Using Audio to Help Your Hobby Progress

Atom talks about how finding the right audio can really help your hobby motivation and keep you painting more miniatures.
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[@BrianNors]

I am listening to your videos when I paint 👍

[@tabletopminions]

I glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@lpmorgan90]

Yeah I tend to do the same...

[@420StonerShot]

Lol awesome glad I’m not the only one 😅

[@MineTeam97]

I always do that :,)

[@SkullyTheHypnoSkull]

me too! lol

[@AVspectre]

I have ADD and find that I use audio for so many things. Cooking, laundry, driving... With so much content released for all of us to consume (KZbin, movies, TV, gaming...) audio media is a joy that allows you to enjoy great content without consuming chunks of your time. In a way it GIVES YOU BACK TIME letting you enjoy great content during times designated for other activities. I honestly believe we are going through a kind of audio renaissance - as people discover how this seamlessly layers into many of their other activities. Those who listen often listen a lot - and content creators are realizing how loyal, enthusiastic, and active this demographic is. Great suggestions made by other commenters. Check some of them out! :) (I realize audio content doesn’t suit everyone but I think it’s worth giving a try)

[@MrLamrod174]

I love the way you just talk about your hobby experience. It is a big inspiration to me and my hobby too.

[@aburelle]

I found that listening to your videos while i paint keeps me going. If im not painting and listening, you motivate me to paint. Keep up the great work.

[@bckroobnzi141]

I actually listen to this channel while I paint! It keeps me motivated and I get tips and stuff while I paint. It makes painting funner for me.

[@tabletopminions]

I'm glad to help you get models painted. Thanks for watching!

[@SinCitysOnly]

I loved the side note interlude. Facts like that 4.6% are amazing.

[@tabletopminions]

I've been watching KZbin on our TV for as long as I have been able, and I just assumed more people did. However, it doesn't really seem to be the case. Thanks for watching!

[@ave3700]

This is amazing advice. I got stuck doing things without music or sounds and got bored of the thing I loved. Now I write with light music, paint with audiobooks, and it makes it so much better!

[@HoovesofDoom]

Absolutely true. It's very much all about positive reinforcement and hearing about the hobby and about other hobbyists is a great motivation.

[@tabletopminions]

I totally agree. Keeping up one's motivation is key. Thanks for watching!

[@ravagevii]

I listen to old time radio, and since they're public domain you can find a lot of them on archive.org. Meaning they're free to download. Shows range from the late 1930's to the early 1960's. My favorites are x-minus one, dragnet, suspense, and gunsmoke. They're old yeah, but it takes a healthy imagination to picture the show in your mind as you listen, great stuff. archive.org/details/oldtimeradio

[@Komaru.89]

Hrmmm, this may be a good way to ramp back up my Jack Benny hobby...

[@methoskhushrenada7877]

In addition to listening to some of my favorite KZbinrs you, Legion of Gamza, Terrain Tutor, and MiniWarGaming, i also love Audible! The Dresden Files and the Wheel of Time series have gotten a lot of terrain and paint jobs done!

[@tabletopminions]

I hear good things about the Dresden Files. Thanks for watching!

[@irssr1]

i've honestly painted more in the last week or so than i have in months listening to you in the background, something about your voice just clicks for me and i want to paint. i was actually telling a guy at my local shop about it.

[@tabletopminions]

+Jacob Ruoss I'm glad my voice can help, then. Thanks for watching!

[@DonCurrywurst]

Actually this is why I came to this channel. I wanted to listen to something in the background and your amazing and calm voice is the reason I stayed...sadly there are no podcast or long vids on this channel. But Im still very happy for every upload.

[@tabletopminions]

+LordGriebenschmalz Thanks for the compliments. Just a note: the live shows I've been doing over the last few months are longer (two hours) and they're quite a bit like podcasts. Check them out. Thanks for watching!

