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Today we have Adrian Mandzy who published a miniatures scenario book that focuses on the Ukrainian partisan movement during WWII. We also talk about the great game By Fire and Sword, the use of wargames in academics and historical archeology.   

Today we have Eric Hansen the designer of Blood & Crowns, a new game about the 100-Years War from Firelock Games. We talk about the game and the work involved in the design process. Support the Kickstarter here Great videos on the 100 Years War

Join Glenn, Tom and new regular Garrett Swader as they are joined by guest start Niguel Vega for a jam packed episode. The Tailsmen discuss Historicon, Adepticon, and the summer of plunder's action.

Today we have John Chang the designer of Black Powder Red Earth a 28mm ultra-modern tactical skirmish game. We talk about the game and the design process the developers went through to get the game to market. 

The boys are back in town! The NDNG crew went to Historicon 2023 in scenic Lancaster PA. It was a full crew, with Tom, Preston, Scott and Matt gaming and creating mayhem. We have a bunch of guests on the show and we talk about our Firelock Ironman and about wargaming in general. 00:00- Welcome to Historicon 2023 21:20- Wrap up of the Blood & Plunder Tournament, with Mike Tunez and Erich Goebel 46:30- More tourney fun and general gaming with Andrew "FS" Olsen and Matthew "SB" Kirchman

Today we have game designer Maurice Suckling on the show. We talk about his amazing game designs and his upcoming game Crisis 1914  A game about the series of events that lead to the Great War.

Glenn and Tom are Joined by Garret Swader, who give us the update on the tournaments and goings on at Adepticon. We talk Historicon as it fast approaches, and eagerly await a summer of hobbying

This is part two of our coverage on War Stories from Firelock Games! In the last episode we rolled up our characters and today we expand the squad by adding the two Phil's and the designer of War Stories, Gabe Garcia. We play a quick game and then give you our thoughts on this new WWII RPG.

Today we have another interview with a great author from Casemate Publishers, HD Myers whose book The Lion of Round Top highlights the exploits of Strong Vincent, the brigade commander whose troops defended Little Round Top during the battle of Gettysburg in 1863. We talk about this son of Erie Pennsylvania whose story needs to be told to a wider audience. I am joined by first timer Paul Conner and we delve deep into this great book. 

We are excited about the upcoming RPG from Firelock Games, War Stories, a WWII RPG. We put the game to the test with two Soldiers, Nate aka 1/77  and Sapper Mike and roll up our characters for our game which you will hear in episode 2. 

Join Troy and Mitch as the speak with Mike Demana, president of HMGS Great Lakes. Mike Joins us to talk about SAGA and some other great games we all love.  Mike also has some game design credits and you can find his designs here www.firstcommandwargames.com

Join Glenn and Tom with special guest Mike Tunez for this supersized episode. We cover new years resolutions, and Mike picks a winner and a loser from the crew. Immediately after, We pick Mike's brain as he spills the beans on all things Firelock. Including new minis, book plans, and more!

Talesmen Glenn and Tom host Maarten De Kruif, one of our Dutch listeners, to speak about Blood and Plunder over in the Olde World. Maarten speaks about his community, his first hosted tournament, and the proper pronunciation for "Kapers". Join us for this episode originally recorded in December for a chat about gaming on the other side of the Atlantic 

After an overlong delay, our November recording with Timber and Sail website founder Jason Klotz is finally live. Apologies to Jason and our listeners for the long delay. For those Oak and Iron enthusiasts, please check out his site at Timber and Sail and get all the latest on Firelocks miniature naval game.

Glenn and Tom are joined by Joe Forster of Blood and Pigment to do a full debriefing on the "Summer of Plunder" We talk winners, losers and lists. In Part 2, Tom and Glenn talk about their Maryland Tournament at the Calvert Marine Museum held during talk like a Pirate weekend. Come join us for a very long debreifing!

Today we are live at Labyrinth Games in Washington DC with their first Wargame Wednesday event. We speak with the event director then we speak with Stephen Rangazas who is designing a COIN game about the end of the British colonial empire with his new game from GMT "The British Way". Then we wrap with with my BFF Kevin Bertram from Fort Circle Games.  

Big treat for you in this episode. We talk to some of the staff at the US Army's School of Advanced Military Studies and talk about how they use wargaming in professional military education

Join Glenn, Tom and guest host Preston Jacka as they talk about the newly released Firelock Video preview, the upcoming Calvert Marine Museum event (deadline for registration is September 9th) and discuss the incoming fall season of gaming and new releases. Thanks for tuning in! and check out our event before time runs out. Event linked below: https://fb.me/e/1zLmBzcJi forms.gle/NR7jiXtL7377FRAb7 - fill this out and pay to confirm attendance!   

Lucky me, I get to sit down with Nick and Sophia from Georgetown University Wargame Society and hear all about who they they are and what they do!  https://www.guwargaming.org/

In this jam packed double episode, the Tailsmen Glenn, Tyler and Tom are joined by new player and unanimous vote for favorite opponent in the Blood and Plunder Land Tournament Andy Hodges to talk Historicon. Oak and Iron, Blood and Valor, Blood and Plunder Land and Sea all had events, and we break down how they went and who triumphed. In Part II (Beginning at the 1:40 mark) after a break, we discuss the upcoming tournament at The Calvert Marine Museum, as well as this month's Trivia winners and questions. https://fb.me/e/1zLmBzcJi (link to the tournament event)