Episodes
Going back to where it all started in Episode 1 (https://youtu.be/0P0g-LNbC3Q), Jonny and Phil are discussing their experiences at the Welsh Nationals, in what is clearly becoming an annual tradition. Considering your next tournament army? Check out Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create regular Bolt Action content! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1...
Published 05/12/24
Published 05/12/24
In this celebratory episode of Tabletop Tommies, hosts Jonny and Phil commemorate a noteworthy achievement - delivering a weekly Bolt Action podcast for an entire year. They delve into the growth and popularity of the game, their journey into podcasting, and the future of the show. Starting with initial skepticism about content sustainability, the duo reminisce about being wrong. They share tales of special guests who enriched the podcast with diverse topics and express their gratitude for...
Published 04/25/24
This week we are joined by Josh, TO of a number of big Bolt Action tournaments but most importantly Frozen in the Chosin, to discuss Bolt Action North Korea. If you are interested in attending the only Bolt Action Korea Tournament in the World (which we're aware of) you can find more information and tickets on the facebook event page and the Firestorm Games...
Published 04/18/24
This week we are unraveling the best Bulgarian tactics and strategies in Bolt Action with our World Team Championship and World Open War team mate: Alan! Please do check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Published 04/11/24
This week we speak to Aaron who recently played and won in 3 tournaments in 3 countries in 3 months, looking to answer the question: is the meta really different in different countries? Want to buy some winter Germans and Soviets to convert into Hungarians? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt...
Published 04/04/24
This week we look to answer the eternal question - why not just play Germany? Want to buy some winter Germans and Soviets to convert into Hungarians? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Published 03/28/24
In this episode Phil explains everything Jonny wanted to know about the newest game from Warlord Games - Achtung Panzer! Looking to buy 2-5 tanks? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon, or you can support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug.
Published 03/21/24
In a standard deviation from our regular topics, we analyse the numbers and results from our most recent competitive tournaments (Beachhead, World Team Championship and World Open War) to try and answer the question: which are the most competitive nations in Bolt Action?   Looking to buy your next competitive army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!   You can...
Published 03/14/24
This week we peruse the latest FAQ and talk through how it affects the game, new tactics for individual nations and occasionally scratch our head.   Looking to buy a truck for your minor nation? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every...
Published 03/07/24
This week we discuss the armies of the Netherlands in Bolt Action. Looking for supplies for your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!   https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action...
Published 02/29/24
This week we have a rules discussion around long range penetration and how it works with the new 'Improvised AT' rule from the Bolt Action Case Blue campaign book and HMGs.Why not support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug? https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies   Looking to buy an army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland...
Published 02/22/24
This week we talk through our own experiences at the World Team Championship. We also have two special guests to tell us their experiences at WTC and their advice for players considering it for next year: John Ross, a stalwart of WTC, rep for North America & Captain of USA 1. Liam of England C, who attended WTC for the first time this year and has only been playing Bolt Action for a year. For anyone in North America considering attending WTC next year or WarZone Atlanta, you can contact...
Published 02/15/24
This week we discuss the armies of Slovakia in Bolt Action. Looking for supplies for your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!   https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on...
Published 02/08/24
This week we take a look at fielding Partisans in Bolt Action.   Looking for supplies for your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on...
Published 02/01/24
This week we take a look at some of the lists for the upcoming World Team Championship (WTC).You can download all the lists here: WTC ListsYou can hear Bo's thoughts on them here: WTC-24 lists: Denmark 1 and Spain 1   Looking for supplies for your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every...
Published 01/25/24
This week we discuss the armies of Greece in Bolt Action. Looking for supplies for your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on...
Published 01/18/24
This week we discuss the armies of Australia in Bolt Action. Ready to start that new Australian army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on...
Published 01/11/24
In this week's episode we're joined by Russell Wright, TO for Warlord Games' official International team event World Open War, to discuss things to consider when running a Bolt Action event.Links for info of Russell's two most popular tournaments:  https://www.facebook.com/events/24065299739785319?locale=en_GB https://www.sswg.co.uk/sswg-presents-world-open-war/   Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to...
Published 01/04/24
This week we discuss ways to stop the gaming getting stale. We have put the discussed community-produced supplements for Bolt Action together on our blog: https://tabletoptommies.com/blog/bolt-action-through-the-ages/Additional experimental army rules can be found at: https://www.boltaltaction.com/army-listsReady to buy your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you...
Published 12/28/23
This week Jonny and Phil discuss whether the game is getting a bit stale, very much inspired by Dan of the HMG podcast's video about the topic:https://youtu.be/v1zClgCytyE?si=o32LZEok9Rf6zOQTReady to buy your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every...
Published 12/21/23
This week we discuss all the things we think about and bring to tournaments. If you are thinking about going to your first tournament, or you're a vet looking for ways to enjoy tournaments even more, this is the episode for you. Ready to buy your next tournament army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every...
Published 12/14/23
This week we discuss the armies of Belgium. Ready to start that new Belgian army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html   You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon:...
Published 12/07/23
Our Bolt Action Christmas gift guide, with some of the usual wargaming and hobby advice sprinkled in.Ready to do your Christmas Bolt Action shopping? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html Some non-affiliate links for things we like...
Published 11/30/23
This week we discuss the Armies of Poland in Bolt Action. Ready to start that new army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also support our endeavour to produce weekly listenable Bolt Action content on Patreon:...
Published 11/23/23