Episodes

  • We got a WINNER!!
    Apr 15 2024

    On this weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss their experiences at this years Adepticon. As well as Jon winning his first GOLDEN DEMON!!

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    Relevant Links
    Erik Swinson YT Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@erik_swinson
    PK-Pro:
    https://www.pk-pro.de/Miniac_2
    Ninjon Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S12XPXTg8Ug&t=8s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCzJGtxMMe0
    Miniac Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCskWW9kcO0

    00:00 Start
    00:43 Preamble Ramble
    29:41 What We Painted
    53:52 Topic Discussion

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • TUP Live Adepticon 2024 ft. Vince Venturella
    Apr 1 2024

    On this weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are live at Adepticon 2024! With a live audience asking the hard hitting questions, but in a fun way.

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    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links
    Miniac Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@Miniac
    Ninjon Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@Ninjon
    Bobby Fingers Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@bobbyfingers

    00:00 Start
    00:32 Preamble Ramble
    07:48 Q&A

    Support the show

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • What it Takes to Run a MASSIVE Game Store
    Mar 18 2024

    What does it take to be the manager of a massive game store? Join Scott, Jon, and manager of their local game store, Dan Malson as we ask him questions about the day to day operations of running The Source Comics and Games.

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    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links
    The Source Games and Comics:
    https://sourcecomicsandgames.com/
    Exemplar Wet Palette (Feat. Ninjon):
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameenvy/exemplar-wet-palette-new-sizes-and-features?ref=80fw9v&token=48f6cb34&fbclid=IwAR0N48AC3eZ6tr-kM9TM18AflYfcgLvYKzdgTWr1xuMEN80dmD8eNdaTPD8
    Warcry VOD:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LE2VrYVsOA
    Force and Destiny Title Crawl:
    https://youtu.be/3vIYg5znTZk

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • What ACTUALLY Excites You in the Hobby? - S5E4
    Mar 4 2024

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    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Jon and Scott discuss some of the hobby that they are each excited about. They, also take a moment to talk about major project completion.

    On Patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links

    https://www.nordvpn.com/TUP

    https://miniac.co/ - Retail items from Miniac Kickstarter now available.

    00:00:00 Start
    00:02:38 Preamble Ramble
    00:25:43 Ad Spot
    00:27:56 What We Painted & Main Topic
    02:23:59 Outro




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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Monument Hobbies Spills the Paint Secrets - S5E3
    Feb 19 2024

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Jon and Scott talk with Jason Craze from Monument Hobbies. They discuss, starting a hobby company from the GROUND UP!

    On Patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links

    https://monumenthobbies.com/

    00:00:00 Start
    00:01:03 Preamble Ramble
    00:16:07 What We Painted
    00:30:16 Main Topic
    02:06:39 Outro

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
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    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Don't Fail Before You Start - S5E2
    Feb 5 2024


    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Jon and Scott talk about how to plan for success but not be intimidated by expectation.

    On Patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links

    • GW LVO drops - Horus Heresy Solar Auxillia being released in plastic, Callus and Toll AoS miniatures to be released with their novel by David Annandale, more Kroot (possibly making it a playable faction sans Tau), new Warcry “Pyre & Flood” featuring Lumineth & Nighthaunts and Kill Team box Nightmare featuring Drukari Mandrakes vs Nightlords
    • “Glory, Hallelujah!” a Black Powder supplement get models from Warlord Games 28mm American Civil War boxsets coming soon, each of the 3 upcoming boxes can be used for either side
    • BuildInstructions.com, a website that’s been out for just over a year, has collected the build instructions for over 3,000 GW models (all of which are free to download) are asking the community for help to fill in their gaps. They’re looking for digital PDF submissions but will also take paper instructions if you’d like to mail it into them
    • Frontline Gaming’s International Tournament Circuit (ITC) is now officially part of Warhammer Events, the only change for now is that there will be “Warhammer Staff” (interesting that the article doesn’t say “Games Workshop Staff”) at the tournaments to hand out the awards. They will also be moving the ranking system from Frontline Gaming to Best Coast Parings
    • GW’s Armies on Parade 2024 will include new categories
      • Individual - full army, no terrain by a single painter
      • Team - can be multiple people painting the same entry (TUP Team entry? Or Vincy-Con entry?)
      • Display - an army with terrain of a diorama, can be individual or team and entered in those categories as well
      • Youngblood - entry based on Rob Liefeld’s Valiant’s superhero or the eponymous team Youngblood (kidding, it’s for kids 13-16 and can be entered as a team

    00:00:00 Start
    00:10:42 Preamble Ramble
    00:27:15 What We Painted
    00:43:32 Main Topic
    01:56:28 Outro

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 2024: Best Hobby Year EVER? Or Will We Fail??? - S5E1
    Jan 22 2024

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    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Jon and Scott talk about last years highlights, development and looking at the new year.

    On Patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links

    • GW releases their Half-Yearly Report, highlights:
      • total revenue increased by 9.3% to 247.7 million (p.5, paragraph 1),
      • they are considering opening another Factory near one of their current production facilities (p.6, paragraph 5)
      • Warhammer+ subs are up 49% (169,000 from 115,000)
      • The Dec 18th Amazon partnership agreement will begin in earnest - a 12 month period to agree on creative GUIDELINES for the Movies & TV series to be developed
    • The End and the Death novel series draws to a close as book 3 the Siege of Terra is released, this is the book where the Emperor will take on Horus and GW talked with Dan Abbnett about the closing of the series as well as released the covers for download
    • Knight Models announces Game of Thrones Miniatures Game based on the TV show
    • Feanoro_nolofinwe does the Emperor and Primachs in the style of Pixar over on Tiktok
    • Warlord games opens up preorders for a new skirmish game ABC Warriors: Increase the Peace based on the 2000 AD (Judge Dredd) comic series ABC Warriors: The Volgan War and the starter box includes a Warlord miniature of Howard Quarz
    • The Lion wins GW’s 2023 miniature of the year with just 752 votes, Angron took second place and Commander Farsight took third. #TahliaWasRobbed
    • Adepitcon 24 tickets are on sale now but TUP LIVE Thursday March 21st at the Euphoria is already sold out

    00:00:00 Start

    00:01:36 Preamble Ramble

    00:26:34 What We Painted

    00:55:23 Main Topic

    02:07:13 Outro



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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Traveling 800 Miles to Sit in a Nerdy Basement - S4E25
    Dec 25 2023

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Jon and Scott talk about Jon's Trip to Vinceycon to work on his Golden Daemon Project and more.

    On Patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    Relevant Links
    use code TUP10 code for Into the AM and get 10% off!
    Vince Venturella Video - Painting Challenges (Up Your Game)
    GW Miniature Voting
    Snarling Badger Studios releases the first issues of SNARL “...the official ‘zine of Snarling Badger Studios”, the first issue includes a new microgame: “Tanks” for the Apocalypse for 2-10 players AND adds on for both Reign in Hell & Space Station Zero
    Spiky Bits comments on how fast artists are leaving GW, “This year alone, Paul Dainton, Phil Moss & Thomas Elliot left Games Workshop,...”

    00:00:00 Start
    00:03:48 Preamble Ramble
    00:34:26 What We Painted
    00:56:35 Main Topic
    02:23:42 Outro

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
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    2 hrs and 4 mins