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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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
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
This week we talk through our own experiences at the World Team Championship. We also have two special guests to tell us their experiences at WTC and their advice for players considering it for next year:
John Ross, a stalwart of WTC, rep for North America & Captain of USA 1.
Liam of England C, who attended WTC for the first time this year and has only been playing Bolt Action for a year.
For anyone in North America considering attending WTC next year or WarZone Atlanta, you can contact John by email: warzeonatl_ba@yahoo.com or by joining the WarZone Atlanta Facebook Page
For any English players interested in the other international teams tournament: World Open War, you can find information about the qualifiers on Team England WOW Qualifiers Facebook Page or the Team England WOW Qualifiers Tickets Page. Any international players looking to attend WOW can contact us directly at tabletoptommies@gmail.com or TO Russell at kendoruss@outlook.com to find out how to get in touch with your country's rep.
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 to compete in next year's WTC? 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
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
This week we discuss the armies of Slovakia 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 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
This week we take a look at fielding Partisans 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=64a025ee621f1https://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 Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
This week we take a look at some of the lists for the upcoming World Team Championship (WTC).You can download all the lists here: WTC ListsYou can hear Bo's thoughts on them here: WTC-24 lists: Denmark 1 and Spain 1
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=64a025ee621f1https://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/