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Episode 35 Podcast: Back from Nova Open, plus interview with Jessica Rich the Brush Mistress, and interview with Dave Taylor of CMON
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Running time: 2:35:38 (including interviews)
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First Aired (release date) |
September 20, 2016 |
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Primary Theme / Subject |
Back from Nova Open, plus interview with Jessica Rich the Brush Mistress, and interview with Dave Taylor of CMON |
| Segment Name / Time Stamp | Description |
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| Intro 0:00 |
Podcast Listeners can get 3% off labor on new commissions just by leaving us a review on iTunes!
Caleb asks that non-conversion clients tell him ‘why’ they decided to go another way so we can continue to revise the quote system at WMG. Email us. |
| On the Painting Desk 19:42 SPONSORED BY FRONTLINE GAMING |
Caleb finished up the Tau in Green/White. Plus Guardians of the Covenant with the guys help!
Week of giants including Woldwrath in Red, Looted Arachanarok, Tau’nar Supremacy armor in Devastator theme, and MORE Reaper Demons! Now working on Cygnar, Legion of Everblight, Skarbrand, Chaos Knights, 2nd Tau’nar suit, Forgeworld Chaos Dwarves and Marauders in Viking theme. Painted black/red Marines in 6 days! Now moving on to two custom projects, Krieg and Seraphon. Display boards incoming! WIP pics. |
| Service Spotlight 40:28 |
Updates to our Painting Page, including lower prices on Character, Board Games, and new Platinum Level pricing! |
| Tips on Technique 44:03 |
BACK FROM NOVA! Our review, was it worth it to go, and will we return?
Meeting clients in person and how their armies placed at the event. One army we painted placed third in painting. Favorite purchases at the event and all the new products out there. Coolest game tables and displays at the event. Glowpocalypse and results of our ‘models for rent’ survey. (LINK TO NEW SURVEY FORTHCOMING) Val’s bust wins BRONZE at the paint event! Interviews with various players at the event (played throughout the show in general) Help us pick a CHARITY ARMY THEME for the Raffle army to support the National Center for Victims of Crime. VOTING TIL OCTOBER 1ST. |
| 1 Minute Rant or Gush 1:28:28 |
Caleb gushes on UNSTABLE, the board game. |
| Outro 1:39:17 |
Next time on the Podcast will be Interview with Tyler of Mengel Miniatures.
Who will be our next guest? Help us decide! Email us requests at [email protected] |
| BONUS CONTENT! (over 50 minutes of interviews) | INTERVIEWS FROM NOVA including artists, vendors, and staff from the event! |
| 1:21:10 | Interview with CJ Kender on photographing miniatures. |
| 1:30:58 | Interview with Jessica Rich, the Brush Mistress. |
| 1:51:22 | Interview with Dave Taylor of Dave Taylor miniatures, talking about Wrath of Kings and Dark Age from CMON. |
| 2:04:52 | Interview with MiniDuels, (MDF terrain, trays, and templates!) |
| 2:07:46 | Interview with Modcube (really inventive game aid, fully customizable to your army/faction) |
| 2:10:10 | Interview regarding Unstable the Game, a new board game coming to KS soon. |
| 2:18:25 | Interview with Tectonic Craft Studios (custom movement trays and MDF Terrain, and more) |
| 2:22:13 | Interview with Broken Egg Games (incredible game trays, hand stained, plus 2D terrain, premium gaming aids) |
| 2:26:19 | Interview with Muse on Minis (2D terrain, templates, tokens, and more). |
| 2:29:28 | Interview with Fallout Hobbies (stencils, decals, and LEDS). |
Episode 34 Podcast: All About Magnets
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Running time: 1:40:00
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First Aired (release date) |
August 19, 2016 |
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Primary Theme / Subject |
All About Magnets |
| Segment Name / Time Stamp | Description |
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| Intro 0:00 |
WMG is Heading to Nova! Red Scorpions Charity Raffle Army for National Center for Victims of Crime update! In conjunction with the Nova Open Foundation and Titan Terrain Studio. Announcing Group Project: Deathwatch vs. Xenos (Cult and Harlequins). Reminder about Radio Silence Special and new, more competitive rates for Board Games. |
| On the Painting Desk 19:42 SPONSORED BY FRONTLINE GAMING |
Tau in Green/White Plus Guardians of the Covenant! Looted Arachanarok, Sicaran Venator, and Magnetized Tyranids! Plus Beetle Bombards. Dennis tackles Silver Tower. Phillip painting RPG figures and Stormcast. Val finishes up Vampire Counts and Tau, now on to Red/Black Marines! Johnathan paints popular cartoon characters! |
| Service Spotlight 40:28 |
New Galleries: Main Gallery here, level galleries on the top menu. |
| Tips on Technique 44:03 |
Magnetization:
Coaxial vs Diametrically Polarized Defining Rare Earth, what does N52 mean, etc. MAGNET TYPES: Supermagnets vs Rare Earth Magnets (aka Neomydium Magnets) Caleb gushes on Super Magnet Man. MAGNET VENDORS (some of those we’ve used and can verify):
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| 1 Minute Rant or Gush 1:28:28 |
Wargame Accessories, the biggest little secret out there! Phil and Val gush on new Display Board projects! |
| Outro 1:39:17 |
Next time on the Podcast will be the LIVE FROM NOVA episode. Who will be our next guest? Help us decide! Email us requests at [email protected] |
Episode 33 Podcast: Glues & Epoxies
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Running time: 1:29:00
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First Aired (release date) |
August 4, 2016 |
