Green Jokers Gaming Podcast

Episode 32 - Introduction to Malifaux Fourth Edition

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We are back through the breach this week with a dive into Malifaux Fourth Edition. If you're a player new to Malifaux or just returning after a break, this episode gets you up to speed on what to expect and where to start with Fourth Edition.

Our upcoming Green Jokers Monthly events:

7th September - Shatterpoint

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Episode 31 - Moment of Reflection: The Phantom Monkey (Shatterpoint)

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We welcome back Ed of Powder Monkey Gaming to talk about a local Shatterpoint event. Tune in to hear about our alternative 'Threemier' tournament format and the various trials and mishaps the boys faced throughout the day.

If you are local or planning on visiting Powder Monkey Gaming in Huddersfield, you can join the official Discord.

Our upcoming Green Jokers Monthly events:

23rd August - Malifaux Fourth Edition

7th September - Shatterpoint

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Episode 30 - Moment of Reflection: Going Rogue at Battlefield Hobbies (Shatterpoint)

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by a very special guest - Ed, the owner of Powder Monkey Gaming, (a.k.a. Mr Powder Monkey). Buried amongst the nonsense, we talk about how Powder Monkey came to be, our recent trip to a Shatterpoint tournament, and our takes on best painted competitions.

If you are local or planning on visit Powder Monkey Gaming in Huddersfield, you can join the official Discord.

Registration is open for our August Green Jokers Monthly at which we will be playing Malifaux Fourth Edition.

Wanting to dive into Shatterpoint? If you're nearby, you can join our first Shatterpoint league starting in September.

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Episode 29 - Thank You and Farewell

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This week we say thank you and goodbye to one of the Green Jokers, look at some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, and let you know what you can expect from us going forward.

Join us in July at The Phantom Monkey for a Threemier Shatterpoint event.

If you are local, you may also be interested in joining our first Shatterpoint league starting in September - the perfect opportunity to jump into the game.

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Episode 28 - Somehow Cojo Returned

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

After going hard on Shatterpoint, we take a minute to have a general check-in, talk about what we've been up to hobby and gaming-wise, and, of course, address the ~~elephant~~ gorilla in the room.

Join us in July at The Phantom Monkey for a Threemier Shatterpoint event.

If you are local, you may also be interested in joining our first Shatterpoint league starting in September - the perfect opportunity to jump into the game.

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Episode 27 - Moment of Reflection: Galactic Conquest 3 (Shatterpoint)

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We are riding the Shatterpoint hype and taking you along for the journey. Yan gives an account of his first Shatterpoint tournament experience and James learns he is not alone in his love for...

Join us in July at The Phantom Monkey for a Threemier Shatterpoint event.

If you are local, you may also be interested in joining our first Shatterpoint league starting in September - the perfect opportunity to jump into the game.

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Episode 26 - Introduction to Shatterpoint

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

And now for something completely different. While Malifaux 4th Edition is in Open Beta, we are taking the opportunity to try some new things. This episode is a crash course in Star Wars Shatterpoint - we talk about some of the core concepts behind the game and how to get started.

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Episode 25 - Moment of Reflection: Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble 2025

Sun, 18 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for the final Moment of Reflection of Malifaux Third Edition, although this episode could have easily been called 'The Cojo Show'. Whilst we take a break, we would love to hear how you're getting on with the Fourth Edition Open Beta, and what you would like to hear from us about on future episodes.

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Episode 24 - ...Good Riddance

Sun, 04 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The founding fathers reunite. Yan and James are joined by the other original Green Joker - Jack Zissell (DatZiss), for a burning of the Malifaux Third Edition effigy. If last episode's positivity was too much for you, there should be plenty more salt here.

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Episode 23 - Goodbye Third Edition...

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

As we bid farewell to Malifaux Third Edition, we present to you arguably our most unhinged episode yet. Maybe it's all the giddiness from the Fourth Edition announcements, or maybe it's something in the jam...

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Episode 22 - I can't be-League it's not Escalation!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:30:50 GMT

A slightly shorter episode for you this week, on which we talk about our upcoming Malifaux league.

