The Two Towers Podcast

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The podcast all about the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game by Games Workshop. Join your hosts Jordy and Albert as they discuss the hobby, attend tournaments and talk to some of the best players in the Australian MESBG scene.

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    • Nov 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 21 - Battle of Attrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 77:13


    We are back with episode 21 in this episode Albert rides solo for the first time in podcast history! That's right Albert went to a tournament where a Jordy dare not! Join Albert on his solo adventure on a local Geelong one day tournament. As always check out the Insta for photos of action from the day! https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 20 - Denethornament Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 68:06


    We are back with episode 20 to mark our second year of the podcast! In this second part of the Denethornament coverage Albert and Jordy wax lyrical about how this hairbrained scheme came into being. As always check out the Insta for photos of action from the day! https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 19 - Denathornament Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 87:33


    We are back with episode 19! In this episode we get local lad Dan to cover our own tournament to get a players perspective. look out for part 2 soon. As always check out the Insta for photos of the army and action of the day! https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 18 - Triumph

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 111:15


    We are back with episode 18! In this episode we cover Triumph, an awesome tournament run by Jacob Lucas of Conquest Creations fame. our guest reporter PJ (who you might recognise from the Conquest Creations League) goes on an epic adventure. Of course we also talk about hobby commission painting and how PJ got back into the hobby. Should be fun! As always check out the Insta for photos of the army and action of the day! https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 17 - Forgotten Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 121:52


    We are back with episode 17! In this episode we expand the Two Towers family even further! Jordy is joined by local Melbournian Alex for some fun (if not complex) times at Forgotten heroes, a 500 point tournament laced with custom special rules to elevate those no name heroes to truly legendary status! As always check out the Insta for photos of the army and action of the day! https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 16 - Battle Hardened

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 176:44


    We are back with episode 16! In this episode we bring on a new correspondent to take on the reporting duties. Jonno from the Melbourne scene will be heading off to Battle Hardened with his freshly painted Easterlings but plot twist, they were painted by Jordy! We also talk about commission painting from the perspective of someone commissioning the painting.    As always check out the Insta for photos of the army and action o the day! https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 15 - Slice and Slot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 55:55


    Welcome to episode 15 also known as our first shill episode! Albert talks to Jordy about his absence from the podcast. He has some lame excuse about running a Kickstarter. The Kickstarter is called Slice & Slot and They talk through the origins and development of the system while Jordy gives it a try for himself! If you are interested in checking out the kickstarter then use the link below! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microforgeminiatures/slice-and-slot If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For a look at Jordy's go of using Slice and Slot check out the instagram. https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 14 - All Systems Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 176:07


    Welcome back to The Two Towers Podcast! In this episode Jordy takes a solo adventure to a local tournament called All Systems Go. Jordy takes his old love the Easterlings with the Dragon Emperor (for the first time) to try and conquer all who stand in his path! will he succeed? will there be scandals and trials and tribulations?! Of course this is The Two Towers and we wouldn't have it any other way. If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/  

    Episode 13 - Slow Grow Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 88:20


    Welcome back to The Two Towers Podcast! lucky episode number 13 sees our hosts embark on part two for the slow grow. Jordy brings more Ninjas and Albert heads of to the Blackroot Vale in order to pick up Duinir. Round 3 sees some kinstrife between the hosts of the podcast whilst the next round sees the lads from 'No Might No Fate' return on the podcast. If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/ No Might no Fate's youtube account https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3T5uu2fXUjOCMKcvsejDQ 

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    Episode 12 - The Great Smith of Zirakzigil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 48:39


    Welcome back to The Two Towers Podcast! on this episode Albert and Jordy take a moment to reflect on the first year of the podcast and do a deep dive into the Hobby Hero of Legend prize - The Great Smith of Zirakzigil. This model will be tournament legal in all future Two Towers Podcast Tournaments and we encourage other tournament organisers to allow it as a tournament legal option. If you want to have a hobby hero of legend prize at your tournament please reach out and we would be happy to figure out how to make it happen! If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 11 - Minimise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 220:57


