Dice Like Thunder's hosts Tricky Dick and C-Swizzy reflect upon the successes, failures, and accomplishments of their show. Both hosts were optimistic about the future and graciously shared their thoughts to this Examiner.
Examiner: Congratulations on 100 episodes and 2 years of Dice Like Thunder. How do you feel, being the veterans of Warhammer 40k podcasting?
Tricky Dick: Having 100 episodes in the can was never our goal, but more so to talking about something we love and have fun doing it. To be a veteran of something means you’ve out lasted your peers either through attrition or ability. While some podcasts have come and gone, the community is responsible for us getting this far. Without them, it would just be me recording what we say onto my computer like a court reporter.
C-Swizzy: It feels strange being called a "Veteran" of podcasting. As I have always said, I view podcasting as just BSing with my friends about the hobby and a microphone just happens to be in front of me. I think this attitude is what keeps me going. Advice to other podcasters (current or aspiring) is don't be full of yourself and don't let it get to your head. You are just a regular Joe talking about a hobby that you enjoy, nothing more. It does feel good having 100 episodes under our belt (even though I have not been there for all of them). It makes me, at least, realize that we really do have a good thing going.
Examiner: What are your favorite episodes or memories from recording DLT?
Tricky Dick: Nob Bikers! But seriously, no matter what kind of week each of the 5 of us are having, we gather on Friday nights to roll some dice and then head back to my office to record the show. My favorite aspect is that we could drop the mental baggage from our week and our lives to record a show and have fun doing it. Besides 40K, I also fancy myself a guitarist. My favorite episodes are also the ones where I’ve snuck in some of my own home studio recordings to close a show with or to play between segments or to signal the start of our P.I.S.S. (Painting In Simple Steps) segments. Some of my other favorite shows are the ones that include some of the Imperial News Hour gag pieces in. The Imperial News Hours is really a concoction of my warped sense of humor and I absolutely love when a listener sends me a note to say that they loved it too.
Examiner: Dice Like Thunder had a unique situation several months back, where two separate teams were recording episodes. The creator of the show, Mack, recorded with the California Crew and you guys continued as the Chi-Town Boys. Were you satisfied with the format? Would you have continued if real life complications had not interfered?
Tricky Dick: We were very sad to see Mack leave us for California after Ep 50. I also think it was the best thing that could have happened to us. We were very used to the roles each of us had and by removing a piece of the puzzle, it almost felt like we were starting over again. It forced us to step up our game. On a bright note, his leaving meant I no longer had to hear about a Dreadnought with a Multi-melta in a Drop Pod. He coined the phrase DDM from that and then kept talking about it, to my annoyance, every opportunity he had because he knew it annoyed me.
C-Swizzy: The format we had during the split was a bit wonky. I understand why we did it in order to keep everyone in the original cast involved, but at I felt somewhat of a disconnect. After the first few episodes it felt like two separate shows. The only thing we (Chi-town) had in common with the Cali crew was Mack and 40K. We had no idea who the other guys were that Mack had on the show with. IF real life complications did not throw a wrench in the gears for us, I feel we still would have continued.
Examiner: What other miniature games do you enjoy?
Tricky Dick: Battletech and Warmachine. Any more than that, and all knowledge for Warhammer 40,000 would fall out of my head as I cram in other information.
C-Swizzy: Anyone that has listened to show knows that currently I am all about Warmachine/Hordes. I feel that Privateer Press puts out an excellent rules set, excellent models and they take excellent care of their customers. They are very quick to update and they even directly answer rules questions. I also think that their rules set is superior to 40K for too many reasons to list here. I've also wanted to give Flames of War a try.
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