Get The Ref! - Alberta's Blood Bowl Roundup
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis podcast is concerned with the people who play the game of Blood Bowl, Game Workshop's game of fantasy football. Specifically, we report on the tournament scene in Alberta, Canada.
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Episodes
Gnome Nonsense
April 03, 2024 04:12 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBGNOMES, GNOMES, GNOMES! We spend an inordinate amount of time just digging through the garden of information left to us by Grandma Wendy. How important is Trickery? Can my Woodland Fox keep the ball until the next league game... do they keep it until they DIE?! What can you really expect from this team? Are there some hidden treasures to be found in the upcoming SPIKE? We won't know for sure until the team releases, but that won't stop us from guessing! We also tuck into the surprise re...
Gnomes, Sweet Gnomes!
March 05, 2024 05:32 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWith the recent news of a Gnome team, we catch you up with all the information about what we know and what we don't. Then, we turn our gaze behind us at the tournaments that have been played over the last few weeks to catch you up on all the goings on. Finally, we look ahead to March Madness, the Blood Diamond Chalice, the Alberta Classic, and PowTown! It's a great time to be a Blood Bowler!
When The Saints Come Marching In
February 01, 2024 04:48 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThis month, we recap the Tri-City Tussle, look ahead to using the new star players (Skitter, here we come!), discus our hobby goals, wonder how best to manage our rerolls, and generally look forward to February and beyond! Our next big tournament is the Cry Fowl Cup and you can be sure that you will find some insight into the build. We have a special first-timers interview with Jonathon Kramer to discus his impressions on playing in his first tournament and what role a good story has to pl...
Interview with Grant Hallas
January 23, 2024 03:33 - 40 minutes - 25.4 MBWith the NAF electing a new president soon, we wanted to highlight a candidate close to our hearts - Canada's own, Grant Hallas! Lair and Josh pick his brain about what the NAF is, what it should be, and how he wants to be a big part of its next chapter. Read the presidential forums here: LINK Starting January 28 and going through to Feb 4, you can vote for president here: LINK (Please excuse the audio quality as we adapt to some new equipment!)
Five Not-So-Long Years
December 31, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIt is our 5th anniversary as a podcast! What have been the biggest changes in Blood Bowl in that time? There has been a new edition, but that is not all! We also have particular topics that we roll into, including: Rumour Mill: Skitter! Hobby Corner: How to get started painting Rookie Mistakes: Which team do you recommend to rookies? Tourney Talk: Hammerslam Roundup w/ Chris Cameron Interview Calendar: Tri-City Tussle, Cry Fowl Cup, March Madness ADDENDUM: We forgot to mention...
From Mayhem to the 'Slam
December 02, 2023 04:36 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWe made it to sixty! Everyone sits back to reminise about Winter Mayhem since there isn't much to crow about in terms of new releases. Fair warning - the winners of the tournmament don't exactly make our interview eassy to listen to at work! It does, however, give you an idea about how the weekend went. By the time this episode tickles your stirrups, Hammerslam will be about a week away. Take a listen to get some idea of what you will be facing up against.... spoiler - bring some armo...
A Frenzied October
November 04, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWhat a month it has been - at least for Lair! Lots of trips to Edmonton, Winnipeg, Spike, and -finally- one more in Calgary. With no further annoucements from GW, the gents spend the whole episode talking about tournaments that have come and gone and what to expect as we look to close out the year. In a word, watch for waves of vampires and team tournaments!
Thrall Seekers
October 02, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWhat a month! Vampires have been released, the World Cup is in the bag, the Walleye Classic has been eyed, and we can't wait to talk all about it! We start with the Vampire roster and the ways it has changed, sift through the stars that were in the Spike Magazine, chat about the oil paints, and then dive deep into the tournament world. So throw open the coffin's cover, let the sun shine in and don't let the varglings bite!
