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A wargaming Podcast covering that modern day rarity, The Big Game. No 10 figures a side on a 3ft square table here old chap. All scales, all periods, so long as its BIG. You know what they say ”Go Big or Go Home” We, my friends have gone Big ! Each episode will look at a different aspect of the Big Wargame and do a little bit to bring them back into fashion. Is it a coincidence that Warlord games bring an Epic scale box set out just after this podcast went to air ! I don’t think so, so get on board the Big Game Train and let’s ride it down a 30 foot table. Regards Ken The Yarkshire Gamer
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Episode 41 - Nick Schofield - Papal Zouaves
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
This episode as previously stated will be something a bit different as I move away, just for a short while, from the usual tried and tested format.
Todays guest is Nick Schofield and although Nick had a brief dabble with wargaming when he was younger he hasn't rolled a dice for many years.
My guest works in the church and has studied in Rome so there is no wonder that he has gained an interest in looking at the British and Irish Volunteers in the Papal Army during the 1860s.
So with my first ever non-wargaming guest I have shifted things around a bit so regular listeners will notice that the tried and tested format has been put aside for this one episode.
I chat with Nick about his background and his wargaming experiences before moving onto the history of the St Patricks Battalion and the Papal Zouaves using his book Victorian Crusaders, published by Helion as my guide.
It was a great chat with Nick, he's very engaging and clearly knows his stuff and it was lovely for me to talk to someone about a subject I am very interested in as well as stepping outside the comfort zone of my regular format, its definitely something I will do again in the future.
Nicks book is available from Helion direct and also from many other book sellers, link below
Victorian Crusaders | From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914 | Helion & Company
Hope you enjoy this little excursion from the Wargames path and I will see you in 3 weeks time for another episode.
Until then Sithee
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
Comments (8)
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Cheers, it was a nice change up 👍
Saturday May 20, 2023
very intetesting
Monday May 15, 2023
Many thanks, it’s a period of history I’ve only recently found 👍
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Apologies 😆👍
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Damm you sir, this great episode has me heading towards a new period.
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Great episode about a subject I knew very little about. Every day is a school day . Keep em coming mate!
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Thanks very much 😀
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
An outstanding episode. A very interesting subject and great interview. Thank you both.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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