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We talk with our friend Brad about all of the newly revealed Warhammer 40k Armageddon Space Ork models. We discuss how disappointed we are with the new models and how the initial reveals got our hopes up, only to be dashed by the complete reveal of the Armageddon box.

We talk with our friend Brad about the newly revealed Warhammer 40k 11th edition ork models. We discuss how ork design has changed during the last few decades and our hopes for the future.Consider backing Space Gits!

We talk with Martin and Shane about their successful interactive miniature art show: Godling! We discuss what went well, what they would change, and what is to come.Experience Godling online!Follow Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art)Follow Shane Brockway (7he_blindman)Follow Joe (armageddon_bound)Follow the venue: SELVA (selva_nyc)

We talk about the recently released plastic Trench Crusade miniatures and how they compare to other plastic miniatures on the market.Consider getting some of the Trench Crusade plastic models.

I talk with Eli about his creation for the interactive miniature art show: Godling.Follow Eli (Redwetskeleton)Read about the Godling event.

We talk with Martin and Shane about their upcoming interactive miniature art show: Godling! Consider visiting it from January 29 to February 1 at Selva Gallery, 1329 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn.Follow Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art)Follow Shane Brockway (7he_blindman)Follow the venue: SELVA (selva_nyc)Consider reading The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes.

In this final episode of 2025, we reflect on our collective experience with miniature photography and discuss what we would like to do in the future.

This is the third episode of a three-part series in which we interview the creators of Trench Crusade. In this episode, we chat with Tuomas Pirinen, the designer of the rules for Trench Crusade!Follow Trench CrusadeFollow James (sonatanocturne)

This is the second episode of a three-part series in which we interview the creators of Trench Crusade. In this episode, we chat with James Sherriff, the original miniature sculptor for Trench Crusade!Follow Trench CrusadeFollow James (brass0_0monkey)

This is the start of a three-part series in which we interview the creators of Trench Crusade. In this first episode, we chat with Mike Franchina, the artist and creator of the world of Trench Crusade!Follow Trench Crusade

In this episode, we chat with our good friend Brad about his recent venture into 3D printing. We talked about why he took the leap to buy a printer and his experience with it. We also discuss some of the indie games the printer has pushed him to start playing!Consider getting some ork STLs from Smuggler Boutique!Play Space Gits!

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Brian of Nemessos Miniatures (Rojasnoirlac). We talked about his approach to the hobby, including how he creates realistic, scaled models. We also discussed some of the movies and books he has been consuming recently and why he decided to make a blog.Follow Nemessos Miniatures!Follow Canticus Troili!Consider reading The Unworthy by Agustina BazterricaWatch Le Vourdalak.

In part two of a special two-part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2025, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want to play the games on their terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which their publishers no longer support. It is highlighting those who are more concerned with telling a story with the miniatures they build than with creating something that would be optimal in terms of a game’s rule system. A punk rock approach to the miniature wargaming hobby, if you will. Below are time stamps of the various interviews: 0:56 - Chatting with Stefano (eldermoss3)23:00 - Chatting with Gray (schlubcinema)46:44 - Chatting with Dillon (voidhalation)1:20:26 - Chatting with Zell (thoseonceloyal40k)

In part one of a special two-part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2025, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want to play the games on their terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which their publishers no longer support. It is highlighting those who are more concerned with telling a story with the miniatures they build than with creating something that would be optimal in terms of a game’s rule system. A punk rock approach to the miniature wargaming hobby, if you will. Below are time stamps of the various interviews: 1:12 - Chatting with Yoel (sallet_hobby)20:02 - Chatting with Tim (howlingmad_looping) and Brian (rojasnoirlac)38:08 - Chatting with Sam (cupboard_of_shame)51:44 - Chatting with Ben (rusty_ferrule_miniatures) and Sam (cupboard_of_shame)1:03:44 - Chatting with Matthew (squared_paints)

We chat with Eli (Redwetskeleton) about his new hobby YouTube channel and his time at Adepticon 2025.Follow Eli (redwetskeleton)Subscribe to his YouTube channel.

We chat with our friend Chad about Games Workshop’s newest Eldar releases, including the new Phoenix Lords and Aspect Warriors!Follow Chad (aeldariwolf)

We chat with Eli about our Vastarian Inq28 and the incredible daemons he created for the climax of the event. All hail the Child Inverted.Follow Eli (redwetskeleton)Read more about the event here.See The Child Inverted!

