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Huzzah is one of the best historical gaming conventions in New England. It features a variety of historical tabletop games from many time periods and rule sets.
Huzzah 2015 was the first live in person recording of Wargaming Recon. Many thanks to Dean Emmerson for making it possible.
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5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more] |
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100 Wargaming Tips
The year is 2006 and the place is the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. A young man tentatively speaks these first, tentative words:
“Today is Thursday August 17, 2006. This is the first podcast of the CWF Game Discussions blog….now we’re gonna cue our intro music.”
More than six years and tens of thousands of... [click here for more] |
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Have you ever wanted to go to a gaming convention but didn’t know what to play? This episode shares 5 tips to help you choose the right games for you to play.
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What time is the game?
Who is the GM?
What rules are used/Have you played this before?
How many people can play/Who else is playing?
How involved do you need to be to play?
Mailbag... [click here for more] |
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Jasper Oorthuys, managing editor publications, and Dr. Josho Brouwers, editor of Ancient Warfare magazine and co-editor of Ancient History magazine, discuss the Ancient History magazine (AHM) Kickstarter.
Learn what Ancient History magazine is and why you should back its Kickstarter project.
AHM Kickstarter 411
Starts: March 18, 2015 Ends: 30 days later Goal: 12,500 Euros to... [click here for more] |
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With the growing popularity of mega cons are smaller game conventions dying out? Jonathan addresses the question with his thoughts. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear an important announcement about the birth of Jonathan’s first child.
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Mega Convention Pros
HUGE
Greater variety
More people
Attracts more attention... [click here for more] |
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The Merimbula Wargaming Society is an Australian wargaming club founded by Joshua Shoobridge. Josh discusses Australian wargaming and shares some tips for being a dad wargamer.
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Stay in touch with Joshua
e-Mail Josh: TheHobbyDesk@gmail.com
Tweet Josh
The Hobby Desk Facebook Page
The Hobby Desk Google+ Page
The Hobby... [click here for more] |
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Crowdfunding can do many amazing things. Gordon Sampson hopes to crowdfund his new venture the Adler Boardgame Cafe.
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What is the Adler Boardgame Cafe?
Mailbag Via our Youtube page:
Listener Ancient Thoughts commented about episode 132 on Youtube saying “Josho’s completely right with what he’s saying with how... [click here for more] |
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Facebook groups can be an incredible resource for wargamers. Discover 5 great Facebook groups for wargamers by listening to this episode.
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5 Great Facebook Groups for Wargamers
Wargames Directory (now Tabletop Wargames Network)
Wargames @ BattleShades
Wargames Calendar Events + Shows
BARBARIANS
The Historical Wargames... [click here for more] |
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Learn how to survive the closing of your friendly local game store (FLGS). Guest Aaron Bostian has tips based on his experience of his FLGS shutting down.
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Advice to survive the closing of your Friendly Local Game Store
Communicate with one another. Social media can become your best friend.
Look outside the box for gaming locations. Try... [click here for more] |
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Looking Back on 2014
The 2014 podcast season has been incredible! Almost 23,000 people tuned in this year. With the help of listeners like Y-O-U we raised over $400 for charity. Listen to this episode to hear what else made 2014 special.
This episode discussed:
Top 10 Episodes of 2014
Ep 119: Henry Hyde Wargaming Author
Ep 123: The Great Wargaming Survey (with Jasper Oorthuys)
ReCast... [click here for more] |
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Due to illness and scheduling conflicts Aaron Bostian couldn’t do the show. So, NO NEW EPISODE right now. To make up for it we’re sharing this episode from the vault. The classic episode comes to you from the dark ages where the show had a different name. Since this is a CLASSIC episode some of the links, content, giveaways, contests etc may be out of date or ended.
Don’t worry!... [click here for more] |
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Swamped is not your average quasi-cooperative game to be kickstarted. Designer Ben Gerber and Bellwether Games co-founder Dennis Hoyle discuss the Kickstarter project.
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The Kickstarter
Goal: Raise $8,500 by June 6, 2015 at 6pm EDT
Backer Levels: $12 = 1 copy of game, $22 = 2 copies and on up
Stretch Goals: Backers choose... [click here for more] |
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Steven Parenteau is the Event Director for TotalCon. He has also overseen the Roleplaying Game and Miniatures Gaming sections of GenCon.
