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The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast, Series 5, Episode 5 - Rivers, Elephants, Catafracts and moreThe MeG podcast is back again for an episode where the team chat about rivers and a number of troops types used in recent competitions that caught our attention.
The show notes with links can be found here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-meg-podcast-series-5-episode-5.html
2025-05-271h 48
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast, Series 5, Episode 4 - Sixteen Kingdoms to Tang ChineseThe MeG podcast is back for an episode covering the complex period of Chinese history from the Sixteen Kingdoms period to the rise of the Tang dynasty.
Richard takes us through the history along with a helpful flow chart of dynasties, and we all bring an army list for discussion.
The show notes can be found here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-meg-podcast-series-5-episode-4.html
2025-03-311h 53
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast, Series 5, Episode 3 - Catafracts and KnightsThe MeG podcast is back for an episode inspired by a post on the MeG Forum asking about the differences between catafracts and knights.
The usual suspects, Richard, Matt and Nik, discuss these troops and have a couple of lists for your consideration.
The lists discussed can be found on the blog - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-meg-podcast-series-5-episode-3.html
2025-03-061h 52
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast, Series 5, Episode 2 - 2024 Christmas SpecialBeen a while, but the podcast crew are back with what we will loosely call a "Christmas Special". No single topic this time, but we chat on a few topics with a special guest.
Hope you enjoy it.
Lists discussed can be found here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-meg-podcast-series-5-episode-2-2024.html
2024-12-201h 47
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast, Series 5, Episode 1 - AlliesThe podcast team return after a bit of a summer break and bring you a new podcast on a bit of a different topic.
In this episode we look at Allies.
Most of the lists mentioned in the podcast can be found on the blog at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-meg-podcast-series-5-episode-1.html
We thoroughly enjoyed making this episode - something a bit different - and hope you do as well. If you have any ideas for future content please drop us a line at nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
2024-09-152h 09
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 8 - The "Great War" of the Tenth Century: Battle of BrunanburhThe MeG Podcast team are back with a look at 10th century Britain and in particular the Battle of Brunanburh.
The usual team of Richard Jeffrey-Cook, Matt Haywood and Nik Gaukroger were joined by Simon Stokes who has run a big MeG game of the battle at his club, the Luton Lancers. He has kindly made the information used available to us for this podcast and it can be found in the show notes along with other links and army lists at:
https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-meg-podcast-series-4-episode-8.html
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The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 7 - TerrainThe usual team of Richard Jeffrey-Cook, Matt Haywood and Nik Gaukroger were joined by Paul Stovell to have a wide ranging conversation about terrain in MeG.
Hopefully this discussion is informative and gets players thinking about how terrain works and is used in MeG, as well as how we represent it on the table.
2024-05-311h 51
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 6 - A Million Elephants: Southeast Asian ArmiesIn this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at some armies, and enemies, from the Southeast Asia list PDF - possibly one of the more obscure of the list PDFs for many players. As usual we have some history and answer some questions posed by our listeners.
The show notes can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-meg-podcast-series-4-episode-6.html
As always, we would be delighted to get feedback and suggestions for things we can cover in future episodes and questions for us to tackle; drop me a line at nikgaukroger...2024-04-191h 50
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 5 - The Early Arab ConquestsIn the latest episode of The MeG Podcast we take a look at the Arab Conquests in the period 629 CE to 685 CE, a period that can certainly be described as world changing There is the usual historical overview and a look at some army lists based on the period, plus some reading and figure suggestions.
The lists and other material can be found here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-meg-podcast-series-4-episode-5.html
As always we would welcome feedback on the podcast, and suggestions for future subjects; drop me a line at nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk2024-03-251h 50
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 4 - The Third Century Crisis of RomeIn the latest episode of The MeG Podcast we take a look at the crisis that afflicted the Roman Empire in the third century CE. There is the usual historical overview and then we take a look at some army lists based on the period.
The lists discussed can be found here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-meg-podcast-series-4-episode-4.html
As always we would welcome feedback on the podcast, and suggestions for future subjects.
2024-03-041h 54
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 3 - Four Battles of BelisariusBack after a bit of a break, in this episode the team look at 4 field battles of one of ancient/medieval history's most famous generals, Belisarius.
In addition the team look at an army list from each of the Early Byzantines, the Sasanid Persians and the African Vandals - so Belisarius' army and his opponents in the 4 battles covered.