We chat with Dave Taylor, of Dave Taylor Miniatures, about his time with Games Workshop and how that led him starting his production studio. We also talk with him about his experience at the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas.Follow ⁠Dave Taylor Miniatures⁠! Read more about the Vastarian event here.Follow the ⁠28 Collected Kickstarter⁠!

We chat with Steve and Gage, from the Hive Scum podcast, about the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas.Follow: Steve Hupfer (sovthofheaven)Gage Bridgeman (noclearcoat)Read more about the event here.

In the evening after the final day of the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas, we interviewed many of the participants! Including:Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art)Shane Brockway (7he_blindman)Brad Smith (brad506187)Mike DeBolt (gundamofficialhobby)Tim Gerber-Fleury (howlingmad_looping)Grant Sawyer (underworldalliance)Eli Parsons (redwetskeleton)Jonny Lashley (witchhammerstudio)

Just days after our Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston, we are joined by Weirding Way and Modern Synthesist to reflect on the event. Follow Weirding WayFollow Modern SynthesistFollow Geo Rutherford and learn about Point Nemo!

In this episode we are joined with Trey (IIII) and Martin (martin.mccoy.art) to talk about how Neil Hollis used AI to create the backdrop for his Gold winning Exodite at 2024 Golden Demon at Adepticon. We go on to talk more broadly about how AI could influence the miniature hobby going forward.

In this episode, we talk about miniature photography, touching on cellphone cameras to film cameras. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different cameras and give suggestions of elements to consider to improve your miniature photography.

In this episode, we interview people at Adepticon (2024), the United States largest miniature wargames convention! It was our first time at the convention, but we were able to set up our recording equipment in the Grimdark Hallway, run by our friends from Hive Scum. Below are time stamps of where you can listen to each interview!00.56 - Greg Wier (denimdayjob) chats with Eli (Redwetskeleton) and Jonny (witchhammerstudio) the morning after their first day at the convention. 06.06 - Eric and Adam Wier chat with Adam Loper of Tabletop Minions, touching on painting competitions and game design!31:38 - Greg chats with Grant (underworldalliance) about the Kislev Mordheim warband he built and painted using Kingdom Death plastic models.45:12 - Greg chats with Trent (miscast.co) and Bill (berserkerwrks) about MEK28 and videogames, including Unreal Tournament.1:10:40 - Greg chats with Alex (av.hobbies) and Mark (moshartz) about everyone’s favorite Games Workshop game, Mordheim.1:24:12 - Greg chats with Mark (moshartz) and Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art) about Malört, Chicago’s favorite drink, and creating artwork.

In part two of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games on their own terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which are no longer supported by their publishers. It is highlighting those who are more concerned with telling a story with the miniatures they build than with creating something that would be optimal in terms of a game’s rule system. A punk rock approach to the miniature wargaming hobby, if you will. Below are time stamps of where you can listen to each interview!0:56 - Scott (scotomancer) and Greg Wier chat about HeroQuest and Isolation Man screen printing27:38 - Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art), Greg Wier, and Adam Wier (thekillingcold) chat about Vastarian and making art53:10 - Shane Brockway (7he_blindman) and Greg Wier talk about MÖRK BORG and RPGs01:14:35 - Dellon Myette (whitetigertablecraft) and Greg Wier talk about his newly designed game Cauldon01:38:03 - Eric Locke (Eric’s Hobby Workshop), Greg Wier, and Adam Wier talk about Warhammer the Old World01:56:43 - Matt (totally_not_panicking) chats with Greg, Adam, and Eric Wier about a Vastarian game they played on his newly built board02:12:48 - Chris (pied_pewter_piper) and Cole (colecifer_xxviii) chat with Greg and Adam Wier02:37:20 - Brandon Anway (banway99) talks with Greg Wier about coming to the USA to play Mordheim

