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Episode 88: 2024 Event Review

Better late than never, Andy is back with an overview of a couple of gaming events he participated in earlier this year! First up is a local Star Wars Armada tournament he played in back in January 2024, followed by … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 87

Well, it’s finally happened. Atomic Mass Games has made an announcement that many of us were expecting for a while now: Support and Development for Star Wars Armada is officially coming to an end. Here is my reaction.

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Man Battlestations Podcast Episode 86

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-86-2023-year-in-review-looking-forward-to-2024

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MBS Podcast Episode 85

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-85-taking-another-look-at-star-wars-armada For Episode 85, Andy is joined by a new co-host, Chris. Chris is Andy’s local “partner in crime” when it comes to the game that is the focus of this episode: Star Wars Armada. After years of collecting but … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 84: FlickFleet Interview

Episode Link: https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-84-flickfleet-interview For episode 84, Andy is joined by a new co-host, his friend Matt. The two of them have a great discussion with Jack and Paul, the masterminds behind Eurydice Games, the publisher of the dexterity-based starship combat … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 83: 3D Modeling & Printing

For episode 83, Andy is joined by returning guest (and MBS Forum member) Kelly. The two of them discuss the challenges and opportunities involved with 3D modeling and 3D printing, and how that has impacted the naval gaming hobby. https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-83-3d-modeling-and-printing?_ga=2.111980352.516892815.1685307233-218627436.1685307233

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MBS Podcast Episode 82

https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-82-may-hobby-update-and-community-sitrep For episode 82 Andy is joined by MBS Forum Member Kelly for the monthly(ish) Hobby Update and Community SITREP! MBS Website: https://www.manbattlestations.com/index.html Support the show! Please consider purchasing some classy custom dice or a hand-painted mini over at the MBS … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 81: Mike Hutchinson Interview

Episode Link: https://manbattlestations.libsyn.com/episode-81-mike-hutchinson-interview For episode 81, Andy has managed to secure an interview from Mr. Mike Hutchinson himself, the designer behind A Billion Suns from Osprey Publishing. Over the course of their discussion, Andy and Mike discuss the development of … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 80: Topside Minis Interview

In this episode of Man Battlestations, Andy is joined by John G. and John C. from Topside Minis! This is the first time that Andy has had the two Johns on the show since episode 30. They discuss the new … Continue reading

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MBS Podcast Episode 79: Eric Farrington Interview

Episode Link Eric “EasyE” Farrington joins Andy “Ruckdog” Rucker for another episode! This time, Eric gives us some updates on what he has been working on for Castles in the Sky, and along the way they dicuss game design, the … Continue reading

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