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Episodes

No Dice No Glory Episode 154: Adepticon 2024

April 23, 2024 05:32 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Team NDNG was in full force at Adepticon 2024. Mike, Tom, Paolo and Mitch wound up in Schaumberg Illinois to attend what turned out to be an amazing event. We rally back at the studio to talk about the next event in Milwaukee WI in 2025.

No Dice No Glory Episode 153: Force of Virtue

February 27, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Today we have Jack and Samuel Gassmann, the brothers behind Masterstroke Game's  Force of Virtue, a 15th Century themed skirmish game that focuses on the Borgia period in Rome. This game is one that you will want to check out and when you listen to this episode you can hear the love of the period and the intimate knowledge the design team has for this period and which is evident in this game.

No Dice No Glory Episode 152: Interview with Hermann Luttmann and Ryan Heilman

February 20, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 89.4 MB

Huge treat for you today in this long (but interesting) episode. We have Hermann Luttmann (A Most Fearful Sacrifice and many others) and Ryan Heilman (Brave Little Belgium and many others) and we talk about their new design "Into the Whirlpool" coming out from Blue Panther Games. We talk about so much more, such as game design and the gaming industry.

No Dice No Glory Episode 151: Maneuver Warfare with Ian Brown

January 09, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Today we have Ian Brown, the designer of the game Maneuver Warfare that will be released in 2024 from the Dietz Foundation. Ian is a talented game designer and if I say myself an interesting guy. If you want to play a game about modern warfare by an "insider" then you will want to check out this podcast.

No Dice No Glory Episode 150: Tales of the Sail Episode 39 - Interview with Mike Tunez and Joseph Forster

December 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Join Regulars Garrett Swader, Glenn Van Meter and Tom Mullane for an Interview and overview of upcoming plans for Firelock and the folks at Blood and Pigment. New plastics are discussed as well as what we've been up to since the last record. Listen in and get some minis painted!

No Dice No Glory Episode 149: Michael Riddick-Magnum Opus

November 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Today we have Michael Riddick, a good friend of NDNG, who talks about his game Magnum Opus which users in a new way to play ancients miniatures. Even if you do not play this period, you will love Mike's approach to gaming and writing rules. Find out more in Instagram by looking up magnum_opus_wargaming

No Dice No Glory Episode 148: David Freer- Wargame Design Studios

November 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

We too at NDNG are also fans of some of the games we cover and today was a treat for me. I speak with David Freer from Wargame Design Studios, which now hold the John Tiller Games catalog and so much more. We talk about the whole series which spans multiple decades and conflicts. If you want to know more about these great games you do not want to miss this one. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 147: The Long Shadow of Waterloo

October 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Yet another great interview with an author from Casemate Publishers! We have Timothy Fitzpatrick whose book, The Long Shadow of Waterloo is one not to miss. The book is about,  as Tim told me, How Waterloo changed history and how history changed Waterloo.  You can find the book here. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 146: Tales of the Sail Episode #38 - Fall Showers

October 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Join Glenn, Tom and Garrett as they catch up on hobby talk and all things Blood and Plunder. They explore the finer points of command points and round off reminding folks to late subscribe to Blood and Crowns on kickstarter.

No Dice No Glory Episode 145: GWU Strategic Crisis Simulations Interview

September 20, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

We have another great interview with George Wahington University's Strategic Crisis Simulations  leadership. Our own Caroline "CWIS" Gilmore is joined by Cormac Brown and Cassandra Micah and we talk all about the excellent program these talented students run.  https://www.gwuscs.org/

No Dice No Glory Episode 144: Interview with Adrian Mandzy

September 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Today we have Adrian Mandzy who published a miniatures scenario book that focuses on the Ukrainian partisan movement during WWII. We also talk about the great game By Fire and Sword, the use of wargames in academics and historical archeology.   

No Dice No Glory Episode 143: Blood & Crowns

September 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Today we have Eric Hansen the designer of Blood & Crowns, a new game about the 100-Years War from Firelock Games. We talk about the game and the work involved in the design process. Support the Kickstarter here Great videos on the 100 Years War

No Dice No Glory Episode 142: Tales of the Sail Episode #37 - A Summer Ruckus

August 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Join Glenn, Tom and new regular Garrett Swader as they are joined by guest start Niguel Vega for a jam packed episode. The Tailsmen discuss Historicon, Adepticon, and the summer of plunder's action.