In part one of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games on their own terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which are no longer supported by their publishers. It is highlighting those who are more concerned with telling a story with the miniatures they build than with creating something that would be optimal in terms of a game’s rule system. A punk rock approach to the miniature wargaming hobby, if you will. Below are time stamps of where you can listen to each interview!01:16 - Introduction: Greg Wier (denimdayjob) and Eric Wier05.07 - Greg and Eric Wier chat with Alex (av.hobbies) and Jonathan from Legends of the Tabletop about RPGs21:26 - Greg and Eric Wier chat with Terry (stone.jaw) and Phil (bloodtrancefusion)47:02 - Greg Wier, Shane (Sombre Arcane), Steve (sovthofheaven), and Scott (scotomancer) talk about dungeon synth1:04:24 -  Greg and Eric Wier talk with Steve (sovthofheaven) and Paul (wyrdstoned) about the events of day one at Under the Dice Fest

In this episode we are joined by Steve and Gage from the Hive Scum podcast. We reflect on 2023 as a whole and how we first met Hive Scum at the New England Mordheim Open at the start of 2023. We also touch on the Rich Grimmond Inq28 event and some notable releases throughout the year.Listen to the Hive Scum PodcastFollow SteveFollow Gage

In this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, to talk about the Vastarian: Dreams of the Pious Open Invitational we recently started on Between the Bolter and Me. We describe the Vastarian setting, and how it is filled with warring Imperial cults, each certain their own ideology will usher in a new age of prosperity for the Imperium. We talk about how Mordheim and Inquisitor influenced the setting and how it offers a way to continue to expand the Church of the Red Athenæum, after Iron Sleet’s Pilgrym event. We also talk about how the writing of Thomas Ligotti shaped aspects of the setting, as well as make some musical suggestions to put you in the right mindset for diving into the setting yourself!Follow Bill FordRead about the Vastarian Open InvitationalRead about the Church of the Red Athenæum

Having been a month since the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia, we got Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art) and Bill Ford (the_ruin.501) to talk about how the event went and if there is anything they would change if running another event in the future. Read more about the event HERE.

In this episode, we interviewed people at the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia. The first interview is with Mike (gundamofficialhobby) and Grant (underworldalliance) talking about their new game Caliban28. The second is with Martin (martin.mccoy.art) and Isaac (weirdingsway), chatting about Inq28 events and the use of Forbidden Psalm for the Rot of Hondious event. The third is with Scott (scotomancer) talking about Heroquest and paint. The fourth is with Jonny (Witchhammerstudio) discussing his amazing “The Breath of Organthus” board. The final interview is with a bunch of the Hive Scum crew, chatting about how they got to the event and other aspects of the hobby.Read more about the event HERE.

In this episode we are joined by Valbjorn, someone who got a name for themselves by creating incredible Space Wolf Space Marines that are more believable in scale. We chat about how he got involved in the hobby and what led him to start sculpting. We also talk about his love of different sculpting putties and the importance of engaging with the hobby community! Follow Valbjorn!Follow his YouTube ChannelSupport him on PatreonFollow sus.an.membraneFollow Ralph.the.reasonable

In this episode we are joined by Martin McCoy, known for being the resident artist for 28 magazine. We talk about how he got into the hobby and how it fit with his journey as an artist. We also discuss how he developed his artistic style and some of the projects he is working on including Necropolis 28 and Mosscarin. We also talk about the Rot of Hondious, an Inq28 event he is hosting later this summer, including how people can get involved.Follow Martin McCoy!Read 28 magazineFollow MosscairnFollow Owlshield and Necropolis 28Follow Bill FordFollow Gundamofficialhobby Follow k0rdhalListen to the Hive Scum podcastGet a toad created by Henry Lipkis

In this episode we are joined by Pax_acrylica to talk about his journey through the hobby and how he creates imaginative miniatures that push the boundaries of Warhammer 40,000. We talk at length about his building and converting process and about some of the sources of his inspiration, including video games like Half-Life 2 and Disco Elysium. We also touch on his love of board games and learn about what he is playing at the moment.Follow Pax_acrylica!

In this bonus episode, we talk with sovthofheaven and noclearcoat of the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew about the recent Dungeon Synth music event, Northeast Dungeon Siege 2023. In addition to chatting about the event and some of the artists and bands involved, we also talk about various aspects of the miniature hobby!Listen to Hive Scum.Visit Under the Dice.Follow the Hive Scum crew:  Steve and GageFollow Northeast Dungeon Siege.Follow Greg’s music blog: Fine Enough, I SupposeBuy We Do What We Want (WDW3) magazine by Holy Mountain PrintingAn Oath of Blood - Haudh, SeregostBuy Forbidden Psalm.Mordheim Pitfighter conversion.Blood Meridian.Listen to Cadabra Records.Listen to Swamp Kingdom by Tales Under the Oak.Listen to Hole Dweller.Listen to Weed Pin by Drug Church.

