Episodes
Matt and Jody review Blitz Bowl: Season 2. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
Published 10/26/20
Matt and Jody discuss the changes brought by Season 2, and why we think they were made. Stay tuned for next episode when we (finally) do our formal review of the game- you won't have to wait long, it's coming out in just one week! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
Published 10/20/20
Mat and Jody talk about what it's like to be a long time hobbyist, and how to thwart life's attempts to derail your hobby mojo. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
Published 10/06/20
Matt and Jody discuss what it's like to be a beginner hobbyist, and doll out some advice for folks thinking about picking up a brush. Here's a YouTube Playlist of the videos we mentioned, and some more, that are great for beginner hobbyists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgaYAzu2_v87koVemarUe9TTKwV1F3K2 Reaper Master Series Triads (look for the "liners"): https://www.reapermini.com/paints/master-series-paints-triads   Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook:...
Published 09/21/20
Matt and Jody discuss what dire hard Blood Bowlers think of Blitz Bowl, and whether Blitz Bowl is a good introduction to Blood Bowl.
Published 09/08/20
Matt and Jody (in their most self serving episode yet) talk about the newest version of their Official Unofficial Rules Document. Check out the Both Down Podcast here: http://bothdown.com/ ----- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
Published 08/25/20
Matt and Jody talk with Blitz Bowl's designer, James Hewitt, about his design process and philosophy. Do yourself a favor and check out James's Goonhammer Interview and Needy Cat Games (links below). Do it now! Finding Games podcast: https://soundcloud.com/finding-games (or search on any podcasting app. Except Spotify. They have standards.)    Needy Cat Patreon: www.patreon.com/needycatgames Game Design Course: www.needycatgames.com/tickets Website: www.needycatgames.com Facebook: ...
Published 08/10/20
Matt and Jody discuss their philosophy and method of D.I.Y. gaming and home-brew rules writing. Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
Published 07/27/20
Matt and Jody compare their power rankings for every team from Season One. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl  
Published 07/13/20
In the final Season One Marquee Match-up, Matt and Jody take a look at the Undead and Halflings.   Community Shoutout: 1:40 Undead: 4:25 Halflings: 55:51 Outro: 1:32:19
Published 06/30/20
Matt and Jody discuss how to git gud!   0:00 -3:35 intro 3:35-6:35  Community Shout-out 6:45-36:00 Preamble and Early Game 36:00-1:14:00 Midgame 1:14:00-1:25:30 Endgame 1:25:40- Final Thoughts
Published 06/15/20
Matt and Jody discuss their favorite team from the Season 1 Core Box.   2:50 - Community Shout-out 5:08 - Team Discussion 58:49 - Game Breakdown 1:18:00 - Outro
Published 05/27/20
On this episode, Matt and Jody talk about new partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry.   Time stamps: 0:00-2:45 intro 2:45-6:00 community shout out 6:26-15:40 A.B.C. Cabalvision 15:41-22:09 Astrogranite TM 23:41-27:40 Bloodweiser 27:50-33:30 S.I.G. 34:13-36:05 W.T.F?
Published 05/19/20
Matt and Jody tackle a marquee match-up between the Elven Union and Dark Elves! Editorial Note: There is no official Blitz Bowl expansion that features the Dark Elves- you will need to buy the full Blood Bowl kit from Games Workshop if you want the models (the box has enough models for two full Blitz Bowl teams).   Show Some Teamwork! - 1:49 Elven Union - 2:54 Dark Elves - 39:00 Outro - 1:19:35
Published 05/05/20
Matt and Jody discuss the Endgame Challenge Cards.
Published 04/21/20
Matt and Jody discuss the Q2 Rules Document that is available for download here: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/190577/scbbl-rules-documents
Published 04/19/20
Matt and Jody take a look at the Skaven and Chaos teams in another Marquee Matchup!   0:00 - 1:05 - Intro 1:05 - 6:55 - Community Shoutout 6:55 - 43:00 - Skaven 43:05 - 1:24:10 - Chaos 1:24:10 - Outro Links: Tabletop Simulator on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/ Gremdel's Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/v6eekkl  
Published 04/07/20
Matt and Jody continue their deep dive into the Challenge Card Deck- this week they run through the Bonus Plays!
Published 03/23/20
Matt and special guest host, Josh, chat via Skype about the new Blitz Bowl Tabletop Simulator mod! Editorial Note: At one point we discuss the range ruler's length incorrectly. Josh has fixed the mod to reflect this error.
Published 03/23/20
In Episode 5 of The Crush, Matt and Jody take a critical look at the Challenge Deck. We review each Challenge Card and talk about the best strategies and tactics for making the most of these scoring opportunities.   0:00 - Show Intro 2:30 - Show Us Some Teamwork: Community Shout Out 6:25 - Episode Overview and a discussion of Strategy vs. Tactics 17:55 - Hitting Challenges 32:55 - Offensive Challenges 49:22 - Positioning Challenges 1:13:50 - Style of play and the Challenge Deck ...
Published 03/10/20
In episode 4, Matt and Jody delve into their second Marquee Match-up exploring ancient grudges and cunning tactics for Dwarf and Goblin teams in Blitz Bowl. 0:00 - Intro and Community Shout Out 5:30 - Dwarf Team discussion 52:30 - Goblin Team Discussion Get at Jody (Pez Man) on Facebook - Blitz Bowl Fans page Get at Matt (spacespiff) on BGG - The Crush! Thread Get at us on Discord - Invite Link
Published 02/24/20
On this bonus episode of the show we have a freewheeling discussion about the Blitz Bowl Season 2 announcement from the NY Toy Fair.
Published 02/24/20
On Episode 3 we answer the most pressing rules questions from the community! Get at Jody on Facebook - Blitz Bowl Fans page Get at Matt on BGG - The Crush! Thread Get at us on Discord - Invite Link    
Published 02/11/20
In our first "Marquee Matchup" episode we take a look at the Orcs and Humans. Editorial note: "Handling Skills" actually reads: "Whenever this model moves into a square containing the ball, they pick it up as though they were making a Run action." This doesn't affect our analysis, but was unclear in conversation. Hobby Supply List: Flush Clippers Plastic Glue Hobby Knife (eg X-acto Blade) Emory Board or Needle Files   Links: Discord Channel Painting Human Team (GW) Painting Orc Team...
Published 01/28/20
In our inaugural episode we tackle the rules and why you should play this game! Watch It Played: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTTDxZZDhL4&t=2s  
Published 01/25/20