May 232013
 
GE40: 5 Signs Star Wars: A New Hope is a GREAT Film

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is one of the best pieces of cinema made in all of human history. What are some of the signs to alert viewers of the film’s magnificence? Jonathan shares 5 signs that show this is a great film.  

May 162013
 
WR91: Aaron Bostian and How Wargamers Can Give Back

Aaron Bostian blogging at the Fancy Wars.

Aaron shares the many ways that he gives back in his community. Jonathan discusses the 3 mile walk he is doing on May 18, 2013 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. You can DONATE HERE. We also discuss:

May 142013
 
Monsters of the Shattered World S2E6: New and Old Enemies

In this episode of Monsters of the Shattered World, Andreas and his companions defending the city of Arrowsight face a second wave of attackers. But their enemies are not exactly as they seem. For those of you new to this show, Monsters of the Shattered World is a storytelling podcast. It’s about a young scholar out on his own in the world, the newest member of an adventuring party encountering strange monsters and writing about them. Each episode is 5 to 10 minutes long, so it won’t overburden your [...]

May 092013
 
GE38: 5 Reasons Ray Harryhausen was Incredible

Ray Harryhausen may not be well known to today’s moviegoers.  But, he was a special effects genius best known for his unique brand of stop motion animation. Mr. Harryhausen created stop motion characters that explode off the screen.  He was best known for his work with the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts.  Mr. Harryhausen passed away on May 7, 2013. In the episode Jonathan says it is Episode 39.  He is wrong.  It is actually episode 38.  Please accept our apologies.  

May 022013
 
GE37: 5 Reasons Free Comic Book Day is Awesome

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4, 2013. Learn why Free Comic Book Day is Awesome!  

Apr 302013
 
Monsters of the Shattered World S2E5: The Battle of Arrowsight Field

In this episode of Monsters of the Shattered World, Andreas and his companions attempt to defend the city of Arrowsight from an army of allied goblins, hobgoblins, and orcs. This episode contains a snippet of the Litany Against Fear, originally written by Frank Herbert for his Dune series. This is my homage to my favorite book. For those of you new to this show, Monsters of the Shattered World is a storytelling podcast. It’s about a young scholar out on his own in the world, the newest member of an [...]

Apr 292013
 
Wargaming Recon #90: Henry Hyde Editor of Miniature Wargames now with Battlegames

Henry Hyde Editor of Miniature Wargames now with Battlegames. Henry Hyde reveals lots of amazing news to the Wargaming Recon audience before anyone else! Editor Henry Hyde is back to discuss the upcoming release to his book, the Wargaming Compendium, and his role as the newest editor of Miniature Wargames magazine. Henry first appeared in Episode 58: Henry Hyde and Battlegames Magazine, which is in our list of Top 10 Most Popular episodes. We also discuss: <!–more–> Jonathan doing a 3 mile walk to raise [...]

Apr 252013
 
GE36: 5 Ways to Pass the Time When Sick

Ever feel ill and wish that you would hurry up and get better so you could do something fun? Being sick doesn’t mean you need to languish in boredom.