No Dice No Glory Episode 141: Live Black Powder Red Earth

August 15, 2023 06:55 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Today we have John Chang the designer of Black Powder Red Earth a 28mm ultra-modern tactical skirmish game. We talk about the game and the design process the developers went through to get the game to market. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 140: Live from Historicon 2023

August 01, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

The boys are back in town! The NDNG crew went to Historicon 2023 in scenic Lancaster PA. It was a full crew, with Tom, Preston, Scott and Matt gaming and creating mayhem. We have a bunch of guests on the show and we talk about our Firelock Ironman and about wargaming in general. 00:00- Welcome to Historicon 2023 21:20- Wrap up of the Blood & Plunder Tournament, with Mike Tunez and Erich Goebel 46:30- More tourney fun and general gaming with Andrew "FS" Olsen and Matthew "SB" Kirchman

No Dice No Glory Episode 139: Interview with Maurice Suckling

July 12, 2023 11:01 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Today we have game designer Maurice Suckling on the show. We talk about his amazing game designs and his upcoming game Crisis 1914  A game about the series of events that lead to the Great War.

No Dice No Glory Episode 138: Tales of the Sail Episode #36 - Spring has Sprung

May 31, 2023 11:30 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Glenn and Tom are Joined by Garret Swader, who give us the update on the tournaments and goings on at Adepticon. We talk Historicon as it fast approaches, and eagerly await a summer of hobbying

No Dice No Glory Episode 137: War Stories-NDNG Drops into Normandy

April 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This is part two of our coverage on War Stories from Firelock Games! In the last episode we rolled up our characters and today we expand the squad by adding the two Phil's and the designer of War Stories, Gabe Garcia. We play a quick game and then give you our thoughts on this new WWII RPG.

No Dice No Glory Episode 136: Lion Of Round Top by HG Myers

April 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Today we have another interview with a great author from Casemate Publishers, HD Myers whose book The Lion of Round Top highlights the exploits of Strong Vincent, the brigade commander whose troops defended Little Round Top during the battle of Gettysburg in 1863. We talk about this son of Erie Pennsylvania whose story needs to be told to a wider audience. I am joined by first timer Paul Conner and we delve deep into this great book. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 135: War Stories- Character Generation

March 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

We are excited about the upcoming RPG from Firelock Games, War Stories, a WWII RPG. We put the game to the test with two Soldiers, Nate aka 1/77  and Sapper Mike and roll up our characters for our game which you will hear in episode 2. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 134: SAGA & HMGS Great Lakes with Mike Demana

March 07, 2023 07:01 - 55 minutes - 74.3 MB

Join Troy and Mitch as the speak with Mike Demana, president of HMGS Great Lakes. Mike Joins us to talk about SAGA and some other great games we all love.  Mike also has some game design credits and you can find his designs here www.firstcommandwargames.com

No Dice No Glory Episode 133: Tales of the Sail Episode #35 "New starter, Who dis"

February 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Join Glenn and Tom with special guest Mike Tunez for this supersized episode. We cover new years resolutions, and Mike picks a winner and a loser from the crew. Immediately after, We pick Mike's brain as he spills the beans on all things Firelock. Including new minis, book plans, and more!

No Dice No Glory Episode 132: Tales of the Sail Episode #34 "Live from the Olde Countree"

February 16, 2023 12:30 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Talesmen Glenn and Tom host Maarten De Kruif, one of our Dutch listeners, to speak about Blood and Plunder over in the Olde World. Maarten speaks about his community, his first hosted tournament, and the proper pronunciation for "Kapers". Join us for this episode originally recorded in December for a chat about gaming on the other side of the Atlantic 

No Dice No Glory Episode 131: Tales of the Sail Episode #33 "Timber and Sail"

February 09, 2023 12:30 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

After an overlong delay, our November recording with Timber and Sail website founder Jason Klotz is finally live. Apologies to Jason and our listeners for the long delay. For those Oak and Iron enthusiasts, please check out his site at Timber and Sail and get all the latest on Firelocks miniature naval game.

No Dice No Glory Episode 130: Tales of the Sail Episode #32

October 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Glenn and Tom are joined by Joe Forster of Blood and Pigment to do a full debriefing on the "Summer of Plunder" We talk winners, losers and lists. In Part 2, Tom and Glenn talk about their Maryland Tournament at the Calvert Marine Museum held during talk like a Pirate weekend. Come join us for a very long debreifing!

