Lots of bits and bobs in this episode, including a look back at Summer Bash earlier in the summer. We also talk about Bilerot, some rookie tips, a cork-centred hobby corner and a look ahead to future tournaments. Come and have a seat and listen to the mid-summer round table!

Lots of bits and bobs in this episode, including a look back at Summer Bash earlier in the summer. We also talk about Bilerot, some rookie tips, a cork-centred hobby corner and a look ahead to future tournaments. Come and have a seat and listen to the mid-summer round table!

Summer Camp

PowTown has come and gone and we wanted to sit down and chat about the weekend. How was Zolcath the Zoat?  Did Grombindal move the needle at all? Would Scott pass out from his macramae beard? That was the intention until our rumour mill section started to heat up! Gutter Bowl has been announced along with a new star player - Ivan the Animal!  We also set up our calendar to help everyone find an event that can work for them, allowing them to gain valueable points for the Great Plains Grand Prix!  Come, pour yourself a frosty beverage, and reminisce with us about the tournament that was!

PowTown has come and gone and we wanted to sit down and chat about the weekend. How was Zolcath the Zoat?  Did Grombindal move the needle at all? Would Scott pass out from his macramae beard? That was the intention until our rumour mill section started to heat up! Gutter Bowl has been announced along with a new star player - Ivan the Animal!  We also set up our calendar to help everyone find an event that can work for them, allowing them to gain valueable points for the Great Plains Grand Prix!  Come, pour yourself a frosty beverage, and reminisce with us about the tournament that was!

Gutter Bowl/PowTown Reflection

TOOT TOOT!  It's "All Hands On Deck" as we expand our co-host stable to include Barry for our hype train episode! We start the rumours with a "Who's Best" between Ripper and Grashnak and get an update on Barry's hobby challenge. We follow that up with a little talk on the ins-and-outs of the Blitz Kick-off Result in Rookie Mistakes. We then turn our attention to the tournament scene as we recap the Alberta Classic, update the Great Plains Grand Prix leaderboard, and orient ourselves towards success at PowTown 2023! Hope you enjoy it because we ain't going back to fix it!

TOOT TOOT!  It's "All Hands On Deck" as we expand our co-host stable to include Barry for our hype train episode! We start the rumours with a "Who's Best" between Ripper and Grashnak and get an update on Barry's hobby challenge. We follow that up with a little talk on the ins-and-outs of the Blitz Kick-off Result in Rookie Mistakes. We then turn our attention to the tournament scene as we recap the Alberta Classic, update the Great Plains Grand Prix leaderboard, and orient ourselves towards success at PowTown 2023! Hope you enjoy it because we ain't going back to fix it!

Hype Train 2023

We start the podcast a little bummed about not hearing about any new releases. Surely Grandma Wendy hasn't forgotten about her favourite children, right? Thats ok, because we have lots of tounraments to talk about and plan for!  We discuss the role of star players as well as the overall need for the Stunty Cup (like, at all!). Soon after, we dive into all the local tournament action which includes a Blood Diamond Chalice recap, and a prep for the Alberta Classic and - of course - PowTown. The latter is aiming at record numbers and it really would be a shame if you weren't involved!  

We start the podcast a little bummed about not hearing about any new releases. Surely Grandma Wendy hasn't forgotten about her favourite children, right? Thats ok, because we have lots of tounraments to talk about and plan for!  We discuss the role of star players as well as the overall need for the Stunty Cup (like, at all!). Soon after, we dive into all the local tournament action which includes a Blood Diamond Chalice recap, and a prep for the Alberta Classic and - of course - PowTown. The latter is aiming at record numbers and it really would be a shame if you weren't involved!

The Promise of May

We take a first look at the new Doubledrool model, express concern regarding how badly Lair is beating up on the rest of us in our star player showdown, crunch the numbers on Sneaky Git, and look forward to the Blood Diamond Chalice. Lastly, Lair teases a new piece of swag for Pow Town that you will definitely want to hear about...it requires a timely response!  Also, thank you for your patience as we examine some new technologies that will hopefully get a better product into the interwebs for future episodes. The echos, static, and muffled voices will hopefully be a one-off.

We take a first look at the new Doubledrool model, express concern regarding how badly Lair is beating up on the rest of us in our star player showdown, crunch the numbers on Sneaky Git, and look forward to the Blood Diamond Chalice. Lastly, Lair teases a new piece of swag for Pow Town that you will definitely want to hear about...it requires a timely response!  Also, thank you for your patience as we examine some new technologies that will hopefully get a better product into the interwebs for future episodes. The echos, static, and muffled voices will hopefully be a one-off.

