Unicorn Company; A BattleTech Podcast

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A BattleTech Podcast that explores the game, the lore, and the community.

Carrie Jo Shumar


    • Jun 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    Ep 407 - Hobby Tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 40:42


    In this episode we take a look at what some people are trying to claim hobby tourism is, and compare it to what it actually is, and in the process find out how some people find themselves trying to gatekeep a game by ultimately excluding themselves from it. This episode's MekTek is the Marauder Join the Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ And you can get some cool dice, while also supporting our Podcast at Da Scrapyard Ork

    Ep 406: Why we Lo... Hate Land Air Mechs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 50:55


    In this episode we take a look at the Land Air Mech, and why it really isnt the amazing machine that it's made out to be.

    Ep 405: Kerensky's Believe it or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 35:27


    In this episode we take a look at some of the stranger things that have happened in the Inner Sphere ad Periphery. Lost worlds, Unique Periphery societies, and Disappearing Jumpships. This Episode's MecTech segment is the Bombardier, The Archer's awkward cousin.

    New Years Mech Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 38:17


    In this special episode we take a look at my most anticipated Mechs of the Mercenaries Kickstarter Thank you to our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can support us at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

    Pax Unplugged Coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 31:44


    We take a look at the Pax unplugged announcements for minis and sourcebooks, and look at the Wendigo in our Mektek segment. If you would like to support the podcast, you can at patreon.com/unicorncompany We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortressminiaturesandgames.com

    Ep 404: Southern Assault III

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 53:34


    This episode takes a look at my experience at Southern Assault III, the games that were played, a little bit of a look at sportsmanship, and what I might like to see in the future. We also talk about the Turkina BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Turkina, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany

    Mektober 2023 - Ep5 - The Nova and it's doppelganger, The Black Hawk-KU

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 21:28


    In this final Mektober installment we look at both the Nova, and the Mech it directly inspired as it terrorized the Inner Sphere, the Black Hawk-KU   Thank you as always to my patrons, you can join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany I would also like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, who you can find both the plastic Nova and the metal Black Hawk-KU and Nova at at fortressminiaturesandgames.com

    Mektober 2023 - Ep 4 - The Sphinx, a little Nova Cat Necromancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 15:22


    Today, in our fourth Mektober installment, we look at the Sphinx BattleMech, and discuss why I don't hate it nearly as much as the Black Hawk.

    Mektober 2023 - Ep 3 The Black Hawk BattleMech (Not the good ones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 18:00


    Today, in our third Mektober installment, we look at the Black Hawk Standard BattleMech, and discuss a bit of its history, and how it was sort of shoehorned into the universe.

    Mektober 2023 - Ep 2 The Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 28:08


    Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the Champion  

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    Mektober 2023 - Ep 1 The Penetrator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 18:18


    In this first MekTober installment we look at a Mech which was actually requested by a fan, the Penetrator.   You can get the Penetrator mini from our sponsor fortressgamesandminiatures.com in the Hansens Roughriders force pack

    Ep 403: Is Alpha Strike Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 29:15


    In this episode we take a good look at Alpha Strike, and see if it the right fit for you. We also talk about the Pouncer BattleMech in our MekTek section. If you would like to get the Alpha Strike box set that the Pouncer is featured in, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany

    Ep 402 -BattleTech Franchise History 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 43:41


    Today we take a look at the history of the franchise of BattleTech. We will also be looking at the Rifleman BattleMech in our MekTek segment this episode.   We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games fortressminiaturesandgames.com as well as encourage you to become a patron, our Patreon can be found at patreon.com/unicorncompany

    Ep: 401Official Competitive Alpha Strike, what could go wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 49:58


    In this episode of Unicorn Company I take a look at the new BattleTech Championship Circuit Alpha Strike rules, and see where things may have gone awry.  I would like to tank my sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games where you can get all your BattleTech needs https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/   Check out our Socials at: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569   Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Discord https://discord.gg/uaWHKFUzHR And you can help support the podcast at our patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany  

    Ep 310: BattleTech is for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 27:34


