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Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we are joined with Hammer the MegaMek Dev! MekaMek is your go-to free program for enjoying Classic BattleTech on the PC and a great way to connect and play with friends from anywhere in the world! A lot has changed in recent years and we are excited about all of it! Hammer gives us the details on the past, current, and exciting future in store for the MegaMek Suite!The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The Jumpship!Hosts:Ben "Master of Spirits"Matt “The Northman”Mike “The Viking”Special Guest:Dave “Hammer” from the MegaMek team! Check out the MegaMek Discord!Special thanks to all our Patreon members!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord ServerEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Episode 21: Chandler from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the Chaos Irregulars!! This newer mercenary unit was a product of BattleCorps and survived the dark times both in game and out!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we are joined by a couple community leaders and builders from the Arizona region! They talk about the various campaigns they are running and how they have gone about building and fostering the BattleTech community down there.The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The Armani SunriseHosts:Matt “The Northman”Mike “The Viking”Ben "Master of Spirits"Special Guest:Dave and Mike from ArizonaSpecial thanks to all our Patreon members!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord ServerEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
In this episode the cast discusses the pioneer of the Battle Armor family, the Nighthawk PA(L) suit of the SLDF special forces! We were also joined this month by Bourben of the Valhalla Club! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd
Episode 20: Derek from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the 21st Centauri Lancers!! This illustrious mercenary unit has been around since the beginning, and is primed for big things in the ilClan era! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we sit down and continue diving into one of the most controversial eras in the BattleTech universe….The Jihad. With this episode we focus on the supplemental information and Technical Readouts that came out for that era.The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The Marik Civil WarHosts:Ben "Master of Spirits"Matt “The Northman”Special Guest:Jason HansaSpecial thanks to all our Patreon members!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord ServerEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we sit down and begin diving into one of the most controversial eras in the BattleTech universe….The Jihad. With this episode we focus on the source material for the era first and its unique delivery style.The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The GrasshopperHosts:Matt “The Northman”Ben "Master of Spirits"Mike "The Viking"Patreon Shoutouts!Special thanks to all our Patreon members!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord ServerEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Episode 19: Billy Caldwell from the Oklahoma BattleTech group joins me to talk about Hot Spots: Hinterlands and how it expands the Mercenary Box set and refreshes the Chaos Campaign for the ilClan era! Plus, we talk about BattleTech in 2024, from the 40th anniversary to GenCon to the growth of BattleTech in Oklahoma; and finally setting some Goals for 2025! It's a full episode! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Check out the Oklahoma BattleTech Facebook group & Discord here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/okbtech Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
In our twenty fifth deployment, we break away from our regular format and deep dive community creator proclamations with our legendary guest BigRed40Tech. Our Honourable Patreon Supporters Bondspersons: Eric Dacus, G, Gus, Hilux, Rob Prescott Technicians: Blunderdome, Chris Cannon, DarkTremere, Dire Situation, Klint, Matthew Hopper, Michael Shelley, Ryan Fletcher, Sandman, Seth WhiteFox MechWarriors: Ed Magilton, Fiddler, HeyZeus, Lorian Sunrider, Malathis, MetalEd, Phil Raider Roby Loremasters: MagnumDanger, RetroLazer Segment Start Times Podcast Primary Topic - 4:00 BungleTech Links BungleTech Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/BungleTech BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com BungleTech Discord Homebase - Under BungleTech -> https://discord.gg/ahe6QdCPfg BungleTech Game Mode Collection & Resources -> https://1drv.ms/f/s!AiU1hP8RhYzUn5FwSg7PaYnHbJvm7Q Guest Links BigRed40Tech -> https://www.youtube.com/@BigRed40TECH SARNA BigRed Interview -> https://www.sarna.net/news/community-outreach-honoring-the-purple-bird-with-big-red-40tech/ Creator Proclamation Links BourBen from the Valhalla Club -> https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Ben_Klinefelter Brent from Of Mechs and Men -> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2050118 Constantin from TMC -> https://m.youtube.com/@WatchTMC Matt Plog -> https://www.deviantart.com/mattplog Mech Frog -> https//www.youtube.com/@MechanicalFrog Mike from Tales of the Periphery -> https://www.talesfromtheperiphery.org.uk/ Mr. Brute from On the Origins of Mechs -> https://ontheoriginofbattlemechs.libsyn.com/ Sean Murray from SARNA -> https://www.sarna.net/news/ Seth Whitefox from Mercenary Star -> https://www.youtube.com/@mercenarystarpodcast Shrapnel and Jamahl with the PPC Podcast -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theppc Sven Van Der Plank -> https://www.youtube.com/@SvenVanDerPlank Tex from the Black Pants Legion -> https://www.youtube.com/@theblackpantslegion Tommy Silent C Raven from WolfNet -> https://www.youtube.com/@wolfnet7536
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we sit down with the Narrative Director from Piranha Games, Chris Lowrey. Join us as we talk about the story and campaign from the newest MechWarrior 5 game! The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The Prince's GrogHosts:Mike "The Viking"Ben "Master of Spirits"Matt “The Northman”Special Guest: Chris LowreyPatreon Shoutouts!Jeff C. "Premium Bar Tab"Extra life for Kids Charity Campaign Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Episode 18: Mike from the Tales From the Periphery podcast joins me to talk about the deep lore of the 12th Vegan Rangers! Always the supporting unit and never the star, the Rangers have a TON of lore spread across the 40 years of BattleTech! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Find Mike and the Tales from the Periphery podcast here: https://www.talesfromtheperiphery.org.uk/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!The month we continue Season 3 with an introduction to the vast supply of Technical Readouts that the BattleTech universe has! The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The Human TRO!Hosts:Ben "Master of Spirits"Matt “The Northman”Mike "The Viking"Patreon Shoutouts!Ed M "Premium Bar Tab"Melechiah "Premium Bar Tab"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Episode 17: Brent from the Of Mechs and Men Podcast joins me to cover the 1st Somerset Strikers! Come celebrate this beloved unit, the cartoon that spawned it, and the new Force Pack from the Mercenaries Kickstarter! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Find Brent on X/Twitter: https://x.com/BrentOMAM Follow the Of Mechs & Men Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ofmechsandmen Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!The month we start Season 3 with an introduction to the vast supply of source material that the BattleTech universe has! The BattleTech Drink of the Month is….The Catapult!Hosts:Matt “The Northman”Ben "Master of Spirits"Mike "The Viking"John "Caveman"Patreon Shoutouts!Ed M "Premium Bar Tab"Melechiah "Premium Bar Tab"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Episode 16: I'm covering my GenCon 2024 experience! My first ever GenCon was a whirlwind and I got to meet so many new people and celebrate the 40th anniversary of BattleTech! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!The month John and Ben sit down with Josh "NCKestrel" to talk about the updated and new BattleTech Force Manuals! Be sure to swing through Aries Games and get yours! https://ariesgamesandminis.com/products/battletech-force-manual-davionHosts:John "Caveman"Ben "Master of Spirits"Mike "The Viking"Guests:Josh "NCKestrel"Patreon Shoutouts!Ed M "Premium Bar Tab"Melechiah "Premium Bar Tab"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
In episode 15, we cover the Steel Wolves/Wolf Hunters!! It's a tale of two sides to the same coin birthed from both the IRL & In-Universe Dark Age, the MechWarrior: Dark Age Clix game, and misguided Wizkids execs. Mike "The Viking" from The Valhalla Club Podcast joins me as co-host! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow The Valhalla Club Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheValhallaClub Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!The month we have a very special guest! Russ Bullock, CEO of Piranha Games! Also joining us is Brent from the Of Mechs and Men Podcast! Piranha Games is in the final stages of development for the impatiently awaited and highly anticipated MechWarrior 5: Clans! We also take this opportunity to ask some questions about the future of MechWarrior: Online. This month's BattleTech Drink of the Month is The Fusionaire in honor of MW5: Clans! Cheers!Hosts:Mike “The Viking“Dave “Cerberus”Guests:Russ Bullock - CEO of Piranha GamesBrent “Mad-Eye Marauder IIC”Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!The month we sit down and chat with esteemed BattleTech novelist and new lead for the Catalyst Demo Team, Michael Ciaravella! Also joining us recurring guest Jason Hansa! This month's BattleTech Drink of the Month is...Scotch! Cheers!Hosts:BourBen “Master of Spirits”Matt “The Northman”John "Caveman"Guests:Michael CiaravellaJason HansaJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
