Combat Phase: Recent Episodes
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Combat Phase is a weekly podcast celebrating miniature-wargaming. Hosts Kenny and Wargamer Shawn grow the hobby community and bring excellent resources to listeners around the world. Join us each week as we discuss news and rumors, tips for the hobby, community support and everything for the avid wargamer. www.combatphase.com
Scourge of Ghyran concludes with the new AoS General's Handbook '25-'26 and we have a look inside. Please let us know if you have something more specific for us to cover, and as always, we hope you enjoy!
It's the last batch of new daily content for AoS Scourge of Ghryan. LL through SBGL.
See you in a day or two for the GHB review!
Enjoy!
This week is Tzeentch - Slaves to Darkness
One more part coming very soon, then the General's Handbook
Enjoy!
Continuing the more frequent episodes leading up to the release and review coverage, this week we look at Kruleboyz through Fyreslayers. We also played a test game using the new rules for Skaven vs. Fyreslayers and...Kenny has some thoughts.
See you again soon, and hoping everyone is hyped for these new AoS releases!
Enjoy!
Our daily releases leading up to the new AoS General's Handbook collection: Skaven - Cities of Sigmar (Releases 1-6)
Enjoy!
Tori talks with Kenny reflecting the over 12 years of Combat Phase podcast.
Also, actually coincidence original co-host/co-creator Robert won a medal as the newest heroic batch of Warhammer Heroes! Truly a surprisning but lovely coincedence. Congrats, Robert! See the article at: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/wfsondzu/congratulations-to-the-2025-warhammer-heroes-winners/
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In our last episode before Adeption we finally release our review of the new Gitz book and models. New review style for releses, would love your feedback. Always room to grow.
Enjoy!
Mr. 40K takes us through the rules and list-building options for the new Eldar book just released for 40K while Joe returns for a look at Eldar lore, focusing on how the story has progressed--which is so nice! Enjoy the new narrative and we'll talk to you next time.
Enjoy!
We're back for the new year and happy 2025 to everyone! Enjoy this look at the new Orruk Warclans book, models, and get ready for heaps of reviews and great conversations coming up over the next few months.
Enjoy!
Mr. 40K Eric joins us as we take a look back at highlights, trends and themes of 2024 across several game systems, as well as thoughts and predictions for 2025.
Enjoy!
We do exactly what it says on the tin: Holy Havoc and event thoughts, LOTS of news, and Ossiarch Bone Reapers. We plan to do an in-depth year in review episode next time and then we'll be set for going into 2025.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
We're joined by friend of the show and sometimes-cohost of my favorite podcast, Cubic Shenanigans, Dave Nordstrom to talk this exciting new book! Love the changes from the faction pack.
Enjoy!
Ben Stoddard makes his first appearance on Combat Phase talking the new, ongoing dwarf portion of Pannithor for Kings of War. Really smart, informative, and enjoyable. Let us know what Kings of War novel you are most curious about for a chance to win a book.
Hope you enjoy!
Check out and keep up to date with Ben's work and general creative genius at https://benstoddardauthor.blogspot.com
Winged Hussar Publishing: https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/#gsc.tab=0
Mr. 40K Eric takes us through the recent 40K updates, then Brandon and Mark join Kenny to talk about Winged Hussar Publishing as prep for future novels about Kings of War. Plus listen for giveaway details.
Enjoy!
Kenny & Tori are back, this time talking the Stormcast Eternals New Battle Tome for AoS 4th Edition, and we're fans. Hopefully you are a fan as well by the end.
Enjoy!
***GW supplied a digital review copy of the book & new models to review. Loved the new models!
We're back, unloading some of that heaping backlog of recorded content to share. This time, Kenny & Tori become Slaves...to darkness!
Enjoy!
We're back with new cohost Tori for an exciting look at the very first new Battletome of Age of Sigmar 4th edition.
Enjoy!
We're back for Episode 400! Continuing our series of AoS 4th ed. Faction Packs, Tori returns to talk Soulblight Gravelords and Hunter leads us into a forbidden peak at the Disciples of Tzeentch.
Enjoy!
We're back and AoS 4th edition is here (for the most part)! This episode continues the coverage of rules and Faction Packs for the Sylvaneth and Blades of Khorne armies.
Ep 399 - AoS 4th Sylvaneth & Khorne - Faction Pack reviews The wave of new AoS rules and armies continues and this time it’s Sylvaneth with Aaron returning, making his Combat Phase, debut, Hunter, talking evil murder folk for Khorne. You’ll hear Hunter on several of these reviews so buckle up and LET’S GO!! Sylvaneth first Blades of Khorne ~ 1:45:00 More of already-recorded reviews from the last few weeks will be coming at you fast! See you next time for Episode 400! Enjoy!
Tori joins me again as we begin our long coverage of AoS 4th edition. We start with a high-look at the overall rules and then some practical applications as we look at Faction Pack: Ogor Mawtribes. We figured that, since the faction focus seemed lackluster and a lot of consternation among Ogor players, we'd start here. Turns out, since so many things in the game hit on 4s now, not quite so bad. Have a listen and tell us what you think!
**GW sent preview copies of rules and materials
Thanks and enjoy!
We're back, welcoming Tori back on the show to discuss the final Dawnbringers book rules & the new Dark Oath release.
Enjoy!
Mr. 40K returns to lead us through a look at the new 40K Chaos Space Marines codex.
Enjoy!
The original co-host of Combat Phase joins me this time chatting what we know of AoS 4th edition. Of course, more info keeps coming each week. Hope you're as excited for it as we are.
Enjoy!
