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Hive Scum

by TR · English · Leisure & Travel

Hobby podcast for grimdark freaks. We talk minis, games, and all things underground28

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 35 min
Latest: 4 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

Episode 96: A Gun Filled with Knives

Recorded just a few days before the worlds premiere freak fest, we've cajoled a couple of jet lagged and couch ridden friends, Tyler (@billion_dollar_clown_farm) and Noé (@noe.hammer) to record with us. We're talking shop and bullshitting before the big event is set to begin! Hope to see you all there :) We have sick merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hive Scum Big Cartel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Knucklebones Miniatures' (@knucklebones_miniatures) Hive Scum Flagellants!…

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E95 · 20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 95: Four Meows for Pillow
Philly and Tyler joining the boys for this one, and it's beauty of a lil' ep. Tyler talks about Experimental Archeology and his love of Myth II: Soulblighter and both Phil and Tyler get us stoked for their offerings at Under the Dice Fest. Hope to see you there in a couple weeks! We have sick merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hive Scum Big Cartel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Knucklebones Miniatures' (@knucklebones_miniatures) Hive Scum Flagellants!…
E94 · 6 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 94: Alarms Wide Open
HAYOOO! Today we BIG talking SMALLS with Tyler and Phil (a little while anyway). They talk about finishing up terrain, materials, and getting their games ready for Under the Dice 26. On top of that they talk about the Old World, and Warhammer Fantasy 6th Edition and all things Rank and Flank. Love YA! We have sick merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hive Scum Big Cartel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Knucklebones Miniatures' (@knucklebones_miniatures) Hive Scum Flagellants!…
E93 · 23 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Episode 93: Bog of Eternal Stench
The boys are BACK.....(mostly)! Phil joins the mic again and talks ORTLAVAR prep. Steve celebrates going hobby full circle, finally starting a Necromunda 97 campaign with his brother. And Gage regales us with his trip to DOWN UNDA’! Bound to be a banga!Keep groovin', and Bash the Planet! We have sick merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hive Scum Big Cartel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Knucklebones Miniatures' (@knucklebones_miniatures) Hive Scum Flagellants!…
E92 · 9 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
Episode 92: Bruenor Battlehammer
Woo wee - we're in the chairs and we are CHATTIN'. Today's main little talk is what locations or settings we'd like to dip in a little bit more in Warhammer. On top of that Gage gives us his answer for what his important little piece of media that influenced him, Terry gets his mind blown by the depths of the Shyish Realm, and Steve talks about his deep rooted love for our scaly lizardman friends. Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join our Patreon, you are the reason we can keep on keeping on - thank you! Do a Kickflip, and Bash the Planet! We have sick merch!…
26 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 91: Phil'ing in the Blanks!
Terry & Steve are back with some special guests! Phil is here along with our local flagellant & fool Shane. We gather around to talk about what media has influenced us in a big way and changed how we see the world! Shane explains the importance of Baron Munchausen, Phil talks Warhammer and how it helped shape his curiosity for more, Steve raves about Heavy Metal and Terry tells us about how Fallout New Vegas changed his life! Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join our Patreon, you are the reason we can keep on keeping on - thank you! Keep (Ph)illing in those holes! Love…
E90 · 12 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 90: Stolen NEMO Valor
STEP IN THE RING MFER!! We're back, we're ready, and we're talking to YA about all things going-ons. Today we tease a little about what to expect with Under the Dice fest this October, and we make a brief little detour into talking about pre-painted terrain - yay or nay? On toppa that Terry complains about finishing up his masters, Gage accuses Phil of pilfering his peanut butter protein balls, and Steve talk about why sometimes putting a project to the side is good for creative progression. LOVE YA GANG! Please join us in this conversation over on the In Rust We Trust discord! Big shout out…
E89 · 28 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 89: Tubby Custard and Growing Pains
Sneakin' into your earholes, get you'self ready for SOME FUNKY BIZ. Today we are heading down that lonely path, when it feels like NO one wants to play what you have in mind. Maybe your group bounces around a lot and you'd wish they'd just sit still! We talk about the frustration that comes when you either can't keep up, or can't keep everyone on the same page. On top of that Gage is talking about Vampire the Masquerade and making a roster of NPCs to live in his city. Terry gushes over Gage's Last War Campaign Day, and Steve talks about his VHS archiving Grandma. Please join us in this…