In this Bonus episode, we have a special Book Reveal from Jason Hansa!!! He's excited to announce another Screaming Eagles novel set in the thrilling and beloved setting of Far Country, as his sequel, Farther Country reveals for the first time what happened to the Eagles 2nd regiment that misjumped; as well as what happened to Sho-sa Yubari Takuda's DEST team and their Tetatae allies! Special thanks to Jason Hansa for allowing me to be a part of such an awesome book reveal! One of BattleTech's most beloved books is getting the sequel it deserves!! Fun Facts: • Prologue: The DCMS & Birds land on the moon Far Country • They discover descendants of ancient Star League brigade and the semi-sentient alien race Zyrrak, have created warring factions • Their first contacts with the Zyrrak belong to a sect that wants the wars to end, and they lead the DCMS & Tetatae into hiding • 3060 The Screaming Eagles Misjump into the system and ar forced to land on Far Country • The DCMS, with the only working dropship, guide the Eagles in and together they work to end the Far Country wars ForcePack: None – Ideal Farther Country Force Pack Mechs Included • REPOSE – StarSlayer • VARIANT – Battlemaster with Double Cocpit • JUMPING – Javelin • NEW – Snake • VEHICLE/BA/AERO – Tetatea & Zyrrak Infantry Though there is no forcepack, Get your Battletech resources at your local Game shop or online at our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games Fortress Miniatures and Games | Heart of your Battletech gaming needs HAPPY APRIL FOOLS from Jason Hansa, Myself, and all the podcasters & YouTubers involved in making something fun! You can catch many of us on the Valhalla Club Discord! Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this super exclusive interview with BattleTech author Jason Hansa we get a sneak peek at an upcoming work of art he's currently crafting! Let us know what you think!Hosts:BourBen “Master of Spirits”Matt “The Northman”Guest:Jason HansaJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
We all love our minis, but what about if you're new and want to try BattleTech before you buy into the hobby? Thanks to Catalyst Game Labs, you can learn to play for FREE! Episode 14 is a discussion with another new to the universe friend, CJ, from the Next Gen Nerd podcast. We look at how you can play BattleTech for free with some official resources. In preparation, CJ even listened to his first BattleTech novel, Decision at Thunder Rift, so we finish the episode with a short first impressions discussion! Check out the Downloads page on Battletech's website! https://bg.battletech.com Shoutout to Doc_ShootNLoot for finding the direct link for the 2022 Salvage Box Quick Start! Get it here: https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/1645/44/Salvage-Box-Quick-Start-Rules.pdf Once you decide to buys some box sets, force packs, or sourcebooks, Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSG Follow CJ and the Next Gen Nerd podcast on X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/NextGen_Nerd Check out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!The month we dive into the RPG side of BattleTech! Our guest for this episode has a long history with RPGs so we dissect the pros and cons for the current BattleTech RPG systems as well as talk about some things we would like to see in the future for this aspect of the game! The BattleTech Drink of the Month is the Battlemaster!!Hosts:Dave “Cerberus”Matt “The Northman”BourBen “Master of Spirits”Mike “The Viking”Guest:Seth “WhiteFox” from the Mercenary Star PodcastJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
In Episode 13, I am thrilled to have BattleTech author Jason Hansa as a guest! We discuss the Screaming Eagles, the mercenary unit in his upcoming novella 'A Skulk of Foxes'. I'd like to thank Jason and Catalyst Game Labs for giving me the EXCLUSIVE reveal of the cover art for the pending book on this episode! I am humbled and honored! Follow Jason on X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/HauptmannHansa Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!The month we recap LVO and interview the AS350 champ. The BattleTech drink of the month is WATER!!Hosts:Dave “Cerberus”Matt “The Northman”BourBen “Master of Spirits”Mike “The Viking”Guest:Greg W.Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
