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This week we wind down season 3 of the Podcast with special guest Sephen Denbigh. Stephen is the UK GBHL League Coordinator and he talks to us about running the league and his experiences in the hobby. We end the season with a massive Lord of the Rings quiz. See you all in Season 4.https://linktr.ee/ahobbitspodcastAny Heroics - YouTubeThe Great British Hobbit League (GBHL) Events Calendar - Google DriveRun an Event | Great British Hobbit

In this episode Dan, Loz and Rich talk about their very first tournament. There and Back Again - A Hobbit's Tournament has happened and it was a... SUCCESS (we think). Talking about the whole day, the winners and the favourite moments. This definitely won't be the last There and Back Again tournament.

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In this episode Dan, Loz and Rich talk about their very first and fast upcoming tournament. There and Back Again - A Hobbit's Tournament is happening very soon and they have some thoughts on a couple of lists for the event. As well as talk prize support and prep. Next week, we'll review the tournament and talk about how we found running our own tournament. Let us know what you think and if you aren't attending, if you'd like to in the future!

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In this episode Dan, Loz and Rich complete their trilogy of comparisons and reflections on what core abilities really mean. This time, they interrogate defence values. Let us know if you agree, disagree or have any other thoughts!

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This week, Rich, Loz and Dan talk all things painting with their special guest Rick (previously attended to host the Christmas quiz). Ever wanted to ask a pro painter for their tips? We did just that!

Rick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/warpainter_rick?igsh=dmlkZzFudDJmaHpn

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This week, Rich and Dan talk all things doubles tournament as one, perhaps even two of the podcast's team manage to podium at a doubles event called Honour That Allegiance. A GBHL 80 set at the Outpost in Sheffield (UK).

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This week we have Tom on as our special guest - a regular player and Dan's doubles partner for last year. We go through the usual - army rules, key profiles, how to build the list, take a look at the data and have a silly quiz loosly related to the army. 

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This week we have Lee on as our special guest - a regular player and well placed on Longshanks for Lurtz's Scouts. We go through the usual - army rules, key profiles, how to build the list, take a look at the data and have a silly quiz loosly related to the army. https://linktr.ee/ahobbitspodcast

This week we have Natalie on as our special guest - the number 1 player on Longshanks for Army of the White Hand. We go through the usual - army rules, key profiles, how to build the list, take a look at the data and have a silly quiz loosly related to the army. 

This week we discuss Lozs favourite army - Riders of Eomer. We go through the profiles, list building, strategies to use and take a look at the data to see what it is good at. Dan has done an amazing quiz based on the army as well!

Its our first episode of 2026 and we have wanted to discuss armies that you shouldnt take to events for a while - especially as Adam keeps calling us out for it! The intent was to take a fun look at it and not be a big moan...which I think we achieved!

We also discuss Richs stats for the year, how the guys got on at the GBHL Finale event and epic moments in MESBG from us and the community!

Adam is also a content creator.

Birdies world is an amazing channel where Adam offers tactical insights into the game, such as how to use magic, or different formations to use. It can be found here Birdie's World - YouTubeAdams podcast is his tournament reviews, where he offers insights into events and gives insight on how he performs. This can be found here https://open.spotify.com/show/0OJaIQzDY6epYBzL5b1Jzx?si=7af965a9da294357

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Festive greetings everyone!

This week we are doing a special Christmas episode looking at lotr memes. The links for them are here:

⁠Council of Elrond but it's a musical⁠⁠The Fellowship of the Vuvuzela⁠⁠Lord of the Rings - Holiday Edition⁠

Lord of the Rings - Holiday Edition

A well-known individual once stated, "Never give up," and we took that to heart. One of us has finally won a tournament through hussle, loyalty, and respect, but who could it be? Join us in today’s episode as we discuss three recent tournaments we attended. That notable person is John Cena. You can't see us, our time is now! 

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This week we compare Strength values of profiles, weapons, spells, seige weapons and impact hits to see what stands out. THe key question to think is...what would you rather be punched by?

This week’s episode is a short and sweet update from Dan. The poll on which army patrons wanted to see Dan build has ended and there is a clear winner… Listen along to find out!

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This week we are joined by two experts in the Three Trolls to help us go through an army with potential, that hasnt been doing that well recently. Can Jonny (the one with the strong Barnsley accent) and Jermaine (the one with the strong Leeds accent) convince anyone to play this army?!?

Join us for Rich talking us through Minas Morgul - should you take the Morgul Blade, Trolls, a second Ringwraith, a drummer etc. As always with the deep dives we have a quiz that's slightly related to the army, can you guess what this one is?

We have been there and are now back again for season 3. This week we warm up the season with some stories of whats happened in the off season (legacy, new book, new scenarios) and chat about what our plans are for season 3 (we have lots of plans!)

