Gondor Calls for Ale
Episodes
Episode 104 - Where does Saruman Keep His Armies?
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam discuss their favorite armies, well some of them at least. Our heroes each cover two good and two evil armies. They go thr...
Episode 103 - Adepticon GT - Grand Tournament - part 2
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we are back to our coverage of Adepticon 2026. Our brave heroes each have 3 more games to play? Will Sam's brutes have a chance ...
Episode 102 - Adepticon GT - Grand Tournament - part 1
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode our heroes travel to Adepticon to play in the Grand Tournament. This 750 point event was six games played over two days. How will the ...
Episode 101 - Lights, Camera, ALE
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the destruction of our hard drive, and talk through some of the suggested armies and match ups. As well as a general chat a...
Episode 100 - 100th EPISODE
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this very exciting episode our heroes chat about Gondor Calls for Ale and how exciting it is to have reach the 100 episode mark!! They also answer...
Episode 99 - The Marths of the Dead
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we are back with another tournament recap/review! Ben has once again been to an OSBL event this time 700 points. Can be keep his...
Episode 98 - There is an I in Meatpie
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gondor Calls for Ale, is moving away from predominantly doing tournament reports. So what is this first episode of the near era about? TEAM EVENTS! Th...
Episode 97 - Bros, Brews, and FAQs
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes speculate wildy on the upcoming FAQ. Thats try they make outrageous claims. and dream for the changes they'd like to see. S...
Episode 96 - The West Calls for Aid
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben casts his mind back many ages of men, to an event he attended last year! This was another OSBGL event. And this time our hero brin...
Episode 95 - An Unexpected Rambling
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam close out the year. That's right, it's the final episode for 2025. They discuss the state of the game, what the year was l...
Episode 94 - Fall Brawl
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam attends the Fall Brawl, and 850 pt tournament. The was three rounds played in a single day at Games and Stuff in Maryland. Will a...
Episode 93 - Light the Beacons
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we join Ben as he attends Light the Beacons, and 800 point event played over 4 rounds. With big points levels comes big models, that ...
Episode 92 - Sam Goes TO WAR
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode Sam attends part 2 of TO WAR. A series of escalation tournaments. Part 2 was a 750pt event played over three rounds, with NO VETO (prai...
Episode 91 - The Great Battle of 2024 - 2025
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben attended his first OSBGL event, The Great Battle of 2024-2025 a 650pt event played over 4 games. How will Ben's debut in the OSBG...
Episode 90 - Sam Goes Boating
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam goes boating! Well flying really... Our hero travels to the heart of Warhammerdom on earth, that's right WARHAMMER WORLD! To play ...
Episode 89 - Nova Open 2025 - Grand Tournament - part 2
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we once again return to the Nova Open, to hear about the final three games of the Grand Tournament. Can Ben stay Atop the Walls by con...
Episode 88 - Nova Open 2025 - Grand Tournament - part 1
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we return to the Nova Open, where our heroes are participating in the Grand Tournament. This is a 700 pt 5 round tournament played ove...
Episode 87 - Nova Open 2025 Doubles
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episodes are heroes are attending the Nova Open. A convention held annually in Washington DC. Today Ben and Sam will be playing in the doubles...
Episode 86 - Fords of the Potomac XIV
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode our heroes attend the Fords of the Potomac XIV a 700pt tournament played over 3 rounds. This event was billed as practice for the Nova ...
Episode 85 - Defense in the North
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are back with out standard fare, our meat and PO-TA-TOES Tournament reporting! Ben has gone away to Historicon to attend the Defens...
Episode 84 - Legacy - Evil or Just Misunderstood
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes once again return to the world of the internet to checkout the legacy pdfs. Specifically the Forces of EVIL. There is more...
Episode 83 - Legacy - The Good Guys, the Best Guys
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes dive into the digital world, and checkout the legacy pdfs. Specifically the Forces of Good. They do some reading out loud,...
Episode 82 - Armies of Middle Earth
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes finally crack open the, now slightly less, NEW BOOK! That's right Ben and Sam delve into all thing Armies of Middle Earth.....
Episode 81 - Defense of the North
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we return to things that were... And talk all about Ben's attendance of Defense of the North. This 750 point tournament was held at Hu...
Episode 80 - The Voice of Samruman
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam is all alone, there's no one there beside him.... and now one to control his ranting!! That's right Sam's going solo and talking n...