What is BattleTech? And why is NOW a great time to get into it? In Episode 12 of the Mercenary Star Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Sulyce, to learn about the BattleTech universe and it 40 years of history, lore, & products. I hope you enjoy the discussion with someone curious about our beloved franchise! Leave a comment and let me know how and when you got into BattleTech. Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSG Follow Sulyce and the Beyond the Verst podcast on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BTV_Cast Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!The month we talk LVO and general hype for the 2024 year! Starting us off the BattleTech year with the Las Vegas Open! We can't wait to see everyone there! BattleTech drink of the month is the WoB Interrogation!Hosts:John “Caveman”Matt “The Northman”BourBen “Master of Spirits”Mike “The Viking”Dave “Cerberus”Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 11 we are looking at the Waco Rangers!!! Special thanks to Woody, aka Good Shot Janson, a fellow MWO Game Night player over on the Valhalla Club Discord! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com Waco Rangers Fiction List: • Making a Name, Battlecorp Anthology: Weapons Free, Jason Schmetzer – 2012 • Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Blind Arrogance; Shrapnel #1, Craig A Reed Jr – June 2020 • An Ice Cold Dish: Shrapnel #5, June 2021 • Signing Day. Shrapnel #11, Chris G. Lane – December 2022
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!The month we talk with the creators of the much anticipated BattleTech Cookbook! Time to get those cravings ready! This month's S2 brief is on the Crusis Lancers. Drink of the Month is The Sword of House Davion. Be sure to join our discord and join in on the conversations and game nights!Hosts:Matt “The Northman”BourBen “Master of Spirits”Mike “The Viking”John “Caveman”Guests:Mr & Mrs ArbiterJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!Join Matt, Alex, and (sometimes audible) John, as we jump into two new scenarios to review. On this episode we try to work with John's garbled transmission as we review the hated/venerated Wolfnet's "Bunkers" scenario as well as the Death from Above Wargaming scenario "Intercept".Join us as we deep dive into dissecting various scenarios that we love, hate, or just pass the time with! If you'd like to see us review your favorite scenario or most despised mission, let us know about it in the Valhalla Club Podcast Discord.Host: Matt "The Northman"Guests: Alex, John “Caveman”Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!Join Matt as he dives into the delightful and/or dreadful rabbit hole that is Battletech scenarios. On this episode we review "Extraction" from the Total Warfare manual followed up by "Body Movin" (aka Death Race Relay) with our good friend Jesty.Join us as we deep dive into dissecting various scenarios that we love, hate, or just pass the time with! If you'd like to see us review your favorite scenario or most despised mission, let us know about it in the Valhalla Club Podcast Discord.Host: Matt "The Northman"Guest: JestyJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!The gang talks about the plethora of amazing BattleTech video games! All of them! Announces a charity live stream and new Patreon! Intel brief is on the Crescent Hawks and the Drink of the Month is: The Chancellor's Cup! Be sure to join our discord and join in on the conversations and game nights!Hosts:BourBen “Master of Spirits”Mike “The Viking”Dave “Cerberus”Matt “The Northman”Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 10 we are looking at the McCarron's Armored Cavalry!!! Special thanks to Derek, co-host of the On the Origin of BattleMechs podcast! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com McCarron's Fiction List: • The Sword and Dagger, Ardath Mayher, 1987 • Warrior: Coupe, Michael A. Stackpole, 1989 • Thread of Ambition, Loren L. Coleman, 1999 • Grey Watch Protocol, Michael J. Ciaravella, 2020 • Blood Will Tell, Jason Schmetzer, 2021 • Shrapnel #4, All Good Things, James Lee, 2021
This week things go off the rails as we celebrate completing Warrior: En Garde, by Michael A. Stackpole with our amazing friends the Valhalla Club podcast and Jason Hansa! Warrior: En Garde can be purchased @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-legends-warrior-en-garde-the-warrior-trilogy-book-oneYou can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.managementYou can follow us @Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/ Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJA special thanks to Michael Stackpole for writing this amazing book.Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.All works belong to their respective owners.Seyla!
