In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus is joined by Guy, Jasper, Chris, and Mark for a discussion about painting. The team talk about what they enjoy painting, how they approach it, and whether they have favourite sculpts or manufacturers that keep them coming back to the painting table. The episode also includes the latest hobby news from Guy at Bowers Villas. Links: Warriors of Athena: Heroes (Osprey) Warriors of Athena: Quests (Osprey) The Tales of Robin Hood (Cr...
Jan 12, 2026•48 min•Ep. 107
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team catch up on the latest news from 'Bowers Villas', including upcoming releases and community events. Guy then talks with Andy and Charlie from Wargames Atlantic about their growing range of plastic figures and what they have in the works for the coming months. We finish with a look at what everyone has been doing on their hobby desks, with plenty of inspiration for painters and gamers alike. Links: Hide, Stone, and Bone: A Pa...
Dec 09, 2025•56 min•Ep. 106
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team talk all things 3D — from printing and design to how it's changing the hobby. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Villas, keeping everyone up to date with what's new in the world of wargaming. Links: Zero Hour , Gripping Beast 02 Hundred Hours , Grey For Now Games Market Stall , Victrix Frontier of Empire , Rule Breaker Games...
Nov 12, 2025•40 min•Ep. 105
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, the team chat about something a little different, fantasy wargaming. How does it compare with historical gaming? Is one better than the other, or is it all just about enjoying the game, whatever the setting? Before diving into the discussion, Guy brings us the latest news from the hobby. Links: Dragon Rampant: Second Edition (Osprey) Wargames Atlantic Pendraken Warhost Barons' War The Liberation of South Vietnam...
Oct 21, 2025•40 min•Ep. 104
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy Podcas t, Angus is joined by Guy, Mark, Chris and Jasper. After the latest updates from "Bowers Towers," Guy sits down with Martin Feller to talk about his game Kugelhagel . Originally published in German 18 years ago and now available in English, Kugelhagel offers fast-play rules for eighteenth and nineteenth-century battles, including the Napoleonic wars. Links: Kugelhagel Bring & Battle Wargaming, Barons War Battle Report Dark Ages Arm...
Sep 17, 2025•53 min•Ep. 103
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus, Chris, Guy and Jasper take a close look at this year's Great Wargaming Survey. They discuss some of the questions, how each of them answered, and what those answers reveal about their own approaches to the hobby. The team also places this year's responses in the wider context of previous surveys, looking at the long-term trends shaping the wargaming community. On top of that, Guy brings us the latest news and updates from the...
Aug 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 102
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we're handing things over to our global correspondents for a series of reports on the wargaming scene in their regions. Find out what's popular, what's new, and what's drawing players to the tabletop from Europe to Australia and beyond. Links: Great Wargames Survey Bolt Action , Walord Games Konflikt 47 , Warlord Games Hail Caesar , Warlord Games Wargames Atlantic Frostgrave 10th Anniversary Edition , Osprey The Baron's War , Wargam...
Jul 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 101
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we bring you the latest hobby news, new releases, and all the usual chatter from the wargaming world. Then we tackle a topic that some of us (naming no names… Angus) find a bit of a slog—learning new rules. How do we approach a brand-new system without losing the will to game? From rulebook wrangling to memory mishaps, we share our thoughts, strategies, and confessions. Links: Pillage , Victrix Chain of Command , TFL Armies of Great...
Jun 22, 2025•52 min•Ep. 100
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we're delving into the heart of tabletop gaming: mechanics. What makes a ruleset feel smooth and immersive? How do designers strike the right balance between realism, fun, and playability? We explore the design choices that shape our wargaming experiences. As always, the team begin with the latest from the world of wargaming in our regular news roundup from "Bowers Towers." Links: De Bellis Fantasiae, Wargames Research Group Port Ro...
May 22, 2025•53 min•Ep. 99
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast , it's all about the news! Guy gives us the latest scoop on what's been arriving through the letterbox at Bowers Towers — from new releases to exciting rulebooks and shiny miniatures. Then, we take you to the show floor at Salute, where Guy caught up with a range of traders and game designers to bring you the freshest updates straight from the UK's biggest wargaming event. Whether you're after the latest gossip, new kits, or hobby ...