Steven provides a glimpse into TotalCon 2015. If you didn’t get to TotalCon in 2015 this episode will whet your appetite for 2016!
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TAS-CON 2015 Unique way to kickstart a small convention.
WHEN:... [click here for more] |
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Turn Your Girlfriend Into a Gamer with Aaron Bostian
Aaron Bostian shares the story on how he introduced tabletop gaming to his wife and how she became a gamer. His experiences can be helpful to those of us who wish that our significant other (boys and girls alike) could participate in a hobby that we love.
Do you have a success story to share? If so, don’t be shy. We’d... [click here for more] |
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Con Industry Guests Do’s & Don’ts with Jay Libby
Ever attend a con only to have a less than great experience? Maybe the GMs were lacking. Perhaps the Guests of Honor seemed bored. Or maybe the other attendees were rude.
Jay Libby, frequent Guest of Honor at TotalCon, shares his tips for success. With his advice convention Guests of Honor, and attendees alike, are... [click here for more] |
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Wargaming Recon #109: TotalCon 2014
TotalCon 2014
Didn’t make it to TotalCon 2014? Don’t worry, you can walk in Jonathan’s shoes by listening to this episode.
TotalCon 2014 Highlights
Meeting Stefan Pokorny, founder of Dwarven Forge
Listening to Matthew Ebel LIVE
Successfully co-GMing the sold out Raid on Pitt’s Landing
Spending time... [click here for more] |
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Meet the Mythwits Podcast
Featured guest Peter “Blix” Bryant discusses the Mythwits podcast. This live video podcast is his newest endeavor in the field of gaming and geekdom.
The pair chat about TotalCon and podcasting. Blix gives an update on his successful Kickstarter project for Rogue Chess. Jonathan announces that he will be a future guest on the Mythwits podcast... [click here for more] |
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How Jonathan Became a Wargamer
Listener Andrew submitted a question on Facebook asking how Jonathan got into wargaming. In this episode Jonathan answers. The tale begins with Warhammer 40k, touches down at War at Sea, then finishes with Henry Hyde and historical wargaming.
Stone Ape Podcast
#19: New England Gaming Vegas with Jonathan Reinhart
Listener Andrew’s question... [click here for more] |
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HuzzahCon 2014
Special guest Dean Emmerson is a member of the Maine Historical Wargamers Association, which organizesHuzzahCon in Portland, Maine. He joins the episode to share why you need to attend HuzzahCon 2014. Some of the highlights are shared. Dean and Jonathan discuss great places to eat in Portland, Maine.
The duo express their love for the Boston Trained Bandsgaming club... [click here for more] |
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5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more] |
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Kickstarter for Wargamers
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding website that can help games to be produced, which would otherwise not see the light of day. Behind this image exists a danger that all wargamers need to be aware of. When properly handled Kickstarter can be hugely powerful for all involved.
Jonathan shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of Kickstarter. If we didn’t... [click here for more] |
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Wargaming With Kids
Jonathan shares tips for adults hoping to get kids into wargaming. These are also useful for wargaming parents looking to find a wargaming event at which their child can play.
Simplify the rules
Fun is the goal
Durability is important
BONUS: Whenever you see the name Mike Paine as a GM at a game day or a convention you NEED to sign up to play... [click here for more] |
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Holiday Gift Guide 2014 with Aaron Bostian
The Holiday Gift Guide 2014 aims to make it easier to shop for the special wargamers in our lives. In general shopping can be stressful and doubly so for wargamers.
Special guest Aaron Bostian returns to the show to join Jonathan in creating this year’s list. If you’re unfamiliar with the Holiday Gift Guide we hope you will... [click here for more] |
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Extra Life 24hr Game-a-thon 2014
The Extra Life 24hr Game-a-thon helps kids in need to get the medical treatments they desperately need. Learn how Wargaming Recon raised money by playing games for 24 hours.
The funds are used to provide medical care for kids whose families otherwise could not... [click here for more] |
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Rogue Chess with Peter “Blix” Bryant.
