Bad Internet Friends: A Show for the Miniature Hobby Enthusiast

Episode 31: In this episode Ivan and David discuss the upcoming closure of a good portion of Irregular Miniatures and think about the miniatures they've loved along the way. "Hello to all our customers and fans. March 25th 2026 will be the 45th anniversary of my founding Irregular Miniatures. Although it has been a difficult decision I have decided to retire and close down the business on that date. Irregular miniatures 2 and 6mm will continue their excellent work producing those scales, (and maybe even 10mm in due course). Running the business with the help of my wonderful family and various friends has been great, but after the recent death of my mother, father and sister it’s just not the same, and I would like to pursue various other hobbies. We’d like to thank all our kind and generous customers for their support and enthusiasm. It has been a real pleasure doing business with you all." -Ian Kay

Episode 30: In this episode Ivan and David talk Venusian Hammer. Prussians, and Aliens, and Dinos! Oh my!

Episode 29: In this episode David and Ivan dive deep into David's new adventure wargame Endless Hammer, built on Ivan's Squad Hammer ORC license and inspired by the Endless: Fantasy Tactics by On The Lamb.

Episode 28: In this episode Ivan gets a lot of things off his chest on the the making of Five Parsecs from Home: Planetfall.Find Five Parsecs from Home: Planetfall Here: Everyone in the world but the US: https://modiphius.net/products/five-parsecs-from-home-planetfall US: https://modiphius.us/products/five-parsecs-from-home-planetfall

Episode 27: Is historical wargaming disrespectful to our ancestors? Is weird war more disrespectful to our ancestors? Is there an era too recent or too taboo to wargame? Fox of the Hobby Homies Podcast joins Ivan and David for this investigative episode that gets to the bottom of this mystery.

Episode 26: In this episode David picks Ivan's brain on campaign system design for David's upcoming Endless Hammer beta release, and the two explore many options along the way. Tune in to learn what campaign system is right for you!

Episode 25: In this episide David is joined by a very special guest; Tom of Ferret Con. Learn all about Ferret Con from the man himself.

Episode 24: One year in, and David is going it solo. Tune in for a brief discussion on What You See Is What You Get and how it surprisingly didn't apply to Wargames Atlantic. Then, Ivan and David return to the lost Episode 24 to discuss WYSIWYG, Wargames Atlantic, and Paranoia: Five Clones from Alpha Complex.

Episode 23: In this episode with the clickbait style title, Ivan and David dive deep into Five Parsecs Tactics and the first expansion Field Commander's Guide.

Episode 22: Ivan and David take a deep dive into a new set of rules and an older set of rules from Nordic Weasel Games. Tune in to find out all about Musket to Rifle: Black Powder Skirmish Warfare and Rogue Hammer: Gothic Sci-fi Miniatures Gaming.

Episode 21: Ivan and David answer the question "Are you open to topic suggestions?" to which the BIF-cast crew answers "Yes." Tune in to find out what other questions Pureblind asks and has answered.

Episode 20: Ivan and David talk at you about starting a campaign, David discusses his solo Battletech Alpha Strike Hinterlands campaign and Ivan speaks of luring RPG folks into miniatures wargaming.

Episode 19: Ivan put out a call to all Nordic Weasel Games fans. "Ask Me Anything" he said. And the fans responded. Tune in and take a deep dive into Five Parsecs from Home, Five Leagues from the Borderlands, Forgotten Ruin, Mystic Space, the Unity setting, and the future of Nordic Weasel Games.

Episode 18: Audio Warning - Scott's mic was a bit off which may lead to a slightly unpleasant listening experience. In this episode David and Ivan are joined by Scott Wainwright; author of the Brutality series of wargames. Are two prolific game authors in the same podcast too much? Tune in the find out!

Episode 17: Ivan and David talk about a new Nordic Weasel Games title: SLAM 15. The reinforced platoon-level wargame is explicitly designed to give 15mm Sci-Fi miniatures manufacturers some much-deserved love.

Episode 16: Ivan and David come to grips with the cold, hard clutches of hobby burnout. What can you do when it has its sights on you? Tune in for tips and tricks from the pros.

Episode 15: This episode could feature just about any topic! Will it be about solo wargaming design? Will it be a heated discussion on the merits of 1mm scale simulationist skirmish sci-fi wargaming? Will it be that fated discussion on whether it's finally time to ban Hambut once and for all? Tune in to find out!

Ivan and David discuss why all the hip, cool designers are making their games solo. Let us dice deep into the solo wargaming mechanics of Rangers of Shadow Deep, Guards of Traitor's Toll, Battletech: Aces, and the mind boggling system Two Hour Wargames uses. It's time to discover a world beyond two fisting it like a Billy No-Mates.

Episode 13: Ivan and David are joined by a very special guest Youtuber DiceyGuy to discuss volunteer organizations in the wargaming, collectible card game, and table top role playing hobby.

Episode 12: Ivan and David talk about things they love about gaming. What are the stuff that got them into gaming and painting, what won them over, and what are the things that make them come back for more.