04. UK Games Expo recap: event impressions and hobby booty!

04. UK Games Expo recap: event impressions and hobby booty!

UK Games Expo 2026 has been and gone, so let's take a look at some of the highlights — as well as one unexpected lowlight. Find out all about the awesome art, games and community heroes that Howie, Iron and Skipper met and saw at the event. Listen to a recap of one of the live shows on offer for expo attendees. Plus why Lukas, T-Rex and The General were unable to cross the Channel for this year's event. And let us know in the comments: did you meet Howie? Did you get one of our stickers? And what were your favourite moments of UKGE 2026? Episode links: T-Rex's podcast: https://linktr.ee/bearsandbeton [https://linktr.ee/bearsandbeton] A small list of creators, artists and hobby heroes that Howie, Iron and Skipper met: flo.paints.minis: https://www.instagram.com/flo.paints.minis [Instagram flo.paints.minis] The Kieran Show: https://www.youtube.com/@the_kieran_show [https://www.youtube.com/@the_kieran_show] Monument Hobbies: https://monumenthobbies.com/ [https://monumenthobbies.com/] Board Stupid: https://www.youtube.com/@boardstupiduk [https://www.youtube.com/@boardstupiduk] Red Dwarf: https://reddwarf.co.uk/ [https://reddwarf.co.uk/] MS_Paints: https://www.youtube.com/@MSPaints [https://www.youtube.com/@MSPaints] Andy Chambers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Chambers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Chambers] Tabletop Titans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRq_kV65rhw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRq_kV65rhw] OnTableTop: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTableTop [https://www.youtube.com/@OnTableTop] Because Of Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/@BecauseOfDragons [https://www.youtube.com/@BecauseOfDragons] Igzy_art: https://www.instagram.com/igzy_art [https://www.instagram.com/igzy_art?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] SMFX Models and More: https://smfxmodels.co.uk/ [https://smfxmodels.co.uk/] Gatehouse Gaming UK: https://gatehousegamingukshop.co.uk/ [https://gatehousegamingukshop.co.uk/] -- Get Paint on a Mini is a hobby podcast for tabletop enthusiasts: listen along while you paint that mini! Hosted by Howie and Lukas, two lifelong nerds who met through their love of Warhammer, this podcast explores everything from mental health and friendship in the gaming sphere to upcoming releases, current hobby projects, books, films, TV series and more. Each episode will explore a different aspect of our hobby — with plenty of side quests down the nerdy rabbit hole along the way! New episodes monthly. Click subscribe to stay up-to-date! Follow us on Instagram: @getpaint_podcast Website: coming soon... Intro music by Music Fox: https://www.musicfox.com/ [https://www.musicfox.com/] Sound effects: https://www.musehub.com/ [https://www.musehub.com/]

03. Getting excited for an Event - UK Games Expo

UK Games Expo is just around the corner! UKGE isn't just the UK's largest hobby games convention — it's also one of our yearly highlights. Whether it's meeting heroes of the hobby community, trying the latest releases, chatting with indie designers or just soaking up the good vibes with friends, UKGE is always a fun time. In today's episode, we nerd out about this year's event, which is also a special one as UKGE is celebrating their 20th anniversary! We share what we loved at previous events and what we're looking forward to at the coming one. UKGE runs from Friday, May 29, until Sunday, May 31. We'll be there on Friday and Saturday — keep an eye out for us (we'll be wearing t-shirts with our logo on it!), and if you find us, do say hello! Not only will we be thrilled to meet you, but you'll also get a free sticker! -- Get Paint on a Mini is a hobby podcast for tabletop enthusiasts: listen along while you paint that mini! Hosted by Howie and Lukas, two lifelong nerds who met through their love of Warhammer, this podcast explores everything from mental health and friendship in the gaming sphere to upcoming releases, current hobby projects, books, films, TV series and more. Each episode will explore a different aspect of our hobby — with plenty of side quests down the nerdy rabbit hole along the way! New episodes monthly. Click subscribe to stay up-to-date! Follow us on Instagram: @getpaint_podcast Website: coming soon... Intro music by Music Fox: https://www.musicfox.com/ [https://www.musicfox.com/] Sound effects: https://www.musehub.com/ [https://www.musehub.com/]

