Players to Nuffle (playerstonuffle)

Mat and James are joined once again by Scott from the Both Down podcast. Scott fills the Players in on the way things were before the Blood Bowl we all know and love, and the crew discusses what type of game Blood Bowl really is: is it competitive or casual? Listen on and find out! Write Mat some angry letters if you disagree!

Mathew and James welcome former NAF President and all-round community activist Mike Davies to the show. Chaos Cup 2023 has concluded, but things are still quite chaotic as our local Brit has found some cracking company across the pond. Stick around for tales from the hallowed NAF presidential archives, and the lads are proper chuffed discussing the secrets to getting better at Blood Bowl!

Alas, good Hargrim! Mat and Riley are joined by Hargrim (aka Adam), a Blood Bowl coach of infinite wisdom. We talk about the tournament scene in Denmark, the incredible ThrudBall tournament and how one becomes most Thrud-like, painting from a very young age, and the psychology of Blood Bowl. Plus, learn how Riley managed a -1 MA lasting injury as the result of a failed kick.

Learn about the legendary ThrudBall tournament!

https://www.thrudball.com/home

Check out Squad Chaos and their Podcast...

https://www.facebook.com/SquadChaosPodcast

Riley and James welcome Nancy to the show to discuss her immersion into the wide world of Blood Bowl. Leagues, tournaments, she does it all– including running NOVA Open events this year. Later we dive into preparing for tournaments, game etiquette, and work hard to keep you on the cutting edge of the Neopets party scene.

Find out more about NOVA here:

https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2024

The pitch is slick with blood. The fans are sober. The team sulks in their blood-stained dugout, down 0-3 at the half. The players call for help. They call for entertainment. They call for... the Players to Nuffle! Eliot, aka Crassus from the Golden State Blood Bowl Federation, joins Riley and Josh to impart his tasty knowledge of building communities and wild tournament experiences. Tastes like what? Why, sweet victory of course.

Our guest calls in from overseas and under mortar fire in this very special episode to talk about cake. He's not a war correspondent or a baker- he's our fellow Blood Bowl coach Jeremy, Xalacon on the NAF. We discuss the challenges of starting communities from scratch and organizing tournaments. He's in the middle of a war... what's my excuse?  Well I'm editing this podcast and eating cake!

Maccabi Bowl NAF Event Page: https://member.thenaf.net/index.php?module=NAF&type=tournaments&func=view&id=7988

Join Mathew and Riley as they delve into the enchanted history of AJ Murray's Blood Bowl career. AJ shares insights on league formats, running tournaments, and much more. Some old friends leap into the discussion segment. AJ's charity tournament, the Steel City Challenge for Charity, debuts on October 14th! Details in the link:

https://member.thenaf.net/index.php?module=NAF&type=tournaments&func=view&id=7758

Riley and Josh are joined today by Brian Evans of the Rocket City Blood Bowl. It’s a Rocket City Bloodcast as we talk about Brian’s recent journey into and to the top of the local Blood Bowl scene in Huntsville. He’s a sports fan and long-time gamer who will dive into… well, just about anything! Stick around for a discussion on the merits of Blood Bowl variants of Sevens, Dungeon Bowl, Gutter Bowl, and Death Bowl.

Check out Brian’s upcoming Sevens event in Huntsville, Alabama:

https://www.facebook.com/events/918042730114843

https://tourplay.net/en/blood-bowl/rcbbl-sevens---crazy-from-the-heat

It’s Ooorclahomah where the blitz come sweepin’ through the line! Steve from the Both Down podcast joins Mat and Riley for some tournament talk. Hear about Steve’s righteous quest to play a tournament in every state. What happens to a coach to set him down this path of tournament mania? Was our podcast nominated for a *Daytime Talk Show Emmy? Stay awhile and find out, valued subscriber!

*No, it was not.

Josh and Mat team up today to talk about the efforts of the Voodoo Blood Bowl League in our southern tri-state area of TN, AL, and GA. Joshua “Kadbaz” joins them from Atlanta to complete the triangle of power, and no mountain range  can stop the holy word of Nuffle! Joshua talks about his humble beginnings in the hobby, running the Blood Bowl Atlanta scene, and the dangers or commuting to tournaments.