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we discuss our first year and exciting upcoming events and happenings both within the Colorado Community and at large! Also, the results are in for the anniversary painting contest!Hosts:Mike “The Viking”Dave “Cerberus”Matt "The Northman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
In our tenth deployment of BungleTech we are doing something extra special. I took some time recently to reach out to all active BattleTech podcast content creators to chat and I heard back from the vast majority of them. This episode consists of sharing these interviews, interwoven with a little intellectually sensual treat from my spheroid co-host Michael. Due to the total length of these interviews, we will be taking a break from our other regular segments which will return in glory in Episode 11 next month with a special surprise! In this deployment I am privileged to chat with Battle Babes, BattlePod, Battletopia Stories, the Calgary BattleTech League, the MechBay, Mercenary Star, Of Mechs and Men, On the Origins of BattleMechs, Renegade HPG, Unicorn Company, the Valhalla Club, and Wolfnet. Timecodes for each interview can be found in the podcast description in case you want to jump around. My MechWarrior friends, let's get this deployment on the battlefield! Interview Segment Start Times: Renegade HPG 2:50 BattlePod 20:45 On the Origins of BattleMechs 32:35 The MechBay 57:40 Battle Babes 1:13:50 Mercenary Star 1:36:00 Of Mech's and Men 1:52:05 The Valhalla Club 2:12:10 Wolfnet 2:35:50 The Calgary BattleTech League 2:59:35 Battletopia Stories 3:12:15 Unicorn Company 3:27:45 --- We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details. --- BungleTech Links: BattleTech Podcast Public Creator Content Resources Notebook BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under the BungleTech booth text channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bungletech/message
A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 09 we are looking at the Camacho's Cabelleros!!! Special thanks to Matt "Bloodbath" Behrens, co-host on the Wolfnet Radio Podcast! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord, and be sure to follow our Podcaster Solaris Tournament! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com Camacho's Cabelleros Fiction: • Close Quarters, Victor Milan, 1994 • Hearts of Chaos, Victor Milan, June 1996 • Black Dragon, Victor Milan, November 1996 • Callie's Call, Victor Milan, BattleCorp, 2005 • Ozymandias, Victor Milan, Battletech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, 2009
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we discuss upcoming events/conventions and BourBen recaps GenCon! Matt also dishes out a painting competition with a juicy prize!Hosts:Dave “Cerberus”Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 08 we are looking at the Snord's Irregulars!!! Special thanks to Aaron, co-host on the Of Mechs and Men Podcast! A Battletech Book club currently covering the Warrior Trilogy novels! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord, and be sure to follow our Podcaster Solaris Tournament! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com Snord's Irregular Fiction List: • Dispatch, Shrapnel Anthology, Elizabeth T Danforth & Michael A. Stackpole, 1988 • Call of Duty, Blaine Lee Pardoe, 2001 • Permanent Losses, BattleCorps, Aaron Cahill, 2016
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we recap the July WolfNet 350 tournament held at Hobby Town in Westminster put on by the Caveman! Joining us again as special guest and winner of the tournament is Just the Tip Rick!Hosts:John “Caveman”Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"Dave “Cerberus”Guest: Just the Tip Rick!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.Music/SFX Credit:"Viking Intro" and "War Horn Sound FX" by Alexander Nakarada.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we talk about the infamous Solaris 7! The new BattleTech Essentials box die laughing due to serious quality artwork. Intel Brief this month is on the Draconis Comine unit the Ryuken Yon.Hosts:John “Caveman”Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Guest:RickJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we talk with Aaron and Andrew from WNRP on community building! The S2 Intel Brief for this month is on the Wolf's Dragoons! The BattleTech Drink of the Month is the “Alpha Strike”.Hosts:Mike “The Viking”Dave “Cerberus”Matt "The Northman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"John “Caveman”Guests:Aaron “Coach” KrullAndrew KrullJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to The Valhalla Club!On this special pre-event episode, discuss the background to a Trial of Bloodright and how it is very much needed in the current lore. Luke then gives the specifics for the event! See you all there!Hosts:Mike Sage “The Viking”Guest:LukeJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we interview local painting guru Rick! We go over various painting techniques and tips. The S2 Intel Brief for this month is on the Grey Death Legion!Hosts:Dave “Cerberus”Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Guests:RickJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we interview Jason Hansa! Also