[@darktree8449]

I listen to a lot of documentaries on KZbin, because they usually go for most of an hour, can sometimes be related to what I'm doing (I do a lot of historical stuff) and I can look up at the screen now and again without being overly distracted. Most of the time a documentary will be interviews or long filler shots of trees or a city skyline - so you can watch without really watching. And the little bit you do watch stops your eyes getting sore from looking overlong at your models and getting eyestrain. Other than that, guys like your good self on KZbin have dramatically increased my inclination to paint all evening.

[@tabletopminions]

I'm glad I'm able to help you paint more. Thanks for watching!

[@sadnessinside123]

In all honesty, your videos have helped motivate me by listening to them whilst painting and creating. Thank you.

[@raz619.]

i have painted warhammer on and off fir 20yrs. now going forward on a note to this particular video iv taken a real liking to your note of having a side source to keep your enjoyment going. i want to thank you personally as i have a source to listen to in the background.. thats not to say your not interesting, quiet the opposite i really enjoy listening to you and keep coming bk to your videos as that back ground source even getting totally distracted from my original intention of painting. thank you

[@sinthorasalb5467]

I love listening to all the roleplay shows on itmejp's channel, its perfect for listening in the background

[@krisdog88]

Audible is my painting go-to. I also use a bluetooth head set so the wires don't ever get in my way. This is great advice!!

[@xaq-industries]

Your show is part of my painting playlist! Thank you for such a great channel!

[@tabletopminions]

I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@goldenmajestic9007]

This is what ive been doing on/off all day with your episodes while painting. I really enjoy the show sir keep up the great work!

[@brandontate3612]

I just started to listen to Vince Venturella's "Warhammer Weekly" every Wednesday night on youtube! Your videos, aswell inspire me to get things done in the hobby world! Thanks for taking the time to make such knowledgeable videos for us to check out man!

[@tabletopminions]

That's what we do. In related news, I'll be on Vince's show (again) on Wednesday, July 27. Check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@brandontate3612]

+Tabletop Minions heck yeah. look forward to it!

[@TheCombatartist]

Old time radio programs does the trick for me. Excellent topic.

[@ozloya]

Not only for my hobbies, also when I'm at work and when not feeling like going out and excercise. I found out listening to podcasts motivates me to workout better than listening to music. I would like to recommend my favorite podcasts. Adventures in Design with Mark Brickey. Making it with Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagget and David Picciuto. The Woodworking Podcast with April Wilkerson, Nick Ferry and Jay Bates. The Deep End Design Podcast with Wes McDowell, Mikelle Morrison and Nick Luongo. WTF with Mark Maron. The Freelancer with Paul Jarvis. Highly recommended not only for the specific topics but, for the life stories and problem solving situation. Greetings from Chihuahua, North Mexico. Keep up the good content.

[@tabletopminions]

I've found I exercise best with music versus podcasts. Not sure why. Thanks for watching!

[@DomEReapeR]

Heya Uncle Atom, I've been binging tabletop tips and paiting stuff etc. for the last couple of days now because I'm about to start my own chapter of Space Marines, and found your channel as a result. This is probably my favourite video of yours so far, it's something that I'll be trying to employ to help motivate myself to paint more, more, more! Thank you very much for all the tips and tricks, I can't wait to try them all.

[@tabletopminions]

Always glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidReidthewargamejunkie]

Great point. That is pretty much exactly what I do. I was working on some stuff for my 10mm Kings of War before I started this video. Another good thing to use is the slideshow based battle reports. It allows you to work and only glance down if you want to see what's going on. Keep up the good work.

[@tabletopminions]

Thanks for watching!

[@De_rare]

I've recently started blogging my painting progress. While editing my pictures to look more like tutorial pieces (step by steps), I've been listening to your videos in the background. Very nice work. While painting, I have either the current football match on the radio, or my audiobooks of the Wheel of Time. I've read the books up to nr 12 I think. I restarted and am now somewhere halfway book 7. Audio surely helps!!!

