In this episode Jonathan is joined by counselor, author and professor; Dr. Allan Hunter. He has written 12 books including The Sanity Manual (affiliate link), Life Passages: Writing Exercises for Your Life Journey (affiliate link), and From Coastal Command to Captivity: The Memoir of a Second World War Airman (affiliate…  Read More»

In this episode Jonathan is joined by counselor, author and professor; Dr. Allan Hunter. He has written 12 books including The Sanity Manual (affiliate link), Life Passages: Writing Exercises for Your Life Journey (affiliate link), and From Coastal Command to Captivity: The Memoir of a Second World War Airman (affiliate…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/07/03/toxicity-in-gaming-wargaming-recon-293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Toxicity in Gaming – Wargaming Recon #293

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Robert Dunn to talk about Huzzah! Con 2023.  Huzzah was held in South Portland, Maine during the weekend of May 19-21, 2023. Robert writes the show notes for each episode over the past few years.  He is an invaluable member of the team…  Read More»

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Robert Dunn to talk about Huzzah! Con 2023.  Huzzah was held in South Portland, Maine during the weekend of May 19-21, 2023. Robert writes the show notes for each episode over the past few years.  He is an invaluable member of the team…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/06/19/huzzah-con-2023-wargaming-recon-292/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Huzzah Con 2023 – Wargaming Recon #292

This week Jonathan is joined by Kos, the CEO of W.R.K.S. Games. W.R.K.S Games is the publisher of Jordenheim, and now Katana-Ra. The pair jump right in to talking about their new game Katana-Ra and what it is; and the development behind it.  Katana-Ra is a Japanese inspired cyberpunk RPG…  Read More»

This week Jonathan is joined by Kos, the CEO of W.R.K.S. Games. W.R.K.S Games is the publisher of Jordenheim, and now Katana-Ra. The pair jump right in to talking about their new game Katana-Ra and what it is; and the development behind it.  Katana-Ra is a Japanese inspired cyberpunk RPG…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/05/15/katana-ra-ai-art-wargaming-recon-291/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Katana-Ra & AI Art – Wargaming Recon #291

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Peter Saloom. Peter helped found a gaming community at Redemption Rock Brewing in Worchester, Massachusetts; and he is also the president of a 2nd generation family business. Peter talks about his gaming origins and how it has led him to building his local…  Read More»

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Peter Saloom. Peter helped found a gaming community at Redemption Rock Brewing in Worchester, Massachusetts; and he is also the president of a 2nd generation family business. Peter talks about his gaming origins and how it has led him to building his local…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/04/24/growing-a-gaming-community-wargaming-recon-290/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Growing a Gaming Community – Wargaming Recon #290

This is the second of two live episodes recorded at TotalCon 2023. In this episode Jonathan is joined by Joerg Bender. Joerg is the owner of Things From the Basement; the company that makes beautiful MDF tabletop wargaming terrain. The Plan Joerg is given the $5,000 extreme gaming makeover challenge.…  Read More»

This is the second of two live episodes recorded at TotalCon 2023. In this episode Jonathan is joined by Joerg Bender. Joerg is the owner of Things From the Basement; the company that makes beautiful MDF tabletop wargaming terrain. The Plan Joerg is given the $5,000 extreme gaming makeover challenge.…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/03/27/joergs-5000-gaming-makeover-wargaming-recon-289/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Joerg’s $5,000 Gaming Makeover – Wargaming Recon #289

This episode was recorded live at TotalCon 37 on February 25, 2023. Jonathan was joined by Peter Bryant for this live recording. Peter is the co-owner of Solarian Games and the game designer behind the new Razer RPG system. Jonathan quizzes Peter on his gaming origins and why this makes…  Read More»

This episode was recorded live at TotalCon 37 on February 25, 2023. Jonathan was joined by Peter Bryant for this live recording. Peter is the co-owner of Solarian Games and the game designer behind the new Razer RPG system. Jonathan quizzes Peter on his gaming origins and why this makes…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/03/15/razer-rpg-system-wargaming-recon-288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Razer RPG System- Wargaming Recon #288

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Alex Berner and Chase Harris of Pocket Bard. Alex is the composer and CEO of Pocket Bard. Chase is the Lead Developer and Interactive Audio Lead. The trio talk about what Pocket Bard is and how it can enhance your own RPG or…  Read More»

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Alex Berner and Chase Harris of Pocket Bard. Alex is the composer and CEO of Pocket Bard. Chase is the Lead Developer and Interactive Audio Lead. The trio talk about what Pocket Bard is and how it can enhance your own RPG or…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2023/01/30/pocket-bard-gaming-music-wargaming-recon-287/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Pocket Bard Gaming Music – Wargaming Recon #287

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Andrew Hartland.  Andrew is the Gaming Coordinator for CaptainCon and a NASA engineer. Andrew talks about what he does as the Gaming Coordinator before talking about CaptainCon itself. CaptainCon is February 3-5, 2023 in Warwick, RI and is full of RPG’s, Miniatures and…  Read More»

