Episodes
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Geeks of the North Episode 30 - Gamers' Vault 2.0
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Hello geeks!
In this episode, we have the full crew in. Yes, both Yaum and Steve join us to talk about our weeks in hobby and games and answer the episode's question. In the main topic, we welcome back Daniel Tatone from Gamers' Vault to talk about big news for the store. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
2:36 - Cool stuff on the web
8:18 - Hobby Time
1:17:15 - Question
1:24:32 - Main Topic: Gamers' Vault 2.0
2:2:27 - Closing and shoutouts
Cool stuff on the web
Elemental Village Kickstarter
Hobby and games
The Dice Bag Lady
Main Topic - Gamers' Vault 2.0
Facebook page
Youtube channel
Online store
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Background music in the main topic intro is Lord of the Land by Imcompetech
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Wednesday May 25, 2016
Geeks of the North Episode 29 - Figurines Québec event review and mailbag
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Hello geeks!
In this episode, after our usual hobby and games banter, we go over the recent Figurines Quebec painting contest, and we answer an handful of questions from the mailbag. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
2:52 - Hobby Time
40:45 - Main Topic: Figurines Québec event review
1:18:11 - Main Topic 2: Mailbag
1:51:55 - Closing and shoutouts
Main Topic - Figurines Québec event review
Gallery
Mailbag
Big thanks to Bryan, David Haffner, Lennard and Mike Derspieler for the questions.
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Background music in the main topic intro is Lord of the Land by Imcompetech
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Thursday Mar 31, 2016
Geeks of the North Episode 27 - Guild Ball
Thursday Mar 31, 2016
Thursday Mar 31, 2016
Hello geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Yaum chat about their recent games and hobby, discuss good and bad gaming experiences, then mister host give us a tip for airbrush masking. In our main topic, we go over Guild Ball, the medieval mob football game that's taking over the miniature tabletop world right now. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
3:29 - Cool stuff on the web
7:58 - Hobby Time
48:27 - Hobby Tip
50:55 - Question of the Episode
1:09:40 - Main Topic: Guild Ball
2:08:55 - Closing
Cool stuff on the web
15mm Desert mesas board by 4Ground
Main Topic - Guild Ball
Official: website, Facebook, Twitter and forum.
Facebook: Guild Ball Supporters (fans)
Podcasts: Guildball Tonight, Who Cares Who Wins, Smashed Shins, The Kick Off
YouTube: Guild Ball Informer, The Battlehammer
Network
We're part of the United Geeks Network. Check out their other great shows!
Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Background music in the main topic intro is Lord of the Land by Imcompetech
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Friday Mar 18, 2016
Geeks of the North Episode 26 - Figurines Québec
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Hello geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Yaum have their usual hobby and games banter, then they interview Mathieu Fontaine about Figurines Québec, the new edition of his painting contest running in combo with ND Open next May. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
1:42 - Hobby Time
32:51 - Hobby Tip
37:00 - Question of the Episode
46:18 - Main Topic: Figurines Québec
1:18:38 - Closing
Main Topic
Figurines Québec website: http://figurinesquebec.com/
May 7th, 2016
Closing
The Hobby Hangout Facebook group
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Geeks of the North Episode 25 - How to grow as a painter
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Thursday Mar 03, 2016
Hello geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Yaum go over their short list of hobby and games time since last recording, and then discuss what resources are out there to help you grow as a painter. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
1:35 - Hobby Time
37:45 - Hobby Tip
43:15 - Main Topic: How to grow as a painter
1:21:55 - Closing
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Geeks of the North Episode 24 - IP ideas for new wargames
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Thursday Feb 18, 2016
Hello geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Yaum chat about what they've been up to, and then discuss what intellectual properties they think would make good games. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
2:09 - Cool Stuff on the Web
4:47 - Hobby Time
45:34 - Hobby Tip
49:14 - Main Topic: IP ideas for new wargames
1:27:18 - Closing
Cool Stuff on the Web
Tabletop World diorama
Shout Outs
Hard 7 podcast
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Thursday Dec 10, 2015
Geeks of the North Episode 23 - Interview with Bryan Steele
Thursday Dec 10, 2015
Thursday Dec 10, 2015
Hello geeks!