We're back after a break which was used to prep for, attend, and then recover from, Adepticon 2024! Mr. 40K, the legend himself, Eric returns as we catch up on a lot of content to post. This time, we naturally had to cover ORKS first because, Orks is da bestz! Custodes and Tau are coming, plus Old World, Heresy and Legions Imperialis, not to worry.
Enjoy!
Travis joins me to talk the latest Dawnbringers book: The Mad King Rises. Then Mr. 40K Eric talks us through the new 40K Balance update and other resources coming out this week.
Enjoy!
Back from the holiday break with the first of several already-recorded episodes coming out over the next couple weeks. Joe returns to the show as my guest going over the new Dark Angels book and army box for 40K. Joe's a massive fan of the Dark Angels, so we hope you enjoy it as much as he did. They really play like how the narrative and traits surrounding the chapter's lore.
As I've been asked, here's what's instore for upcoming episodes: Dawnbringers, Painting, Black library focus from fans and a HUGE surprise… The Old World is certainly getting coverage as I prepare what will likely be a series of guests over the weeks to discuss this crunchy new game. Hint: Although daunting on the rules-front, I’m loving that my favorite setting ever has returned, and even in a previous time period.
Enjoy!
Travis joins Kenny once again to talk all things this new and amazing release for the new Flesh Eater Courts book and box.
Enjoy!
Aaron joins me again as we look through Dawnbringer Crusade book 3: The Long Hunt. Epic new models and filthy Sylvaneth. ;)
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I'm thrilled to have my good friend Doug of 2+ Tough fame back on, this time to give a recap of the lore so far in books 1 & 2 of the exciting AoS campaign, The Dawnbringers Crusade, with books 1 (Harbingers) & 2 (Reign of the Brute).
We'll do another episode like this once more or all books are released. Don't forget to check out Doug's awesome channel, link below as well as where to follow his antics. Finally, whether you have the game giant, Noble Knight Games, in your backyard like me, or live in a galaxy far, far away, you can use the link below to make your purchases and it gives Doug's channel a shiny gold star.
Note: This link is benefiting Doug's channel, I still don't have advertising nor any plans to accept it. I'm just a glutton for going broke over my plastic crack.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/@2Tough/About
Noble Knight Games link: https://www.nobleknight.com/?awid=1158
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoPlusTough/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2uptough/
The Website: http://twoplustough.com/
Mr. 40K is back once again to walk us through the awesome new detachments in the Space Marines codex.
Hint: Can you spot the Myspace or Space Marines Strategems...?
Enjoy!
Book 2 of the Dawnbringers Crusades campaign is now up for preorder and Aaron comes back to join me in talking all the new cool rules (thanks GW for supplying review copies) and models for The Reign of the Brute. We talk all 4 Armies of Renown: Kharadron Overlords, Trogg king Trugg, King Brodd's Stomp, and the new Ironjaws piggies and other units, as well as an exciting new way to field some bacon and other new/updated models to the Orruk Warclans faction.
Enjoy!
I'm thrilled to have our good our good friend, AoS Coach, back on to talk the new (EXCELLENT!) Cities of Sigmar! Check out Coach on his channel and on twitter.
Enjoy!
@AoSCoach
https://www.youtube.com/@AoSCoach
As promised, we're back! This time, Mr. 40K Eric, braves the Garden of Nurgle to return to talk some more Tyranids as their codex--the FIRST Codex for 10th edition--goes up on preorder today.
The Tyranids Index Card review for the existing models can be found here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/combatphase/Ep_378_-_Tyranids.mp3
Enjoy!
We're back after a break caused from a career change and the first of a few episodes already recorded in the queue welcomes Black Library author, Mike Brooks, and his epic mohawk back on the show--talking the Lion, Alpharius & Orks (and more)!
http://www.mikebrooks.co.uk/
@mikebrooks668
Enjoy!
*I am Alpharius
This time Mr. 40K is back again with Kenny to continue the new 40K index cards and rules aplenty! Today's episode: Kenny's favorite: The Thousand Sons.
Enjoy!
Mr. 40K (Eric) is back on for our continuous coverage of New 40k, this time talking Drukhari. Enjoy!
Eric (Mr. 40K) returns to kick off an epic series as we go over the index cards and rules for each faction in Warhammer 40K as it will soon be available to purchase.
Enjoy!
Doug of 2+ Tough joins Kenny to talk getting into (or enjoying even more if you're already into) Conquest. Then original co-host and co-founder of Combat Phase, Robert Allen, returns for a long-overdue catch-up chat. Links for Conquest and 2+ Tough's channel below. Check him out if you haven't already!
Enjoy!
https://www.para-bellum.com/living-world/ https://www.youtube.com/@2Tough
Hi all! 40K Eric joins Kenny to chat all the new preview reveals and for a look into 40K 10th ed. as we near the summer release.
Enjoy!
Christian talks the new Seraphon with Kenny.
Follow him on Twitter @maximum_pants
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Paul joins Kenny for a look at the newest Kharadron Overlords battle tome. Listen to the multitude of AoS podcasts at: https://discord.com/invite/HTvzpxvn7B. And Paul on Twitter @PJSchard Enjoy!
On this episode Travis Giffen joins Kenny for the first time on the show to review the new Soulblight Gravelords battletome. It's suggested to listen to episode 372 (Ossiarch Bonereapers) first if you want more in-depth info around Nagash, from Brendan Melnick. Both episodes are available now.
Check out what Travis is up to on Twitter @TravisAGiffin
Enjoy!
Brendan joins Kenny to review the new Ossiarch Bonereapers battletome.
Enjoy!
