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This is a podcast about Games Workshop's excellent game, Blitz Bowl. (Show Credits: Theme music- "Donors" by Letter Box; Crowd Sound Effects- from n Beats on YouTube)

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    • Feb 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 29m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES

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    I stumbled upon The Crush! Blitz Bowl Podcast during the pandemic and it has become a top-notch podcast for me. Despite being relatively small in scale, the quality of this podcast is excellent. The hosts do a fantastic job of breaking down the game in an informative and fun way. I particularly love listening to episodes while I am hobbying, as it adds an extra layer of enjoyment to my gaming experience. This podcast has compelled me to write this review, which is something I rarely do.

    The best aspect of The Crush! Blitz Bowl Podcast is its focus on providing both informative and entertaining content. The hosts have great knowledge about the Warhammer universe, going back to the early days of Games Workshop in Warhammer. This depth of knowledge adds value to their discussions and recommendations for Blitz Bowl. Additionally, their concise format makes it easy to follow along and absorb information without feeling overwhelmed.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its balanced tweak recommendations. The hosts provide insightful suggestions for improving various aspects of the game without overpowering or changing its core mechanics. Their suggestions are well thought out and show a deep understanding of the game's dynamics.

    However, one potential downside is that the topics covered may become limited over time if there aren't regular updates from Games Workshop or new releases for Blitz Bowl. As a listener, I hope that the hosts continue to find legitimate topics to keep cranking out interesting content.

    In conclusion, The Crush! Blitz Bowl Podcast is a focused and informative podcast that covers a must-play game. Its high-quality production, knowledgeable hosts, and entertaining format make it a must-listen for fans of Blitz Bowl or Warhammer in general. Whether you're new to the game or a longtime player, this podcast provides valuable insights and recommendations that enhance your gaming experience. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you're looking for engaging content related to Blitz Bowl.



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    Latest episodes from The Crush! Blitz Bowl Podcast

    Black Orcs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 85:14


    Matt and Jody discuss the Black Orc team! Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic: Black Orcs Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Game Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 77:26


    Matt and Jody (and special guest @djakl!) discuss the benefits and limitations of quantitative and qualitative game analysis! Andrew's (@djakl) Math Document Community Team Guide Team Value System Spreadsheet The Ultimate Edition Community FAQ Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Necromantic Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 115:38


    Matt and Jody discuss the Necromantic Horror team! Brian Nolte's Ogre Painting Saga Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

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    Khorne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 94:44


    Matt and Jody discuss the Khorne team! Note: This episode contains an instance of profanity at 19:30. Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Endgame Challenge Cards & Bonus Plays | Ultimate Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 98:01


    Matt and Jody discuss the endgame challenge cards and bonus plays from Ultimate Edition! Note: The ad copy for Blitz Bowl AI was written by a large language model AI. Tabletop Simulator Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek  

    Nobles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 94:20


    Matt and Jody discuss the Noble team! djakl's Blitz Bowl: Ultimate | Math Edition Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Goblins & Halflings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 98:35


    Matt and Jody discuss the Ultimate Edition versions of the Goblin & Halfling teams! Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Ogres

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 94:15


    Matt and Jody discuss the Ogre team! Link to Goatmoerser's Instagram Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Unshuffling the (Ultimate) Bonus Plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 102:19


    Matt and Jody take a look at the (Ultimate) Bonus Plays. Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Unshuffling the (Ultimate) Challenge Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 92:18


    Matt and Jody take a critical look at the (Ultimate) Challenge Deck. We review each (Ultimate) Challenge Card and talk about the best strategies and tactics for making the most of these (Ultimate) scoring opportunities. Aquilaprime Design on Inked Gaming Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    Bash to Dash Ratings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 87:09


    Matt and Jody break down all of the teams in Ultimate Edition from bash to dash! Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

    The Pitch: Ultimate Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 62:41


    Matt and Jody pitch Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition to new, curious gamers! Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Ultimate Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 103:01


    Matt and Jody discuss Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition. Ultimate Edition Rulebook --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Lizardmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 109:53


