The Lord Scott returns with another riveting episode of Shot and Shield. Scott catches up on a bunch of email, and is joined by Dr. Chris Brice to answer a specific email and have some fun with hypothetical history. Scott introduces his first "Scott-A-Torial" on the subject of shipping, handling and tariff costs. There is also of review of the 1898 Minitures line of Spanish American War figurines and finally a salute to Guissepi Garibaldi. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 57
In the new Season of Shot and Shield, His Royal Marquis of Middle Florida, Scott recaps the last few months, details the Gaming of Borneo Pirates in the 1840's, reviews the new line of Italian Colonial Miniatures from Pontoonier Minatures, and offers up a vintage presentation featuring the Mexican Revolution and Viva Zapata! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 56
In the September 2024 episode of Shot and Shield, your royal host interviews Wendell Schollander about his new book French Republics Fighting Men (1880-1914) which is available on Amazon, then another Wargamers Movie Review of the 1976 Classic! Shout at the Devil starring Sir Roger Moore and Lee Marvin set in East Africa during the run up to WW1. Also, a special Audio Archelogical find from the Victorian Era, A Musical ... Gilbert and Sullivan's, Pirates of Penzance. Shut Up, the Victorian Era h...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 55
In the Mega Packed, August '24 Episode of Shot and Shield, the Marquis De Scott is joined by Jon Sutherland to talk about Wargaming, Painting, Conventions, and his amazing work on the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Wargame Ruleset plus, Jon let's us in on his upcoming project "Great Game: Tournament of Shadows". Also, Scott will be giving away a rule addendum called "Spycraft" which you should be able to add to most any wargame rule system you use. The Grand Duke Scott will also review some Old Glory M...
Aug 01, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 54
In this Episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast, Scott bust out a review of the Ridley Scott Epic Movie, Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix plus emails and a trip to Port of Call: Egypt. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Jan 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 53
Back from Hiatus, The Grand Duke Scott is ready to bring the mini! ... In this episode, lots of emails, a look at Gaming Australia and some Australian produced Vintage Radio. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 52
In this Bonus Episode, the October Review Revolution and “10 Reviews That Shook the World!” continues with 3 reviews. A review of the boardgame called “Revolution of 1828.”, then a review of the 1953 Rock Hudson Classic, Seminole and a game from the App Store called "Colonies At War”. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy...
Oct 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 52
In the October 2023 Shot and Shield Supercast, your host, the Grand Duke Scott has a special presentation that will last all month. "10 Reviews That Shook The World" ... 10 Reviews of Books, Games, Miniatures and Movies that will drop each week starting with this episode featuring a review of Tiger Miniatures selection of Dutch Colonial Figures and the book "Commander Will Cushing" by Jamie Malanowski ... 8 More Reviews will drop before the end of the month. However, Also in this episode, your h...
Oct 03, 2023•58 min•Ep. 51
The Grand Duke Scott in joined once again to talk about Uniforms and Colors, and assorted shenanigans with the Friar of 54mm, Wargaming’s very own Bon Vivant, and the best dressed man on Facebook, Claude Bailey. Your host will review a set of Naval Combat Rules for the 19th Century called “Ram Anything Painted Gray” by Prior Aelred Glidden ( DOWNLOAD FOR FREE HERE ) plus your emails and another archeological discovery from the vintage audio tomb called ““The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Pla...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 50
In the late but ever potent, August '23 episode of the Shot and Shield podcast, your host struggles with his voice to give the best he can with a Watch-A-Long of the new Napoleon movie trailer, and a homage to the Canadian Mounted Police and the Great White North in Wargaming! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 49
In the July '23 Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Duke Scott reviews the episode "Sharpe's Eagle" from the series in celebration of 14 episodes being on the SnS Youtube channel. The Good Duke, also reviews the Greek War of Independence Line of Miniatures from Steve Barber Models, then he goes Gaming the Wars of South America and presents, not one but two classic news reports from the American Civil War (Gettysburg & The Monitor vs The Merrimack). Chock Full Of Stuff In This Episo...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 48
In the June '23 episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Our good Duke Scott gets all giddy over Tyrone Powers during the movie review of the 1950 Classic, King of the Kyber Rifles. Also, he answers a bunch of email that includes questions regarding Solo Wargaming, Is Wargaming Considered Art and more, including helping a new wargamer start their journey with the help of the Second Boer War. Duke Scott also digs in on the New Ottoman Army line from Perry Miniatures and introduces a classic OTR ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 47
In this presentation of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Grand Duke Scott presents a review of the 1980 Anthony Quinn classic, Lion of the Desert; A Synopsis of gaming U.S. Marines at the turn of the century; your emails; digs up a fantastic vintage program called "You Are There" regarding the topic of Maximilian of Mexico in 1867; a special scenario builder and a return of the Watchalong with a scene from Lawerance of Arabia. It's a little late on the download but packed with the vibe of the ...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 46
In this day late episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Grand Duke Scott is joined by Claude Bailey, Wargaming's very own Bon Vivant, to sift thru a plethora of email that Scott has recieved in the last month. Scott needed some reinforcements, and boy, he got it! Also, by request, a repeat of Under 2 Flags, the French Foreign Legion Classic. The show is a little late, but well worth it! Please enjoy! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://anal...