Lust for Life(blood)
September 02, 2023 04:25 - 2 hours - 79.4 MBVampires are back from the grave and we are hear to run through the unbridled speculation! We also chat all things Krakeneye, World Cup, and primer.... the paint, of course. At about 39:00, we shift gears to take a good look at what it means to run a league. Lair and Josh talk with Damion Gilzean from Edmonton's Renegade Blood Bowl League to compare notes on how each of the local leagues are fun and some of the ways that we keep the interest going. There's lots to hear here if you are loo...
Summer Camp
August 07, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBLots of bits and bobs in this episode, including a look back at Summer Bash earlier in the summer. We also talk about Bilerot, some rookie tips, a cork-centred hobby corner and a look ahead to future tournaments. Come and have a seat and listen to the mid-summer round table!
Gutter Bowl/PowTown Reflection
July 04, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBPowTown has come and gone and we wanted to sit down and chat about the weekend. How was Zolcath the Zoat? Did Grombindal move the needle at all? Would Scott pass out from his macramae beard? That was the intention until our rumour mill section started to heat up! Gutter Bowl has been announced along with a new star player - Ivan the Animal! We also set up our calendar to help everyone find an event that can work for them, allowing them to gain valueable points for the Great Plains Grand Pr...
Hype Train 2023
May 27, 2023 04:36 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBTOOT TOOT! It's "All Hands On Deck" as we expand our co-host stable to include Barry for our hype train episode! We start the rumours with a "Who's Best" between Ripper and Grashnak and get an update on Barry's hobby challenge. We follow that up with a little talk on the ins-and-outs of the Blitz Kick-off Result in Rookie Mistakes. We then turn our attention to the tournament scene as we recap the Alberta Classic, update the Great Plains Grand Prix leaderboard, and orient ourselves towards ...
The Promise of May
May 03, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBWe start the podcast a little bummed about not hearing about any new releases. Surely Grandma Wendy hasn't forgotten about her favourite children, right? Thats ok, because we have lots of tounraments to talk about and plan for! We discuss the role of star players as well as the overall need for the Stunty Cup (like, at all!). Soon after, we dive into all the local tournament action which includes a Blood Diamond Chalice recap, and a prep for the Alberta Classic and - of course - PowTown. Th...
Sneaky Git, Giants, and the Chalice
April 07, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWe take a first look at the new Doubledrool model, express concern regarding how badly Lair is beating up on the rest of us in our star player showdown, crunch the numbers on Sneaky Git, and look forward to the Blood Diamond Chalice. Lastly, Lair teases a new piece of swag for Pow Town that you will definitely want to hear about...it requires a timely response! Also, thank you for your patience as we examine some new technologies that will hopefully get a better product into the interwebs f...
Rogue Josh with Rob and Barry
March 11, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWe didn't have the scheduling accumen to make sure all the interviews got into the last episode, so we decided to include them here! First, I chat with Rob Wright, the winner of the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl Cup about High Elves and the tournament that was. Following that, Barry Gergel drops by for a hobby-related goodness. He is an exceptional local coach and hobbiest and we could ALL learn a few things from him to level up our modelling game. Enjoy!
Just a Little Chicken
March 02, 2023 13:29 - 1 hour - 57 MBLair, Josh, Scott, and Darcy sit down to talk the release of Blood Bowl 3, discuss the merits of Snotlings, think about what it would be like to have an entire team of star players, and debrief the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl Cup.
The Big 5-0
February 04, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWelcome to episode FIFTY of Get The Ref - where we talk all about Games Workshop's best game - Blood Bowl! In this episode, we chat about January's Braft up in Calgary and then spend some time talking about the build for the Cry Fowl Cup. While those are the big rocks, we also fit in lots of moose talk, some of our favourite things that come in groups of fifty, and pump the Pedro Ramos' tires. Come have a listen!
Chat with James Luft
January 15, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBToday's bonus episode is an interview with James Luft. James is currently running for Tournament Director of the NAF, so we thought we would pick his brain a bit. If you didn't know much about James Luft before this episode, you certainly will afterwards! Then, if you are so inclined, please go to the NAF member's website and read through the Q&A section to get a sense of what all the candidates are about - and then vote!
