Best Average Joe Experience Podcasts (2025)

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The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast - Episode 5 1:01:33

13h ago1:01:33

1:01:33

On this Episode 5, Nick & Dom discuss two very different, but hopefully interesting subjects for regular football fans, like we ourselves are.... In the first half we discuss Ticket Prices Why are ticket prices continuing to rise when revenues for big clubs certainly are massive? Is a season ticket good value where you support your club? How do wal…

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Ep 253: Scott Wainwright (Brutality games & Let's Talk Tabletop Youtube Channel) 1:21:54

4d ago1:21:54

1:21:54

This week I talk to Scott Wainwright, the creator of the Brutality rule sets, he also has a Youtube channel called Let’s Talk Tabletop. Let’s Talk Tabletop is a reflective and philosophic inquiry into our hobby and Brutality rule sets give you the ability to play lots of genres with a similar set of guiding principles. Its always great to talk to c…

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The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast - Episode 4 55:15

8d ago55:15

55:15

On this Episode 4, Nick & Dom discuss two very different, but hopefully interesting subjects for the average Joe Football Fans, just like us.... In the first half we discuss Technology & Rule Changes and in the second half, supporting the incredible season of PSG without Mbappe, we look at Galacticos - Are They All That? Part one It's more than a m…

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The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast - Episode 1 41:22

8d ago41:22

41:22

On this very first episode of our brand new podcast, Nick & Dom discuss two big issues. Merchandise & The FIFA Club World Cup We had to start with merchandise with the name of the podcast we guess..... We cover areas such as: What does a club identity mean to the shirt designers? What do fans like (and dislike) and get very bent out of shape about?…

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The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast - Episode 3 56:49

8d ago56:49

56:49

On this third episode, Nick & Dom discuss two more current hot topics.... The Americanisation of Football & Fit & Proper Very different, but very interesting either way. After the recent FIFA World Club Cup (which we discussed on Episode 1) and with the World Cup 2026 being co-hosted in the USA, we consider...... Cheerleaders - Warm Up Music & Fire…

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The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast - Episode 2 46:17

8d ago46:17

46:17

On this second episode, Nick & Dom discuss two current hot topics.... The Transfer Window and Pre-Season In the first half, we discuss things such as: Is a fixed window really the best way of operating a transfer market? Was it better before the two fixed windows, and if so, why? How much power do Agents now have? Why does the window drive pressure…

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Ep 252: Roger Yates (Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy) 1:13:39

10d ago1:13:39

1:13:39

This week I talk once more to Mr Roger Yates of the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy. We spoke back in episode 230 so if you haven’t listened to that one you may want to as this is a continuation of that chat and we delve into what has been happening in recent times with the paint line, and also a lot of chat into the future. It was another fun chat …

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Ep 251: Ronnie Renton (Mantic Games) 1:12:23

17d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

This week I talk once more to Ronnie Renton of Mantic Games. We chat about what Mantic have been up to recently and also what they are up to in the near future. We chat about The Walking Dead All Out War, Halo, Epic Warpath, and a bunch of other stuff. Ronnie is just a great guy who is infectiously enthusiastic and positive about our hobby, and he …

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Ep 250B: You & Us (We are all hobby nerds) 53:50

19d ago53:50

53:50

Heeeeyyyyoooooo, Another chance to hear from you, from us, the PATM hobby nerds! Thanks to everyone for listening and getting involved. PATM discord: https://discord.gg/CAAF9DGn

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Ep 250A: You & Us (We are all hobby nerds) 37:44

19d ago37:44

37:44

Woddup, Have a listen to people connected via Paint All The Minis. Thanks everyone! PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/gNFNvVQU

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Ep 249: Graeme Davis (RPG Writer GW, Pathfinder, D&D, et al) 49:36

24d ago49:36

49:36

This week I speak to Graeme Davis formerly of GW and a prodigious author of many books and RPG adventures. He has written and contributed to Warhammer Fantasy, GURPS, Pathfinder, Dungeons and Dragons, and within the videogame industry to name just a few. It was great to talk to Graeme for the show and I am sure I speak for all of us when I say than…

