In episode 45 of the Foam News Collective podcast, KT, Vile & Grimz are joined by Maritime Foam to discuss advertising, reviews, monetization, and the relationships between companies and hobby content creators.   Maritime Foam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/maritimefoam Maritime Foam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimefoam/   Support Breast Cancer research through Vile’s Boobtober fundraiser through October: http://twitch.tv/Vile_Mods   FNC on Youtube:...

In episode 44 (né 45) of the Foam News Collective Podcast, KT and Grimz gather with Addy of This Week in Nerf and TWIN in front of a live studio audience at Ragnarocktoberfest 2024 in the XFox Games Blaster Expo Presentation Hall to chat about her history in the hobby, compare notes on producing hobby news, talk about the end of FoamBlast, and play our notorious hobby trivia game, with a special appearance by Beret!   Check out FoamBlast’s archive of educational videos and TWIN episodes:...

In episode 43, KT and Vile chat with Taffy about working with Buzzbee on the Twist Fury, upcoming projects, the Destiny 2 Ace of Spades controversy, and cool new 3D printed projects, and play our foam blaster hobby trivia game!   Charamile Designs github: https://github.com/CharamileDesigns/   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/ Join the discord...

On episode 41, KT and Vile are joined by first time guest host Axel Sorax to discuss TNT Events, BPOC, and competitive Nerf in general with Zelkos! We also answer questions from the Ko-Fi and play our infamous hobby trivia game.   Dart Jam episode with Zelkos: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dart-jam-19-comp-game-hosts-possibly-you-ft-zelkos/id1608846230?i=1000663595556 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Q85k1JINWBx3L67AhBKFn?si=_zZHGxcOREGNT4fg4t7K4g   Check out TNT Events:...

In episode 42, KT and Vile talk with Jamie aka J-Mom, founder and head organizer of Ragnarocktoberfest about the history and future of the event, the importance of community, and the importance of growing the hobby by keeping kids involved.   Check out Ragnarocktoberfest: http://www.ragnarocktoberfest.com

In episode 40 of the FNC Pod, KT, Grimz, and Vile reflect on 80+ weeks of presenting the Nerf News, answer questions from the Ko-Fi, and look back on some of the weirdest, uncompleted, or unexplainable stories from the last year and a half. FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/ Join the discord and contribute to the show! https://discord.gg/5hDamMqp2W

KT and Vile are joined by Jangular to discuss the competitive Nerf scene, the results of California Foamsoft Tournament, the Siren series blaster, and much more - plus hobby trivia and the usual chaos.Check out the Blaster Tag Association: http://www.blastertagassociation.com   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/ Join the discord and contribute...

Ep. 38 w/ Domochevsky: I Can Taste Jake’s Accent   For episode 38, KT, Grimz & Vile chat with Domochevsky about creative design, the European Nerf scene, and the bevy of recent name brand Pro releases, plus answering questions from the Ko-Fi and playing our notorious hobby trivia game.   Check out Domo’s work at https://wildwestscifi.net/ Buy his work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/gencomegawerks/ Support him on Patreon at https://patreon.com/GenCoMegawerks   FNC on Youtube:...

The FNC team is joined by blaster designer Sillybutts to discuss the concept, origin, and development of his new Silly Shells standard, as well as the philosophy of design, the mechanics and possible uses of the N1 dart, and of course to answer questions from the Ko-Fi and play our notorious hobby trivia game!   Check out Sillybutt's work all over the web at http://www.stuffbysilly.com   Check out KT's band The Steppes: http://thesteppes.bandcamp.com   FNC on Youtube:...

KT and Vile along with guest host NotNuffNerf are joined by Michael Lacek, Head Game Director of Survival Fest to discuss this year’s event, HvZ in general, major shifts in the foam blaster market including the N1 dart, inexpensive high FPS blasters, and self-managing batteries - plus answering questions from the Ko-Fi and playing our notorious hobby trivia game!   Check out Survival Fest: http://hvzsurvivalfest.com https://www.instagram.com/survivalfestofficial/   Check out Not Nuff...

In episode 35, KT and Vile are joined by Foam Mando - nerfer, cosplayer, content creator, sewer of fine handmade tactical gear - to discuss the future direction of large foam dart companies, the online marketplace for independent sellers, and of course to play our infamous hobby trivia game.   Find Foam Mando online: https://www.instagram.com/foamando/ https://www.youtube.com/@FoaMandoCanada   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch:...

The crew is joined by Mister Nathan - blaster modder, nerf youtuber, and Studebaker aficionado, to discuss integrations, Merge Masters, Nerf N-Series, fruit piracy, and of course play our hobby trivia game and answer questions from the Ko-Fi.   Mister Nathan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MisterNathan Merge Masters spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aFwQ7TOUO63gQscwIPggWlykhxuQA3r0fBXt52TihjA/ Merge Masters Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pC6qvejFZC FNC on Youtube:...

