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A Middle-Earth SBG pod cast from the East Coast of America!

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    • Jan 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 38m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Season 2 Chapter 4 - The Missions of Middle-Earth Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 55:01


    Andrew, Evan and John review the missions in the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode! We'll be back with a new episode and a new topic on 1/28/2022!    Follow us on social media! John- https://www.instagram.com/thereandbackagainahobbyisttale/ Evan - https://www.instagram.com/half_full_halfling/ Andrew - https://www.instagram.com/last_of_the_noldor/

    Review of Razgûsh and Muzgúr new Mordor Heroes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 31:11


    Evan, John and Andrew review the new forgeworld heros Razgush and Muzgur. Be sure to let us know what you think of the new heroes!    Follow us on social media! John- https://www.instagram.com/thereandbackagainahobbyisttale/ Evan - https://www.instagram.com/half_full_halfling/ Andrew - https://www.instagram.com/last_of_the_noldor/

    Season 2 Chapter 3 (kind of episode 1) - The Missions of Middle-Earth Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 58:30


    Andrew, Evan and John review the missions in the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode! We'll be back with part 2 on 1/14/2022!  Happy New Years!   Follow us on social media! John- https://www.instagram.com/thereandbackagainahobbyisttale/ Evan - https://www.instagram.com/half_full_halfling/ Andrew - https://www.instagram.com/last_of_the_noldor/  

    Season 2: Chapter 2- Why should YOU play Iron Hills, Kingdom of Khazad-Dum, and Army of Thror. Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 83:17


    Chapter 2: We go over the forces of the Dwarves of Middle-Earth. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Season 2: Chapter 1- The Return of the Podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 67:34


    Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! https://www.twitch.tv/thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Episodes return weekly, every friday at 8am!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 32, Why should YOU play Smaug the Magnificent, The Trolls and Dark Denizens of Mirkwood! Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 92:17


    Chapter 31: We go over the forces of Smaug the Magnificent, The Trolls and Dark Denizens of Mirkwood. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 31, Why should YOU play The Fiefdoms, Numenor, and Arnor! Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 119:04


    Chapter 31: We go over the forces of Fiefdoms, Numenor, and Arnor. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 30, Why should YOU play Moria, Goblin Town, and Sharkey’s Rogues! Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 111:29


    Chapter 30: We go over the forces of Moria, Goblin Town, and Sharkey’s Rogues. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 29: Middle-Earth SBG Event Coverage: 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 78:40


    We played in a local event hosted by Mythicos Studios in New Jersey! Today we talk about the missions, the factions that were there, and the games we played!    A bit of a shorter episode, but we'll be back next week with the regular show!    Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Aguidethroughmiddleearth    

    Chapter 28, Why should YOU play Rohan! Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 108:51


    Chapter 28: We go over the forces of Rohan. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 27, Why should YOU play Easterlings, Variags of Khand, or Corsairs of Umbar. Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 130:48


    Chapter 27: We go over the forces from the Easterlings, Carigas of Khand and the Corsairs of Umbar. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:30PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 26, Why should YOU play Fellowship of the Ring, Thorin's Company, and The White Council . Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 97:13


    Chapter 26: We go over the forces from the Fellowship of the Ring, Thorin's Company and the White Council. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 25, Why should YOU play Serpent Horde & Far Harad. Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 88:55


    Chapter 25: We go over the forces from the Serpent Horde and Far Harad Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!     Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch!   Andrew - Grey_Havens_Hobby Evan - Half_full_Halfling John - Thereandbackagainahobbyisttale

    Chapter 24: Middle-Earth SBG Event Coverage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 83:19


    We played in a local event hosted by Mythicos Studios in New Jersey! Today we talk about the missions, the factions that were there, and the games we played!  A bit of a shorter episode, but we'll be back next week with the regular show!  Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch! Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 23, Why should YOU play Fangorn, Misty Mountains, or Radagast's Alliance. Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 89:11


