Grumpy Pony Podcast

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Ben here and I run a small hobby shop in the UK and wanted to share my experiences of table top gaming and sometimes touch on running a small business In this podcast I talk about table top games and hobby. I will have regular guests talking Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar and about any other geeky goings on that may be happening at the moment. I have a lot of fun making this podcast so I welcome you all to join the Grumpy Pony community and enjoy it with us.

Ben Swindlehurst


    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Grumpy Pony Podcast

    Talking Narratives with Joe McCullough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:07


    In this weeks episode I sit down with Joe McCullough as we discuss narrative gaming, writing rules and how Joe got into game design in the first place. I have also taken this opportunity to talk about the hotly awaited release of the upcoming Stargrave! Loads of fun this this week, thanks to Joe and enjoy!

    Talking with the Grumpy Pony Community about life after lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 51:00


    This week I am joined by Mark and Nathan as we talk about the importance of the social side of this fantastic hobby! We also talk about the latest previews from Games Workshop, Mantic Games and Gale Force Nine and what we are most excited about when we get out of lockdown!

    Talking, Terrain, Gaming & more with Battle systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 93:11


    This one was so much fun! This week I was joined by Colin, the owner and creator of the company Battlesystems. Battlesystems make a fantastic range of card stock terrain that could be used in anything from Sci-fi and fantasy to modern day settings but they are also responsible for the incredibly popular Sci Fi skirmish game Core Space! I sit down with Colin and discuss it all so sit back and enjoy!

    Talking Hobby With Duncan Rhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 49:44


    HI Everyone These podcasts are so much fun to make. Mainly because I have the opportunity to meet such talented people within the gaming industry. Todays podcast is no exception as I get to chat with Duncan Rhodes. We manage to cover lots of stuff in this podcast from Duncans time at Games Workshop to him taking the plunge into starting up his own business with the painting academy and also what hobby he is enjoying at the moment. Enjoy!!

    Talking about badger Riding Dwarves with Ronnie Renton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 40:09


    In this weeks episode I was very lucky to sit down and chat with the founder and CEO of Mantic Games Ronnie Renton! This one was such a pleasure to record and Ronnie was very generous with his time so we get to cover Kings Of War, Armada, Lockdown and even some news on what we can look forward to in the future.

    Talking Mercenary mice with Oathsworn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 26:41


    Hi everyone! Welcome to the next episode of the Grumpy Pony Podcast. In this episode I am joined by Michael from Oathsworn Miniatures. We talk Burrows & Badgers and running a business in these lockdown times!

    Talking Core Space with Rotten Roller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 37:02


    In this episode I talk to my good friend Mark about a great squad based game made by a company called Battle Systems. They also make some great card stock scenery but in this episode we are talking about Core Space, where its set, how you play and some healthy speculation about what we think might be happening in the future.If you want to check out Marks Instagram you can find him @rotten_roller

    Talking Warhammer, Art and Lockdown with Orniris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:01


    In this weeks episode I am very happy to be talking with artist and all round great guy Orniris. He does commissions and his Instagram is well worth a look so if you don't follow him already then just follow the link below to go straight to it. Orniris Terensi Art (@orniris) • Instagram photos and videos

    Virtual fairs and Radio Shows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:06


    Lockdown continues but running a hobby is certainly never boring! This last week I have been invited to talk on BBC radio Kent about running a small business in such hectic times and attend a virtual trade fair! it's been nerve wracking and fun in equal measure so this week I asked my good friends Tony and Nathan to join me for a chat about. ... Socially distanced of course.

    Dragons, Magic and card games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 21:46


    Hey everyone! Ben here at Grumpy Pony Hobby. just wanted to take this opportunity to get a podcast out. Just me today and I am chatting about what I'm looking forward to and what I've been enjoying in lockdown. also check out the website for Deckscapes, Unstable Unicorns, Exploding Kittens and more. 

    Lockdown Lowdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 56:58


    Hi everyone. This podcast is a little different as we couldn't meet up in person to record so we recorded over ZOOM! So with that in mind I do mention putting some pictures up on screen.. sorry about that.

    The Pandemic Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:31


    First podcast back in these pandemic times! In this podcast I am joined by my resident 40k experts Tony & Mark

    Grumpy Pony Podcast Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 56:23


    Ben, Tony & Rob meet up for another epic geeky discussion about all things hobby and table top including live action Warhammer, Conan the barbarian and Space Marines! Check out our website shop for loads of hobby goodies! www.grumpypony.co.uk.

    Grumpy pony Podcast Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 76:20


    The next instalment of the Grumpy Pony Podcast. Rob and Tony join me again to chat about Astartes, secret hobbyists, Game of Thrones and the Grumpy Pony painting competition

    Grumpy pony Podcast Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 79:27


    Tony and Rob join me to talk all things hobby, 40k gaming and all sorts of geeky stuff

    The First Grumpy Pony Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 2:17


    Having started my own business I thought a podcast would be a fantastic platform to keep you all updated. we are going to chat hobby, games and all about my pride and joy that is The Grumpy Pony Hobby Shop!

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