Hobby Guys Hobby Time
Two long time friends discuss all things related to the wargaming hobby, from painting miniatures to playing in tournaments, kitbashing to Golden Demon. Join hosts Stef and Will for your fornightly wargaming fix. New episode every other Monday!
Episodes
71 episodes
Worst DnD Characters Ever: We Built Each Other’s Nightmares (Ep 70)
This week Stef and Will each build the worst possible DnD character for the other, then find out who hates theirs the most. Expect questionable choices and regret...Elsewhere: Stef is taking on Orctober and is well ahead of his goal to p...
Dan from Phosphex Party on Greetings From The Warp Christmas Doubles! (Ep 69)
This week Dan from Phosphex Party joins us to talk about Greetings From The Warp Christmas Doubles, the event he's running - with the Hobby Guys once again on painting awards duty.Elsewhere: Stef puts the new Warhammer Tone Pro paints to...
Running Tabletop Battles UK Open in Leicester: Event Recap (Ep 68)
This week we talk through running the recent Tabletop Battles UK Open event in Leicester, including what it was like judging the painting awards.Elsewhere: Stef's on track to finish his Helsmiths before the end of the club league, and Wi...
New Horus Heresy Armies for Tonka's Next Event! (Ep 67)
Stef and Will have both signed up for Tonka's next Horus Heresy event — and that means new armies. This episode they lay out their plans, painting schemes, and (probably overly ambitious) timelines.Elsewhere: Stef's been putting in serio...
Batch Painting 100+ Solar Auxilia: Stef's Sanity-Saving Tips (Ep 66)
Stef shares the batch painting tips that kept him sane while painting over 100 Solar Auxilia troops, and Will's deep in colour scheme planning for his new Ogor army - he needs help!Elsewhere: Stef relives an embarrassing moment from Iron...
Tonka Joins Us for the Hobby Escape Pod! (Ep 65)
This week we welcome Tonka onto the show for a chat about all things hobby, and to hear his picks for the Hobby Escape Pod — where he has to choose just one paint range, one game system, one miniature range, and one hobby project to save from h...
Iron Skull Painting Competition: Stef's Full Rundown + The Paint Pot Challenge Returns! (Ep 64)
Stef gives the full debrief on his experience at the Iron Skull painting competition — what he entered, how it went, and whether he came home with anything to show for it. Plus the Hobby Guys catch up on current projects and what's coming up on...
Warhammer Summer Previews Reaction + Tabletop Gaming World Cup FINAL! (Ep 63)
It's a big one this week. The Hobby Guys give their full reaction to the Warhammer Summer Previews — what's got them excited, what's left them cold, and what they're actually planning to buy. Plus, it's the grand final of the Tabletop Gaming Wo...
Two Events, One Weekend: Horus Heresy & Warcry Recaps + World Cup Quiz Semi Finals! (Ep 62)
This week the Hobby Guys recap a packed weekend at two events: Tonka's Horus Heresy Doubles narrative event, and Warhammer World's Warcry event. Plus, it's the semi finals of the Tabletop Gaming World Cup mega quiz — who makes it through to the...
Episode #61 - The Tabletop Gaming World Cup Quarter Finals!
In this week's episode the Hobby Guys play the quarter finals Tabletop Gaming World Cup mega quiz - who will make it to the semi finals?Elsewhere, Will reveals his selected project from last episode's options, and Stef's having a hobby s...
Episode #60 - The one where Will has had enough of Heresy
In this week's episode Will has a choice to make. 3 suggestions from Phosphex Party's Ross and Spin, and one from Stef - which one will he choose?Elsewhere, Stef talks about his experience at this year's MPO, and Will has devised Warhamm...
Episode #59 - Is Warcry Dead?
In this week's episode Stef talks about the recent Midweek Warcry event at Warhammer World (yes, another one!) - is Warcry actually dead?Elsewhere, the podcast has been infected with plague, Will's got some more juicy hobby drama, and Ho...
Episode #58 - Midweek Horus Heresy and Future Event Prep!
In this week's episode Stef talks about the recent Midweek Horus Heresy event at Warhammer World along with what he got up to in Amsterdam, and Will talks about his plans for the upcoming Tonka Doubles event.Elsewhere, lots of hobby has ...
Episode #57 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Salute 2026
In this week's episode Stef gives his good, bad and ugly of Salute 2026 this weekend.Elsewhere, Will has finally done some hobby! There's a new BFG port for the Horus Heresy, and Stef tests Will's knowledge in the 40k Pint Price Index ch...
Episode #56 - Hobby Guys Predict Golden Demon 2026 Adepticon Winners
In this episode the guys pick out some amazing entries for Golden Demon posted on Instagram that might win awards - as the episode was recorded before the awards ceremony! Here's their picks:
Episode #55 - Horus Heresy Blind Ranking
In this episode Stef gets Will to blind rank various things from the Horus Heresy universe.Elsewhere, the usual hobby antics (or lack of!), Warhammer Community has posted converted miniatures and a miniature painting TV show is in the wo...
Episode #54 - What Tools Do We Use Every Time We Hobby?
In this episode Stef and Will talk the essential tools they use every time they paint, build and play.Also, Stef's been on a boat, Will's been digging deeper into Trench Crusade drama and they play a quiz with the help of the boys from t...
Episode #53 - What Makes a Good Warhammer Scenario?
In this episode Stef and Will discuss what makes and good (and equally bad) scenario for wargames, both for narrative play and competitive play.Also, Stef's been doing a lot more hobby, they have a round of "Yourhammer or Warhammer" and ...
Episode #52 - The Good and The Bad of the Horus Heresy Throne of Skulls Doubles
In this episode Stef gives tells us about his experience at the recent Horus Heresy Throne of Skulls Doubles event at Warhammer World - everything that was good and also bad.Elsewhere, what's Will hobbying now Huron is finished? What's S...
Episode #51 - How the Warhammer hobby has changed since we were kids?
In this episode Stef and Will discuss what has changed in the Warhammer hobby since they were kids - both the good and the bad!Elsewhere, Stef is running out of time to finish the Solar for Throne of Skulls, and Will has finally finished...
Episode #50 - The Best Of The Hobby 2025 and Our 2026 Goals
In this episode Stef and Will look back on 2025 and pick their miniature of the year, video of the year and the biggest thing they've learned. Plus, looking forward to 2026 and their hobby goals.Elsewhere, Stef has a secret brewing and W...
Episode #49 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Greetings from the Warp Doubles 2025
In this episode Stef and Will look back on the recent Greetings From The Warp Horus Heresy Doubles event and give their Good, Bad and Ugly from the weekend.Also, Will is in a hobby pickle, Stef brings back a classic Hobby Time quiz, and ...
Episode #48 - The Biggest Hobby Fails!
In this episode Stef and Will tell some stories of epic hobby fails sent in by listeners! From smashed miniatures to lost armies.Also, has Will finished the trophies for Greetings From The Warp? And Stef has his 40k knowledge tested....
Episode #47 - Have We Entered a New Era of Warhammer Miniatures?
In this episode Stef and Will discuss the recent reveals at the Warhammer World Championships and discuss how they are a bit different to what we normally see.Also, Will takes on a "What's more" quiz, and look forward to the upcoming Gre...
Episode #46 - Golden Demon 2025 Winners Picks
In this episode Stef and Will pick their favourite winners from the recent Golden Demon competition at Essen Spiel 2025.Will also gets his revenge on Stef with a 6th Edition quiz, and they make their predictions for the previews at the W...