[@tacojonatan]

Hi Uncle Atom, thanks for all the videos, I really enjoy them. I always listen to you, Warhammer Arch and a few others while i'm painting or assembling. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@tabletopminions]

Glad to hear you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@GodOfBizcuits]

I recently got into Malifaux and I dont have the money to drop on all the books. I found out about the breach side broadcast through a friend, so ive been listening to that while im painting. Its kinda extra cool when something im working on pops up in the fluff. I'd also like to say that being relatively new to the wargaming hobby, I have found many of your videos extremely helpful and informative! Thank you for such awesome videos!

[@tabletopminions]

I'm glad your getting into Malifaux, it's a really cool game. Thanks for watching!

[@Tolomere]

I use the app 'Old Time Radio Player' on my Android. It's free, and has TONS of old radio serial episodes to listen to. Very cool. And, obviously, I agree with you! I also love the Breachside Broadcast podcast from Wyrd.

[@satmaka1]

Great channel! I've been listening to your videos a lot recently in the past week or so and they've really motivated me to paint. I've been in a hobby rut for a few years, but yeah I've been motivated by your chats/love for AoS. I've been smashing Liberators and Redistributors to this. Cheers buddy!

[@tabletopminions]

Glad you're getting back into the hobby. Thanks for watching!

[@scottbeil2646]

I like listening to your Sunday show when I paint.

[@tabletopminions]

I hear that a lot, and I'm glad people enjoy it that way. Thanks for watching!

[@patahern692]

i am mainly a historical painter and i have found that if i put on a documentary about the time period that i am painting i can just listen but it also helps me in being interested in what is on my table, they kind of go hand in hand

[@tabletopminions]

That's a good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@peeperus]

I didn’t scroll to read all the comments below so forgive me if it’s been mentioned already, Hardcore History with Dan Carlin is easily one of the best podcasts ever. If you’re into historical wargaming I would imagine it would be perfect for painting to.

[@Kulnar]

I've always loved TotalBiscuit's podcast The Co-Optional Podcast, it's mostly about gaming and video game industry news and stuff like that, but it's something I always listen to and keep up to date.

[@tysongardner2821]

Absolutely agree with you 100%, l will normally listen to a good Horus Herasy audio book or to some Warhammer lore, painting tutorials maybe depends what l am painting really.

[@tabletopminions]

I really need to look into those Horus Heresy audiobooks. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewr880]

Tyson Gardner I have just started, good stuff so far.

[@jakobpope]

do you have a link ?

[@SilverSkullGamer]

I am a big listener of Audiobooks. They are great for working on your models. And driving.

[@tabletopminions]

Yeah, I have listened to some great ones. Thanks for watching!

[@irrationalgeographic9953]

Atom you nailed it again. I listen to music or podcasts and it depends on my mood as to what type of either I listen to. Perhaps I am somewhat in the minority here as I am not a gamer at all, I paint on commission. What is difficult is that there are many times I will have a commission that I really don't like, I don't either like the miniature, the sculpt or the choices made by the client. A good example is Space Marines, for whatever reason they are something I just don't like painting, I cant get "the feel" for them at all, I find them mundane. Getting paid I don't use as a motivation as I think that takes away from the piece or pieces you are doing and it shows in your work. So what do I do other than music and podcasts. I try to personalise each miniature in my head, I try and become invested in the fictional character. I also think one or two projects ahead while doing the on the table project, this gives me motivation to finish what I am doing so I can start on the next one. I work on miniatures 8 to 12 hours a day 6 days a week so motivation is a big thing for me to try and retain.

[@tabletopminions]

Wow, that's a lot of painting time. I'd bet you'd go through a lot of podcasts. Thanks for watching!

[@AlarPhoenix]

Hei Atom! Listening something while you do something creative is critical and many artist use it. I know that many comicbook artists use same music same music throughout single project since it helps to get into same wave-length in mood and thought process as you were yesterday.

