Episodes

  • Is Games Workshop BAD for miniature painting?
    Mar 23 2026

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss whether Games Workshop is positive or negative for the hobby.

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    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monhob.com/TUP
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/
    Red Grass Games:
    redgrasscreative.com
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/
    https://web.cvent.com/event/af94478e-5a57-4117-a5da-48a9f5ce3bd8/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce

    Relevant Links
    Patreon Mini Pick - Arthur Bolen:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DEYQbEtPckj/?igsh=cnUwaTBpdXhtbzR4
    Mike Mutiny Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/mike_mutiny/
    Ninjon Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mK3ORniOF4

    00:00 Start
    00:28 Preamble Ramble
    37:00 TUP Partners (Part One)
    38:43 Hobby Update
    49:45 Patreon Mini Critique
    59:47 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    01:01:26 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
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    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Biggest Kickstarters Our Hobby Has Ever Seen!
    Mar 9 2026

    On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss the most successful Kickstarted Hobby Products such as, miniatures, games, and tools.

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    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monhob.com/TUP
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/
    Red Grass Games:
    redgrasscreative.com
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/
    https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/warmachine-lost-damned-salvation-5274

    Relevant Links
    Patreon Mini - Danny Wilkins:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DDboH1HxAvB/?img_index=1
    BattleTech: Mercenaries Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgl/battletech-mercenaries/description
    Stormlight Premium Miniatures Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/stormlight-premium-miniatures?ref=discovery_most_funded&term=miniatures&total_hits=9113&category_id=34
    Dragonbane RPG Miniatures Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanforgeminis/dragonbane-rpg-miniatures-northern-beasts?ref=discovery_most_funded&total_hits=667598&category_id=34
    Forged Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bamdungeondelvers/forged-adventure-series-1?ref=discovery_most_funded&total_hits=667598&category_id=34
    Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg?ref=discovery_most_funded&total_hits=667311&category_id=34USD
    Frosthaven Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frosthaven/frosthaven?ref=discovery_most_funded&total_hits=667311&category_id=34
    Arydia:
    https://faroffgames.com/pages/arydia
    Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game?ref=discovery_category_most_backed&total_hits=667311&category_id=34
    Snapmaker 2.0 Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snapmaker/snapmaker-20-modular-3-in-1-3d-printers?ref=discovery&term=snapmaker&total_hits=16&category_id=331
    Dungeon Alchemist Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1024146278/dungeon-alchemisttm?ref=discovery_most_backed&total_hits=667311&category_id=34
    NeoSander Kickstarter:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hozodesign/neosander-mini-electric-reciprocating-detail-sander?ref=discovery_most_funded&total_hits=667314&category_id=334

    00:00 Start
    14:10 Preamble Ramble
    36:30 TUP Partners (Part One)
    38:03 Hobby Update
    51:14 Patreon Mini Critique
    59:16 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    01:00:57 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
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    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Hobby Fatigue is REAL!
    Feb 23 2026

    On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what they do when they lack motivation in the hobby.

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    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/
    Red Grass Games:
    redgrasscreative.com
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monhob.com/TUP
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/

    Relevant Links
    Fireball The Gazebo:
    https://www.youtube.com/@fireballthegazebo
    Adepticon:
    https://www.adepticon.org/
    Patreon Mini Pick - Mark Vellekoop
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DBrRrNwNAzU/?igsh=bWk3a2dwejlzaGdv


    00:00 Start
    01:39 Preamble Ramble
    33:09 TUP Partners (Part One)
    34:59 Hobby Update
    49:06 Patreon Mini Critique
    54:47 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    56:41 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
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    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
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    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Does Having a Painting Style Matter?
    Feb 9 2026

    Hey Goodie PP’s,

    We unfortunately lost the video footage for the majority of this episode. The boys will be frozen until 01:17:02. Hope you all have a great day!


    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss whether having a unique style is required to be a successful painter.

