The Players' Aid

Audio companion to The Players' Aid YT channel and website. You'll find audio rips, with podcast editing for Monthly debriefs, interviews, and other appropriate content.

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S5 · E1
Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Monthly Debrief S5E1 | January 2025 | Rodger MacGowan | The Players' Aid
In a solemn episode Alexander and Grant pay tribute to the great Rodger MacGowan and discuss what they played in January 2025. Check out the YouTube Channel for much, much more.
S4 · E12
Mar 17, 2025 · 2 hr 2 min
Monthly Debrief S4E12 | December 2024 | Teaching COIN Games | The Players' Aid
The guys return with a run down of everything they played in December 2024, plus offer their experience and tips on teach GMT's COIN Game series. Check out the YouTube Channel for much, much more.
Jan 7, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Bonus Episode | SDHC 2024 Debrief | The Players' Aid
In this bonus episode Grant and Alexander discuss their trip to SDHistCon 2024. For more find The Players' Aid channel on YouTube or their blog via theplayersaid.com
S4 · E11
Jan 3, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Monthly Debrief S4E11 | November 2024 | Tactical War Games | The Players' Aid
As well as the usual recap of what the lads played in November we've also got a discussion on tactical war games - what are they are and which are some of Alexander and Grant's favourites?
S4 · E9
Nov 12, 2024 · 2 hr
Monthly Debrief S4E9 | September 2024 | War Game Stories | The Players' Aid
A bit late this time, sorry! However, the guys are back with all the usual chat about what they played in September, what they planned to play in October and an entertaining conversation about all the great moments and stories that have been generated from their wargaming to date. For more find The Players' Aid channel on YouTube or their blog via theplayersaid.com
S4 · E8
Sep 20, 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Monthly Debrief S4E8 | August 2024 | The Book Was Better | The Players' Aid
This month the chaps talk about what they played in August plus have a fascinating discussion about the books both inspired by and that inspire gaming. For more, check out the YouTube channel for more debriefs, unboxings and reviews.
S4 · E7
Aug 23, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
Monthly Debrief S4E7 | July 2024 | Solitaire War Games II: Electric Boogaloo | The Players' Aid
This month the guys pick up from Grant's teaser car video on solitaire war games, plus a catch up on what they played in July.
S4 · E6
Jul 19, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Monthly Debrief S4E6 | June 2024 | Best Value Wargames | The Players' Aid
Alexander and Grant talk about the games they played in June including Beware the Ides of March, Normandy '44, Rebel Fury and A Gest of Robin Hood. Plus this month we hear from the guys about games that give the most bang for their buck!
S4 · E5
Jul 12, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
Monthly Debrief S4E5 | May 2024 | Unique Themes | The Players' Aid
A little later than usual, Grant and Alexander discuss what they played in May and talk about games with a unique themes.
S4 · E4
Jun 8, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Monthly Debrief S4E4 | April 2024 | For Fun Games | The Players' Aid
This month Alexander and Grant discuss everything they got up to in April (and a little bit of May), what they had planned for May, plus they run through the type of games they like to play when they're not playing war games. Check out the YouTube channel for more.
S4 · E3
May 3, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min
Monthly Debrief S4E3 | March 2024 | Dean Essig | The Players' Aid
As well as their normal gaming discussion, this month Alexander and Grant pay tribute to Dean Essig.
Apr 2, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Top 10 Wargames | 2023 | Boardgames | The Players' Aid
In this special episode Grant and Alexander give us their top 10 war games from 2023.
S4 · E2
Mar 20, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Monthly Debrief S4E2 | February 2024 | Small Wargames | The Players' Aid
This month Alexander and Grant discuss smaller war games, and small box war games, plus the usual rundown of everything they got up to in February including Dune War for Arrakis, Tanto Monta and Baptism by Fire.
S4 · E1
Feb 16, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Monthly Debrief S4E1 | January 2024 | Hidden Information | The Players' Aid
This month Alexander and Grant chat through the games they've played, including their visit to David 'Undaunted' Thompson, and discuss the interesting topic of games with Hidden Information.
S3 · E12
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
Monthly Debrief S3E12 | December 2023 | Hermann Luttmann | The Players' Aid
December's Monthly Debrief from Grant and Alexander, talking about what they got into that month and taking a longer look at the designs of Hermann Luttmann.
S3 · E11
Jan 19, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Monthly Debrief S3E11 | November 2023 | Ameritrash | The Players' Aid
Alexander and Grant dig into what they've played in November 2023 and talk about Ameritrash style games. Still a few audio issues this episode but hopefully better than last time, apologies!
S3 · E10
Jan 14, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Monthly Debrief S3E10 | October 2023 | Wargame Jargon | The Players' Aid
Alexander and Grant discuss what they were up to in October 2023, including demystifying the complex world of acronyms and jargon in the war game hobby. Apologies about the audio in this one, we've tried to clear it up as much as possible for the pod! (edit - second attempt at improving the audio 14 January version)
Jan 2, 2024 · 47 min
Noble Knight Games Trip 2023 | Favourite Wargame Topics
Another car recording from Alexander and Grant, where this time they discuss their favourite topics for war games.
Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
2023 Retrospective | The Players' Aid
Alexander and Grant look back across the year including Cons they've attended, places they've visited and highlights from their gaming year, plus a look ahead to what is coming up in 2024.
Dec 15, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Noble Knight Games Trip 2023 | Games with Feels
Coming to you with another car recording, Grant and Alexander talk about games that trigger a particular emotional reaction.

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