[@tabletopminions]

That consistency seems like a good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@Renigade16]

"We're Alive" A story of Survival. The greatest modern zombie story out there, bar none.

[@IronDanWalker]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't watch TV or movies while painting. I stumbled on Audible about a year ago and have really found it helps. Still haven't found any steampunk books but the Throne Of Glass series has got me through a painting marathon ready for a tournament.

[@tabletopminions]

There was a book on there called 'Boneshaker' I think, and it seemed kinda steampunk. Might be worth checking out. Thanks for watching!

[@lunahula]

Another helpful video! I listen to audio books, recorded radio shows I enjoyed, youtube fading in and out and all sorts, just while doing other things generally. Right now it's crucial for the laborious task of festidious mould line removal via scalpel, scraper, needle file and tamiya extra thin cement.

[@tabletopminions]

Yet they're important tasks, and I'm glad you're partaking these tasks. Thanks for watching!

[@lunahula]

Glad to watch, you keep making them and we will keep watching them.

[@nathanh5073]

I usually listen to music and it does rly help. I never thought about how or why it helped so this video helped explain a lot. Love your videos.

[@tabletopminions]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnr7279]

Audio is huge! Having something to listen to--info, music, books, whatever--keeps us from getting bored. I am also the kinda nerd that listens to more than one public radio station...

[@sim2570]

I always always paint with a movie playing, if I paint medieval stuff, I put on a medieval movie! The trick to not be distrac is playing a movie that I already know, like LOTR, Conan flix and all that kind of classic film that I enjoy. That give my sometime the inspiration, ideas and The mood I need to enhance my painting! For me that make the hobby more enjoyable! A good movie is like a good song, always fun the listen!!! ;)

[@mitchellnorihiro7482]

seriously, you're the painting guru. keep it up

[@LegionaireSiggi]

I just found your channel a few days ago and was just starting to do this exact thing when I got to this video.

[@tabletopminions]

+Legionaires Sounds great! Get it? Thanks for watching!

[@zpqkids]

This might seem weird by I find it relaxing to listen to your videos while I'm painting

[@tabletopminions]

I get that from time to time, so you're not the only one. I'm glad to help you relax. Thanks for watching!

[@oddityironcog]

co-optional podcasts for me. they occasionally talk about video games.

[@marcwittkowski5146]

Watching this-> opening you last live chat-> painting my DE raider. Thanks =D

[@darthhodges]

Check out the audiobook section of your local library. You'll have to find your old cd player but now you have stuff for free that you might not get otherwise. It's a good way to listen to a book you already read without buying it. Sometimes "reading" a book again, especially if it's been several years, you will get something new out of it.

[@tabletopminions]

My memory is really terrible, so re-listening or re-reading a book will almost always get me something new, or at least new to my memory. Thanks for watching!

[@morrigan908]

I'm years late and I haven't read all 475 comments, but The Wheel of Time audiobook series. If you're like me and like spending a long time with a setting, here is several hundred hours of excellent audio to keep you occupied. I bought them when Audible was a newfangled thing and would only let myself listen to them while I was exercising. Of course the series was much shorter then too, but it's finished now.

[@ericbouchard4829]

I listen to music that me and my wife don't share the same interest, so I don' bug her with what I like. I watch your videos like a coach' s pre-game speech, then I'm running down the basement screaming " arrrrrrgggg, LET'S DO THIS !"

[@tabletopminions]

Nice, I'll glad I can help. Thanks for watching!

[@ablorg239]

I have themed playlists I will put on that keep me focused. Depending on what I'm painting will influence what I'm listening to. Painting warhammer 40k - Listen to Space playlist Painting an undead figure - Listen to my halloween/horror playlist. etc...Really useful to get you in the mood.

[@tabletopminions]

Interesting. I'll have to think about that. Thanks for watching!

[@mrbushi1062]

Hey Atom great videos keep up the great work most people just do videos about painting but you talk about things no one really thinks about. These tips really help! I watch I guess a pod cast called the Great war which goes into fantastic detail about ww1.