joined by Canaan from “Of Mechs and Men”! We also quick recap the Kickstarter! The S2 Intel Brief for this month is on the Hansen's Roughriders Hosts:BourBen "Master of Spirits"Dave “Cerberus”Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"John "Caveman"Guests:Jason HansaCanaan Hill from “Of Mechs and Men” (twitter)Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we discuss the upcoming Kickstarter! Diving into the officially announced units thus far as well as our very own unofficial launch party!Hosts:Matt "The Northman"Mike “The Viking”BourBen "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we interview Tren Sparks! Narrator of Battletech Audiobooks! Also joining us is Tommy from WNRP as a fellow audiobook connoisseur! Tren also reads a story our very own BourBen has published in Shrapnel #9! The S2 Intel Brief for this month is on the Northwind Highlanders!Sorry for the audio issues of random silent segments. It should be fixed now.Hosts:Dave “Cerberus”Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"John "Caveman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Guests:Tren Sparks (twitter)Tommy “Silent C Raven”Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode Dave and Alex cover their experience at the Las Vegas Open: Alpha Strike 350 Tournament! Next we then talk Hobby Burnout and how to mitigate that.Hosts:Mike “The Viking”Dave “Cerberus”BourBen "Master of Spirits"Guest: AlexJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we cover our experience at the Las Vegas Open: Alpha Strike 350 Tournament! Matt will also talk about his time in the BTCC Classic Battletech Tournament as well. The Battletech Drink of the Month is in honor of Clan Hell's Horses in honor of the winner for the 350 tournament! Then Ben kicks off our newest segment we are calling the “S2 Intel Brief” where we look deep into various military units throughout the universe!Hosts:Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"John "Caveman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we recap the BattleTech scene in Colorado with our guest Charles Gideon from the WNRP crew. We'll aso give a brief overview of the Alpha Strike box set and the dive into our more focused lore chat. Ben then covers the Battletech Drink of the Month. We finish out with upcoming events. Thanks for listening.Hosts:Mike “The Viking”David “Cerberus”Matt "The Northman"John "Caveman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Guest:Charles Gideon from the WolfNet Radio PodcastJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we recap The Batchall between Ben and John and talk about our games at the WolfNet 350 tournament held in Colorado Springs on 11 December 2022. Thanks for joining us.Hosts:John "Caveman"Mike “The Viking”Matt "The Northman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we recap the Battle for Black Earth and continue our campaign discussion with a scenario deep dive. Ben then covers the Battletech Drink of the Month. We finish out with upcoming events. Thanks for listening.Hosts:Mike “The Viking”David “Cerberus”Matt "The Northman"John "Caveman"BourBen "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this special pre-event episode, we start by giving the planet's history and the events leading up to our narrative campaign-in-a-day, also known as a "Road to War Brief". After background details, we go over the event rules and answer some questions that were asked in our Discord.Hosts:David Burbridge “Cerberus”Mike Sage “The Viking”Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we cover campaign creation in the BattleTech Universe! Local Battle Reports followed by Ben with the BattleTech Drink of the Month. We Finish out with upcoming events. Thanks for listening.Hosts:Matt E. "The Northman"Mike Sage “The Viking”David Burbridge “Cerberus”BourBen K. "Master of Spirits"Special Guest:Alex "Porkins"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we recap Battle for the Sphere 2022 and local Battle Reports. Next we cover the new (2022) BattleTech Beginner box and some Vindicator stats. Ben then covers the Battletech Drink of the Month. We finish out with upcoming events. Thanks for listening.Hosts:Mike “The Viking” SageDavid “Cerberus” BurbridgeMatt E.John H.BourBen K. "Master of Spirits"Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we interview one of the Colorado Tournament Masters: JakHosts:John H.BourBen K.Special Guest:JakJoin us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Welcome to the Valhalla Club!On this episode we catch up on events of recent past, Local Battle Reports, Alpha Strike Special Pilot Abilities and Lore. Ben will then cover the BattleTech Drink of the Month. We Finish out with upcoming events. Thanks for listening.Hosts:David “Cerberus” BurbridgeMike “The Viking” SageMatt E.John H.BourBen K.Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord Server and Facebook GroupEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comColorado BattleTech PatreonColorado BattleTech Facebook GroupThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your Battletech addiction.
Jan Ohrstrom is an Army veteran and former pro-wrestler who has worked to help veterans who are struggling with PTSD through his documentary called The Valhalla Club.