E88 · 14 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 88: Count Gokula
We going down some little rabbitholes in this ep. There WAS a topic we swear, but you know how it goes - we start talking and we just don't know when to STOP! Steve talks about OPR Regiments and the new update for the game, and he argues against changing systems so much. Terry gushes about Glaive 3 and gets the boys talking about MUDs and MMOs. Gage starts getting us hyped for his upcoming Australia trip and Fantasy Space Hulk! Please join us in this conversation over on the In Rust We Trust discord! Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join our Patreon, you are the reason we…
E90 · 31 May 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Episode 87: If You Weren't There, You Never Were
We've been boppin' around trying new things and playing cool games, and now we're coming at you HOT to discuss 'em! The boys Gage and Steve finally fill me in on a LITTLE of what happened during Necropolis in the UK, but they keep many of their secrets. SUPPOSEDLY all the warbands were excellently documented by our pal Curtis (@ramshackle_games) so head over there to take a look. On top of that we talk about Gage's first game of Inquisitor run by our DOOD Dillion (@voidhalation), Steve has been making beautiful oil pastel artworks which he WILL throw in the trash if you attempt to buy them,…
E86 · 17 May 2026 · 2 hr 2 min
Episode 86: 2 Brothers 2 Promethium
Crack your ice cold bevvies and join us for (finally) a rundown of what in the world happened at Adepticon 2026 in that dark room with the signs on it. We go over the event to the best of our abilities, we talk about set-up and how much went into prepping and planning for the event, and how everything ran the day of the event. We are excited to dig into it. On top of that Gage talks about playing a lot of RPGs and having a hard time with weird spraypaint. Terry goes in a little deeper on his hombrew Inq story, and painting models with a 2 year old. Steve struggles with batch painting his…
E85 · 3 May 2026 · 1 hr 57 min
Episode 85: Braindead Fantasy Fest!
Steve and Gage are back from the west coast and BOY their arms must be tired. The travelers give us a full report on Braindead's Fantasy Fest from a fantastical land called Los Angeles (City of Angels). On toppa that, Terry learns what a sofubi is, Steve talks about his dwarf army (it's looking SICK), and Gage gets into Konflikt '47 and talks about struggles with Warlord sprues. Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join our Patreon, you are the reason we can keep on keeping on - thank you! Lock your local elevator, and Bash the Planet! We have sick merch!…
E84 · 19 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 84: Legends Never Die ft. Trent Holbrook
DA boys are back on home turf - recording live from the heart of New England. However we've carted home the bad boy of bits himself - Trent Holbrook . If you've caught any of his recent videos you'll know he's been staying here with us for a while, using up our glues and sleeping on our couch, and the least he could do is make an appearance on mic with us! Today we are talking to Trenna about his permadeath vlogs and future plans for his work. Then, on the tail end of the hottest con in the midwest, we all talk a little about highs of the event, and what sort of hijinks we're looking to get…
E83 · 5 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
Episode 83: Flotsam and Jetsam at Adepticon 2026
Well we've got a BANGER of a new one coming your way. We've got a ton of the coolest cats on the mics for this one. To give you a lil guestlist, we've got Gaslands Mike (@crikeymiles), Dan Draugr (@draugr._), and Blerz (@blerzcraft) in the first half and Issac (@weirdingsway) and Alexander Winberg (@echoesofimperium) in the back half. We talk about how people's adepticon is going, what is and has inspired them, fun games or projects they have in the works, and some deep ol' history of the Inq28 scene. buckle up for a wild, goofy, inspiring and all around fun ride. Big shout out to all those…
E82 · 22 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 82: Dirt from the Floor™
WEEEEEELLLLLLLLL - its the BIG SHOW, it's a big bad show tonight yaaaaa'll. We're back and counting down these ol' workdays to the moment we step through those pearly metal detector gates at ADEPTICON. We're knocking to-dos off the list and getting ready to go. We've got Dark Tyler (@tylerisalrightatpainting) with us, as he'll be along for the whole damn ride. Today we talk about what we are bringing, a little about what we are excited for and what we've been working on to prepare for the big day. Tyler talks about entering Golden Demon, Steve gets us stoked on his Space Hulk game, Gage…
E81 · 8 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 81: Forgotten Fries and Grub Grub Guy (ft. Shane Brockway)
