In the September 2024 episode of Shot and Shield, your royal host interviews Wendell Schollander about his new book French Republics Fighting Men (1880-1914) which is available on Amazon, then another Wargamers Movie Review of the 1976 Classic! Shout at the Devil starring Sir Roger Moore and Lee Marvin set in East Africa during the run up to WW1. Also, a special Audio Archelogical find from the Victorian Era, A Musical ... Gilbert and Sullivan's, Pirates of Penzance. Shut Up, the Victorian Era had singing in it too. Furthermore, Scott leads the show off with a statement about a former sponser and a question for you.

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In the Mega Packed, August '24 Episode of Shot and Shield, the Marquis De Scott is joined by Jon Sutherland to talk about Wargaming, Painting, Conventions, and his amazing work on the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Wargame Ruleset plus, Jon let's us in on his upcoming project "Great Game: Tournament of Shadows". Also, Scott will be giving away a rule addendum called "Spycraft" which you should be able to add to most any wargame rule system you use. The Grand Duke Scott will also review some Old Glory Miniatures, spill the beans on his latest OCD moment, present another Old Time Radio Story set in the 19th Century and answer a ton of emails that have been building up since his last podcast. As a British friend of Scott's once said about Shot and Shield, "Duke, You've Got Another Corker 'ere!"

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In this presentation of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Grand Duke Scott presents a review of the 1980 Anthony Quinn classic, Lion of the Desert; A Synopsis of gaming U.S. Marines at the turn of the century; your emails; digs up a fantastic vintage program called "You Are There" regarding the topic of Maximilian of Mexico in 1867; a special scenario builder and a return of the Watchalong with a scene from Lawerance of Arabia. It's a little late on the download but packed with the vibe of the era.

In this day late episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Grand Duke Scott is joined by Claude Bailey, Wargaming's very own Bon Vivant, to sift thru a plethora of email that Scott has recieved in the last month. Scott needed some reinforcements, and boy, he got it! Also, by request, a repeat of Under 2 Flags, the French Foreign Legion Classic. The show is a little late, but well worth it! Please enjoy!

In the March '23 episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Duke Scott is joined by the Editor and Chief of The Muskets to Maxim Series of books from Helion & Co. Publishers to talk about some of the upcoming titles that you will be interested in. The Big Large Duke will also respond to your emails and tweets plus a very special old time radio feature in regards to Napoleon. Another must listen for all those who are working on projects.

In this bonus episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast, Scott is joined by Alan Curtis to discuss his book, From The Atacam to the Andes, Battles of the War of the Pacific 1879-1883 from Helion & Co. Publishers. From the Atacama to the Andes tells the brutal struggle between two sides to control the wealth of the Atacama and for retention of Bolivia’s coast. The result was that Chile gained the mineral resources of the “New North” and Bolivia became the second landlocked country on the continent.

In the February edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, The Duke Scott will be speaking with friend of the podcast, and co-author of Blood & Steel, Victorian Age Combat 1937-1901, Edgar Pabon as he has a couple of cool things to announce. The Big Round Duke will review the 1969 classic staring John Wayne and Rock Hudson, The Undefeated. On deck is a special Rudyard Kipling adaption of his story entitled “The Phantom Rickshaw” featuring Ronald Coleman, plus the return of Scenario Builder, your emails and by request, Gaming Cossacks. Shot and Shield is locked and loaded with extra goodness this month.

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Enclosed in the New Year's 2023 episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast is a review of the 1975 Ne'er Do Well Classic, Royal Flash, and a Archeological Audio discovery from The Cavalcade of America featuring Errol Flynn riding out to certain doom in the wild west plus a great conversation with friend of the podcast, Chris Pringle, as we discuss his ruleset "Bloody Big Battles"

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Great Friend of the Supercast, Gurinder Singh Mann joins Scott to discuss his most recent book, THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER, The Sikh Warrior through the ages, c1700-1900 From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914 Series | Military History Books | Helion & Company Only 4 segments in this episode including your emails, Top 5 reveal and a radio archive performance of Beau Brummel. Thank you for listening and happy holiday's to you.

