Paint All The Minis Paint Ramble

  This week I talk to Scott Radom about why he loves Star Wars Shatterpoint. I was a little bit turned off from Shatterpoint on release due to no crossover from Star Wars Legion, which I was pretty deep into, and also the special dioramas, promos, and other big marketing things I saw that made it seem like money may be more important than substance. So it was great to hear from Scott about all the things he likes about it, I dont think I am dropping everything to be involved with it, but I am more open to it than before. If you play it then give us a shout about all the things you like. Personally I like old school Star Wars, the first triology, so I am not too fussed about the shark dudes, bad company etc etc, cartoons and comics are not really what I personally like best about Star Wars, but it is great that the models for Shatterpoint are so diverse. It was great to have a reason to talk to Scott once more, amazing guy for sure. Hope you enjoy the chat.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Casey Garske a rules writer who has created Space Weirdos, Sword Weirdos, Stay Frosty, and Voidfighter which was recently published by Osprey Games. It was brilliant to speak to and get to know Casey, he has a fun loving, dont take life to seriously mentality and that certainly comes through in his rules writing. Thanks for coming onto the show Casey, I hope that everyone enjoys the show.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Mark about our feeling on general health and diet. Its about this time of year for a lot of us that we have indulged over christmas and with new years resolutions, we potentially reflect on what we do and what we can do. About 10 years ago I started to really question and reflect on life choices in terms of diet and general health. I have tried so many different things over the years, keeping what has seemed to have a positive effect and ditching things I felt didnt help enough. There are far too many things to talk about in just one show, and equally I am not some sort of health guru. I just wanted to chat to Mark about it, and if it gives you pause for thought then great! Equally if you want to chat about any of this further then you can come and hang out on the discord, link in the description. It will be back to regular episodes next friday!  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/89QFKXtVgJ

This week I talk to Ed from the Minisodes Youtube channel. Ed puts together content on his channel that mostly revolves around 2nd edition Warhammer 40k, although recently he has done some epic too. I personally really enjoy his channel and what I like most is what he explains in the show. He got tired of chasing the new thing, keeping up with new releases, and just wanted to enjoy our hobby for what it is, I heartily subscribe to that! You can tell that he is having fun in his videos and thats what we should all aspired to have! PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Derrick of the PATM discord, amongst other things. We have a rambly chat and eventually get on to talk about why he and we both love Unmatched. Still time to pick it up before christmas if you like the sound of it. Thanks to Derrick for coming onto the show, always great to find an excuse to chat.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/fAhXZZMtbc

This week I talk to Chris, the mind behind all things Unrelenting Brush. Chris is first and foremost a commission painter but he is also more than that and you get the feeling that he is becoming more than that. I wont talk about it any more here, you can listen to the show. But I can say that it was really fun and interesting talking to Chris and his insight and mindset are interesting to listen to, you can check out The Unrelenting Brush on all of the usual socials, you can add him, reach out, or whatever it is the youngsters do these days and connect with him.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/wutY3a4bU3

This week I talk to Martin of the 7th Son Youtube channel. Martin puts together videos and content mostly with historical and some fantasy vibes. You can see games like Pillage, Guards of Traitors Toll, and The Barons War.  Swing by and check out the channel to see if you would enjoy it! PATM Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/UDMjrjZp  

Hey,  We want to interact with you, we want to offer you an opportunity to be involved, get on it!  PATM Annual (Physical): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/303795/paint-all-the-minis-annual-2020 PATM Annual (Digital): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/530041/paint-all-the-minis-2020-annual PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/UDMjrjZp

This week I talk to Stuart of the Miniature Realms Youtube channel. Stuart puts together a wide range of content for us to enjoy from chats to tutorials to book overviews. I have wanted to talk to Stuart for a long time as he always comes across as a solid stand up chap who is passionate about our hobby, and he was! Thanks for coming onto the show Stuart, we appreciated hearing from you, and if you haven't checked out his channel then swing by and see if it is something you may enjoy.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/FDHZK94x

This week I talk to Smiddy once again, thats Dave Schmidt for those who didnt listen to our last show. Smiddy wanted to talk about why he loves Five Parsecs from Home. Thats it, he loves it. We meander along and have a ramble chat about the things that occur to us. It is also the first reported usage of my actual paint mixer in a show. Usually I shake my paints by hand in the show, you may hear this, you deffo hear me tinkling my paint brush in my cup for sure, but this is a bonafide hearing of the electric mixer! I saw the opportunity and I took it! Hoping for the Oscar for best natural ambiance now.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/FDHZK94x

