The Foam News Collective Podcast

#58 w/ Kats' Blaster Mods: A Bond Forged in Helldivers

In Episode 58 of the Foam News Collective Podcast, KT, Grimz & Vile are happy to introduce Kats to the listening audience - and KT announces that he’s taking a step back from the show to focus on life (but not leaving for good!)   Kats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kats.blaster.mods/ [https://www.instagram.com/kats.blaster.mods/] Kats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katsblastermods [https://www.youtube.com/@katsblastermods] KT on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kineticturtle [https://www.youtube.com/kineticturtle] KT on Bandcamp: https://matthewjosephpayne.bandcamp.com/music [https://matthewjosephpayne.bandcamp.com/music]

#57 w/ Mighty Shrub & MrHeathPants: I Don't Like Gears

In episode 57 of the Foam News Collective Podcast, KT, Vile, and Grimz are joined by Mighty Shrub and MrHeathPants to talk about Smiley, blaster design, competitive play, and the importance of connections and community to the foam flinging hobby. Plus questions from the Ko-Fi, and hobby trivia!   Check out Smiley on Mighty Shrub’s Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1226396-smiley-nightingale-magfed-bolt-action-blaster [https://www.printables.com/model/1226396-smiley-nightingale-magfed-bolt-action-blaster]   Check out MrHeathPants’ Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MHPArms [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MHPArms]   Watch Vile on Twitch, Friday and Saturday nights: http://twitch.tv/vile_mods [http://twitch.tv/vile_mods]

#56 w/SeraNymphiaNerf: What Flavor of Magic Smoke?

In episode 56 of the Foam News Collective Podcast, KT and Grimz chat about Maryland Mayhem, Ragnarocktoberfest, competitive play, the joys of being an original Zombie, plus predictions for the (now complete!) Maryland Foam Tournament 3, questions from the Ko-Fi, and our hobby trivia game!   Check out Sera on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeraNymphiaNerf [https://www.youtube.com/@SeraNymphiaNerf] Check out the Maryland Foam Alliance and Maryland Mayhem: https://www.marylandfoamalliance.com/ [https://www.marylandfoamalliance.com/]

#55 w/ Monkeytron Collective: We Thrive In Diversity

In episode 55 of the Foam News Collective Podcast, we speak with BigAl of UK’s FoamFest and BRITNerf about the UK foam flinging scene, chaos in the International market, and much more - plus questions from the Ko-Fi and our hobby trivia game!   FoamFest Website: https://www.foam-fest.co.uk/ [https://www.foam-fest.co.uk/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foamfestnerf [https://www.facebook.com/foamfestnerf] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foamfestnerf [https://www.instagram.com/foamfestnerf?igsh=MXZoOXFtYjl3ZWwxdQ==] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foamfest5762 [https://www.youtube.com/@foamfest5762]   Monkeytron Collective YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@monkeytroncollective3865 [https://www.youtube.com/@monkeytroncollective3865] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeytronCollective [https://www.facebook.com/MonkeytronCollective]

#54 w/ Blasterface: Getting Paid While You Sleep

In episode 54, we talk with long-time blaster industry designer and engineer Blasterface about his storied history with Nerf and GameFace, get his insights on the ins and outs of the business side of the hobby, hear his opinion on what some of the big brands are doing in 2025, and answer questions from our Ko-Fi supporters. Plus! We announce a special opportunity for our listeners to get your questions answered by the head of Worker, one of the oldest blaster mod part makers in the business!   Submit your questions for the head of Worker: https://forms.gle/ZvRzW6QG5hcCbcHz8 [https://forms.gle/ZvRzW6QG5hcCbcHz8]   Blasterface on Printables: https://www.printables.com/@blasterface_841953 [https://www.printables.com/@blasterface_841953] KT’s music youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kineticturtle [https://www.youtube.com/@kineticturtle] Vile’s twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/vile_mods [http://www.twitch.tv/vile_mods]