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In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, a very hoarse Lord Scott breaks down what it takes to game the Anglo-Persian War of 1856. Also, A Top 5 reveal, a review of the 1975 Mini-Series "Edward the Seventh", emails answered and a very special adaption found in the old time radio vault.

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The October Supercast is chock full of information about colonial Wargaming on the African continent plus a report about the host’s experience at Hurricon 2022 in Orlando. Also in this episode, the results of the gambling question, a new Top 5, answering emails and a classic radio adventure, King Solomon’s Mines.

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In the September edition of Shot and Shield, The Lord Scott is joined by friend of the podcast, Claude Bailey to talk about Gambling in Wargaming. Also on the agenda is a Top 5, Audio Archeological find about Tolstoy and Kipling, Email answers and movie review of Gunga Din.

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In this Episode of the Shot and Shield Podcast, Scott bust out a review of the Ridley Scott Epic Movie, Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix plus emails and a trip to Port of Call: Egypt.

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In the August Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott games the Haitian Revolution with you and includes a very special "You Are There!" vintage radio piece about Toussant Louverture. Also included in this edition is a movie review for the 1950 Classic "Tripoli" as well as a new scenario entitled "Scramble!" plus your emails answered! Please enjoy!

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In the July edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your emails answered, the results from last episodes top 5 question, a new scenario builder, a review of the 2021 Spy Classic, The Kings Man, and closing a vintage pulp story called “The Tomb” from the Audio Archeological Site. 

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In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Lord Scott answers emails, releases the new Top 5 question and the Top 5 from last episode, presents another vintage radio classic “Under 2 Flags” and has a fantastic talk with Wargaming’s Bon Vivant, Claude Bailey. Despite annoying technical cliches, they manage to chat about 54mm figures, Re-enacting, general wargaming and bust out Totally 1880’s Trivial Pursuit. 

#wargaming #wargames #reenactment #tabletopgames #reenacting #tabletopgaming #miniatures #Hobby #painting #history #podcast 

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Just in time for May Day, it's another installment of the Shot and Shield Supercast. In this episode, The Lord of the Duchy of Florida makes the case for Back of Beyond Wargaming and reviews the Askari Miniatures product line. There is a review for the Tom Selleck, Back of Beyond Classic, 1983's, High Road to China. Of course, the staples of the program are here as well; New Top 5, Scenario Builder and Audio Archeology with a rare Errol Flynn find. A Lux Theatre rendition of British Agent, High Intrigue just before the Russian Revolution. Finally, The Duke Scott closes this episode out with a reading from the master Victorian poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, entitled "The Eagle" from 1851

Here Is the Show Menu:

00:00:00 - Show Open

00:02:46 - Emails & Communications

00:13:16 - Product Review: Askari Miniatures

00:20:20 - Scenario Builder "Just Say No"

00:23:58 - Movie Review "High Road to China"

00:30:50 - Top 5 Reveal / New Top 5 Question

00:34:45 - Making the Case

00:43:14 - Audio Archeology "British Agent"

01:30:00 - Show Close / Show News

01:31:07 - Alfred Lord Tennyson's "The Eagle"

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The Editor and Chief of Military Miniature joins the Lord Scott for a conversation about Back of Beyond, Wargaming, and details of the new issue out now!

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In this episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott welcomes Craig Thomson from @tinyterrain to talk about his WW1 in Persia project, painting techniques, and Back of Beyond. Also included in this episode is a Scenario Builder that was inspired by Scott's conversation with Gurinder Singh Mann about his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900. Last episodes Top 5 will be revealed and a new Top 5 question will take its place. The Charleston Heston 1966 Classic movie, Khartoum will be reviewed, Scott will engage in another critically acclaimed Watch-a-Long from the 1946 Soviet Propaganda Classic movie, Admiral Nachimov, and the show will close as usual with an Audio discovery in the tomb of vintage radio. Scott will answer your emails. This Shot and Shield episode puts the Super in Supercast.