No Dice No Glory Episode 129: Live at Labyrinth Games "Wargame Wednesday"

September 20, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

Today we are live at Labyrinth Games in Washington DC with their first Wargame Wednesday event. We speak with the event director then we speak with Stephen Rangazas who is designing a COIN game about the end of the British colonial empire with his new game from GMT "The British Way". Then we wrap with with my BFF Kevin Bertram from Fort Circle Games.  

No Dice No Glory Episode 128: School of Advanced Military Studies

September 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Big treat for you in this episode. We talk to some of the staff at the US Army's School of Advanced Military Studies and talk about how they use wargaming in professional military education

No Dice No Glory Episode 127: Tales of the Sail - Episode #31 "Brave New World"

September 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Join Glenn, Tom and guest host Preston Jacka as they talk about the newly released Firelock Video preview, the upcoming Calvert Marine Museum event (deadline for registration is September 9th) and discuss the incoming fall season of gaming and new releases. Thanks for tuning in! and check out our event before time runs out. Event linked below: https://fb.me/e/1zLmBzcJi forms.gle/NR7jiXtL7377FRAb7 - fill this out and pay to confirm attendance!   

No Dice No Glory Episode 126: Georgetown U Wargaming Society

August 30, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 39.6 MB

Lucky me, I get to sit down with Nick and Sophia from Georgetown University Wargame Society and hear all about who they they are and what they do!  https://www.guwargaming.org/

No Dice No Glory Episode 125: Tales of the Sail Episode #30 - Historicon Recap and The Calvert Marine Museum Gaming Day

August 02, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 95.3 MB

In this jam packed double episode, the Tailsmen Glenn, Tyler and Tom are joined by new player and unanimous vote for favorite opponent in the Blood and Plunder Land Tournament Andy Hodges to talk Historicon. Oak and Iron, Blood and Valor, Blood and Plunder Land and Sea all had events, and we break down how they went and who triumphed. In Part II (Beginning at the 1:40 mark) after a break, we discuss the upcoming tournament at The Calvert Marine Museum, as well as this month's Trivia winner...

No Dice No Glory Episode 124: Live from Historicon

July 26, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 94.8 MB

Huge episode! We are live at HMGS Historicon 22. The guys speak to Steve from Lead Pursuit, Lauren from Casemate Publishers, Jason From Military Miniature Magazine, Lee Gaddis from Gaddis Gaming and the duo behind Blood & Steel Edgar and Damien!

No Dice No Glory Episode 123: War Stories A WWII RPG

June 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

Today I am joined by my battle buddy from podcasts of yesteryear and we talk with Gabe Garcia, the designer of War Stories, which lets you RPG all the exciting action of WWII. Gabe tells us about the game and the design process, and by accident got me into playing RPGs! The game will be available for pre-order on 22 June from Firelockgames.com

No Dice No Glory Episode 122: Tales of the Sail Episode #29 - Spanish Preview "Raise the Black"

June 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Join Glenn, Tyler and Tom as they talk about Historicon's upcoming events, the new Raise the Black about to wash up on our shores, and earn some free stuff by answering some trivia.

No Dice No Glory Episode 121: Tales of the Sail Episode #28

May 24, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Glenn, Tyler and Tom talk about the busy summer ahead for the Firelock community. The Summer of Plunder is back this year with bigger prizes, more trash talking and a chance to earn gifts for teaching new players. Tune in to get the scoop (as well as our new trivia question)

No Dice No Glory Episode 120:Tales of the Sail Episode 26

May 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The Firelock Games dedicated podcast is back! Join Glenn, Tom and Tyler as they give a recap of their big Easter Island themed tournament from April. Trivia is also back! tune in for some prizes! 

No Dice No Glory Episode 119:Tales of the Sail Episode 25

March 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Tom, Glenn and Tyler talk about their upcoming tournament and go into a deeper dive on some of the lists from the new Fire on the Frontier expansion for Blood and Plunder.

No Dice No Glory Episode 118: Radio General

March 15, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 39.5 MB

Today we have a special treat for you!  We got some time with Michael Long from Foolish Mortals Games, who designed the amazing wargame Radio General. The game is a new step in PC wargaming and if you a fan of the Canadian role in WWII, this game is for you. Get the game on Steam here.   

No Dice No Glory Episode 117: Tales of the Sail EP24

February 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Glenn, Tyler and Tom discuss the basics of how to run a tournament, and debut their plan to host their own this spring.