02. Hobbies, friends and mental health: Part 1

First up, a really important question: if Kermit the Frog was a super hero, which one would he be? In this episode, we'll be talking about mental health, friendship, and how creative hobbies help our brains stay sane, as well as going on some side tangents (or should that be side quests?) along the way. Well, almost immediately! How do you recharge your battery? What hobby could you chat about for aaaages? What tickles your brain? Take a listen and let us know! Important note: mental health can be a difficult topic to open up about. If you're struggling and in need of help, please consider reaching out to mental health care professionals. We know that first phone call can be scary -- but it can also be that vital first step on a journey to recovery. Below are two organisations in our countries that can help in a crisis: Mental health support in the UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/ ] Mental health support in Germany: https://gesund.bund.de/en/notfallnummern#at-a-glance [https://gesund.bund.de/en/notfallnummern#at-a-glance ] -- Get Paint on a Mini is a hobby podcast for tabletop enthusiasts: listen along while you paint that mini! Hosted by Howie and Lukas, two lifelong nerds who met through their love of Warhammer, this podcast explores everything from mental health and friendship in the gaming sphere to upcoming releases, current hobby projects, books, films, TV series and more. Each episode will explore a different aspect of our hobby — with plenty of side quests down the nerdy rabbit hole along the way! New episodes monthly. Click subscribe to stay up-to-date! Follow us on Instagram: @getpaint_podcast Website: coming soon... Intro music by Music Fox: https://www.musicfox.com/ [https://www.musicfox.com/] Sound effects: https://www.musehub.com/ [https://www.musehub.com/]

Bonus Episode: Reactions to Adepticon 2026 Preview Show

Moving castles, ogryns galore and a whole new edition of Warhammer 40k: Lukas and Howie share their thoughts on the most recent GW Preview Show from Adepticon 2026 in today's bonus episode! Want to scroll along with us while you listen? Here's a link to all the new releases: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/dhufmbsz/all-the-reveals-from-the-warhammer-preview-show-at-adepticon-2026/ [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/dhufmbsz/all-the-reveals-from-the-warhammer-preview-show-at-adepticon-2026/] Which new release is your must-have? Which minis particularly caught your eye? Let us know in the comments! -- Get Paint on a Mini is a hobby podcast for tabletop enthusiasts: listen along while you paint that mini! Hosted by Howie and Lukas, two lifelong nerds who met through their love of Warhammer, this podcast explores everything from mental health and friendship in the gaming sphere to upcoming releases, current hobby projects, books, films, TV series and more. Each episode will explore a different aspect of our hobby — with plenty of side quests down the nerdy rabbit hole along the way! New episodes monthly. Click subscribe to stay up-to-date! Follow us on Instagram: @getpaint_podcast Website: coming soon... Intro music by Music Fox: https://www.musicfox.com/ [https://www.musicfox.com/] Sound effects: https://www.musehub.com/ [https://www.musehub.com/]

01. What's on our painting tables and nerdy events list in 2026?

Welcome to episode 1 of Get Paint on a Mini! Two hobby enthusiasts learn to make a podcast while chatting along. Today's topics: what's on our painting table this year? What nerdy events are we looking forward to checking out? From historical chess to our current Warhammer projects, join us as we take a look at the year ahead, with plenty of fun side tangents on all things nerdy. -- Get Paint on a Mini is a hobby podcast for tabletop enthusiasts: listen along while you paint that mini! Hosted by Howie and Lukas, two lifelong nerds who met through their love of Warhammer, this podcast explores everything from mental health and friendship in the gaming sphere to upcoming releases, current hobby projects, books, films, TV series and more. Each episode will explore a different aspect of our hobby — with plenty of side quests down the nerdy rabbit hole along the way! New episodes monthly. Click subscribe to stay up-to-date! Follow us on Instagram: @getpaint_podcast Website: coming soon... Intro music by Music Fox: https://www.musicfox.com/ Sound effects: https://www.musehub.com/