[@tabletopminions]

I'm glad you like the videos. I'll have to check that podcast out. Thanks for watching!

[@BradyGillman]

The Adventure Zone Podcast! It's an hilarious and story driven D&D podcast from the McElroy Brothers aka My Brother, My Brother and Me.

[@tabletopminions]

I'll have to look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@LordPBA]

the side note is fantastic!!

[@tabletopminions]

+LordPBA I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had to go back and look at it. Thanks for watching!

[@stevepearce5206]

Only recently have started to hobby via discord once a week on discord with some friends chatting whilst painting or de-spruing or gaming online is a massive motivation for me at the moment during lockdown .... Love the idea of podcasts did listen to some black library books whilst hobbying as well so what I was listening to was linked to what I was doing ... Brilliant ideas and can't wait to listen to last podcast on the left

[@liquidtool]

I totally listen to the Sunday morning things while I work in the shop or when I paint

[@tabletopminions]

Nice! There'll be another one in a few days. Thanks for watching!

[@IllsOfModernHonk]

this is how I watched most of your videos haha, set them up in a Playlist and let them play while I build terrain or paint

[@tabletopminions]

Glad I can help. Thanks for watching!

[@elfriedaarts1195]

SO TRUE. Unfortunately I have to listen to non-talking media. Books catch my interest too much, but music is great! Interestingly enough, audio does add an extra dimension to memory forming. It may even be able to help you remember processes in painting.

[@tabletopminions]

I didn't realize that. That would be great. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelcomby2555]

I listen to podcasts and KZbin videos at work all of the time! While it doesn't motivate me to get to work, it helps pass the time while working. A non-gaming podcast I like is "Welcome to NIghtvale".

[@tabletopminions]

I've heard of that one, I should look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@mattrondeau2]

The Weekly Planet is a favorite podcast of mine, they cover geeky topics like comic books and their movies, television news, etc. Double Toasted is up there too, covering entertainment news or just weird stuff. Music it depends what I'm doing, Buckethead's massive discography helps with that. Otherwise it's people like Tori Amos, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Immortal, Tina Dico, or if you're dry brushing Scatman. Game sound tracks work well too, Metroid Prime soundtrack is perfect for painting Eldar

[@andrewr880]

Matt Rondeau I love those two guys, they are so funny :)

[@doctordaniel5020]

I really reccomend Welcome to Night Vale. It's an amazing podcast and I always listen to it while painting.

[@tabletopminions]

I should check it out. I've heard several people mention it. Thanks for watching!

[@MatthewBester]

I'm one of the 4.6% pachow!

[@ayoldguy1]

Completely agree. I use the same audio motivation to get to the gym everyday.

[@ash-tv3bu]

i'm very new to the hobby so i don't struggle with motivation yet, i just can't stop painting, but i do have a few podcast recommendations! 1. the adventure zone: a popular dnd real play show by 3 brothers (travis, justin, and griffin mcelroy) and their dad, clint mcelroy. it's 90% goofs a d dick jokes, but when it gets emotional, it gets *EMOTIONAL* 2. directive: a short sci-fi "radio play" about a lone man taking care of sleeping passengers on a space voyage. it details how he got into that situation and how he deals with the loneliness. the ending is an emotional gut punch though, so be careful you don't get tears in your paint. 3. the penumbra podcast: another radio play style show with 2 main stories. one is about a detective from mars, the other is about fantasy knights fighting monsters. they both have a lot of gay and queer representation if that's important to you.

[@simpsondale6064]

I love the Rooster Teeth podcasts and their subsidiary channels, Achievment Hunter, Funhaus etc. Gaming channels and just good fun to listen to and paint

[@tabletopminions]

I sometimes like to watch some of the Achievement Hunter Let's Play videos, mainly because they're funny. Thanks for watching!