Sneaky Git, Giants, and the Chalice

We didn't have the scheduling accumen to make sure all the interviews got into the last episode, so we decided to include them here!  First, I chat with Rob Wright, the winner of the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl Cup about High Elves and the tournament that was. Following that, Barry Gergel drops by for a hobby-related goodness. He is an exceptional local coach and hobbiest and we could ALL learn a few things from him to level up our modelling game. Enjoy!

We didn't have the scheduling accumen to make sure all the interviews got into the last episode, so we decided to include them here!  First, I chat with Rob Wright, the winner of the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl Cup about High Elves and the tournament that was. Following that, Barry Gergel drops by for a hobby-related goodness. He is an exceptional local coach and hobbiest and we could ALL learn a few things from him to level up our modelling game. Enjoy!

Rogue Josh with Rob and Barry

Lair, Josh, Scott, and Darcy sit down to talk the release of Blood Bowl 3, discuss the merits of Snotlings, think about what it would be like to have an entire team of star players, and debrief the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl Cup. 

Lair, Josh, Scott, and Darcy sit down to talk the release of Blood Bowl 3, discuss the merits of Snotlings, think about what it would be like to have an entire team of star players, and debrief the latest iteration of the Cry Fowl Cup.

Just a Little Chicken

Welcome to episode FIFTY of Get The Ref - where we talk all about Games Workshop's best game - Blood Bowl! In this episode, we chat about January's Braft up in Calgary and then spend some time talking about the build for the Cry Fowl Cup. While those are the big rocks, we also fit in lots of moose talk, some of our favourite things that come in groups of fifty, and pump the Pedro Ramos' tires. Come have a listen!

Welcome to episode FIFTY of Get The Ref - where we talk all about Games Workshop's best game - Blood Bowl! In this episode, we chat about January's Braft up in Calgary and then spend some time talking about the build for the Cry Fowl Cup. While those are the big rocks, we also fit in lots of moose talk, some of our favourite things that come in groups of fifty, and pump the Pedro Ramos' tires. Come have a listen!

The Big 5-0

Today's bonus episode is an interview with James Luft. James is currently running for Tournament Director of the NAF, so we thought we would pick his brain a bit. If you didn't know much about James Luft before this episode, you certainly will afterwards!  Then, if you are so inclined,  please go to the NAF member's website and read through the Q&amp;A section to get a sense of what all the candidates are about - and then vote!  

Today's bonus episode is an interview with James Luft. James is currently running for Tournament Director of the NAF, so we thought we would pick his brain a bit. If you didn't know much about James Luft before this episode, you certainly will afterwards!  Then, if you are so inclined,  please go to the NAF member's website and read through the Q&amp;A section to get a sense of what all the candidates are about - and then vote!

Chat with James Luft

The guys at GET THE REF sit down to discuss all things Blood Bowl in and around Alberta. We recap Thor's Hammerslam, look ahead to the Braft in Calgary, and preview the Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge. We also examine some of the newly released models, news, and questions from around the internet. Any way you slice it, we are excited to see what fun 2023 brings and wait in anticipation for Josh to finish a model or two for those lovely bases that he spent a year on!

The guys at GET THE REF sit down to discuss all things Blood Bowl in and around Alberta. We recap Thor's Hammerslam, look ahead to the Braft in Calgary, and preview the Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge. We also examine some of the newly released models, news, and questions from around the internet. Any way you slice it, we are excited to see what fun 2023 brings and wait in anticipation for Josh to finish a model or two for those lovely bases that he spent a year on!

Welcoming 2023

This podcast is concerned with the people who play the game of Blood Bowl, Game Workshop's game of fantasy football.  Specifically, we report on the tournament scene in Alberta, Canada.

Now that we know about the Dungeonbowl expansion, the 2022 Almanac (with the star player expansion), and the November FAQ/Designer's commentary... well, there is a lot to talk about!  We dip into the mailbag of questions and offer the rookies some unsolicited advice. Finally, have an interview with the winner's of Winter Mayhem, and a breakdown of what to expect from Thor's Hammerslam in December. A little disclaimer: for the records, Scrappa *does* have his normal agility of 3+, unlike the confused noises we made when looking at some fo the preliminary reports. We hope you all enjoy the episode!

