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Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast

Bedroom Battlefields

Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you gradually grow out of the hobby only to find yourself plunging back in many years later, discovering great new games like Frostgrave, Rogue Planet, and Kings of War?


The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast brings you conversations about collecting, gaming, painting, terrain, and much more - often with a nostalgic twist.


We also dive into topics such as productivity, balancing hobby time with other aspects of life, and the overall psychology behind playing with toy soldiers. 

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Friday

Episodes20

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  • Friday · 30 min

    Battle Maps, Imagi-Nations, & Campaigns by Mail, With Henry Hyde

    Henry Hyde is a prolific writer and podcaster with an impressive list of credentials in the hobby. He launched his BattleGames brand in 1998, is the former editor and designer of Miniature Wargames magazine, and has authored a stable of essential books such as The Wargaming Compendium, Tabletop Battle Tactics, Wargaming Campaigns, and his new release in 2026, Battle Maps for Miniature Wargamers. You can find and connect with Henry on his personal website, his BattleGames blog, on his Patreon, or across multiple social media channels. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • July 27 · 1 hr 11 min

    Five Parsecs From Home: My Adventures So Far

    Five Parsecs From Home is the main game on my radar right now, and I'm playing it weekly. On this episode, you'll hear me walk through my first three campaign turns in this audio diary, originally released on Patreon. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • July 23 · 30 min

    Imagi-Nations Wargaming

    In the tabletop miniature wargaming hobby, an Imagi-nation is a fictional country, army, or faction invented by a hobbyist, usually set in a real historical period but detached from actual history. Rather than recreating a real nation's army, a hobbyist creates an imaginary state, with its own flags, uniforms, heraldry, rulers, and often a whimsical or satirical backstory, and then builds, paints, and games with miniature armies representing it. Mark reports on the Bedroom Battlefields summer Imagi-nations day, which was a roaring success - with biscuits. Here's a brilliant video report of the day from Jonny Watson Gaming. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • July 16 · 38 min

    After the Flood: Rebuilding a Miniature Collection

    For most of us, "hobby crisis" means nothing more than a pile of unpainted miniatures. For David in Wellington, it meant a catastrophic flood that devastated his neighbourhood and wrecked his collection. On this episode, David walks us through what happened, and how he's slowly starting to regroup and rebuild. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • July 9 · 32 min

    Painting Like It's 1995

    An active member of the Bedroom Battlefields community, Ted (AKA Oddgit's Hut) is a fantastic painter whose work would slot seamlessly into the Eavy Metal pages of any mid-90s edition of White Dwarf. On this episode, we talk about nostalgic paint schemes, painting challenges, and the Warhammer Fantasy Battles 5th Edition boxed set. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • July 2 · 45 min

    Your Hobby Updates: June 2026

    The monthly hobby update of the Bedroom Battlefields community. Submit a clip for next month's episode Join the Discord This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • June 25 · 52 min

    Miniature-Led Gaming, With Joe McCullough (Warriors of Athena, Hairfoot Jousting)

    The legendary Joe McCullough returns for the first time since February 2024. We covered a lot of ground, from hobby parenting to his two new games, Warriors of Athena and Hairfoot Jousting. We also talked about a miniatures-first approach, where what you play is dictated by what you want to get on the table. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • June 18 · 45 min

    Building a Local Group & Hands-On Hobbying vs Screen Time

    João, AKA John, AKA Lord Rever, joins us from Brazil to talk about his journey into the tabletop miniature hobby and his efforts to build a local wargaming group in his small town. We dig into the growing hobby scene in Brazil, from 3D printing making miniatures more accessible to clubs slowly popping up across the country. John also brings a unique perspective as a psychologist, as we discuss the value of hands-on hobbies in an age of endless scrolling and passive screen consumption. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • June 11 · 41 min

    "If you help us paint our miniatures, we'll buy you an army"

    "If you help us paint our miniatures, we'll buy you an army", was the irresistible offer made to David AKA Ax Anax by his friends in the late 90s - and he still owns that Warhammer Fantasy 5th edition undead army today. David is the co-host of the Bad Internet Friends miniature hobby podcast, alongside Ivan Sorensen of Five Parsecs and Nordic Weasel fame. This Episode is Supported By The Sharp End of the Brush Support the Show on Patreon

  • June 4 · 42 min

    Your Hobby Updates: May 2026

    The monthly hobby update of the Bedroom Battlefields community. Submit a clip for next month's episode Join the Discord The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • May 28 · 33 min

    Andy Chambers Q&A: Re-Roll From 2023

    Back in 2023, the legendary Andy Chambers was kind enough to dedicate some of his time to working his way through my list of questions. So, what's he not very good at? Why does he think this hobby still exists? And what myths and misconceptions would he like to dispel? Zeo Genesis Konflikt '47 Submit your hobby update Join the Community Support the Show The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • May 14 · 1 hr 8 min

    Adeptus Titanicus, Blister Pack Walls, & The Chalice of Doom: Orlygg Returns!

    Back in March, I was delighted to welcome Orlygg of the legendary Realm of Chaos 80s blog onto the show. The episode was very popular and gathered a ton of great feedback. If you missed it first time around, here it is. Due to popular demand, I invited Orlygg back on for part two, and this time, solicited questions for him from the Bedroom Battlefields community.

  • May 7 · 36 min

    Your Hobby Updates: April 2026

    The monthly hobby update of the Bedroom Battlefields community. How Are You Listening to This Episode? (takes less than 10 seconds!) Submit a clip for next month's episode Join the Discord The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • April 30 · 46 min

    Building the Army of Your Childhood Dreams

    Sean of the Timeless Tabletop Gaming YouTube channel talks dream projects, creating on YouTube, and playing against opponents who cheat. How Are You Listening to This Episode? (takes less than 10 seconds!) Join the Community Support the Show The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • April 16 · 44 min

    DBA Tournaments, Painting Armies, & Hobbying in Retirement

    Martin from the Bedroom Battlefields community is a regular contributor to our monthly hobby update episodes. I've been keen to get him on for a more in-depth chat about his hobby life, and fortunately, he was happy to oblige! Join the Community Support the Show The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • April 12 · 45 min

    Bonus: How to Play in Our Global Narrative Campaign

    The Bee Gees of miniature gaming, Mark, Jason, and Ed, fill us in on how to get involved in a fun, global narrative campaign. Join the Community Support the Show The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • April 9 · 43 min

    Points & Army Lists Revisited

    Bedroom Battlefields community member Rob has 55+ years in the hobby, so a wealth of experience to draw on. He had a few thoughts on our recent discussions around points and army lists, and we had a great conversation about it all. Join the Community Support the Show The MiniGamer hobby newsletter

  • April 2 · 39 min

    Your Hobby Updates: March 2026

    The monthly hobby update of the Bedroom Battlefields community. Submit a clip for next month's episode Join the Discord The MiniGamer hobby newsletter