The Two Towers Podcast

A podcast all about the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game. Join Albert and Jordy on their tournament adventures and narrative gaming side quests. This podcast focuses on hobby, theme and most importantly having fun when attending tournaments and events. We have taken inspiration from the great Harry Parkhill of Entmoot Podcast fame and whilst we lack the BBC training, we make up for it with numbers! Join us as we explore middle earth on the tabletop.

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Episodes

Friday Oct 21, 2022

Welcome back to The Two Towers Podcast! on this episode Albert and Jordy take a moment to reflect on the first year of the podcast and do a deep dive into the Hobby Hero of Legend prize - The Great Smith of Zirakzigil. This model will be tournament legal in all future Two Towers Podcast Tournaments and we encourage other tournament organisers to allow it as a tournament legal option. If you want to have a hobby hero of legend prize at your tournament please reach out and we would be happy to figure out how to make it happen!
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Episode 11 - Minimise

Friday Oct 07, 2022

Friday Oct 07, 2022

Welcome back to The Two Towers, As Gandalf would say "I was Delayed" but fear not, we have talked to the leader of our order (he is both wise and knowledgeable) and we are back with episode 11. In this episode we go back to Minimise for a 300 point of fun gaming. Join Albert and Jordy as they head up to Melbourne to play some games but fear not some usual characters show up on the episode as always!
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022

Welcome back to The Two Towers, we made it to episode 10! To mark this achievement we are celebrating by running our first tournament! we had a blast preparing for the tournament and wanted to try and run doubles tournament with a slightly different flavour. the majority of this episode focuses on how we prepped and ran the tournament with a longform interview with our hobby hero of legend. Also on that note we have taken the award to the next level (as the cool kids say).
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Friday Jul 29, 2022

Welcome back to The Two Towers, this is episode 09 and in this episode we begin our journey in the local slow grow league. This episode will cover off the theme of the armies that Jordy and Albert are taking and then we dive into rounds 1 and 2. 
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Monday Jul 04, 2022

Welcome back to The Two Towers, this is episode 08 and in this episode the Melbourne Correspondent (Jim Keller) returns and takes us on a journey to Sydney for Clash of the Titans. Clash is a 2 day competitive tournament and we take a bit more of a competitive approach on this episode. We talk list building and tactics but fear not! there is still a Hobby Hero of Legend award to be given out and loads of thematic hobby chat along the way.
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Episode 07 - Axe or Sword

Tuesday May 17, 2022

Tuesday May 17, 2022

Welcome back to The Two Towers, this is episode 07 and in this episode Albert and Jordy head up to Melbourne for a one day tournament known as Axe or Sword. The event is a team based event and is good vs evil with the battle being fought over the river Anduin. For the sake of balance the lads have split up with Jordy playing for team evil and Albert playing for the good side. There are loads of shenanigans that add flavour on the day with heroes being able to purchase anything available within the battle companies book. Listen in to see how the day unfolds and at the end of the day we get to have a long chat with the winner of our illustrious prize - the Hobby Hero of Legend!
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Friday Apr 29, 2022

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. In this episode we mix up the format and interview Tournament organiser (TO) Tim Wraight about his approach to organising Silmarilli which we have covered over the past couple of episodes. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create amazing experience for you the player? Listen in to find out the thoughts plans and collaboration required to create a successful event for MESBG!
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022

Welcome to the fifth episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this we come back at the turn of tide on day two of the Silmarilli. Re join Jordy and 'The Melbourne Correspondent' as they battle for team remnants of Mordor for Middle Earth Supremacy. Will they rebuild their fell kingdom or fall back into ignominy!
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022


Welcome to the fourth episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this episode  Jordy Travels alone to the most anticipated tournament of the year - The Silamarilli. Given this is a two day event we have split the episode into two parts to save Albert the woes of editing a 5 hour episode. Jordy is joined by a guest presenter known only as 'The Melbourne Correspondent'. Listen on to find out their true identity and hear how their tournament plays out!
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/
 
 

Episode 03 - Wizard’s Curse

Wednesday Mar 09, 2022

Wednesday Mar 09, 2022

Welcome to the third episode of The Two Towers Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and all things table top hobby related. Join Jordy and Albert as they go to tournaments and document their experience from converting and painting their armies, to throwing dice on the day. In this episode Albert and Jordy return to Throw the Dice for a 650 point tournament that favours unnamed heroes. Will their unnamed heroes attain fame and earn new titles or will they become ignominious vagabonds? We also deep dive into Proxy etiquette in a tournament setting and talk about the joys of display board building.
If you want to get in touch with Jordy or Albert you can send us an email at thetwotowerspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on our instagram account below.
For detailed list breakdowns and photos from the event check out our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetwotowerspodcast/

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