Welcoming 2023
January 04, 2023 23:46 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe guys at GET THE REF sit down to discuss all things Blood Bowl in and around Alberta. We recap Thor's Hammerslam, look ahead to the Braft in Calgary, and preview the Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge. We also examine some of the newly released models, news, and questions from around the internet. Any way you slice it, we are excited to see what fun 2023 brings and wait in anticipation for Josh to finish a model or two for those lovely bases that he spent a year on!
Electric Boogaloo
December 03, 2022 17:17 - 1 hour - 68 MBNow that we know about the Dungeonbowl expansion, the 2022 Almanac (with the star player expansion), and the November FAQ/Designer's commentary... well, there is a lot to talk about! We dip into the mailbag of questions and offer the rookies some unsolicited advice. Finally, have an interview with the winner's of Winter Mayhem, and a breakdown of what to expect from Thor's Hammerslam in December. A little disclaimer: for the records, Scrappa *does* have his normal agility of 3+, unlike the ...
What Would Poppy Do?
November 01, 2022 03:57 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWhile we touch on all the regular segments like the Rumour Mill and Tournament Round-Up, but our Ask the Internet homework took on a life of its own this month. What trait would you like to see in a new team that would make them more themeatic? The question was actually asked last month, but we revisist it again, this time after more consideration. Finally, we spend more than a little time talking (again) about the importance of sneaky git and its new champion, Poppy.
Getting Defensive About Amazons
October 01, 2022 04:17 - 1 hour - 64 MBWelcome to the Jungle, where Josh, Lair, Scott, and Darcy delve into the new stats from the upcomming release. The Amazons are different and we are here to tell you how. We then answer some questions from the internet, which inevitably leads to Lair confessing his undying love for Westjet. We listen to tales from Chaos Cup and look forward to our own Golden Sausage and Winter Mayhem competitions! Lots of awesome goodness in this months episode. Lick the closest toad and join us!
Pow Town 22 Wrap Up
September 04, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBPowTown 22 has come and gone, leaving us with only memories. We talk about the tournament that was, sitting down with the champ, Steve Hall, and our adopted Canadian, Rory Donahoe. We also asked twitter for a few topics to talk about and had to juggle through a few technical difficulties. From Alberta, with love.
Anticipation Galore
July 23, 2022 18:23 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSo many things to look forward to! We offer our humble opinions and wild speculation regarding the upcomming Amazon team box as well as the new star player that will be accompanying them. Hot on those heels, we prep everyone on what you can expect when you get to PowTown, our biggest local tournament - now in its tenth anniversary year! Many things to digest. We hash out a few roster ideas and make some predictions. Enjoy!
Honest Answers
July 01, 2022 14:57 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis month, we jump pn the "Ask Me Anything..." bandwagon that has taken over Twitter over the last month. We combed through some of the more interesting questions and volunteered our hot takes on all of them. We then transition to an off-site (aka dubious quality audio) series of recordings directly after the Red Deer Rumble, a one-day tournament halfway between Alberta's two major centers. Enjoy the ride!
Gremlins in the Engine
June 03, 2022 04:34 - 57 minutes - 38.7 MBDespite some technical glitches, we managed to salvage an episode for you all this month! We discus Mike Davis' Twitter question - what makes a great tournament? We follow that up with a debrief of the Alberta Classic which included an interview with Scott Martin! Finally, we chat breifly about upcoming tournaments.
Poverty Stricken
May 03, 2022 03:49 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MBNow that the Norse roster is official and in hand, we get the overall impressions from the panel, including their hot takes on the new stars. We talk about one of our favourite awards - Best Sporting Conduct - and what it takes to win it. Finally, we finish with a recap of the Blood Diamond Chalice and look forward to the Alberta Classic.
Norsing Around
April 01, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWith the new Norse team revealed, we chat about what we have seen so far and speculate heavily on what kind of new deisgn space this fan-favourite team will explore. Then, we talk about upcoming tournaments, including Edmonton's Blood Diamond Chalice! Get your horney helmets and jump in your longboats and join us!
