For a whopping 20 years, Jonathan has been the powerhouse driving the Wargaming Recon podcast – the granddaddy of tabletop-wargaming shows. Not content with just the title of “founder and primary host,” Jonathan has nurtured this podcast into a full-blown multimedia extravaganza!
Wargaming Recon isn’t your ordinary podcast; it’s a universe of its own, captivating over 1,300 eager listeners with each episode. That’s right, folks, we’re talking top-tier, in the rarefied air of the top 20% of podcasts across the globe!
But wait, there’s more! Jonathan doesn’t just dabble in the realm of wargaming; Jonathan is a certified maestro of miniatures and a board gaming virtuoso since time immemorial.
When Jonathan isn’t busy weaving podcasting magic, Jonathan is an attraction on other shows too! Jonathan has taken the geekdom, wargaming, and history discussions to a whole new level on Stone Ape, Indie Talks, the Gate Stormers, Ruthless Diastema, and the Mythwits.
But, there’s more to Jonathan than meets the earbud. Jonathan is a father to two inspiring offspring, a LEGO-loving AFOL, a devout follower of the Force, a retired local politician, a bookworm of epic proportions, a former graphic novel connoisseur, a bona fide geek and nerd, and a staunch mental health advocate.
So, whether you’re into wargaming or just looking for a dose of pure, unadulterated geekery, join Jonathan on Jonathan’s quest through the realms of imagination, one podcast at a time!
AUDIO EDITOR
Joshua Shoobridge is Wargaming Recon’s audio editor. He’s a qualified sound engineer, former radio presenter, grade A geek, and a father. This Australian legend has been in the hobby for over 13 years. Most recently he’s introduced gaming to his two sons as a way for quality father/son time.
Joshua loves playing Star Wars Legion, Warhammer Fantasy, and Bolt Action.
Be sure to stay up to date with Joshua on Instagram where he posts hobby updates as gamerlives_minipainting.
GUEST CO-HOST & SHOW NOTES SCRIBE
Robert Dunn has been gaming off and on since the mid 90’s. He started with AD&D ultimately saving up to get BattleMasters as a kid. In his day job he’s a mapmaker.
Robert likes to play board games, RPGs, video games and wargames. He prefers 28mm and skirmish games set in WW2, American War of Independence (American Revolution), science-fiction, and the middle ages.
GUEST CO-HOSTS
Peter B. Saloom is eager to speak with anyone who will listen about gaming and related subjects.
Pete is a big fan of older skirmish games like Mordheim and Song of Blades and Heroes. Recently his gaming time is largely spent on tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGS), board games, and card games. He is an avid fan of the Savage Worlds TTRPG. He is an avid fan of the Savage Worlds TTRPG and has recently launched Pear Tree Studios, where he publishes games using the Savage Worlds Rules System. He dedicates a lot of time to developing and running games at conventions for new and long-time players.
Pete helps to organize a monthly game night at Redemption Rock Brewery in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is a freelance copy editor and advisor for various developers of TTRPGs and has published work for Twitchy Butcher Studios and others.
Peter is a strong supporter of developing inclusive gaming communities. These communities could be in person or virtual. Through the development of a community, he believes we build the foundation for future gamers and encourage participation from those not yet well-represented in the community.
Peter Bryant is a dedicated professional in the gaming industry. He’s a partner at Solarian Games, a member of Nerdy Dog Productions, and an independent creator.
As a partner at Solarian Games, Peter primarily focuses on writing and game design. At Nerdy Dog Productions, Peter is part of the core troupe of actors and is involved in movie editing, special effects, and soundtrack scoring. As an independent artist, Peter has explored diverse creative avenues, including podcasting, authorship, game design, and digital artistry. Notably, he hosted “MythWits,” a weekly live video show that spanned seven years and featured conversations with industry professionals from around the world. He’s collaborated with RTalsorian Games, Tri Tac Games, Dilly Green Bean Games, and Chapter13 Press (now GrindHaus).
To learn more about Peter’s work you can visit solariangames.com and blixbryant.com.
IN MEMORIAM
Adrian Benson was a retired bubblehead. After honourably serving his country in the United States Navy, he became a computer programmer. His greatest strength was the infinite patience from which he drew when co-hosting the podcast with Jonathan.
Scuttlebutt has it that he smiled…once, but the person originating that rumor was mysteriously found dead in a locked cell with nobody else around. A real man’s man, Adrian used whiskey stones in his scotch, toweled himself dry with the bark of great Oaks, and always rolled a natural 20.
Adrian loved real wargames like Advanced Squad Leader and others too complicated for Jonathan to even type into a bio for the website.