Show Menu:

Email: 00:02:00

Scenario Builder: 00:16:00

Craig Thomson: 00:21:00

Watch-A-Long: 00:47:00

Top 5 Reveal (Last Episode Question): 00:59:00

Movie Review: 01:01:30

Top 5 Reveal (New Question): 01:06:30

Audio Archeology: 01:10:00

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In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Edgar Pabon and Damien Macomber, the brains behind “Blood and Steel: Victorian Age Combat 1837-1901” from Firelock Games that is currently pre-order. In this bonus, Edgar and Damien talk about some game details, motivation behind its creation and their excitement about gaming in the Victorian era. 

You can get your pre-order copy here: https://www.firelockgames.com/

You can check out the tutorial videos here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdrBl_-RobahBc5EHvU3jlQ

You can join their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloodsteel/?ref=share

Note: This is non-compensated support because Scott is all about anything good that helps us grow our game community that involves Colonial and 19th Century Wargaming. Cheers!

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In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Gurinder Singh Mann, whom is a leading Sikh historian and author to discuss his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900. He is the Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, who has, for over twenty years prominently promoted Sikh History and Heritage throughout the world. He has appeared on radio and TV, including Celebrity Antiques Road trip and BBC World Service, giving his views on heritage and theological matters. He has worked with all the major museums in the United Kingdom including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Collection, the British Library, and Royal Armories. The Director and his team have been making historical objects come alive with his 3-D museum called the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum.

Here are some links to more information:

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7o-h84oV0o

BBC Celebrity Antiques Road trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33L9N8-BGQI

3d recreation of An Akali Turban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IV4LwpXc3E

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In the March Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, your host, The Grand Duke Scott is joined by Editor Chris Pringle to discuss the book "Hungary 1848: The Winter Campaign" from the Muskets to Maxim series from Helion & Company Publishers. It's a great conversation, not just about the Hungarian Revolution but also gaming the 1848 uprising as well. Scott also answers your emails, reveals a new Top 5 and the results from the previous Top 5, as well as presents a Movie Review for the 1940 Errol Flynn classic, Santa Fe Trail and what kind of games you can derive from it. Your Parliamentarian of the Podcast also puts forth new game action in Scenario Builder and digs into the audio archives and pulls out another Kipling gem to close the show. There is also a special message for you regarding the happenings in Ukraine.

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In this EXTRA edition of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Scott is joined by Dr. Chris Brice to discuss the book "Forgotten Victorian Generals" from Helion and Co. Publishers. An extremely interesting discussion emerges about Generals you may never have heard of but will want to know much more about. Also included in this EXTRA for February is the Top 5 results from the question "Who Personifies the Hero of the Empire Best?" and the reveal of a new Top 5 question plus an email about the state of our hobby and some great news coming out of Firelock Games!

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Back from Hiatus, The Grand Duke Scott is ready to bring the mini! ... In this episode, lots of emails, a look at Gaming Australia and some Australian produced Vintage Radio.

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The Podcast dedicated to Colonial & 19th Century Wargaming is back for another episode. In this installment, The Grand Duke Scott answers your emails, presents a new scenario entitled "Rear Guard", digs up a fantastic firsthand audio account of the Charge of the Light Brigade, makes the case for the Ukranian company Strelets (Not A Commercial) and gives you a very unfortunate Watch-A-Long from the last fight scene from the 1959 movie "Northwest Frontier". Scott also provides an update on upcoming interviews and roundtables in some early programming notes. It is hoped that you enjoy.

Here is the Program Menu:

E-Mail: 06:54

Making The Case: 22:21

Scenario Builder: 30:00

Watch-A-Long: 36:46

Audio Archeology: 48:24

#WarGames #wargame #wargaming  #hobby #painting #tabletopgaming #tabletopgames #miniaturepainting #colonialwargaming #19centurywargaming

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Happy New Year fellow wargamers! The NEW January Shot and Shield Supercast is out now with another load of good stuff including a NEW Top 5 question, a Product Review, a NEW Watch-a-long, a great scenario called “Breakout”, your emails answered, and a GIVEAWAY! There is no interview in the Supercast this month due to holiday scheduling but it’ll be made up with Errol Flynn (sort of. lol) Download now, Listen Often!