Cry Fowl Afterglow
March 01, 2022 04:49 - 51 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Cry Fowl Cup has wrapped and we are hear with a panel of coaches who have nothing else better to do than talk more Blood Bowl after playing for a whole weekend. We discuss winners, losers, mercenary rules, and where to take Horatio in the future! A very special episode indeed.
Crying Fowl
February 01, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis month's episode is all about the Cry Fowl Cup - sample rosters, special rules, and possible tactics. Along with that, we start by running down some of the rumours that we have seen come across our consciousness. All in all, its looking like a fun February!
Hobby Resolutions
January 02, 2022 20:59 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBFirst, we chat about our Blood Bowl resolutions for 2022. Then, we recap the Festivus Bowl tournament in Edmonton this past December which includes an interview with the Champion, Jay! Finally, we look ahead to February's Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge - specifically introducing the available mercenaries that can play for the teams that compete! You can find that list here: https://tinyurl.com/75u4twrz
Festivus Awaits
December 01, 2021 06:09 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis episode marks our three-year anniversary - and it didn't come easy! We fought through technical difficulties just as hard as Aaron and Dylan fought to get back home. In the meantime, we dis Barik and his secret weapon, comb through the newly released FAQ, talk about winning rosters at Winter's Mayhem, and generally look forward to more Blood Bowl!
Taps Tourney Tell-All
November 01, 2021 12:33 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBScott, Josh, and Lair gather round to discuss all the releases that are set to hit the Blood Bowl scene by Christmas. Then Lair takes us through the Commander Cup and the Manna-Bowl from the weekend before. Finally, the boys pick apart Josh's possible Renegade squad in preparation for the Winter Mayhem team tournament upcoming in November. Pitter patter!
Khorne Fest
October 02, 2021 03:42 - 1 hour - 50 MBToday, Josh, Scott, Lair, and Darcy pick apart the new Khorne roster...at least the part of it that is released. Then Josh sits down to talk Edmonton with Scott Martin, the organizer of the Commander Cup and Mana Bowl. We then sift through all the fiddly bits and fallout from Chaos Cup. If you aren't part of the 8 of 110, then are you even trying?
Chernobowl Roundtable
September 01, 2021 01:28 - 59 minutes - 38.1 MBThis month's episode was recorded in the back room at Showcase Comics in Lethbridge directly after the Chernobowl tournament concluded. Our normal co-hosts are all here, but are joined by the illustrious Chris Cameron and the mighty Steve Hall. We discuss the new Scyla model, the changes to Vampires, the legitimacy of star players in tournaments, and get you caught up on all the results of all three tournaments this month. Pitter Patter!
Puke-O-Rama
August 01, 2021 03:41 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBJosh, Darcy, and Lair reminisce about the Hammerslam that was while Scott gets distracted by projectile vomit. Not from a trained troll, but from an untrained toddler! Either way, we missed him! In addition, we actually have another interview! This time, we chat with Jack B about his SNOTLING win. That's right, folks. Jack takes us through how to navigate a 16-person tournament with nothing but the equivalent of kindergarteners in helmets. Finally, we discuss the busy August that awa...
Return to Play
July 01, 2021 01:52 - 1 hour - 46 MBCan you tell that we are looking forward to playing in person? With pandemic restrictions easing, the boys chat about what they want to bring to Thor's Hammerslam, what the Alberta Grand Draft will be, and about our very first sponsored tournament - the GTR Shake the Rust Cup! GAME ON!
Hobby Nobs
June 01, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWe start the pod off with rejoicing! Thor's Hammerslam FINALLY has a green light to get played as a holdover from December 2019! We then chat about the impact of the recent errata that was released. Finally, we settle into one of our favourite topics - Hobbying! Tips, tricks, and trials that make us love the game!