In this bonus episode, we were at the New England Mordheim Open 2023 event and got the opportunity to chat with some of the people who made it out to play in the event, along with some of the hosts, the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew. The episode begins with the three of us talking briefly about what we are expecting the evening before the event, followed by the various interviews during the event.5:45 - We chat about our first games12:19 - Chatting with Eric (Norse Explorers)20:21 - Chatting with Phil of Hive Scum29:41 - Chatting with Steve, Terry, and Phil of Hive Scum53:37 - Chatting with Alex from Tabletop Wizards56:53 - Chatting with Gabe (Goblins)1:04:50 - Chatting with Cole (Chaos Dwarves)1:21:00 - Chatting with Gage of Hive ScumListen to Hive ScumVisit Under the DiceListen to and buy the soundtrack for the event!Follow the Hive Scum crew:  Steve, Terry, and GageFollow Mordheim PaulFollow Alex and Tabletop WizardsFollow Gabe and his GoblinsFollow Cole and his Chaos DwarvesFollows Evan who donated a warband for prize support!Follow Redwetskeleton who built and painted my degenerate vampire!

In this episode we are joined by Koltti, who has spent the last few years showing the world how miniatures from the 80’s can look as good as modern ones. We chat about how he found the Inq28 blog Spiky Rat Pack and first met John Blanche. We also talk about how he joined the Inq28 collective Iron Sleet and was involved in some of their many projects like the Pilgrym and the Thorn Moons Crusade. We also touch on his painting style and how he found his way back to painting Oldhammer miniatures.Follow Koltti!Support him on Patreon!Explore Spiky Rat Pack.Follow Iron Sleet.Read about the Pilgrym event.Amazing intro to the 1993 Space Hulk PC game.

In this episode we are joined by the seminal grimdark creator Totally Not Panicking! We talk about how he got into the hobby and developed his signature style. We discuss what drives his prolific miniature output and what drove him to create the converting and painting contest Smash Bash.  Follow Totally Not Panicking!Participate in Smash Bash!Follow Hannes Rhodin, creator of the Smash Bash trophies.Join the In Rust We Trust Discord group.Ex Profundis Painting Swamp Aelves.Visit Under the Dice and buy a fanzine!Follow sovthofheaven and contact him if you are interested in playing Mordheim at Adepticon!

In this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, Eric of Eric’s Hobby Workshop and Alex of the new YouTube channel Tabletop Wizards to talk about the recent event Mordheim 2022! We discuss what it is like to attend a small narrative/hobby focused event like Mordheim 2022, and how it does not need to be intimidating. We also detail the warbands we used in the event and some of the crazy and unfortunate happenings that occurred in the City of the Damned. We speak at length about things we would do differently if attending the event again or one in the future. We also talk about how YouTube may be helpful to encourage others to try to host their own narrative events. Finally, we talk briefly about what is next for us with Mordheim!Follow Bill FordFollow AlexAnd Tabletop WizardsFollow EricAnd Eric's Hobby WorkshopSee pictures from the event hereNicky Grillet’s Mordheim box!Follow Redwetskeleton

In this episode we are joined by our friend Brad Smith to talk about our most recent experience playing Blood Bowl. We tried to play Blood Bowl in various forms over the years, particularly after the re-releases in 1996 and 2020, along with a stint playing Blitz Bowl. This time we played Sevens, a variant of Blood Bowl that uses a smaller pitch and less players, but largely uses the core Blood Bowl rules. We chat about how easy the variant is to play and how long games take, along with our ultimate opinion of Sevens.

In this episode, we are joined by Bill Ford, a talented terrain maker who is hosting a narrative focused Mordheim event at the end of the year. We discuss at length how he got into the hobby and what pushed him to host a Mordheim event. We also talk about how he has gone about planning the event and inviting participants. He also gives advice for those who are just beginning to craft terrain pieces of their own.

In this episode, we chat about some of the new models Games Workshop previewed at the Summer Skirmish preview. We focus primarily on their showings for Kill Team and Warhammer Underworlds. In the first half of the episode, we discuss the excellent looking Kroot warband alongside the surprisingly disappointing Imperial Navy Breacher models. In the second half, we shift to talk about the Hexbane’s Witch Hunter warband for Warhammer Underworld: Nethermaze. In addition to talking about the quality of the sculpts, we also touch on how they will be excitedly received by the Mordheim community.