Check out Brendan on the Cubic Shenanigans podcast https://cubicshenanigans.net/
Vint is back to chat some new Blades of Khorne! Check out all the great podcasts from The Mortal Realms and more at https://www.themortalrealms.com/podcast Follow Kenny on Twitter if you don’t already for pics from Adepticon this week. @kennylull Enjoy!!!
Ken joins Kenny for the first on the show to review the new Hedonites of Slaanesh battletome, now on pre-order. The Temptation Phase of AoS just got a little more, er, well...spicy!
Enjoy!
Dr. Lee joins us again to talk new Gloomspite Gitz and all the glorious, green mayhem! Then Black Library author, David Annandale, returns to chat about his Mortarion book in the Primarch series. Follow David on Mastodon at his account below.
With Adepticon coming up, we will be gone for a bit so 3-4 Battletome reviews are coming out within a few weeks of each other to tide you over.
Enjoy!!
@davidannandale@social.horrorhub.club
Steve Herner talks all about Holy Wars and has some exclusive insights into Holy Havoc and future Holy events. Congrats again to Kenny's teammate, Aaron, for winning the Hobby Hammer award! Check out the website with the event Twitter feed and more info. Also information for the Hesed House charity is included below for those of you who were unable to make it to a Holy event and would like to help out.
https://www.holywarsgt.com/
Eric is back to talk us through the exciting and bloody new release for Angron and the World Eaters.
Enjoy!
Vint comes back on to talk the new Slaves to Darkness book. It took some time to come out, but we made it!
Enjoy!
Back from the holiday break and ready to talk hobby! Since the original Tyranids episode was devoured by a rogue Tervigon, Eric is back talking where the nasty bugs are currently and how GOOD that codex is. Then guest Aaron is back to take a look at the current Sylvaneth AoS Battletome.
Happy New Year and, as always, enjoy!
Robert Rath on Black Library
https://www.blacklibrary.com/Home/Search-Results.html?__csrfToken=7u2dSYDvHZi0TXApZ07eOOWDaYbuSC3gPDG5erTG0Ggn&filter_type=6&filter_Action=0&filter_name=SearchTerm&submit=GO&filter_value=robert+rath
Extra History
https://www.youtube.com/@ExtraCredits
Eric is back for the 40K series for Chaos Daemons and Aaron joins us to talk the new Sons of Behemet book.
Enjoy!
Eric joins us again in our 40K series to talk the big baddies: Chaos Space Marines--updated for 9th edition and kicking some butt.
Space Dwarfs!!! The Leagues of Votann are finally here! Fellow dwarf-lover, Curtis, joins Kenny in talking the Kin.
See some images of the Leagues mixed with Squat forces as an example of a hobby challenge. Go nuts! Pictures on Twitter twitter.com/kennylull
Enjoy!
An in-depth look into the recent AoS General's Hand Book. Hope your games with it have been enjoyable so far.
Enjoy!
We review spooooooky tales of the new Nighthaunt and then BL author Marc Collins returns to talk Grim Repast.
Enjoy!
Marc @MalkyDel
Doug from 2+ Tough joins Kenny to discuss the Thondia supplement for Age of Sigmar. Then The Baron od Dice himself joins us to talk some sweet dice…that even roll decent for Kenny!! Enjoy! Doug 2+ Tough https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N4w4z6CQEBgRfvlwlID_A Baron of Dice : https://baronofdice.com/
Joe joins Kenny this time for an indepth look at the new Daughters of Khaine battletome and Aaron gives us thoughts of the new Sylvaneth units from Echoes of Doom.
Apologies for the break in reviews but keep your ears ready for a lot of recorded content pouring out in June. Thanks again to GW for providing review copies of these items.
Enjoy!
We’re back to the Aeldari again—this time with a look at the Ynnari and Harlequins (which, as you may have heard, are a wee bit…good). Enjoy!
Some Adepticon reflections are discussed here and as the internet gods were not too kind to us discussing the remaining Aeldari codex we table that review until the next episode. Instead, famed IDK player, Jon Anderson, comes on to talk a deep-dive (teehee) look at the new Idoneth Deepkin battletome.
Enjoy!
Jon is on Twitter at: @33r2d2
Ep tree-fiddy is finally here! The Rift sadly swallowed up the original episode recording but here’s a deep dive into the Aeldari codex, craftworlds. We’ll be releasing the review of Harlequins and Ynnari later so you don’t have a ridiculously long episode (again). Plenty of content coming soon! Enjoy!
This time Kenny’s flying solo on this review cuz, ya know, it’s FYRESLAYERS!! There were some interesting delays but hope you enjoy and there’s some in-depth discuss and changes beyond just reading the book. Also, if you hear the prize situation during the episode please give us a shout. Enjoy!
Kenny is joined this week by Genestealer Cults buffs Vint and Eric (from the 40K competitive series) to talk all the glories of the 4-armed Emperor.
Enjoy!
Happy Holidays! We close up 2021 with a look at some of the many releases in the last few months we unfortunately did not have enough time to cover on previous episodes. Stay safe and have a happy new year!
Dave from Milwaukee joins Kenny to chat the new Maggotkin of Nurgle AoS battletome. It's sick! (teehee).
Dave Nordstrom @davenordstrom
Enjoy!
Wrestled from the grip of the Warp, a very casual discussion on the Siege of Terra books 5 & 6, Mortis and Warhawk. See you next time for the Maggotkin of Nurgle and Black Templars after that!
Book Club starts at 39:45 minuets in Enjoy!
We recap our team experience at Holy Havoc last weekend and finally finish recording the review of Adeptus Sororitas, with Eric returning to talk the Sisters from a competitive view.