Apologies for Richs mike - he needs a new one for S3!

Here we bring Season 2 to an end with an episode going through the Hobbit films. Should Thorin be F7 and have free combats, should he have Barrel Riding as an ability? should the Oakenshield be better? where are the dwarf songs? and the Arkenstone?!?! We go through the significant scenes in the trilogy to try and understand what should be in Thorins profile.

This week its just Loz and Rich catching up on the mailbag and discussing upcoming tournaments - can anyone join us???

Over the recent bank holidays Rich has been teaching people some other LOTR board games and this week we have 2 guests to discuss them with.

A massive welcome to Richard Calladine and Olliver Hammond! 

The games we are discussing are the 2000s co-op board game The Lord of the Rings and the 2019 app based game Journeys of Middle Earth

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This week we complete our epic trilogy of spells. Listen to the end for a quiz and news about the upcoming season 3 of the podcast!

Just like the Hobbit films...we have drawn out 1 episode about spells into an epic trilogy. This week we continue to go through all the spells in the game, adding our thoughts and tactics to help explain which are the best to use.

We have all been playing spell casters over the last couple of months to truly understand how they work, when you should call a Heroic Channel and when to use them.

We thought it was time to return to the rules and go through each spell in order to say who can cast them and explain tactics in using them.

We move way from the game this week (boo), to take a different look at the Return of the King movie (yay!). What Oscars did it win? Why was this significant? What elements of the film led to so many wins? Join us for a nostalgia episode, discussing all the filming elements that made RoTK so amazing.

Join us this week to hear all about the Breaking of the Fellowship army. Dan goes through his tactics and the best way to build the army, for example Boromir vs Gimli - who would you choose? Also hear how Rich got on at Masters...and Loz has a quiz on breakups!

We googled how to be sporting at MESBG events and couldn't find anything so decided to discuss our thoughts on how to play the game in a sporting way.

Do you vote for the player who was most sporting, or most fun? What makes you vote for someone to win most sporting?

Let us know! 

Our first deep dive into the new edition starts with the Eagles. Thinking of playing them? Want to know strategies against them? Fancy an eagles based quiz? Join us as we listen to Loz sharing all his secrets in this weeks episode.

Adam Bird joins us to discuss the doubles event held last weekend.

Adam has great knowledge of all things MESBG and if you want to find out more please check out his Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@birdiesworld5755. 

This week Rich talks us through the classic military book The Art of War by Sun Tzu and tries to apply some of the lessons from this 2500 year old book into the game we all love.

This week we quickly discuss our doubles lists for an upcoming tournament  in Sheffield and then Loz goes through his epic quiz from the GP - get a pen ready!

There are still places available at Honour that Alliegence, if you wish to attend on the 23rd March 2025 please follow this link https://www.the-outpost.co.uk/product/ticket-honour-that-allegiance-2025-eve-22-03-2025/

This week Rich is back from Australia to hear how Loz and Dan did at the GP - a tournament with over 120 attendees

We talk about what armies we think are the best to start. Whether you are a new player or you are looking to branch out into a brand new army.

Will Champion joins us again to talk about the 6 scenarios, which are the best and worst for competitions and Will offers some tactics to use to improve your game play.  

Will Champion joins us this week to discuss the GBHL

This week we talk about the changes for Monsters, their brutal power attacks and how to use them.

Does movie Aragorn deserve fight 7? We break down each fight he has throughout the trilogy. Listen to find out!

Join us as we discuss all the heroic actions a Hero can take, how these have changed in the new edition and whether or not we think they are going to be used more or less often.

In this week episode we discuss our plans and goals for 2025.

In the last episode of 2024, the guys discuss the turn order for the new edition, explain the key differences and what armies they are looking forward to playing in the new year. 

Today we discuss the last ever tournament Rich went to for the old edition. 250 points and 5 games. Tom and Lee join us to discuss the event (spoiler - one of us wins it!)

Join our love letter to the old edition where we talk about favorite memories and the things we will miss. We are all excited for the new edition, but loved the old one so wanted to remember and give a shout out to the people and places that have helped us grow. Dan does an excelled quiz at the end!

A review of the last GBHL the Fellowship of Steel attend in the old edition. Heroes of the West is a 6 person team event, join us to find out how our team did.

Join us as we look back over the last year of gaming. We discuss our favourite armies, games and moments and Rich takes us through some of his stats.

A brief introduction to our newly rebranded podcast (following the huge success of the Paladan podcast in early 2024). In this episode The Paladan, Rich and Loz discuss the dreams for the podcast, what we will talk about in future episodes, and we even managed to have a mini-quiz. Tune in to find out just how little these 3 know about MESBG.