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Three guys, rolling dice and talking Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World

gommo, Andrew & Josh

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    Sixth Ed Fanatics - Episode 5 - Revenge of the Sixth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 129:32


     Huw joins Ben and Josh to discuss the recent Sixth Edition tournament in Melbourne - Revenge of the Sixth. [0:02:45] Intro for Huw [0:13:20] Revenge of the Sixth Rundown [1:32:50] Ben v Huw Showdown [1:56:00] Shoutout to MOAB, Cloak & Choppa 2 Brought to you by Old World Fanatics 

    Episode 97 - Alex Rolls Snake Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 138:00


     This week Josh and Andrew have Alex on, fresh from his exploits in last weekend's Snake Eyes team tournament in Melbourne. Get out the paints

    Mordheim Fanatics - EP2 - Building a Warband

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 113:46


    E96 - Our first ever game over 10 years ago, Narrative Gaming & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 138:51


    Want to see gommo and Josh meet first time and play? Well stick around to the end to see. We cover how to get into narrative and campaign gaming, cover our lists for the upcoming Winter Old Hammer tournament and loads more hobbyGet out the paints

    E95 - Beasts Arrive and TOW is Done! Warhammer The Old World Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 132:52


    With the final arrival of the Ambushing Beasstmen, we finally have The Old World - Version 1 OUT!! This episode is a general chat, catchup rather than focused on any specific topicGet out the paints

    E94 - Welcoming new players with ASB - Warhammer The Old World Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 141:27


    Our weekly podcast - even more rambly than usual as we chat with ASB about attracting new players, having a positive scene + Beastmen are on the way.And, of course, patreon questions!!Oh and we ramble so much we really don't cover beastmen but I'm sure we will this week as it arrives :)[0:00:23] ASB Intro[0:03:38] Gommo sizzles some Warhammer book hobby for later[0:04:20] New player v competitive player conversation starts[0:54:15] Gotcha chat[1:29:15] Patreon Shoutouts, a Question[1:39:48] Really brief Beastmen shoutout... (why does OWF hate beastmen?) [1:45:55] More Patreon Questions![1:54:30] Apparently Newcastle Legions Club has closed?![1:57:10] Josh throws some absolute podcast shade[2:00:30] ASB Hobby[2:11:10] Gommo Hobby (never mentions his book thing tho - mysterious!)[2:14:42] WrapupJoin our live stream chat on Discord if you want to share hobby - https://discord.gg/9ZfQtvGUA4Shop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E93 - WAAC or just Whack? - Warhammer The Old World Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 139:06


    We're chatting how far is too far with winning at all costs, what it means for newbies, what do we want to see in the tournament scene, and does Andrew still harbour resentment for Josh Purple Sunning his dwarves off the board all those years ago??[0:01:30] Intro[0:09:04] Gaming Etiquette[1:05:00] Patreon Shoutouts and Questions (!!!) including such gems as, 'Sisters of the Thorn, or Sisters of Avelorn?"[1:42:16]  Mini Wood Elf AJ Rundown[2:03:20] ToW:RPG Cover Reveal Update[2:07:50] Hobby (featuring Josh's new tower)[2:16:30] Wrap-upJoin our live stream chat on Discord if you want to share hobby - https://discord.gg/9ZfQtvGUA4Shop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E92 - Wood Elves & Where's the Beastmen?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 132:27


    BREAKING NEWS! We have Old World Releases imminent, so we've changed our topic for Episode 92. Let's chat Wood Elves, and Beastmen and Josh's Narrative Campaign (with a bumper Patreon question segment in between!)[0:01:57] Intro[0:05:30] Wood Elf Release[0:55:30] 'Mapping the OW' Warhammer TV episode[1:01:28] Patreon Shoutouts & Questions[1:44:03] Josh's Campaign Update ***WARNING SLAANESHI CONTENT***[2:09:07] OuttroJoin our live stream chat on Discord if you want to share hobby - https://discord.gg/9ZfQtvGUA4Shop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E91 - Shirecon Wrap-up and how many BSB's does Giant Josh Eat?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 148:58


    gommo and Andrew are back to recap their Shirecon experience, and more Patreon questions[0:00:43] Intro[0:07:55] Shirecon Intro[0:09:57] Andrew Game 1[0:19:42] Gommo Game 1[0:35:40] Andrew Game 2[0:44:53] Gommo Game 2[0:53:53] Gommo Game 3[1:02:47] Andrew Game 3[1:20:02] Gommo Game 4[1:32:55] Andrew Game 4[1:40:40] Gommo Game 5[1:50:10] Andrew Game 5 - Charmed Shield MVP[2:15:33] Patreon Questions[2:25:53] Wrap UpShop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-a...Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E90 - Aussie Comp? No way, not at Shirecon: List reviews (Dragons ahead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 144:25


