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| Ep 407 - Hobby Tourism | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:40:42 | |
In this episode we take a look at what some people are trying to claim hobby tourism is, and compare it to what it actually is, and in the process find out how some people find themselves trying to gatekeep a game by ultimately excluding themselves from it. This episode's MekTek is the Marauder Join the Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ And you can get some cool dice, while also supporting our Podcast at Da Scrapyard Ork | |||
| Ep 406: Why we Lo... Hate Land Air Mechs | 11 May 2024 | 00:50:55 | |
In this episode we take a look at the Land Air Mech, and why it really isnt the amazing machine that it's made out to be. | |||
| Mektober 2023 - Ep 1 The Penetrator | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:18:18 | |
In this first MekTober installment we look at a Mech which was actually requested by a fan, the Penetrator.
You can get the Penetrator mini from our sponsor fortressgamesandminiatures.com in the Hansens Roughriders force pack
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| Ep 403: Is Alpha Strike Right for You? | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:29:15 | |
In this episode we take a good look at Alpha Strike, and see if it the right fit for you. We also talk about the Pouncer BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Alpha Strike box set that the Pouncer is featured in, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com
You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany
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| Ep: 401Official Competitive Alpha Strike, what could go wrong? | 23 Jul 2023 | 00:49:58 | |
In this episode of Unicorn Company I take a look at the new BattleTech Championship Circuit Alpha Strike rules, and see where things may have gone awry. I would like to tank my sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games where you can get all your BattleTech needs https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/
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| Ep 310: BattleTech is for Everyone | 28 May 2023 | 00:27:34 | |
Hello everyone, this episode of the Unicorn Company Podcast touches on a sensitive subject. That subject is the intersection between the BattleTech community and the LGBTQ+ community.We also cover the new BattleTech essentials box set, and talk not only about the miniatures in it, but in our MekTek cover Yen Lo Wang, and all of it's varaints.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/
If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany
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| Ep 309: Kickstart My Heart | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:41:40 | |
In this episode, there isn't a Mektek, or a news segment, because we are concentrating on the Kickstarter, the results of it, and what everyone can expect to see in about a year, but hopefully less time than that.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1
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| Ep: 306 Foxy Tales | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:48:50 | |
In this episode we look back at 2022, do a quick review of the Alpha Strike box set, and take a look at the Dasher OmniMech
After that we have a review of the collection of short stories by Bryan Young, Fox Tales.
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This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/
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| Ep 305 Followup: Rec Guide 27 review | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:46:04 | |
A review of Recognition Guide 27
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| Ep 405: Kerensky's Believe it or Not | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:35:27 | |
In this episode we take a look at some of the stranger things that have happened in the Inner Sphere ad Periphery. Lost worlds, Unique Periphery societies, and Disappearing Jumpships. This Episode's MecTech segment is the Bombardier, The Archer's awkward cousin. | |||
| Ep. 305 - It’s all the little things.... | 05 Dec 2022 | 01:00:55 | |
In this episode we take a look at some of the lesser noticed, but very important rules in Alpha Strike, as well as take a look at the new Rec Guide ilClan Vol 26.our MekTek today is the Scorpion Light Tank.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023
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This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgame...
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| Ep 304a:Inside the list | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:29:16 | |
After some questions were asked, this followup to Episode 4 of Season 3 looks at the reasons for selecting the units I did in the list, we also look at the Lelanian Industrial Complex's 3-d printable designs, as well as the Fire Scorpion BattleMech.
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| Ep 304: Southern Assault II, Unicorn Unleashed | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:04:51 | |
In today's episode we take a look at the Southern Assault II tournament, and talk about the Scorpion BattleMech
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| News: Rec Guide 25, Southern Assault prep, and what’s in a name. | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:33:49 | |
So, First we take a look at the new Rec Guide 25, with the first appearance of new vehicle art.Then, a small bit about prep for Southern Assault IIfinally, what is in a name, the "controversy" surrounding the whole Rommel thing....
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| Mektober 5: Night Chanting | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:29:31 | |
In this final episode of Mektober, we take a look at the Night Chanter and Spirit Walker
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| Mechtober Week 4; Fedsuns Horror Show!! | 22 Oct 2022 | 00:11:31 | |
In this installment of the Mechtober series we take a look at the Prey Seeker and the Infantry hunting ninja that is the Scarecrow....
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| Urbie Derby Alpha Strike Appendix | 22 Oct 2022 | 00:09:28 | |
As promised, the Alpha Strike part of the Urbie Derby episode
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| MechTober, Week 3:Urbie Derby!!! | 16 Oct 2022 | 00:17:37 | |
In this Mechtober segment we will be taking a look at the much maligned UrbanMech, and the mechs it has spawned. There is a bit of news about the Mercenaries Kickstarter and also the MuL is down temporarily, so there will be an Alpha Strike follow-up segment for the UrbanMech, SuburbanMech, and UrbanMech IIC.