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Ep 248: Mark (Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

This week I speak to Mark, a fellow hobby nerd and a general all round good chap. We do the usual chat about hobby history and initial steps and meander along picking out salient points along the way. Thanks for coming onto the show Mark, I hope you enjoyed it, and I hope you, the listener, enjoy it too. PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4…

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Ep 247: Will Rahman-daultrey (Hope is for the Dead & general game chat) 1:16:07

1M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

This week I speak again to Will Rahman-daultrey, the creator of Forbidden Psalm, The Last War, and the upcoming Hope is for the Dead game. We spoke to Will back in episode 241 so if you want to hear about him, his background, and The Last War/Forbidden Psalm you can go back and listen to that, this episode we split our time between talking about hi…

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Ep 246: Dr Spork (Old/Mid Hammer Terrain) 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

This week I speak to Dr Spork, the creator of nostalgic wargaming terrain you can buy and print for yourself. We take the usual dive back into the past and chat through the modern day, picking out some interesting bits along the way, I wont spoil any of the chat here but needless to say I hope you enjoy the chat. Thanks to Dr Spork for coming onto …

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Ep 245: Mark Latham (The Last Vigilant Fantasy Novel) 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

This week I speak to Mark Latham a prodigious writer in many forms. We spoke back in episode 147 about his Games Workshop past and about his rules writing and development. In this show we talk mostly about his novel writing and his work writing fiction. He has a new book coming out, the first in a trilogy, next Tuesday 24th of June, so we talk abou…

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Ep 244: Troy (Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Youtube Channel) 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

This week I speak to Troy who runs the awesome Sonic Sledgehammer Studio Youtube channel. Troy is a first timer here on PATM so we do the deep dive into his backstory and spend some time pecking in parts that jumped out during the chat. I deeply enjoy Troy’s work on his channel, I think what he tries to achieve is fantastic along with his attitude,…

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We Back! 30:26

2M ago30:26

30:26

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Ep 243: Forrest Harris (Knuckleduster Miniatures) 1:22:16

2M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

This week I speak to Forrest Harris of Knuckleduster Miniatures. Forrest is just a brilliant human being first and foremost, but he is also the owner/operator of Knuckleduster. Knuckleduster make Gunfighters Ball and Gunfight Royale, both Wild West themed tabletop games, but you can also buy STL’s of and also physical versions of many Wild West the…

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Ep 242: Andy Hobday (Wargames Atlantic/Hobday & Hicks) 1:09:04

2M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

This week I speak to Andy Hobday. Andy has had a variety of roles in a variety of companies and it gives him a great breadth of experience that he brings to bear in the differing roles he has had within the hobby industry. He currently writes rules sets for Wargames Atlantic, along with Warhost as part of his Hobday and Hicks effort. In this episod…

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Ep 241: Will Rahman-daultrey (Forbidden Psalm/The Last War et al) 1:26:20

3M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

This week I speak to Will Rahman-daultrey the writer of Forbidden Psalm and The Last War, amongst other things. Wont spoil any of the natural chat that occurs but what I will say is that the richness of Will’s own life, his perspective, his experiences, and his mentality has leaked all over his rule sets! From my view anyway. I think he has written…

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Ep 240: Jon Dawson (Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

This week I speak to Jon Dawson, just a regular hobby nerd like you and me. I really enjoyed talking to Jon and listening to his experience and insight. He’s the sort of amazing stand up guy you’d want to share a pint with and play some games with, its nailed on that you’d have a grand old time. Thanks for coming onto the show Jon, I really valued …

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Ep 239: Colin Stone (Head of Finance Warlord Games) 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

This week I speak to Colin Stone, the Finance Director of Warlord Games. We have a long and meandering chat about the things that occur to us. I wont spoil any of it here, you can get stuck in as it pops up, buts its filled with wine, women, and financial accounting! Thanks to Colin for taking the time to speak to us, we hope you all enjoy the show…

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Faith and Film Shorts 001: It May Surprise You 2:22