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Andrew Hartland.  Andrew is the Gaming Coordinator for CaptainCon and a NASA engineer. Andrew talks about what he does as the Gaming Coordinator before talking about CaptainCon itself. CaptainCon is February 3-5, 2023 in Warwick, RI and is full of RPG’s, Miniatures and…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/12/19/captaincon-with-andrew-hartland-wargaming-recon-286/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

CaptainCon with Andrew Hartland – Wargaming Recon #286

Dave Valentine

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Dave Valentine of Bloody Scotsman Games. Bloody Scotsman Games is the maker of Devil in the Wilderness and the expansion Devil In Sleepy Hollow. (You can even find Jonathan and Adrian in the game as characters.) Dave had a vendor booth at the…  Read More»

In this episode Jonathan is joined by Dave Valentine of Bloody Scotsman Games. Bloody Scotsman Games is the maker of Devil in the Wilderness and the expansion Devil In Sleepy Hollow. (You can even find Jonathan and Adrian in the game as characters.) Dave had a vendor booth at the…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/11/21/armourcon-2022-w-dave-valentine-wargaming-recon-285/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

ArmourCon 2022 w/ Dave Valentine – Wargaming Recon #285

This week Jonathan is joined by Peter Bryant. Peter is a Co-Owner of Solarian Games.  He is a gamer designer who created Cube of Death. Jonathan gets Peter to go through what his personal extreme gaming makeover would entail. The idea behind the Extreme Gaming Makeover is to see how…  Read More»

This week Jonathan is joined by Peter Bryant. Peter is a Co-Owner of Solarian Games.  He is a gamer designer who created Cube of Death. Jonathan gets Peter to go through what his personal extreme gaming makeover would entail. The idea behind the Extreme Gaming Makeover is to see how…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/10/31/extreme-gaming-makeover-wargaming-recon-284/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Extreme Gaming Makeover – Wargaming Recon #284

Longest-running tabletop wargaming podcast on the planet!

In this episode we are joined by Cory Ring.  He is the co-owner, content manager, editor, and gamer guru for Cigar Box Battle. If you are not aware Cigar Box Battle has 143 different designs for their tabletop gaming mats. 24 of them are 36″x36″. Two of them are massive…  Read More»

In this episode we are joined by Cory Ring.  He is the co-owner, content manager, editor, and gamer guru for Cigar Box Battle. If you are not aware Cigar Box Battle has 143 different designs for their tabletop gaming mats. 24 of them are 36″x36″. Two of them are massive…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/09/05/cigar-box-battle-with-cory-ring-wargaming-recon-283/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Cigar Box Battle with Cory Ring- Wargaming Recon #283

Henry Hyde

This week Jonathan is joined by the esteemed Henry Hyde. Henry is the best-selling author of Wargaming Campaigns (affiliate link) and The Wargaming Compendium (affiliate link)  books.  Many consider The Wargaming Compendium to be the definitive wargaming tome of our generation. Jonathan and Henry discuss why Henry decided to take…  Read More»

This week Jonathan is joined by the esteemed Henry Hyde. Henry is the best-selling author of Wargaming Campaigns (affiliate link) and The Wargaming Compendium (affiliate link)  books.  Many consider The Wargaming Compendium to be the definitive wargaming tome of our generation. Jonathan and Henry discuss why Henry decided to take…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/08/22/wargaming-campaigns-with-henry-hyde-wargaming-recon-282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Wargaming Campaigns with Henry Hyde – Wargaming Recon #282

Whatnot

This week, Jonathan is joined by special quest Anthony from Brickify. The pair talk about the online auction site Whatnot; they explain what it is and it can benefit you. The 5 tips for buyers that the pair discuss are as follows: Be selective Be careful from whom you buy…  Read More»

This week, Jonathan is joined by special quest Anthony from Brickify. The pair talk about the online auction site Whatnot; they explain what it is and it can benefit you. The 5 tips for buyers that the pair discuss are as follows: Be selective Be careful from whom you buy…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/08/08/5-tips-for-whatnot-buyers-wargaming-recon-281/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

5 Tips for Whatnot Buyers – Wargaming Recon #281

Adrian Benson

Joerg Bender is the owner of Things From the Basement.  He comes on to discuss what’s happening with their MDF terrain.  Things from the Basement has 13 main lines of MDF terrain and tabletop gaming accessories. Jonathan and Joerg talk specifically about the Exploratory Submarine USS Adrian Benson.  The USS…  Read More»

Joerg Bender is the owner of Things From the Basement.  He comes on to discuss what’s happening with their MDF terrain.  Things from the Basement has 13 main lines of MDF terrain and tabletop gaming accessories. Jonathan and Joerg talk specifically about the Exploratory Submarine USS Adrian Benson.  The USS…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/07/25/uss-adrian-benson-wargaming-recon-280/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

