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The Cutting Mat Podcast

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Episodes

  1. Premonition Of Paint: Sit In The Corner And Count The Rivets

    Premonition of Paint is back with Season 2! This time around, we're joined by Tino. In this episode, we dive into our personal miniature histories, memories, techniques, and... Galaxy Quest?? We also talk about Joel and Brandon's first date at a scale modeling show. If you haven't listened to POP...

  2. episode30: WHAT'S OUR F#CKIN DEAL??

    THE INTERNET IS NOT A BIG TRUCK OR IS IT?! THE BOYZ SIT DOWN AND RECAP WHAT HAS HAPPENED OVER OUR HIATUS, OUR NEW STUDIO, WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING AND WHAT WE PLAN ON DOING FOR THIS BRAND NEW SEASON! WHAT IS OUR F#CKIN DEAL???

  3. episode29: FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY (ITS HARD BUT KINDA EASY BUT ALSO HARD)

    WE ARE BACK, YEAH, WE SAID THAT BEFORE BUT BACK BECAUSE ALL THREE OF US DEAL WITH VARIOUS MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND GUESS WHAT? WE TALK ABOUT THAT IN THIS EPISODE. FINDING A COMMUNITY CAN BE HARD, BUT IT CAN BE EASY ALSO HARD. LISTEN TO FIND OUT AND MAYBE GET SOME HELP FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY.

  4. episode28: HOBBY ADVICE IS A LIAR SOMETIMES

    YEAH WE SAID IT. UR HOBBY ADVICE VIDEO IS BAD! BAD! BAD? OR MAYBE ITS JUST NOT GOOD FOR LARGE AMOUNT OF NEURODIVERGENT HOBBYISTS? ALSO WE TACKLE THE MASSIVE Q&A LIST WE HAVE! LETS GET INTO THIS ONE BOYS! LETS DO IT BADLY!

  5. episode27: The Circle Of Shiiiiiit

    The Shit Circle is never-ending, and we all have been entrapped by its shittyness. In our first episode back in the new season, we talk about hobby content, bullshit we have dealt with content, and overall just kinda navigating the hobby space.

  6. The Cutting Mat Podcast And The Search For The Golden Truck Nutz

    THE BOYZ ARE BACK, AND WE ARE HERE TO FIND THE GOLDEN TRUCK NUTZ. WHERE WE HAVE BEEN AND WHERE WE ARE NOW, WHICH IS BACK IN PODCAST LAND.

  7. episode26: Is Economic Erotica a Hobby?

    WELL IS IT? RISE AND GRIND BABY. GET THIS BREAD BABY. GRIND LIKE TONY HAWK BABY. GRIND. GRIND. GRIND. GRIND. GRIND. GRIND. GRIND. GRIND.

  8. episode25: WELCOME TO WAFFLE HOUSE

    THE BOYS TALK ABOUT PERFECTION AND HOW TO STAY AWAY FROM IT OR SOMETHING ABOUT SCALE MODELS.

  9. episode24: Let's Start A Cult! (IDOL WORSHIP)

    While it would be fun for the three of us to talk about actual cults this new episode brings light to the issues with Idol Workshop in small hobby spaces. How much is too much? Put on your best noir suit and take a listen!

  10. episode23: steal this depression

    the boyz sit down and talk about the change of art after 9/11 and state of mental health and the correlations in our hobby. both positive and harmful.

  11. episode22: Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back

    This is actually episode 3.2.5 V2 but we will just call it Episode 3 of Season 3. Well if you haven't noticed we are down to three of us. The cursed Micromark magazine has entrapped Bailey! Tony Hawk does NOT want to ride bikes with us. We also talk about what the hell is going on with us and…

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  12. episode21: The Next Steps

    You started your hobby journey and now comes the fun part, taking the next step forward. We are not talking about techniques but more inspiration and that motivation to learn that new skill. Also, this is our first episode of all of us back recording in person!

