In this episode we talk about how to play Operation Striking Cobra, a new custom mission from the Tabletop Tommies. It is an attacker/defender mission which involves a good amount of movement, alongside the need to hold objectives to secure victory. You can download the mission briefing on our blog: https://tabletoptommies.com/blog/ We’d love to hear what you think of the mission – drop us a message or leave a comment on the Facebook post! If you still need models for your English Open army, che...
Sep 28, 2023•21 min•Ep. 21
This week the Tommies discuss their experiences at the Warlord's Open Day and Welsh Open Bolt Action tournament. They'll discuss the highs and lows of both events, and the joy of meeting such legends as Alessio Cavatore and Mark Vance, and Phil demonstrates his knowledge of fine cuisine. Already planning your force for next year's Welsh Open? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for ...
Sep 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 23
Brad from the Bolt Action Alliance and Cast Dice podcast https://www.facebook.com/CastDicePodcast , kindly joins us to discuss the brand new Bolt Action Alliance Mission Pack. He talks us through his past, the formation of the Alliance and the thinking behind the missions we find in this exciting new pack: https://boltactionalliance.blogspot.com/2023/09/ You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies You can also find the link to buy a ticket for the English Open or s...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 20
Jonny & Phil discuss the most under represented unit in Bolt Action: the MMG team. Once they've worked out why they are so rarely seen, they discuss the best changes we could make to encourage players to deploy them. If you still need models for your English Open army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bo...
Sep 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 19
This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing Free French in Bolt Action using the rules found in the Western Desert and Battle of the Bulge books. You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies Or if you fancy creating your own French army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-acti...
Aug 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 18
The duo discuss the Warlords Cup and Britcon; what went well, what didn't and highlight the areas they think the tournaments could improve on, as well as briefly talking through their own gaming successes and failures. If you still need models for your English Open army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 17
This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing early war French in Bolt Action using the Armies of France and Allies book. If you fancy creating your own French army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also support the podcast b...
Aug 17, 2023•52 min•Ep. 16
Join us as we take a long look at Tough Gut, the second theatre book for Bolt Action focusing on the Italian Campaign: what you need to know, what you might have heard but haven't fact-checked and why the new French units won't appear in a French generic reinforced platoon. This is a longer episode so you'll find the sections time-stamped below: 0:01:00 Background 0:05:30 Scenarios 0:07:30 New British and Commonwealth units 0:30:40 New US and French Units 0:54:20 New Allied Italians Units 1:03:0...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 15
Jonny & Phil discuss the lesser seen Armies of the Finland in Bolt Action. Jonny tries to be a historian for a spell, Phil assists. They talk about what makes Finland a top tier army, and briefly highlight anything interesting in their theatre selectors. Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
Jonny & Phil discuss the star spangled Armies of the United States in Bolt Action. Phil talks about his new USMC army, Jonny says "it could be better". They talk about all the fun units they love seeing and choose their favourite Sherman. Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 13
What makes a good Bolt Action table? Jonny & Phil discuss everything to consider from aesthetics to rules when choosing and placing terrain on your table. Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 12
In this episode, Jonny and Phil are joined by Alex Bundock, England WTC captain, to discuss all things Japanese in Bolt Action. Despite popular opinion, it is possible to run a successful and highly competitive Japanese army without the need for masses of semi-naked men with pointy pieces of vegetation. Merch available at https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 11
In this episode Jonny and Phil take an in-depth look at Tank War, discussing the make up of an armoured platoon, key differences from a reinforced infantry platoon and name drop some WW2 tank aces. Listen now to find out who is the biggest tanker. Buy a Tee or English Open ticket at https://tabletoptommies.com/
Jul 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 10
In this episode we're joined by Michael Smith, TO of Beachhead and England WTC player, to discuss his favourite Soviet units. Despite Michael's anti-tank choices, no dogs were harmed in the making of this episode. Following a brief discussion of Michael's rise to Bolt Action supremacy, he takes us through the best and most fun options in each category of the reinforced platoon. For information about the English Open visit us at https://tabletoptommies.com/englishopen23/...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 9
Jonny proves it's possible to build the most competitive army in Bolt Action using only the Armies of Germany. Phil then disproves this theory. Unperturbed, Jonny has an Ace up his sleeve, which turns out to be a Joker. The pair then discuss all the fun that can be had using German units, before lamenting the dearth of the half track. Das Ende. If you are socially inclined, join us on facebook !
Jun 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Jonny and Phil are digging through the Armies of Britain book looking for gold, like a pair of stiff upper lipped 19th century archaeologists from the British Museum. As well as highlighting their favourite units, they put forward a compelling case for why you shouldn't just run the same old Brit (ish) army we see at every competitive event. So break out the spam old chap, grab a cup of tea, and get ready for a jolly good time! Our generic unit list we referenced....
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Jonny and Phil discuss their approach to building their forces, explaining the thinking behind how they select the nation, units and force composition. As you might expect, they start at different ends of the spectrum but end up fairly close in their thinking. We are also delighted to announce tickets for the English Open are now available here: https://www.bhgs.org.uk/bolt-action-bhgs-teams.html You can also visit the facebook event page for the latest updates here: https://fb....
Jun 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 6
In the fifth instalment of the podcast the hosts chat with Mark, the Welsh Open Bolt Action tournament organiser. They discuss all the reasons players come back to play in it year after year and he gives us the inside scoop on what it's like to run a 50 player tournament, from setting up tables to wrangling enough Axis players. As if that wasn't enough for one episode, Jonny and Phil have an exciting announcement to share with their listeners. Buy your tickets for the Welsh Open here: https://ww...
Jun 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 5
In episode 4 the duo dive into the 12 missions found in the Bolt Action Rulebook, exploring the strategies, tips, and issues associated with each. They rank and share their favourites and least favourites, giving listeners a comprehensive look at just what makes for an enjoyable mission, and some of the best strategies to employ, though no plan truly survives contact with the enemy. Tune in now and join the conversation!
May 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 4
In the third episode of Tabletop Tommies Bolt Action podcast, hosts Jonny and Phil discuss their next armies they are building to an historical theme. Phil mainly talks French Freely and Jonny spends time in Budapest.
May 18, 2023•29 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of the Tabletop Tommies Bolt Action podcast, hosts Jonny and Phil delve into some of the most commonly misplayed rules of the game. The hosts break down each rule and provide tips on how to properly execute them during gameplay. Among the topics discussed are the rules surrounding cover, running into buildings, shooting and assaulting vehicles, including the intricacies of transports, Vengeance, and recrewing artillery pieces. Jonny and Phil also provide insights on how to effect...
May 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 2
In the debut episode of Tabletop Tommies Bolt Action Podcast, hosts Jonny and Phil recount their adventures at the Bolt Action Welsh Nationals Tournament. They share their experiences of the gameplay, the strategy, and the camaraderie amongst players. Tune in to hear their insights and opinions on this thrilling event.
May 03, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1