KT, Grimz, & Vile are joined by Ryan & Jessie of Silverfox Industries and Charles of Containment Crew to discuss their new SilverCrew Research & Development project and kickstarter, their experiences running hobby retail businesses, Maryland Mayhem, and more - plus they answer questions from our Ko-Fi and play our hobby trivia game!   Back the SCRD kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scrd/scrd-tactical-gear Check out Silverfox Industries:...

KT, Vile, and Grimz are joined by Drac, hobby youtube creator, 3D designer, competitive foam flinger, and event organizer, to talk about Endwar, Foam Pro Tour, Dart Zone Pro Tour, the Nexus and Aeon Pro X, and more - plus questions from the Ko-Fi, and our hobby trivia game!   Check out Endwar: http://hvzendwar.com Check out Drac on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LordDraconical   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC...

KT and Vile are joined by Boomstick Mods to discuss the upcoming Maryland Mayhem event, Flygonial’s Protean, and more, plus questions from the Ko-Fi and our hobby trivia game! Check out  @Boomstickmods  https://www.instagram.com/boomstick_mods/ Check out Maryland Mayhem and the  @MarylandFoamAlliance  https://www.marylandfoamalliance.com/   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on...

Youtube creator and competitive foam flinger Beret joins KT, Vile, and Grimz for a discussion on the lines between internet character and human, fun and competition, plus Beret plays our hobby trivia game!   Check out Beret all over: https://www.youtube.com/@beretnarf https://www.instagram.com/beret.narf/   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on...

In episode 29, KT, Vile and Grimz are joined by Bruce LeedleLeedleLeedleLeedleLee of Leedle Dynamics to discuss how he got started designing elastic powered stringer blasters, what Nerfing is like in Europe, and the future of hobby blasters from companies big and small - PLUS answering questions from the Ko-Fi and playing our trivia game!   Check out Bruce’s work at: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeedleDynamics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bruceleedleleedleleedlelee1127   FNC on...

KT, Vile, & Grimz talk with Luke about the space between work and play, the creativity of the hobby community, and importing products from the Asian market into the US. Luke answers questions from Ko-Fi subscribers, and plays the NEW FNC Podcast Trivia Game!   Out Of Darts is a US-based retailer and maker of foam-flinging hobby equipment. Storefront: http://www.outofdarts.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/outofdarts   Videos referenced in the quiz game...

In episode 27, KT and Vile are joined by Krijn of Blaster-time to discuss his first-hand experiences with Dart Zone's new Nexus Pro X and Aeon Pro X, and get his perspectives on the international business side of the hobby.   Blaster-Time is a Netherlands-based distributor of foam-flinging products to the entire EU, check them out: http://www.blaster-time.eu https://www.youtube.com/@blaster-time https://www.instagram.com/blaster_time/   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check...

In Episode 26 , KT and Vile are joined by Boomstick Mods to discuss the art of Nerf podcasting, new products from hobby builders, and analyzing more Nerf leaks! Check out Boomstick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Boomstickmods on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomstick_mods/ Check out the Maryland Foam Alliance at http://marylandfoamalliance.com Don't miss the Dart Jam Podcast on all the streaming platforms!   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC...

It's 2024 and we're back from our break! Al the Geek joins Vile and KT to discuss new leaks, Hasbro's recent difficulties, and the World Foam Alliance.   Check out Al on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_the_geek/ Check out the World Foam Alliance: https://worldfoamalliance.org/   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/ Join the discord and...

In our last podcast episode of 2023, the crew discuss the importance of collaboration in the hobby, Nerf's new Zombie theme, the Dart Zone Solo, and charity events. KT picks What's That Blaster. Be sure to check out NotNuffNerf, Paperskeletons3D, and the Nailer: https://www.youtube.com/@notnuffnerf https://www.instagram.com/notnuffnerf/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotNuffNylon https://linktr.ee/paperskeletons3d   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC...

The crew is joined by Sillybutts, designer of the SLAB, Cynthia, Sillypistol, Pump Skewer, and many more, about his design process, top level flywheelers, content creation burnout, and more! Plus Grimz picks What's That Blaster. Be sure to check out Sillybutts: https://www.stuffbysilly.com/   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/ Join the discord...

The crew is joined by Perry, content manager from Out of Darts, to discuss his work, the rise of boutique blasters, Hasbro's woes, and more! Plus Jolt picks What's That Blaster. Be sure to check out Perry and Out of Darts:https://www.instagram.com/jperryheun/ http://outofdarts.com   FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/ Join the discord and...