, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want to play the games on their terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which their publishers no longer su...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 118
We chat with Eli (Redwetskeleton) about his new hobby YouTube channel and his time at Adepticon 2025. Follow Eli ( redwetskeleton ) Subscribe to his YouTube channel .
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
We chat with our friend Chad about Games Workshop’s newest Eldar releases, including the new Phoenix Lords and Aspect Warriors! Follow Chad ( aeldariwolf )
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We chat with Eli about our Vastarian Inq28 and the incredible daemons he created for the climax of the event. All hail the Child Inverted. Follow Eli ( redwetskeleton ) Read more about the event here . See The Child Inverted !...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 22 min
We chat with Dave Taylor, of Dave Taylor Miniatures, about his time with Games Workshop and how that led him starting his production studio. We also talk with him about his experience at the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas. Follow Dave Taylor Miniatures ! Read more about the Vastarian event here . Follow the 28 Collected Kickstarter !...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 32 min
We chat with Steve and Gage, from the Hive Scum podcast, about the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas. Follow: Steve Hupfer ( sovthofheaven ) Gage Bridgeman ( noclearcoat ) Read more about the event here .
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min
In the evening after the final day of the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas, we interviewed many of the participants! Including: Martin McCoy ( martin.mccoy.art ) Shane Brockway ( 7he_blindman ) Brad Smith ( brad506187 ) Mike DeBolt ( gundamofficialhobby ) Tim Gerber-Fleury ( howlingmad_looping ) Grant Sawyer ( underworldalliance ) Eli Parsons ( redwetskeleton ) Jonny Lashley ( witchhammerstudio )...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Just days after our Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston, we are joined by Weirding Way and Modern Synthesist to reflect on the event. Follow Weirding Way Follow Modern Synthesist Follow Geo Rutherford and learn about Point Nemo !...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 35 min
In this episode we are joined with Trey ( IIII ) and Martin ( martin.mccoy.art ) to talk about how Neil Hollis used AI to create the backdrop for his Gold winning Exodite at 2024 Golden Demon at Adepticon. We go on to talk more broadly about how AI could influence the miniature hobby going forward.
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 110
In this episode, we talk about miniature photography, touching on cellphone cameras to film cameras. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different cameras and give suggestions of elements to consider to improve your miniature photography.
May 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we interview people at Adepticon (2024), the United States largest miniature wargames convention! It was our first time at the convention, but we were able to set up our recording equipment in the Grimdark Hallway, run by our friends from Hive Scum . Below are time stamps of where you can listen to each interview! 00.56 - Greg Wier ( denimdayjob ) chats with Eli ( Redwetskeleton ) and Jonny ( witchhammerstudio ) the morning after their first day at the convention. 06.06 - Eric a...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 46 min
In part two of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024 , a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games on their own terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which are no longer supported by ...
Feb 06, 2024•2 hr 47 min
In part one of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024 , a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games on their own terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which are no longer supported by ...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 107
In this episode we are joined by Steve and Gage from the Hive Scum podcast. We reflect on 2023 as a whole and how we first met Hive Scum at the New England Mordheim Open at the start of 2023. We also touch on the Rich Grimmond Inq28 event and some notable releases throughout the year. Listen to the Hive Scum Podcast Follow Steve Follow Gage...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, to talk about the Vastarian: Dreams of the Pious Open Invitational we recently started on Between the Bolter and Me. We describe the Vastarian setting, and how it is filled with warring Imperial cults, each certain their own ideology will usher in a new age of prosperity for the Imperium. We talk about how Mordheim and Inquisitor influenced the setting and how it offers a way to continue to expand the Church of the Red Athenæum, ...
Nov 09, 2023•54 min
Having been a month since the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia, we got Martin McCoy ( martin.mccoy.art ) and Bill Ford ( the_ruin.501 ) to talk about how the event went and if there is anything they would change if running another event in the future. Read more about the event HERE ....