*DUE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF 4TH EDITION, THIS LEAGUE IS NOW POSTPONED*

Join us for our next Malifaux league at Powder Monkey Gaming. The league will now be starting on 7th May. You can find all of the details, including the rules pack which has all the relevant links, on the Powder Monkey Malifaux League 2025 Longshanks event.

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Episode 21 - Moment of Reflection: Powder Monkeyfaux III

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode, Yan talks to James about his games at the recent Powder Monkeyfaux III event. This time, it's not all about Asami!

Join us for some Star Wars Shatterpoint fun at Powder Monkey Gaming at our April Green Jokers Monthly.

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Episode 20 - Moment of Reflection: A Breach in the North X

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This is getting out of hand. Now there are two of them! Yan talks to co-host James Boosey and guest James Wilson about their recent experience at a Malifaux tournament - A Breach in the North X.

Join us for some Star Wars Shatterpoint fun at Powder Monkey Gaming at our April Green Jokers Monthly.

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Episode 19 - Bad Things Happen

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

In Malifaux, bad things happen. In this episode we discuss how we can try to prevent this and how to deal with it when it does inevitably go wrong. Jamie has actually done things since the last episode, James has been forced by the community to play the Monk keyword, and Yan has been... killing younglings?

Check out James Wilson's Malifaux blog.

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Episode 18 - Tournament Prep

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Planning on attending your 1st or 100th wargaming tournament? We share some of our top tips to help get you prepared.

Come meet us and hang out at this year's Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble!

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Episode 17 - Moment of Reflection: UK Masters 2024

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

The Green Jokers boys retell the story of UK Masters 2024, as well as the side events that run alongside it for those who finished outside the top 16. Brace yourselves for another long episode!

For your viewing pleasure: the results from UK Masters 2024, Enforcers Assemble and League of Extraordinary Henchmen.

Come meet us and hang out at this year's Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble!

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Episode 16 - We Go Again

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:01:33 GMT

Guess who's back? Back again. Happy New Year, everyone! We kick off 2025 with a mighty episode in which we take a look back at the last year, and discuss what the future may hold. We also welcome fan favourite James Boosey as a fully fledged co-host - you can expect hearing much more of him going forward!

Come meet us and hang out at this year's Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble!

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Episode 15 - Gotcha, Idiot!

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:01:03 GMT

We mark the end of 2024 and Season 1 of the Green Jokers Podcast with a discussion about "gotchas" and how we can encourage more informed decision-making in our games of Malifaux.

Check out James Wilson's Malifaux blog, and his wife's stained glass art.

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Episode 14 - Grow Your Own Local Community

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:01:28 GMT

This week, Yan is joined once again by local legend - James Boosey, and Geraint - a newer member of the Green Jokers community, to talk about a local escalation league and how to encourage growth in your community.

You can view the full results of the Huddersfield Breach Reopens Esclation League on Longshanks.

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Episode 13 - Moment of Reflection: A Wyrd Road to Nationals 3

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:01:43 GMT

We are back! Yan is joined by James Boosey to talk about his experience at a recent event. Tune in to hear all about James' experience with Asami as he took on three new opponents.

Check out James Wilson's Malifaux blog!

Full results and stats from the event can be found on Longshanks.

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Episode 12 - Stinky Boys

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:01:46 GMT

Hope you like painting! In this episode we talk about recent experimentation with mixing paints and share some insights into painting white and how to fall in love with it. We also catch a whiff of some really stinky boys and pick up some of the recent news.

Creative Salvage - mixing paints, painting white

Sub-Assembly - Akaname

Hot off the Presses - Oni rework, UK Nationals, Gen Con

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Episode 11 - Ban Dog Brackett

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:01:54 GMT

This week, we focus on a single listener submitted question as we try to create a primer for anyone looking to explore the Bans format or prepping for a Bans tournament.

Introduction - Boring...

One More Question - Bans Primer

You can find out more about our upcoming beginner-friendly escalation league here.

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Episode 10 - Whispers in Your Ear

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:01:02 GMT

This week, we catch up and talk Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble preparations, attempt to devise a framework for understanding summoners and take a look at everyone's (least) favourite gremlin mechanic.