Episode 79 - Don't be Hasty - Slow Grow - part 3 and 4
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes cast their mind back long years ago.... and by that we of course me a month or so. To part 3 of the Don't Be Hasty Slow Gro...
Episode 78 - Adepticon Doubles
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cast our minds back to Adepticon... Thats right our Heroes Still haven't the Cream City, and are just not talking about the Adeptic...
Episode 77 - Adepticon GT - part 2
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin our heroes for the final three games of the Adepticon Grand Tournament. Can Sam take the Defenders of the Hornburg to furthe...
Episode 76 - Adepticon GT - part 1
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes journey to Milwaukee, the Cream City, to attend ADEPTICON 2025! Episode 76 will cover the first 3 games of the Grand Tourna...
Episode 75 - Foresight of the Gallaghers
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and Sam speculate wildly! That’s right—there are little to no facts here. Our heroes dive into each of the new forces, discus...
Episode 74 - Don't Be Hasty - Slow Grow pt 2
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode returns to his slow grow league, this time its 500 points. This time Ben has an extra 150 points to add to the Besiegers of the Hornbu...
Episode 73 - It Comes in Pints?!
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode neither Ben nor Sam have attended an event, and so will give you their unsolicited opinions on a range of subjects. First, they talk a...
Episode 72 - Time to Get FAQ'd
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam is all alone, and it shows! Going over the latest FAQ released by the Middle Earth team. Alas not having his brother Ben to help o...
Episode 71 - Mini Earth
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our heroes are back to the meat and potatoes that make this podcast so great... That’s right—some game reviews! Ben drove from Ma...
Episode 70 - Don't Be Hasty - Slow Grow pt 1
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Gondor Calls for Ale returns to its roots! That's right we are back with some game reviews! Ben has been to an event, played some game...
Episode 69 - New Edition New Conversations
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ah yes, the first episode of 2025. In this one Ben and Sam discuss their first games of the New Edition. Things they love, things they hate, and somet...
Episode 68 - Return of the Rambling
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its that time of year again, when Ben and Sam discuss the past years, set goals for the future and generally just ramble on! So sit back relax, and en...
Episode 67 - Twas the Night Before the New Edition
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twas the night before new edition and all through the hobbit hole Not a create was stirring not even SmegOl The rulebooks were hung by the chimney wi...
Episode 66 - Leaks and Potatoes
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes are doing the completely unexpected and definitely not covered by anyone else.... That's right they're talking out the Leak...
Episode 65 - Once More Into the Paths of the Dead
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we join Ben as he once more ventures into the paths of the dead! It's amazing how he fits all those horses into such a small path. Tha...
Episode 64 - Legacy, Repackaged, Removed.. Oh my!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and Sam are beating a dead horse—or are they losing a horse from their profiles since they never had a sculpt with one?! See wh...
Episode 63 - The War of the Brohirrim
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam discuss the latest (at time of recording) announcements about the NEW edition of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game. Th...
Episode 62 - Nova Open Doubles
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we We cast our minds back into the past, as Ben and Sam tell us the tale of Nova Doubles. That's right our heroes are finally getting ...
Episode 61 - Nova Open Grand Tournament - part 2
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin our heroes in Washington DC as they continue to play through the Nova Open Grand Tournament. This episode covers the final 3...
Episode 60 - Nova Open Grand Tournament - part 1
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes travel to Washington DC, the heart of Americandom in Middle Earth....whatever that means. For Ben and Sam are attending Nov...
Episode 59 - James Workshop Sees All... But Do We?
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam discuss the recent Games Workshop announcements, SHOCKING I KNOW. They talk about how they are feeling about the news what...
Episode 58 - Ben Gets His Historic...on
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben travels Historicon for a 1000 point tournament played over 3 games. This is another outing for a very similar list as the last tim...
Special Episode - Samgmar Rises
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam is all alone, all by himself, there's no one there beside him... However, he still manages to fill a decent-length episode with ra...
Episode 57 - Philly SBG Special III
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin Ben and Sam as they discuss the final 3 rounds of Biblo's Birthday Bash a 700 point tournament. Can Gothmog prove himself as...
Episode 56 - Bilbos Birthday Bash day 2
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin Ben and Sam as they discuss the final 3 rounds of Biblo's Birthday Bash a 700 point tournament. Can Gothmog prove himself as...
Episode 55 - Bilbos Birthday Bash day 1
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we join Ben and Sam as the discuss their attendance of Biblo's Birthday Bash a 700 point tournament with 5 games played over two days....