Seeing Stars
May 01, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis week, we put out a request on Twitter (@ref_get) about what we should talk about this month - and thankfully, Jeffro came through! This month, we talk about how our Roll20 mini-tournament went and our teams that we took to it. After, we start chatting about stars and their proposed roles in the new system. Hint: they are a big deal! And we definitely don't talk about Adam. Or the Old World Alliance.
Cabin Fever
April 01, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBJosh has just come out of quarantine. Scott is still there. It doesn't take long, however, for the boys pull up a stump and talk about some of the rumoured new releases and send up their wish list for the upcoming Death Zone supplement. We check in on our FUMBBL league and discus Rolld20 as a possible platform for playing games in the future!
Alberta Braft
March 01, 2021 04:48 - 56 minutes - 37.7 MBThe four of us sit around and hold a hypothetical "Braft", a mock drafting of any player you want from any existing roster.
What's In The Box?
February 01, 2021 02:13 - 57 minutes - 38.9 MBJosh, Scott, Lair, and Darcy gather around the fireside to chat about secret box shipments, the stars worth ordering and inducing, more tips about tournament organizing, and a general sense of longing for in-person tournament action!
Five Golden Toques
January 01, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJosh and Scott are joined by Darcy and Lair as we run through our twelve days of Christmas, just like our former Prime Ministers, Bob and Doug Mackenzie. We chat more than a beer in a ... tree, indeed! We run through the recently released FAQ in our Rumour Mill, introduce NAF-man, run through the four remaining God-like stars for Hammerslam, and introduce the idea of the "chainpush" to the rookies. All in all, we are just four friends looking forward to playing games in person again soon.
Block Friday Has Come
December 01, 2020 02:44 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis month, Josh and Scott welcome Darcy and Lair to join us for a fireside chat. We gab about all the new releases, the results from Winter Mayhem, our proudest Blood Bowl moments, and compare notes on what we are looking forward to in 2021!
Fires of Aniticipation
November 01, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBNot much to recap this month, but there is so very much to look forward to! You should have a new Necromantic release, tournament results to talk about, and an entirely updated ruleset to discover - all within thirty days! In the meantime, we have your thirsty ear drums covered with all the coolest things to look forward to. We wrap it up with a "Rookie Mistakes", tie it in a bow, and send it off to you one last time before the new set is in your hot little hands!
Prayers to Nuffle
October 02, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJosh and Scott start the pod off talking about September's tournaments, spoiling some of the winners to those who weren't able to make it. We also talk about the "Prayers to Nuffle" table that is rumoured to be in the next edition and the possible impact on the tournament scene. We chat about rerolls, catch up with Ian McKinley of the "Up and Under Tale", and look ahead to Winter Mayhem.
Green Eggs and Ham
September 01, 2020 01:35 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBJoin Josh and Scott on a whimsical journey of discovery as we comb through the PowTown 2020 results, rundown the five biggest changes to the game in the new edition, and get giddy about Snotlings. Includes a first-hand interview with the ever-elusive Jack Baird, crowned champion of Alberta Blood Bowl ... at least until Bob relenquishes his crown officially. If you have never listened to us before, maybe try to do it with a fox, in a box, with a . . .
Back in the Saddle
August 01, 2020 06:04 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBJosh and Scott sit down with Darcy Dirks to rehash how the first post-covid tournament went. Then, we catch up with Lair Ashmead to get the skinny on what we can expect for PowTown 2020 on August 23rd and 24th.
Sacred Scarab
July 01, 2020 03:04 - 1 hour - 47 MBJosh and Scott actually sit in the same room after some painting time to sit and prognosticate over the new Spike magazine, offer skill advice, and work themselves up to get to the new Sacred Scarab Cup in July. In addition, Ian McKinley and Josh sit down and catch up on the drama that is Up and Under! If you would like to read it for yourself, visit upandundertale.com.
Commissioner's Hot Stove
June 01, 2020 01:38 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBScott and Josh chat about the reopening of tournament play, with a healthy dash of "Rookie Mistakes" mixed in. In the second half, four league commissioners sit down together to chat about league formats and what a return to play might look like in the future.