Podcasts – Wargaming Recon

Mar 02 2025 49 ep. 72 mins 998
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Discussing historical and New England gaming. A proud member of the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

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Wargaming AMA – Wargaming Recon #311

Mar 02 2025 101 mins  
In this episode Jonathan is joined by Robert Dunn and the pair goes through recent questions from social media. The questions range from food to wargames. You will be amazed by all of our insights on many topics and our lack of knowledge when it comes to the War of 1812. You can contact Wargaming Recon using the following: Facebook Instagram Join our Patreon community and

Golden Fez Game Award – Wargaming Recon #310

Feb 16 2025 88 mins  
In this episode of Wargaming Recon, host Jonathan J. Reinhart and co-host Peter Bryant unveil the Golden Fez Awards, created to honor their late friend James Carpio. They discuss the awards’ origins, whimsical categories like the "Holy Hand Grenade Award," and the focus on indie games to promote accessibility. Peter shares insights on community collaboration and outreach efforts,

Wargaming Beginners’ Guide – Wargaming Recon #309

Feb 02 2025 89 mins  
In this episode of Wargaming Recon, host Jonathan J. Reinhart and co-host Peter Bryant share practical tips for newcomers to the wargaming hobby. They discuss community connections, cost-effective strategies like using paper miniatures, and offer advice on miniature preparation and painting. Emphasizing inclusivity, they encourage listeners to engage with others, assuring that the

Foxbite Hobby Tools – Wargaming Recon #308

Jan 20 2025 45 mins  
[1:02] Welcome to Wargaming Recon. I am your host, Jonathan J. Reinhart. I am so excited to welcome you back to a new episode of the podcast. It is 2025, everybody. Here we are, you, me, our friends, and everybody else here for another calendar year of the podcast. I know we've been away for a while, and we'll talk about that a little bit later in the episode, but I want to dive ri

Gaming on the Cheap – Wargaming Recon #307

Sep 30 2024 67 mins  
In this episode Jonathan is joined by co-host Peter Bryant of Solarian Games. The pair discuss how someone can game on the cheap. Normally this can be an expensive hobby, but there are many ways that you can make it much cheaper. This will not be an exhaustive list, but hopefully it can give you some good ideas on where to start. The first place to look is your local library. This

Iselion Hybrid – Wargaming Recon #306

Jul 21 2024 90 mins  
Game designers Peter Bryant of Solarian Games and Peter Saloom of Pear Tree Studio join Jonathan to discuss designing an adventure for roleplaying games (RPGs). This is done by examining The Iselion Hybrid sci-fi adventure using the Savage Worlds system. The adventure was created by Peter Saloom and Jonathan was one of the editors. You can buy The Iselion Hybrid (AFFILIATE LINK) o

Huzzah 2024 – Wargaming Recon #305

Jun 30 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, I, Jonathan, share my live recording from Huzzah! 2024 in South Portland, Maine, post-pandemic. I'm joined by Joerg Bender of Things from the Basement. The convention was a huge success with increased attendance, thanks to vendors like WeeWolf Miniatures, Bloody Scotsmen Games, and Trilaterum, who showcased top-notch products. Other vendors such as MSD Games, Day o

Behind the Scenes – Wargaming Recon #304

Jun 17 2024 138 mins  
Jonathan and Peter discuss Jonathan's journey from adversity to podcasting, highlighting community, collaboration, and sustainability. They express gratitude to listeners and encourage creativity with perseverance and joy.

Inclusive Gaming with Boston Gaymers – Wargaming Recon #303

Jun 02 2024 121 mins  
Today on Wargaming Recon, we are joined by Andrea Morton, who represents Boston Gaymers, an organization founded by Matt in 2017 with a mission to provide inclusive gaming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Boston Gaymers, boasting nearly 3,000 members on Discord, focuses on fostering relationships and inclusivity within the gaming world. They host a variety of events, from video gam

Rising Phoenix Game Con 2024 – Wargaming Recon #302

May 13 2024 83 mins  
Peter Saloom and Jonathan share their experiences at Rising Phoenix Game Convention 2024. Peter spent all three days in the gaming halls running RPGs (roleplaying games). Jonathan explored the convention for the very first time. Rising Phoenix Game Convention is a friendly, inclusive, and fun tabletop gaming convention focused on RPGs. It provides a safe space for all to gather and