The Foam News Collective Podcast
This is the partner podcast to the fortnightly Foam News Collective YouTube show - Join KT of Family Foamsport, Vile, Grimz Nerfworks, and an array of guests as we dig deeper and share our opinions on the Nerf and foam-flinging news, get philosophical with our guests, and try to stump each guest with our hobby trivia game! Produced and edited by KT, and supported by our Ko-Fi subscribers.
Episodes
The crew is joined by Mister Nathan - blaster modder, nerf youtuber, and Studebaker aficionado, to discuss integrations, Merge Masters, Nerf N-Series, fruit piracy, and of course play our hobby trivia game and answer questions from the Ko-Fi.
Mister Nathan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MisterNathan
Merge Masters spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aFwQ7TOUO63gQscwIPggWlykhxuQA3r0fBXt52TihjA/
Merge Masters ...
KT, Grimz, & Vile are joined by Ryan & Jessie of Silverfox Industries and Charles of Containment Crew to discuss their new SilverCrew Research & Development project and kickstarter, their experiences running hobby retail businesses, Maryland Mayhem, and more - plus they answer questions from our Ko-Fi and play our hobby trivia game!
Back the SCRD kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scrd/scrd-tactical-gea...
KT, Vile, and Grimz are joined by Drac, hobby youtube creator, 3D designer, competitive foam flinger, and event organizer, to talk about Endwar, Foam Pro Tour, Dart Zone Pro Tour, the Nexus and Aeon Pro X, and more - plus questions from the Ko-Fi, and our hobby trivia game!
Check out Endwar: http://hvzendwar.com
Check out Drac on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LordDraconical
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_...
KT and Vile are joined by Boomstick Mods to discuss the upcoming Maryland Mayhem event, Flygonial’s Protean, and more, plus questions from the Ko-Fi and our hobby trivia game! Check out @Boomstickmods https://www.instagram.com/boomstick_mods/ Check out Maryland Mayhem and the @MarylandFoamAlliance https://www.marylandfoamalliance.com/
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teep...
Youtube creator and competitive foam flinger Beret joins KT, Vile, and Grimz for a discussion on the lines between internet character and human, fun and competition, plus Beret plays our hobby trivia game!
Check out Beret all over:
https://www.youtube.com/@beretnarf
https://www.instagram.com/beret.narf/
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective
In episode 29, KT, Vile and Grimz are joined by Bruce LeedleLeedleLeedleLeedleLee of Leedle Dynamics to discuss how he got started designing elastic powered stringer blasters, what Nerfing is like in Europe, and the future of hobby blasters from companies big and small - PLUS answering questions from the Ko-Fi and playing our trivia game!
Check out Bruce’s work at:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeedleDynamics
YouTube: https://w...
KT, Vile, & Grimz talk with Luke about the space between work and play, the creativity of the hobby community, and importing products from the Asian market into the US. Luke answers questions from Ko-Fi subscribers, and plays the NEW FNC Podcast Trivia Game!
Out Of Darts is a US-based retailer and maker of foam-flinging hobby equipment.
Storefront: http://www.outofdarts.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/outofdarts
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In episode 27, KT and Vile are joined by Krijn of Blaster-time to discuss his first-hand experiences with Dart Zone's new Nexus Pro X and Aeon Pro X, and get his perspectives on the international business side of the hobby.
Blaster-Time is a Netherlands-based distributor of foam-flinging products to the entire EU, check them out:
In Episode 26 , KT and Vile are joined by Boomstick Mods to discuss the art of Nerf podcasting, new products from hobby builders, and analyzing more Nerf leaks!
Check out Boomstick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Boomstickmods
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomstick_mods/
Check out the Maryland Foam Alliance at http://marylandfoamalliance.com
Don't miss the Dart Jam Podcast on all the streaming platforms!
It's 2024 and we're back from our break! Al the Geek joins Vile and KT to discuss new leaks, Hasbro's recent difficulties, and the World Foam Alliance.
Check out Al on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_the_geek/
Check out the World Foam Alliance: https://worldfoamalliance.org/
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective
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In our last podcast episode of 2023, the crew discuss the importance of collaboration in the hobby, Nerf's new Zombie theme, the Dart Zone Solo, and charity events. KT picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out NotNuffNerf, Paperskeletons3D, and the Nailer:
https://www.youtube.com/@notnuffnerf
https://www.instagram.com/notnuffnerf/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotNuffNylon
https://linktr.ee/paperskeletons3d
FNC on Youtube: http...
The crew is joined by Sillybutts, designer of the SLAB, Cynthia, Sillypistol, Pump Skewer, and many more, about his design process, top level flywheelers, content creation burnout, and more! Plus Grimz picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out Sillybutts:
https://www.stuffbysilly.com/
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective
The crew is joined by Perry, content manager from Out of Darts, to discuss his work, the rise of boutique blasters, Hasbro's woes, and more! Plus Jolt picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out Perry and Out of Darts: https://www.instagram.com/jperryheun/
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamnewscollective
Support us on Ko-Fi: htt...
The crew is joined by Chaylo Laurino aka Captain Xavier to discuss his recent travels, the Captain's origins, Dart Zone's abandoned "Blaster Tag" trademark, a bevy of 3D printed blasters, and more! Plus Vile picks What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out Captain Xavier: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptainXavier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captainxaviernerf/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainxaviernerf
The crew talks about chalk darts from Dart Zone and IMC Toys, as well as Nerfball, the MOAB from Gatling Tommy, and more - plus KT seeks redemption on What's That Blaster!
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamne...
Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/
Join the discord and contribute to the show: https://discord.gg/5hDamMqp2W
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The crew is joined by Brad aka American Foam to discuss his history, the state of content creation in the hobby, modding hammer primed blasters, Ezekiel's spring making tool, and more!
Be sure to check out American Foam on YouTube and keep an eye out for his livestreams! You can also check him out on other platforms:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradthenerd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanfoamnerf
The WHOLE CREW is joined by TWO guests - Andrew AKA Dart Sweep and Nate from the World Foam Alliance! We talk about the Alliance, the Worker Seagull, Stranger Things tie-ins, and more!
Be sure to check out the World Foam Alliance on youtube and at http://www.worldfoamalliance.org
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamne...
Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.co...
KT, Joltking, & Vile discuss the problems with the X-Shot Longshot and Omnia Pro, as well as concerns about Dart Zone's attempt to trademark the term "Blaster Tag". The episode is capped off with hypothetical Nerf McDonald's toys.
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamne...
Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/
KT, Joltking, Vile, & Grimz discuss the place of blind bags in the foam hobby, and Nerf's first Pro blaster! The episode is capped off with our wishlist of older Nerf blasters to get PRO versions!
FNC on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nerf_news
Check out our FNC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foamne...
Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/foamnewscollective/
Join the discord and contribute to the show: https://disco...
KT, Joltking, and Vile are joined by NotNuffNerf to discuss Nerfball, Fragball, Nerf short darts, how skins and full body printing might change the nature of mainstream blasters, and we divulge our top picks for Nerf to remake for their Retro series! Plus, KT gets obscure for What's That Blaster.
Be sure to check out NotNuffNerf and subscribe follow him across social media! https://www.instagram.com/notnuffnerf/
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