Episodes

Just because we miss you: an unplanned return. Jamie, Martin and Arnau talk anger, ADD medication and how the weather changes the colours we reach for, then get stuck into readable colour schemes, interpreting light, atmospheric lighting and the volumes on Gandalf's cloak — and how to keep the hobby joyful.

In this episode: Host updates and personal life; Workplace humor; The painting journey; Passion and burnout; Disillusionment in the hobby; Overcoming the mental wall.

In this episode: Is Model Painting a Cause or Consequence of Divorce?; Doctor Lovebrush on Desaturation and High-Contrast Shadows; Navigating Separation and Rediscovering Personal Happiness; Is Hobby a Symptom or Cause of Relationship Issues?; Embracing Change and Re-evaluating Personal Passions; The Gruesome Reality of Wolverine's Claws.

In this episode: Deconstructing the "Everything Will Work Out" Philosophy; Overcoming Creative Blocks with the "Be Bored" Philosophy and Taskmaster; Exploring Real-Life References and Paint Thickness for Vibrant Minis; Jamie's Brain Theories and the Evolution of Language; Arnau Demonstrates Contrast Paints for Dirty and Textured Effects; Mastering Efficient Army Painting for Tabletop Impact.

In this episode: Recapping the Warhammer World Trip and a Car Crash Incident; Discovering the "Be Bored" Philosophy for Painting Motivation; Answering the First Doctor Lovebrush Question: Pre-Painting Process; Prioritizing Scene and Mood: The "Fuck Smoothness" Philosophy; Debating Golden Demon's Homogeneity and Technical Pedantry; The MMA Analogy: Evolution of Golden Demon Competition Styles.

In this episode: Martin's Pigeon Attack & Mutated 3D Printer Babies; Adepticon & Essen: Golden Demon's Global Reach; Dark & Moody: Wiggering's Khorne Berserkers Composition; Mind-Blowing Sculpting & Realistic Water Effects; Seamless Sculpting & Evocative Narrative in Michelle's Piece; Over-the-Top Base with Clear Narrative Flow.

In this episode: Exploring the New Miniature Museum in Las Vegas; Underwhelmed by Warhammer 11th Edition Trailer & Box Art; The Lack of Innovation in New Space Marine Models; Mastering Miniatures with 100 Brush Strokes; The Joy of Lifelong Learning and Mastering Skills; Playing Faction Feud and Wrapping Up the Episode.

In this episode: Previewing Faction Feud and Sharing Life Hacks; Analyzing the New Warhammer Eric Model Release; The Psychology of Warhammer Collecting and Hoarding; Unpacking Childhood Influences and Collecting Addiction; Artwork, The Thrill of the Hunt, and Financial Security; From Hoarding to the Philosophy of Tribal Living.

In this episode: Navigating Podcast Expectations and YouTube Rants; Jamie's Shifting Views on Art and Social Labels; The Impact of Labels and Unrecorded Conversations; From Miniature Painting to Emotional Artistic Expression; Exploring Art Beyond Traditional Miniature Painting; Jamie's Artistic Metamorphosis and New Directions.

In this episode: Unveiling the 'How I Became an 'EAVY METAL Painter' Concept; Martin's Quick-Fire Answers to Hobby Questions; Discovering Miniatures: From Model Kits to Warhammer 40K; The Importance of Friends and Coming Back to Painting; The Revelation of True Heavy Metal Painting Quality; From Bronze to Silver: The Pursuit of Painting Perfection.

In this episode: Unveiling Grot Busters and the Quest for Free Stuff; From Painting to Drawing: A New Creative Obsession; How Comic Art and Magic Cards Inform Painting Skills; Monty Motivation and the Pressure of Painting for Shows; Deep Thoughts on Whiskey, Gravity, and the Expanding Universe; Behind the Scenes: Listener Drop-off and Jamie's Card System.