Episode 54 - Richmond Open - Day 2
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam are still in Richmond. For the thrilling day 2 of the Richmond Open. Ben has done it! He snuck into the top 10 cut of th...
Episode 53 - Richmond Open - Day 1
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam travel to Richmond, well somewhere just outside of Richmond anyway. For a really cool event, day 1 (which we cover in this...
Episode 52 - Gondor Calls for a Chat
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Gallagher brothers are joined by a very special guest! the Forge Temple! That's right, this master of the hobby took the time to c...
Episode 51 - Adepticon Grand Tournament - part 2
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam continue the 6 game slog that was the Adepticon 2024 GT! That's right we are back with the final 3 games of this 750 pt to...
Episode 50 - Adepticon Grand Tournament - part 1
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam are still at ADEPTICON! That's right! We are going back in time a few weeks to talk all about the Grand Tournament. This 7...
Episode 49 - It's the Beorn Necessities
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam go to ADEPTICON! That's right! They drove from Maryland to Chicago to play with toys! In this first part of our Adepticon ...
Episode 48 - Bolg Goes Michel Delving
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Bolg go to Michel Delving to participate in the Winter Classic a 600 pt tournament. And a podcast favorite returns! That's rig...
Episode 47 - It's All Fun and Games
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes were unable to attend the double event, as alas Ben was struck down by let's say a ... black dart. So instead our heroes t...
Episode 46 - A Gathering Storm - part 2
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin our heroes in Durham NC, for the final 3 games of The Gathering Storm, an escalation tournament. The first game of this epi...
Episode 45 - A Gathering Storm - part 1
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes travel to Atomic Empire, in Durham North Carolina, to attend an escalating tournament. This tournament is 6 games over 2 da...
Episode 44 - Doors of Durin and An Unexpected Announcement
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben is attending the Doors of Durin a 1000 pt event. Also in this episode Ben and Sam make an unexpected announcement... don't worry i...
Half Pint 8 - Far Harad
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Half Pint episode Ben and Sam discuss the army of Far Harad! They've got Kings, and camels, and half trolls.. oh my. Our heroes have traveled ...
Episode 43 - The Shire Snowball Skirmish
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam is off to the Shire! And not just to the Shire for any old reason, but for a snowball skirmish. This skirmish is otherwise know as...
Episode 42 - Here We Come a-Rambling
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another year in the books! And what a year it's been, for us here at Gondor Calls for Ales it's been fantastic! Many events attended large numbers of ...
Episode 41 - Fords of the Potomac X
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam is off on an adventure to Huzzah Hobbies. He is attending the Fords of the Potomac X a 700 point 3 round tournament. He has retur...
Episode 40 - From Zero to Hero... err TO
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam are joined by Henry, and in a change from our standard fare we are not reporting on any games. In this episode we chat abo...
Episode 39 -Return to the Return to the Paths of the Dead - part 2
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben continues his return to the return to the paths of the dead, a 700 pt tournament held in an unknown city. This episode will cover...
Episode 38 -Return to the Return to the Paths of the Dead - part 1
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben returns to the Return to the Paths of the Dead tournament. This 700pt tournament held in an unknown location is 5 games over two d...
Episode 37 - Nova 2023 Doubles
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam form a team to take on some doubles games! The keen eared listener will note some similarities in list to a recent second ...
Episode 36 - Nova 2023 Grand Tournament - part 2
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh it's a big one! In this our longest episode yet, we rejoin our heroes at the Nova Open grand tournament, for the final 4 games of the event!! This...
Episode 35 - Nova 2023 Grand Tournament - part 1
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we join our heroes in Washington DC as they attend the Nova open! This episode covers the first two games from the Grand Tournament a ...
Episode 34 - Chaos in Nova
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our heroes return from Washington DC and the Nova Open! There no tournament coverage in this one, instead Ben and Sam chat about all t...
Episode 33 - Honey Cakes 2, the Two Cakes
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode team Honey Cakes returns to another doubles event! That's right Jakes back, and he joins Sam as they travel to the Gorbag Memorial Dou...
Episode 32 -The Fatty Bolger Summer Slam
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam attends the Fatty Bolger Summer Slam a 650 pt tournament at Games and Stuff in Glen Burnie Maryland. Ben is a ghost, and Jake retu...
