The On Patrol Podcast

Join us as we talk with Paul, aka: Pitt History Guy, on how he went about making the battle of Lexington and Concord playable for wargaming ( hint: 32ft table). We also get a bit of his insight into making big participation games fun and playable for people brand new to the hobby.

Pitt History Guy (PHG) resources:

Favorite free wargame resources: https://nextgengaming.org/  https://www.juniorgeneral.org/

Favorite sources (current production only) of low complexity historic military boardgames: https://www.worthingtonpublishing.com/  https://www.bluepantherllc.com/collections/bmg  https://www.commandsandcolors.net/  https://www.commandpostgames.com/pub-battles/

Favorite low complexity, low cost all in one historic military miniatures reference books (available for $15 in PDF): https://canuckwargamer.wordpress.com/ 

The best 1/72 plastic soldier reference website: https://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/

Support Ukraine by buying your 1/72 soldier sets and tank & warplane model kits from Ukrainian manufacturers via a Ukrainian hobby shop that ships globally, such as this Kyiv shop with low cost postage and fast response and shipping: https://www.hobby.dn.ua/en/index.php/en

The On Patrol Podcast is back with another brand NEW episode! In episode 33, The Fightin’ Kentuckian and Wyndhurst Productions cross the Alps and vie for control of the Mediterranean in a rules review of Age of Hannibal, a fast-play ancient wargame built to deliver the flavor of massed ancient battles on your tabletop in a short amount of time. We cover what the system is trying to achieve, how mechanics like the Morale Clock and card-driven battlefields work, and whether it strikes the right balance between historical feel and playability. We also touch on gaming in 6mm and available supplements, bringing the Punic and Pyrrhic Wars to life with detailed scenarios, army lists, and campaigns. Is it accessible? Is it fun? And is it worth your time? Grab your gladius, sarissa, or scutum and join us on this episode of On Patrol to find out!

In this episode we interview the founder and owner of Brigade Games, Lon Weiss. Brigade Games has played a major role in the history of tabletop wargaming in the United States, being the first to bring many lines from overseas into the country. Join The Fightin Kentuckian and Wyndehurst Productions as they get to know the man behind the company and then the business itself on this episode of On Patrol.

Join Wyndehurst Productions and Fightin’ Kentuckian for the latest episode of the On Patrol Podcast as they sit down with legendary game designer Rick Priestley, a driving force behind the creation of some of the most influential wargames in tabletop history. His credits include Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer Rogue Trader, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Ancients, Hail Caesar, Black Powder, Bolt Action, and many more. In this in-depth conversation, we explore Rick’s early hobby roots, trace the path that led to his remarkable career, and delve into the design philosophy that has shaped decades of tabletop wargaming.

Join the Fightin Kentuckian and Wyndehurst Productions as they look back at 2025 to review all that they had accomplished or failed to accomplish over this previous year. They look at both their own hobby journeys as well as the progress the podcast has made. Towards the end of the episode, they look forward to 2026 and what it might hold for their personal projects as well as the podcast.