Apr 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 98
This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy podcast is a little different. Rather than charging headlong into a pre-planned topic, the team handed the reins over to you—our loyal listeners! So, for this episode, they gathered your questions and suggestions for future show themes and tried to give you some answers. Links: 3 men in a shed wargamin g Table Ready Terrain, Warbases Monty v Rommel, Rapid Fire! The Bad and the Ugly, Dead Man's Hand Winter War, Trenchworx...
Mar 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 97
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team explores the science of terrain placement—how to set up your tabletop for the best possible game. Don't forget to subscribe to Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy ! Visit the website to get the latest issue. Links: The Baron's War , Warhost PBI , Peter Pig Armies of the United States , Warlord Burrows and Badgers , Oathsworn...
Feb 12, 2025•46 min•Ep. 96
In this episode, the team takes a look back at 2024, sharing their personal highlights from the year and reflecting on the standout moments in the world of wargaming. They also discuss their exciting plans and projects for the year ahead, giving you a glimpse of what's to come. As always, Guy brings us up to speed with the latest news and releases from the wargaming community. Links: Subscribe to WSS Space Battles: A Spacefarers Guide (Wombat Games) Table Ready from Warbases The Wars of the Rose...
Jan 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, Guy and Chris head to Firestorm Games in Cardiff to participate in a Barons' War tournament. Guy catches up with the tournament organiser for an insightful chat while Chris shares his thoughts on tournament gaming—a rare experience for him! As always, we also bring you all the latest news and updates from the wargaming world. Links: War of the Roses, Hail Caeser (Warlord) Spectre Mythos (Spectre Miniatures) Armies of Germany, Bolt Action (Warlord) Conquest: Alexander & Hanni...
Dec 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, on top of all the wargaming news, we dive into a common challenge for wargamers of all experience levels: finding new people to share the tabletop battlefield with. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned wargamer looking to expand your circle, we discuss tips, tactics, and resources for finding like-minded players, from local clubs to online communities. Links: Vanguard Normandy (Warlord) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warlordgames/vanguard-normandy The Silver Bayon...
Nov 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 93
In this episode, the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team bring you all the latest news from the world of wargaming. They also dive into the topic suggested by regular listener ChatGPT — wargaming on a budget. The guys explore how to get the most out of your gaming experience without breaking the bank. Links: WSS Online Freakz: Mutant Murder Machines Reisswitz Press For Ireland and King James! The Jacobite Infantry at the Battle of Aughrim 1691 IWM Podcast Festival BeerandPretzels.co.uk Partizan...
Oct 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 92
In this episode, the team reunites to catch up on all the exciting things they've been up to during the summer. Chris has had a sneak preview of Bolt Action 3 . He shares his exclusive first look at the updated rules, and the team dives into a discussion about the pros and cons of new rule versions. Guy also brings us the latest updates from the world of wargaming. Links: WSS Subscription Bolt Action 3 (Warlord) Guards of Traitor Toll (Grey for Now) Sarissa CMYK Nam '68, Tour of Duty (Plastic So...
Sep 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 91
This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy podcast is a mixed bag. We kick things off with the launch of the Great War Games Survey for 2024. Following up on last month's chat with Joe Bilton, we'll delve back into terrain and Jasper's experiments with the wonder product of decorators' caulking. Additionally, Guy brings us the latest news from the world of wargaming. Links: Great Wargaming Survey WSS Online General D'Armee 2 (Reisswitz Pres) Blood Red Roses (Society of Ancients) Tint T...
Jul 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, Jasper brings us some big news about Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy, and we talk to terrain guru Joe Bilton who gives us some hints and tips. Links: WSS Online, a new way to read Server Down, websites out 'Nam 68 (PSC) Bolt Action: Third Edition Stargrave: Dead or Alive (Osprey)...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team reflect upon what in the media has inspired them with their gaming. Links: Deathship One Chain of Command Far East Handbook Forgotten Battles: Raids in the European Theatre 1939-1945 Band of Brothers (2001) Hornblower (1998-2003) Sharpe (1993-2008) Cross of Iron (1977) Attack (1956) Bridge Too Far (1977) Theirs is the Glory (1946) The Rest is History Spartacus (1960) Spartacus: Blood & Sand (2010-2013) Rome (2005-2007) ...