This week I talk to Peter, who is a PATM discord member, fellow nerd, and also he has taken the dive into writing his own rules. I wont spoil any of the chat here but it was fun talking with him and I am sure I speak for all the listeners when we wish him all the best with his rule sets. In the chat Peter brought up sustainable gaming. As I come up on my first decade in gaming it is a good opportunity to take stock of what I have learned and why I am still in love with it. Back in episode 150 through 153 we talked about how people may hobby effectively and sustainably during our life, I am sure we will revisit it soon, but it came up in the show and if you are not familiar with those shows, then it may be worth having a wee listen. Both Peter and I believe in this concept.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/rAseucvH

This week I talk to Barry from the Optimal Game State Youtube channel. In the show we do the usual hobby history dive, along with talking about Barry's Youtube channel, being an analytical force for good in the games he plays, and also we talk about Warcry Card Creator that Barry husbands. It was great talking to Barry, thanks to him for spending an hour chatting with us.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/hnMq4Jv7

This week I talk to Alex from the Storm of Steel Youtube channel. Alex puts together content for games he loves, often playing solo, and his Youtube channel is one I enjoy. If you like the cut of his jib, despite him being a Yorkshireman, then check out his channel. Regardless of any Youtube channel he is an interesting guy to speak to and we spent a good chunk of time talking about Lard games, the cult of lard. Games from Two Fat Lardies. I love Lard games, a lot. You should check those out too.  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/vy5CduX7

This week I talk once again to Mr Stephen Baker the creator of Heroquest, Space Crusade, and Battle Masters to name just three! Stephen and I spoke first in Ep 257, in that episode we talked about his formative steps in the hobby and his first steps into the hobby industry, so if you havent listened to that yet then I recommend going back as it really sets the tone for this chat where we predominantly speak about Heroquest.  Heroquest is the starting point for so many of todays hobbyists and it is a brilliant example of so many iconic things coming together in one place. I wont spoil any of the chat but we start off talking about famous Stephen's and we end up with me yelling BRODESODE…..We both hope you enjoy the chat.  PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Matthew from the Bedroom Battlefields Podcast about playing games at what we would call "non traditional times". I would say that usually when we think of tabletop gaming we would think of playing at a club night during the week, or on a weekend afternoon. I personally play early am on saturday morning, Matthew likes to play then too and so we had a chin wag about it, and here are the noises we made! Its a bit of a tiddler this week, that wont be the first time Matthew has heard something like that, but the show is quite short so I added an extra long post ramble ramble on specifically about why you should take a look at the A Song of Ice and Fire game. PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Mark, we spoke back in episode 248 about him and his hobby history. This time we are speaking a bit about mental health. Today, the 10th of October 2025 marks mental health awareness day. Mark messaged me a while ago and wanted to put something together for it, so thanks Mark, nice one, we appreciate your care about this subject.  PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Jon Dawson once again, he was on back on Episode 240, this time he is talking about why he loved Gangs of Rome and Wild West Exodus.  Nuff'sed.... PATM Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Dave Schmidt. Dave is not only a hobby nerd like us but he is also a self published author. He writes the Clay and Aether saga and he's not done! He is writing more books as we speak, maybe at this very moment, so be quiet, dont disrupt him. It was great to talk to Dave, he is one of our own, he's been a member of the PATM discord for ages and he is always a positive presence and influence on those around him, thanks Dave, was a great chat and we all wish you the very best. Dave also sent us a snipped of one of his books and we can listen to that right after the intro, so if you like it you can check out the audiobooks or ye'olde'skool read if yourself versions. Its on Amazon, I picked up the series the other week and I have a bit of holiday coming up sooooooo, I am on it!  PATM Discord: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Rodman Hellman, you'll get that joke in a bit. We talk about what has been happening for him since we spoke back in 2017 and then go on to talk about his rule set County Road Z. County Road Z is a co op post apocalyptic game, it sounds super fun and it is one on my christmas/birthday list. I'm not going to go into the show more as it is nice to just listen to it unfold as we go.  PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4

This week I talk to Alex of the Alex Paints Tiny Things Youtube channel. We have the usual rambly chat about his hobby history, likes, and highlights. We dig into a big of competitive painting, and a whole bunch of other stuff. I am pretty sure I mention it in the show, but I generalise Scottish people a little in the show, I just wanted to ensure that I mention that this is in jest, and I am totally and fully aware that you cant generalise people, it was just a lighthearted bit of banter. I dont think it was too savage, but I just thought I would throw it out there.  It was great fun talking to Alex, he was insightful and interesting and his video work makes for a positive learning experience.    PATM Discord Link: https://discord.gg/eHYTf4Z7t4