Guess who's back, back again - Hive Scum's back, but keep it to yourself. This ain't your average POD baby. Today we've got the FABULOUS Shane (@7he_blindman) whos here to talk about his new endeavor GRUB GRUB PRESS! He's sharing our studio space with us, and it's safe to say it's really leveled up the whole crew. On top of that, we are all in the trenches of getting ready for Adepticon, and we are looking forward to seeing you all there! We talk hobby burnout, and how to combat it, talk about finishing projects and hear about how Shane came to be involved in this hobby world! Big shout out…
E80 · 22 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 80: Onion Rings from Burger King
Wee woo wee woo - ALERT ALERT we've got hot new-new for your ears. Today we are talking only cool things, the coolest things, or at least the coolest things we think are cool and why we think they are cool (but haven't done yet). HOWS THAT FOR A TOPIC HA! On top of that Gage got his booty tatted and played some Warcry (he likes it). Terry is slowly chipping away at his new album and is trying to wrap up the new copy of w0rmh0l3 EX. Finally STEVE talks about printing massive amounts of space hulk corridors and trying to ascend to the rank of MASTER CHIEF. What do you think gang - time for…
E79 · 8 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 79: Hard to be a Godling
Well listener, we're BACK from BED-STUY and we've got stories to tell. The Godling show was a BLAST, so many good friends and good fun chilling in the city all last weekend. We talk a little about the pieces, the venue, the community love that we felt from this event, and tackle some tough convos about what makes an artist with a capital A? On top of that Gage talks about priming inside a hotel room after learning the hack from BDCF, Steve's getting the next issue of Under the Dice wrapped up, and Terry cleans up his damn computer and makes it SLIGHTLY less slow. Big shout out to all those…
E78 · 25 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode 78: Beyond the Horizon Lies the Secret to a New Beginning
Two drifters meet. Something needs to be exchanged. Well here's our end of that bargain - we're back atcha again and we've got some exciting news. The title's a bit of a hint but you'll have to listen to hear more. On top of that we are talking about Jesse and Brad's game day they ran for Necropolis, we discuss Lorwyn Eclipsed and Gage professes his love for MTG again, Terry is back using oils again and having fun bashing and smashing - and we discuss our works for the GODLING show in NYC that will come up next weekend! Our main topic is a little about GMing and what the differences in GM…
E77 · 11 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 77: speedrunnerdishwashing.com
Look out world here we come, another hot and juicy one for your earholes. Our main topic today is talking GOALS, what we are trying to do in this next year and what direction we're looking to take our hobby. On top of goal-chatter, Terry talks about freeing himself from the binds of a list and chaos bashing his nurgle army. Steve talks about a very successful Flames of Orion games day hosted at the Crypt in Providence, RI. Finally the boy GAGE talks about injection molding (HUH?!) and using a tabletop CNC machine for hobby mischief. <3 Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join…
E76 · 28 Dec 2025 · 2 hr 2 min
Episode 76: Three Years of Minis, Mischief, and Mayhem
Three years! Crazy to think we've been gabbin' at you for this long. Today is a bit of a celebration. We go over some "WRAPPED" lists for the studio and the podcast specifically, we update you on some hobby projects and answer 6 or 7 lingering and new Questions from the HIVE we've received. On top of all that, Steve talks about running another LAN party, Gage gets a taste of Star Wars Unlimited (he's hooked), Terry goes off about his love of cheap-o snips, and much much MORE. It's a long one, so buckle up and get some projects wrapped up!! Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to…
E75 · 14 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 75: Flames Against Orion
HELLO! back again with a beautiful episode for ya, and number 75 at that! Today we're just gabbin', talking personal projects, answering some questions, fooling around and talking SHOP. In this ep Terry talks about setting up Fiasco with the gang, Gage goes OFF on Paulie Mordheim's greentext experiments and Steve's brainstorming a Under the Dice church, yea that's right. Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join our Patreon, you are the reason we can keep on keeping on - thank you! Get up on your soapbox, and Bash the Planet! We have sick merch!…
E74 · 30 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 74: Ethereal Matters with Arcane Bryan
Yea that's right, we got the BOY back in the house for another one. Arcane Bryan (@arcaneswordpress) is on the back end of his fantastic event, and we talk a bit about planning for the future, but mostly we get some time to catch up, make jokes and talk about the hobby. Steve talks about painting his LOTR orcs, and getting some work done with Warmaster. Gage played Ten Candles and gives us a little review of that, and PAX (plus Red Bull/Gatorade culture). Terry's been painting slow, enjoying the hobby and playing a bit of LOTRMESGBC - finally Arcane Bryan talks about being behind on…
E73 · 16 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 73: ArcaneCon Bunker Party