[@Grordonblixt]

I usually listen to music that matches what I'm painting. When painting medieval I find some medieval music compilation on YT and listen to that or military marches, like the British Grenadiers march, when painting my AWI Brits. I find it gets me more into the mood of the figures and style I'm painting that way.

[@lifeofi7280]

you sir are a genius

[@tabletopminions]

I should try something like that. Thanks for watching!

[@JasonRoe71]

Listening to Joe Rogan's Podcast has helped me finally push through my Salamanders army, after years of sitting on the shelf unfinished. In addition to learning a lot of things about hunting, comedy, mma and life in general. Podcast and painting are two great taste that taste great together.

[@tabletopminions]

Exactly. And I feel like I'm getting two things done at once. Thanks for watching!

[@Saieden]

If you haven't read it already, The Wheel Of Time is an amazing epic. Should last you a good couple of months in audio, if not a year at least.

[@tabletopminions]

+DarkSaieden I've got friends that have read it, I should look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@bwifpunish]

Hmm never heard of it, pretty sure it doesn't exist. (Sanspants radio reference)

[@danielcollinsDnD]

Hardcore History podcast by Dan Carlin. Amazing!

[@jonathanbaago5312]

Yup

[@joshuagoodman1731]

I really enjoy Drone music or Orthodox chants when I'm painting.

[@namcobadguy6816]

Podcast Reccomendation: Welcome to Nightvale Cosmic Horroresque writing, diverse casts and themes. The later stuff has more focused stories that will leave you craving more. But like uncle atom I'm sat in the backlog about 100 eps in I have a very mundane job and this really helps as of time of writing I think there's 130+ episodes about 25 minutes long.

[@dragonslyer74]

One of my favorite pod cast is Dan Carlin's "Hardcore History". Audio books Honor Harington series or Jim Buther's Dresden files series. Among many others. Happy hobbying.

[@Deep-Red-0]

I just put KZbin on & leave it to continually select the next video, which is how I came across your channel

[@tabletopminions]

Good to know. I'm glad the KZbin algorithms are working. Thanks for watching!

[@jackjackson1157]

I launched this video mainly out of curiosity of the title (I'm a subscribed, for clarification), but I had this happen to me, where I just got out of the hobby because I lost motivation. This method got me back and even on to where I'm considering going professional with my hobbying (maybe). Anyway 8-12 hours for audiobooks are the SHORT ones! Check out The Song of Ice and Fire (especially if you've read the books, because its a completely different experience) they're 30-40 hours each. Star Wars has a seemingly endless library, and the money to get great readers. My brother is way into the Tom Clancy books, which are also long as... well... you know. Anyway, westerns are typically long and engrossing (check out Louis L'amour). And of course... there's the Black Library. *dramatic music plays* Another couple things I like are TED talks and Big Think. Those are both fascinating and most of the time very visually light, plus you can crush your friends with FACTS about STUFF! (seriously, real-world, groundbreaking and ingenious discussions about any topic you can imagine by some of the finest minds this race of humans has to offer! ALSO THEY'RE FREE!)

[@tabletopminions]

+Jack Jackson Excellent examples. Thanks for watching!

[@bocetet]

Lately I've been binging on Dan Carlin's 'Hardcore History' while painting. The WW1 series is amazing.

[@tabletopminions]

I've been hearing more and more about that podcast. I should check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@rickscovill900]

Audiobooks are my painting companion of choice. I am currently listening to the 47 hour reading of The Stand by Stephen King. Great value for your money on Audible. I would also suggest a grimdark fantasy trilogy by Joe Abercrombie called The First Law Trilogy. I just found this space and I really appreciate Atom's efforts.

[@tabletopminions]

Yeah, I like Audible a lot, too. Thanks for watching!

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

Star Talk Radio and Judge John Hodgman are my go to background podcasts. I use em up at work sometimes though so a lot of times it's just music for me when I'm painting.

[@ImperialTorches]

A podcast I often listen to is "There's no such thing as a fish", it's not really gaming focused at all but it is incredibly interesting...