The lists, along with links to some reading material on the period can, as ever, be found on the blog at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-meg-podcast-series-4-episode-3-four.html
As always we would...2024-01-251h 56
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 4 Episode 2 - Lists SpecialIn this episode the team plus guests take a look back at some of the lists used at the Skullrollers competition, and a look forward at the potential changes being made to the lists for 2024.
The Skullrollers lists can be viewed at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2023/10/skullrollers-2023-lists.html
The potential 2024 changes can be viewed on the MeG Forum - https://mortem-et-gloriam.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3102.0 - with the caveat that they are work in progress and subject to change, as you will hear in the podcast.
We would, as...2023-10-301h 54
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 4 Episode 1 - The Hundred Year War, Part2In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team continue their look at one of the iconic periods of warfare in the Ancients/medieval period, The Hundred Years War.
The podcast covering first part of the war can be found at https://themegpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-meg-podcast-season-3-episode-7-the-hundred-year-war-part-1/ and this episode carries on from that until the war's end.
As ever, the team have come up with some army lists for some of the participants. This time they are from lists other than the English and French, although they contain troops from both nations.2023-09-221h 44
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 7 - The Hundred Year War, Part 1In this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at one of the iconic periods of warfare in the Ancients/medieval period, The Hundred Years War.
As this covers a long period of time the topic is being split into two parts, and this is the first. The team look at lists for the English and the French, other participants will follow in the next part.
As you will hear in the podcast the team somewhat struggled to come up with lists they actually liked. Here are the lists that the team came up...2023-07-091h 48
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 7 - Refighting DorylaeumIn this episode of The MeG Podcast the team follow on from last episode's subject of historical refights by looking at how they might refight a specific battle - in this case Dorylaeum, 1097 CE between the 1st Crusade and the Anatolian Turks.
There is supporting material available on the blog here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-meg-podcast-season-3-episode-7.html - which includes some maps which will be helpful for following the courser of the historical battle so we'd recommend checking them out as you listen.
There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to h...2023-06-101h 45
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 6 - Historical Refights and ScenariosIn this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at something a bit different from our usual fare, refighting historical battles and using MeG for scenarios. We even touch on campaigns as well.
The usual team were joined by two guests, Rob Hutton and Simon Stokes, who brought their own experiences of historical refights to the discussion.
The link to the Italian Wars campaign system mentioned as available at Wargames Vault is:
https://www.wargamevault.com/m/product/214528
Also Yarkshire Gamer Ken Reilly, who plays MeG, did an unboxing YouTube...2023-04-241h 45
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 - Carthago Delenda Non EstIn this episode of The MeG Podcast the team look at one of the iconic "classical" era armies, the Carthaginians.
Covering not just the well known Punic Wars, but also the history of Carthage before their conflict with Rome, the team discuss a number of army lists of what can be a tricky pair of lists to get a good army from.
The blog with lists and other material is available at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-meg-podcast-season-3-episode-5.html
In addition to lists there are some book suggestions here along with a...2023-03-121h 43
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 - Nikephorian ByzantinesFor the first MeG Podcast of 2023 the team, plus special guests, look at the Nikephorian Byzantines - their history and army lists.
A popular army choice, but one that can be a bit tricky to get a list you like from. Hopefully the team give you something to help with this, or maybe not ...
Team regulars Matt, Richard and Nik were joined by Philip Powell and Jamie Mayers both of whom used Nikephorian Byzantine at the recent Ice & Fire competition. They bring their armies and experience to the podcast, and it is fair to say...2023-01-292h 00
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 3 - Looking Back, Looking ForwardRather than get into some serious history and dubious army list suggestions the usual team plus guests Paul Cummins and Graham Klaka sit and chat about a few MeG related things.
So sit down, maybe grab a drink (Paul did) and listen to what the gang have to say about what they enjoyed in 2022, what they are looking forward to in 2023, and, amongst other things, why catafracts may be the best troops in MeG.
On a more practical level Graham shares some thoughts and information about 3D printing which will hopefully be of interest.
2022-12-211h 49
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 2 - The Korean Three KingdomsAfter an unplanned break since the last episode, the team returns refreshed to cast their eye over the history some of the armies of the Korean Three Kingdoms period.
In this episode Matt gives us an overview of the complex history of the Korean Three Kingdoms period - attempting to get the pronunciation of various Korean names right along the way.
The team each also provide an army list from the period - whether they are any good we will leave up to your analysis.
