Send us a text Episode 26 - The Insanity Holiday Spectacular and year in review!” In this, our year end review and holiday spectacular, we have Special guest, Adam Jackson, while we discuss what we had in episode 11 as our resolutions, and how far we had come in completing them. Justin lays down a challenge to the armor and aircraft guys in the lis…

Send us a text Episode 25 - Having a Brew and a Bickie with Sully’s Scale Models Sully Thomason of Sully’s Scale Models visits us on this episode, and we get to know him, his story, and talk about a few of our favorite of his YouTube videos. We also talk about the life of a YouTube content creator. He even reveals what a “brew and a bickie is. Bad …

Send us a text Episode 24 – It's Your Right To Brag... We start this episode off the right way-with a Riv’s Rant! Rob Riv vents about how Bad Santa was treated when he was trying to help in a Beginner’s Modeling group and an Admin was giving him grief about a misunderstanding on HIS part. But, we determined that is just how it is in some groups. Th…

Send us a text Episode 23 “An Hour of Value with Steve Munsell” We have Steve Munsell, owner and proprietor of Value Gear, visit with us! He tells us the tale of Value Gear, and how it came to be the best value on the market, and how there have even been people who unknowingly took his products to make molds, thinking he was only cheating Temu and …

Send us a text Episode 22 “Is It Real or Just Your Imagination" This episode, Riv opens up to us about his feelings on the recent happenings with a fellow modeler, and what should be considered proper etiquette when your building is directly inspired by another modeler. We add in a new segment, in which we talk about what we have on our benches; an…

Send us a text Episode 21 The Ma. K Price is Wright Here we are! The winners are selected from our Ma. K. Group Build, discussed and selected with Lincoln Wright! Congrats to our winners! Jason Jennings selected for third prize with his Luna build Brandon Gentry with his Mk 44 took second prize And first Prize goes to Craig Flynn and his armored fi…

Send us a text EPISODE 20 “While Riv Steps Away, The Crew Shall Play with The Scale Model Car Podcast” On this episode, we have some specials for you! (Take that as you may….) We have Jeff Herne back, to talk about the successful Madison National show, and give us the skinny on his perspective on the show. We also have a pair of fellow podcasters o…

Send us a text This episode has Whitey and D-Ran, of The Model Geeks infamy, joining in on the conversation here at the nut house! The topics for conversation were taken from the post Rob Adams put up in the days leading up to our recording. Our first discussion centers around going outside of your usual genre, and the pitfalls and possibilities th…

Send us a text EPISODE 18 - 1 Year Anniversary Special - Customer Service, How to Get Published and Gizmos & Gadgets “Has It Really Been One Year?!” On this, our one year anniversary special episode, we have two guests sitting in and partaking in the insanity! Jeff Herne and Andrew Measy are the special guests! Jeff is the Chair of the IMPS Nats in…

Send us a text In honor of the first US Presidential Debate of 2024, The Modeling Insanity Podcast Presents an alternative for you to listen to. A fun and entertaining secret recording from the first Presidential Build Room. So sit back, enjoy, and not take to it too serious... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.…

Send us a text Episode 17 “Taking a Pitt Stop to Talk Mental Health & the Hobby" Coming with us Live from the land of 1000 deadly things, Luke Pitt joins us to talk about his experiences in building 1/48th scale armor. HE also talks to us as to why he has chosen 1/48th scale as his ‘canvas’, and the answer may shock you! Luke Pit the interviewee tu…

Send us a text Riv first goes on a rant about what others consider entertainment with content creators in the hobby. Whether it by creating and producing podcast, YouTube content, or other social media... Stemming from our excursion to AMPS Nats, this is a spill over episode, discussing what brings us inspiration in the hobby. What is it that makes…

Send us a text Yup! Another AMPS Episode! But the last show episode for a while... This time, the guys have Jeff ‘El Jeffe’ Herne on as a guest co-host and they break down the different perspectives from the Amps Nats. Some highlights: Justin joins the Steve Andreano Driving Club, by driving the car from his brand new Playstation controller, while …

Send us a text On This episode of the Insanity, the inmates do a simulcast episode with the Lads from Black Rifle Model Worx Group. We join Luke Carswell, Adam Challenger and Stuart Goodswen on the BRMW Youtube Channel. Frank Donati and Rob Adams are live from Frankie’s basement (Dont Ask) and Tuch is there. Hot off the heels of Mosquitocon, Rob di…

Send us a text Episode 14 "On the Road to AMPS Nats... “ As you are listening, the guys should all be converging on South Bend! John Charvat gets us even more hyped up for NATS! We discuss his history with AMPS, the past shows and most importantly, this year’s show! The guys also discuss their new purchases and projects on their benches. This did g…

