History to Hobby focuses on taking historical events and bringing them to the world of tabletop gaming primarily via the rulesets of Too Fat Lardies. With a focus on the Chain of Command ruleset join Ben and Evan as they discuss everything from the historical research to getting the minis on the table and everything in between.
History to Hobby Episode 8: Please Scale Down Your Expectations
Hosts Ben and Evan discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various miniature wargaming scales after a recording session doesn't go as planned.
1 Aug 2025
History to Hobby Episode 7: Mr. Steal Yo’ Green Stuff - Kit-bashing Chat with Scale History SLC
Jordan from Scale History SLC discusses kit-bashing World War II miniatures in 28mm with hosts Evan and Ben, exploring techniques to create unique poses and avoid repetition in miniature armies in this interview.
15 Jul 2025
History to Hobby Episode 6: Honey I Shrunk the Village! - Winter Ardennes Terrain Special with Misfit Machinations
Drew from Misfit Machinations discusses the research, design, and construction of a Senonchamps terrain board, revealing how they recreated a Belgian village in miniature.
23 Jun 2025
History to Hobby Episode 5: Pivot like Rommel - Iron Dice Eyes the Dyle
Hosts Evan and Ben discuss their shift from late war to early war interests, focusing on the French and German conflict in 1940 and early war armor.
7 May 2025
History to Hobby Episode 4: A Squabble at Senonchamps - Adepticon 2025
In Episode 4 Evan and Ben recount the “rigorous” playtesting of the “A Stand at Senonchamps” Chain of Command scenario and the effect of the streamlined forces. They also reflect on the startling lack of memory surrounding their convention games players’ names. Apparently tank and airplane statistics take up a lot of brain space. All jokes aside the boys divulge the excellent time they had hosting two of the Chain of Command games at Adepticon 2025.
For more History to Hobby and Iron Dice Gaming shenanigans check out Irondice.org!
15 Apr 2025
History to Hobby Episode 3: A Spätzle-ing at Senonchamps - Ben's Watch am Rhine Germans
Join Evan and Ben for an early morning chat about Ben’s German attackers at Senonchamps. This podcast was recorded at 4 and 5am local time... A little history, a little hobby, a pinch of banter, and a whole lot of coffee. This time with higher volume audio! Hopefully.
Winter Grenadiers Painting Guide - irondice.org/tutorials
9 Jan 2025
History to Hobby Episode 2: Star Spangled Banter - Evan's American Bulge Force
Join Evan and Ben as they dive into TO&Es and the history books as they chat about Evan’s American Task Force Browne. Force composition, model sourcing, and khaki oh my… While Chain of Command is the meat and potatoes Evan manages to sneak in tiny planes and contemplates which tank is the most airplane-like.
Winter American Painting Guide - irondice.org/tutorials
8 Jan 2025
History to Hobby Episode 1: Cold Open - Choosing a Scenario for Adepticon 2025
Join the hosts, Evan and Ben, as they talk about the history behind their snowy Senonchamps scenario for Chain of Command. Can they bring their plans to fruition before Adepticon 2025? Only time will tell…
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