I'm talking to Jan Ohrstrom, professional wrestler, owner of Blood of my Enemies Bourbon by Scars and Stripes, producer of the cult film The Valhalla Club, and US Army veteran.Blood of my Enemies: https://www.instagram.com/scarsandstripesbourbon/https://scarsandstripes.com/.../blood-of-my-enemies-bourbonThe Valhalla Club: https://www.amazon.com/Valhal.../dp/B07FPSCG4M/ref=sr_1_1...Me: Smokepitfairytales.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/trippainsworth/
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show we have three hosts on Maine Miller, Emil Sandoz-Rosado and Josh Weinstock. On the week before the big show; ADCC 2019, the Olympics of our sport the every two years celebration of the highest level of professional grappling in the world. Before we get into the preview we run through the weeks news the ADCC replacements, who has dropped out from the event and who is replacing. We talk about the UAEJJF partner with FloGrappling going into 2020, which should make it even easier for us to cover their events on the Podcast. Plus we talk about Josh being internet famous ending up as a member of the Valhalla Club on BJJ Scout Instagram. Kicking off the recap section of the show we recap Fight to Win 126 in San Diego, we talk about this Black Belt stacked card. We break down Gustavo Batista vs Felipe Bezerra, Guthierry Barbosa defeating Marcio Andre in a very close match. Baret Yoshida in his outstanding performance and choke From back crucifix, taking about some of the nuances of the position changes that lets him get to his signature position. We talk about Joel Tudor returning to competition and his grinding old school style armbar. Then we get into a fast paced match between Ronaldo Junior and Matheus Luna that earned Fight of the night honors and a mid mat discussion from Seth Daniels. We break down some amazing back and forth between Sergio Rios and PJ Barch and a submission of the night armbar performance. We also talk about Gabrielle Mc Comb vs Tubby Alequin, and the second fight of the night on the card in Johnny Tama vs Kevin Berbrich. This was a great card and deserves to be re-watched. After that we get into the recap of the Shugyo Invitational Episode 6 that was the last episode of the show before the finals are announced we talk about Josh Bacallao Versus Max Rohskopf and talk about how tight the Darce from Max must be, then the rematch of ADCC North American East Coast Trials match between Ethan Crelinsten and Keith Krikorian that might have had one of the realest post fight interviews we have ever seen in BJJ. We talk about the transition and way that Ethan goes for the back and other grapplers in ADCC that might implement this same style of taking the back. Plus talk about who we think might be in the finals of this weeks episode. After that we move into our preview of ADCC 2019 in anticipation of being live at the event in a few days. We run through the top contenders in the -66, -77, -88, -99, and +99 Kg for the men’s divisions and Emil busts out the statistics on who has beaten and lost to each other in their respective divisions. As well as some of the X-Factors going into each of the men’s divisions. The we talk about how stacked the woman's -60kg and over 60kg divisions are and the respective frontrunners for each division. Can Gabi Garcia continue her dominance of the +60kg division or will we see turn over at the top We talk about how Craig Jones may be a favorite in his division with the recent division changes. How Gordon may be the favorite in his division since moving up. Plus all the other top grapplers in each division. After that we have an interview with King of the Mats Grappling ahead of their 7th event. Talking about some of the grapplers on their card and their event format as well as their 10k payout. Recorded 9-23-2019
***War Stories Episode*** Today’s guest started training to be a pro wrestler starting at 16. Later putting his dream on hold to join the Army. He deployed as a machine gunner, and was nominated for the Bronze Star and Combat action badge for actions against the enemy. In this episode he talks about his struggles reintegrating into society, and his work using Pro Wrestling as an outlet to navigate PTSD and to help other veteran’s. His documentary Valhalla Club is now on Amazon, It’s awesome. If you want more of his stories and to learn about his work, Please watch it. I really enjoyed it and I definitely recommend it. For this episode’s skillset challenge, Jan challenges everyone to 5 seconds of craziness. Take a big action that only takes 5 seconds. Talk to someone you normally wouldn’t, sign up for an event you have been wanting to, do something you have been holding back on, just let yourself have 5 seconds of craziness that will give you a new experience. Jan talks about: Getting good advice from his recruiter Not liking his job Deploying to Iraq in 2004 Producing a Documentary Finding creative outlets for stress Difficulties of deployment Living with PTSD Pro Wrestling while dealing with PTSD Developing a Pro Wrestler persona Talking with people with PTSD Guarding the tomb of the Unknown Soldier For more information on Jan or his work, visit www.tamfpodcast.com/wrestle or Valhalla Club FB: https://www.facebook.com/valhallaclubmovie/ Scars & Stripes FB: https://www.facebook.com/scarsandstripesllc/ Scars & Stripes IG: https://www.instagram.com/scarsandstripesllc/ Episode Quotes: “Going through what we went though,…it just permanently changes you” “You just gotta to push yourself to go through this stuff, no matter how hard it gets” “There’s good times and bad, just roll with it, and keep an open mind, and get the most of it” “5 seconds of craziness can change your life”
R. Bradley Morris has enjoyed a career defining amount of success after the hit Documentary, The Valhalla Club, went viral. Hear all about the aftermath of being the Director of a small Project that hit Mainstream, thoughts on the Entertainment Industry as a whole plus Brad's perspective regarding the roles of Writers and Producers in relation to Pro Wrestling. Brad is a very passionate person and it's clear to see why his Film Company, Royal Goblin Films, is doing so well. Other Highlights Include:* Shout out to Those Wrestling Girls, Blaque Rabbit & Wrestlenomics* #AEW Fyter Fest PPV Event being offered for FREE* Goldberg wrestles Undertaker with a Concussion* Get Well #NJPW star Kota Ibushi* Much MoreListen, Subscribe, SHARE!!