Episode 31 - The GundaGood, the GundaBad, and the GundaUgly
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode there is no tournament in a far flung land, instead our heroes and a very special guest venture to Mount Gundabad!! Join Ben, Sam and...
Episode 30 - The Third Rage - part 2
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin our heroes in Durham NC for the final 3 games of The Third Rage, an 800 pt good vs evil Tournament. After a rocky beginning...
Episode 29 - The Third Rage - part 1
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Ben and Sam return to Durham NC and Atomic Empires to attend The Third Rage, an 800 pt good vs evil tournament held over two days. Ho...
Episode 28 - Gondor Calls for a Party!
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about its arrival, but it's finally here! Gondor Calls for Ales birthday!! As of today, the 15th of June 2023 by shire reckoning Gondor C...
Episode 27 - Defense in the North - part 2
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin Ben and Sam in Portland Maine, as they continue defending the North. We cover the final 3 games of The Defense of the North...
Episode 26 - Defense of the North - part 1
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam travel to Portland ME for a 600 pt tournament with 5 rounds over two days!! What does the first ever tournament hosted by...
Episode 25 - Golfimbul of Mount Gram Memorial Tournament
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam travels to the Game Kastle College Park for a 700 pt tournament played over 3 rounds. In this episode there are horse lords, dwarf...
Episode 24 - Adepticon Grand Tournament - part 2
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we rejoin Ben and Sam in Chicago, as they play out their final 3 rounds of the Adepticon GT! In this episode we've got 6 exciting gam...
Episode 23 - Adepticon Grand Tournament - part 1
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode we join Ben and Sam, in the Windy City! There's more than just fell voices on the air here... That's right! There's the adoption GT!!!...
Episode 22 - Adepticon Doubles
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam make the long drive to Chicago to attend three of gaming fun! That's right it's Adepticon time! We start off with the Fri...
Episode - 21 Beckoned Final
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode JAKE IS BACK! Sam and Jake are beckoned to Richmond VA to play in a 1000 pts per team doubles event! Join team Honey Kakes, as they c...
Episode 20 - Shadow in the East
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben travels South to attend Shadow in the East, a long running good vs evil team event. What army did he bring? NONE for this event w...
Episode 19 - Snaga of Mordor Memorial Tournament
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam memorializes Snaga of Mordor, by attending a 650pt tournament held at Games and Stuff in Glen Burnie MD. Join our hero as he once ...
Episode 18 - There and Back Here Again - part 2
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin Ben and Sam at Atomic Empire in Durham NC as they discuss their final 3 games of There and Back Here Again an 800 pt Good vs...
Episode 17 - There and Back Here Again - part 1
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join Ben and Sam as they once again travel to Atomic Empire in Durham NC to participate in There and Back Here Again, an 800 point tou...
Episode 16 - New Year, New Ramblings
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam chat about MESBG over the past year. Touching on some of their favorite events and favorites moments in game. But that's n...
Episode 15 - To War! ... Again
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam goes To War... again!! This 700 point event is the third in a series of escalation tournaments held in Fredericksburg VA. Join our...
Episode 14 - The Fall of Minas Lothian - part 2
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we rejoin our heroes at Battlegrounds as they discuss their last two games of the Fall of Minas Lothian, and 800pt no Legendary Legion...
Episode 13 - The Fall of Minas Lothian - part 1
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben, Sam, and Gondor Calls for Ale's first ever guest discuss all manner of things Lord of the Rings, including their first game each ...
Episode 12 - Friendly Reviews of Friendly Games
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we try something new! As neither Ben nor Sam attended an event since episode 11 there is not much to talk about... OR IS THERE?! Join...
Episode 11 - Return to the Paths of the Dead
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben once again sets off on his own this time to return to the Paths of the Dead. Once again Ben brings his Army of Bolg to this 700pt...
Episode 10 - To War!
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam goes To War!! This 500 point event is the second of a series of escalation tournaments held in Fredericksburg VA. Join our hero as...
Episode 9 - Nova Open Grand Tournament - part 2
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of the Nova Open GT we return to our heroes after their rocky start in the first two rounds. Join them now to hear how the final 3 games of ...
Episode 8 - Nova Open Grand Tournament - part 1
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam are still in Crystal City attending the Nova Open 2022. We return to them on Saturday at the start of the Grand Tournament...
Episode 7 - Nova Doubles
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Sam travel to Crystal City, to the Nova Open! We join our heroes on Friday with the doubles event, three games with twice the ...