We snuck on down the the coolest little abandoned classroom, deep below the First Churches in Northampton, Massachusetts to bring you interviews from some of the HOTTEST gamers around. We've got it 50/50 for you today - in the first half we are joined by two beautiful human beings, David Hoskins (@davidhoskins) and Hothead CJ (@hothead_collective). We talk about the broad variety in the gaming/nerd world and how CJ presents in in Glaive Magazine ( Issue 2 here! ), and Dave talks about the new hex and chit dogfighting game that he's been playtesting. In the second half we've got the dynamic…
E72 · 2 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 72: The Real Casualties Were The Friends We Made Along The Way
GIVE 'EM WHAT THEY WANT!! Here we are again on our own, running down the only road we've ever known.... Today we are catching up with the MAIN MAN Dark Tyler (@tylerisalrightatpainting), and he's telling us a little bit about all the games he's been developing. Gage is also back from UnionCon, which Tyler attended as well so they give us a little report about that event. The three of us are also hot off Trey's Palanite Massacre event he ran in Providence, RI so we get to reflect on all the cool shit he whipped u for his game day. We also have a little "main topic" for today - we talk about…
E71 · 19 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 71: Scuuuuummerrrss, Come Out to Pla-ay!
Good news, boppers - WE'RE BACK. We ain't messing around this time. We're buckled in and ready to breakdown all things CAMPAIGN. We are taking a look on some of our favorite campaigns from the past, explaining why they are so appealing to us. On toppa that Steve breaks out some of his ol' school looking mini collection he bought from Impact Miniatures. Terry gets hyped on potentially running in a Dungeon Crawl Classics funnel at ArcaneCon, and Gage lists off all the 28 delegations from across the US so you can try and link up with some local FREAKS. Big shout out to all those Scumbags that…
E70 · 7 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Episode 70: Atlantis Market White Monster 3.99+tax
Welcome back Scummers! It’s a late night episode at the studio and the boys are all juiced up on coke zero and monster. Today Terry tries to take the bull by the horns and throw the boys some questions about the hobby. On top of that Terry talks about his ideas for at home solo play 3rd edition 40k, Steve talks about his prospects for a Halo hack for Zona Alpha, and we finally silence Gage! The dates for Under the Dice 2026 are set for October 2nd, 3rd & 4th at the Elks in Enfield, CT! Start sourcing the old lead now! Big shout out to all those Scumbags that decided to join our Patreon, you…
E69 · 21 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 69: crazyfrogaxelfringback.mp3
Well well well, look what we have here, episode 69. We made it this far, can't stop now! Today we're chatting about our newest little endeavor we are trying to make work: YouTube... Our trials and tribulations so far, trying to put together something fresh for you. We talk camera troubles, mental focus problems, and how we are navigating it all. On top of that we spend a little bit more time with some Questions from the Hive, so we don't have to rush through them at the end of the episode. Terry talks about making his models too busy in the kitbash process, Gage talks about worldbuilding…
E68 · 7 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 68: Thralls of a Howling Void
We're jammin' folks - getting into it! Our main focus of today's episode is hearing about Steve's experience in England with some of the awesome people in our community, and attending the event put on by John (@brothers_of_rotburg_st) and Felix (no IG). It was great to catch up and hear about all the work and love that went into designing the day for the players. On top of that Gage and Terry talk about their games of Wanted! Reward 10000 cc which was GMed by Gabe (@nile_nellie) and their game of Turnip (which rocked). Steve talks a bit about building his fleet of mechs that he took over…
E67 · 25 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode 67: Pushin' Projects and Pullin' Through with Cupboard of Shame Sam
WHATS UP gamers!!! This time we are coming at you HOT in another crazy episode with two extra mics in the mix. Today we are joined by not only Tyler (@tylerisalrightatpainting), but Sam (@cupboard_of_shame) has come all the way from bloody ol'. It was an absolute treat sitting down with these two to talk about life, love, and wargames. Our main convo today was inspired by a question received by Trent Holbrook on his daily vlog YouTube channel (@trentholbrook). How to generate hobby ideas, start working on those ideas, and follow them through to completion. On top of that we go in about a…

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Hobby podcast for grimdark freaks. We talk minis, games, and all things underground28

Hive Scum is a English leisure & travel podcast from TR. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
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New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 35 min
Latest episode: 4 Oct 2026
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