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Episode 1: The Big Premiere
Date: October 30, 2024
Special Guest: Hermann Luttmann

Episode 2: Cruising Baltimore
Date: November 30, 2024
Special Guest: Dave Shaw & Alex Zatarain

Episode 3: Origins/Future of Wargaming
Date: December 30, 2024
Special Guest: Blackwell Hird
Episode 4: NATO and Local Legends
Date: Feburary 1, 2025
Special Guests: NATO from Legendary Tactics and Bill Molyneaux

The Wharf Rat Pack


Rat Chat special guests become an official member of The Wharf Rat Pack. All members receive recognition on our web page and a special prize. Do you want to be a member of The Wharf Rat Pack? Contact us and let us know.
Hermann Luttmann
Wharf Rat Pack Member #1
Member Since October 30, 2024
Appeared on Episode 1
Hermann Luttmann is an award winning designer of games such as "Plum Island Horror", "Dawn of the Zeds", "In Magnificent Style", and "A Most Fearful Sacrifice".
Dave Shaw
Wharf Rat Pack Member #2
Member Since Novemeber 30, 2024
Appeared on Episode 2
Dave Shaw is a designer and editor known for games such as "Brave Little Belgium", "White Eagle Defiant", "Ginormopod", and the Charles S. Roberts award winning "Lucky Little Luxembourg".


Alex Zatarain
Wharf Rat Pack Member #3
Member Since Novemeber 30, 2024
Appeared on Episode 2
Alex Zatarain is a artist, graphic designer, and landscape archiect known for games such as "Tattered Flags" and "The Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth".


Blackwell Hird
Wharf Rat Pack Member #4
Member Since December 30, 2024
Appeared on Episode 3
Blackwell Hird is a designer, developer, and manufactoring expert known for his workd with Lock 'n Load Publishing. He has also started a new printing company called Blackwell Ink. https://www.blackwellhird.com/




NATO
Wharf Rat Pack Member #5
Member Since February 1, 2025
Appeared on Episode 5
NATO is one of the hosts on the Youtube show Legendary Tactics. He is very knowledgable about classic games and has created documentaries on the history of Avalon Hill and Victory Games.