Intro: Welcome to the Show! - Belated apologies - Josh talks about the disappearance of the Hobby Desk and grovels before you! Hobby Desk Update - Over the break Josh has been working hard on his Warhammer Fantasy Collection, plus a few great games of Flames of War. Patreon! Thats right we are... Continue Reading →
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. Support Jonathan through PATREON Advice to survive the closing of your Friendly Local Game Store Communicate with one another. Social media can become your best friend. Look outside... Continue Reading →
The right magazines can be a huge help to wargamers. We share our picks to make your wargaming life easier. If you're expecting the traditional wargaming magazines you'll be in for a surprise. Support Jonathan through PATREON Air & Space Smithsonian American History Analog Science Fiction and Fact Biblical Archaeology Review History Today Locus: The... Continue Reading →
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. Support Jonathan through PATREON 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 Desk on Troll... Continue Reading →
Podcast # S1E4 Episode Topic: Queen's Birthday Worst and 6mm Hosts: Joshua Shoobridge Hobby Update NEW STUDIO SPACE! Shed and all ready to rock and roll! Hence why I have been so quiet of late. Painting with an airbrush a bunch of 6mm! Useful links! Beasts of War Kiwi6 Artists Twitter - Josh@thehobbydesk Facebook WargamerAu... Continue Reading →
The Hobby Desk Season 1 Episode 1: Our First Wargaming Show! Learn about the hobby that is usually a secret indulgence for most of us and make it part of your regular hobby fix! Merimbula War-game Society: Learn about the club I started from a chance meeting of a now very good friend. Wargaming... Continue Reading →
Facebook groups can be an incredible resource for wargamers. Discover 5 great Facebook groups for wargamers by listening to this episode. Support Jonathan through PATREON 5 Great Facebook Groups for Wargamers Wargames Directory (now Tabletop Wargames Network) Wargames @ BattleShades Wargames Calendar Events + Shows BARBARIANS The Historical Wargames eXchange Mailbag Via our Facebook page:... Continue Reading →
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. Support Jonathan through PATREON Games Discussed Bloody... Continue Reading →
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. Support Jonathan through PATREON 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... Continue Reading →
