Plastic Pressgang Podcast

by Eric Lofgren and Calvin Blitman

A podcast about making historical wargaming more welcoming and approachable, covering all aspects of the hobby, from rules to painting to 3d printing.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode 7: Alternate History

    Episode 7: Alternate History

    S01 E07
    01:15:31

    Calvin and Eric hang out and talk about alternate history historicals. Support the show! www.patreon.com/plasticpressgangpodcast As a reminder, there's also a listener Q&A coming up Any Day Now, and we're still looking for Q's to A: https://forms.gle/heaBgXDoLznA2ZFe9

  • Episode 6: What Makes a Cool Setting (for Us)

    Episode 6: What Makes a Cool Setting (for Us)

    S01 E06
    01:20:15

    Calvin and Eric discuss what sorts of elements appeal to us in a wargaming setting - from tactics to uniforms to media, and discuss some of our current favorites, as well as settings we should like but well...just don't. As a reminder, there's also a listener Q&A coming up Any Day Now, and we're still looking for Q's to A: https://forms.gle/heaBgXDoLznA2ZFe9

  • Episode 5: The Year of Our Lord 2023 in Review

    Episode 5: The Year of Our Lord 2023 in Review

    S01 E05
    01:09:14

    Calvin and Eric take a retrospective look at Episode 3 of 2020 - "In Which The Writers Are Running Out of Ideas". We discuss our hobby accomplishments (or lack thereof) as well as where we want to head in the new year.

  • Episode 4: The Pikeman's Lament Deep Dive

    Episode 4: The Pikeman's Lament Deep Dive

    S01 E04
    01:17:28

    Calvin and Eric talk about The Pikeman's Lament, by Daniel Mersey and Michael Leck, published by Osprey. A "big skirmish" game for the pike and shot era, this game is solid, quick playing, and responsible for many of our current shenanigans.

  • Episode 3: Making History (on a 3d Printer)

    Episode 3: Making History (on a 3d Printer)

    S01 E03
    01:06:03

    Calvin and Eric discuss 3d printing - what it's for, how to get started, tips, tricks and pitfalls, and recommendations for starter printers.