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    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners:
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/
    Red Grass Games:
    https://www.redgrasscreative.com/
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monhob.com/TUP
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/

    Relevant Links
    Ninjon Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Vb8wxyy84
    Scott's Reference Mini - David Colwell:
    https://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/41537
    Patreon Mini - Brandon (hugobrand6):
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DAVz81UunPO/?igsh=OXhwZGRnNjV4OWN0


    00:00 Start
    00:29 Preamble Ramble
    37:40 TUP Partners (Part One)
    39:28 Hobby Update
    57:21 Patreon Mini Critique
    01:04:52 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    01:07:16 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
    Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic
    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
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    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • What Pros Do that ALL Mini Painters Should!
    Jan 26 2026

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what they have learned as painters and advice for other painters!

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    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/
    Red Grass Games:
    https://www.redgrasscreative.com/
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monhob.com/TUP
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/

    Relevant Links
    Neko Galaxy Model:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CUC_5kaog7H/
    Patreon Mini Critique - Cody Leach:
    https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNovxWAVhqW8aIhYgOe4frc7kKdJwwb9TMX6wf-ttI_EwypOiCl7CS7PTJoxJkT6Q?pli=1&key=TTJyT0ozcGI2a016RnJvekJVcjVORDdJSVl6eXpn

    00:00 Start
    02:09 Preamble Ramble
    28:31 TUP Partners (Part One)
    31:12 Hobby Update
    47:14 Patreon Mini Critique
    53:23 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    55:52 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
    Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic
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    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • How You Can Fail a Paint Job Before You Start!
    Jan 12 2026

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are back in person! Welcome to Season 7 Goodie PP's!

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    Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac
    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monumenthobbies.com/
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/
    Red Grass Games:
    https://www.redgrasscreative.com/

    Relevant Links
    GW Vampire Model:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DTIh59Mjisv/?img_index=1
    Patreon Critique - Christrian (LawHammer40K):
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHzg3lPDlO/


    00:00 Start
    06:59 Preamble Ramble
    44:08 TUP Partners (Part One)
    46:20 Hobby Update
    01:03:22 Patreon Mini Critique
    01:10:19 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    01:12:13 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
    Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic
    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
    Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac
    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • 6 Years of Hobby Podcasting Has Taught Us… Nothing?!
    Dec 22 2025

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what they have learned from 6 years of Podcasting and where the show is going for Season 7!

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    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
    Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac
    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/
    Cobalt Keep:
    https://www.cobaltkeep.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix-smart-campaign&utm_campaign=google-ads-campaign-2025-2-1-1defa320&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190138791&gbraid=0AAAAA-QQP6wLzg-4vaPkrL9_2RyNTe98G&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6XlamesCTR5WUoK00NJoDG-36rJrLPAJOLAZXQy-Da2GcEvBcxYgYTkYAaAtJbEALw_wcB
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monumenthobbies.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_agid=138205513170&utm_term=monument%20hobbies&creative=631851995023&device=c&placement=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=631851995023&tw_campaign=18768495984&tw_source=google&tw_adid=631851995023&tw_campaign=18768495984&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18768495984&gbraid=0AAAAACQXYdVfytgjZDkSPwZTXuQQrUenc&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6XlamMR-YSy384cUaUFumHQwSdd8Qbqsomt3NgrXUE_obRwVvvO-mcvKgaAirYEALw_wcB
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-dVPgzv0cHVbeXWM3PTlFdjU0j8TjCGiAbgoeYI8IkrhUSwNu
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en/
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18666246906&gbraid=0AAAAAoMI_yqgMA4_8CbGKqjvIq9NtEELi&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6Xlam2--ZcmvxIF5NYdnNibdQtQ7iEJv4eWR4ZNksm6EhBbAxylx7pBgEaAlEmEALw_wcB
    Red Grass Games:
    https://www.redgrasscreative.com/