    Hello everyone, this episode of the Unicorn Company Podcast touches on a sensitive subject. That subject is the intersection between the BattleTech community and the LGBTQ+ community. We also cover the new BattleTech essentials box set, and talk not only about the miniatures in it, but in our MekTek cover Yen Lo Wang, and all of it's varaints. I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/ JewelKnightJess' Red Bubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/bewareofthephil/shop  

    Ep 309: Kickstart My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 41:40


    In this episode, there isn't a Mektek, or a news segment, because we are concentrating on the Kickstarter, the results of it, and what everyone can expect to see in about a year, but hopefully less time than that. I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/

    Ep. 308 - Mechs, Plastic, and Resin Minis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 39:52


    In this episode we take a look at the relationship between Catalyst Game Labs, Ironwind Metals, Monster Fight Club, and the future of miniatures for BattleTech. We also look at the Phoenix Hawk in our MekTek segment this episode. I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, thier website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany  

    Ep 307 -Recognition Guide-o-polooza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 42:05


    In this episode I talk about my experience teaching one of my partners how to play Alpha Strike as well as go over the last 5 recognition guides in one shot. Check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at  https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Also, you can support the podcast at our patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany    

    Ep: 306 Foxy Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 48:50


    In this episode we look back at 2022, do a quick review of the Alpha Strike box set, and take a look at the Dasher OmniMech   After that we have a review of the collection of short stories by Bryan Young, Fox Tales.   Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1   If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/

    Ep 305 Followup: Rec Guide 27 review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 46:04


    A review of Recognition Guide 27

    Ep. 305 - It's all the little things....

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 60:55


    In this episode we take a look at some of the lesser noticed, but very important rules in Alpha Strike, as well as take a look at the new Rec Guide ilClan Vol 26. our MekTek today is the Scorpion Light Tank. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgame...

    Ep 304a:Inside the list

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 29:16


    After some questions were asked, this followup to Episode 4 of Season 3 looks at the reasons for selecting the units I did in the list, we also look at the Lelanian Industrial Complex's 3-d printable designs, as well as the Fire Scorpion BattleMech. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Lelanian Industrial Complex: https://www.patreon.com/LelanianIndustrialComplex This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/

    Ep 304: Southern Assault II, Unicorn Unleashed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 64:51


    In today's episode we take a look at the Southern Assault II tournament, and talk about the Scorpion BattleMech   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

    News: Rec Guide 25, Southern Assault prep, and what's in a name.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 33:49


    So, First we take a look at the new Rec Guide 25, with the first appearance of new vehicle art. Then, a small bit about prep for Southern Assault II finally, what is in a name, the "controversy" surrounding the whole Rommel thing....

    Mektober 5: Night Chanting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 29:31


    In this final episode of Mektober, we take a look at the Night Chanter and Spirit Walker

    Mechtober Week 4; Fedsuns Horror Show!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 11:31


    In this installment of the Mechtober series we take a look at the Prey Seeker and the Infantry hunting ninja that is the Scarecrow.... 

    Urbie Derby Alpha Strike Appendix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 9:28


    As promised, the Alpha Strike part of the Urbie Derby episode

    MechTober, Week 3:Urbie Derby!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 17:37


    In this Mechtober segment we will be taking a look at the much maligned UrbanMech, and the mechs it has spawned. There is a bit of news about the Mercenaries Kickstarter and also the MuL is down temporarily, so there will be an Alpha Strike follow-up segment for the UrbanMech, SuburbanMech, and UrbanMech IIC.    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Miffed Kitty Minis: https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/ Thank you to all my patrons for your support, this wouldn't be possible without you.

