Show overview
On The Bench has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 252 episodes, alongside 7 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 390 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 156th season.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 17m and 1h 50m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by David Goldfinch.
From the publisher
A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or fantasy then is podcast is for you.
Latest Episodes
View all 252 episodesOTB 244: Dave is back from Fort Wayne
As above, so below. A peek into Rob Riv's basement.
OTB 243: Mike the Kiwi
OTB 242: Croweaters & Massholes.
OTB 241: Aftermarket??
OTB 240: Rocky Mountain Expo
Special Report: World Miniature Hobby Show Malaysia 2026
OTB 239: Looking towards November
OTB 238: Modellers Without Borders
OTB 237: Interview with Stuart Halton
OTB Afterdark: Gangsters and Escapades
OTB 236: Happy 10th anniversary Scale Model Supply!
S10 Ep 235OTB 235: Lottery daydreams
Episode 235 and the boys are joined by the Plastic Model Mojo crew for a daydream chat about what we would do if we won the lottery. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 234OTB 234: Free wheeling.
Episode 234 and the boys chew the fat on the recent 48-48 build weekend and a whole lot of other stuff. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 233OTB 233: Modelling 3D printed armour.
On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 232OTB 232: Laser on your decals
On this episode the boys talk to Matthew Williams about using a laser to "Print" decals on your models. Interesting use of a new tool, and as we discuss, has wider possibilities other than just burning in a decal. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench If you would like to know more about todays topic go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588486235241
S10 Ep 231OTB 231: Hobbyshow. A model show management system.
On this episode the boys talk to Steve Herod the developer of a system that takes all the headaches out of model management. No more pens and paper or having to write up judging results. This systems lets you get on with the job of running a model show without the hassle of writing online entries, judging tabulations and award results. Nathan Bradford, a judge from ScaleACT 2025, also joins the conversation to explain how easy the hobbyshow program is to use from a punters point of view. If you would like to know more go to www.hobbyshow.org Mailbag, Wheel of Fortune all that and more! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 230OTB 230: Hello 2026!!
It's 2026 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year!
S10 Ep 230OTB After Dark: Best war movies ever
bonusEG'Day benchers....hello and welcome to a holiday special, where Dave, Riv and Whitey get into a gunfight over what are the top ten war movies of all time. The Episode is strictly "R" rated and not suitable for young and delicate ears. So now that you have been warned...sit back and enjoy the show! We will be back with the usual crew and episodes on January 31st 2026 after Dave gets back from his holiday.
S9 Ep 229OTB 229: Goodbye 2025
Last episode for the year.......the boys chat about what plans they have for 2026 and dive into a very large mailbag. Thank you all for your wonderful support this year and we will see you in January 2026!