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Primary Theme / Subject |
Glues & Epoxies |
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| Intro 0:00 |
WMG is Heading to Nova! Announcing the Radio Silence Special. New pricing structure for Board Games, 25% off! More competitive rates on characters. Red Scorpions Charity Raffle Army for National Center for Victims of Crime update! In conjunction with the Nova Open Foundation and Titan Terrain Studio. Reminder about Rebasing page with General’s Handbook out now. |
| On the Painting Desk 21:59 SPONSORED BY FRONTLINE GAMING |
Stormcast wraps up (for now), Gorka Morka skiff wraps up, Tau in Green/White Plus Guardians of the Covenant! Also custom Chaos Archers, Looted Arachanarok, Sicaran Venator, and more Reaper Demons! Valentin talks about his current projects! Dennis tackles Silver Tower. Johnathan paints some Scouts, and Phillip is on vacation! |
| ROTATING Segment: LED PAGE 39:18 |
Services Spotlight: LED Page Launches! |
| Tips on Technique 43:44 |
Plastic vs Super Glue, plus:
Resin used as a ‘resin glue’ on resin models . 2 Part Expoxies, super strong, but super long (dry time). Guerilla glue and how it works (expanding glue). Other types of glue for terrain and such as: Hot Glue, Caulk Tube glue, ala Liquid Nails, etc. PVA GLUES, POLYVINYL ACETATE Tacky Glue (aka super white) Wood glue (basing materials) PVA Glue, aka white, craft school glue (all purpose glue). |
| 1 Minute Rant or Gush 1:25:37 |
LED Board for Space Hulk by Wargame Model Mods. |
| Outro 1:28:20 |
Next time on the Podcast we talk Magnets and Magnetization. Who will be our next guest? Help us decide! Email us requests at [email protected] |
Episode 32 Podcast: Wargasm Fauxpocalypse
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Running time: 1:17:52
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First Aired (release date) |
July 21, 2016 |
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Primary Theme / Subject |
Wargasm Fauxpocalypse |
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| Intro 0:00 |
jar5ee7s The move to Studio B complete! Charity Raffle Army for victims in Orlando shooting, update! PAINT OVER HATE (needs a new name?) in conjunction with the Nova Open Foundation (possibly) and Titan Terrain Studio. |
| On the Painting Desk 8:39 SPONSORED BY FRONTLINE GAMING |
Silver Tower wraps up, Stormcast continues, World Eaters Project concludes, GORKA MORKA SKIFF and Tau in Green/White on the way! Plus Guardians of the Covenant incoming! Valentin arrives! Vampire Counts and Viorla Sept Tau! Dennis finishes Zombicide: Season 1 and now at work on Bolt Action! For Phillip, Shadows of Brimstone and more Halo! |
| ROTATING Segment: ????? 24:44 |
Services Spotlight: Rebasing Page Launches! |
| Tips on Technique 29:55 |
Interview with Jason of Wargasm Fauxpocalypse; a massive 60 player, 240,000 point Apocalypse game in Calgary, Canada, coming up in November! Check out their Facebook page and their Event Page. |
| 1 Minute Rant or Gush 1:09:55 |
Caleb rants on distributor applications. Phillips gushes on Hobbylinc.com |
| Outro 1:15:26 |
Next time on the Podcast we talk all things Glue and Epoxies! Who will be our next guest? Help us decide! Email us requests at [email protected] |
Episode 31 Podcast: On Criticism and Speed vs. Quality
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Running time: 1:19:07
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First Aired (release date) |
July 8, 2016 |
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Primary Theme / Subject |
On Criticism and Speed vs. Quality |
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| Intro 0:00 |
The imminent move to Studio B. GOT OUR FIRST REVIEW! The importance of reviews on growth; over 700 downloads from the website in June, up from 450 the month before! Charity Raffle Army for victims in Orlando shooting, update! PAINT OVER HATE, in conjunction with the Nova Open Foundation (possibly) and Titan Terrain Studio. Upcoming projects . . . include Vampire Counts and Viorla Sept Tau, Tau in Green and White, Shadows, PLUS Pre-Heresy Inquisition part 2 in August. |
| On the Painting Desk 8:50 SPONSORED BY FRONTLINE GAMING |
MORE Helios Guard, more Stormcast. Belakor DONE! Plus the World Eaters Project, GORKA MORKA SKIFF and 2 sets of Silver Tower continues! Valentin returns. Johnathan’s first commission. Dennis working on Zombicide. For Phillip, Shadows of Brimstone and Darksword Miniatures Female Archer. |
| ROTATING Segment: On Criticism 30:35 |
Let’s talk about Criticism and it’s impact on your business:
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| Tips on Technique 52:11 |
SPEED PAINTING/BATCH PAINTING TIPS: Quantity vs Quality (Good, safe, cheap, fast; you get 2) Defining ‘Tabletop’ in terms of detail level; Get the model ON the table and then add details later. Refine your process for getting work done faster and more efficiently Economics of painting; how to make the most of your time Limit your color palette to simplify choices Tips from the PROS on how we do it. Painting multiple models at once, grouping models by color, etc. |
| 1 Minute Rant or Gush 1:06:30 |
Phillip gushes over the new Sylvaneth, Johnathan’s take on DeathStorm, and Caleb beams over Sorastros Patreon Channel. |
| Outro 1:15:55 |
Next time on the Podcast we speak with WARGASM about their Fauxpocalypse Event. Who will be our next guest? Help us decide! Email us requests at [email protected] |
Music Used in Podcasts
| “Five Armies”, “Protofunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 |
Exigence by Aaron Spencer https://machinimasound.com/music/exigence Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International |