No Dice No Glory Episode 116: Jon Russell from Warlord Games

February 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

My BFF Jon is back and Troy and I try to get some spoilers out of him. While he did not crack (very much), I think Warlord fans know that some cool things are instore for us in 2022.

No Dice No Glory Episode 115: NDNG BattleVault Podcast #24

February 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Ed and Tom start off their third year of Flames of War and Team Yankee podcast coverage for No Dice No Glory with Episode 24. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:38 Mentioned in Dispatches – Recent FoW/TY related articles on NDNG and recent FoW and TY tournament results 00.19.16 Bulge Aces Campaign Review 00.38.46 Africa Mid-War Forces Compilation Review – “The Beast are Back” 01:25:16 Rules Ed forgot or Tom butchered…… 01:28:30 Upcoming US FoW/TY Events 03:04:21 - Closing

No Dice No Glory Episode 114: Academy-The West Point Board Game

February 01, 2022 19:12 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MB

Today Phil and I sit down with the creators of a game about West Point also known as the US Military Academy and their upcoming Kickstarter Campaign You can find the Kickstarter here.

No Dice No Glory Episode 113: Campaign Series Vietnam with Jason Petho

January 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Check out this interview with Jason Petho the designer of the PC game Campaign Series Vietnam from Slitherine/Matrix Games. Jason talks about the development and all of the new goodies in the latest title in this iconic series. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 112: Tails of the Sail EP23

January 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

The Tailsmen have Mike Tunez on to discuss Firelock's plans for 2022 and he spills all the beans. Glenn, Tyler, and Tom all talk about their last year in the hobby. Who won New Year's Resolutions? What will the promise to do this time? tune in and find out.

No Dice No Glory Episode 111: Battle Vault EP22

December 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

NDNG BattleVault Episode 23 - 2021 Wrap Up and 2022 Look Ahead 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - Ed and Tom cover recent FoW and TY event results 00:15:50 - A Look ahead for Battle Front's plans in 2022 and beyond 00:31:55 - A review of major changes to "Lessons from Front" and "FM 100-5" 00:47:13 - Upcoming Events and 2022 plans for Ed and Tom 03:06:22 - Closing Hope you have a great holiday with your family!

No Dice No Glory Episode 110: Tails of the Sail EP22

December 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Huge episode! The Tailsmen have Mike from Firelock and is joined by the Blood and Pigment crew to spoil all that Firelock Games has in store in 2022!

No Dice No Glory Episode 109: Interview with Aden Magee

November 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 39.8 MB

We resume our interviews with the authors from Casemate Publishers. Today we have Aden Magee, the author of The Cold War: Wilderness of Mirrors. The book covers the Military Liaison Missions that existed in Germany after WWII up until right after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Mr. Magee has first hand knowledge on the role of these missions and how they figured into the larger counter-espionage mission of the US Military. The book is a fascinating account on the role of these teams during the ...

No Dice No Glory Episode 108: Historicon 2021

November 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

We are live at Historicon 2021 for the first half of the show, joined by the guys from Firelock Games. Then we wrap up the show after we made our escape. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 107: Warlord Games Update

November 10, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.5 MB

This is a special episode where I talk with my BFF Jon Russell from Warlord Games. Jon is on the road heading to the Twin Cities for yet another convention and took time out to tell us what is new and exciting coming out from Warlord. We talk about Epic Napoleonic, Blood Red Skies-Midway, and all the new Italy books coming out for Bolt Action. A lot of spoilers and let's hope he does not hit another deer. 

No Dice No Glory Episode 106: Dawn of Iron by Mike Haught

October 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

I sit down with Mike Haught from Scary Biscuits Studios and we talk about his new ACW naval game; Dawn of Iron.

No Dice No Glory Episode 105: Battle Vault EP21

October 12, 2021 16:05 - 3 hours - 95.9 MB

US Bulge Book Spoiled 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - Recent Ops – Ed and Tom cover recent FoW and TY event results 00:17:32 - GENCON AAR with Chris Fretts 00:44:13 - US Bulge Infantry, TDs, and Tanks w/ Chris Fretts 01:36:32 - US Bulge Airborne, Glider, and Support w/ Chris Fretts 02:17:06 - Rules Ed Forgot, Upcoming Events, and US FoW Masters Preview w/ Joe Lewis 03:04:21 - Closing