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The History Network
Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy
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An irregular podcast looking at wargaming, from historical gaming such as Black Powder, Bolt Action and Chain of Command to Scifi and Fantasy with Warhammer 40k and Frostgrave.
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104
12 November 2025
WSS105 - 3D
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team talk all things 3D — from printing and design to how it's changing the hobby. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Villas, keeping everyone up to date with what's new in the world of wargaming. Links: Zero Hour, Gripping Beast 02 Hundred Hours, Grey For Now Games Market Stall, Victrix Frontier of Empire, Rule...
40 min
21 October 2025
WSS104 - Is this just real, or is it just fantasy?
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, the team chat about something a little different, fantasy wargaming. How does it compare with historical gaming? Is one better than the other, or is it all just about enjoying the game, whatever the setting? Before diving into the discussion, Guy brings us the latest news from the hobby. Links: Dragon Rampant: Second Edition...
39 min
17 September 2025
WSS103 - A Hail of Bullets
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, Angus is joined by Guy, Mark, Chris and Jasper. After the latest updates from "Bowers Towers," Guy sits down with Martin Feller to talk about his game Kugelhagel. Originally published in German 18 years ago and now available in English, Kugelhagel offers fast-play rules for eighteenth and nineteenth-century battles, including the...
53 min
16 August 2025
WSS102 - The Great Wargaming Survey, 2025
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus, Chris, Guy and Jasper take a close look at this year's Great Wargaming Survey. They discuss some of the questions, how each of them answered, and what those answers reveal about their own approaches to the hobby. The team also places this year's responses in the wider context of previous surveys, looking at the long-term...
30 min
23 July 2025
WSS101 - From Our Own Correspondents
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we're handing things over to our global correspondents for a series of reports on the wargaming scene in their regions. Find out what's popular, what's new, and what's drawing players to the tabletop from Europe to Australia and beyond. Links:Great Wargames Survey Bolt Action, Walord Games Konflikt 47, Warlord Games Hail Caesar,...
57 min
22 June 2025
WSS100 - Rules of Engagement
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we bring you the latest hobby news, new releases, and all the usual chatter from the wargaming world. Then we tackle a topic that some of us (naming no names… Angus) find a bit of a slog—learning new rules. How do we approach a brand-new system without losing the will to game? From rulebook wrangling to memory mishaps, we share our...
51 min
22 May 2025
WSS99 - Gaming Mechanisms
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we're delving into the heart of tabletop gaming: mechanics. What makes a ruleset feel smooth and immersive? How do designers strike the right balance between realism, fun, and playability? We explore the design choices that shape our wargaming experiences. As always, the team begin with the latest from the world of wargaming in our...
53 min
16 April 2025
WSS98 - Salute ExCels
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, it's all about the news! Guy gives us the latest scoop on what's been arriving through the letterbox at Bowers Towers — from new releases to exciting rulebooks and shiny miniatures. Then, we take you to the show floor at Salute, where Guy caught up with a range of traders and game designers to bring you the freshest updates...
41 min
05 March 2025
WSS97 - Themes and Questions
This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy podcast is a little different. Rather than charging headlong into a pre-planned topic, the team handed the reins over to you—our loyal listeners! So, for this episode, they gathered your questions and suggestions for future show themes and tried to give you some answers. Links: 3 men in a shed wargaming Table Ready Terrain, Warbases Monty v...
45 min
12 February 2025
WSS96 - The Science of Terrain
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team explores the science of terrain placement—how to set up your tabletop for the best possible game. Don't forget to subscribe to Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy! Visit the website to get the latest issue. Links: The Baron's War, Warhost PBI, Peter Pig Armies of the United States, Warlord Burrows and Badgers, Oathsworn
46 min