The lists discussed can be found at - ht...2022-11-281h 26
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 3 Episode 1 - The Late Roman RepublicIn this episode the team take an overview of the wars of the late Roman Republic in the 1st century BCE stretching from the time of Marius to the end of the civil wars that left Octavian master of the Roman world.
The lists discussed can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-meg-podcast-season-3-episode-1-late.html
There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms used, and this can be found here - https://mortem-et-gloriam.fandom.com/wiki/Glossary_for_new_players_and_non-MeGers
Details of t...2022-09-261h 54
The MeG PodcastSeason 2:Episode 10 - God Wills It RetrospectiveThe 25th and 26th June saw 23 MeG gamers gather at Battlefield Hobbies to take part in a Crusades-ish themed competition. There should have been 24 but a last minute health issue left uneven numbers which unfortunately meant there had to be a bye each round.
The team plus guests look back at the God Wills It competition and the armies they used, why they chose it and how they did with them.
Lists discussed are on the blog at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-10-god.html
There is also a glossary for no...2022-07-111h 55
The MeG PodcastSeason 2:Episode 9 - Janos Hunyadi: Hungary and the Black ArmyThe team return and in this episode turn their collective eyes on central/eastern Europe and the Black Army of Hungary as led by Janos Hunyadi (1406 CE to 1456 CE), and the convoluted nature of the wars in Hungary of the period. Do they find any gems amongst the armies, or just also rans? Listen to find out.
The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-9-janos.html
There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms used, and this can be found here...2022-06-071h 33
The MeG PodcastThe MeG Podcast Season 2:Episode 8 - El Cid and the Spanish ReconquistaIn this episode the team look at the Spanish Reconquista to about 1250 CE, and a selection of army lists from the MeG lists for the period.
The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-8-el.html
There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms used, and this can be found here - https://mortem-et-gloriam.fandom.com/wiki/Glossary_for_new_players_and_non-MeGers
Comments and feedback welcome; please send to nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
2022-05-021h 27
The MeG PodcastSeason 2:Episode 7 - Indian ArmiesIn this episode the team plus guest Rob Hutton look at a selection of the Indian armies that are available in the MeG lists.
The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-7.html
There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms used, and this can be found here - https://mortem-et-gloriam.fandom.com/wiki/Glossary_for_new_players_and_non-MeGers
Comments and feedback welcome; please send to nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
2022-03-211h 51
The MeG PodcastSeason 2:Episode 6 - Rome and Western EuropeIn a return to a historical topic for this podcast after a couple of competition based one, the team cast their collective eyes over the Romans in western Europe from the time of Augustus to the Batavian revolt.
The supporting material can be found at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-meg-podcast-season-2episode-6-rome.html
There is also a glossary for non-MeGers to help with some of the terms used, and this can be found here - https://mortem-et-gloriam.fandom.com/wiki/Glossary_for_new_players_and_non-MeGers
Comments and feedback welcome; please send to...2022-02-281h 40
The MeG PodcastSeason 2:Episode 5 - Ice and FireIn the first (slightly delayed) episode of 2022 the team look back at the Ice and Fire competition held at Battlefield Hobbies.
All the lists used at the competition can be found on the blog as usual - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2022/01/ice-and-fire-all-lists.html
Comments and feedback welcome; also any suggestions for future episodes. Please send to nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
2022-02-042h 01The MeG PodcastSeries 1:Episode 4.5 - Attila the Early YearsThe usual history and background, then a dive into 4 lists Hun, Gepid, Eastern Foederate Roman and Early Ostrogoth.
Part 2 - An interview with MeG creator Simon Hall.
Notes, lists and pictures at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/05/huns-in-balkans-meg-players-podcast.html
2022-01-122h 08The MeG PodcastSeries 1:Episode 9 - The Battle of Bosworth FieldThe podcast team look at the Battle of Bosworth Field, some wider WOTR history and in addition other MeG armies of the period.
We also look ahead to the Cross & Crescent tournament in Stockport UK on 21 and 22 August.
Notes, lists and pictures at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-battle-of-bosworth-field-and-wars.html
2022-01-121h 19The MeG PodcastSeries 1:Episode 8 - Armies of the Bronze Age CatastropheThe podcast team look at the arrival of the Sea Peoples and discuss the theories behind this.
We discuss three lists from the Chariot period; specifically from the Egypt and Hatti pdf.