Here’s the Content Menu:

- Email (0h 3m)

- Watch-A-Long (0h 10m)

- Top 5 Reveal / Question (0h 22m)

- Product Review (0h 27m)

- Scenario Build er (0h 34m)

- Audio Archeology (0h 38m)

Please enjoy, like, subscribe, share, etc.

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The Lord Privy of Florida, Sir Scott has received several emails regarding a better explanation of his current project; Wars on the Silk Road plus a programming update about the January 1st Shot and Shield Supercast.

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December is upon us, and the Shot and Shield Supercast goes Indian Mutiny. In this episode, a great round table discussion with Ian Clusky and Colin Hodgson to talk Indian Mutiny, Gaming the Indian Mutiny, Miniatures, Show Games, Red Wine and Conventions; Scott releases another Scenario Builder with a scenario titled “The Anarchist”; A Watch-A-Long of the final battle scene from the 1960 Last Stand Classic “The Alamo”, plus some email, the Top 5 reveal and closing with Kipling in this episodes Audio Archeological find. Our episode sponsor, XPForge.com has a great offer for you. Please Enjoy!

Segment Menu:

Indian Mutiny Basics: 00:03:30

indian Mutiny Round Table w/ Ian & Colin: 00:10:04

Emails: 01:12:00

Top 5 Reveal: 01:24 :00

Watch-a-Long: 01:26:00

New Top 5 Question: 01:37:00

Winner Announcement: 01:39:00

Scenario Builder: 01:40:00

Audio Archeology: 01:44:00

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Theme Song from Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/war with other music https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/funk-in-the-trunk

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Your host takes a look at each entry listed in the New Top 5 survey question is "Which was the best Last Stand?". Make sure your voice is heard by hitting up the Shot and Shield Podcast Wargaming group on Facebook and voting in this survey. Feel free to add one that might have been missed.

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Shot and Shield is BACK with the Shot and Shield Supercast, in this episode, the incredible Bob Murch of pulpfigures.com joins Scott to chat about Movember, Mental Health and Inspirations; Movie review of the 1939 French Foreign Legion classic featuring Gary Cooper, Beau Geste; The introduction of new feature called Scenario Builder with a scenario titled “Gun Runner”; A product review for the new line of Central Asian play pieces from WoFun Board games , the “Great Game Collection (1865-1880) by Vyacheslav Batalov; A Watch-A-Long of the final battle scene from the 1977 French Foreign Legion movie “March or Die”, plus some email, the Top 5 reveal and closing with another new feature called Audio Archeology with a find that may hold some interest for those interested in the Boer Wars or the Russian Tsar. Our episode sponsor, XPForge.com has a great offer for you and Scott is giving away 28mm miniatures from his personal collection. You have to listen to find out. Please Enjoy!

Segment Menu:

Email: 00:09:00

Movie Review: 00:17:00

Interview w/ Bob Murch: 00:28:00

Watch-a-Long: 01:12:00

Top 5: 01:25:00

Scenario Builder: 01:26:00

Product Review: 01:33:00

Audio Archeology: 01:40:00

Email: shotandshield@gmail.com

Twitter: @shotandshield

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDuBSzFVqWOP0J9iHABEOHw

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1528211854183913/?ref=sha

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In this episode, I attempt (lol) to explore tabletop wargaming the Great Game. I walk through how I scenario build; I do a scene watch-along to the movie Kim (1950) with Errol Flynn and Dean Stockwell; I do a review of the new line of Central Asian Sarbazes & Colonial Russians from Tiger Miniatures; I answer some listener email and I've included another episode of The Silk Road Adventures of Rammstammer on the tail end of this mega episode. Please enjoy!

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My first attempt at long form podcasting with this show's theme being the Crimean War with a Movie Review, Miniature Figure Review, a Movie Watch along, historical synopsis and an interview with an historical figure. Please let me know what you think at @shotandshield on Twitter. I do hope you find it enjoyable.

