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Snafu - A Bolt Action Podcast

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A Podcast dedicated to the World War 2 miniatures game Bolt Action.
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Episodes

SNAFU Episode 80 - A Chunk of Cold Ham

We're back, like we said we would be, talking hobby as always. We take a look at some rules and a deep dive into playing the Indian Army in bolt Action. Pat's big tourney - operation Sledgehammer - is announced. and we catch up on some of the latest competitive tourney prizes chatter going around - $$$$ thanks for listening

Feb 16, 20233 hr 3 min

SNAFU Episode 79 - SNAFU in the Sun

In this episode we try to break the hobby funk and get back to painting minis, we announce our latest contest and take a deep dive into theater selectors for armies that fought in North Africa Thanks for listening

Jan 21, 20232 hr 35 min

SNAFU Episode 78 - Gentleman's debrief

Seasons greetings all, thanks for listening. Tis the season for a look back on our hobby from this year. We give a solid debriefing from Operation SNAFU. we gift to you an "unboxing" of sorts as we go through our latest acquisition - the Gentleman's War starter set

Dec 15, 20222 hr 15 min

SNAFU Episode 77 - Light, Camera, SNAFU!

we record at the Renegade Open, between days of our main event, Jon Russell in attendance, lots of music and was recorded live, so a bit of background on this one.

Nov 29, 20222 hr 19 min

SNAFU Episode 76 - This is fine… this is all fine

Here we are again, just about a month out from our premier event. Talking hobby, or lack there of (it happens), we calmly address the latest FAQ. Cover the concept of a "Gamer's Bill of Rights" along with some chatter about the up coming event

Oct 20, 20222 hr 17 min

SNAFU Episode 75 - [Title Goes Here]

we return again with hobby update (of course) Pat & Jeff recap a tourney they attended. A little chatter about the WTC 2023. finally a play test of Ian's 6mm modern (BA based) system. Then great news Op SNAFU and Recon Rumble tickets are now on sale

Sep 15, 20222 hr 37 min

SNAFU EPISODE 74 - Buildings, boon or Bust

This time we recap the team event held by Pat, our typical hobby update and take a deep dive into buildings. How they work in BA and an overview of several table ready products on the market Thanks for listening

Aug 11, 20223 hr 6 min

SNAFU EPISODE 73 - Tourney doo-doo's

The guys are back, most of the salt from the WTC has been washed off and we're back to our old serves. Taking hobby, a bit of rules, take a look into indirect fire. Then discuss tournament player etiquette. Break music: AMERICAN PATROL - GLENN MILLER out music: THERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND - VERA LYNN Thanks for listening

Jun 30, 20222 hr 37 min

SNAFU Episode 71 - Tourneys Soup to Nuts

This time hobby as usual, with the veil of WTC, we go soup to nuts on mortars and how to run a Bolt Action tournament. As always, thanks for listening

Apr 30, 20222 hr 49 min

SNAFU EPISODE 70 - twice that of 35

This time our hobby projects are cloaked in the secrecy that surrounds the WTC, you'll get our thoughts on the latest FAQ then we go soup to nuts about sniper. Thanks for listening

Apr 07, 20222 hr 43 min

SNAFU EPISODE 69 - BETTER LUCKY THAN STUPID

after some delays, we're back. In this episode we go soup to nuts on close quarters, hobby as always a fun little game with the boys and talking about terrain on the table, how much and what kind. thanks for listening

Mar 06, 20222 hr 17 min

SNAFU PLAYERS SERIES EPISODE 3

In this episode we are Joined by Alistair. We get know more about him, his hobbies we wrap up with a full breakdown of the scenario "Hold Until Relieved"

Mar 01, 20222 hr 19 min

SNAFU Episode 68 - Liquid Molten Marinara

New year, same SANFU. Starting out in 2022 we recap our hobby from 2021 and take a look at a couple of rules (seriously, how do these keep coming up?). After the break we take a solid look at Italy: Soft Underbelly Enjoy and thanks for listening

Jan 20, 20223 hr 16 min

SNAFU PLAYER SERIES EPISODE 2

we continue our chat with top players and prestigious members of the Bolt Action community. In this episode we catch up with Topher from the Juggernaut podcast.