In this episode: Welcome to Season 4: Podcast Updates and Personal Banter; Task Masters - Jamie's Non-Metallic Metal Painting Challenges and Frustrations; Arnaud Demonstrates NMM and the Importance of Trusting the Process; Meat of it - Breaking Free from Painting 'Boxes' and Recipe Limitations; Utilizing Reference Material for Deeper Artistic Understanding; Exploring Music's Longevity and Modern Production Trends.

In this episode: Jamie's Roadblock: The Fear of Ruining a Perfect Base; Navigating External Expectations and the Organic Painting Journey; Applying Logic to Anxiety: From Flying to Painting; Podcast Ideas, Eclipses, and the Wonders of the Universe; Exploring the Perceived Limits of Eavy Metal and Corporate Influence; How to Judge Restricted vs. Unrestricted Artistic Choices.

In this episode: Navigating the Fine Line Between Banter and Bullying; Setting the Episode Agenda and Engaging with the Community; Discussing New Eldar Corsairs and Faction Loyalty Shifts; Exploring Renegade Space Marines and Other New GW Releases; Unpacking the Philosophy and Psychology of Painting Competitions; Finding Joy in the Process, Not Just the Competition Win.

In this episode: New Year Reflections & Nightbringer Model News; Our Terrifying Experience at a Nottingham Hotel; Beyond Box Art: A New Painting Perspective; The Taskmasters Challenge and Fear of Failure; Why Exact Paint Recipes Are Not the Answer; Heavy Metal Painting & The Freedom to Adapt.

Was recorded 2 weeks after Monte 2025!

In this episode: Exciting News: New Co-Host & UK Trip; Our Taskmasters Journey: Challenges and Innovations; Jamie's Personal Quest for Hobby Improvement; The Philosophical Debate: What Truly Defines Art?; Exploring Art's Boundaries: From Food to Philosophy; Is Miniature Painting Art? Box Art vs. Golden Demon.

In this episode: From Chicken to Viral: Arnau's Painting Epiphany; Does Box Art Really Drive Miniature Sales?; Revamping Segments: Jingle Culling and Recipe Ideas; From Skeptic to Tarnished: Jamie's Elden Ring Addiction; Introducing Faction Feud: Guessing Top Paint Brands; The History and Influence of GW's Heavy Metal Style.

In this episode: Discussing Chad Powers and Always Sunny in Philadelphia; Anime Frieren Sparks Deep Thoughts on Time; Seeing Your Miniatures and Non-Linear Color; Balancing Work, Painting, and Fastest Race Car; Navigating Competition Wins, Losses, and Expectations; Expert Advice on Metallic and Non-Metallic Painting.

The Kilakan Painting Challenge and Personal Reflections

In this episode: Creative process and mindset; Lifestyle and health topics; Golden Demon preparation; Fast as a race car; Would you rather; Things I hate.

This week, Jamie, Arnau, and Martin break down why so many hobbyists leave painting courses feeling like they haven’t learned as much as they hoped. From the structure of classes to how people actually absorb skills, the lads share honest thoughts and practical advice on how to get the most out of a course — and why the real learning often happens afterwards.

A new segment: Grotbusters! Meat of it: Inspiration News Update: Eldar Warhammer + model Ever stared at a grey plastic model and thought “what colour do I even paint this?” Jamie, Arnau, and Martin share their secrets for choosing schemes, pulling ideas from the world around them, and turning random inspiration into striking miniatures.

In this episode: Topic of the week: Motives; Faster race car segment; Taskmasters; Painting showcase; Q&A and concluding remarks.

In this episode: Reflecting on the SMC event; The journey of painting; Taskmaster challenge; Hobby room essentials; Would you rather; New releases.

Topic of the Week - Scale Model Challenge Experience Would you rather - Would you rather have unlimited access to all the workshops but miss the showcase OR have VIP access to the model showcase but miss all the workshops? Q&A -

Our first episode in the new podcast format with Jamie Hutber, Lionel Desa and Arnau Lazaro Topic of the Week - First Introductions in the Game Would you rather Lore Slaves (a dive into lore) - Arnau | Lemartes of the Blood Angels Jamie's Diary