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| Ep. 303: The Road to Southern Assault II | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:22:00 | |
Today we look at the upcoming Southern Assault II tournament, we take a look at Redline Workshop's STL files and patreon, and talk about the Venom.Redine Workshop
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| Mechtober, week 2: Arachnophonia!!! | 09 Oct 2022 | 00:35:41 | |
This Mechtober installment is being invaded by eight legged.....err....four legged freaks!! You get three Spider themed quad (yes Paul, Quads, not Four Legged) Mechs, thanks to a suggestion from Patron BZ Archer. First we look at the Tarantula, followed up by the mech it inspired, the Stalking Spider, and then the Pepsi to that 'Mech's Coke, the Stalking Spider II, all in one episode...warning, I do ramble near the end.If you would like to support the podcast, you can enroll in our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany
Or, if you want some instant gratification for your support, you can check out Miffed Kitty Minis athttps://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/
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| New Years Mech Special | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:38:17 | |
In this special episode we take a look at my most anticipated Mechs of the Mercenaries Kickstarter Thank you to our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can support us at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany | |||
| MechTober: The Atlas!! | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:23:59 | |
Come with me and take a look at one of the most venerable Mechs in the history of the Inner Sphere, the Atlas. To be able to vote on future MekTek segments, including the rest of Mektober, join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany
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| Ep 301: Soooo, about 3-d printing... | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:43:57 | |
In this episode we take another look at 3-d printing and it;s impact on the gaming industry, take look at a creator, DeJong-Lewis Advanced Weapons, and talk a lot about a little Mech, the Spider.DeJong Lewis Advanced Weapons' patreon - patreon.com/D_LAW
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| The Owens, the Omni Jenner that’s an Omni Raven. | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:23:14 | |
This is the final between seasons episode, we look at the Owens, the DCMS' attempt to Omni up a Jenner, but actually created an Omni-Raven.
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| Would a Mad Cat sit in the Alpha Strike Box? | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:24:57 | |
A look at the Alpha Strike Box, at least from what I can see from Gencon pics, we take a quick look at the Rattlesnake, and I go on a bit of a rant.
Support us at our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany
or you can support us by going to our sponsor, Miffed Kiitty Minis at Miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com
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| Season Break MekTek: Jenner IIC | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:12:40 | |
This season break MekTek looks at the Jenner IIC, an enigmatic little Mech from the Clan invasion
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| Special Report; Blaine Booted | 30 Jul 2022 | 00:02:05 | |
This is a special report on events that just recently happened. Blaine Pardoe has been booted from the franchise.
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| Ep 210 - The Never Ending Wars of Reaving | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:08:56 | |
In this episode we cover the Wars of reaving, this is a long, drawn out episode, and has a lot of moving parts. It took way too long to put together.
MekTek segment - The Septecemia
Sponsored by Miffed Kitty Minis at miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com
You can support the podcast at patreon.com/UnicornCompany
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| Ep 209 - The Word of Blake Jihad; When Toasters Attack! | 24 May 2022 | 00:42:35 | |
Hello everyone, in this episode we talk about the Word of Blake Jihad, after a tiny news snippet, and also talk about one of their super Mechs, the Archangel.You can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/unicorncompanyor by visiting our sponsorhttps://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/
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| Ep 208 - The FedCom Civil War, or, Cosplaying as House Marik | 15 May 2022 | 00:46:27 | |
Hello everyone, sorry for the late episode. Today, we take a look at the FedCom Civil War, talk about a ton of news that has come out for the game, and I randomly plug an awesome sticker I found online.Unicorn Company Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/The awesome stickers I mentioned:https://www.redbubble.com/de/people/EnbyKaiju/shop?asc=u
The awesome person who created them:
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For how to enter the BattleTech Raffle to benefit the Trevor Project, check out this video:
https://youtu.be/ctl3IGsezwo
And finally, the Unicorn Company Podcast patreon:
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| Pax Unplugged Coverage | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:31:44 | |
We take a look at the Pax unplugged announcements for minis and sourcebooks, and look at the Wendigo in our Mektek segment. If you would like to support the podcast, you can at patreon.com/unicorncompany We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortressminiaturesandgames.com | |||
| Ep 207, The Clan Invasion Era, All Honor, No Brains | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:37:33 | |
In this episode we will be looking at the Clan Invasion Era of the BattleTech universe, touching on some of the bigger highlights of the Era.
In our Mektek segment we will be looking at the Warhammer IIC.
