Anything But a One! Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming
Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead
We are here to explore the world of historical miniature wargaming. We'll cover, game design theory, rules reviews, showcase new miniatures, and pretty much anything related to historical miniature wargaming. This bi-weekly podcast is hosted by veteran gamers each with 40+ years of experience in the genre.
- 49 minutes 57 secondsEpisode 115 New Rules and Preventing Cheese Moves with Sam Mustafa
We have likely all done it but we mostly hate moves in games that are not the "spirit of the rules" but are not expressly forbidden. Game designer Sam Mustafa joins us the talk about that, asymmetrical units, and his forthcoming game Scourge of Princes!
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Sam's reading list
Paul Lockhart, Denmark and the Thirty Years War
Keith Roberts, Cromwell's War Machine: the New Model Army
Trevor Royle, Civil War: the Wars of the Three Kingdoms
Peter Young, Edgehill 1642.
Peter Wilson, The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy
Malcolm Wanklyn, A Military History of the English Civil War
Anton van der Lem, Revolt in the Netherlands: the Eighty Years War
David Blackmore, Destructive and Formidable: British Infantry Firepower 1642-1765
Christopher Scott, Edgehill: the Battle Reinterpreted
Christine Shaw, The Italian Wars 1494-1559
3 April 2026, 2:00 am - 55 minutes 21 secondsEpisode 114: Are you Historical Enough?
How much history is too much in a game? How about if it isn't historical enough? What is your "happy medium?"
1 March 2026, 2:00 am - 36 minutes 50 secondsEpisode 113: Writing Rules and Gamer Diversity with Larry Mackey
Larry Mackey is the author of Direct Action which will be available soon from Pacific Sky Games. We talked about thinking your manuscript is ready and breaking barriers in gaming.
26 January 2026, 12:00 am - 35 minutes 22 secondsEpisode 112: Christmas Wishes
The gang gets together one last time is 2025 to talk about what they want for Christmas!
22 December 2025, 3:00 am - 55 minutes 11 secondsEpisode 111: Port Royal
Int's never to soon to start reviewing rules, right? I mean two turns and you should be an expert! The gang talks about their first VERY early impressions of Port Royal by Firelock Games.
19 November 2025, 1:00 am - 47 minutes 39 secondsEpisode 110: Return of the Nerds and Millennium Con
After far too long off, the team is back and at Millennium Com in Temple Texas! Thanks to all of you who have stuck with us! This episode was recorded in a noisy hotel room so sorry for the sound quality.
18 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 37 minutes 55 secondsEpisode 109: Breaking Bad...The Miniatures Edition
You pay good money. You struggle to paint them. You flock your bases. Then on the way to the game.....DISASTER? Ever happen to you?
25 March 2025, 4:00 am - 50 minutes 55 secondsEpisode 108: Direct Action Author Larry Mackey
Friend of the show and rules author Larry Mackey joins us to talk about the release of his new rule set Direct Action!
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4 March 2025, 2:00 am - 39 minutes 14 secondsEpisode 107: Blood and Steel Update with Edgar Pabon
Author Edgar Pabon joins us to talk about gaming with us at Millennium Con and to tell us about what is coming for Blood & Steel.
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7 February 2025, 4:00 am - 26 minutes 18 secondsEpisode 106: Texas BROADSIDE! 2024 Recap
Tom and Ray talk about their experiences at this years Texas BROADSIDE! 2024 in Houston.
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Houston Beer and Pretzel Wargaming
Battleship Texas9 January 2025, 2:00 am - More Episodes? Get the App