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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Episodes
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
In this week's episode the Tommies look at what could quite possibly be the hardest nation to play competitively in Bolt Action... the Norwegians! Tune in to get an insight into their limited contribution historically, as well as how Jonny plans to overcome the absence of AT assets on the table top.
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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 almost as powerful as the Norwegians? 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 Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
In this Case Blue Special we are joined by none other than the author himself Alex, who gives us an insight into what's in the book, the inspiration behind it and what it's involved in writing a Bolt Action Campaign book for Warlord Games.Inspired to start a new 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 Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
In this episode we talk about how to play Operation Striking Cobra, a new custom mission from the Tabletop Tommies. It is an attacker/defender mission which involves a good amount of movement, alongside the need to hold objectives to secure victory.
You can download the mission briefing on our blog: https://tabletoptommies.com/blog/
We’d love to hear what you think of the mission – drop us a message or leave a comment on the Facebook post!
If you still need models for your English Open 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 Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
This week the Tommies discuss their experiences at the Warlord's Open Day and Welsh Open Bolt Action tournament. They'll discuss the highs and lows of both events, and the joy of meeting such legends as Alessio Cavatore and Mark Vance, and Phil demonstrates his knowledge of fine cuisine.Already planning your force for next year's Welsh Open? 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.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Brad from the Bolt Action Alliance and Cast Dice podcast https://www.facebook.com/CastDicePodcast, kindly joins us to discuss the brand new Bolt Action Alliance Mission Pack. He talks us through his past, the formation of the Alliance and the thinking behind the missions we find in this exciting new pack: https://boltactionalliance.blogspot.com/2023/09/You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommiesYou can also find the link to buy a ticket for the English Open or support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Jonny & Phil discuss the most under represented unit in Bolt Action: the MMG team. Once they've worked out why they are so rarely seen, they discuss the best changes we could make to encourage players to deploy them.If you still need models for your English Open 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.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing Free French in Bolt Action using the rules found in the Western Desert and Battle of the Bulge books. You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommiesOr if you fancy creating your own French 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.htmlYou can also find the link to buy a ticket for the English Open or support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
The duo discuss the Warlords Cup and Britcon; what went well, what didn't and highlight the areas they think the tournaments could improve on, as well as briefly talking through their own gaming successes and failures.If you still need models for your English Open 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.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing early war French in Bolt Action using the Armies of France and Allies book. If you fancy creating your own French 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.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Join us as we take a long look at Tough Gut, the second theatre book for Bolt Action focusing on the Italian Campaign: what you need to know, what you might have heard but haven't fact-checked and why the new French units won't appear in a French generic reinforced platoon.
This is a longer episode so you'll find the sections time-stamped below:
0:01:00 Background0:05:30 Scenarios0:07:30 New British and Commonwealth units0:30:40 New US and French Units0:54:20 New Allied Italians Units1:03:00 New German Units1:36:40 New Italian Axis Units1:42:00 Commonwealth Platoons and Characteristics1:49:30 Theatre Selectors1:52:50 Generic Units/Generic Equipment/Appendix/Fortifications
If you fancy creating your own Tough Gut 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.htmlYou can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/