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Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy - Podcast

Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy

An irregular podcast looking at wargaming, from historical gaming such as Black Powder, Bolt Action and Chain of Command to Scifi and Fantasy with Warhammer 40k and Frostgrave.

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Update frequency
every 31 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
101
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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WSS21 - Adventures in Undercoat

WSS21 - Adventures in Undercoat

A few months ago the boys discussed what was the undercoat colour of choice, it turns out there was no consensus, so we sent Guy out with hit microphone to gather opinion.

We also discuss:

Rebels & P…

00:41:53  |   Wed 12 Dec 2018
WSS20 - Crisis

WSS20 - Crisis

We're in Antwerp, at Crisis for the latest Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast. Guy chats to Johan Van Acker one of the organisers and catch up with Alex Buchel, from Studio Tomahawk about 'Age o…

00:44:45  |   Wed 14 Nov 2018
WSS19 - What **** the Mary Rose?

WSS19 - What **** the Mary Rose?

In this episode Mark and Guy go head to head with he new early war supplements for Bolt Actionand Chain of Command, and Jasper gives us his considered thoughts on Black Power II.

The guys are also …

00:52:40  |   Wed 10 Oct 2018
WSS18 - Whoops Hiatus

WSS18 - Whoops Hiatus

After a unintentional hiatus over the summer the WSS gang get the band back together and compare notes on what's new.

Guy also has a chat with Craig Cartmell, from the Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare

00:55:34  |   Tue 18 Sep 2018
WSS17 - Participation Games

WSS17 - Participation Games

In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast we look at Participation games, their problems and how to run on.

Guy also brings us up-to-date on the latest wargaming news form Warlor…

00:42:22  |   Tue 31 Jul 2018
WSS16 - Matrix Gaming

WSS16 - Matrix Gaming

We're looking at Matrix Gaming in the latest issue of the podcast, a form of collaborative wargaming where the participants narrate the action though discussion and arguments.

Developed by Chris Engl…

01:11:44  |   Fri 08 Jun 2018
WSS15 -  A fireside chat with Rick Priestley

WSS15 - A fireside chat with Rick Priestley

In this episode of the podcast we discuss Salute 2018, and Guys has a cigar and brandy with Rick Priestley in a fireside chat.

Links Fate of a Nations Warlord: 3000BC - 1100AD Turf War Z Last Days,…

01:03:58  |   Thu 03 May 2018
WSS14 - Fantasy Wargaming

WSS14 - Fantasy Wargaming

In this episode we discuss fantasy wargaming on the back of chatting to Joe Saleh from Lucid Eye Publications, about their new rules 'The Red Book Of The Elf King', and miniatures range to go with it…

00:59:33  |   Sun 01 Apr 2018
WSS13 - Chivalry In Wargaming

WSS13 - Chivalry In Wargaming

Guy has been on his travels and at Crusade this year sat in the back row looking furtive with his tape recorded clenched in his sweaty hand! He recorded the great talk from Rob Jones titled ‘Putting …

00:56:59  |   Tue 27 Feb 2018
WSS12 - The Mother of All Battles

WSS12 - The Mother of All Battles

We talk to Professor Tony Polland about attempting the biggest wargame ever, replaying the Battle of Waterloo, in 28mm.

01:05:07  |   Fri 02 Feb 2018
WWS11 - Wargames Fiction

WWS11 - Wargames Fiction

We look at what is new for Christmas in the the latest episode of the podcast, it turns out there isn't much new to spend your hard earned cash on (though for some reason we missed Gangs of Rome).

Th…

00:46:56  |   Sat 23 Dec 2017
WSS10: The 2017 Great Wargames Survey

WSS10: The 2017 Great Wargames Survey

It's that time of the year again where we review the results of the WSS Great Wargames Survey! Have you ever wondered what is the favourite wargames genre? Have a listen and find out...

01:08:10  |   Sat 04 Nov 2017
WSS09: Wargames Rules Writing

WSS09: Wargames Rules Writing

In this episode Angus, Guy and Jasper are joined by Criag Cartmell from the Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare, Fat Lardies Rich Clarke and some chap called Rick Priestly to discuss how they approach wr…

00:49:07  |   Thu 17 Aug 2017
WSS08: Nobby No Mates

WSS08: Nobby No Mates

We've all had the problem of not being able to find someone to play with? In this episode Angus discusses ways to solve this problem and is joined by Neil Shuck (Meeples and Miniatures) to try a game…

00:55:51  |   Tue 04 Jul 2017
WSS07 - A salute to Salute 2017

WSS07 - A salute to Salute 2017

The Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team, with the Karwansaray the publisher, were present at Salute in London.

Between manning the stand and running round meeting people they didn't have much time b…

00:43:02  |   Wed 26 Apr 2017
WSS06: Bootleg Goldsworthy

WSS06: Bootleg Goldsworthy

Guy, editor of WSS, brings us the latest news from Peter Pig with Men of Company B, a new supplement for In Her Majesty's NameGothic, the Bolt Action Campaign book covering Operation Sea Lion and t…

00:53:52  |   Mon 03 Apr 2017
WSS05: Its a matter of Friction

WSS05: Its a matter of Friction

In this episode Guy, Jasper and Angus investigate the idea of Friction in wargames rules.

We're joined by games designer Rich Clarke (Two Fat Lardies) and historian Murray Dahm.

01:00:43  |   Tue 21 Feb 2017
WSS04: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

WSS04: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

In this episode Guy, Jasper and Angus are joined by Adam Loper of Tabletop Minions to discuss the results of the Great Wargames Survey.

Regular columnists Rossco and Paul ponder time!

00:52:58  |   Wed 07 Dec 2016
WSS03: A Flocking Nightmare

WSS03: A Flocking Nightmare

In the latest podcast we focus on terrain, or more specifically terrain boards and mats. Which is better? What do people prefer? With expert comment provided by Mel "the terrain tutor", Eric Lauterba…

00:49:32  |   Mon 03 Oct 2016
WSS02: Design to Table

WSS02: Design to Table

In our second podcast we decided to look at the little men we craft into soldiers and how they are produced. 

Angus chats with Leon Pengilly from Pendraken who produce 10mm led miniatures and carry p…

00:57:57  |   Wed 17 Aug 2016
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