    Ep. 303: The Road to Southern Assault II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 22:00


    Today we look at the upcoming Southern Assault II tournament, we take a look at Redline Workshop's STL files and patreon, and talk about the Venom. Redine Workshop https://www.patreon.com/redlineworkshop/   Southern Assault II Info Player Pack https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AIDS9jTAOda2U98&cid=20630149E8F9B406&id=20630149E8F9B406%21139601&parId=20630149E8F9B406%21109&o=OneUp   Sign Up Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1neTNfvRG45Y8eaCesF-DKPSIz2dyd4IfXz_CB2WQubQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR05lhd7wTprP2UY0iOQ2L8s_JrVpXDkUHjkJNa4vkaCHoz1RyGO_BdJeGo#gid=1Tournament   Unicorn Company Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany   Miffed Kitty Minis https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/

    Mechtober, week 2: Arachnophonia!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 35:41


    This Mechtober installment is being invaded by eight legged.....err....four legged freaks!! You get three Spider themed quad (yes Paul, Quads, not Four Legged) Mechs, thanks to a suggestion from Patron BZ Archer. First we look at the Tarantula, followed up by the mech it inspired, the Stalking Spider, and then the Pepsi to that 'Mech's Coke, the Stalking Spider II, all in one episode... warning, I do ramble near the end. If you would like to support the podcast, you can enroll in our patreon at  https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Or, if you want some instant gratification for your support, you can check out Miffed Kitty Minis at https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/  

    MechTober: The Atlas!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 23:59


    Come with me and take a look at one of the most venerable Mechs in the history of the Inner Sphere, the Atlas. To be able to vote on future MekTek segments, including the rest of Mektober, join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany

    Ep 301: Soooo, about 3-d printing...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 43:57


    In this episode we take another look at 3-d printing and it;s impact on the gaming industry, take  look at a creator, DeJong-Lewis Advanced Weapons, and talk a lot about a little Mech, the Spider. DeJong Lewis Advanced Weapons' patreon - patreon.com/D_LAW

    The Owens, the Omni Jenner that's an Omni Raven.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 23:14


    This is the final between seasons episode, we look at the Owens, the DCMS' attempt to Omni up a Jenner, but actually created an Omni-Raven.

    Would a Mad Cat sit in the Alpha Strike Box?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 24:57


    A look at the Alpha Strike Box, at least from what I can see from Gencon pics, we take a quick look at the Rattlesnake, and I go on a bit of a rant.   Support us at our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany or you can support us by going to our sponsor, Miffed Kiitty Minis at Miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com

    Season Break MekTek: Jenner IIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 12:40


    This season break MekTek looks at the Jenner IIC, an enigmatic little Mech from the Clan invasion

    Special Report; Blaine Booted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 2:05


    This is a special report on events that just recently happened. Blaine Pardoe has been booted from the franchise.

    Ep 211 -Darke Age: The bad 3025 reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 29:39


    In tis episode we talk about the Dark Age, Take a peek at the new sourcebook  Empire Alone, And take a look at the Jenner. Join us online on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 You can support the podcast by joining our patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Or by supporting our sponsor, Miffed Kitty Minis https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/

    Ep 210 - The Never Ending Wars of Reaving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 68:56


    In this episode we cover the Wars of reaving, this is a long, drawn out episode, and has a lot of moving parts. It took way too long to put together.    MekTek segment - The Septecemia   Sponsored by Miffed Kitty Minis at miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com You can support the podcast at patreon.com/UnicornCompany

    Ep 209 - The Word of Blake Jihad; When Toasters Attack!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 42:35


    Hello everyone, in this episode we talk about the Word of Blake Jihad, after a tiny news snippet, and also talk about one of their super Mechs, the Archangel. You can support the podcast at  www.patreon.com/unicorncompany or by visiting our sponsor https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/  

    Ep 208 - The FedCom Civil War, or, Cosplaying as House Marik

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 46:27


    Hello everyone, sorry for the late episode. Today, we take a look at the FedCom Civil War, talk about a ton of news that has come out for the game, and I randomly plug an awesome sticker I found online. Unicorn Company Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/ The awesome stickers I mentioned: https://www.redbubble.com/de/people/EnbyKaiju/shop?asc=u The awesome person who created them: https://twitter.com/EnbyKaiju For how to enter the BattleTech Raffle to benefit the Trevor Project, check out this video: https://youtu.be/ctl3IGsezwo And finally, the Unicorn Company Podcast patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany  

    Ep 207, The Clan Invasion Era, All Honor, No Brains

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 37:33


    In this episode we will be looking at the Clan Invasion Era of the BattleTech universe, touching on some of the bigger highlights of the Era.    In our Mektek segment we will be looking at the Warhammer IIC.   If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to patreon.com/unicorncompany

    Ep 206 - Succession Wars, or House Davion's Super Fun Time Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 39:37


    In this episode, we start to take a look at each of the eras in BattleTech, this time around we will be looking at the Succession Wars, the war of 3039, and what it sets everything up for in the future.    Our Mektek today is the Warhammer.