3M ago2:22

2:22

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Welcome back! Let's have some quick convos. Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Ep 238: Graham Davey (Grey for Now Games: Test of Honour, 0200hrs, Guards of Traitor’s Toll) 1:17:08

3M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

This week I speak to Graham Davey of Grey for Now Games. Graham has a deep, progressive, and interesting history in the hobby world. From working in a GW store, to Editorial, to White Dwarf, to writing his own games such as Test of Honour, 0200hrs, and most recently Guards of Traitors Toll. Such an interesting chap with so many insights and stories…

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Ep 237: Tom Greenway (Goblin King Games: Moonstone) 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

This week I speak to Tom Greenway of Goblin King Games, the creators of the excellent Moonstone fantasy skirmish game. He and it need no introduction, its a fantastic game, he is a fantastic guy!! Hope you enjoy the noises we both made and the recording of them. PATM Disicord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4…

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Ep 236: Randall (Imperial Minis Youtube Channel) 1:27:16

4M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

This week is the second conversation with Randall from the Imperial Minis Youtube channel. We pick up from the chat we had in episode 228, go and listen to that one if you havent already so you are up to speed before this one. In this show we talk about his YouTube channel, we talk about how he loves it when people call him Randy, his love of Moons…

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Ep 235: Mike Tuñez (Firelock Games) 1:15:27

4M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

This week I talk once again to the amazing Mike Tunez of Firelock games. Firelock develop awesomeness. Their games are fun and engaging, from their settings to their mechanics, and all their interactions with us. I find them amazing. One of the biggest reasons why I love this hobby is that where in other hobbies you wouldnt dream of or have access …

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Ep 234: Count Vampz (How much does stuff cost?) 1:15:51

4M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

This week I talk to Vampz, and we talk about how much different things cost. A while ago I started to revisit the idea of value. This something close to my heart and something I have written articles about on the PATM website and we also have around 5 episodes dedicated to this subject, you may remember the sustainable gaming chats we had around ep…

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Ep 233: Matthew McClean (General hobby chin wag) 1:07:45

5M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Hey, I have a chat with Matty Mac about how we find out about new things, Hobgoblin, and some other bits and bats/odds and sods. Hope you enjoy! PATM Discord link: https://discord.gg/

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Ep 232: Tim Prow (Diehard Miniatures) 1:24:36

5M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

This week I talk to Tim Prow of Diehard Miniatures. Diehard create old hammer inspired miniatures for us to enjoy. They use traditional sculpting methods and offer unique, interesting, and often quirky sculpts for us to use in the games we play. The minis ooze character, so take a look at them if you enjoy that style and ethos. In the show Tim and …

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Ep 231: Alessio Cavatore (Bolt Action, Fight for America, Ghost in the Shell) 1:08:46

5M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

In this episode I speak to Alessio Cavatore, another guest who is completing his Hat trick today, you may…..if you so choose go back to episode 51 and then 142 before you get onto this one to get the full Cavatore picture! In this episode we chat about how he handled the development and his feelings about Bolt Action 3rd edition, we talk about the …

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Ep 230: Roger Yates (Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy) 1:24:50

5M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

In this episode I speak to Roger Yates. Roger is a key and integral part of the Duncan Rhodes Paint Academy brand. Roger plans out and puts together the amazing painting tutorials we see on Youtube and also on the Duncan Rhodes Paint Academy wesbite which you can join for a monthly fee and get access to significantly more content. Roger and I talk …

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Ep 229: Rich Carlisle (Footsore Miniatures) 1:21:05

5M ago1:21:05

1:21:05

In this episode I speak to Rich Carlisle now of Footsore Miniatures. Rich completes his hat-trick in this episode, the 3rd time he has been on the show, if you are interested in hearing his full story you can check out episode 34, episode 163 ish, its in there when we did the Paint All The Minis Online Convention, and this one. Rich has always been…

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Ep 228: Randall (Imperial Minis Youtube Channel) 1:28:47

5M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

In this episode I speak to Randall from the Imperial Minis Youtube Channel. Randall puts together content from his favourite games including bat reps, list building considerations, and faction overviews, amongst others. Was a great chat, had a lot of fun, thanks Randall! Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4…

