Tabletop Tommies
Tabletop Tommies is a podcast that focuses on Bolt Action, the popular World War II themed tabletop wargame. Hosted by Jonny and Phil, the podcast delves into the game’s intricacies, discussing everything from tournaments to rules, tactics and strategies. With a wealth of experience in the game, both Jonny and Phil bring their expertise and enthusiasm to the airwaves, making Tabletop Tommies a must-listen for anyone who loves this immersive and thrilling pastime. Whether you’re a seasoned player or simply a fan of the era, Tabletop Tommies provides you with all the information and insights you need to lead a platoon on the tabletop battlefield.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
In this celebratory episode of Tabletop Tommies, hosts Jonny and Phil commemorate a noteworthy achievement - delivering a weekly Bolt Action podcast for an entire year. They delve into the growth and popularity of the game, their journey into podcasting, and the future of the show.
Starting with initial skepticism about content sustainability, the duo reminisce about being wrong. They share tales of special guests who enriched the podcast with diverse topics and express their gratitude for their contributions. With the backing of thousands of downloads and positive feedback from a global audience, our hosts reveal their enthusiasm for the coming year and tease possible future content.
Sharing what motivated them to start the podcast, Jonny and Phil highlight their shared aspiration for concise, topic-centered content. They look forward to the podcast's future, pledging to continue creating engaging content for the Bolt Action community, and inviting listeners to contribute future topics.
The episode also includes a reminiscence of memorable personal Bolt Action achievements, a gratitude note to Patreon members, and a discourse on their interactions with international players. Plans for their budding YouTube channel and efforts to improve content quality, alongside discussions about transitioning some podcast content to YouTube are also shared.
As we near the release of Version 3 (V3) of the Bolt Action game, the hosts discuss their hopes, concerns, and anticipation for it. The episode concludes with a sincere appreciation to all listeners for their continued support and an eagerness to unveil fresh, captivating content in line with V3's release.
If you aren't already listening to us on YouTube but want to get subscribed for our upcoming V3 video content, you can find our channel here.
If you are buying a new army for V3, please do use these links to check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
This week we are joined by Josh, TO of a number of big Bolt Action tournaments but most importantly Frozen in the Chosin, to discuss Bolt Action North Korea. If you are interested in attending the only Bolt Action Korea Tournament in the World (which we're aware of) you can find more information and tickets on the facebook event page and the Firestorm Games website:
https://fb.me/e/4qYzlTtO6
https://www.thebattlefields.co.uk/events-at-the-battlefields/bolt-action---frozen-in-the-chosin-2---communist-ticket
https://www.thebattlefields.co.uk/events-at-the-battlefields/bolt-action---frozen-in-the-chosin-2---un-ticket
If you are buying a new army for Frozen 2, please do use these links to check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
This week we are unraveling the best Bulgarian tactics and strategies in Bolt Action with our World Team Championship and World Open War team mate: Alan!
Please do check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
This week we speak to Aaron who recently played and won in 3 tournaments in 3 countries in 3 months, looking to answer the question: is the meta really different in different countries?
Want to buy some winter Germans and Soviets to convert into Hungarians? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
This week we look to answer the eternal question - why not just play Germany?
Want to buy some winter Germans and Soviets to convert into Hungarians? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In this episode Phil explains everything Jonny wanted to know about the newest game from Warlord Games - Achtung Panzer!
Looking to buy 2-5 tanks? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In a standard deviation from our regular topics, we analyse the numbers and results from our most recent competitive tournaments (Beachhead, World Team Championship and World Open War) to try and answer the question: which are the most competitive nations in Bolt Action?
Looking to buy your next competitive army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can even support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
This week we peruse the latest FAQ and talk through how it affects the game, new tactics for individual nations and occasionally scratch our head.
Looking to buy a truck for your minor nation? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1
https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies
Support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
This week we discuss the armies of the Netherlands in Bolt Action.
Looking for supplies for your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!
https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1
https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies
Support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
This week we have a rules discussion around long range penetration and how it works with the new 'Improvised AT' rule from the Bolt Action Case Blue campaign book and HMGs.Why not support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug? https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies
Looking to buy an army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html