    Andrew & Gommo have Shirecon this weekend and we check out the lists - and there are some toughies!!We also have Patreon questions and just casually drop some late Beastmen rumours right after the two hour mark, as if they're worth nothing at all.[0:00:20] Intro[0:13:00] Shirecon Lists (Yep, all of them. Bare with us)[1:43:30] Patreon Shoutouts and Questions[2:05:02] Beastmen Leaks[2:16:00] Andrew's Hobby (Josh [aka The Monolith] was suspiciously reticent)[2:20:02] Andrew Falls into the Clutches of the Prince of Pleasure[2:21:35] Outtro (with a little sizzle right at the end)Join our live stream chat on Discord if you want to share hobby - https://discord.gg/8g8j54PsShop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E89 - Slay the Grey - 5 Rules to Finish Your Warhammer The Old World Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 124:47


    Struggling to get your Warhammer: The Old World army finished? In this episode, we break down the 5 essential rules to take your army from box to battlefield without burning out. Whether you're just starting or knee-deep in plastic shame, this one's for you.0:10 Intro8:30 How to Paint an Army1:22:53 Josh learns to love his Monoliths (Patreon Questions)1:50:20 Quick Castle Assault Pack Overview1:55:23 Gommo's HobbyShop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    Episode 88 - Beastmen Leaks & Aussies solve The Old World?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 122:32


    There's a few leaks popping up around Beastmen rules that we have to cover, but we also want to chat through some of the lists from Dragon's Grudge - the first Aussie Comp tournamenthttps://oldworldrankings.com/uk/tournaments/dragon-s-grudgeShop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E87 - Let's Learn Grand Cathay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 124:03


    What could be still to come? What are the launch units and what's missing from Total War IIIShop Old World @ Element Gameshttps://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    6th Edition Fanatics - EP4 - Josh and Ben recap the Uprising tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 84:44


    After a short hiatus, Josh and Ben are back to discuss their games at Uprising, a recent 6th Edition tournament in Ballarat. Links and Shoutouts ✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.com Square Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/ Support the Show 

    E86 - Games Workshop admit their mistake - Grand Cathay is here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 129:37


    What an absolute monster of an Adepticon reveal!! We try our best to cover everything, but wow, are we excited!!!GW really have acknowledged the errors of their ways :) Let's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E85 - All Things Square - A Survey and new Renegades

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 128:22


    It's Square-Based review time - We look through the results of their huge Old World survey and give our take, plus review the 'final' version 1.0 of Val's Renegade pack and cover our thoughts on its acceptance in the competitive sceneLet's get into it!!Links and Shoutouts✨ Old World Rankings - https://oldworldrankings.comSquare Based Renegade Pack - https://www.squarebased.com/Support the Show

    E84 - Guest Salt Merchant Painting & Josh's Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 124:35


    The boys are back with special guest Karl from Salt Merchant Painting. We first go through his recent event and some follow on with some great air brushing tips.We then hear from Josh as he takes us through his ever growing campaign with some good info on where things are at and his new Wiki - fallofmontecastello.comLets get into it!!https://saltmerchantpainting.com/

    E83 - Homebrew review - Squarehammer, Aussie Comp, Slaanesh and Renegades

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 124:40


    Our latest livestream where we cover all the homebrew books and comp packs popping up in the last weekBuckle in for some supercharged OWF rambling goodness

    E82 Old Hammer Autumn March Tournament Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 128:01


    Josh and Andrew are left to their own devices again this week as Gommo continues his new career as a travel blogger. First we hit up Andrew's 3 games in Sydney during his Old Hammer tournament before the conversation heads off to discus a potential new The Old World slow grow campaign with Josh and his Cult of Slaanesh.[1:10] Intro[8:15] Andrew's Game One[43:00] Andrew's Game Two[1:08:35] Andrew's Game Three[1:33:32] Patreons[1:53:00] Josh's Homebrew Cult of SlaaneshBuckle in for some supercharged OWF rambling goodness

    E81 - New Released Narrative Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 131:52


    The boys are all back together chatting everything old world. They zone in on the new narrative scenario's that have just dropped from GW and Andrew discusses his match up for his upcoming tournament Old Hammer Autumn March.Come join us for some old world goodness....