  13. Premonition Of Paint: Season Two

    Season two of Premonition Of Paint is here! Brandon, Phil, and Joel talk about all of where to start with painting your miniatures and getting started. This episode is like the crusty rim of your citadel paints. Aka The Crusty Ring. Just kidding, this is our start to a new season of PoP and just...

  14. episode20: The Beginning

    Season Three is here! This first episode is well....the beginning! We wanted to talk about how to even get into this hobby. We are talking about our first experiences, traps to avoid, and overall a fun time. If you are an experienced builder or a level 1 builder with an hour to spare. This…

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  15. episode19: Stress In Hobbies: CatDog Season 2 On DVD

    Here is the last episode of Season Two. When we recorded this Joel was in the middle of moving into a new house. Which means the studio for the podcast was moving. Moving involves a lot of stress and what we talk about is how your hobby can both be something for relieving stress and also be…

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  16. Premonition Of Paint: Bathroom Floor Quality Miniatures!

    Brandon, Phil, and Joel talk about Tabletop Quality. Joel has no idea what it really means so the boys try and explain what this weird term is? Seem kinda silly but hey we are all painting little tiny orc dicks and wizards so fuck it!

  17. Last Booth On The Left: Convention Beginnings

    Joel and Tino from The Cutting Mat Podcast talk about their tours of conventions and all the wholesome, weird, and sometimes crazy stories that happen while working these events. Sadly almost all conventions are postponed so this is our way to try and bring some of the magic back to you all at...

  18. episode18: The Boyz Tell A Story About How To Tell A Story

    The boyz are back and talking about telling stories with your models, judging at IPMS events, and why the millennium falcon is pretty fucking organized. You are gonna want to listen to this one.

  19. Premonition Of Paint: The Boys Strike Oil!

    Premonition Of Paint is back and the boys are talking about oil and how it may be your new favorite go-to paint for tiny ork dudes! Oh yeah make sure to check out MarcoFrisoniNJM on YouTube

  20. episode17: Perspective, Bitches. Get Some!

    Brandon has a cult, Joel keeps trying to promote his truck nuts and we talk about perspective and how it's a major part of your hobby. From putting failures into perspective to setting your expectations way too high. Learn how the different sides of your brain work with the boyz.

  21. episode16: Hobby Cycle: Branching Out

    Sometimes hobbies can be a cluster fuck of roads.....or something like that. We sit down and talk about branching out and where the hobby cycle can lead you. In this kinda casual conversation, we talk about the one thing that brought us to all kinds of different roads.

  22. Premonition Of Paint: Gunpla VS Minis - LEVEL UP!

    Brandon, Joel, and Phil sit down and talk about some of the differences between Gunpla and Miniatures. Not just that one is a small-big-but-small robot and one is very small people. We get into the actual differences and the crossover between these great hobbies.

  23. episode15: S.M.A.R.F.T GOALS

    The boys sit down and go over S.M.A.R.F.T and then the podcast turns into a horny self-improvement podcast? Is this normal?

  24. episode14: Celebration Of Mediocrity In Hobbies

    We get back into the podcast with kinda a heavy hitter for some. We hope that this discussion will open some eyes, make some of you step back, and honestly just help you enjoy your free time doing this hobby. We are talking about the Celebration Of Mediocrity and the role it plays in this hobby,...

  25. Premonition Of Paint: The One About Layering

    Premonition Of Paint is back and we are joined by our newest member, Phil! Phil (@phil_builds_stuff) is an amazing artist and well seasoned miniature painting. Phil is invested in making hobbies fun and creative again. Let's make some weird art and talk about painting little dudes!

  26. episode13: The Comfort Zone

    The boys are back and 6 feet apart. Welcome to the Comfort Zone. This episode we are talking about expanding your hobby and reaching outside what you are used too. We talk a little bit about Doing It Badly and what it really means. Hope you enjoy this episode!