[@tabletopminions]

+Imperial Torches I'll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@Corvus_Gaming_00]

I am just getting into 40k and been loving your videos. Here are some podcasts to check out. We're Alive (zombie survival radio play), Hardcore History with Dan Carlin, basically anything on the Maximum Fun Network. Such as Sawbones (weird medical history), The Adventure Zone (starts a little slow as they learn, but EPIC D&D play podcast), etc.

[@gunbuckchuck]

Audio books, Tabletop Minions and Mini WarGaming work for me :)

[@tabletopminions]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

[@aliciacarr9014]

I watch mini painting twitch streams whilst I paint. That way I get the audio motivation, the visual inspiration, possibly insights to new techniques and the ability to ask questions whilst painting.

[@jtyler3196]

Great video Adam. Ironically, I listen to your youtube channel, and other miniature "hobby Hero" channels paint tutorials and showcases while I paint.

[@tabletopminions]

That's why I do it. Thanks for watching!

[@Fitcaster]

I've been bingeing your videos lately, just getting into painting minis and with an art background. But I'm an art instructor and already do this exact same thing when creating my sample paintings for my classes I teach. I already listen to the last podcast on the left. But others I really enjoy are my favorite murder, and that's why we drink, serial, any Stephen king novel, (see a theme yet? Haha) Dresden files series, lore, crimetown, and a bunch of others.

[@giggabyte6413]

All the Disc World audio books, then the Harry Potter audio books read by Stephen Fry, by the time i have got to the end of this long list, i can start it over again and it does not get boring, also a lot of the Star Wars audio books are great.

[@samanthamckay7232]

I'm listening to this video while painting my daemonettes :)

[@UmbralLogic]

Your video are so informative, you deserve more subscribers!

[@tabletopminions]

Thanks, I appreciate it and I'll keep making them. Thanks for watching!

[@UmbralLogic]

And I'll keep watching!

[@kjhammer120]

I like the "Welcome to Nightvale" think, twilight zone over radio broadcast.

[@doriandreux7140]

Actually I love listening to Tabletop minions' videos while painting ^^

[@doccroc5962]

Since twitch implemented creative streams some time ago, i've found i can chill n chat in someones stream, while theyre talking and also painting along, helps a bit, though having a chat on the side is distracting too.

[@seansnezek6690]

If it has been mentioned before. Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History...

[@taozenrat]

I do a mix of all the things you mentioned. I never do movies on Netflix while painting though for the same reason, I will find a series I've liked but watched a few times, I enjoy listening and can already visualize whats on screen from watching it many times. Id been going through the various star trek series recently. My main Pod cast is Privateer Press Primecast, and i have a few Pandora lists I sometimes que up when not in the mood for the others. I really want to try the audiobook thing now though.

[@tabletopminions]

Yeah, the audiobook thing has really helped me out. Thanks for watching!

[@dTHQb00new]

Lol I watch your videos because you talk about the hobby and general tips sometimes without heavy visual things I have to follow

[@tabletopminions]

That is by design. I know most of the people consuming my videos are doing it while painting, so they’re just listening. That’s fine by me. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenault6836]

