The Modeling Insanity Podcast

Send us a message here or email us at [email protected] Episode 52: Bad Etiquette, Toxic Groups & Honest Reviews: The Gloves Are Off Joining the insanity this episode are Jason Hanscom from Blue Ox Model Shop and the Model Car Mania Podcast, along with Frank Perrone, for a show packed with rants, controversy, hobby talk, and plenty of laughs. Rob kicks things off with TWO epic rants. First up: a discussion about what happens when proper show etiquette goes straight out the...

Send us a message here or email us at [email protected] Episode 51: IPMS Nats Aftermath: Brand Loyalty, Killer Kits & Hobby Hot Takes Fresh from the IPMS Nationals, the Modeling Insanity crew is back with stories, highlights, new releases, questionable purchases, and the usual post-Nationals exhaustion with Special Guest Ben Pluth. Then the gloves come off as the guys tackle blind brand loyalty and the modelers who will defend their favorite manufacturer to the death—even ...

Send us a message here or email us at [email protected] Episode 50 – The State of the Hobby For our 50th episode, we invited Dave Grummitt, Managing Editor of Military Modelcraft International to help us tackle one of the biggest questions in scale modeling: What the hell is happening to our hobby? Nothing is off limits. Has social media made the hobby better… or has it turned every build into a popularity contest? Are “likes” replacing craftsmanship? Are model shows still the...

Send us a message here or email us at [email protected] Episode 49: When Modeling Isn’t Enough What happens when building models isn’t the only thing that keeps your mind busy? In Episode 49, the Modeling Insanity crew takes a fun detour from the workbench to discuss what truly makes something a hobby. From relaxing pastimes to unexpected obsessions, the guys explore the activities that help them unwind, recharge, and maintain a healthy balance outside of scale modeling. Along...

Send us a message here or email us at [email protected] Episode 48: Artificial Intelligence, Real Inspiration, & Zero Personal Space Join Rob Riv, Frank Donati, Justin Ryan, and Steve Santucci for another unpredictable episode of the Modeling Insanity Podcast as they dive into a wide-ranging discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in the hobby. From AI-enhanced photos and generated artwork to the impact AI may have on how modelers share and present their ...