Notes, lists and pictures at - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-bronze-age-catastrophe-meg-players.html
2022-01-121h 14The MeG PodcastSeries 1:Episode 7 - Armageddon or was it HalfAgeddonThe podcast team each discuss their lists and their 4 games. Did they cover themselves in glory or go home with a new spoon?
Lists, etc. at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/07/armegeddon-competition-of-two-parts-meg.html
2022-01-121h 42The MeG PodcastSeason 1: Episode 6 -The Post Covid CupOur first of a series of tournament episodes this year.
The usual team discuss 9 games, lists, tactics and the outcomes.
All 30 lists used in the tournament are available at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/06/post-covid-cup-list-extravaganza-meg.html
2022-01-121h 51The MeG PodcastSeason 1:Episode 5 - Late CrusadersWe take a deep dive into The Late Crusaders and their enemies.
Interview with Simon Elliott, President of the Society of Ancients.
Notes, lists and pictures at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/04/meg-players-podcast-late-crusades.html
2022-01-111h 39The MeG PodcastSeason 1:Episode 4 - 2021 List Changes SpecialFeaturing:
my lists got nerfed
actual facts from the list creators
special guest Paul "stato" Cummins
2022-01-1149 minThe MeG PodcastSeason 1:Episode 3 - The Warring States of Qin and Han cont.We take a deep dive into two lists; The Qin and the Western Han
Part 2 - An interview with BHGS supremo Tim Porter
2022-01-111h 49The MeG PodcastSeason 1:Episode 3A - The Warring States of Qin and HanQin and Han the history bit.
2022-01-1113 minThe MeG PodcastSeason 1:Episode 2 - Late ByzantinesIn Episode 2 we look at 2 medieval Byzantine lists and chat about tournaments.
Part 1 - we take a deep dive into two late Byzantine lists Nicaean Byzantine Late Imperial Byzantine
Part 2 - we focus on the UK MeG Tournaments in 2021
Link to all the notes - https://bit.ly/3ltNx7d
2022-01-111h 50The MeG PodcastSeason 1:Episode 1 - Macedonian SuccessorsIn Episode 1 we take a deep dive into Macedonian Successor lists.
Lists and supporting information can be found at https://bit.ly/2NRKCZJ
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The MeG PodcastSeason 2:Episode 4 - Ribble Rumble, List Changes and What 2022 PromisesIn what is probably the last MeG Podcast of the year the team look back at the recent Ribble Rumble competition held in Stockport, the maybe partly controversial list changes for 2022, and a look forward to the MeG scene in 2022.
The regulars are joined by Graham Wilmott and the one and only James "Hammy" Hamilton.
Lists and other info can be found on the blog here - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-meg-podcast-s2e4-ribble-rumble-list.html
Comments and feedback welcome; also any suggestions for future episodes. Please send to nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
2021-12-191h 59
The MeG PodcastSeason 2, Episode 3: Warfare 2021 - a Competition of Biblical ProportionsThe MeG Podcast turns its beady eye on the competition played out at Warfare 2021 over the last weekend in November. The theme of the competition was "Biblical" armies so it was a chance to dust down and use those chariots that don't get to see the light of day at other competitions.
We have not one but two guests on this episode, so thanks to Will and Ray for joining us.
Apologies for some variable sound volume - Ray's usual microphone was unavailable so he was using a backup.
All the lists used...2021-12-072h 06
The MeG PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: The Great Raid, Mongol style 1220-1223CEThe MeG Podcast goes back to history in this episode with the team looking at a number of army lists in the context of Subutai and Jebe's "Great Raid", plus a look back at the recent Derventio IV competition.
The supporting material can be found at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-great-raid-mongol-style-1220-1223ce.html and Nik has posted about his games at Derventio IV at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/11/derventio-iv-tale-of-mid-table.html
Comments and feedback welcome; please send to nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
2021-11-121h 57
The MeG PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: Skullrollers RetrospectiveThe podcast team look back at Skullrollers at the London GT. Richard talks about his army choice and how his games went and the top 10 lists are discussed. Also a brief look forward to Derventio at the end of October.
All the Skullrollers army lists can be found at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/2021/09/meg-skullrollers-2021-lists-lists-lists.html and have added Matt Hayward's would have been used list as well. Nik's blog posts on his games at https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/
Comments and feedback welcome; please send to nikgaukroger@blueyonder.co.uk
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