Episode 11 - "Beginner friendly" Advice

On this month's episode we celebrate one year of Talking Shire and answer lots of questions from the community.We have an exciting quiz this week too with Nick presenting ... it's always a treat!Get in touch with the podcast:[email protected]://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheForgeGamingBrass Oasis | A mechanical horror wargame set in a gargantuan desert city. | Patreon

In this month's episode we discuss the profiles in MESBG that we think represent accurately, or catfish us completely, compared to their book and movie counterparts!We take the opinions of the community and have a fantastic time with our quiz, this time from Johnathan!Thanks for listening!Local Creators: Ian Minto - TheForgeGaming on EtsyNick King - Brass Oasis - PatreonCheck out the latest blog, stats, and information on upcoming North East events at:www.NEHL.co.uk

On this episode of Talking Shire we sit down and talk about our advice for beginners. Some of the advice might be better than others, but we will give it all nonetheless.Also, who will come out victorious in this episode's quiz?Get in touch with the podcast at: [email protected] creator shoutouts:Ian Minto - TheForgeGaming - Etsy UKNick King - Brass Oasis | A mechanical horror wargame set in a gargantuan desert city. | Patreon

In this landmark episode we speak to Jack Thurlbeck all about the North East Hobbit League. We get some insight on what it is, how it all started and some interesting facts along the way. Jack has also done the quiz for this one too! Check out the NEHL website and find out how you have done in the North East of England this year, or maybe just see how we do things round here at www.NEHL.co.ukThanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 9 of Talking Shire! On this m0nth's episode, we answer a question sent in by the community. We rank our favourite parts of the hobby and debate which of narrative play or competitive play is better than the other.We also have the regular quiz, and Nick definitely raised the bar on this one!Wherever you are in the world, get in touch with the podcast: [email protected] check out:Brass Oasis on PatreonDiceforge - TheForgeGaming on Etsy

Welcome back to Talking Shire! On this months episode we delve into our hobby journeys and talk about our favourite models in the MESBG range and why, and how we brought them to life!This episode of the podcast has a lot of visual references and a visual based quiz, that can be found over on our Youtube channel - @talkingshirepodFollow along there for the best experience!We would love to hear from you all. Please get in touch with the podcast: [email protected]

Welcome to Episode 7 of Talking Shire. In this episode, we discuss custom events, special rules and what we love and hate about them. Do events get the balance right? What does the North East community prefer? ... how about we give everyone a free Legolas? Surely, that would be fun!Also, Johnathan and Nick battle it out in the quiz, which is ... quite difficult.Get in touch with the podcast at: [email protected] are also now on Patreon:https://patreon.com/TalkingShire?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

In this episode of the podcast we are discussing our most favourite heroes that cost under 100pts! You may be surprised by a few of the picks.We also have our regular quiz, where Jamie and Johnathan go head to head in quite an unorthodox quiz, based on answers given by the community, and beyond!Get in touch with us at Talking Shire and have your say ... [email protected]

In this episode we talk about the monsters of Middle Earth, what we like about them, and maybe a bit about what we don't! Find out who our favourite monsters are, and who wins this episodes quiz! Now with improved audio!

Welcome to Episode 4 of Talking Shire! This month we are taking a look at the winning lists of 2025, then completely ignoring them in favour of those lists that haven't won anything ... yet!Nick and Johnathan go head to head in this months quiz, who will pull ahead?Big thanks to Ryan Ailano for helping record and produce this episode.