    Matt and Jody discuss the dynamic Lizardman team! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    The Social Contract

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 123:19


    Matt and Jody discuss the social contract and its implications in gaming. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Nurgle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 98:09


    Matt and Jody discuss the durable and disgusting Nurgle team. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Our League Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 103:10


    Matt and Jody breakdown their home-brew league rules. The Crush! League Rules 2.5 The Blitz Bowl Brawl Bonanza League Documents --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Organized Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 98:40


    Matt and Jody discuss organized play and how to run a successful Blitz Bowl (or Blood Bowl) league. The Blitz Bowl Brawl Bonanza (Winter League) Master Document: https://tinyurl.com/1g0udbq5 --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Wood Elves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 87:31


    Matt and Jody do a deep dive into the first of three new teams in the Season 2 box: the Wood Elves! Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCFAtGMXQZm6WfSMMLzvw Squidmar Miniatures Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvVs34GZb4k --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    The Official FAQisode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 102:33


    Matt and Jody discuss the Blitz Bowl Season 2 FAQ document. Link to the FAQ: https://www.warhammer-community.com/faqs/#blood-bowl For a Discord invite, give us a holler on BGG or Facebook! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Balls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 85:17


    Matt and Jody review the ball cards from Season 2. --- No-Shave November: http://www.no-shave.org Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Our Favorite Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 113:27


    Matt and Jody rank their favorite models and teams! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Season 2 (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 98:38


    Matt and Jody review Blitz Bowl: Season 2. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Season 2 (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 51:20


    Matt and Jody discuss the changes brought by Season 2, and why we think they were made. Stay tuned for next episode when we (finally) do our formal review of the game- you won't have to wait long, it's coming out in just one week! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Being a Hobby Veteran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 94:16


    Mat and Jody talk about what it's like to be a long time hobbyist, and how to thwart life's attempts to derail your hobby mojo. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Being a Beginner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 92:42


    Matt and Jody discuss what it's like to be a beginner hobbyist, and doll out some advice for folks thinking about picking up a brush. Here's a YouTube Playlist of the videos we mentioned, and some more, that are great for beginner hobbyists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgaYAzu2_v87koVemarUe9TTKwV1F3K2 Reaper Master Series Triads (look for the "liners"): https://www.reapermini.com/paints/master-series-paints-triads   Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Blood Bowl?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 72:16


    Matt and Jody discuss what die hard Blood Bowlers think of Blitz Bowl, and whether Blitz Bowl is a good introduction to Blood Bowl.

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    The Rules Document

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 92:05


    Matt and Jody (in their most self serving episode yet) talk about the newest version of their Official Unofficial Rules Document. Check out the Both Down Podcast here: http://bothdown.com/ ----- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Meet the Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 74:56


    Matt and Jody talk with Blitz Bowl's designer, James Hewitt, about his design process and philosophy. Do yourself a favor and check out James's Goonhammer Interview and Needy Cat Games (links below). Do it now! Finding Games podcast: https://soundcloud.com/finding-games.   Needy Cat Patreon: www.patreon.com/needycatgames Game Design Course: www.needycatgames.com/tickets Website: www.needycatgames.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/needycatgames Twitter: www.twitter.com/needycatgames Newsletter:  https://needycatgames.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=38433034fe&u=4cea6bcdeae68790dedb912c2   Component Studio: https://component.studio/  

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    Do It Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 91:29


    Matt and Jody discuss their philosophy and method of D.I.Y. gaming and home-brew rules writing. Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl

    Power Rankings (Season 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 89:18


    Matt and Jody compare their power rankings for every team from Season One. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl  

    The Season 1 Expansion Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 100:10


    In the final Season One Marquee Match-up, Matt and Jody take a look at the Undead and Halflings.   Community Shoutout: 1:40 Undead: 4:25 Halflings: 55:51 Outro: 1:32:19

    Talking Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 90:15


    Matt and Jody discuss how to git gud!   0:00 -3:35 intro 3:35-6:35  Community Shout-out 6:45-36:00 Preamble and Early Game 36:00-1:14:00 Midgame 1:14:00-1:25:30 Endgame 1:25:40- Final Thoughts