Oh boy something I can actually contribute to. Here is my long list. I'll try to break it up by genre. Comedy/Entertainment: RoosterTeeth Podcast Off Topic Podcast Lizard People (A show about Conspiracy Theories) Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project Informational/Educational: Freakonomics Radio Question of the Day Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Common Sense with Dan Carlin The History of Rome - this is completed series and is amazing Revolutions Podcast Stuff You Missed in History Class Stuff They don't want you to know - 3 guys talk about conspiracies and talk about them in an unbiased fact based approach not really tin foil hat people Criminal Serial This American Life Narrative: Welcome to Nightvale Alice isn't dead Lore - I have never been more terrified listening to anything with some of these stories Myth's and Legends Podcast - I put this under narrative because the host/writer combines multiple tellings to come up with the most coherent story The Breachside Broadcast- Wyrd's official Malifaux fluff podcast Limetown As for Audiobooks the Dune series on Audbile has multiple actors to play the different parts so it is almost like a radio play and is very enjoyable if you like Space Opera. Other Audiobooks I suggest are: Starship Troopers (nothing like the movie and helped kick off Spess Mehrens), Zoo, Guns Germs and Steel, the Vampire Chronicles series, On Killing (is a veterans view on militaries attempts to make normal men into killers), and of Course Game of Thrones are great values when it comes to cost/hour. I listen to a lot of spoken audio content as I am sure you can tell. Spotify also has audiobooks and comedy routines that are free even for basic accounts. There is Arch Warhammer if you like Warhammer lore. CPG Grey does great youtube series as well. I think I'm starting to get rambley here so I will step away from the keyboard. If you want more info on these just reply or PM.

[@tabletopminions]

I (and many other commenters) appreciate your work in compiling this list. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenault6836]

You are very welcome. I am just glad that after watching hours of your content I am able to contribute something to you and the community.

[@44bobmarley44]

Steven Ault what do you recommend for space wolf lore? As far as audio. Great list by the way. Cheers!!

[@badje5u5]

Great list! Looking forward to exploring it. Thanks for taking the time to share your insights 👍🏼

[@FeedWillyStyle]

For me, it's Sirius music channels...my paint station is in our dining room so if I'm at home alone and painting, I fire up 90s on 9, Liquid Metal, or one of the alternative rock channels on the TV and have that going through the sound system as my background.

[@tabletopminions]

Nice. Sometimes (rarely) I'll paint with Pandora on in the background. Thanks for watching!

[@CheeseN1P42]

How Stuff Works is amazing.

[@Sammo212]

I love the following podcasts: - Critical Role : d&d campaign - Fifth Column: political podcast, 4 journalists in the industry - Giant Bombcast: humor and video games - Lore: goes over interesting/creepy things in our history - Joe Rogan podcast: I listen when he has an interesting guest - NoSleep Podcast: serialized podcast with a thriller/horror bent. - Reason podcast: Libertarian podcast from Reason Magazine - Rubin Report: interview series - Common Sense: political themed podcast from Dan Carlin - Hardcore History: historical, longform, podcast from Dan Carlin (best podcast ever) Also, if you want some narrative suggestions: - Tanis - Limetown - The Black Tapes (3 season, final one is a bit of a letdown imo) - The Last Movie

[@stevefletcher1161]

Great idea on audio books . have to get back to the last 10 or so Terry pratchet audio books. Normally have the the terrain tutor Sunday night live on but my Internet has been bad for 6 months so until it gets fixed would be a great idea.

[@tabletopminions]

I listened to "Good Omens" on Audible just last year. It was great. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertChisholm]

I do the same. In mini crunch time I forbid myself from listening to podcasts or books when not painting. Mmy favorite Podcast is Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, which is on itunes and his website. The book I'm listening to now is SevenEves by Neil Stephenson. Great book on preserving humanity after an apocalypse. Hint for you if you use audible a lot. Audible narrations usually run $12-15 dollars on the audible website. Sometimes if you buy the kindle version of a book you can add audible narration for the book for $2-5. Often the price of the kindle book + narration is less than just buying the narration alone from audible.

[@tabletopminions]

I'll check out the Stephenson book, I like some of his other work. Thanks for watching!

[@AMATHUS21]

I listen to the Ricky Gervais XFM shows and podcasts as there are so many of them, keeps me motivated while painting. Also they're all available on KZbin, also Arch warhammer and vaults of terra do lore videos which are mainly audio.

[@tabletopminions]

I'm not familiar with XFM. Is that some sort of satellite radio? Thanks for watching!

[@AMATHUS21]

+Tabletop Minions it was a radio station based in London though I don't know if it's still operational, but the Ricky Gervais shows on there were recorded back in 2002 and are available on KZbin