If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to patreon.com/unicorncompany
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| Ep 206 - Succession Wars, or House Davion’s Super Fun Time Show | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:39:37 | |
In this episode, we start to take a look at each of the eras in BattleTech, this time around we will be looking at the Succession Wars, the war of 3039, and what it sets everything up for in the future.
Our Mektek today is the Warhammer.
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| Tactics, Ramblings, and whatever else comes to mind. | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:40:06 | |
Today I look at Alpha Strike tactics, talk about commissions, and a myriad of other things.
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| Ep - 204 Assault and Cavalry | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:28:43 | |
In this episode we take a look at the cavalry, probe, and Assault lances, I also talk a bit about the Empires Aflame setting and go over the Sekhmet Assault tank.
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| Battle Lances and Charities | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:35:49 | |
Hello everyone, today we take a look at the Battle Lance and Fire Support Lance in Alpha Strike, talk about the charity raffle for the Trevor Project, and review the Archer BattleMech.
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| Ep 202 - Get in Formation, Malthus! | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:28:42 | |
In today's episode we begin looking at Alpha Strike formations and how they work together. Additionally, we look at the cartoon series, and what setting would be best for a modern audience.
The MekTek for today is the Thor, or Summoner, depending on who you ask.
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| Tamar Pact, home of the new Chaos March | 29 Jan 2022 | 01:06:47 | |
Hello everyone. Today I take a look at the new Tamar Rising sourcebook. This book covers the fall of the Clan Jade Falcon OZ, and the microstates which rise in it's place.
I also look at the OmniMarauder in this episode, which I do quite like, and wish someone would pick up for production (Im looking at you Sea Foxes)
If you would like to support the podcast, please check out our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany
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| BattleTech Isn’t Political, until it is. | 22 Jan 2022 | 00:07:11 | |
Happy Saturday, this is the last of the break episodes that we will be releasing, and season two will be starting off with a bang. This mini-episode is a quick look at the way Battletech isn't apolitical as some people would like to have you believe. I hope you enjoy this little mini break episode. Next week begins Season 2 with a review of the Tamar Rising sourcebook, you've been warned.
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| Whatever happened to Archer??? | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:07:36 | |
Hello everyone, this is Carrie, I have another season break mini episode, this time, its about my favorite character, Archer Christifori. While compared to most characters, he was a flash in the pan, but I think he left a brilliant flash that is etched into the mythos of BattleTech.
If you enjoyed this episode, and want to discuss more, feel free to visit up at our Facebook Group Unicorn Company: A BattleTech PodCast
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| Indiana Jones, a Goiliath Scorpion? | 08 Jan 2022 | 00:05:18 | |
Hello everyone, I hope that you are enjoying your January. As promised, some small mini episodes while I'm on break. This week we take a quick look at if Indiana Jones would be a Seeker in Clan Goliath Scorpion.
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| Ep 404: Southern Assault III | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:53:34 | |
This episode takes a look at my experience at Southern Assault III, the games that were played, a little bit of a look at sportsmanship, and what I might like to see in the future. We also talk about the Turkina BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Turkina, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com
You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany
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| Ep110 - A tale of Three mechs | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:20:12 | |
In this episode we take a look at the design lineage of the Dire Wolf, Hauptmann, and Regent.
This episode is sponsosred by Miffed Kitty Minis
you can help support the PodCast at patreon.com/Unicorncompany
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| Ep 109 - Alpha Striking Season | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:16:13 | |
In today's episode we talk about some new stuff that is out, say goodbye to a member of the community, and talk about Alpha Strike and building a community around it using organized play and tournaments.
Today's MekTek mech is the Doom Courser.
To support the podcast, check out our pateron at pateron.com/UnicornCompany
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| Ep. 108 - Southern Assault | 05 Dec 2021 | 01:02:32 | |
An overview of the Southern Assault tournament in November
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| Halloween Special MekTek Skinwalker | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:10:37 | |
A special Halloween episode about the Skinwalker!!!!
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| Catober Special 3, Shadow Cat III | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:07:59 | |
In this edition of catober, a look at one of Clan Nova Cat's last 'Mechs, the Shadow Cat III
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| Ep 107 - Printing into the Wind | 24 Oct 2021 | 00:25:56 | |
Today, a look at 3D Printing, the hobby, and the effect that it has on everything, also news about the new releases and I take a look at the Iron Cheetah in this episode's MekTek.
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| Catober Special 2 - Mad Cat | 17 Oct 2021 | 00:10:05 | |
In this special catober episode, we take a look at the venerable Mad Cat
Mek Tek Sponsor - Miffed Kitty Minis
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| Ep 106 - Do Nova Cats get fleas? | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:40:29 | |
A look at Clan Nova Cat Xi Galaxy, as well as the Nova Cat OmniMech in our MekTek segment.
Mentioned Sponsor:
Miffed Kitty Minis
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