    Our Favorite Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 81:16


    Matt and Jody discuss their favorite team from the Season 1 Core Box.   2:50 - Community Shout-out 5:08 - Team Discussion 58:49 - Game Breakdown 1:18:00 - Outro

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    We Sold Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 37:12


    On this episode, Matt and Jody talk about new partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry.   Time stamps: 0:00-2:45 intro 2:45-6:00 community shout out 6:26-15:40 A.B.C. Cabalvision 15:41-22:09 Astrogranite TM 23:41-27:40 Bloodweiser 27:50-33:30 S.I.G. 34:13-36:05 W.T.F?

    Kin Strife (Elven Union & Dark Elves)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 81:14


    Matt and Jody tackle a marquee match-up between the Elven Union and Dark Elves! Editorial Note: There is no official Blitz Bowl expansion that features the Dark Elves- you will need to buy the full Blood Bowl kit from Games Workshop if you want the models (the box has enough models for two full Blitz Bowl teams).   Show Some Teamwork! - 1:49 Elven Union - 2:54 Dark Elves - 39:00 Outro - 1:19:35

    Unshuffling The Challenge Deck III

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 82:17


    Matt and Jody discuss the Endgame Challenge Cards.

    Servants of the Dark Gods (Skaven & Chaos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 85:26


    Matt and Jody take a look at the Skaven and Chaos teams in another Marquee Matchup!   0:00 - 1:05 - Intro 1:05 - 6:55 - Community Shoutout 6:55 - 43:00 - Skaven 43:05 - 1:24:10 - Chaos 1:24:10 - Outro Links: Tabletop Simulator on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/ Gremdel's Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/v6eekkl  

    Unshuffling the Challenge Deck II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 89:44


    Matt and Jody continue their deep dive into the Challenge Card Deck- this week they run through the Bonus Plays!

    Unshuffling the Challenge Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 89:29


    In Episode 5 of The Crush, Matt and Jody take a critical look at the Challenge Deck. We review each Challenge Card and talk about the best strategies and tactics for making the most of these scoring opportunities.   0:00 - Show Intro 2:30 - Show Us Some Teamwork: Community Shout Out 6:25 - Episode Overview and a discussion of Strategy vs. Tactics 17:55 - Hitting Challenges 32:55 - Offensive Challenges 49:22 - Positioning Challenges 1:13:50 - Style of play and the Challenge Deck 1:27:50 - Show Close

    Grudge Match (Dwarves & Goblins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 89:12


    In episode 4, Matt and Jody delve into their second Marquee Match-up exploring ancient grudges and cunning tactics for Dwarf and Goblin teams in Blitz Bowl. 0:00 - Intro and Community Shout Out 5:30 - Dwarf Team discussion 52:30 - Goblin Team Discussion Get at Jody (Pez Man) on Facebook - Blitz Bowl Fans page Get at Matt (spacespiff) on BGG - The Crush! Thread Get at us on Discord - Invite Link

    The FAQisode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 86:54


    On Episode 3 we answer the most pressing rules questions from the community! Get at Jody on Facebook - Blitz Bowl Fans page Get at Matt on BGG - The Crush! Thread Get at us on Discord - Invite Link    

    An Instant Classic (Humans & Orcs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 84:35


    In our first "Marquee Matchup" episode we take a look at the Orcs and Humans. Editorial note: "Handling Skills" actually reads: "Whenever this model moves into a square containing the ball, they pick it up as though they were making a Run action." This doesn't affect our analysis, but was unclear in conversation. Hobby Supply List: Flush Clippers Plastic Glue Hobby Knife (eg X-acto Blade) Emory Board or Needle Files   Links: Discord Channel Painting Human Team (GW) Painting Orc Team (GW) Harbor Freight  

    The Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 65:28


    In our inaugural episode we tackle the rules and why you should play this game! Watch It Played: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTTDxZZDhL4&t=2s  

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