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 50 min
In this episode, we interviewed people at the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia. The first interview is with Mike ( gundamofficialhobby ) and Grant ( underworldalliance ) talking about their new game Caliban28. The second is with Martin ( martin.mccoy.art ) and Isaac ( weirdingsway ), chatting about Inq28 events and the use of Forbidden Psalm for the Rot of Hondious event. The third is with Scott ( scotomancer ) talking about Heroquest and paint. The fourth is with Jonny ( Wit...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 48 min
In this episode we are joined by Valbjorn, someone who got a name for themselves by creating incredible Space Wolf Space Marines that are more believable in scale. We chat about how he got involved in the hobby and what led him to start sculpting. We also talk about his love of different sculpting putties and the importance of engaging with the hobby community! Follow Valbjorn ! Follow his YouTube Channel Support him on Patreon Follow sus.an.membrane Follow Ralph.the.reasonable...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode we are joined by Martin McCoy, known for being the resident artist for 28 magazine. We talk about how he got into the hobby and how it fit with his journey as an artist. We also discuss how he developed his artistic style and some of the projects he is working on including Necropolis 28 and Mosscarin. We also talk about the Rot of Hondious, an Inq28 event he is hosting later this summer, including how people can get involved. Follow Martin McCoy ! Read 28 magazine Follow Mosscair...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode we are joined by Pax_acrylica to talk about his journey through the hobby and how he creates imaginative miniatures that push the boundaries of Warhammer 40,000. We talk at length about his building and converting process and about some of the sources of his inspiration, including video games like Half-Life 2 and Disco Elysium. We also touch on his love of board games and learn about what he is playing at the moment. Follow Pax_acrylica !...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this bonus episode, we talk with sovthofheaven and noclearcoat of the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew about the recent Dungeon Synth music event, Northeast Dungeon Siege 2023. In addition to chatting about the event and some of the artists and bands involved, we also talk about various aspects of the miniature hobby! Listen to Hive Scum . Visit Under the Dice . Follow the Hive Scum crew: Steve and Gage Follow Northeast Dungeon Siege . Follow Greg’s music blog: Fine Enough, I Suppose Buy We Do W...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 46 min
In this bonus episode, we were at the New England Mordheim Open 2023 event and got the opportunity to chat with some of the people who made it out to play in the event, along with some of the hosts, the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew. The episode begins with the three of us talking briefly about what we are expecting the evening before the event, followed by the various interviews during the event. 5:45 - We chat about our first games 12:19 - Chatting with Eric (Norse Explorers) 20:21 - Chatting ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 44 min
In this episode we are joined by Koltti, who has spent the last few years showing the world how miniatures from the 80’s can look as good as modern ones. We chat about how he found the Inq28 blog Spiky Rat Pack and first met John Blanche. We also talk about how he joined the Inq28 collective Iron Sleet and was involved in some of their many projects like the Pilgrym and the Thorn Moons Crusade. We also touch on his painting style and how he found his way back to painting Oldhammer miniatures. Fo...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
In this episode we are joined by the seminal grimdark creator Totally Not Panicking! We talk about how he got into the hobby and developed his signature style. We discuss what drives his prolific miniature output and what drove him to create the converting and painting contest Smash Bash. Follow Totally Not Panicking ! Participate in Smash Bash ! Follow Hannes Rhodin , creator of the Smash Bash trophies. Join the In Rust We Trust Discord group . Ex Profundis Painting Swamp Aelves . Visit Under t...
Jan 12, 2023•56 min
In this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, Eric of Eric’s Hobby Workshop and Alex of the new YouTube channel Tabletop Wizards to talk about the recent event Mordheim 2022! We discuss what it is like to attend a small narrative/hobby focused event like Mordheim 2022, and how it does not need to be intimidating. We also detail the warbands we used in the event and some of the crazy and unfortunate happenings that occurred in the City of the Damned. We speak at length about ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 36 min
In this episode we are joined by our friend Brad Smith to talk about our most recent experience playing Blood Bowl. We tried to play Blood Bowl in various forms over the years, particularly after the re-releases in 1996 and 2020, along with a stint playing Blitz Bowl. This time we played Sevens, a variant of Blood Bowl that uses a smaller pitch and less players, but largely uses the core Blood Bowl rules. We chat about how easy the variant is to play and how long games take, along with our ultim...
Oct 25, 2022•51 min
In this episode, we are joined by Bill Ford, a talented terrain maker who is hosting a narrative focused Mordheim event at the end of the year. We discuss at length how he got into the hobby and what pushed him to host a Mordheim event. We also talk about how he has gone about planning the event and inviting participants. He also gives advice for those who are just beginning to craft terrain pieces of their own.
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we chat about some of the new models Games Workshop previewed at the Summer Skirmish preview. We focus primarily on their showings for Kill Team and Warhammer Underworlds. In the first half of the episode, we discuss the excellent looking Kroot warband alongside the surprisingly disappointing Imperial Navy Breacher models. In the second half, we shift to talk about the Hexbane’s Witch Hunter warband for Warhammer Underworld: Nethermaze. In addition to talking about the quality o...
Jul 21, 2022•55 min
In this episode, we are joined by an old high school friend, who is well read in terms of the Horus Heresy, to discuss Games Workshop’s newest rendition of the setting: Warhammer - The Horus Heresy. We talk a little about the history of the Horus Heresy in miniature form and how important it is that this new edition has recreated many of the classic Forge World models in plastic. We talk briefly about whether we think the new game will be successful in getting new people to play the Horus Heresy...
May 20, 2022•52 min