Enjoy!
We are back, talking news and Crusade before Vince Venturella comes on again to chat about his newest skirmish war-game: Reign in Hell. Great name, great game, great rules. Check it out below and…enjoy!
https://www.snarlingbadger.com/reigninhell https://www.youtube.com/c/VinceVenturella https://www.youtube.com/user/tabletopminions
We’re back after 3 weeks! This time in our 40K series Eric joins us to do an in-depth look at Orks. WAAAAAAGGGH!! Enjoy!
We look this episode at the Angels of Death. Eric returns to talk Blood Angels and Dark Angels in competitive 40K this week.
Enjoy!
We take a look at Ogor Mawtribes and where they currently stand in AoS 3.0. Then David Annandale returns to the show to talk his most recent books, Ephrael Stern, Deacon of Wounds, and A Dynasty of Monsters, plus some other titles.
Enjoy!
@David_Annandale
We talk AoS 3.0 then an increasingly-stuffy Kenny is joined by Warhammer Hero Legend, Chuck Moore, to chat Daughters of Khaine. Enjoy! Interview starts around 01.01.00 in. Strength Hammer https://www.strengthhammer.net/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClPnz1gA9VuDfEA4J9uYOAw https://twitter.com/StrengthHammer_ https://www.instagram.com/strengthhammer_ Wargamer Shawn https://www.youtube.com/c/WargamerShawn/null
Curtis joins Kenny to share some first impressions of the AoS 3.0 FAQ which dropped the day of recording, talking Duardin and a lot of new potential. Then BL author Richard Strachan returns to the show to talk his books, The End of Enlightenment and Warcry novels. Enjoy! Interview with Richard Strachan starts around 0:42:45 @Richstrach Our previous interview: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/combatphase/Richard_Strachan.mp3
It’s a bit late but we discuss some early AoS 3rd ed news then BL author, David Guymer, joins us to talk Ossiarch Bonereapers, Skaven, and his book from Aconyte Books: The Shield of Daqan. David Guymer interview at around 39 minutes in Follow David on Twitter @WarlordGuymer Check out the book https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-shield-of-daqan-by-david-guymer/
Shawn returns to talk some Soulblight Gravelords then Josh from Get The Ref podcast comes on to have that long-awaited interview talking Blood Bowl! Enjoy! *The Soulblight Gravelords battle tome was supplied by Games Workshop as a complimentary review copy. Thanks, GW! * Josh’s Blood Bowl Interview starts at 01:13:49 Josh Gatner @jgatner “Get the Ref is a Blood Bowl podcast covering the tournament scene of Alberta Canada. You can find us on iTunes at http://apple.co/2RrOqBo” The Naf - https://www.thenaf.net/
We look at the week of previews that was Warhammer Fest online 2021 and chat the AoS 3rd ed announcement. Next Doug from 2+ Tough comes on to talk Broken Realms Be'lakor, among other things... Check out 2+ Tough! @tough_up https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N4w4z6CQEBgRfvlwlID_A?view_as=subscriber Enjoy!
We're back with Eric again this time in our 40K Codex series. This episode: Death Guard.
Enjoy!
Shawn leads us on a look at the new Drukhari codex then we are joined for an Ask a Hobby Expert with phenomenal army painter, Martin Orlando, to talk painting your Lumineth army--whether an existing collector, or one getting ready for wave 2 of models to arrive in the current preorder. Check out Martin's reference pictures as well as follow him on Twitter!
@CV_Consigliere
images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NRE2G3YVSlPYmk_NL4P4DSmtx3j9wyxH
Interview starts at around 75 minutes in: 01:15:00 This week we look at the updates to Hedonites of Slaanesh then for some painting inspiration and tips we are joined once again for Ask a Hobby Expert by the legendary Vince Venturella. Enjoy! @WarhammerWeekly https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg Purple video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgNWYddx4Fc&list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNEJhcju6PD7qRmoo04Y&index=47 Aaron Lovejoy seeker. http://www.sodemons.com/gd29baltimore/05-whsingle/index.htm
Eric joins us for a new series taking a deep dive into 40K 9th ed. We start this week with a 9th ed primer before moving onto individual codexes coming next.
Enjoy!
Graham McNeill joins us to talk Fury of Magnus and some Uriel Ventris and other works. Hope you enjoy! See you in a few days... Bill King's interview: http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_278_-_Heresy_Fantasy_40K_wBill_King.mp3
Kenny and Shawn prep for hobby in 2021 starting with a look at the newest reveals, rumors and plans for Warhammer this year. Then we chat with Jon about a cool Patreon project called Handimonsters. Check it out!
https://handiwork.games/games/handimonsters
Enjoy!
A chat with friend of the show, Curtis, about our hobby in 2020 and a look back. See you all in 2021 and we wish you all a happy new year and to be safe and healthy.
Enjoy!
Hi and I'm thrilled to finally be releasing this episode. We were holding on when Shawn could be available to discuss his current AoS army--gargants!!! We're joined at around 01:16:03 by AoS Coach for the hobby and community aspects of this amazing army.
Enjoy and check out the links below to support our guests.
