Man Battlestations Podcast Episode 86

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-86-2023-year-in-review-looking-forward-to-2024

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MBS Podcast Episode 85

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-85-taking-another-look-at-star-wars-armada

For Episode 85, Andy is joined by a new co-host, Chris. Chris is Andy’s local “partner in crime” when it comes to the game that is the focus of this episode: Star Wars Armada. After years of collecting but not playing, Andy has been playing a lot of Star Wars Armada over the last year, and a lot of those games have been with Chris! The two of them touch on the changes that have happened to the game and its support over the last few years, and prognosticate on the game’s future.

Links discussed on the show:

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Star Wars Armada official website: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/swarmada/

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Podcast Episode 84: FlickFleet Interview

Episode Link:

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-84-flickfleet-interview

For episode 84, Andy is joined by a new co-host, his friend Matt. The two of them have a great discussion with Jack and Paul, the masterminds behind Eurydice Games, the publisher of the dexterity-based starship combat game FlickFleet!

Links discussed on the show:

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

FlickFleet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/494071814943020

Eurydice Games GameFound Page: https://gamefound.com/creators/eurydice-games-ltd

Eurydice Games Website: https://eurydicegames.co.uk

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Podcast Episode 83: 3D Modeling & Printing

For episode 83, Andy is joined by returning guest (and MBS Forum member) Kelly. The two of them discuss the challenges and opportunities involved with 3D modeling and 3D printing, and how that has impacted the naval gaming hobby.

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-83-3d-modeling-and-printing?_ga=2.111980352.516892815.1685307233-218627436.1685307233

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MBS Podcast Episode 82

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-82-may-hobby-update-and-community-sitrep

For episode 82 Andy is joined by MBS Forum Member Kelly for the monthly(ish) Hobby Update and Community SITREP!

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Podcast Episode 81: Mike Hutchinson Interview

Episode Link:

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-81-mike-hutchinson-interview

For episode 81, Andy has managed to secure an interview from Mr. Mike Hutchinson himself, the designer behind A Billion Suns from Osprey Publishing. Over the course of their discussion, Andy and Mike discuss the development of ABS, what lies ahead for the game, and what projects Mike is working on at present. Those new projects include a fantasy battles game he is Kickstarting, as well as a world-first announcement of a new naval game!

Links discussed on the show:

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Podcast Episode 80: Topside Minis Interview

In this episode of Man Battlestations, Andy is joined by John G. and John C. from Topside Minis! This is the first time that Andy has had the two Johns on the show since episode 30. They discuss the new upcoming projects from Topside, including a new boardgame and new markers printed directly on clear acrylic.

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-80-topside-minis-interview

Links discussed on the show:

https://topsideminis.com/

https://www.facebook.com/topsideminis

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Podcast Episode 79: Eric Farrington Interview

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Eric “EasyE” Farrington joins Andy “Ruckdog” Rucker for another episode! This time, Eric gives us some updates on what he has been working on for Castles in the Sky, and along the way they dicuss game design, the naval gaming market, and more!

Links discussed in the show:

Blood and Spectacles Blog: http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/

Castles in the Sky in the Osprey Store: https://ospreypublishing.com/us/castles-in-the-sky-9781472844965/

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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MBS Podcast Episode 78

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-78-march-hobby-update-community-sitrep

In Episode 78, Andy is joined by Eric “EasyE” Farrington to do the first Hobby Update and Community SITREP of 2023! Join them as they talk about what they have been up to lately when it comes to painting and playing. Later, they talk about all the latest happenings around the MBS website, and finish up with some new releases they are excited about.

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MBS Podcast Episode 77: Sebastian Bae Interview

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-77-sebastian-bae-interview

Episode 77 of the MBS Podcast is here! This time, Andy is interviewing Mr. Sebastian Bae, a professional wargamer who has done gaming work and analysis for the US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Their conversation touches on the differences between professional gaming and hobby gaming, Sebastian’s design process, how one can get involved in professional gaming, and last but certainly not least, Sebastian’s upcoming board game “Littoral Commander,” available for pre-order now!

Links discussed on the show:

Littoral Commander order page at the Dietz Foundation:

The Georgetown Wargaming Society YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0nVuQu5KoHv0kFiC9yX4Q

Sebastian’s Twitter:

MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html

Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/

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