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Trying something different, do a scene watch-a-long with the great movie, 55 Days At Peking. To preface, bring up your movie to 1 hour 11 minutes (the start of Charleston Heston and team kicking the boxers off the wall.

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In this Bonus Episode, the October Review Revolution and “10 Reviews That Shook the World!” continues with 3 reviews. A review of the boardgame called “Revolution of 1828.”, then a review of the 1953 Rock Hudson Classic, Seminole and a game from the App Store called "Colonies At War”.

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In the October 2023 Shot and Shield Supercast, your host, the Grand Duke Scott has a special presentation that will last all month. "10 Reviews That Shook The World" ... 10 Reviews of Books, Games, Miniatures and Movies that will drop each week starting with this episode featuring a review of Tiger Miniatures selection of Dutch Colonial Figures and the book "Commander Will Cushing" by Jamie Malanowski ... 8 More Reviews will drop before the end of the month. However, Also in this episode, your host will help you Game the American Frontier, answer your emails and present you with an "Algerian Adventure". Furthermore, for this month only, sponsor of the Supercast, Dr. Harold's Miniatures & Collectables, has a special code SHOT20 for 20% off your puchase just for the Shot and Shield listener.

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The Grand Duke Scott in joined once again to talk about Uniforms and Colors, and assorted shenanigans with the Friar of 54mm, Wargaming’s very own Bon Vivant, and the best dressed man on Facebook, Claude Bailey. Your host will review a set of Naval Combat Rules for the 19th Century called “Ram Anything Painted Gray” by Prior Aelred Glidden (DOWNLOAD FOR FREE HERE) plus your emails and another archeological discovery from the vintage audio tomb called ““The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans”.

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In the late but ever potent, August '23 episode of the Shot and Shield podcast, your host struggles with his voice to give the best he can with a Watch-A-Long of the new Napoleon movie trailer, and a homage to the Canadian Mounted Police and the Great White North in Wargaming!

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In the July '23 Episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, the Duke Scott reviews the episode "Sharpe's Eagle" from the series in celebration of 14 episodes being on the SnS Youtube channel. The Good Duke, also reviews the Greek War of Independence Line of Miniatures from Steve Barber Models, then he goes Gaming the Wars of South America and presents, not one but two classic news reports from the American Civil War (Gettysburg & The Monitor vs The Merrimack). Chock Full Of Stuff In This Episode!

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In the June '23 episode of the Shot and Shield Supercast, Our good Duke Scott gets all giddy over Tyrone Powers during the movie review of the 1950 Classic, King of the Kyber Rifles. Also, he answers a bunch of email that includes questions regarding Solo Wargaming, Is Wargaming Considered Art and more, including helping a new wargamer start their journey with the help of the Second Boer War. Duke Scott also digs in on the New Ottoman Army line from Perry Miniatures and introduces a classic OTR featuring Douglas Fairbanks JR.

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In the new Season of Shot and Shield, His Royal Marquis of Middle Florida, Scott recaps the last few months, details the Gaming of Borneo Pirates in the 1840's, reviews the new line of Italian Colonial Miniatures from Pontoonier Minatures, and offers up a vintage presentation featuring the Mexican Revolution and Viva Zapata!

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The Lord Scott returns with another riveting episode of Shot and Shield. Scott catches up on a bunch of email, and is joined by Dr. Chris Brice to answer a specific email and have some fun with hypothetical history. Scott introduces his first "Scott-A-Torial" on the subject of shipping, handling and tariff costs. There is also of review of the 1898 Minitures line of Spanish American War figurines and finally a salute to Guissepi Garibaldi.

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Duke Scott is joined by Dominick Trascitti, the 4-Star General for the conventions known as Recon, and Hurricon in Orlando, FL. Dominick and Scott discuss Hurricon 2025. Hurricon 2025 is September 25th thru September 28th at the Holiday inn By The Parks in Kissimmee, Florida.

More Info At HMGS-South Hurricon 2025

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