    Chapter 23: We go over the forces Fangorn, Misty Mountains, or Radagast's Alliance. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!   Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch! Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 22, Why should YOU play Azog's Legion, Azog's Hunters or Dol Guldur, Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 132:34


    Chapter 21: We go over the forces Azog's Legion, Azog's Hunters or Dol Guldur. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!   Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch! Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 21, Why should YOU play Rivendell, Lothlorien, & Halls of Thranduil, Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 134:21


    Chapter 21: We go over the forces of Rivendell, Lothlorien, & Halls of Thranduil. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!   Don't forget to join us, Monday nights at 5:00PM EST on twitch for our hobby and chat live streams! Thereandbackagainhobby on twitch! Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 20, Why should YOU play Minas Tirith? Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 83:51


    Chapter 20: We go over the forces of Minas Tirith. Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!  Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 19, Why should YOU play Isengard? Where to start, and the different play styles they have.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 172:38


    Chapter 19: We go over the three primary forces of Isengard, Armored Uruk Hai, Scout Uruk Hai, and Dunland! Hopefully we can help you figure out what play style is best for you, where to start collecting, and what to expect from this very versatile, fun, and powerful force in Middle-Earth!  Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 18, Holiday Special Wish List! What we want to see added in 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 123:08


    Happy MidWinter! We talk about our holiday wish list for 2021 in this episode! Let us know what you want to see come out next year! Happy New Year and Merry Holiday Season from There and Back Aagain! Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 17, How useful is Might and when is it best used?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 105:12


    In today's episode we cover a commonly asked question "How do I use might and how useful is it really?" with three different view points on where to start in Middle-Earth strategy battle game. Different things to consider and hopefully by the end of todays show you will have a better idea on how to utilize this powerful resource in your future games! As always thanks for listening, see you next Friday. Andrew - Grey_Havens_HobbyEvan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 16, Where to start in Middle-Earth, Which faction is best for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 113:27


    In today's episode we cover a commonly asked question "How do I pick the faction I should play first" with three different view points on where to start in Middle-Earth strategy battle game. Different things to consider and hopefully by the end of todays show you will have a better idea on which faction you want to start (or start next!). As always thanks for listening, see you next Friday. Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 15, Spells & Magic in Middle-Earth and how to use them! Part 3 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 122:12


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, in this episode we go over the spells and magical abilities in Middle-Earth and how to use the effectively. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST. Part three and the final part of this series.Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Tactics Goblins of Moria with guest star Jacob from Conquest Creations. Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 54:41


    There and Back Again: A Hobbyists Tale and special guest stars will dive into tactics for the various armies in Middle-Earth and how you can try to adapt to beat them or what strengths they offer if you are looking to start a new project. This week's guest is Jacob from Conquest Creations, and we go into a deep dive of the Goblins of Moria.Guest Star: Jacob from Conquest Creations- Website: Conquest CreationsYoutube: Conquest Creations - YouTubeInstagram: @_Conquest_creations_Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 14, Spells & Magic in Middle-Earth and how to use them! Part 2 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 86:34


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, in this episode we go over the spells and magical abilities in Middle-Earth and how to use the effectively. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST. Part two of this series.Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Tactics Goblins of Moria with guest star Jacob from Conquest Creations. Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 70:28


    There and Back Again: A Hobbyists Tale and special guest stars will dive into tactics for the various armies in Middle-Earth and how you can try to adapt to beat them or what strengths they offer if you are looking to start a new project. This week's guest is Jacob from Conquest Creations, and we go into a deep dive of the Goblins of Moria.Guest Star: Jacob from Conquest Creations- Website: Conquest CreationsYoutube: Conquest Creations - YouTubeInstagram: @_Conquest_creations_Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 13, Spells & Magic in Middle-Earth and how to use them! Part 1 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 122:39


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, in this episode we go over the spells and magical abilities in Middle-Earth and how to use the effectively. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 12, Brutal Power Attacks and when to use them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 69:02