USS Adrian Benson – Wargaming Recon #280

In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Alex Tabb. Alex is a long time friend of Adrian Benson and a fellow gamer. The two travel into old school wargaming as they swap memories of gaming with Adrian. Adrian and Alex met at The Compleat Strategist in King Of Prussia PA,…  Read More»

In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Alex Tabb. Alex is a long time friend of Adrian Benson and a fellow gamer. The two travel into old school wargaming as they swap memories of gaming with Adrian. Adrian and Alex met at The Compleat Strategist in King Of Prussia PA,…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/07/11/adrians-gaming-requiem-wargaming-recon-279/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Adrian’s Gaming Requiem – Wargaming Recon #279

In this episode, Jonathan talks about how he is joining his loves of Star Wars, LEGO, and wargaming. Jonathan is working on developing a convention game for the Battle of Hoth using his LEGO kits. He covers his dilemma with either using the Star Wars Legion rules or using a…  Read More»

In this episode, Jonathan talks about how he is joining his loves of Star Wars, LEGO, and wargaming. Jonathan is working on developing a convention game for the Battle of Hoth using his LEGO kits. He covers his dilemma with either using the Star Wars Legion rules or using a…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/06/27/wargaming-with-lego-wargaming-recon-278/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Wargaming with LEGO – Wargaming Recon #278

In episode #277 I am joined by Joshua Shoobridge. Joshua is a podcaster, wargamer dad, 3D printing enthusiast and our audio editor. We start off talking about what games and hobby tasks that he is enjoying currently. We also discuss how COVID has impacted gaming. Joshua talks about his local…  Read More»

In episode #277 I am joined by Joshua Shoobridge. Joshua is a podcaster, wargamer dad, 3D printing enthusiast and our audio editor. We start off talking about what games and hobby tasks that he is enjoying currently. We also discuss how COVID has impacted gaming. Joshua talks about his local…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/03/14/australian-gaming-con-2022-wargaming-recon-277/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Australian Gaming Con 2022 – Wargaming Recon #277

In this episode, we are joined by games designer Peter Bryant.  Peter has quite a resume, he is a game designer, former podcaster, dad, science nerd, TotalCon Industry guest and co-owner of Solarian Games. We briefly talk about how TSR had change names to become Solarian Games.  Wargaming Recon used…  Read More»

In this episode, we are joined by games designer Peter Bryant.  Peter has quite a resume, he is a game designer, former podcaster, dad, science nerd, TotalCon Industry guest and co-owner of Solarian Games. We briefly talk about how TSR had change names to become Solarian Games.  Wargaming Recon used…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/02/28/solarian-games-rises-wargaming-recon-276/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Solarian Games Rises – Wargaming Recon #276

Referencing the award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Jonathan shares how chronic depression, anxiety, and grief caused Jonathan to feel like a sinking ship with no land in sight. That is until Jonathan rediscovered a love of LEGO.  LEGO is more than a building toy.  It can even be used for…  Read More»

Referencing the award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Jonathan shares how chronic depression, anxiety, and grief caused Jonathan to feel like a sinking ship with no land in sight. That is until Jonathan rediscovered a love of LEGO.  LEGO is more than a building toy.  It can even be used for…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/02/14/grief-lego-and-gaming-wargaming-recon-275/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Grief, LEGO, and Gaming – Wargaming Recon #275

Kicking off the 2022 season with some lessons Jonathan has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jonathan shares a few lessons that apply to the tabletop battlefield and everyday life.  The global pandemic has impacted many individuals in a variety of ways. If you, or someone you know, is mourning a…  Read More»

Kicking off the 2022 season with some lessons Jonathan has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jonathan shares a few lessons that apply to the tabletop battlefield and everyday life.  The global pandemic has impacted many individuals in a variety of ways. If you, or someone you know, is mourning a…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2022/01/31/lessons-from-pandemic-wargaming-recon-274/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Lessons From Pandemic – Wargaming Recon #274

Highly recommend. Worthwhile to invest the time. Generalized podcast about wargaming.  High production quality. Excellent show notes.

War gaming Podcast Worth Your Time

Good content, pleasant host.  A pleasure to listen to.

Good gaming podcast

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IMPORTANT NOTICE WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE USE THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE AREA YOU ARE IN (911 IN THE US, 999 IN THE UK, ETC…) In this episode Jonathan is joined by special guest Dr. Allan G. Hunter; counselor and therapist with a…  Read More»

IMPORTANT NOTICE WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE USE THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE AREA YOU ARE IN (911 IN THE US, 999 IN THE UK, ETC…) In this episode Jonathan is joined by special guest Dr. Allan G. Hunter; counselor and therapist with a…  <a href="https://wargamingforums.com/2020/02/17/gaming-for-mental-health-wargaming-recon-245/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More»</a>

Gaming for Mental Health – Wargaming Recon #245

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