    Tactics, Ramblings, and whatever else comes to mind.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 40:06


    Today I look at Alpha Strike tactics, talk about commissions, and a myriad of other things. To enter the raffle make a minimum donation if 5 dollars Here And forward your confirmation  email to  Trevorbtraffle@gmail.com  To get the proxy from our sponsor for the Hellstar, check out their page here. http://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/product/morningstar-assault-mecha

    Ep - 204 Assault and Cavalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 28:43


    In this episode we take a look at the cavalry,  probe, and Assault lances, I also talk a bit about the Empires Aflame setting  and go over the Sekhmet Assault tank.

    Battle Lances and Charities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 35:49


    Hello everyone, today we take a look at the Battle Lance and Fire Support Lance in Alpha Strike, talk about the charity raffle for the Trevor Project, and review the Archer BattleMech.

    Ep 202 - Get in Formation, Malthus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 28:42


    In today's episode we begin looking at Alpha Strike formations and how they work together. Additionally, we look at the cartoon series, and what setting would be best for a modern audience. The MekTek for today is the Thor, or Summoner, depending on who you ask.  ----------------------------------------------------- The Proxy mentioned here can be found at Miffed Kitty Minis at the link below: Sorcerer War Mech - Miffed Kitty Minis You can support our podcast for as little as a dollar a month, or you can get the mini inspired by the cartoon at our Patreon, and a new mini every month at out for 10 dollars a month: Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our Facebook Group: Unicorn Company Facebook Group

    Tamar Pact, home of the new Chaos March

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 66:47


    Hello everyone. Today I take a look at the new Tamar Rising sourcebook. This book covers the fall of the Clan Jade Falcon OZ, and the microstates which rise in it's place.    I also look at the OmniMarauder in this episode, which I do quite like, and wish someone would pick up for production (Im looking at you Sea Foxes)   If you would like to support the podcast, please check out our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany   You can also support the podcast by shopping at Miffed Kitty Minis. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiffedKittyMinis

    BattleTech Isn't Political, until it is.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 7:11


    Happy Saturday, this is the last of the break episodes that we will be releasing, and season two will be starting off with a bang. This mini-episode is a quick look at the way Battletech isn't apolitical as some people would like to have you believe. I hope you enjoy this little mini break episode. Next week begins Season 2 with a review of the Tamar Rising sourcebook, you've been warned. Help Support the podcast at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany   Also, check out our sponsor, Miffed Kitty Minis: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiffedKittyMinis  

    Whatever happened to Archer???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 7:36


    Hello everyone, this is Carrie, I have another season break mini episode, this time, its about my favorite character, Archer Christifori. While compared to most characters, he was a flash in the pan, but I think he left a brilliant flash that is etched into the mythos of BattleTech.    If you enjoyed this episode, and want to discuss more, feel free to visit up at our Facebook Group Unicorn Company: A BattleTech PodCast   You can also support the podcast for as little as a dollar a month on Patreon at Patreon.com/UnicornCompany

    Indiana Jones, a Goiliath Scorpion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 5:18


    Hello everyone, I hope that you are enjoying your January. As promised, some small mini episodes while I'm on break. This week we take a quick look at if Indiana Jones would be a Seeker in Clan Goliath Scorpion.   If you'd like to discuss this topic, or more, feel free to join our Facebook Group Unicorn Company: A BattleTech PodCast   Or you can support the podcast at patreon.com/UnicornCompany

    Ep110 - A tale of Three mechs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 20:12


    In this episode we take a look at the design lineage of the Dire Wolf, Hauptmann, and Regent.    This episode is sponsosred by Miffed Kitty Minis  you can help support the PodCast at patreon.com/Unicorncompany

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