Jan 14, 20222 hr 34 min

SNAFU episode 67 - The "F" is for Fun

In this episode we recap our events at the Renegade Open, a little rules breakdown for you, and a complete breakdown inside the number of both the Recon Rumble and Operation SNAFU. break music - Bing Crosby - I'll Be Home For Christmas, out music - Vera Lynn-The little boy that Santa Claus forgot +lyrics

Dec 22, 20213 hr 6 min

SNAFU Player Series Episode 1

Welcome to the SNAFU podcast new mini series. In this series we chat with top players and prominent members of the bolt action community. Starting the series off we chat a top local player and all around good guy John Stentz. Enjoy and as always, thanks for listening

Dec 14, 20211 hr 55 min

SNAFU EPISODE 66 - Unfiltered SNAFU Nuggets

Recorded live from the Operation SNAFU event venue. Fair warning, the rum was flowing for this one and we were joined by Jon Russell - who brought said rum...Thanks for listening

Nov 30, 20212 hr 2 min

SNAFU Episode 65 - The 65th First Episode

Sorry for the long break, but here we are, talking hobby of course. Our thoughts on the FAQ and the poor Italians (when will they get some love). Pat recaps a game day he went to and give our thoughts on the latest D Day book. Break music - The Andrews Sisters Hold Tight, out music - Heart And Soul - Hoagy Carmichael

Oct 20, 20213 hr 34 min

SNAFU EPISODE 64 - The ToW away zone

We're back, discussing our typical hobby and regale all with a recap of the latest tourney the Theaters of War run by Pat and the other guys all got to play in it As always hope you enjoy the music!

Sep 02, 20212 hr 53 min

SNAFU EPISODE 63 - The Tiny Tank Adventure

We're back, more hobby updates, some quality faq talk, we talk about our upcoming theaters of War tournament, as well as some tourney etiquette and discuss some of the best light tanks in the game

Aug 10, 20213 hr 18 min

SNAFU episode 62 - A Bulge from the Past

At long last the boys are back again, the usual hobby and paint contest talk. Jeff and Pat regale us with their tourney recap. Then a long ago nearly forgotten promise, a review of the Battle of the Bulge campaign book. Thanks for listening

Jul 07, 20212 hr 53 min

SNAFU Episode 61 - Paint, Pic, Post & Play

Due to timing this one is a bit shorter than normal, we announce our Discord hobby plan and a tourney Pat is going to run this summer. then we break down some interesting stats we got about Easy Army. break music - Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too), Peggy Lee; exit music - Harry James and His Orchestra with Kitty Kallen - I'm Beginning to See the Light (1945)

May 27, 20211 hr 47 min

SNAFU EPISODE 60 - The Golden Retriever of Podcasts

Spring '21 talking hobby, Rick gives us some good insight on the use of pigments. We embarrass ourselves with trivia triathlon. after the break we take a deep dive into the world of 3D printing, the Netherlands final made the episode too. music - Bell Bottom Trousers - Guy Lombardo & This Is The Army , Mr Jones - Irving Berlin. Also check out this article written by Deweycat https://www.wargaming3d.com/2020/03/05/a-worrywarts-hesitant-plunge-into-the-resin-pool/

Apr 15, 20213 hr 21 min

SNAFU EPISODE 59 - FAQ to the Future

This month we have our usual hobby, (although that's taking less time to talk about) a few rules some tourney talk as well as addressing a very well written feedback letter to us. break music - Tommy Dorsey - Well, Git It! out music - – Vera Lynn – When I grow too Old to Dream. ENJOY!!

Mar 21, 20213 hr 9 min

SNAFU EPISODE 58 - AS A MATTER OF FAQ

Here we are again (still some might say) checking in on our hobby checklists progress, we discuss the latest FAQ from Warlord. We also take a look at army popularity and speculate why, we then talk a little about the German army's pros and cons and review a Bulgaria army list written by Peter West. Break music - Here Comes the Navy - The Andrews Sisters 1942; out music - Dame Vera Lynn, That Lovely Weekend,1942. Thanks for listening, as always hope you enjoy the music

Feb 24, 20212 hr 41 min

SNAFU EPISODE 57 - Partisan click bait

Happy New Year! We're back talking hobby and this year's hobby checklist. We also announce the formal launching of our Discord channel, please check it out. We also discuss some rules and news from Warlord. Eventually we get to some ideas for new campaign books and finally the Partisans. Break music - Rosie the Riveter Four Vagabonds, out music - Tommy Dorsey - Oh Look At Me Now - vocals - Frank Sinatra, Connie Haines, & The Pied Pipers. Thanks for listening, enjoy

Jan 27, 20213 hr 18 min

SNAFU EPISODE 56 - PLANES, TRAINS AND AIRBRUSHES

Here we are again, Happy Holidays to you and yours. This month we cover some airbrushing tips, take a dive into Paratroopers and look into the last two 1st edition theater books. Break and out music Andrew Sisters Christmas special. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Dec 18, 20203 hr 3 min
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