You’re just in time to registration for Chattanooga’s annual Blood Bowl event in February:

https://member.thenaf.net/index.php?module=NAF&type=tournaments&func=view&id=7629&fbclid=IwAR14q8Tk2Q6Y66cyFB-DySH9p7IwsD_3j7lUQX72OxXimdUyMPe_fwY-B7c

Keep your calendars clear for Georgia’s next big event:

The Marquis’s EuroBowl on April 13th, 2024: an Open Invitational for the Sophisticated Blood Bowl Coach

Location: Discover Games at 39B Hudson Plaza, Fayetteville GA 30214

Josh and “Carpool” James dive into the upcoming tournaments in New Jersey and the Southern United States, only to be intercepted by the grandmaster of U.S. Blood Bowl tournament organization himself, James Luft. The Florida man has been unleashed to discuss his entry into the game of Blood Bowl and the colorful cast of characters he’s met along the way from humble beginnings to organizing the first GW U.S. Open, The Three Kingdoms Challenge, and the Chaos Cup. We know you wouldn’t dream of missing any episodes, but you really don’t want to miss this one!

Learn more about the Florida Blood Bowl scene here:

https://floridabloodbowl.com/

The sun never sets on the Players to Nuffle! George stops in to chat from Sydney, Australia alongside hosts Mat and Josh. He gives us the low-down down under on Aussie rivalries, traditions, and Blood Bowl culture. What is a Pavlova, and who is credited with its creation? We don’t know, and soon you won’t either!

Hosts James and Jake are back and Blood Bowlier than ever. They are joined by Chris White of England, who may or may not go by the nickname of "Craig" for this exlusive interview only. Chris has joined in from across the pond to discuss his Blood Bowl league, his Blood Bowl Academy, and also attempts to keep co-host Mat currant on British culture. The players then have a huddle to discuss what changes they would like to see made to this edition.

For a great team event at a fantastic destination, check out Destination Blood Bowl 2025 at Pigeon Forge. All your favorite hosts will be there!

https://facebook.com/events/s/destination-blood-bowl-dollywo/2481930462016326/

Hosts Josh and Riley are joined by guest James to discuss his upcoming Blood Bowl tournament in Atlantic City, along with his history with the sport. We can call it a sport... right? I stubbed my toe on a game table during a match real bad once. So yeah, it's a sport.

Join Mat, Jake, and star player Mike Haley (best know as Moonshine Mike) as they discuss his Colorado leagues, LVO slip-ups, sevens drafts, and demonic horse landmarks. Stick around as Mike blows the dust off the history of Blood Bowl: Second Edition.

In this inaugural episode, the players introduce themselves and answer important questions. Questions like... who are you and what are you doing here? Where have you been all my commute? They are joined by legendary coach Sean Cowley to pick his nose about his prodigious attendance of Blood Bowl tournaments and ways to spice up your own events. What, it's supposed to be 'pick your brain'? No thanks, that sounds invasive. 

James is joined by special guest host Jake today for a rousing discussion of Blood Bowl tournament organization. This is the one to jam into your noggin of Nuffle if you have ever ran or want to run a good ol’ fashioned grid-iron (cardboard? neoprene?) tourney. What special guest could possibly be up for the task? Why… it’s our very own host Mat stepping into the hotseat to give us his British witticisms, witty Britishisms, and veteran extra hot and spicy takes! Sit back and enjoy this very special episode as the Players discuss Mat’s favorite topic… himself!

Mat and James are joined by Twelfman from the Anything But A One!’ podcast. From humble origins, Twelfman discusses his start with Blood Bowl and his meteoric rise to pretty okay. In the discussion segment, Twelfman and the Players to Nuffle discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs, and all-arounds of having a podcast while a snake eats its own tail. As a special treat… the gang plays a round of Bloodbusters!

Check out Anything But A One! on their website, or wherever good podcasts are downloaded.  

⁠https://anythingbuta1podcast.wordpress.com/⁠

Let's all help Josh welcome Mathew back from Alicante, Spain! Rory from Minotaur Hobbies joins them today to regale his own adventures at the World Cup. We also discuss the fine details and broad strokes of creating his own line of paintbrushes. We've got the insider knowledge on how best to wash and process your goat!