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Ep 227: Andres (Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:19:47

6M ago1:19:47

1:19:47

In this episode I speak to Andres from Chile. We chat about his home country, his experience of playing there, his formative steps in the hobby and what he enjoys the most. Andres was a great guest and it is always great to hear from people with very different experience to our own in countries that we may not ever have visited. Discord Link: https…

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Ep 226: Ben (Fellow Hobby Nerd) 1:37:31

6M ago1:37:31

1:37:31

In this episode I speak to Ben. Ben talks to us about his personal hobby journey in Australia, along with his experience and feelings of buying into his local gaming store, along with his feelings of a recent tournament he participated in. Come and hang out with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4…

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Ep 225: Seamus Hamrin (Fellow Nerd) 1:10:55

7M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

In this episode I speak to Mr Seamus Hamrin, a fellow nerd, the creator of the wee cutaways we have during the show, and a good all round modest chap. We spoke last on Ep 89, so you can listen to that and then see what he has been up to since we last spoke. Come and hang out with us in an ad free, relaxed and genune environment: https://discord.gg/…

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Ep 224: Scall (Fellow Nerd) 1:05:48

7M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

In this episode I speak to Scall, a fellow hobbyist from the Midlands of England, we chat about his hobby history and experience along with anything else that popped up. Come and hang out with us in an ad free, relaxed and genune environment: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

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Ep 223: Ryan (Anthems of War fantasy skirmish game creator) 1:43:31

8M ago1:43:31

1:43:31

In this episode I speak to Ryan the author of the miniature fantasy skirmish game Anthems of War! I need to apologise to Ryan as I recorded this episode with him in March 1875…..or what it seems like….a long time ago!!! Sorry Ryan, its no reflection on you or the quality of your ruleset. We hope you enjoy the show, its great to be back with you aga…

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Faith & Film: A Very Special Christmas Special Special 43:44

8M ago43:44

43:44

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Even if a Go-Bot Killed your cousin, you'll love our Christmas special! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Faith & Film: Roll for Perception 48:45

9M ago48:45

48:45

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Lem and Alex are both big ol nerds and nothing says geek like a good old D&D party! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Faith & Film: Jaegers- Sharing Life Together 40:53

10M ago40:53

40:53

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! BGE and Baumer love Jesus, giant robots, and big building-crushing monsters. If you do too, THIS is your episode! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Faith and Film: Make a Joyful Bangarang 40:53

11M ago40:53

40:53

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Baumer and BGE are at it again and enjoying another Robin Williams chat! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Faith & Film: Harry Potter and that Time Voldy Messed Stuff Up 36:21

11M ago36:21

36:21

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Remember when Dumbledore calmly asked Harry if he had put his name in the Goblet? Let's talk about it. Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Faith &Film: Did Someone Roll a Five or an Eight? 38:53

12M ago38:53

38:53

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! IamBaumer and BadGamerElite rejoin Allen Parrish one more time as we search for the vines that connect the geeky film passions and our faith. Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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God Games and Geekery: Faith and Film Rebirth 1:09:03

12M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Oh man have we missed you! This episode is a direct port of our live show that we record every other week on Twitch.tv/godgamesandgeekery. Listen in to hear the next year's worth of upcoming movies that we will discuss with you! Always leave people better than you found 'em.…

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God, Games And Geekery: Assemble! 001 - The Ikea of Podcasts 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

48:14

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! We are uniting the shows periodically. Join us geeks as we talk about love in our fandoms. Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Music & The Message 004: Love Knows No Month! 48:12

1+ y ago48:12

48:12

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! We planned on having this be our Valentine's Day episode. HAPPY MARCH EVERYONE! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Bible and Books Episode 002: For the Right/Wrong Reasons 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

44:31

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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Music and the Message 003: MERRY CHRISTMAS 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

Wanna interact with the squad? Hit us up here! IAmBaumer leads a discussion on songs that may or may not be traditional Chrismas songs and brings the philosophical nature out of Bad Gamer Elite. Always leave people better than you found 'em.By @BadGamerElite

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