Hex Encounter

If you've spent even a modest amount of time in the wargaming world you've probably heard of a few of these genuine classics:  Ambush, D-Day at Omaha Beach, Hell's Highway, RAF The designer responsible for these gems, John H. Butterfield, was gracious enough to join us for an hour-long interview with our own Chad Mekash.  If you are a fan of wargame history and in-depth game-design then this episode is for you!  Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Download Episode 11 12 string intro provided by Leo Kottke

Adam, Brian and Chad are back with an extra special holiday episode of the Hexencounter Podcast. On tap: - Holiday sales, recent acquisitions and what's on the table - Uncle Traveling Chad shares his experience at BGG Con - Rulebooks:  the good, bad and incomprehensible - Brian gives a mini-review of the Napoleonic Battle Series - And more on the Up Front Kickstarter (we just can't help ourselves) Download Episode 10 Intro courtesy of Professor Brozman

It's October but we've got April on the brain.  Bloody April actually! Our friend Ty Snouffer stopped by to give us an in-depth review.  Pay a visit to his website:  Games from the Front for even more AARs and strategy talk.  Hey!  We got's ourselves a BGG Guild.  Stop by subscribe and join in the discussion.  We are also proud to be accepted into the prestigious Dice Tower Network of gaming podcasts! Ever wanted to know what it costs to get your own Con going?  Adam crunched the numbers for us.  It's a little salty.  Perhaps a kickstarter? Download Episode 09 Intro music by XTC...I mean Dukes of the Stratosphear.  Pip, pip, ol' chap!

Disclaimer:  There is so much fantastic wargaming discussion jammed into this episode it may melt your walkman! In this episode, we covered: - Gaming (war or otherwise) with the kids.  Brian loses soundly to his 5 year old in a game of Axis and Allies Guadalcanal .  Adam expounds on the historical accuracy of Loopin' Louie. - Congrats to Hans Kishel and Terry Simo on the recent release of their games:  The Blitzkrieg Legend and Bloody April - Adam gives us a big 'ole review of the PC version of Conflict of Heroes by Matrix Games. - Whats the ding'dang'dealio with this Upfront reprint?  It's being Kickstarted?  What do the guys think of that?  (Answer:  We don't like it! Download the epi to find out just how grumpy we can get about these things.) - The Guilded Age Begins Now!  ...ahem, by that I mean, we started a BGG Guild.  Come join us Download Episode 08 Twangy Bakersfield Intro courtesy of Buck Owens.

Are you tired of having to spend minutes out of your busy day *not* listening to a wargaming podcast?  Has it been weeks since you heard a thoughtful, intriguing discussion on iPad wargames and wargaming conventions? Do you miss your best grognard buddies Adam, Brian and Chad? Well....have I good news for you! Hexencounter Enterprises (LLC) is proud to present out new miracle product:  EPISODE 07! Download Episode 07 If you download within the next ten minutes, you'll receive a FREE mp3 copy of the podcast.  Can you believe it? Intro by the Hardest Working Man in Show Business

Hey wargamers! After a brief reprieve, the hexencounter podcast is back in the saddle.  Please give the show a download and welcome our new co-host:  Chad Mekash.  (please note, his addition has nothing to do with the Cousin Oliver Syndrome.  He's just a cool guy who knows his wargaming!) Chad is our convention expert and will be attending WBC.  Will Adam and Brian get off the fence and just go to GenCon already? Plus plenty of other good wargaming conversation.  Give it a download! Download Episode 06 Intro/outro pop music courtesy of Generationals.

Here's a nice, tidy episode for you all you wargaming fans. The feature du'jour is a interview with Tom Dalgliesh owner, operator, designer for Columbia Games.  We discuss a bit about ipad wargaming, samurai battles, how cool GMT is and where the heck are all the female wargamers?   We also take a moment to kick Kurt Schilling while he is down.  Get'em boys! Download Episode 05  Northwesternly intro by Neko Case

Hexencounter Podcast #04 Ingredients: - A fantastic interview with Joel Toppen, designer of the soon-to-be-published GMT solitaire game Navajo Wars - Navajo Wars BGG Page. - Adam and Brian meander through discussions on Gigantic German Guns and the Franco-Prussian War - What's the hubbub with the Virgin Queen?  Why are we all so hot for her?   And is Twilight Struggle really a wargame?  Just kidding....we know its not. - Old School Wargaming Attitude Want to join us on the show?  We are open to all manners of gaming discussion!  Join the fun! Email us:  wargamepodcast AT gmail.com Download Episode 04 Intro provided by Jan and his Keytar

Call me Ishmael. This podcast is so big... It needs an electric cart to ride around walmart.It made Texas self consciously put on a bigger belt-buckle.The members of Yes called it self-indulgent. But it's jam-packed with quality, folks.   In addition to Adam and Brian's usual inane, directionless musings on wargaming, we have: - an hour long interview with one of the best wargame designers ever, the talented Mr. Dean Essig. - an in-depth review of Stalingrad Pocket II by our good friend, Paul Franklin.   Download Episode 03 Intro Music courtesy of Psapp.

Woohoo!  Episode 02 is in the can and it is a big'un. Topics: - Euro + Wargames = ??? - Excellent hour long interview with game designer Terry Simo - News:  new releases, upcoming iOS games - bit'o East Front discussion Download Episode 02 Intro music by the incomparable RL Burnside 

Download Episode 01 Thanks for checking out the first episode our humble podcast.   Topics:  - Introductions and our gaming histories- Wargaming news and P500s- Vassal- Popular wargaming websites:  The Good, the Bad...well, mostly just the Bad. Low Rock sponsored by Morphine.   Running time:  62 minutes and change