Episodes

  • WSS94 - Competitive Gaming
    Dec 5 2024

    In this episode, Guy and Chris head to Firestorm Games in Cardiff to participate in a Barons' War tournament. Guy catches up with the tournament organiser for an insightful chat while Chris shares his thoughts on tournament gaming—a rare experience for him!

    As always, we also bring you all the latest news and updates from the wargaming world.

    Links:
    War of the Roses, Hail Caeser (Warlord)
    Spectre Mythos (Spectre Miniatures)
    Armies of Germany, Bolt Action (Warlord)
    Conquest: Alexander & Hannibal, Strength & Honour (Too Fat Lardies)
    Debris of War
    German Veteran Infantry Platoon (Warlord)

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    59 mins
  • WSS93 - Meeting Strange Men
    Nov 6 2024

    In this episode, on top of all the wargaming news, we dive into a common challenge for wargamers of all experience levels: finding new people to share the tabletop battlefield with. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned wargamer looking to expand your circle, we discuss tips, tactics, and resources for finding like-minded players, from local clubs to online communities.

    Links:
    Vanguard Normandy (Warlord)
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warlordgames/vanguard-normandy
    The Silver Bayonet: Italy: The Shades of Calabria (Osprey)
    The Armies of Westphalia and Wurzburg 1807-1814
    The Fall of Berlin (RKX Miniatures)
    Des tranchées aux barricades: Revolt in the Desert
    Warfare 2024
    Battleground
    Firestorm Games
    Footsore Miniatures

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    49 mins
  • WSS92 - Wargaming on a Budget
    Oct 9 2024

    In this episode, the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team bring you all the latest news from the world of wargaming. They also dive into the topic suggested by regular listener ChatGPT — wargaming on a budget. The guys explore how to get the most out of your gaming experience without breaking the bank.


    Links:
    WSS Online
    Freakz: Mutant Murder Machines
    Reisswitz Press
    For Ireland and King James! The Jacobite Infantry at the Battle of Aughrim 1691
    IWM Podcast Festival
    BeerandPretzels.co.uk
    Partizan

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    45 mins
  • WSS91 - New Editions
    Sep 3 2024

    In this episode, the team reunites to catch up on all the exciting things they've been up to during the summer.

    Chris has had a sneak preview of Bolt Action 3. He shares his exclusive first look at the updated rules, and the team dives into a discussion about the pros and cons of new rule versions.

    Guy also brings us the latest updates from the world of wargaming.

    Links:
    WSS Subscription
    Bolt Action 3 (Warlord)
    Guards of Traitor Toll (Grey for Now)
    Sarissa CMYK
    Nam ’68, Tour of Duty (Plastic Soldier Company)
    LaserCast

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    52 mins
  • WSS90 - Caulking with the boys
    Jul 29 2024

    This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy podcast is a mixed bag. We kick things off with the launch of the Great War Games Survey for 2024. Following up on last month's chat with Joe Bilton, we'll delve back into terrain and Jasper's experiments with the wonder product of decorators' caulking. Additionally, Guy brings us the latest news from the world of wargaming.

    Links:
    Great Wargaming Survey
    WSS Online
    General D'Armee 2 (Reisswitz Pres)
    Blood Red Roses (Society of Ancients)
    Tint Tiny Terrain (Baccus)
    Baccus; Teeny Tiny Terrain - The movie!

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    52 mins
  • WSS89 - Terrain Talk
    Jul 9 2024

    In this episode, Jasper brings us some big news about Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy, and we talk to terrain guru Joe Bilton who gives us some hints and tips.

    Links:
    WSS Online, a new way to read
    Server Down, websites out
    ‘Nam 68 (PSC)
    Bolt Action: Third Edition
    Stargrave: Dead or Alive (Osprey)

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • WSS88 - Inspiration
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team reflect upon what in the media has inspired them with their gaming.

    Links:

    Deathship One
    Chain of Command Far East Handbook
    Forgotten Battles: Raids in the European Theatre 1939-1945
    Band of Brothers (2001)
    Hornblower (1998-2003)
    Sharpe (1993-2008)
    Cross of Iron (1977)
    Attack (1956)
    Bridge Too Far (1977)
    Theirs is the Glory (1946)
    The Rest is History
    Spartacus (1960)
    Spartacus: Blood & Sand (2010-2013)
    Rome (2005-2007)
    Mersada (1981)
    Gladiator (2000)
    Bequest to the Nation (1973)
    Black Hawk Down (1997)
    Full Metal Jacket (1987)
    Sahara (1943)
    T-34 (2018)
    Fury (2014)
    The 317th Platoon (1965)
    The Winter War (1989)

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    46 mins
  • WSS87 - Salute, 2024
    May 7 2024

    In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy Magazine Podcast, the team reflects on Salute, the UK's largest wargame show. Rovering reporter Guy brings all the news from the show, and Mark gives us their thoughts.

    Links
    War game scenarios: The Italian wars battles 1494 - 1559
    Hail Caesar Epic Battles: The Punic Wars
    Bolt Action 3
    V For Victory
    Arnhem Heroes by Empress Miniatures
    The Silver Bayonet: Egypt: Shadow of the Sphinx
    WSS Magazine Instagram
    WSS Magazine Facebook
    Offensive Miniatures
    AB Miniatures
    Eureka Miniatures
    Bad Squiddo Games
    Footsore Miniatures
    TooFatLardies
    Battlefield Accessories
    Great Escape Games
    Pendraken
    Warbases
    Atlantic Games
    Sarissa

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    46 mins