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Tales From The Periphery

Tales From The Periphery
Battletech
UK Games Expo
Alpha Strike
Aces
Peterborough Wargames Club
UAE
Core Box Set
Classic Battletech
Snowblind
Scouring Sands
Mercs
Buy the Same Token
Lynnvander Studios
Cooperative Games
Board Games
Open Format
Mercenaries
Catalyst Game Labs

A UK BattleTech podcast, with news, events and chatter.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes10Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureGames

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In which Josh Derksen revisits Tales From The Periphery to tell Mike all about Adepticon and Snowblind (the next Aces set), as well as some teasers for the 3rd and 4th sets, and a few other odds and sods.

Useful links:

• Josh's page on BoardGame Ge... more

In which Mike and Nat Hardacre talk.

A lot.

Nat may have broken the record for the longest and most indecisive quickfire round ever. More importantly, here’s your chance to find out everything that is planned for UK Games expo in the BattleTech (an... more

In which Mike gets to interview Jon Reid, honorary member of Peterborough Wargames Club, and we think the Middle East's only Catalyst Demo Agent! The chat covers a range of stuff including how to draw new players in, as well as a look at the new Core... more

In which Mike aten't ded (to quote Nanny Ogg). Also, he gets to have a long (and rather delayed) chat with Aces designer Josh Derksen.

The obligatory useful links:

• Josh's page on BoardGame Geek

• Lynnvander Studios

• A 480p rip of Fang Of The S... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Derksen
Guest, Battletech/ACE designer
Catalyst Game Labs (based on discussion)
Episode: Episode 19
Nat Hardacre
Catalyst demo agent and organizer for UK Games Expo Battletech events
Catalyst Game Labs
Episode: Episode 18
Jon Reid
Honorary Member of Peterborough Wargames Club
Peterborough Wargames Club
Episode: Episode 17
Ed Cardella
Founder of Buy The Same Token
Buy The Same Token
Episode: Episode 15
Tom Lovell
Previous podcast guest, involved with ACES demos and painting sessions
Unknown (Expo participant)
Episode: Episode 14
Lachlan Nagel
Irish demo agent, Battletech moderator
Not specified
Episode: Episode 14

Host

Mike Whittaker
Host with multiple listings across the feed; appears to be the primary on-air presence with ties to Tales From The Periphery.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Mike, the GOAT!

    First of all I’d like to thank the team from TFTP for having the most up to date and comprehensive event board in all of the UK! I’m not from the UK but the events board is legendary!

    Great show, a lot of great information! 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RichTsmith
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans value practical tips for demos and organized play.
Quality guests and behind-the-scenes industry context are commonly highlighted.
Listeners praise up-to-date event coverage and the breadth of convention insights.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#103
South Africa/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#138
New Zealand/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Episode 19
Q: How has feedback from Scouring Sands informed Snowblind?
The guest explains that some Scouring Sands feedback couldn't be fully actionable for Snowblind, but that ongoing playtesting and community input shaped tweaks to mechanics, keyword implementation, and the overall campaign design for Snowblind and future sets.

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What is Tales From The Periphery about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on BattleTech, with a strong emphasis on events, community building, and product news. Episodes frequently explore new releases (like campaigns, box sets, and player aids), convention coverage, and practical tips for demos, organized play, and cross-promotions. A notable strength is its deep community perspective, featuring designers, organizers, and vendors who share behind-the-scenes insights into development, production, and event management.

Listeners are likely hobbyists who value practical gameplay aids, convention coordination, and ecosystem updates across the BattleTech universe. The show often highlights community-driven activities at UK and international events, as well as collaborations with publishers and toke... more

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4. Ed Cardella
5. Tom Lovell
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