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Wargaming Recon #88: Save the Higgins Armory

March 18, 2013 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Wargaming Recon #88: Save the Higgins Armory [ 1:07:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (218)

Save the Higgins Armory Museum.

Imagine a place where you get first hand experience with military history. A place more incredible than anything you could imagine. That place is the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts and it is closing for good on December 31, 2013..

We share the news about the closing and why the museum needs to be saved. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has an interesting article on the closing. The article covers the reasons behind the closure.

A Save the Higgins Facebook page is raising awareness of the closure in the hope of keeping the incredible museum open.

Adam of the Fencing Frog Blog wrote us a wonderful message, which we read in the episode, as to why the Higgins should stay open. Visit the Higgins Armory Museum website to plan your visit before the museum permanently closes.

We also discuss:

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Wargaming Recon #85: 5 Goals for 2013

January 21, 2013 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Wargaming Recon #85: 5 Goals for 2013 [ 49:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (233)

5 Goals for 2013.

Last year I set my (Un)Realistic Goals for 2012. Liking the idea I am continuing the trend with my 5 Goals for 2013.

Improve Accessibility
Consistently Release Great Content
Nurture a Strong and Growing Community
Mix It Up
Give Back

Also discussed:

New recording workflow using new equipment: Behringer XENYX 802 Mixer (Affiliate Link), Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB/XLR Microphone (Affiliate Link), and Zoom H2 Digital Recorder (Affiliate Link)
Moving into my new home on January 26th. May cause an episode or two to be delayed/canceled
Mailbag: Listener Aaron sent a delightful e-mail
Growing Geeks co-hosted by Ben Gerber and Tristan Tarwater finally hit the airwaves as newest TCPN show. Episode 0 now available.

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No Wargaming Recon This Week

January 07, 2013 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

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We’re very sorry but there is no new episode of Wargaming Recon for the week of January 6, 2013. This is a crappy way to start the new year but it is for a very good reason.

On December 28th my wife and I closed on our first house. We got the keys that day and have been spending every spare moment painting the inside. We move near the end of January.

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2012 By the Numbers

January 04, 2013 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

2012 is dead. Long live 2013. Or, something like that. Over the years we’ve succumbed to the common practice of recounting last year’s highlights as a way of welcoming the new year. We’re fools for a tradition.

The amazing people at WordPress.com compiled a 2012 Annual Report for us but it lacks our heart. It lacks the podcast numbers. On December 31, 2011 we shared the Top Content of 2011. It included blog posts and podcasts. This time around we’re only sharing our podcast data. Why? For the blog data you need only view that 2012 Annual Report compiled by WordPress.com on our behalf. It is prettier too.

4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 57,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 13 Film Festivals

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12-7-Games.com Renews Sponsorship of Wargaming Recon

December 12, 2012 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

With pleasure I can announce that 12-7-Games.com has agreed to renew its sponsorship of Wargaming Recon for another year. Their support is invaluable to our mission of sharing historical and New England gaming with you through our podcast.

If you are looking for the best online vendor for the cheapest Axis & Allies minis on the net, then look no further than 12-7-Games.com. They are a dream to deal with because of their stellar customer service. I’ve purchased cases of War at Sea minis from them and they’ve always shipped the models quickly in secure packaging. Whenever I’ve had a question they’ve always responded quickly. Bill Dettmers, the owner of 12-7-Games.com, consistently goes the extra mile to provide the best shopping experience for his customers.

Please consider 12-7-Games.com for your gaming needs and tell them Jonathan sent you. You won’t regret it. I promise.

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Wargaming Recon Holiday Schedule

December 10, 2012 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

With the holidays here all of our lives become a little crazy. We spend more time with friends and families. We spend more time decorating the tree, lighting the menorah, and planning our local Festivus. Like you, I will be increasingly busy and that necessitates a little vacation from podcasting.

Don’t worry though because my mini-vacation will return me more energized than ever with all sorts of great content.

Check out the below release schedule for Wargaming Recon. There is one more episode to come before the break. That should sate your appetite. If it doesn’t, you can always dig into the vault or listen to the other great shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network. Indie Talks and Monsters of the Shattered World are worthy of your time.

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WargameVault/DriveThruRPG Podcast Program

August 06, 2012 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

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With delight I can announce that we are finally a member of the WargameVault (affiliate link)/DriveThruRPG.com (affiliate link) Podcast Program.

Back in February I submitted an application to join the program but never heard back.

Turns out that was a snafu and the program coordinator recently activated everything.

What this means for all of you:

Products reviewed more often
FREE content for you guys, and gals, from WargameVault and DriveThruRPG
Inclusion in their affiliate program

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FREE Devious NPCs & Curious Creatures

July 24, 2012 Jonathan J. Reinhart No comments

Ben Gerber, owner of Troll in the Corner, is showing his thanks for all the help people gave concerning the hacking, read more at What the hell?, by making his Devious NPCs & Curious Creatures PDF FREE for eternity.

You can get your FREE copy below.

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Amended (Un)Realistic Goals for 2012

July 19, 2012 Jonathan J. Reinhart 2 Comments

In January I created my (Un)Realistic Goals for 2012. The 10 goals cover a range of activities from marketing to rewards to community building to self improvement. Now that six months have passed, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the goals.

Here’s what the goals looked like in January:

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Wargaming Recon Episode 75: Battlefront Restricts Flames of War

July 12, 2012 Jonathan J. Reinhart 3 Comments

Wargaming Recon Episode 75: Battlefront Restricts Flames of War [ 1:13:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (26)

Host Jonathan J. Reinhart hosts the 75th episode of the podcast! On the show he reviews a book, updates the Battlegames Magazine situation, reviews Wunderlist, and gives in depth coverage of the Battlefront announcement.

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