--*Creative Commons Licenses*"Zanzibar"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/b.All sound efx Licensed Under Creative Commons By: PacDV.ComKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/b.All sound efx Licensed Under Creative Commons By: PacDV.ComSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dukelovesrasslin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Not only is Army Veteran Jan a wrestler, he’s a producer of the documentary “Valhalla Club.” The feature documents how three wrestlers, formed a wrestling stable based on collectively fighting their PTSD through wrestling. Recently, the Valhalla Club were featured on the first episode Comedy Central’s new show, “Klepper.” Additionally, Jan is a VA employee. We talked about his role in the Office of Business Process Integration. #BtBattle Veteran of the Week Marine Veteran Edgar Huff
Krista B. wants the world to know not only do Women of Color exist in the Pro Wrestling fan community, they also have something to say! In this exclusive interview hear all about why she joined forces with Queen P.R. to create the "Those Wrestling Girls" podcast, thoughts on if WWE is doing enough with the female wrestlers on their roster plus she puts The Duke in his place when he gets out of line! This is an interview you don't want to miss! Other Highlights Include: * The Boston Bad Boy uses his Entertainment and Media experience to shed light on why Networks may not be concerned about WWE's ratings decline. * Congratulations to the Valhalla Club for their feature on the Klepper Show on Comedy Central * Daniel Bryan wins another Championship * Dean Ambrose stars in a new Movie * Much More Listen, Subscribe, SHARE!!-- *Creative Commons Licenses* "Zanzibar" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b. All sound efx Licensed Under Creative Commons By: PacDV.Com Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b. All sound efx Licensed Under Creative Commons By: PacDV.ComSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dukelovesrasslin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jordan, producer Erica Matson and writer Steve Waltien talk about their time with The Valhalla Club, and "Tribe" author Sebastian Junger explains how isolation worsens PTSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mr. As Seen on TV Brysin Scott joins the show to discuss his work on the "ValHalla" Club documentary and his work in WWE and his upcoming match with power ranger Jason David Frank. The boys discuss the TASW event "Break it off", UFC talk and more. Featuring Music by Jay Z Young MC Metallica Bobby McFerrin
Mikey O had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Studtacular Brysin Scott this Sunday. They talked how wrestling helps him cope with PTSD, the Valhalla Club, and his recent altercation with Jason David Frank. https://www.facebook.com/BrysinScott https://www.Twitter.com/MrStudtaclurBS Instagram: mr_studtacular
Skip straight to the Valhalla Club interview (37:30) Community Corkboard! ______ A Kenny For Your Thoughts podcast @akennyforyourthoughtspodcast ______ Shooting The Indies @shootingtheindies ______ Victory Pro Wrestling: The Fight Before Christmas https://www.facebook.com/events/328627071273334/ _____ TWA: Gym Wars on Twitch!
Jan Ohrstrom has been a pro wrestler since the age of 16. He was trained at the legendary School of Hard Knocks in San Bernadino, California under the mentorship of Jesse Hernandez. From there he proceeded to wrestle all around the Southwest United States and Mexico. Shortly after September 11, 2001, Jan made the decision to put his dream of becoming a WWE Star on hold and enlisted into the United States Army. During his time in service, Jan continued to wrestle up till deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom II, were he was promoted to Sergeant and was nominated for a Bronze Star. In 2006, Jan was Honorably discharged from the Army and he went back to wrestling and onto college. Fast forward a few years, Jan has created a veteran apparel company called Scars and Stripes, and has also produce and Co-Stared in a new film called “Valhalla Club Documentary” which shows some of the struggles veterans face after war and how Pro Wrestling became a positive outlet for him and some other veterans. Be sure to listen as Jan Share one of the biggest “Decision Hours” we have heard to date, you might be surprised of the out come. And be sure to check out “The Valhalla Club Documentary” on Amazon and also check out “Scars And Stripes.com” Tune in!
We get the opportunity to talk with "Valhalla Club" documentary star and driving force Jan Ohrstrom who tells us about his journey inside the squared circle that's taken him from "Hardy Boyz knock off" to getting a try out in front of Vince and the boys in the dubs -- all the way to challenging the black Power Ranger to a fight on the screen. All this and much, much more!
We find out more about Eddie's involvement in the "Valhalla Club" documentary, and hear some funny stories about his time on the road.