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Dragged into Turbolasers is Between the Bolter and Me's official miniature wargaming podcast. We talk critically about all aspects of the miniature hobby, with a primary focus on Warhammer 40,000 and other Games Workshop games. Rather than conversing about rules and competitive play, our priority is to discuss the miniature side of the hobby: exploring hobby techniques, talking about our current projects on the blog Between the Bolter and Me, and most importantly, interviewing people involve ...
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Dragged into Turbolasers 116: Reflecting on the new Eldar Aspect Warrior models.
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We chat with our friend Chad about Games Workshop’s newest Eldar releases, including the new Phoenix Lords and Aspect Warriors! Follow Chad (aeldariwolf)By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 115: Talking to Redwetskeleton about daemons and the Vastarian Inq28 event.
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We chat with Eli about our Vastarian Inq28 and the incredible daemons he created for the climax of the event. All hail the Child Inverted. Follow Eli (redwetskeleton) Read more about the event here. See The Child Inverted!By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 114: Chatting with Dave Taylor about the hobby and the Vastarian Inq28 event.
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We chat with Dave Taylor, of Dave Taylor Miniatures, about his time with Games Workshop and how that led him starting his production studio. We also talk with him about his experience at the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas. Follow Dave Taylor Miniatures! Read more about the Vastarian event here. Follow the 28 Collected Kickstarter!…
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Episode 13: Interviewing Sovthofheaven and Noclearcoat (Hive Scum) about the Vastarian Inq28 event.
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We chat with Steve and Gage, from the Hive Scum podcast, about the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas. Follow: Steve Hupfer (sovthofheaven) Gage Bridgeman (noclearcoat) Read more about the event here.By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 112: Interviews at the Vastarian Inq28 event, Houston, Texas!
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In the evening after the final day of the Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston Texas, we interviewed many of the participants! Including: Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art) Shane Brockway (7he_blindman) Brad Smith (brad506187) Mike DeBolt (gundamofficialhobby) Tim Gerber-Fleury (howlingmad_looping) Grant Sawyer (underworldalliance) Eli Parsons (redwetskel…
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Episode 111: Reflections of Vastarian with Weirding Way and Modern Synthesist.
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Just days after our Vastarian Inq28 event in Houston, we are joined by Weirding Way and Modern Synthesist to reflect on the event. Follow Weirding Way Follow Modern Synthesist Follow Geo Rutherford and learn about Point Nemo!By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 110: AI and the miniature hobby
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In this episode we are joined with Trey (IIII) and Martin (martin.mccoy.art) to talk about how Neil Hollis used AI to create the backdrop for his Gold winning Exodite at 2024 Golden Demon at Adepticon. We go on to talk more broadly about how AI could influence the miniature hobby going forward.By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 109: From digital to film, miniature photography
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In this episode, we talk about miniature photography, touching on cellphone cameras to film cameras. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different cameras and give suggestions of elements to consider to improve your miniature photography.By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 108: Adepticon 2024 interviews!