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, in this episode we go over the Brutal Power Attacks in Middle-Earth and how to use the effectively. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Email us your trivia question for a chance to win the Personalities of Bree set from Forgeworld! You have until 11/14/2020 (TOMORROW) at 12:01AM EST to submit your questions! thereandbackagainahobbyist@gmail.com Special guest star - Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Tactics Khazad-Dum and Moria Dwarves Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 107:09


    Email us your trivia question for a chance to win the Personalities of Bree set from Forgeworld! You have until 11/14/2020 at 12:01AM to submit your questions! thereandbackagainahobbyist@gmail.com A new series from There and Back Again, with special guest stars this series will dive into tactics for the various armies in Middle-Earth and how you can try to adapt to beat them or what strengths they offer if you are looking to start a new project. This week's guest is Andrew, and we go into a deep dive of the Dwarves of the kingdom of Khazad-Dum also known as Moria before the destruction of the kingdom by the Balrog and the goblins. There is no set schedule for these episodes, other than when they are released they will be released Monday mornings at 8AM EST. 

    Chapter 11, Heroic Actions and when to use them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 148:06


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, in this episode we go over the Heroic Actions in Middle-Earth and how to use the effectively. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Email us your trivia question for a chance to win the Personalities of Bree set from Forgeworld! You have until 11/14/2020 at 12:01AM to submit your questions! thereandbackagainahobbyist@gmail.com Special guest star - Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 10, Special Strikes and when to use them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 103:57


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, in this episode we go over the Special Strikes in Middle-Earth and how to use the effectively. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Special guest star - Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth  

    Tactics Khazad-Dum and Moria Dwarves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 81:36


    A new series from There and Back Again, with special guest stars this series will dive into tactics for the various armies in Middle-Earth and how you can try to adapt to beat them or what strengths they offer if you are looking to start a new project. This week's guest is Andrew, and we go into a deep dive of the Dwarves of the kingdom of Khazad-Dum also known as Moria before the destruction of the kingdom by the Balrog and the goblins. There is no set schedule for these episodes, other than when they are released they will be released Monday mornings at 8AM EST. 

    Chapter 9, Dwarves of Middle-Earth overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 56:07


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Special guest star - Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 8, the Dead of Dunharrow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 132:50


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Reuploaded with repaired audio.  Special guest star - Andrew!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Chapter 7, Moria with guest star Drums_in_the_Deep!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 125:17


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST.  Special guest star - Drumsinthedeep on instagram!Evan - Half_full_HalflingJohn - Aguidethroughmiddleearth

    Tactics Elves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 61:06


    A new series from There and Back Again, with special guest stars this series will dive into tactics for the various armies in Middle-Earth and how you can try to adapt to beat them or what strengths they offer if you are looking to start a new project. This week's guest is Andrew, and we try to figure out how to best respond to the forces of the various Elven lists in Middle-Earth. There is no set schedule for these episodes, other than when they are released they will be released Monday mornings at 8AM EST. 

    Chapter 6 Tournament Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 95:38


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST. 

    Chapter 5 Profile Rework 2: Shelob

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 92:08


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST. 

    Episode 4 Profile Rework: Gollum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 129:30


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST. 

    Chapter 3 Legendary Legions musings from Evan and John

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 98:03


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 9 am EST. 

    Chapter 2 Random musings from Evan and John.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 113:57


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 8am EST. 

    Chapter 1: Introductions and chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 91:23


    A new Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game pod cast, this is the first episode and we are just trying to get our footing and develop a style we enjoy. We'll be back every Friday at 8am EST. Chapter Times:Intro- 00:00 - 33:40 Games and Events- 34:00 - 48:00On the Work Desk- 48:01 - 1:00:00Random Thoughts, Open Discussion- 1:00:00 - 1:25:00 Wrap Up: 1:26:00 - 1:31:00  

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