In this episode, we are joined by an old high school friend, who is well read in terms of the Horus Heresy, to discuss Games Workshop’s newest rendition of the setting: Warhammer - The Horus Heresy. We talk a little about the history of the Horus Heresy in miniature form and how important it is that this new edition has recreated many of the classic Forge World models in plastic. We talk briefly about whether we think the new game will be successful in getting new people to play the Horus Heresy, or simply bolster peoples’ 40k armies. Finally, we predict what Games Workshop will do next with the setting, in terms of new models, and talk about what models we would like to build and paint in the future.

In this bonus episode, we chat about the upcoming Necromunda Ash Wastes game and the new edition of the Horus Heresy. We talk about the new Ash Wastes Nomads warband and their insect-riding Dustback Helamites. We also speak sadly about how awful the new Orlock vehicles look, fitting alongside the previous Orlock gang models. We move on to talk about the upcoming Horus Heresy game, and how they used it as an opportunity to redesign the basic Space Marine, this time with MKVI armor.

In this episode, we are joined with the wonderful Witchhammerstudio to talk about their experience at the first Adepticon since 2019, Adepticon 2022! We talk at length about the Inq28 showing at the convention, including his stellar SAMMAHS2 game board of floating sections of rock, rusting machinery, and moldering fortifications. We discuss some of the Inq28 games they played, and how everyone found each other in the first place! We end the episode talking about Golden Daemon’s return to the United States at the convention.Follow Witchhammerstudio!Follow their blog!

In this episode we are joined with an old high school friend and Eldar fan, to talk about the newly revealed Eldar model range. We discuss the new renditions of many Eldar classics, like the Avatar of Khaine, and Phoenix Lord Maugan Ra, and speculate on what might be coming in the future.

Gretchin, better known as Greenstuff Gretchin, joins us to speak about the incredibly important topic of mental health. Mental health is something that affects everyone, but is not often discussed openly, despite how it can envelope our lives. In the episode, we talk about how mental health impacts everyones’ personal hobby journeys, both positively and negatively. We touch on how it can be difficult to acknowledge if you are struggling and to find the appropriate help, and how support can sometimes be lacking or out of reach when you do seek it. Finally, we talk about how supportive the hobby community is, and encourage people to reach out to ourselves and others if they need support. Follow Gretchin!Listen to Heath Aldrich (Hobby Time in the Murder Basement) talk with others about mental health.

In a special extended episode, we celebrate a difficult, but productive 2021 with guests, Voxmorbus, Red Wet Skeleton, K0rdhal, and Modern Synthesist! First, each of us look back on our favorite personal hobby projects of the year. Then we transition into discussing some of our favorite Games Workshop’s releases during 2021. Finally, we close out the episode by setting some hobby goals for 2021!Follow Modern Synthesist!Follow K0rdhal!Follow Voxmorbus!Follow Red Wet Skeleton!

In this episode we are joined with the wonderful K0rdhal to talk about how we keep motivated to continue with the miniature hobby and avoid feeling burnt out and uninspired. We touch on the importance of having a strong friend group, in person or virtually, having multiple projects, and always trying to enjoy the process.Follow K0rdhal.Thanks for the episode idea Jamjarastronaut!

Our friend and talented sculptor Modern Synthesist joins us to discuss the new edition of Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team. We talk about what excites us about the new skirmish game and how we are approaching making Kill Teams. We touch on how we are more interested in making exciting and characterful models rather than rules, but how we plan to leverage that with the desire to play games. We talk about how the new system appears suitable for playing Inq28 style narrative games, due to its balance between simplicity and granularity. We also discuss what we see in the future of the game, via expansions and new models.Follow Modern SynthesistVisit his blogWatch his sculpting videos

On the eve before Games Workshop releases their new streaming service Warhammer+, we talk about the quality of the animated Hammer and Bolter episode they played for free to promote the service, Old Bale Eye. We talk about the generally poor animation in the episode and what that might mean for the rest of the series. We talk at length about the other features included with the service and how they relate to services Games Workshop already provides via YouTube or other apps. We also discuss the inclusion of a model to encourage subscriptions and where we think the future of the service will be headed.