@Aoscoach AoS Coach YouTube channel m.youtube.com/c/aoscoach Check out their YouTube channels linked on Twitter pages, as well) Warhammer Weekly @warhammerweekly 2+ Tough @tough_up @ODTgaming @Plastic_Krak
Kenny is joined once again after a few years by the legendary Black Library author, Peter Fehervari, to talk his newest books and what’s coming. What was intended to be 30 minutes turned into about 90-100 minutes (so enjoy!) No intro, just the interview. Check out our previous interview : http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_188_-_Peter_Fehervari_Genestealer_Cults__Fire_Caste.mp3 Track of Words article on The Dark Coil: https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/10/31/a-travellers-guide-to-the-dark-coil/?fbclid=IwAR1Edt_sWbAkOm4eHZqouHErAQAtgPDcK_4SlGyFfyeXJR_GhnWNrg935Vs
Kenny is joined by guest friend of the show, Curtis, to do a brief intro on what we're excited about in the hobby at the moment. Then we play the extended interview with Gary from Dark Fantastic Mills who discusses his shop, and all the amazing pieces he produces, and what you need to know about how to order and build the table you desire.
Check out the shop: https://darkfantasticmills.worldsecuresystems.com/shop.html
We are joined by Black Library author, Robert Rath, this week to talk his works, focusing on the new Necrons novel, The Infinite & the Divine. Interview begins at 00:50:11
Links for Robert Rath Twitter: @RobWritesPulp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/extracredits/playlists Infinite and the Divine on Audible Black Library: https://www.blacklibrary.com/Home/Search-Results.html?__csrfToken=bsDFzray74Hf0XfRhCp7hwdWMc%2F1jZiO6rapbD6VgKG2&filter_type=6&filter_Action=0&filter_name=SearchTerm&submit=GO&filter_value=robert+rath
We're looking at Lumineth Realm-Lords then Black Library author Dale Lucas joins us to talk his novel, Realm-Lords. Spoiler: it's excellent!!!
Follow Dale at:
@DaleLucas114 on twitter and on Facebook.
Enjoy!
We chat about new Warhammer Underworlds releases, giants, 40K and Indomitus w/author Gav Thorpe.
https://gavthorpe.co.uk/
https://www.patreon.com/gavthorpe
We take a look at the Fabius Bile trilogy from Josh Reynolds for 40K and then are joined by Jamie Crisalli for another BL author interview talking Chaos, Daughters of Khaine, and other upcoming tales.
Jamie interview starts at 1:16:00
Follow Jamie: @OneSmolNerd on Twitter Enjoy!
We take a look at 40K 9th ed now that everything is out (for the starter) and present another Black Library author introduction with Michael J. Hollows. Check out his Fyreslayers story and other works!
Michael's interview starts at around 59 minutes.
Enjoy! https://michaelhollows.com/ @MikeHollows
This week we give our bookclub for more Siege of Terra books: The First Wall and Saturnine. If you haven’t read Saturnine you can skip ahead to the interview timestamp. Then another Black Library author intro with Richard Strachan. Enjoy! @richstrach Saturnine: 00:33:10 Richard Strachan: 01:25:49
We're back! Shawn and Kenny finally found an hour during COVID so we recorded on the spot over Skype. Apologies for the sound quality at times--we are aware of it in the future for Skype recordings.
We look at the new 40K box, Indomitus, the Lumineth Realm Lords box and then are joined for a Black Library author intro with Danie Ware. Follow her on Twitter at @danacea.
Enjoy and we'll be back with more BL author interviews.
It's been a while, sadly, since we've recorded but I wanted to get something out so here's an interview with the legendary painter, James Wappel, for an extended Ask a Hobby Expert. You can listen to as much as you wish.
Check out his patreon, Instagram, YouTube, blog and Twitch.
Here's the Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wappellious/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCDrGF2doRk9Wf2KPPSyZQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JamesWappel Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wappellious Blog: http://wappellious.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!
We're back after some COVID-related delays and this week a book club for Valdor by Chris Wraight.
COVID-permitting we'll be back next week to once again entertain you. Enjoy!
We talk some new AoS scenario breakdowns then are joined by BL author Graham McNeill to discuss (among newer stuff) his Elves stories which will be released in an omnibus in May--so we're getting ready for the Lumineth Realmlords.
@GrahamMcNeill
Enjoy!
With events being cancelled and so many of us isolated at home, social distancing and much unknown, we talk about keeping positive with your hobby as COVID-19 presses on. Then we do our first AoS scenario breakdowns: Focal Points and Relocation Orb — discussing tactics and more. See you all next week with another interview. Enjoy!
Yes, we recorded this the day before the Adepticon cancellation announcement. That said, the review cheers us right up.
Enjoy!
We talk Wrath of the Everchosen and the rerecorded interview with Darius Hinks is here for you this week.
Darius Hinks interview around 1 hr 15 mins.
@dariushinks
www.dariushinks.com
Enjoy!
We're back this week with another Black Library author introduction. JC Stearns joins us to talk his BL works--including The Oubliette--and much more. Tune in next week for a look at Wrath of the Everchosen.
Enjoy!
@jcstearnswriter
Michael from the seminal website, Track of Words, joins Kenny to have a detailed chat about Black Library in 2020--news, predictions and hopes as well as events.
Enjoy!
Trackofwords.com
Upcoming releases: https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/01/11/keep-track-of-upcoming-black-library-releases/
2019 Review: https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/01/03/yearly-roundup-2019-highlights/
Look, a 40K episode!
Hello! Sorry for the week delay, server issues. Wargamer Shawn leads us on a look at the new Adeptus Sororitas Codex. Good stuff?!?! Is it? All of it? Killer models, naturally.
See you soon with more Black Library content!
Enjoy!
This week we look at the new battletome Disciples of Tzeentch and around 1 hr 26 minute mark, BL author Alec Worley joins us for a fascinating and entertaining interview on Black Library, Warhammer Horror and other tidbits. It's quite a fun interview.
note: fixed the audio volume problem around 32 mins in--now we know for the future :)
Enjoy!
http://www.alecworley.com/
We take a look at the new KO battle tome then another Black Library author introduction: Marc Collins. Join us next week for the new Tzeentch book and more from BL authors.
