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MBS Podcast Episode 76: Spruance Leader Review

Andy is joined by Rob to review Spruance Leader, the Cold War-era solitare naval game by Dan Versson Games! https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-76-spruance-leader-review MBS Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/manbattlestations/ DVG Website: http://www.dvg.com/

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MBS Podcast Episode 75: Dale A. Jenkins Interview

MBS Podcast Episode 75: Dale A. Jenkins Interview

Andy has a very special guest on for an interview on Episode 75 of the Man Battlestations Podcast! Mr. Dale A. Jenkins is a former naval officer and businessman, who has just published an account of the last days of … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 74: 2022 in Review and Looking Forward to 2023

MBS Podcast Episode 74: 2022 in Review and Looking Forward to 2023

Andy is back with the first episode of the MBS Podcast for 2023! In this episode, he takes a look back at 2022, and discusses some things he is looking forward to in 2023. https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-74-2022-review-and-looking-forward-to-2023

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MBS Podcast Episode 73: Schaumburg Prime Offensive Preview

MBS Podcast Episode 73: Schaumburg Prime Offensive Preview

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-73-schaumburg-prime-offensive-preview-interview Josh Linde returns to the MBS podcast after a long absence to discuss the plans for his upcoming Schaumburg Prime Offensive event being held at Adepticon! The event will feature a three-round tournament using the A Billion Suns rules. … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 72: Midway at Milleniumcon

MBS Podcast Episode 72: Midway at Milleniumcon

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episdoe-72-midway-at-milleniumcon Andy has Alan S. on the show to discuss the recent game he ran at Milleniumcon, held outside Ausin, TX. Links discussed on the show: Milleniumcon’s Website: https://www.millenniumcon.info/ BGG Page for AH’s Midway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2250/midway Heart of Texas Wargamers FB … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 71: November Hobby Update & Community SITREP

MBS Podcast Episode 71: November Hobby Update & Community SITREP

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-71-november-hobby-update-community-sitrep Andy is joined by returning guest Rob for this month’s Hobby Update and Community SITREP! Andy and Rob discuss what they have been painting and playing, then look at the most recent activity across the MBS community. Finally, they … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 70

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-70-michael-mick-farnworth-interview Andy is back with another episode! In a bit of a departure from the usual fare at MBS, Episode 70 features an interview with Michael “Mick” Farnworth, who has a new book on modelling and painting Vietnam-era wargames that … Continue reading

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Spruance Leader Unboxing Video

Spruance Leader Unboxing Video

I received my copy of Spruance Leader this week, and have posted an unboxing video on the MBS YouTube channel:

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MBS Podcast Episode 69: Castles in the Sky Review

MBS Podcast Episode 69: Castles in the Sky Review

Ruckdog is back with a solo review of Castles in the Sky by Osprey Games! What does Andy think of EasyE’s latest rule set? Have a listen and find out! https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-69-castles-in-the-sky-review

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MBS Podcast Episode 68: Hobby Update and Community SITREP

MBS Podcast Episode 68: Hobby Update and Community SITREP

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-68-hobby-update-and-community-sitrep After a hiatus over the summer due to Andy being deployed, the MBS Podcast is back! Greg and Andy discuss what they have been reading, painting, and playing over the summer, spend a few minutes talking about the Kenobi … Continue reading

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