    E80 - Aldium in Flames Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 120:57


    Come along and join Josh and Andrew as they chat to Dono about the huge Aldium in Flames tournament, a TOW and Mordheim teams event that just wrapped up a few weeks ago. It was an epic narrative event that was so seductive, even our host Josh was seduced into adulterous attendance.For more information on the work that Dono and his team of co conspirators have done. Information on how to link into the Mordheim community. Or to research more about Aldium, please check out the 4 links below.https://www.facebook.com/groups/500623676040325https://www.facebook.com/groups/3382930945095108https://oldworldroa.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1574750733372296

    E79 - Lets Chat Comp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 129:03


    We're back for our monthly live stream - Chatting New High Elves, Hobby and What we'd comp/change if it was up to us ! OWF style (Not that we'd do it)

    Episode 78 - Special guest DannyPaints talks painting Empire and Cancon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 144:21


    Shop Old World @ Element Games - https://elementgames.co.uk/wargames-and-miniatures-by-manufacturer/games-workshop/warhammer-the-old-world?d=11247Special guest Danny from  @dannypaints joins us to discus his recent success at Cancon with his Empire army of all things plus the beautiful paint job he has done on this army.We hope you brought your appetite because we have an absolute feast for your eyes.Check out Danny in these links www.youtube.com/@dannypaintsinstagram.com/danny.paints/?hl=entwitter.com/DannyPaintsdannypaints.com

    EP 77 - Josh's Cancon Battle Reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 143:15


    Josh dives deep into his recent trip to the capital to attend the one and only CANCON. He played over three days in a huge old world Marathonhammer event.Not only that but he spilled the beans on a very controversial Cancon secret he has been hiding from his co-hosts.Find out what is was and much more on this battle report packed episode of Old World Fanatics!!!!

    EP76 - Old Hammer - FAQs - And are GW going to shock us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 145:18


    In this MAMMOTH episode, we dive right into our Old Hammer recap from the weekend, followed by discussing the FAQs, the recent LVO releases, and all the surprises that come with them.

    E75 - Live Stream #2 - Throne of Skulls giveaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 131:56


    E74 - Warhammer The Old World Aussie Podcast Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 145:41


    It's a very special episode to kick the new year off. The WORLD'S first Warhammer The Old World Aussie Podcast Crossover!!

    E73 - What will 2025 bring for the Warhammer The Old World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 138:52


    We're done with Christmas, now we're on to our predictions and wishes for what 2025 will bring for the Old World.+ Campaign hobby updates and more.

    E72 - Santa's TOW Naughty and Nice List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 127:18


    We're reviewing what Santa brought to us this year for Warhammer The Old World and giving our take on the main releases - We're they in the naughty list or the nice list? Plus, empire preorders and MTO releases.

    E71 - Axe Master review with James Chadwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 147:50


    While Andrew is AWOL over the other side of the country, gommo and Josh hit up 'chad' about his recent experience taking a hard Wood Elf list to a 2400 point tournament Axemaster! We also chat through some of our lists for Cancon and Old Hammer for early next year.

    E70 - First Ever Live Stream - Live breaking news on Empire Preorders and CanCon Pack Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 115:10


    This was our first every monthly live stream of our podcast. We hit up listener questions and get sidelined with breaking news of the Empire Wave 1 preorder contents and dates. We also take a look at the Cancon 2025 pack On our Youtube version we also reveal how you can win a ticket to Throne of Skulls next year at Warhammer World.

    6th Edition Fanatics - EP3 (Audio Fixed) - Matt & Will Join Josh for the Campaign Report (Month 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 104:04


    Josh is back with some lads from the campaign!! Join Josh, Matt and Will as they discus month three in the campaign, a Battle Report, plus Warhammer Fantasy 6th edition rules spotlight!!! #warhammerfantasy #warhammerfantasy6thedition #warhammertheoldworld 

    E69 - Is General Hans a Character or Champion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 118:27


    E68 - Empire reveals and more new models

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 122:13


    The Empire are here - well previewed - we run through the initial release and other models you can use for WTOW from the Warhammer Championships preview. + Frydaal! and more Patreon Questions and Quizes

    E67- What Rules Are We Getting Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 137:03


    This episode we talk about the rules we all seem to be getting wrong. As well Josh's invitation into his own hobby within a hobby that would make any bonsai tree enthusiast proud. We will also hit up the Patreon questions and another quiz for Jordan, plus Gommo will review a Spell Tracker gaming aid.