Check out Marc on Twitter @MalkyDel
2019 comes to an end. We die our annual year in review after a week off for the holidays and both Kenny and Shawn close with our top 3 best of and least of from 2019, as well as some thoughts about 2020. Then the 2nd Combat Phase Warhammer Book Club follows the Siege of Terra: The Lost and the Damned by Guy Haley. Amazing book! Psst, you can also win some BL books from the prize horde. Join us next week for our first show of 2020 which will feature oodles of BL author interviews, reviews, tactical advice, book clubs with listeners, interviews with community leaders and organizers, and much much more. Happy New Year, everyone! Check out these awesome resources: Ministomp www.ministomp.com for great deals on your GW orders ZEM brushes for quality sable brushes: www.zembrush.com propaintedstudios.co.uk for custom terrain and gaming aids
We are back to go through the winter FAQ for AoS from this week then have another Black Library author introduction--this time and interview with Thomas Parrott, author of Isha's Lament and more stories (even in the Advent Calendar).
Enjoy and happy holidays everyone! We'll be off next week for Christmas.
Thomas Parrott: @parotttd
We give some first impressions from the Slaves to Darkness new battletome for AoS then launch into the revival of the Combat Phase Book Club. Obviously, SPOILERS! Though Kenny and Shawn cover this book together we'd like to return the Book Club episodes here and there with fans for the other face of the show that doesn't include an author interview.
Join us next week for author interviews and more. Enjoy!
We're back!!!
Thanks so much for your patience. The computer is fixed but unfortunately several interviews were lost. We're rerecording them and then some are delayed again until next week. But have no fear, lots of good stuff coming up and in this episode! Started a tad loud but the Tech Gnoblars figured it out.
We draw 16 winners from the prize pile of BL books so if you hear your name contact us directly to confirm your mailing address and preferred genre of book to receive.
Join us next week for the start of the BL Book Club, kicking off with The Solar War. Plus, so many interviews to play in the coming months.
Enjoy!
We're talking the new AoS battletomes with a first look at Cities of Sigmar and Orruk Warclans. Then in the run up to episode 300. Joining us, fresh from the wind tunnels of England, is David Guymer talking Gotrek Realmslayer, writing and some upcoming works.
Enjoy!
@WarlordGuymer on Twitter
Author interviews got delayed so we do 2 weeks of news together. I'm certain you'll never notice ;)
Enjoy!
Kenny is back and discusses Nova Open with Wargamer Shawn before going into a review of Warcry (sorry it's overdue a few weeks).
For Episode 300 we'll be drawing a record-breaking number of winners from the pile of Black Library books so to enter please contact us on Facebook or tweet to the post put out at @kennylull.
Enjoy!
This episode we discuss some policy, tending the community gardens and standards...then Mike Brooks joins us for his BL author introduction interview to discuss his past and upcoming books.
Off next week for NOVA and Labor Day travel, see you September 4th!
Enjoy!
New sound, almost got it ironed out with the AC on in the background in the beginning, but loving it so far. Thanks for bearing with us!
Nick Kyme talks Knights of Macragge and coming books after we briefly chat behemoths in AoS.
Enjoy!
We host a discussion on the rest of 2019 and beyond about what we know from announcements, plus some predictions. Don’t forget to look at @kennylull on Twitter to see the next rounds of Black Library giveaways and we record with several authors over the next few weeks. Enjoy!
We are back after a week off and fresh from Midwest Meltdown - 120 players in Illinois run by the legend himself, Domus. We catch up on some news and discuss the event. Next week we’re starting with all the new audio equipment. Enjoy!
We look at the new Sylvaneth Battletome for AoS this week. We’ll be off next week as we head for Midwest Meltdown but back in August. Enjoy!
Recovered the lost audio from the Warp! We look at the second half of a turn in AoS & 40K. We’re currently looking at new mics and a mixer, to better filter out background noise. Join us in ep 292 for a look at the new Sylvaneth Battletome! Enjoy!
A look at the new AoS General's Handbook and then BL author Gav Thorpe returns to talk The Red Feast (AoS), Wild Rider & Harlequins 40K works as well as a look at his Siege of Terra novel. Interview begins about 58 minutes in.
Enjoy!
@gavthorpecreate
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=558582500
Audio recovered! So here is a look at the Hero and Psyker phases then at an hour in, Damian (LLV) talks the AoS stats project.
@LLV_Damian
www.honestwargamer.com
We look into the shooting phase for AoS and 40K then welcome back friend of the show, Gary (Natfka) to get us ready for The Genesys Project to launch on Kickstarter.
Genesys Games https://www.genesysgames.com/ The Genesys Project https://www.genesysgames.com/the-genesys-project
We chat about the scene/community feeling as we gear up for the impending 2019 General's HandBook (which as I post this episode has now been announced for Pre-order next Saturday!) looking at it through multiple lenses then deep dive into 1 new 6-part series on tactica for the phases--covering AoS & 40K together. This week: The Movement Phase!
Enjoy!
Bill King's interview:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_278_-_Heresy_Fantasy_40K_wBill_King.mp3
Ian St. Martin is back on the show and talks the new Primarchs novel, Angron: Slave of Nuceria.
Enjoy
@ianrunshispen
www.goodreads.com
Back from the out of town event and throwing up our thoughts on Hedonites of Slaanesh AoS Battletome this holiday weekend.
Enjoy!