Now that we know about the Dungeonbowl expansion, the 2022 Almanac (with the star player expansion), and the November FAQ/Designer's commentary... well, there is a lot to talk about!  We dip into the mailbag of questions and offer the rookies some unsolicited advice. Finally, have an interview with the winner's of Winter Mayhem, and a breakdown of what to expect from Thor's Hammerslam in December. A little disclaimer: for the records, Scrappa *does* have his normal agility of 3+, unlike the confused noises we made when looking at some fo the preliminary reports. We hope you all enjoy the episode!

Electric Boogaloo

While we touch on all the regular segments like the Rumour Mill and Tournament Round-Up, but our Ask the Internet homework took on a life of its own this month. What trait would you like to see in a new team that would make them more themeatic? The question was actually asked last month, but we revisist it again, this time after more consideration. Finally, we spend more than a little time talking (again) about the importance of sneaky git and its new champion, Poppy.

While we touch on all the regular segments like the Rumour Mill and Tournament Round-Up, but our Ask the Internet homework took on a life of its own this month. What trait would you like to see in a new team that would make them more themeatic? The question was actually asked last month, but we revisist it again, this time after more consideration. Finally, we spend more than a little time talking (again) about the importance of sneaky git and its new champion, Poppy.

What Would Poppy Do?

Welcome to the Jungle, where Josh, Lair, Scott, and Darcy delve into the new stats from the upcomming release. The Amazons are different and we are here to tell you how. We then answer some questions from the internet, which inevitably leads to Lair confessing his undying love for Westjet. We listen to tales from Chaos Cup and look forward to our own Golden Sausage and Winter Mayhem competitions!  Lots of awesome goodness in this months episode. Lick the closest toad and join us!

Welcome to the Jungle, where Josh, Lair, Scott, and Darcy delve into the new stats from the upcomming release. The Amazons are different and we are here to tell you how. We then answer some questions from the internet, which inevitably leads to Lair confessing his undying love for Westjet. We listen to tales from Chaos Cup and look forward to our own Golden Sausage and Winter Mayhem competitions!  Lots of awesome goodness in this months episode. Lick the closest toad and join us!

Getting Defensive About Amazons

PowTown 22 has come and gone, leaving us with only memories. We talk about the tournament that was, sitting down with the champ, Steve Hall, and our adopted Canadian, Rory Donahoe. We also asked twitter for a few topics to talk about and had to juggle through a few technical difficulties. From Alberta, with love. 

PowTown 22 has come and gone, leaving us with only memories. We talk about the tournament that was, sitting down with the champ, Steve Hall, and our adopted Canadian, Rory Donahoe. We also asked twitter for a few topics to talk about and had to juggle through a few technical difficulties. From Alberta, with love.

Pow Town 22 Wrap Up

So many things to look forward to!   We offer our humble opinions and wild speculation regarding the upcomming Amazon team box as well as the new star player that will be accompanying them.  Hot on those heels, we prep everyone on what you can expect when you get to PowTown, our biggest local tournament - now in its tenth anniversary year!  Many things to digest. We hash out a few roster ideas and make some predictions.  Enjoy!

So many things to look forward to!   We offer our humble opinions and wild speculation regarding the upcomming Amazon team box as well as the new star player that will be accompanying them.  Hot on those heels, we prep everyone on what you can expect when you get to PowTown, our biggest local tournament - now in its tenth anniversary year!  Many things to digest. We hash out a few roster ideas and make some predictions.  Enjoy!

Anticipation Galore

This month, we jump pn the "Ask Me Anything..." bandwagon that has taken over Twitter over the last month. We combed through some of the more interesting questions and volunteered our hot takes on all of them.  We then transition to an off-site (aka dubious quality audio) series of recordings directly after the Red Deer Rumble, a one-day tournament halfway between Alberta's two major centers. Enjoy the ride!

This month, we jump pn the "Ask Me Anything..." bandwagon that has taken over Twitter over the last month. We combed through some of the more interesting questions and volunteered our hot takes on all of them.  We then transition to an off-site (aka dubious quality audio) series of recordings directly after the Red Deer Rumble, a one-day tournament halfway between Alberta's two major centers. Enjoy the ride!

Honest Answers

Despite some technical glitches, we managed to salvage an episode for you all this month! We discus Mike Davis' Twitter question - what makes a great tournament?  We follow that up with a debrief of the Alberta Classic which included an interview with Scott Martin!  Finally, we chat breifly about upcoming tournaments. 