    Relevant Links
    Famous Warhammer Artwork Selling for 300-400K:
    https://www.christies.com/lot/harry-the-hammer-the-original-cover-artwork-for-the-first-edition-of-warhammer-6566459
    New Court of the Dead Figures from Mindworks Art Studio:
    https://www.sideshow.com/blog/court-of-the-dead-figures-mindworks-art-studio
    https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/67170?srsltid=AfmBOorbgqOfyhxX3VFQU06KPPpp6RkXmfP9m12IXV32EC5MOpWZAj8v
    Sam Lenz Mini:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/DQIl6YhjFhP/?img_index=1
    Ninjon's New Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahf4wBeJ5Fw
    Patreon Mini Critique - Chris Neumeyer:
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/201126572@N07/albums/72177720319146693/
    Build Paint Play Podcast Video w/ Ninjon:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nRTiJAJA7c

    00:00 Start
    XX:XX Preamble Ramble
    46:00 TUP Partners (Part One)
    49:02 Hobby Update
    01:05:27 Patreon Mini Critique
    01:14:53 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    01:18:15 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
    Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic
    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
    Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac
    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • ‘Eavy Metal vs Mona Lisa
    Dec 8 2025

    On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss whether the hobby is art and what it means.

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    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
    Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac
    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

    On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!

    TUP Partners:
    Game Envy:
    https://gameenvy.net/
    Cobalt Keep:
    https://www.cobaltkeep.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix-smart-campaign&utm_campaign=google-ads-campaign-2024-9-22-49b3c410&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21739805257&gbraid=0AAAAA-QQP6zQ49I0nu2BWFgB11V6D7lRW&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NTJBhDEARIsAB7QHD3M1Xby9Vv8pfW9GIix56yn2OnOPGy7peFaNDEmilE3IHxkqqX5BDYaAqrFEALw_wcB
    Monument Hobbies:
    https://monumenthobbies.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_agid=138205513170&utm_term=monument%20hobbies&creative=631851995023&device=c&placement=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=631851995023&tw_campaign=18768495984&tw_source=google&tw_adid=631851995023&tw_campaign=18768495984&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18768495984&gbraid=0AAAAACQXYdXi9hN2aVNnP03J0i9p4EFlo&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NTJBhDEARIsAB7QHD01pjju6FGaPai4_JQstZ7eJszY6aWFWri0m3jh0-V-v6E71nrYEWgaAlaBEALw_wcB
    Iwata:
    https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/
    Steamforged Games:
    https://steamforged.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopoKOELFsQs1CO6N3WO3WFbCucNt64SrKwnl2Iw0cnS2R2Vtvt9
    Corvus Belli:
    https://corvusbelli.com/en
    The Army Painter:
    https://thearmypainter.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18666246906&gbraid=0AAAAAoMI_yqIfxFu0m_tpV7GsEJ3aJHiQ&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NTJBhDEARIsAB7QHD0zY5ZGPbcHHQaGkwkqs7K7dW-hYm44LgiiZqB2k4jaUoYH5lDHjw8aAgcrEALw_wcB
    Red Grass Games:
    https://www.redgrasscreative.com/wet-palette/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14907464779&gbraid=0AAAAACTSwfTgC5kZXU395_C2kRYkNJGnu&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6NTJBhDEARIsAB7QHD28c5qB5outWoQp1PVEMekjDplsfKZM8_6Sbxd_KjVXVem_5OPJxg4aAhcsEALw_wcB

    Relevant Links
    Gudnak:
    https://gudnak.com/
    Ninjon Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISsz0cfGpy0
    Patreon Mini Pick - Campbell Trewin
    https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TvCY2ybEO/?igsh=MWVsNTJkMmpkb29jYg%3D%3D

    00:00 Start
    12:42 Preamble Ramble
    39:05 TUP Partners (Part One)
    41:07 Hobby Update
    53:44 Patreon Mini Critique
    59:23 TUP Partners (Part Two)
    01:03:52 Topic Discussion

    Support the show

    Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic
    Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic
    Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon
    Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac
    Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/
    Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

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    1 hr and 38 mins