Ep 284 - Varanguard w/Robbie MacNiven Robbie MacNiven joins us once again to discuss his AoS novel Scourge of Fate, some Gotrek and Chaos, and what’s to come. Enjoy! @robbiemacniven http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_207_-_Charchardons_wRobbie_MacNiven.mp3
http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_151_-_Legacy_of_Russ_wRobbie_MacNiven.mp3
Wargamer Shawn & Kenny walk us through some of the big changes in the latest 40K FAQ.
Enjoy!
Lost in the Great Rift, episode 282 with (at the time) first look at the new Fyreslayers battletome resurfaces from the Warp. Also Black Library author Justin Hill joins us once again to discuss Cadian Honour. Enjoy!
@JHillAuthor
Justinhillauthor.com
Ep 215:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_215_-_Cadia_Stands_wJustin_Hill__Wyrd_pt_2.mp3
As we go through the library of Black Library author interviews Graham McNeill talks his Uriel Ventris and Iron Warriors omnibus as well as upcoming Horus Heresy and Horror.
Next week we discuss the new Fyreslayers Battletome for AoS and Ask a Hobby Expert. Enjoy!
@GrahamMcNeill
James Swallow joins us this week at around the 55 minute mark to chat the final book in the Horus Heresy series: The Buried Dagger and accompanying stories. Enjoy!
@JMSwallow James Swallow jamesswallow.blogspot.co.uk Blood Angels episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_199__-_Blood_Angels.mp3 Women in Wargaming episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_124_-_women_in_wargaming.mp3
A bit delayed due to computer issues but this is our Adepticon news and games rundown followed by a promised look at the new Skaven army (battle tome).
Enjoy and join us over the next several months as we start dropping a truckload of interviews with Black Library authors again starting next week!
the episode of lost audio which finally resurfaced
Black Library author (legend!) William (Bill) King joins us this week to chat Tyrion & Teclis, the origins of Gotrek & Felix, 40K, that White Dwarf issue that sorta propelled the Horus Heresy, and more.
www.williamking.me
Enjoy!
In this add-on to ep 277 Holy Wars GT/NEO/Creative genius joins Kenny to discuss Holy Wars, Holy Havok, and what new treats are in store for us at Holy Havok this November.
Follow Steve at @holyhammerhern
www.holywarsgt.com
See you next week for gush over Shadowspear, new Black Legion models, and wax-chat lyrical about Battletome: Skaven. Yes-yes, listen now man-thing!
In this delayed episode we recount Holy Wars and prep for our own AoS 1-day narrative event. We were delayed due to travel and crunch time for painting then unfortunately had to reschedule all interviews for this episode and now we've all got the most heinous Nurgle's Rot going around so we wanted to put something out.
Once our voices, minds and organs are back where they should be we'll be back with loads of interviews and coverage of the latest AoS, 40K, Black Library and other GW releases. Check out Holy Wars and Holy Havok at the link below.
Enjoy!
www.holywarsgt.com
We pour over news from the past week, including LVO previews, then wax lyrical for a bit about some choice Black Library themes and unsung heroes.
Enjoy!
Ep 275 - Genestealer Cults Codex & Alec Worley
After a week off due to the crazy winter storms, we run through the glorious deluge of news before giving a first look review of the Genestealer Cults codex. Then Black Library author, Alec Worley, joins us for an author introduction and talks his Sisters of Battle stories as well as a preview of his upcoming Horror audio drama. Enjoy! http://www.alecworley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mralecworley/
After a good 7-8 minute banter tangent we look at an intro to the new edition of Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and Shawn goes over his narrative event tool for events which hopefully helps inspire some ideas for your own games.
We are joined by BL author Rachel Harrison for her author introduction interview discussing her 40K and Necromunda stories in preparation for her upcoming 40K novel, Honourbound, coming in February. Kenny and Shawn also take a look at 2019 with some hopes and plans. Enjoy! @rharrisonwrites Great deals at www.ministomp.com
We're back in 2019! After a boatload of news we're joined by the folks from the LondonGT to talk about their event in September, focusing mainly in this chat on the narrative aspect of 40K.
Check them out and send feedback to them:
In case you missed it, here's all the info on how #terraingate unfolded and the plans to correct this for 2019 http://bit.ly/LGT-Terrain as well as the new arrangements for catering, security and table layouts/wayfinding: http://bit.ly/LGT-2019Venue https://www.facebook.com/londongrandtournament https://lgtpresents.co.uk
Recorded over 3 days, we hope you enjoy a look at 2018 and see you in a few weeks after a break, in 2019!
We talk about the AoS FAQ a bit then Chapter Approved, focusing on Sisters of Battle beta codex review.
Merry Christmas and see you next week!
We look at getting started with Dark Eldar and Stormcast Eternals this week. Enjoy!
holla@ministomp.com
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David Annandale picks up his BL interview again--this week: his Heresy & 40K newest books.
Enjoy!
@david_annandale
A quick (kinda) look at the Blackstone Fortress box then Evan Dicken joins us to discuss his novella: The Red Hours. Unfortunately the Skype gods were at our heels so it's cut a few minutes short. That lost audio may exist somewhere in the aether...
We are joined this week by David Guymer (well, OK, he was at the end of the BL Weekender) to discuss Realmslayer (starring Brian Blessed as Gotrek!) and next week we’ll dive into Warhammer Quest Blackstone Fortress in detail.
Enjoy! @warlordguymer Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnFDfYawHL0&t=2s
We go through the new 40K Codex: Orks. Chat some about our first games of Middle Earth and Titanicus this past week as well.
Join us next week to listen to an interview with David Guymer on his amazing audio drama with Brian Blessed as Gotrek, in Realmslayer, plus some upcoming goodies.