    Welcome back to The Two Towers, As Gandalf would say "I was Delayed" but fear not, we have talked to the leader of our order (he is both wise and knowledgeable) and we are back with episode 11. In this episode we go back to Minimise for a 300 point of fun gaming. Join Albert and Jordy as they head up to Melbourne to play some games but fear not some usual characters show up on the episode as always! If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 10 - The Two Towers Podcast Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 154:48


    Welcome back to The Two Towers, we made it to episode 10! To mark this achievement we are celebrating by running our first tournament! we had a blast preparing for the tournament and wanted to try and run doubles tournament with a slightly different flavour. the majority of this episode focuses on how we prepped and ran the tournament with a longform interview with our hobby hero of legend. Also on that note we have taken the award to the next level (as the cool kids say). If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 09 - Slow Grow Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 147:05


    Welcome back to The Two Towers, this is episode 09 and in this episode we begin our journey in the local slow grow league. This episode will cover off the theme of the armies that Jordy and Albert are taking and then we dive into rounds 1 and 2.  If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

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    Episode 08 - Clash of the Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 219:05


    Welcome back to The Two Towers, this is episode 08 and in this episode the Melbourne Correspondent (Jim Keller) returns and takes us on a journey to Sydney for Clash of the Titans. Clash is a 2 day competitive tournament and we take a bit more of a competitive approach on this episode. We talk list building and tactics but fear not! there is still a Hobby Hero of Legend award to be given out and loads of thematic hobby chat along the way. If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 07 - Axe or Sword

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 215:51


    Welcome back to The Two Towers, this is episode 07 and in this episode Albert and Jordy head up to Melbourne for a one day tournament known as Axe or Sword. The event is a team based event and is good vs evil with the battle being fought over the river Anduin. For the sake of balance the lads have split up with Jordy playing for team evil and Albert playing for the good side. There are loads of shenanigans that add flavour on the day with heroes being able to purchase anything available within the battle companies book. Listen in to see how the day unfolds and at the end of the day we get to have a long chat with the winner of our illustrious prize - the Hobby Hero of Legend! If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 06 - TO Talk - Silmarilli

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 85:47


    Welcome to the sixth episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. In this episode we mix up the format and interview Tournament organiser (TO) Tim Wraight about his approach to organising Silmarilli which we have covered over the past couple of episodes. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create amazing experience for you the player? Listen in to find out the thoughts plans and collaboration required to create a successful event for MESBG! If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 05 - The Silmarilli Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 150:23


    Welcome to the fifth episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this we come back at the turn of tide on day two of the Silmarilli. Re join Jordy and 'The Melbourne Correspondent' as they battle for team remnants of Mordor for Middle Earth Supremacy. Will they rebuild their fell kingdom or fall back into ignominy! If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 04 - The Silmarilli Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 146:57


    Welcome to the fourth episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this episode  Jordy Travels alone to the most anticipated tournament of the year - The Silamarilli. Given this is a two day event we have split the episode into two parts to save Albert the woes of editing a 5 hour episode. Jordy is joined by a guest presenter known only as 'The Melbourne Correspondent'. Listen on to find out their true identity and hear how their tournament plays out! If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/    

    Episode 03 - Wizard's Curse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 234:20


    Welcome to the third episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this episode Albert and Jordy return to Throw the Dice for a 650 point tournament that favours unnamed heroes. Will their unnamed heroes attain fame and earn new titles or will they become ignominious vagabonds? We also deep dive into Proxy etiquette in a tournament setting and talk about the joys of display board building. If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 02 - Minimise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 177:07


    Welcome to the second episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this episode Jordy heads off to Minimise, a 300 point tournament in Melbourne. What kind of mad army is Jordy planning to take and how much will it dominate the tabletop? More importantly what is the theme and narrative behind this hobby adventure? If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

    Episode 01 - Lord of the Rings Championship Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 189:18


    Welcome to the first episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this episode Jordy and Albert are off to a local tournament called the "Lord of the Rings Championship" at their local gaming store Throw the Dice. Will they win glory and fame or will they be a footnote on the attendee list? listen on to find out. If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below. For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/ The youtube channel that Albert forgot the name of is called no might no fate. be sure to check them out if you want to watch a breakdown of each of the lists and how they were rated going into the event. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3T5uu2fXUjOCMKcvsejDQ

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