Jun 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 88
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy Magazine Podcast, the team reflects on Salute, the UK's largest wargame show. Rovering reporter Guy brings all the news from the show, and Mark gives us their thoughts. Links War game scenarios: The Italian wars battles 1494 - 1559 Hail Caesar Epic Battles: The Punic Wars Bolt Action 3 V For Victory Arnhem Heroes by Empress Miniatures The Silver Bayonet: Egypt: Shadow of the Sphinx WSS Magazine Instagram WSS Magazine Facebook Offensive Mini...
May 07, 2024•46 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we think about how to get our painting mojo back. Also, Guy and Chris are joined by Troy, the man behind Sonic Sledgehammer Studio on YouTube. Links: Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Aly's Brown Liquid Marine Juice Ballads of a Cosmic Frontier Soldiers of Napoleon, Great Battles - Wagram, Campaign Supplement Spectre Operations To The Strongest! Celtic Fringe & Montrose Campaign Book Bring and Battle...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 86
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we discuss 'what is old is new'. Guy talks to Rapid Fire's Colin Rumford and Richard Marsh. Links Rapid Fire Dead Mans Hand Redux (great Escape Games) Frostgrave: Mortal Enemies (Osprey) This Quar's War: Clash of Rhyfles (Wargames Atlantic) A War Transformed (Osprey) Achtung Panzer! (Warlord) Society of Ancients Battle Day...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 85
In this Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast episode, Jasper talks to Murray Dahm and Peter Von Dop. Both have penned supplements for Hail Caesar and discuss what it takes to bring history to the tabletop. Links: Gangs of Rome , Footsore Miniatures Wargames Atlantic When nightmares come , Osprey Krautcover Setting the East Ablaze Hail Caesar , Warlord Games...
Feb 01, 2024•59 min•Ep. 84
The team returns for the first episode of 2024! Guy brings us an interview with Martin Goddard from Peter Pig, and the boys discuss their projects for the new year. Links: Warpaint: Plains Indian Shield and Horse Decoration Warhammer: The Old World
Jan 03, 2024•58 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of the podcast, Guy talks to Warlord's John Stallard about his book Talking Miniatures. The book is a series of conversations with Games Workshop and Citadel alumni about their time with the company in the 1980s and 1990s. The Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine team also discuss the latest news and what they have been up to. Links: Talking Miniatures Caesars's Gallic Wars (Warlord) Lard Magazine 2023 (Too Fat Lardies) The British Army 1960 - 1990 (1st Corps) Spellbound (B...
Dec 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 82
Tucked away at the back of each Wargame Soldiers and Strategy magazine is 'Parting Shots', hints, tips and laughs for the wargamer. Guy recently put out a call on social media for new material for the page. In this episode, on top of the latest hobby news, the team discusses Guy's bulging mail sack and what hits and tips he received. They also reflect on some previous advice that has already appeared in the magazine. Links: The Silver Bayonet: Canada (Osprey) Wargamer's Journal: The Perfect Note...
Nov 07, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine podcast, as well as all the latest news, Guy talks to Brad Moran, a member of the Bolt Action Alliance, about fair, balanced and fun play games. Links: Mad Dogs & Englishmen: Far Flung Conflicts, New Zealand Kickstarter: Ghouls by Paul Muller (Bad Squiddo Games) Kickstarter: 7TV: The 80s Genre Guide (Crooked Dice Games) Kickstarter: Dead Man's Hand Redux (Great Escape Games)...
Oct 04, 2023•55 min•Ep. 80
In this episode, on top of the latest wargaming news from the newsroom at Bowers Towers, we've got a report from Al Murray and James Holland's We Have Ways Fest . Jasper and Angus talk to Too Fat Lardies Nick Skinner about his experience running Chain of Command at an event not aimed at wargaming. Links: Colours Stargrave: Bold Endeavour (Osprey) The Silver Bayonet: Canada (Osprey) Bolt Action: Campaign: Case Blue (Osprey) With Hot Lead and Cold Steel (Osprey) 7TV – the cinematic skirmish game...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 79
With the summer upon us, the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy team discuss how they take their wargaming on holiday. Jasper also tells listeners why they should participate in the 10th Great Wargaming Survey . Links: The Great Wargaming Survey , 2023 Black Beards vs Maynard , Firelock Games Senussi's Little Miniature War 1915-1917 , Caliber Books Blood Red Skies: Wing Commander , Warlord Operation Plunder , RKX Miniatures The Lost Expedition , Osprey Strength and Hour , Too Fat Ladies Studio Histo...
Aug 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 78