    E66- Units we aren't seeing and why, SBOT results and World Rankings discussions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 126:41


    We are back to chat about some of our favorite units and why we aren't currently seeing them on the tabletop, the current SBOT results and Gommo's latest brain child. As well as the Patreon Questions and another quiz by the one and only master of elves, Sean.

    E65 - Throne of Skulls, Previews and Terrain thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 119:43


    There is lots of catch-up on new News, the reveal of stout little Stuntie, and we chat Terrain layout thoughts + a bunch of Patreon Questions.

    E64 - Poison Undying Deathstars - What to do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 121:22


    Back and chatting lots of hobby, questions and these crazy 100+ poison block lists!

    E64 - Poison Undying Deathstars - What to do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 121:22


    Back and chatting lots of hobby, questions and these crazy 100+ poison block lists!

    6th Edition Fanatics - EP2 - We are back with EP 2 of our 6th Edition Spinoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 72:17


    The 6th Edition boys are back!!Join Josh and Ben as they discus the rise of the Llama, Josh's campaign, airbrushing and a sneaky Battle Report, plus all things Warhammer Fantasy 6th edition!!!#warhammerfantasy #warhammerfantasy6thedition #warhammertheoldworld 

    E63 - Questions, Horse Painting, List Hammering and finding out ChatGPT can do it all

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 142:18


    Free flowing episode today answering listener questions, another of Jordan's quizes and we go through some lists and hobby

    E62 - Thinking on your feet - In game tournament strategies with The FoodMonster - Ahkter Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 112:11


    We catch up with the one and only Ahkter Khan, 16-time ETC player for Australia and the recent 5-0 winner of a large Australian TOW tournament. We chat about strategy and what it takes.

    E61 - MOAB Recap from Andrew and more Patreon Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 144:42


    E60 - Pegasi are the new dragons? LGT winning list views and MOAB list thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 144:04


    Our awesome Patreon's told us about the LGT winning showings of Bretonnian lists and we had to share out views - We also take a look at some of our favourite lists for this weekends list for MOAB that Andrew is attending.

    BONUS - 6th Edition Fanatics - EP1 - Intro to our 6th Edition Spinoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 74:01


    Our first spinoff episode!! This is 6th edition Old World at it's finest.Join Josh and Ben as they explore Josh's 6th edition Campaign as well as gaming in Warhammer Fantasy 6th edition in general

    EP59 - A Response - Top 5 Things That Need Changing in TOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 130:46


    We loved the Square Based discussion last week about the Top 5 things that need changing in Warhammer TOW. We run through our reactions and responses and throw in a few of our own as well

    EP58 - Winning with Tomb Kings - With Jelley - The Old World: Crucible 2024 - Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 148:55


    We're joined by Jelley from our Patreon to discuss his recent success at a the Crucible - Orlando GT

    E57 - NOVA Open Flying Circus and Old World Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 130:15


    We're recovering from the onslaught of Chaos news and releases so took a look at the Nova Open comp and winning list. Also, Andrew throws down some Trivia for gommo and JoshEnjoy!

    E56 - Chaos, Cloak & Choppa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 145:11


    A LOT of Chaos chatter to catch up on + the Old World Roadmap discussions and LOLs from the SDS design teams comments on dragons :)Plus Josh runs us through his latest 6th ed tournament from the weekend - Cloak & ChoppaGrab a wine (like gommo and Andrew) and get some painting done. It's a long oneEnjoy!

    E55 - Old World Narrative Organised Events with Andrew Hollis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 125:27


    We've got Andrew Hollis on today (aka Dono/Herald of the Old World) to discuss the upcoming Old World and Mordheim narrative event being run in Canberra in January. A great and insightful look at how organised 'tournament' play can still be run narratively and with full immersion. Very excited to see these events popping up and hopefully growing into 2025 and beyondEnjoy!

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