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In this episode, we interview people at Adepticon (2024), the United States largest miniature wargames convention! It was our first time at the convention, but we were able to set up our recording equipment in the Grimdark Hallway, run by our friends from Hive Scum. Below are time stamps of where you can listen to each interview! 00.56 - Greg Wier …
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Episode 107: Under the Dice Fest 2024, Part 2
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In part two of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games o…
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Episode 107: Under the Dice Fest 2024, Part 1
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In part one of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games o…
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Episode 106: Reflecting back on 2023 with members of Hive Scum
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In this episode we are joined by Steve and Gage from the Hive Scum podcast. We reflect on 2023 as a whole and how we first met Hive Scum at the New England Mordheim Open at the start of 2023. We also touch on the Rich Grimmond Inq28 event and some notable releases throughout the year. Listen to the Hive Scum Podcast Follow Steve Follow Gage…
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Episode 105: What is the Vastarian Open Invitational
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In this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, to talk about the Vastarian: Dreams of the Pious Open Invitational we recently started on Between the Bolter and Me. We describe the Vastarian setting, and how it is filled with warring Imperial cults, each certain their own ideology will usher in a new age of prosperity for the Imp…
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Episode 104: Reflecting back on Rich Grimmond 2023 and the Rot of Hondious
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Having been a month since the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia, we got Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art) and Bill Ford (the_ruin.501) to talk about how the event went and if there is anything they would change if running another event in the future. Read more about the event HERE.By Adam Wier, Eric Wier, Gregory Wier
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Episode 103: Rich Grimmond 2023 and the Rot of Hondious
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In this episode, we interviewed people at the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia. The first interview is with Mike (gundamofficialhobby) and Grant (underworldalliance) talking about their new game Caliban28. The second is with Martin (martin.mccoy.art) and Isaac (weirdingsway), chatting about Inq28 events and the use of Forbidden …
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Episode 102: Chatting with sculpting extraordinaire and Space Wolf fanatic Valbjorn
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In this episode we are joined by Valbjorn, someone who got a name for themselves by creating incredible Space Wolf Space Marines that are more believable in scale. We chat about how he got involved in the hobby and what led him to start sculpting. We also talk about his love of different sculpting putties and the importance of engaging with the hob…
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Episode 101: Mosscairn and 28 magazine with Martin McCoy
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In this episode we are joined by Martin McCoy, known for being the resident artist for 28 magazine. We talk about how he got into the hobby and how it fit with his journey as an artist. We also discuss how he developed his artistic style and some of the projects he is working on including Necropolis 28 and Mosscarin. We also talk about the Rot of H…
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Episode 100: Chatting with Pax_acrylica about converting and sculpting miniatures
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In this episode we are joined by Pax_acrylica to talk about his journey through the hobby and how he creates imaginative miniatures that push the boundaries of Warhammer 40,000. We talk at length about his building and converting process and about some of the sources of his inspiration, including video games like Half-Life 2 and Disco Elysium. We a…
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Bonus Episode: Northeast Dungeon Siege 2023 with Hive Scum
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In this bonus episode, we talk with sovthofheaven and noclearcoat of the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew about the recent Dungeon Synth music event, Northeast Dungeon Siege 2023. In addition to chatting about the event and some of the artists and bands involved, we also talk about various aspects of the miniature hobby! Listen to Hive Scum. Visit Und…
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Bonus Episode: New England Mordheim Open 2023
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In this bonus episode, we were at the New England Mordheim Open 2023 event and got the opportunity to chat with some of the people who made it out to play in the event, along with some of the hosts, the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew. The episode begins with the three of us talking briefly about what we are expecting the evening before the event, fo…
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Episode 99: Chatting with Oldhammer legend Koltti.
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In this episode we are joined by Koltti, who has spent the last few years showing the world how miniatures from the 80’s can look as good as modern ones. We chat about how he found the Inq28 blog Spiky Rat Pack and first met John Blanche. We also talk about how he joined the Inq28 collective Iron Sleet and was involved in some of their many project…
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Episode 98: Smash Bash and chatting with Totally Not Panicking
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In this episode we are joined by the seminal grimdark creator Totally Not Panicking! We talk about how he got into the hobby and developed his signature style. We discuss what drives his prolific miniature output and what drove him to create the converting and painting contest Smash Bash. Follow Totally Not Panicking! Participate in Smash Bash! Fol…
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Episode 97: We go back to the City of the Damned, a Mordheim 2022 recap
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In this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, Eric of Eric’s Hobby Workshop and Alex of the new YouTube channel Tabletop Wizards to talk about the recent event Mordheim 2022! We discuss what it is like to attend a small narrative/hobby focused event like Mordheim 2022, and how it does not need to be intimidating. We also detail…
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In this episode we are joined by our friend Brad Smith to talk about our most recent experience playing Blood Bowl. We tried to play Blood Bowl in various forms over the years, particularly after the re-releases in 1996 and 2020, along with a stint playing Blitz Bowl. This time we played Sevens, a variant of Blood Bowl that uses a smaller pitch and…
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Episode 95: Mordheim 2022 Invitational
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In this episode, we are joined by Bill Ford, a talented terrain maker who is hosting a narrative focused Mordheim event at the end of the year. We discuss at length how he got into the hobby and what pushed him to host a Mordheim event. We also talk about how he has gone about planning the event and inviting participants. He also gives advice for t…
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