  27. Premonition Of Paint: Introduction, Episode One

    Brandon and Joel from The Cutting Mat Podcast bring you "Premonition Of Paint" the miniature wargaming podcast about our experiences in the miniature world of painting little dudes while listening to death metal. The new side podcast brings our insight into the hobby as one experienced painter…

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  28. episode12: Meta-Hobbies And Orange Juice

    Get a glass of that good orange stuff and sit down with the boys this week as we talk about Meta-Hobbies, roles in the community, those darn influencers and orange juice!

  29. episode11: Gunpla Tribal Knowledge

    Season Two! New recording interface. Tony Hawk! Jack Black! oh yeah we also talk about the importance of tribal knowledge in this hobby!

  30. episode10: Gunpla Event Report - SCGMC And Mecha and Monsters

    Recently the boys had Mecha and Monsters 2 in Raleigh, NC which fostered a whole new Multi-State Gunpla Meetup! Then Joel flew out to California for SCGMC by ThoseGundamGuys!

  31. episode8: Gunpla Community Q&A

    We reached to the Gunpla community far and wide for questions that needed to be answered. Well, we finally answered these questions in a podcast form. Check out this episode where the boyz sit down and answer the hard questions you have all been asking. Also, this artwork for the episode will…

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  32. episode8: We Stole One Whole Patreon And Website

    Yeah, that's right. One Whole WEBSITE AND PATREON. What are you gonna do about it? Hopefully, check out the Patreon and our fancy website. Check out this little bonus episode. We now have a website that is thecuttingmatpodcast.com and a patreon at patreon.com/thecuttingmat. Also, Tino dies from...

  33. episode7: Realm Of Influence

    This episode we are talking about influence! No, not those make-believe dorks called influencers. We are talking about the things we draw from to inspire our artwork. Everything from borderlands to bolt thrower. This is a great episode for anyone wanting to look into inspires people and where to...

  34. episode6: Hobby Success: Routines, Organization and Seinfeld?

    This month's episode we are talking all about routines and organization and why it's so important to have these things involved with your hobby. We also briefly touch on how these can be related to feeling burnt out on the hobby. Hope you enjoy this episode and we promise that the patreon is…

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  35. episode5: Hobby Failure: One Massive Failure Of An Episode

    You will face failure in anything you do. We talk about how failure plays such a major component in scale modeling. This is a must listen for everyone. New builders to professionals. Enjoy this episode and enjoy the hobby for yourself

  36. episode4: Build A Gunpla Community: Blueprints To Start Your Community

    Here it is! We give you the best tips and advice on how to start your own local Gunpla community based on our own experiences. If you have any questions or want to even learn more shoot us an email at [email protected]. If you enjoyed these two episodes make sure to leave a review on iTunes!

  37. episode3: Build A Gunpla Community: History Of Our Community

    The first episode of two! We sit down and talk about our local hobby and the experiences we had with starting it, maintaining and everything else in-between. We also speak about the online community Gunpla Builders Association and other online communities as well. From sharing our experiences we...

  38. Trailer: Two Part Gunpla Community Episodes

    Here is the trailer for the next two episodes. Grab yourself some apples, cheddar, and Tea, Earl Grey, Hot. We are going to be talking about our local community and how to start, maintain and remain prosper with your local group of people who build tiny robots. The first episode will go over our...

  39. episode3: IPMS: Found The Gundam Table And A Few More

    Here is episode two! This is a long one but we are going over our experiences from IPMS Richmond: ODO. Everything from how to properly pack your models to the impact this has made in the scale modeling community. Hope you all enjoy!

  40. Bonus Episode: Pokemon, Joel Dies, Trailer Park Boys and Subway

    Here is a bonus episode! We will be doing these in the future for Patreon supporters but for now enjoy this short but tasty episode where we talk about Pokemon, Joel dying from pond vomit, Trailer Park Boys and Subway! Full episode 2 will be out this weekend

  41. episode2: IPMS: Have You Seen The Gundam Table?

    First episode! Join THECUTTINGMAT crew as we talk about our past experiences with IPMS. Go over our plans for Mecha dominance at IPMS Richmond, VA. Learn how to Do It Bad™. Get into a little bit of our local community history and go over future episode topics.

  42. episode1: INTRODUCTIONS

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