Friday, 23 May 2025

Another podcast. And it's a goodie!

Thanks to Ralph's over at Wars of Louis Quatorze blog I've been enjoying a newish podcast these past few days. Prime and Load also here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZnTpOagexNqE0wyla1BZwak37perxC0O

It concentrates on 18th century warfare in Europe and North America and is presented by familiar names: Doctors Alex Burns and Andrew Bamford, with Lee Gagino. Since launching in March 1/2 a dozen episodes have 'dropped' (as the young cool cats say). The ones I've listened to have been very good. Including the excellent episode released for the 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord. It really deepened my sketchy knowledge of that encounter.

The reg'lars are comin.


"Hey Nathaniel. Ain't it strange how wherever we go these rocks and bushes seem to go too."
"Jus' quit your yacking Zeke and fill them lobsterbacks full o' lead".

That episode left me with the feeling that modern NATO soldiers on COIN operations must have a good insight into how the Redcoats felt on that fateful day. And of course, it set the mind racing on how it could be gamed. (I think Matt Crump and Jonathan Freitag did this a few years ago).

There are many podcasts claiming my attention these days (too many to keep up with), but Prime and Load has pushed its way tot he front of the queue.

No kings, no tyrants!

"You cannot be excused duty soldier. I don't care if your pop owns an inn on Long Island. What on God's green Earth are bones spurs anyway?!"


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  1. rross23 May 2025 at 05:13

    Will look forward to seeing you replay the Lexington Concord scenario, Chris!

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    1. Anonymous23 May 2025 at 09:23

      Don’t hold your breath mate. By the time I get round to it, it’ll be the 250th anniversary of Yorktown.
      Chris

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  2. david in suffolk23 May 2025 at 10:53

    Thanks for the tip, funnily enough I had spoken to Andrew Bamford at Partizan the other day! Will certainly be listening to the podcast. Your AWI figures look really good - assuming they are 10mm?

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    1. Anonymous23 May 2025 at 21:02

      Thanks David. Yes, they’re Pendraken 10mils. Painted in slapdash style which works quite well for that ragged look.
      Chris

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    2. david in suffolk24 May 2025 at 09:21

      Ragged soldiers? I approve of that!

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  3. Jonathan Freitag23 May 2025 at 17:57

    Yes, Matt and I did fight parts of this action several years ago.

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    1. Anonymous23 May 2025 at 21:03

      Glad I hadn’t misremembered!
      Chris

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  4. Steve J.24 May 2025 at 09:14

    Nice work there Chris and I did think they were Pendraken figures. Podcasts not my thing as after 30+ years in noisy workshops and with the radio constantly on, I love the peace and quiet I generally get nowadays.

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    1. Anonymous24 May 2025 at 09:37

      Thanks Steve. I did those a few years ago now. Completely understand how you want silence. I hate it sometimes in the office when everyone is taking calls at their desks. Can’t think. But I’ve got a lot of commuting time to kill and it’s lighter than carrying books!
      Chris

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  5. Richard24 May 2025 at 17:19

    Nice looking figures Chris and thanks for the tip.

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  6. James Fisher5 June 2025 at 04:21

    Fine looking figures Chris and I loved the captions; laughed heartily at the mobile rocks and bushes!
    Best wishes, James

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