Wargaming Recon #94: Rogue Chess with Peter "Blix" Bryant [ 1:41:57 ] Hide Player| Play in Popup | Download
Think you know what chess is? Peter “Blix” Bryant has a Kickstarter that adds the bacon flavor to chess. He discusses Rogue Chess and explains some of the cards.
If you like chess, if... [click here for more] |
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This classic episode features host Jonathan J. Reinhart as he discusses Huzzah Con 2011 (click to go register). He chats about the games he will be playing and why he is attending the con with his wife. Jonathan highlights some other games that he wishes he could play. He manages to insert a reference to deceased estates while discussing the bring and buy on Sunday.
For those attending the con Jonathan... [click here for more] |
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This classic episode features host Jonathan J. Reinhart and former co-host Tom Barbalet as they discuss Jonathan’s trip to Huzzah Con 2011. Jonathan provides a brief overview of Huzzah and some sights to see in Portland, Maine. Almost the entire show is devoted to a discussion of Huzzah Con 2011. Jonathan describes the first game he played, Raiders of Sulu Sea by Mike Paine, which used homegrown... [click here for more] |
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Host Jonathan J. Reinhart begins the show with a monologue on the responsibility podcasters have to their listeners (inspired by the latest installment of his column at TrollITC, read How Kevin Smith Rekindled My Podcasting Flame). The show discusses Huzzah Convention 2012 held in Portland, Maine.
Jonathan discusses all things Huzzah Con 2012 including his thoughts on the First Battle of Sacket’s... [click here for more] |
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5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store.
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Dedhampton Revolution Update
TotalCon 2013 Plans
Troll in the Corner Podcast Network August 2012 Stats
5 Reasons You SHOULD Shop at Your Friendly Local Game Store
The FLGS has better customer service
The FLGS lets you try before you buy
The FLGS is building a community
The FLGS contains hidden treasures
The... [click here for more] |
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Holiday Gift Guide 2012.
December is here and that means it is time for another installment of the annual holiday gift guide. Don’t worry, Jonathan mistakenly says “Holiday Gift Guide 2013″ in the episode but he really means 2012. This year there are a couple of changes. The price categories are now Under $20, Under $50, and $100 and Up. Also, categories have 3 recommendations... [click here for more] |
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Wargaming on the Cheap.
Not everyone can afford to buy the latest rulebook, the next expansion, or the newest miniatures. Not everyone wants to do that either. It is not only possible but exciting to wargame on the cheap. In this episode Jonathan shares some great ways that you can wargame on the cheap.
Use your local library for resource material
Free Paper Terrain
Plastic Army Men
Print... [click here for more] |
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5 Goals for 2013.
Last year I set my (Un)Realistic Goals for 2012. Liking the idea I am continuing the trend with my 5 Goals for 2013.
Improve Accessibility
Consistently Release Great Content
Nurture a Strong and Growing Community
Mix It Up
Give Back
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New recording workflow using new equipment: Behringer XENYX 802 Mixer (Affiliate Link), Audio-Technica... [click here for more] |
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Angelia Parenteau – TotalCon’s Promotional Director.
Long term listeners may recall Episode 69: Angelia Heroux & TotalCon when I first chatted with Angelia, newly married, about Total Confusion LLC (TotalCon).TotalCon is New England’s largest tabletop gaming convention.
This time we discuss Total Confusion 27. Plenty of great events are happening with a multitude of fantastic... [click here for more] |
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TotalCon 27.
Fix yourself a snack, sit in a comfy chair, and ready yourself to listen to a mammoth Wargaming Recon episode.
Total Confusion 27 is discussed at length. Jonathan recorded audio live at the con from his hotel room. That audio forms the first hour of this episode. The second hour covers Friday night through Sunday mid-morning of the con. The second half of the show was recorded... [click here for more] |
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Save the Higgins Armory Museum.
Imagine a place where you get first hand experience with military history. A place more incredible than anything you could imagine. That place is the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts and it is closing for good on December 31, 2013.
We share the news about the closing and why the museum needs to be saved. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has... [click here for more] |
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Wargaming Recon in 2015
Another great podcast season is here! This episode unveils the roadmap for 2015. Want to know what topics will be discussed? How about who are the upcoming featured guests? You’re in the right place to find out the answers to these questions and more.
This episode discussed:
Confirmed Guests
Jon & Diane Sutherland share why the Wargame... [click here for more] |
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