In this episode, Paul and Antoine are joined by Bryan Steele, industry veteran. They chat about his history in the hobby, from his work on Warmachine Prime to the upcoming first Torg boardgame and a lot in between. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
1:20 - Hobby Time
32:15 - Question of the Episode
42:55 - Main Topic: Interview with Bryan Steele
1:48:35 - Closing
Hobby
MC Studio M4 Building painting tutorial
Main topic: Interview with Bryan Steele
Ursa's Den Facebook page
Twitter: @seventhcrown
Shout Outs
Foxtail Studios
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Thursday Nov 26, 2015
Geeks of the North Episode 22 - Sculpting with Captain Spud
Thursday Nov 26, 2015
Thursday Nov 26, 2015
Hello Geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Yaum are joined by the amazing (his words) Captain Spud, amateur sculptor extraordinaire. We chat hobby, gaming, and you guessed it, traditional sculpting. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
4:58 - Hobby Time
34:11 - Hobby Tip of the Episode
38:47 - Listener question
49:23 - Main Topic: Sculpting with the amazing Captain Spud
1:53:11 - Closing
Main topic: Sculpting with the amazing Captain Spud
Captain Spud is Amazing blog
Materials:
- Epoxy putty (Green Stuff, Brown Stuff, ProCreate, etc)
- Polymer Clay (Fimo + Fimo MixQuick, Sculpey, Beesputty, etc)
- Privateer sculpting tools: http://privateerpress.com/content/sculpting-set
- Colour shapers: http://www.dickblick.com/products/colour-shapers-tools/
- Wine corks (actual cork, not rubber)
- Wire - 20ga aluminum & 22ga (or smaller) brass
- Super glue
- Clippers
- Tiny needle nose pliers
- Pin vice
- XActo - round: http://images.utrechtart.com/products/optionRegular/XActo/X-Acto-Blade-Curved-Carving-Large-22-49279_X.jpg
- Vinyl placemat
- Decent oven
Armatures:
- Reaper advanced dollies: http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/75002/sku-down/75002
- Hasslefree armatures: http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?category=accessories~converting
- Patrick Keith’s Skeleton Armature Guide: http://www.patrickkeith.com/2010/03/armatures.html
Anatomy:
- Coelasquid’s guide to Basic Anatomy: http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/images/drawingstuff.jpg
- Coelasquid’s guide to Torso Muscles: http://coelasquid.deviantart.com/art/Abdomination-How-to-draw-beef-132538271
- Google!
- Yourself in a mirror eeeeeeeww!
General technique:
- Miniature Mentor sculpting tutorials (about ? down): http://miniaturementor.com/painting_tutorials.html
Communities:
- www.minisculpture.co.uk
- www.frothers.com
- http://forum.reapermini.com/index.php?/forum/25-sculpting/
- 1listsculpting yahoo group
Network
We're part of the United Geeks Network. Check out their other great shows!
Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Thursday Nov 12, 2015
Geeks of the North Episode 21 - Hobby Catch Up and Chaosludik 2015
Thursday Nov 12, 2015
Thursday Nov 12, 2015
Hello Geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Yaum do hobby catch up after almost two months without recording. They then chat about how they did at Chaosludik 2015, and how the event went overall. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
1:45 - Hobby Time
21:00 - Cool Stuff on the Web
23:00 - Question of the Episode
33:24 - Hobby Tip of the Episode
38:10 - Main Topic: Chaosludik 2015 Wrap Up
1:12:49 - Changes to the show
1:16:24 - Shoutouts
Main topic: Chaosludik 2015 Wrap Up
Chaosludik website
Photo album
Shout Outs
Shoshie's Magnificent Mini Painting
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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Tuesday Oct 27, 2015
Tuesday Oct 27, 2015
Hello Geeks!
In this episode, Paul, Antoine and Elizabeth talk about all the usual stuff, be it hobby or gaming. They than have a chat about Elizabeth's history and background as a miniature painter, and also give details about her upcoming masterclass in Montreal. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!
Index
Hobby Time - 1:25
Hobby tip - 38:25
Upcoming Events - 41:05
News - 46:45
Main topic: Interview with Elizabeth Beckley - 1:04:55
Upcoming Event
Antoine's painting workshops
Masterclass – Painting Miniatures with Elizabeth Beckley
News
GCT Studios Bushido Wave 26 preview
Privateer Press new releases and previews
THMiniature Sceneries : Volcanic preview
Warpod Malfunction preview by Flytrap factory
Pulp City Cold War Kickstarter
Morbag the goblin
Main topic: Interview with Elizabeth Beckley, the Miniature Mistress Miniature Mistress twitter
Miniature Mistress facebook page
Paul's City boards
Network
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Music
Intro music is Aggressor by Free Stock Music.
Breaks and outro music by La Drave.
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