Despite some technical glitches, we managed to salvage an episode for you all this month! We discus Mike Davis' Twitter question - what makes a great tournament?  We follow that up with a debrief of the Alberta Classic which included an interview with Scott Martin!  Finally, we chat breifly about upcoming tournaments.

Gremlins in the Engine

Now that the Norse roster is official and in hand, we get the overall impressions from the panel, including their hot takes on the new stars. We talk about one of our favourite awards - Best Sporting Conduct - and what it takes to win it. Finally, we finish with a recap of the Blood Diamond Chalice and look forward to the Alberta Classic.

Now that the Norse roster is official and in hand, we get the overall impressions from the panel, including their hot takes on the new stars. We talk about one of our favourite awards - Best Sporting Conduct - and what it takes to win it. Finally, we finish with a recap of the Blood Diamond Chalice and look forward to the Alberta Classic.

Poverty Stricken

With the new Norse team revealed, we chat about what we have seen so far and speculate heavily on what kind of new deisgn space this fan-favourite team will explore. Then, we talk about upcoming tournaments, including Edmonton's Blood Diamond Chalice! Get your horney helmets and jump in your longboats and join us!

With the new Norse team revealed, we chat about what we have seen so far and speculate heavily on what kind of new deisgn space this fan-favourite team will explore. Then, we talk about upcoming tournaments, including Edmonton's Blood Diamond Chalice! Get your horney helmets and jump in your longboats and join us!

Norsing Around

The Cry Fowl Cup has wrapped and we are hear with a panel of coaches who have nothing else better to do than talk more Blood Bowl after playing for a whole weekend. We discuss winners, losers, mercenary rules, and where to take Horatio in the future! A very special episode indeed.

The Cry Fowl Cup has wrapped and we are hear with a panel of coaches who have nothing else better to do than talk more Blood Bowl after playing for a whole weekend. We discuss winners, losers, mercenary rules, and where to take Horatio in the future! A very special episode indeed.

Cry Fowl Afterglow

Got to say this is a freash new spin on blood bowl podcast. Interviewing tournament winners and indepth look at tournament rules and such are amazing! Thank you for the kind words for Sin City Bowl and Las Vegas Open Bowl!

Great new podcast!

Get The Ref! - Alberta's Blood Bowl Roundup

This month, Scott and Josh team up to talk about the new Halfling roster, recap the Blood Diamond Chalice, hear from tournament champ Matt Chaffee, get a few words in with our NAF rep Lair Ashmead, and finally preview the Alberta Classic! Of particular note, sincere apologies go out to Judah for getting your name wrong ALL EPISODE LONG. We honestly thought it was Jonah. 

This month, Scott and Josh team up to talk about the new Halfling roster, recap the Blood Diamond Chalice, hear from tournament champ Matt Chaffee, get a few words in with our NAF rep Lair Ashmead, and finally preview the Alberta Classic! Of particular note, sincere apologies go out to Judah for getting your name wrong ALL EPISODE LONG. We honestly thought it was Jonah.

Blood Diamond Chalice Recap

Topics this month include a quick chat about the new wood elf models, a peek into tournament etiquette in Rookie Mistakes, a recapping of the record-setting PowTown, and an interview with Bob Langevin, new anointed Blood Bowl Godfather and winner of PowTown. Finally, we drop some knowledge on you regarding Summer Sausage. Special Thanks to Lair Ashmead, Jack Petrucha of Maelstrom Mats, Ogres Den, KR Multicase, Grym Forge, and Hungry Troll for all the hard work in making PowTown the record setting event that it was!

Topics this month include a quick chat about the new wood elf models, a peek into tournament etiquette in Rookie Mistakes, a recapping of the record-setting PowTown, and an interview with Bob Langevin, new anointed Blood Bowl Godfather and winner of PowTown. Finally, we drop some knowledge on you regarding Summer Sausage. Special Thanks to Lair Ashmead, Jack Petrucha of Maelstrom Mats, Ogres Den, KR Multicase, Grym Forge, and Hungry Troll for all the hard work in making PowTown the record setting event that it was!

Post Mortem for PowTown 2019

Josh and Scott wax poetic about the possibility of PowTown becoming the largest Canadian NAF tournament ever! As a bonus, you get to discover what both Adam Tremblay and Tom Carter are bringing. Finally, we discuss out builds for the upcoming tournament.

Josh and Scott wax poetic about the possibility of PowTown becoming the largest Canadian NAF tournament ever! As a bonus, you get to discover what both Adam Tremblay and Tom Carter are bringing. Finally, we discuss out builds for the upcoming tournament.

