The On Patrol Podcast

Episode 35: A Discussion: Artificial Intelligence in the Wargaming Hobby. Evil? Good? Or both?

The On Patrol Podcast is back! In Episode 35, we dive headfirst into one of the biggest topics currently facing the tabletop wargaming hobby: Artificial Intelligence. Is it EVIL? Useful? A threat to creativity? Or simply another tool in the hobby arsenal? Maybe it’s a little bit of all of the above.
Joining us for the discussion are Travis of TableTop Command Post and Allen of GameCraft Miniatures, as we explore differing perspectives on AI’s growing role in tabletop gaming, hobbying, research, painting, content creation, and beyond.
To be clear from the outset: this is not a formal debate, an exhaustive analysis, or an attempt to recite every authority, argument, or controversy surrounding the subject. Instead, this is a conversation between reasonable and rational wargamers (assuming such people actually exist) engaging honestly with the benefits, concerns, and realities of AI in the hobby space. With only a limited amount of time, we focused on what we believe are some of the major issues and viewpoints currently shaping the discussion.
Whether you strongly oppose AI, strongly support it, or are still figuring out where you stand, we hope you’ll give the episode a listen and join the conversation (preferably in a reasonable and rational manner). Open dialogue is important if we want to keep the hobby tent as large and welcoming as possible. One of the best parts of this hobby is the opportunity to challenge ourselves with different perspectives, interpretations, and applications. Thanks in advance for the listen, view, and engagement. As always, we appreciate your questions, comments, critiques, and continued support.

Episode 34: The Shot Heard ‘Round the World: Wargaming Lexington & Concord on a 32ft table

Join us as we talk with Paul, aka: Pitt History Guy, on how he went about making the battle of Lexington and Concord playable for wargaming ( hint: 32ft table). We also get a bit of his insight into making big participation games fun and playable for people brand new to the hobby.
Pitt History Guy (PHG) resources:
Favorite free wargame resources: https://nextgengaming.org/  https://www.juniorgeneral.org/
Favorite sources (current production only) of low complexity historic military boardgames: https://www.worthingtonpublishing.com/  https://www.bluepantherllc.com/collections/bmg  https://www.commandsandcolors.net/  https://www.commandpostgames.com/pub-battles/
Favorite low complexity, low cost all in one historic military miniatures reference books (available for $15 in PDF): https://canuckwargamer.wordpress.com/ 
The best 1/72 plastic soldier reference website: https://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/
Support Ukraine by buying your 1/72 soldier sets and tank & warplane model kits from Ukrainian manufacturers via a Ukrainian hobby shop that ships globally, such as this Kyiv shop with low cost postage and fast response and shipping: https://www.hobby.dn.ua/en/index.php/en 

Episode 33: Age of Hannibal 2nd edition review

The On Patrol Podcast is back with another brand NEW episode! In episode 33, The Fightin’ Kentuckian and Wyndhurst Productions cross the Alps and vie for control of the Mediterranean in a rules review of Age of Hannibal, a fast-play ancient wargame built to deliver the flavor of massed ancient battles on your tabletop in a short amount of time. We cover what the system is trying to achieve, how mechanics like the Morale Clock and card-driven battlefields work, and whether it strikes the right balance between historical feel and playability. We also touch on gaming in 6mm and available supplements, bringing the Punic and Pyrrhic Wars to life with detailed scenarios, army lists, and campaigns. Is it accessible? Is it fun? And is it worth your time? Grab your gladius, sarissa, or scutum and join us on this episode of On Patrol to find out!

Episode 32: Interview with Lon Weiss and Brigade Games

In this episode we interview the founder and owner of Brigade Games, Lon Weiss. Brigade Games has played a major role in the history of tabletop wargaming in the United States, being the first to bring many lines from overseas into the country. Join The Fightin Kentuckian and Wyndehurst Productions as they get to know the man behind the company and then the business itself on this episode of On Patrol.

Episode 31: Interview with legend Rick Priestley

Join Wyndehurst Productions and Fightin’ Kentuckian for the latest episode of the On Patrol Podcast as they sit down with legendary game designer Rick Priestley, a driving force behind the creation of some of the most influential wargames in tabletop history. His credits include Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer Rogue Trader, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Ancients, Hail Caesar, Black Powder, Bolt Action, and many more. In this in-depth conversation, we explore Rick’s early hobby roots, trace the path that led to his remarkable career, and delve into the design philosophy that has shaped decades of tabletop wargaming.

Episode 30: A Year in Review. Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026.

Join the Fightin Kentuckian and Wyndehurst Productions as they look back at 2025 to review all that they had accomplished or failed to accomplish over this previous year. They look at both their own hobby journeys as well as the progress the podcast has made. Towards the end of the episode, they look forward to 2026 and what it might hold for their personal projects as well as the podcast.

Episode 29: Creating a Historical Wargame Scenario for the Tabletop With Jeffrey and Chris.

The On Patrol Podcast is back with another brand new episode! While enroute to eat Turkey or recovering from a Food hangover, give a listen or view to Episode 29: Creating a Historical Wargame Scenario for the Tabletop With Jeffrey Cavender and Chris Newman. In this episode, Wyndhurst Productions and Fightin Kentuckian sit down with Jeffrey and Chris of Wargamers of Ashland, KY, to examine their research, scenario rules, painting, game play, and lessons learned from bringing the Battle of Point Pleasant to the Tabletop. In just 120 days from flash to bang, Jeff and Chris created this historical refight to teach and demonstrate at the Battle's annual historical celebration festival. If you're curious about bringing a historical scenario (local or otherwise) to the tabletop, this episode is for YOU! As always, we appreciate any feedback, critiques or criticisms. So grab your spear, your shield, musket, belt-fed machine gun, or Shawnee Tomahawk and join us on this episode of On Patrol! Thanks in advance for the listen or view!

Episode 28: Commission Painters, an interview with Andy Singleton

In this episode, Fightin Kentuckian and Wyndehurst Productions sit down with author and commission painter Andy Singleton. First they get to know Andy and then explore the world of a full time miniatures commission painter.
You can reach out to and/or fallow Andy's work here: https://www.facebook.com/VolleyFirepainting
You can find his painting tutorial books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08BBMB2C3/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=e03f8cf4-77b6-4574-8063-eecefa989b4b&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=11fbf37a-dbf6-4b3c-87bf-17c1e9efa30e
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Episode 27: Hail Caesar, 3,500 years of wargaming potential!

From Chariots to the first arquebuses, we’re going to be diving into a rulesetthat attempts to set up a streamlined set of rules to be played across 3,500 yearsFrom the earliest city states to the War of the Roses…and everything inbetween..this is no easy task. However, the Hail Caesar 2 nd edition rulesetattempts to do just that.

Episode 26: Big Games with The Yarkshire Gamer

Join us as we interview Ken Reilly, better known throughout the globe as The Yarkshire Gamer. Wyndehurst Productions and Fightin Kentuckian sit down with a legend in wargames podcast to get to know the man and the mission of the "Big Game".