web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:11:19 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Art of Wargaming - Episodes Tagged with “Machiavelli” https://taow.fireside.fm/tags/machiavelli Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0600 The Art of Wargaming is a research based show that delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming. Each season features a book from antiquity which the hosts then analyze, looking for pearls of knowledge. Whether you participate in intellectual or physical wargaming, or you simply love military science and history, this show explores the tactics and strategy that influenced the course of history. en-us episodic The Art of Wargaming delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming. The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... The Art of Wargaming is a research based show that delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming. Each season features a book from antiquity which the hosts then analyze, looking for pearls of knowledge. Whether you participate in intellectual or physical wargaming, or you simply love military science and history, this show explores the tactics and strategy that influenced the course of history. no wargaming, belegarth, military history, WH40k The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com Episode 21: Part Seven Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/21 3fdabf5a-1663-4de4-ad1d-248cbe6179d4 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0600 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... We finish out Machiavelli talking about siege, how to conduct one and how to survive one. For our report this week, something a little different, inspired by one of our listeners! 1:16:02 no <p>The last chapter of Machiavelli’s Art of War is inherently practical, focusing on the conduct and survival of a siege. After a general recap, we then learn about a military formation that has previously unexplored potential in Wargaming.</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli The last chapter of Machiavelli’s Art of War is inherently practical, focusing on the conduct and survival of a siege. After a general recap, we then learn about a military formation that has previously unexplored potential in Wargaming.

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]]> The last chapter of Machiavelli’s Art of War is inherently practical, focusing on the conduct and survival of a siege. After a general recap, we then learn about a military formation that has previously unexplored potential in Wargaming.

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]]> Episode 20: Part Six Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/20 e35adaad-614e-4601-a9c2-cd5fb6ca7bf2 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0600 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... We continue our discussion of an orderly and efficient camp and transition into head games as only Machiavelli could provide. Our first time being able to have three people on air as Oni returns! 1:15:15 no <p>Much of the focus of war lies in organizing one’s own forces while seeking to disable the enemy’s fighting capabilty. In this episode, we continue our look at camp set up, as well as head games and the concept of Total War.</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli Much of the focus of war lies in organizing one’s own forces while seeking to disable the enemy’s fighting capabilty. In this episode, we continue our look at camp set up, as well as head games and the concept of Total War.

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]]> Much of the focus of war lies in organizing one’s own forces while seeking to disable the enemy’s fighting capabilty. In this episode, we continue our look at camp set up, as well as head games and the concept of Total War.

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]]> Episode 19: Part Five Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/19 14e688e1-aa3d-4393-b7df-5582811910ac Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0600 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... When an army is on the march, there are many considerations. This week we explore one of the least flashy but most crucial of factors: that of the camp itself! 1:30:22 no <p>To best deal with uncertainty, it is best to be prepared for anything. And the best form of preparedness is having a game plan and an orderly camp. This week Thumbs, Malark, and Machiavelli seek to understand the art of war and the art of camping!</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli To best deal with uncertainty, it is best to be prepared for anything. And the best form of preparedness is having a game plan and an orderly camp. This week Thumbs, Malark, and Machiavelli seek to understand the art of war and the art of camping!

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]]> To best deal with uncertainty, it is best to be prepared for anything. And the best form of preparedness is having a game plan and an orderly camp. This week Thumbs, Malark, and Machiavelli seek to understand the art of war and the art of camping!

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]]> Episode 18: Part Four Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/18 d4f955ee-f149-4dff-a1a4-a47db5f4f94d Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0700 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... This week on The Art of Wargaming we take a look at how to use an army practically and the considerations a captain should have before and during a battle. 1:26:47 no <p>When two armies are evenly matched, what circumstance spell victory or defeat? When preparing for battle, what are a captain’s most important considerations? We explore these questions and more in this week’s episode on Machiavelli Part Four</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli When two armies are evenly matched, what circumstance spell victory or defeat? When preparing for battle, what are a captain’s most important considerations? We explore these questions and more in this week’s episode on Machiavelli Part Four

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]]> When two armies are evenly matched, what circumstance spell victory or defeat? When preparing for battle, what are a captain’s most important considerations? We explore these questions and more in this week’s episode on Machiavelli Part Four

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]]> Episode 17: Part Three Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/17 861d5943-a3f6-4db5-8e4c-09bafa22ca1d Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0700 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... Machiavelli continues to refine his concept of mixed units and deployment as only he can. Artillery also gets a highlight in this episode as we discuss how best to deploy it and defend against it. 1:20:14 no <p>Few things in war are as important as the disposition of one’s army and the use of long range weaponry. In this chapter, we delve into the relationship between melee and ranged units, and how they can best compliment one another.</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli Few things in war are as important as the disposition of one’s army and the use of long range weaponry. In this chapter, we delve into the relationship between melee and ranged units, and how they can best compliment one another.

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]]> Few things in war are as important as the disposition of one’s army and the use of long range weaponry. In this chapter, we delve into the relationship between melee and ranged units, and how they can best compliment one another.

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]]> Episode 16: Part Two Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/16 73a2d2f7-4b6e-4662-a5d3-4b3ee67504a1 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:00:00 -0700 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... Thumbs and Malark discuss Machiavelli’s advice on arming and training yourself and your force. 1:15:45 no <p>In this chapter, Machiavelli provides some solid advice. Before battle ever begins, the odds can be stacked more in your favor if you have training properly and know how to arm your forces.</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli In this chapter, Machiavelli provides some solid advice. Before battle ever begins, the odds can be stacked more in your favor if you have training properly and know how to arm your forces.

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]]> In this chapter, Machiavelli provides some solid advice. Before battle ever begins, the odds can be stacked more in your favor if you have training properly and know how to arm your forces.

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]]> Episode 15: Part One Machiavelli https://taow.fireside.fm/15 16e9f87a-72c6-473a-969a-11399f108ff5 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0700 The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... full The Art of Wargaming & General Nerdery Presents... Sir Thumbs and Yaga Malark are back, with the infamous Machiavelli as our focus this season. Our Spotlight this episode is on Battle For The Ring. 1:20:04 no <p>Machiavelli’s Art of War is arguably one of the most important influences in western linear tactics. We begin our study of this storied work by looking at the civic side of Wargaming and the communities they create, as well as examining Machiavelli’s advice for troop selection and recruitment.</p> <p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p> <p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p> <p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p> wargaming, foam fighting, warhammer 40k, the art of war, the art of wargaming, Machiavelli Machiavelli’s Art of War is arguably one of the most important influences in western linear tactics. We begin our study of this storied work by looking at the civic side of Wargaming and the communities they create, as well as examining Machiavelli’s advice for troop selection and recruitment.

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]]> Machiavelli’s Art of War is arguably one of the most important influences in western linear tactics. We begin our study of this storied work by looking at the civic side of Wargaming and the communities they create, as well as examining Machiavelli’s advice for troop selection and recruitment.

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