Introduction - Something Something Oz Event

Sub-Assembly - Gwyll

Hot off the Presses - Upcoming releases, upcoming events, escalation league

You can find out more about our upcoming beginner-friendly escalation league here.

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Episode 9 - Moment of Reflection: Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble 2024

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:01:34 GMT

This week, we are taking another "Moment of Reflection" to discuss a recent tournament experience of the first ever Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble. We are joined for this episode by our friend and Green Jokers teammate - James Boosey! Tune in to hear about our games from the weekend as well as some of our thoughts, feelings and reactions about the event.

Full results and stats from the event can be found on Longshanks.

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Episode 8 - Summoner? Hardly Know Her

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:01:05 GMT

This week, we catch up and talk Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble preparations, attempt to devise a framework for understanding summoners and take a look at everyone's (least) favourite gremlin mechanic.

Introduction - Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble 2024 prep

One More Questions - Dealing with summoners

Sub-Assembly - Sparks LeBlanc

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Episode 7 - Moment of Reflection: The Rise of Time

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:01:22 GMT

On this week's episode, we are trialling a new format - we take a "Moment of Reflection" to discuss a recent tournament experience attending The Rise of Time at Element Games in Stockport. Tune in to hear about our games from the weekend as well as some of our thoughts, feeling and reactions about the event.

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Episode 6 - Step On Me, Bandido

Thu, 30 May 2024 23:01:12 GMT

On this week's episode, the Green Jokers recollect a recent tournament experience, pick on some oversized cowboys, and get excited about future releases and the Rise of Time.

Introduction

Sub-Assembly - Bandido

Creative Salvage - Bayou, A Song of Ice and Fire, Cavalier

Hot off the Presses - Echoes of the Breach, Upcoming Releases, The Rise of Time

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Episode 5 - Jack Daw's Nut

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:01:33 GMT

This week we take a dive into a thrilling three-part saga - a battle of wills, pill(ar)s and cracking nuts. We also take a look at some little piddly little guys from the Guild.

Introduction

Match-up Catch-up - Jack Daw vs Rasputina

Sub-Assembly - Newsie

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Episode 4 - Green Jokers Starter Box

Thu, 02 May 2024 23:00:33 GMT

In this episode we trial a new format which spells potentially exciting news for the podcast moving forward. Yan issues a formal apology, we pit Core Boxes and Starter Boxes against each other, and admire the adorable Tanuki.

Introduction - An apology

One More Question - Core Boxes vs Starter Boxes

Sub-Assembly - Tanuki

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Episode 3 - Love the Big Ones

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:00:43 GMT

In this month's episode of Green Jokers Podcast, we welcome our first ever guest and get to know about his journey into Malifaux. We also have a special edition of Hot off the Presses, in which we cover some of the things we are most excited about from the new Ashes of Malifaux book.

Introduction - Chris' journey into Malifaux

Match-up Catch-up - Ulix vs Nexus

Hot off the Presses - Ashes of Malifaux highlights

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Episode 2 - Mighty Two Inches

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:43 GMT

In this month's episode of Green Jokers Podcast, we discuss some of the things we've been up to over the last month. We also have a new segment for you this episode - let us know what you think about Creative Salvage.

Introduction - escalation league

Creative Salvage - Army Painter Speedpaints, underpainting, fluorescents

Match-up Catch-up - Yan Lo vs Misaki

Sub-Assembly - Saboteur

Hot off the Presses - Ashes of Malifaux, Madness in the Midlands 2: The Asylum, Cartographer's Cup 2024

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Episode 1 - The Pilot

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:19 GMT

In this inaugural episode of Green Jokers Podcast, we offer ourselves as your humble hosts and give a brief insight into our Malifaux journeys so far. We also introduce you to some of the segments you'll hopefully become familiar with over the coming episodes.

Introduction - short bios

Match-up Catch-up - Colette vs Nekima

Sub-Assembly - Student of Steel

Hot off the Presses - UK Masters 2023, Ashes of Malifaux, Malifaux Yorkshire Rumble 2024

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Episode 0 - The Trailer

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:10 GMT

Welcome to the Green Jokers Podcast! This is a short trailer to give you a taste of what you can expect from the first episode of our brand new Malifaux podcast.

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