Brush Wielders Union

Feb 10 2025 71 ep. 53 mins 61

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The Brush Wielders Union is a community of like-minded miniatures gamers dedicated to playing their games fully painted and supporting one another in their craft.

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Beyond the Base Coat — Women Shaping the Miniature Painting Hobby

Feb 10 2025 80 mins

This month's podcast is something a little different. About a year ago I was casually chatting with my friend (and regular podcast guest), Shoshie Bauer. We were discussing some of the challenges and frustrations she was facing as woman and professional in the miniatures field. This podcast is the ultimate fruit of that conversation.This month, I'm turning the podcast over to Shosh

Graham Davey returns to talk Guards of Traitor's Toll!

Jan 30 2025 48 mins

For our first podcast of 2025 I was joined by BWU podcast alumni, Graham Davey, creator of Test of Honour and 0200 Hours, to talk about his newest game, Guards of Traitor's Toll (https://greyfornow.com/en-us/pages/guards-of-traitors-toll). I'm really excited about this upcoming game in which players control squads of city guards in a fantasy city who must investigate crimes, break

An interview with Union Member, Nick Lawson!

Dec 30 2024 48 mins

For the final BWU podcast of 2024 I was joined by my old friend and founding BWU member, Nick Lawson! Nick and I chatted about the old days of the Privateer Press Gang, what goes into founding a gaming community and with everyone's hobby pledges looming in the New Year, we talked about how to create workable hobby goals and keep yourself motivated to meet them. Nick is writing a bo

An interview with Eric Benson and Jerry "Tycho" Holkins of Penny Arcade!

Nov 25 2024 67 mins

My guests this month are from a website that needs little introduction (https://www.penny-arcade.com/), Eric Benson (https://x.com/ejbenson) and Jerry "Tycho" Holkins (https://x.com/TychoBrahe)! Penny Arcade has been a force in gaming for decades, and while it had its start in the realm of video games, it's become a powerhouse in tabletop gaming. Eric and Jerry joined me ostensibly

An interview with Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs

Oct 17 2024 53 mins

In this month's podcast I spoke with fellow gamer, Washington State Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs! Steve and I spoke about his love of gaming, his time serving in the army in both Kosovo and Iraq, his work as a politician here in Washington State, and how gaming has intersected with all of those parts of his life and career. Steve shared some fascinating stuff about Washington's

An interview with Doug Wheeler, owner of Terracrux Games

Sep 26 2024 47 mins

My guest this month was Doug Wheeler, owner of my favorite friendly local gaming shop, Terracrux Games (https://terracruxgames.com/), right here in Tacoma, WA! Doug was kind enough to give me part of his Friday night to talk about the trials and travails of running a successful game shop and how he's managed to succeed in a challenging field. We talked about business planning, c

An interview with Andy Hobday for the Baron's War Fantasy Skirmish

Aug 27 2024 42 mins

Regular friend of the BWU podcast, Andy Hobday, returns to talk all about the current Kickstarter for The Baron's War Fantasy Skirmish miniatures range (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hobbers/orc-vs-elves-28mm-fantasy-miniatures/)! Currently on Kickstarter and knocking down stretch goals, this campaign will help launch this line of miniatures and a classic fantasy setting for

An interview with the founding staff of Rascal News

Jul 15 2024 54 mins

This month's podcast guests are the founders of Rascal News (https://www.rascal.news/), Lin Codega (https://www.rascal.news/author/lincodega/), Rowan Zeoli (https://www.rascal.news/author/rowan/), and Chase Carter (https://www.rascal.news/author/chase/). Rascal is a new reader supported a tabletop roleplaying game and culture outlet striving to sustainably publish voicey journalism

An interview with painter and dioramist, Bjarni Dali

Jun 24 2024 53 mins

My guest on this month's podcast, Bjarni Dali joined me all the way from the Faroe Islands to talk about his grimdark masterpieces. I first became aware of Bjarni's work on his fantastic Howling Gryphons diorama few years ago and have since come to appreciate all of his gritty, narrative driven dioramas and minis. We talked about where he finds inspiration, how he avoids burnout, a

An interview with Roman Lappat, instructional painter

May 23 2024 51 mins

Joining me this month on the BWU podcast is one of the true titans of miniatures painting, Roman Lappat! Roman's work helped redefine how we viewed miniatures painting not just as a hobby, but as an art form in its own right. Roman's work is being featured in the latest volume of The Art of' now on Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1560579763/the-art-of-volumes-10-1