Enjoy!
Ep 264 - Black Library Weekender 2018 Kenny is back from the Black Library Weekender (he made it!) and we sift through the massive news coming out of this week before discussing the BL Weekender, new and coming soon books, some highlights and then Michael from Track of Words joins Kenny to finish out coverage of the event. A rare sighting in the wild, Guy Haley was caught unawares and interviewed. Much more to come from Black Library in the weeks to come! Enjoy! Episode 235: http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_235_Guy_Haley__List_Building.mp3 www.trackofwords.com @guyhaley https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/10/31/orks-ravens-and-an-imperial-regent/ https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/01/12/guys-year-in-hobbygw-homepage-post-4/ Realmslayer behind the scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnFDfYawHL0
Ep 264 - Black Library Weekender 2018
Kenny is back from the Black Library Weekender (he made it!) and we sift through the massive news coming out of this week before discussing the BL Weekender, new and coming soon books, some highlights and then Michael from Track of Words joins Kenny to finish out coverage of the event. A rare sighting in the wild, Guy Haley was caught unawares and interviewed. Much more to come from Black Library in the weeks to come! Enjoy! Episode 235: http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_235_Guy_Haley__List_Building.mp3 www.trackofwords.com @guyhaley https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/10/31/orks-ravens-and-an-imperial-regent/ https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/01/12/guys-year-in-hobbygw-homepage-post-4/ Realmslayer behind the scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnFDfYawHL0
We talk Psyker Tactica this week and David Annadale joins us for part 1 of his interview - AoS works this time. Check out Neferata, his other works, what's coming up by following him on Twitter @david_annandale We’re off for a week while Kenny attends the Black Library Weekender and we’ll be back with news and author interviews then. Enjoy!
It’s Orktober, Middle Earth news is ssssnnneaking up on us, and we continue our Getting Started series, this week looking at Sylvaneth and Thousand Sons (Magnus did nothing wrong). Enjoy!
We begin a new segment which will pop up every few episodes: Tactica Corner. On this first week...Dreadnoughts (and some Dreadnought-equivalent things for other armies).
Enjoy!
We discuss our time at the AoS 2K Singles last weekend and where we (currently) "are" on the meta.
Enjoy!
We’re back after a week off where Kenny had extensive dental surgery. So we’re ready to talk Rogue Trader this week (a week late) and another Black Library author interview introduces Jaine Fenn discussing her AoS & other stories. Enjoy! Jaine Fenn on Patreon & all the knowledge you could want at: jainefenn.com @JaineFenn on Twitter https://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-age-of-sigmar/quick-reads/eshort-aos-from-the-deep.html
Vince, for you to share if you like. Thanks! We’ll work on new audio equipment for no echo next time. I’m getting some anyway for home and recording with authors. We run down the deluge of news from the NOVA Open preview seminar then continue our getting started series with AoS: Hosts of Slaanesh & 40K: Chaos Space Marines. Vince Venturella joins us once again for part 2 of his Ask a Hobby Expert series with painting non-metallic metals (NMM) this week. Check out Vince’s channel and many wonderful videos in the show notes below. Join us next week for a review of the new Rogue Trader release! Enjoy!
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNEJhcju6PD7qRmoo04Y Quick Simple NMM Weapons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHUg8XLlNZE&index=148&list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNEJhcju6PD7qRmoo04Y&t=183s NMM Steel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-UJLegD1_4&t=0s&list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNEJhcju6PD7qRmoo04Y&index=93
We talk (as per listener request) getting started with an AoS & 40K army so Shawn walks a new or veteran player through Eldar in 40K and Kenny runs down his lodge, the Fyreslayers! Some news from the Citadel opening and the return of Ask a Hobby Expert. Part 1 in the series w/champion Vince Venturella of Warhammer Weekly, this week discussing zenithal and undershading.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/user/PhatWOP001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuUJK5UgDZw&list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNEJhcju6PD7qRmoo04Y
We talk the megaload of news from Warhammer Fest in Europe last weekend and share our predictions for AoS, 40K and The Rest. Enjoy!
We chat news and prep for our local event this weekend (which is why the episode is late…we were at the event) and play the long-overdue Josh Reynolds part 2 interview from May 2018—his 40K and Heresy books! This is from when we had a slight echo but seems editing fixed 80% of that. (sorry). Enjoy! Josh Reynolds @JMReynolds Audio Drama/Audiobooks episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_190_-_BL_Audio_wproducer_Matt__actor_John_Banks.mp3 Josh Reynolds Tribute episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_170_-_Tribute_to_AoS_fic_of_Josh_Reynolds.mp3 Older Josh Reynolds episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_218_-_Josh_Reynolds_pt_1__When_Your_Game_Co_is_Bought.mp3 Dragonfall https://www.dragon-fall.com/
We get to have a fun discussion on "narrative" events and games and what that word implies for expectations as well as the numerous possibilities and benefits of trying a narrative event as a player or organizer. Enjoy!
We talk Kill Team & Dan from AoS Shorts comes on to discuss his podcast and website. Next week: The "Narrative" discussion.
http://aosshorts.com/
https://aosshorts.com/category/episode/
Midwest Meltdown recap
We are back from Midwest Meltdown and chat some news and share our experiences at the first US 2-day AoS 2.0 event (and the day before all the FAQs dropped). Next week we’ll draw contest winners from ep 250. Also Kill Team is pushed back a week so we an play some games and give a better review so sorry if you are chomping at the bit, but, alas, only a few more days away. Enjoy! @kennylull @wargamershawn