Apr 02, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 45
In the March '23 episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Duke Scott is joined by the Editor and Chief of The Muskets to Maxim Series of books from Helion & Co. Publishers to talk about some of the upcoming titles that you will be interested in. The Big Large Duke will also respond to your emails and tweets plus a very special old time radio feature in regards to Napoleon. Another must listen for all those who are working on projects. This podcast uses the following third-party services...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 44
In this bonus episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast, Scott is joined by Alan Curtis to discuss his book, From The Atacam to the Andes, Battles of the War of the Pacific 1879-1883 from Helion & Co. Publishers. From the Atacama to the Andes tells the brutal struggle between two sides to control the wealth of the Atacama and for retention of Bolivia’s coast. The result was that Chile gained the mineral resources of the “New North” and Bolivia became the second landlocked country on the contine...
Feb 15, 2023•43 min
In the February edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Duke Scott will be speaking with friend of the podcast, and co-author of Blood & Steel, Victorian Age Combat 1937-1901, Edgar Pabon as he has a couple of cool things to announce. The Big Round Duke will review the 1969 classic staring John Wayne and Rock Hudson, The Undefeated. On deck is a special Rudyard Kipling adaption of his story entitled “The Phantom Rickshaw” featuring Ronald Coleman, plus the return of Scenario Builder, y...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 43
Enclosed in the New Year's 2023 episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast is a review of the 1975 Ne'er Do Well Classic, Royal Flash, and a Archeological Audio discovery from The Cavalcade of America featuring Errol Flynn riding out to certain doom in the wild west plus a great conversation with friend of the podcast, Chris Pringle, as we discuss his ruleset "Bloody Big Battles" Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 42
Great Friend of the Supercast, Gurinder Singh Mann joins Scott to discuss his most recent book, THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER, The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914 Series | Military History Books | Helion & Company Only 4 segments in this episode including your emails, Top 5 reveal and a radio archive performance of Beau Brummel. Thank you for listening and happy holiday's to you. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following th...
Dec 01, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 41
In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, a very hoarse Lord Scott breaks down what it takes to game the Anglo-Persian War of 1856. Also, A Top 5 reveal, a review of the 1975 Mini-Series "Edward the Seventh", emails answered and a very special adaption found in the old time radio vault. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 40
The October Supercast is chock full of information about colonial Wargaming on the African continent plus a report about the host’s experience at Hurricon 2022 in Orlando. Also in this episode, the results of the gambling question, a new Top 5, answering emails and a classic radio adventure, King Solomon’s Mines. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://p...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 39
In the September edition of Shot and Shield, The Lord Scott is joined by friend of the podcast, Claude Bailey to talk about Gambling in Wargaming. Also on the agenda is a Top 5, Audio Archeological find about Tolstoy and Kipling, Email answers and movie review of Gunga Din. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 38
In the August Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott games the Haitian Revolution with you and includes a very special "You Are There!" vintage radio piece about Toussant Louverture. Also included in this edition is a movie review for the 1950 Classic "Tripoli" as well as a new scenario entitled "Scramble!" plus your emails answered! Please enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 37
In the July edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your emails answered, the results from last episodes top 5 question, a new scenario builder, a review of the 2021 Spy Classic, The Kings Man, and closing a vintage pulp story called “The Tomb” from the Audio Archeological Site. Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 36
In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Lord Scott answers emails, releases the new Top 5 question and the Top 5 from last episode, presents another vintage radio classic “Under 2 Flags” and has a fantastic talk with Wargaming’s Bon Vivant, Claude Bailey. Despite annoying technical cliches, they manage to chat about 54mm figures, Re-enacting, general wargaming and bust out Totally 1880’s Trivial Pursuit. #wargaming #wargames #reenactment #tabletopgames #reenacting #tabletopgaming #...
Jun 01, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 35
Just in time for May Day, it's another installment of the Shot and Shield Supercast. In this episode, The Lord of the Duchy of Florida makes the case for Back of Beyond Wargaming and reviews the Askari Miniatures product line. There is a review for the Tom Selleck, Back of Beyond Classic, 1983's, High Road to China. Of course, the staples of the program are here as well; New Top 5, Scenario Builder and Audio Archeology with a rare Errol Flynn find. A Lux Theatre rendition of British Agent, High ...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 34
The Editor and Chief of Military Miniature joins the Lord Scott for a conversation about Back of Beyond, Wargaming, and details of the new issue out now! Mentioned in this episode: NETWORK TAG This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Apr 15, 2022•29 min
In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott welcomes Craig Thomson from @tinyterrain to talk about his WW1 in Persia project, painting techniques, and Back of Beyond. Also included in this episode is a Scenario Builder that was inspired by Scott's conversation with Gurinder Singh Mann about his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900 . Last episodes Top 5 will be revealed and a new Top 5 question will take its place. The Charleston Heston 1966 Clas...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 33
In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, the brains behind “Blood and Steel: Victorian Age Combat 1837-1901” from Firelock Games that is currently pre-order. In this bonus, Edgar and Damien talk about some game details, motivation behind its creation and their excitement about gaming in the Victorian era. You can get your pre-order copy here: https://www.firelockgames.com/ You can check out the tutorial videos here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdrBl_-RobahBc5...
Mar 24, 2022•21 min
In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Gurinder Singh Mann, whom is a leading Sikh historian and author to discuss his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900 . He is the Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, who has, for over twenty years prominently promoted Sikh History and Heritage throughout the world. He has appeared on radio and TV, including Celebrity Antiques Road trip and BBC World Service, giving his views on heritage and theological matters. H...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min