Send us a text Episode 13 “The Doctor is IN” Recorded on Suberbowl Sunday In this episode, the guys welcome Doctor Dave as a guest cohost! Doc was interviewed in Boresight magazine about his journey from beginner to advanced modeler in just one year, so we rip his origin story from him, and get the backstory. We also add a new segment, “What’s on y…

Send us a text Episode 12 “The Wright Stuff” The guys sit down with the legend (perhaps in our own minds) Mr Lincoln Wright-live(ish) from Australia! Laugh along as Justin fan-girls throughout, and the rest of the crew begins to understand why…. From Sumo buttholes to his first Ma. K. Show in Australia, Lincoln opens to us and gives us his origin s…

Send us a text Episode 11 - Resolutions, Etiquette, and the Rise of Donati In the first episode of Season 2, the Insanity Crew are joined by their new co-host Mr. Frankie Donati who has been a big part of the Insanity group. Frankie's quick wit and modeling knowledge will be a great addition to the podcast. The guys talk about their resolutions and…

Send us a text In 1765, the Sons of Liberty first met, with a goal to be free from British rule. In 2023, the men, which will come to be known as “The Mutual Admiration Society” in future annals of history, met in a secret recording room. There they discussed topics ranging from “what’s editing like for your show” to “why is it you put so much time…

Send us a text Episode 10 The Jeff Herne extravaganza! In this episode, we are joined by the always cheery and effervescent El Jeffè to talk about the days of old and the new days that are on the horizon! The 2024 Nats are right around the corner, and Jeff is the chairman of this national event way up in Madison Wisconsin. He talks to the guys abou…

Send us a text The Insanity Crew get together for a quick roundtable to talk about the Christmas Holiday, Christmas memories and their favorite outtakes. Make sure to stay for the year end Outtake spectacular. Thank you for all the support this year and stay tuned for a Episode 10 to close out the year, uploading very soon... Opening and end music …

Send us a text The Insanity Crew talks about the recent editorial in the newest issue of the IPMS journal and the new fallout because of it. Rob Riv gives his life lesson on ATM drive thru etiquette and the guys talk about the does and don't of airbrushing. New kits Justin: The new kit from Airfix in 72nd scale: The newly tooled 1:72 Messerschmitt …

Send us a text Episode 8 - Tuch Takes the Lead & BJ Pontificates About 3D Printing PMS Update - Dave Lockhart resigns! Ale Clerici clarification and bombshells! Interview with BJ Debekker of Panzer Concepts Talking Turkey Shoot, Flying Drumstick Buddy Build, and Red Beach One Studio WWI Group Build New kits Justin: Sabrekits have announced the futu…

Send us a text New Segment- RIV’S RANTS Riv rants about modeling group page hosts apparent ulterior motives…. We talk PennCon-Justin even took home some hardware, and his kids cleaned the raffle table! We also had a chat about 3D printing’s impact on the creativity and ingenuity of modelers. Does it take away the scratchbuilding skills we all used …

Send us a text The guys first talk about the fallout from the recent IPMS Nationals show in San Marcos Texas. The discussion takes a turn when Rob Riv goes on a tirade regarding the vilification of a fellow podcaster and modeler. A special guest joins the podcast to give insight of the hobby from the younger teenage perspective. Is the future of th…

Send us a text The Insanity Crew recap the IPMS Nationals Show that took place in San Marcos Texas with special guest host Stuart Malone. The discussion starts off calm and rational until it gets a heated when the judging etiquette from the show is brought up. Make sure to listen till the end for some funny outtakes. Opening and end music by Supern…

Send us a text The Insanity Crew goes on the road and off the rails with models, decals, and bourbon with a very "special" guest. Frank the Tank Blanton fills in for Rob Adams as a guest host while he attending the IPMS Nationals Show in Texas. The Insanity Crew interview Georg Eyerman and they discuss AMPS and his decal making company Decalcomania…

Send us a text A simple discussion about alternative hobbies morphs into tried and true modeling techniques that work or don't work for each of the guys. Followed by a simple paint discussion that leads to a meltdown by Rob Riv and why he thinks a certain paint company is horrible. Is he just talking BS again, or does he finally make some sense. Li…

Send us a text The Insanity gets a new cohost and the guys interview Andrew Measey from New Zealand. The guys discuss what they have done when they have lost their "mojo" and what they needed to do to get it back. Friends of the Podcast shouted out during the Episode: PanzerConcepts.com Tankraft.com Red Reach One Studios Sabotminatures.com Valuegea…

Send us a text The guys talk about the most recent IPMS Nationals debacle and the AMPS National Show Recap in Camp Hill, PA. The guys also discuss new kits and products in the hobby, as well what's on the bench. Make sure to stay after the end music for some bonus insanity... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.co…