Powtown Hype Train

In this episode, Scott and Josh share what happened during the Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge, talk to the eventual winner in an interview with Dave Sutton, and try to break the code for Melvin's March Madness, Nurglings Gone Wild, Back of the bus edition!

In this episode, Scott and Josh share what happened during the Cry Fowl Cup in Lethbridge, talk to the eventual winner in an interview with Dave Sutton, and try to break the code for Melvin's March Madness, Nurglings Gone Wild, Back of the bus edition!

March Madness Preview

This episode, Josh and Scott delve into the results from March Madness, talk about Games Workshop's new Halfling Blood Bowl release, interview Damian Glizean (newly minted champion), and preview Edmonton's Blood Diamond Chalice tournament.

This episode, Josh and Scott delve into the results from March Madness, talk about Games Workshop's new Halfling Blood Bowl release, interview Damian Glizean (newly minted champion), and preview Edmonton's Blood Diamond Chalice tournament.

March Madness Recap

Scott and Josh chat about the new Snotling news, detail their online FUMBBL exploits, and welcome Ian McKinley to discuss the goings-on of the Militantes, the team at the centre of the Up and Under Tale. We also chat defensive setups for the rookies in an attempt to sort through the all-important starting condition of a game.  Ian McKinley's webseries can be found at upandundertale.com

Scott and Josh chat about the new Snotling news, detail their online FUMBBL exploits, and welcome Ian McKinley to discuss the goings-on of the Militantes, the team at the centre of the Up and Under Tale. We also chat defensive setups for the rookies in an attempt to sort through the all-important starting condition of a game.  Ian McKinley's webseries can be found at <a href="http://upandundertale.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upandundertale.com</a>

Online Therapy

Josh and Scott catch up with Ian McKinley of the literary web-serious, Up and Under. If you want to check out his and Meunier's work, follow the link below!  We also chat about how Blood Bowl coaches are coping with social distancing while giving an update as to the state of affairs in Alberta. And for our followers, we give some straight talk about skill choices... Up and Under - https://bloodbowlstrategies.com/en/

Josh and Scott catch up with Ian McKinley of the literary web-serious, Up and Under. If you want to check out his and Meunier's work, follow the link below!  We also chat about how Blood Bowl coaches are coping with social distancing while giving an update as to the state of affairs in Alberta. And for our followers, we give some straight talk about skill choices... Up and Under - <a href="https://bloodbowlstrategies.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bloodbowlstrategies.com/en/</a>

Up and Under

Scott and Josh sit down with Tom Carter to talk about his win at the CFC. We then bumble through the rest of the episode, uneducated and unprepared. Still, it was fun. We chat about the non-rumourmill, the upcoming tournaments, and what rookies need to know about the fowl ...ahem.... FOUL action. 

Scott and Josh sit down with Tom Carter to talk about his win at the CFC. We then bumble through the rest of the episode, uneducated and unprepared. Still, it was fun. We chat about the non-rumourmill, the upcoming tournaments, and what rookies need to know about the fowl ...ahem.... FOUL action.

Leaping into the Unknown

Lots of tournament talk to get into whether it be a wrap-up of January's early action or looking forward to the Stolen Sausage and the Cry Fowl Cup. In other news, we chat about the new models from Forgeworld, the hot newness of the Great Plains Grand Prix, and a segment that covers shadowing and diving tackle as a combo. Lots to get into! It is our sincerest hope that Scott isn't contagious through your headphones. Nurgle Rot can be a real bummer!

Lots of tournament talk to get into whether it be a wrap-up of January's early action or looking forward to the Stolen Sausage and the Cry Fowl Cup. In other news, we chat about the new models from Forgeworld, the hot newness of the Great Plains Grand Prix, and a segment that covers shadowing and diving tackle as a combo. Lots to get into! It is our sincerest hope that Scott isn't contagious through your headphones. Nurgle Rot can be a real bummer!

Leaping Into February

Josh and Scott run down the typical stuff in our recapping of tournaments and prepping you for future events. In addition, you can hear our take on the new Ogre release, caging for beginners, and a debate about the best players to take in a draft. Thanks for listening to us over the last year!

Josh and Scott run down the typical stuff in our recapping of tournaments and prepping you for future events. In addition, you can hear our take on the new Ogre release, caging for beginners, and a debate about the best players to take in a draft. Thanks for listening to us over the last year!

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