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Old Books with GraceOld Books with GraceDiscovering John Duns Scotus with Thomas WardToday, Grace chats with Dr. Thomas M. Ward about the challenging Scottish philosopher and theologian, Blessed John Duns Scotus. He is also the very unfair origin of the word “dunce”! This is ironic when thinking about one of the most complex, subtle scholastic theologians of the Middle Ages.  Thomas M. Ward is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He specializes in the history of philosophy and theology of the Middle Ages. Ward is the author of After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher, and has recently translated, with commentary, John Duns Scotus...2024-10-0257 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: getting started with commander on a budgetThis episode I go over some of the ways that you can start playing Magic gatherings most popular casual format commander on a budget. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2022-01-1142 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Space Marine PloysLet's talk about the Strategic and Tactical Ploys available to the Space Marines and how you can use them for your games of Kill Team! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-12-2923 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: The Best Space Marine Fire TeamI give the lowdown on the best fire team for the space marine faction found within the compendium. I go over my reasons why I think is probably the most flexible and adaptable team to bring to the table and how I discover them and the successes I've had with the team itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-12-2321 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: My Full Space Marine IntrospectiveI go into probably more detail than I should about the space marine faction and what data sheets I think are relevant for new players to the faction and new players to kill team. I explain the different ploys available within the compendium and how to use them within your games and how to understand them on a basic level to help you win more. And I even go over some builds that I feel are most "optimal" and some builds that I feel are "fluffy" and fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2021-12-0857 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Blue and White Control Deck TechI talk about one of my favorite casual decks that I've built for a budget player. Using one of the most iconic magic cards ever created, and how you can get it for less than 10 bucks. If you want to try control and try blue and white as colors for Magic the Gathering, come check this episode out and you can check the deck out here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4160059#paper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-12-0614 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialFinancial Friday: Building a BudgetArguably the first and most important step you need to take in your financial health journey is planning a budget for you and/or your family unit. Knowing is half the battle and when you can develop a good budget that fits within your means and that you actually agree to and feel comfortable with it's going to bring you a lot more peace in your life and allow you to feel less stressed out about where your money is going month and month. Let me share with how I would go and construct a budget from the ground up! ...2021-12-0335 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: KT Chalnath Box... Is it worth it?I dive into whether or not I think the new box for kill team is worth your time and your money. I go over what can be found in the box and go over comparable sources to understand if you're actually getting your money's worth! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-12-0115 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Churn the Grave Deck TechI provide a step by step breakdown of a super budget Mono Black Deck that gives you the power of playing in a graveyard. If you want to play a casual modern deck that helps you channel your inner necromancer without breaking the bank, this is what you will need! Check the deck out at: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4434766#paper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-2915 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialFinancial Friday: 3 Principles to Live a Financially Healthy LifeToday I give you an overview of my three principles that I might self adhere to to live a financially healthier life, and talk a little bit about My background and a greater understanding on how you should take this information in. My goal with the financial Friday episodes are to help those alleviate anxiety surrounding your financial health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-2609 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: LGS Game Review, Heretic vs Loyalist AstartesExcitedly I share one of my most recent games I've had the opportunity to play at my local gaming store. Where my Darksteel Intercessors went up against my Chaos Space Marine kill team. I explain how the game went Some of my takeaways from playing and what my lists look like is far as what we were bringing to the game, and how I fared compared to my opponent! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-2425 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Going Infinite on a BudgetWinning magic is a lot of fun, but winning magic in the way that you want to win is even better! Join me today as we talk about the card Thopter Foundry and how you can make a modern deck that allows this to go infinite without having to pay way too much money. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-2216 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Should Third Party Rule Sources be Allowed?I cover a touchy subject around whether or not you should be allowed to use third-party sources to gather the rules for your favorite war game or skirmish game. I cover a situation that happened at a local gaming store and how each party's interaction can shape this hobby and community going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-1717 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Selesnya CharmI go over arguably the best allied color pair charm that there is and while every mode is useful and what decks you can be playing this in that involve the colors green and white. Great for competitive players, and great for casual players looking to find cheap powerful cards to add to their decks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-1508 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: My Pauper Journey Starts AgainI talk briefly on what the Pauper format is, how I have gotten back into it, and where I plan to go with it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-1514 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Gruul CharmThis episode goes over the red and green charm out of the charm cycle, I go over ways that it is beneficial in the sideboard and in your main deck for your strategies and themes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-0806 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Dimir Charm Card SpotlightI talk about one of my least favorite charms in the whole guild charm cycle. But I go over how it can be effectively used and some reasons on why you want to bring it into your decks! Come see what the guild of shadows can bring with their charm in hand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-0108 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Rakdos Charm Card SpotlightToday I delve into the red and black charm in my charm cycle, talking about ways you can use lactose charm and include it into your decks especially as a control player! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-11-0107 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialTavern Tuesday: My Ideal Party CompositionLet's talk what members of your party should be present, and what roles they should be fulfilling in order to make the ideal party. Great for getting brand new people into the game and typically have enough strengths to shore up each other's weaknesses during gameplay and when you're crafting your adventures as a dungeon master. I share my preferred classes, and I share the overall themes or roles that can be a little bit more flexible for your preferred gameplay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2021-10-2616 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Azorius Charm Card SpotlightI go into probably too much depth on how I love the card Azorius charm and how you are underutilizing it in your casual and budget decks! Not only is this card a good piece of removal but it's also flexible to get you out of a tight spot! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-10-2509 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Serra Angel Card SpotlightThis episode I go into probably too much detail over one of my favorite all-star angels that I've played In many of my casual and starter decks. I explain the power that actually comes with Serra Angel and how you can make her work for your decks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-10-1812 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: My Deck TemplateThis episode I go over the template I use whenever I am first constructing a magic the gathering deck. This is aimed towards new / casual players who are wanting to build their first or second magic decks, or establish players looking for an easier way to build kitchen table decks for their friends to play with. I have used the template over the years, and have done some tweaking to it and some changes to it, but has helped tremendously to making it feel like I am playing more magic and having more of an impact on the game while...2021-10-1127 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Kiln Fiend Card SpotlightI go over Kiln Fiend the ways In which I have used it, and some of the popular formats you can find for this card for the casual and competitive Magic the gathering player --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-10-1111 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: What deck should you be playing?This episode I go over some of the ways that I recommend beginners start learning about the game and getting a better understanding of what play styles and colors you really enjoy. I talk a little bit about the "Rule of Cool", player personality profiles, and some of the different archetypes and color play styles you might find you enjoy based on other activities you enjoy in your life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-10-0423 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Getting into it in 2021For new and existing players getting new players in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-09-2735 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Kill Team Thoughts, Testing out the SystemI give you some of my insights as somebody transferring from kill team 2018 to kill team 2021. I share some of the challenges I've had with the new system, but overwhelmingly share some of the positive insights I see with this new system now that I've gotten to try a few games out. I also provide advice around what peripherals are needed to actually play and engage the game as somebody coming over to it brand new or from the old system! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2021-09-2220 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Mana bases for the Casual to CompetitiveI dive into the basics of building an effective manabase on a budget. I explain some of the cards that I have used personally and building kitchen table magic decks and my journey of upgrading those to more optimized and competitive mana bases for formats like modern. Great for casual players looking to build their first few decks, and great for experience players who are looking to take their decks to the next level --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-09-2019 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Mana Ramp in CommanderI explain what Mana Ramp is, why you want it, and some examples on how to evaluate what are good and bad pieces of ramp for your money --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-09-1309 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Initial Thoughts on Kill Team 2021I go over my initial thoughts of the game of Warhammer 40k: Kill Team (2021) after I have read through the rules and before playing any games. I go over some of my feelings of the edition and share some criticisms I have with the new edition but go over the primarily hopeful and excited features this game will bring! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-09-0815 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialChannel Update! Kill Team, Magic, and DnDJust a quick update on what I'm looking to bring to the channel in the future coming up! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-09-0802 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Arcanis, the omnipotentIn this episode I go over one of my recent commander decks that I have built. I explain what kind of deck he is being run in, and why you might want to look at the archetype overall for your next game of EDH. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-09-0612 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: How to Paint Your Army/Kill Team as a NoobThis episode I share with you my experience and getting to the hobby and the painting side, and I give you some ideas of what how you can make your life simpler on the painting side of the hobby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-07-2821 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Starting Space Marines on a BudgetIn this episode I go over how I would start collecting space Marines for Warhammer 40K if I were to get into the hobby today. I go over a few different options that games workshop provides and some of the ways that you can go about building your army if you are more hobby-centric and are willing to take some risks with building your models. I primarily focus on how to start off with a combat patrol list aiming to be less expensive than buying a combat patrol box. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2021-07-2126 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Building a Budget Control DeckCheck out the sample deck here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4160059#paper This episode, I dive into my thought process of building a budget control deck for those of you wanting to dive into the archetype. I use a Blue/White (U/W) deck to explain my methodology! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-07-1919 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialChannel Update: New Edition of Kill Team New Jhammspecial ContentI just inform you guys as my faithful listeners on some of the changes I'm making with my podcast. With the new release of the new kill team, I want to let you know what content I am planning on bringing to you in the future for the games. I briefly go over some of the pros and cons of the new kill team and why I will be playing it when it is released. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-07-1614 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialBonus: Kill Team, "New Edition" WishlistOctarius release will be on us tomorrow and with many speculating there will be a new edition (or at the very least) new additions to the current edition. I throw my hat in the ring and share what I think could bring a cool and much needed shake up to the Kill Team format! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-07-0908 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialGuard Drill Thursday: Advantage of ModelsI focus on how Astra militarum lists take advantage of multiple models to outnumber and competitively take on elite factions like the Space Marines of loyalists and heretic factions. I also break down how I make "fire teams" to outmatch my opponents, on the board. Great for casual and competitive kill team guard generals! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-07-0823 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Ways to make Narrative Play Work!And this episode I go over ways to make Warhammer 40K and Warhammer kill team narrative play games work for you. I give you the examples that games workshop provides out of their official rules and how they can have pros and cons to playing them, and I go over the way that I have forged narrative campaigns for Warhammer 40K and Warhammer kill team by using my history and experience of being a dungeon master for D&D! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2021-07-0738 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialGuard Drill Thursday: Company/ Platoon CommandersI visit the data sheets and the advantages you give yourself when you bring a company / platoon commander to your kill team roster. I go over some of the choices that work well for "fluffy" lists and choices that work well to eat out the most that you can for competitive lists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-07-0110 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: my favorite kill team missionsThis episode, I go over my top three picks for kill team missions out of the core rule book. I touch on some of the differences between the open play missions, the narrative play missions, and the match play missions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-3017 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialHow to Start a commander/edh deckI go over what the commander format is for Magic the gathering, and explain some of the ways that you can get started in acquiring or building your first commander deck --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-2819 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialGuard Drill Thursday: How to start Militarum in Kill Team on a BudgetI go over how I would start playing Astra Militarum on a budget if I were approaching the hobby again and how the new upgrade to Cadian Shock Troops has changed my approach. Great for newcomers and casual players. This episode or not going to be the competitive "end all" winning list, but a great way to begin with 1 box! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-2414 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Sergeants and how to bring em.This episode I go over sergeant models for both Warhammer 40K and kill team and what wargear options you should be bringing, and how what you equip them with will change between games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-2311 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic color pie: GreenLet's talk about arguably the best supporting color of all of Magic and how you can make it support others or stand on its own two feet! Great options for budget/new players to learn themes that cross sets and ideas for deck building. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-2121 minOld Books with GraceOld Books with GraceAusten's Persuasion: Ch. 4-6 Vol. 1 with John IrwinIt's week two of the Summer Old Book Club! Read alongside Grace and her brother, John Irwin, as they discuss chapters 4-6 of volume I of Jane Austen's Persuasion. Grace and John talk about meeting Captain Wentworth (in memory) for the first time, Jane Austen's meanest and most phallic joke, Regency-era ideas about class, the wretched Mary Musgrove, and so much more... 2021-06-181h 10JHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialGuard Drill Thursday: Regimental Doctrines for Kill TeamThis episode I solely focus on the regimental doctrines you can find for kill team out of the elites expansion and why you should be play with them as a casual/competitive player. I go over ways that I have used these doctrines and the ways others have played it on the competitive and casual scenes and how they can add a little bit more flavor and power to your Astra Militarum lists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-1720 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Kill Team: 200pts is the new 100ptsAnd this episode I dive into why I like to play with larger kill team games. I explain ways that it benefits both the competitive player and the casual player for Warhammer 40K kill team! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-1617 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Red Color PieLet's talk about the fervour and ferocity found in the color red. I break down the themes and common creatures found in the color pie of red. Great for budget and for season players from competitive to casual! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-1416 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Militarum Orders in Kill TeamI go over the competitive advantage the Astra Militarum gets when using orders for their faction and explain some of the faction tactics you can use to make the most out of your Kill Team full of Guardsmen! Great for casuals and the casually competitive! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-1019 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: plasma gun discussionThis episode breaks down what a plasma gun is what profile it fits great in and ways you can maximize your efficiency using this weapon load out for your models. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-0909 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Building your core and upListener question answered on how to get started with Kill Team when you are limited on what you can buy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-0919 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Color Pie BlackTake a look at the common themes and creatures you can find among the color of Black in Magic the Gathering. How can you make one of the most versatile and powerful colors in magic work for you and your budget and experienced decks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-0715 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialPersonalizing Your Army's Lore: Warhammer 40k and Kill Team.I dive into how to personalize your own Regiment/Chapter/Sept/etc in Warhammer 40k and Kill Team. I focus on ways that you can build a background for your custom characters and forces to help fit them into the Warhammer Universe. The foundation is set and I give an example of how I have used it for my custom regiment: The Valoris 5th. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-06-0229 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: The Color BlueI break down some of the common creatures and themes you find in the color blue I also give strategic insight on how budget players can craft their decks to use the themes commonly found in blue across multiple sets of Magic the gathering! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-3121 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialBonus Warhammer episode: My Scions. where I am and where I plan to go!Today I just really felt like talking about my Astra militarum scions. I have been really motivated to play with my Valores Stormguard as of late. I want to share with you all why I'm choosing to make this my main faction for kill team where I am currently with the team and the army overall, and where I intend to go with it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-2814 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Exploring White in the color PieIn this episode I emphasize some of the common themes you find set to set in the color pie of white. I give insight on my experience playing with these themes and how they can be beneficial to you as a budget/ new player. I go over some of the common decks that you have seen these played in and go over other arch types that can be handy in the colored pie of white! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-2427 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialSpecial Bonus Episode: Kill Team Scions vs Astra MilitarumExcited to play some kill team again, I go over an after action battle report that took place today where my Scion's (The Valoris Stormguard) took on Alex's (Si1ent_Squirre1) Astra Militarum Cadians. Tune in to hear if I think playing Scions is worth it, how the tactics and gameplay worked, and hear how the teams fared overall! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-2412 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialKill Team Specialist BreakdownFor those of you looking to learn some of the basics of specialists in kill team (specifically found in the core rules). I go over why specialists are important for those who are casual, competitive, and in between! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-1927 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Finding Strategy in the List BuildingI go over some ways to adapt your kill team to be more efficient against a wider range of opponents. I explain the differences between making a take-all comers list and a more honed list. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-1223 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Sniper RiflesI go into a deep dive into the special weapon known as sniper rifles. I share with you why I think that the sniper rifle is under-valued by others in the community and how I think they can actually be used in both Warhammer 40K and kill team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-0511 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialKill Team: Core Tactics and Command PointsI explain some of the core tactics found on page 65 of the rules. I explain how these can add flexibility and a new dynamic to your games if you haven't tried playing with them before! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-0510 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialPiloting What You Love in Your HobbiesI give some advice on avoiding "burnout" or "hobby fatigue" in your various hobbies, be it on the tabletop or out in public. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-05-0310 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialThe Ultimate Guide to Beginner Listbuilding for Warhammer 40kI give you the low down on how the list building process works and how you should be looking at the hobby of Warhammer 40k as someone completely new to the game. I aim to answer the questions many new players face and work towards quelling your fears! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-3040 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: Bolt Rifle VariationsI have another nice short and sweet episode going over the different bolt rifles that you can find for your intercessors for both Warhammer 40k and Kill Team alike. I go over what situations I would bring them in and how I would rate them if you only had to go with one choice! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-2820 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialTavern Tuesday: NPC Followers, Making Life Easier For EveryoneI cover the many ways I have used NPC Followers for DnD, and how I prefer to run them and how my players have preferred them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-2717 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer Wednesday: open war mission packI talk about the open war mission pack that you can buy for Warhammer 40K. I let you know why I think this might be a product that you might want to pick up and a reason why you may not want it. I also explain how I use this deck of cards to play matches of kill team! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-2114 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialTavern Tuesday: Crafting in DnDI go over a 3 step method of adding crafting to your Dungeons and Dragons world, either behind the scenes as a DM or for your players to take part! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-1312 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Monday: Diversifying for Multiplayer!I bring in some numbers on how much of a card type you should be bringing in for your decks for Multiplayer MtG games! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-1212 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer wednesday: terrainIn this segment I go over the terrain to begin with for brand new players getting into Warhammer 40K. I explain the differences between the more budget options and the more expensive options. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-0712 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialTavern Tuesday: Objective Based Adventures for DnDI go over the 3 steps I use to create simple and complex quests and adventures for Dungeons and Dragons, allowing you to easily fill your worlds with tasks your players can undertake! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-04-0612 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer 40k: Company Commander and Lord Commissar ShowcaseI give you some stats ony 2 favorite HQ options for the Astra Militarum and which one I favor in a infantry focused guard list! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-2410 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialTavern Tuesday: Factions for DnDThis Tavern Tuesday I share with you some easy steps for making factions for DnD with my rule of 3 world building focus! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-2314 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Mondays: Removal EvaluationI go over an easy way to evaluate your removal spells for your decks and how each factor can effect the price of your deck. Looking to help beginners or seasoned deck builders with creating budget or competitive decks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-2215 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialCatan Dice Game: Filthy Casual FridayI give a brief synopsis on the Catan Dice Game and explain why this is a cheap game to play by yourself or with a couple of friends, when looking for a quick fix where you can roll some dice! You can find the Catan Dice Games at most major retailers and Local Gaming Stores where available, or buy directly from online! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-1905 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer 40k: Primaris Lieutenant TalkI share why I love the Primaris Lieutenant and a few of the reasons you should be looking at him too for Warhammer 40k --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-1708 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialTavern Tuesday: Intro Environment for your DnD CampaignsI go into my 3 step method of creating an environment that gets your players into your games of Dungeons and Dragons. Be it in your session or in your campaign, you have to start somewhere! Learn an easy way to describe your environments, envoke role play, and get your players on their quest! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-1617 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMtG: Next Step Deck Building for BeginnersThis episode goes over three important steps when building your next Magic the Gathering Deck, while touching on deck building tips mentioned in previous episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-1613 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialDnD Talk: Alex Special Guest!I dive into DnD with my best bud Alex. We go over his experiences with DnD. How he got started, his take on playgroups, campaigns, character creation, and other aspects of this amazing game! Check him out on Twitch and just about every social media site as Silent_S_quirrel. Check him out when he streams or hit him up with any questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-1559 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer 40k: Leader roles defined and expanded onDue to popular demand, I go in depth a little more on my battlefield role of Leader and how you can better use HQ and Elite slots for your army for Warhammer 40k, and how I use the role for my armies now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-1009 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMtg: Card draw and filtering for the casual playerI go into a basic "level up" concept for new players as many have fallen into this pitfall around including too many of one card in your deck, and how card draw/ filtering can help you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-0909 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialHow to start being a Dungeon MasterI go over the bare basics for running your own homebrew adventure as a Dungeon Master in Dungeons and Dragons and how you can make things easier for you: 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Homebrew vs Module 22:10 - Simplify Homebrew 36:42 - Creating the first Adventure 55:29 - NPCs + Monsters 1:12:08 - Rewarding Players --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-03-031h 27JHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialKill Team Template for BeginnersLooking into Warhammer Kill Team for the newer players seeking to build your first team. I give some advice on ways to perceive your models and how to make either a focused team or a well rounded one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-01-1912 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMagic Anchor: Jace's PhantasmThis episode is treated as a card spotlight for the 1 mana aggro mill spotlight card. I go into a method of thinking for building around this card and find others that work similar or enable it for the win! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-01-1711 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialCall of Duty Warzone: Why I playI share with you why I play CoD Warzone and why you should to! This free to play game is a ton of fun if you enjoy the genre and could be your next FPS fix. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2021-01-1407 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialKill Team: The Tiny Leaders of 40k?I go over what Warhammer 40k Kill Team is, and why it might be a good idea to get into it as a new or established player in the hobby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-12-2013 minJHamm SpecialJHamm Special40k Intro into KitbashingI explain what kitbashing is, when it can usually be used, and why it can be worth it in more ways than one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-12-0911 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialFostering a 40k PlaygroupI go into the things that you will need, materialisticly and emotionally/mentally to start and foster a healthy playgroup for Warhammer 40k. I also go into a basic mission structure to teach others the core mechanics of the game, making you better at teaching this wonderful game! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-10-3030 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMy Detatchment Template for Warhammer 40kI go into my method to building a sound army list for Warhammer 40k that is great for beginners or seasoned players getting into alternative armies other than their main force. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-10-1220 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer 40k One Box Army: Astra MilitarumI go over one way to get started in Warhammer 40k with the Astra Militarum by buying only one $36 box. I go over the Detachment they are used in, their battlefield roles, and how to put them together. Follow along on Twitter on our page @JHammSpecial or by looking for #1BoxMilitarum --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-09-3025 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialThe Tale of 2 Chapters: Warhammer 40kDelving into another way to get started in Warhammer 40k with a friend for cheap! I dive into a budget friendly army for new players to master and split! I focus on keeping purchases minimal and armies flexible for a strong start to the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-09-0834 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer 40k: Combat Patrol 9thI go into a great way to start playing matched play games of Warhammer 40k in Combat Patrol. Rolling out with the new edition of 9th, this battle size is great for new and seasoned players. I explain what it is, and why I will be playing it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-08-2822 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWarhammer 40k: The first CastHaving been someone who is hooked on Warhammer 40k since early 2020, and with a new edition coming out, I want to share some insight on what the game is, what you need to play, and some tips to get in it as cheaply as possible! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-08-2634 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialHow to Build Your First Magic Deck!This episode, I give some insite on a basic way to build your very first Magic deck from scratch. While intended for those who are at least a bit familiar with Magic the Gathering and the way to play the game, it is aimed for beginners pr established players who want to build quick decks for friends. In the episode we do go over a Budget Modern deck I made as an example of how tonget started, and I go through the synergy that it has in place. Find the decklist here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2925925#paper --- Send...2020-05-2821 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialDungeons and Dragons for the new DM: Start your village today!I go into an introduction to being a Dungeon Master and starting from the best place possible: your setting hamlet/village/town. Start the foundation to your game right and homebrew today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2020-05-2627 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialMTG Tiny LeadersI think back to my time playing one of my favorite formats and why you should just give it a shot! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2019-01-1717 minJHamm SpecialJHamm Special1-Shots and Basic CharactersI talk about what the basics of 1-shot campaign in Dungeons and Dragons and my three step method on how to make basic characters for players and Dungeon Masters --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2019-01-1019 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialDropping into D&DA brief description of my hiatus on anchor and how I got into D&D --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2019-01-0700 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialWelcome to my stationThe introduction for the station --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2018-10-0601 minJHamm SpecialJHamm SpecialJHamm Special (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jhammspecial/support2018-10-0500 minThe Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge PlayersThe Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players2. Bob Hamman - The GOATBob Hamman requires no introduction in bridge circles. His name is synonymous with success at the games highest level. Find out what makes him such a dynamic personality away from the table in this rare conversation.2018-03-101h 13