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Matt Helm is joined by Hive Mind Cody, and the George to cover the usual subjects, walk through much anticipated Tyranid FAQ, whether the changes are needed, heavy handed, or white noise, and how that is changing Cody's army builds.  We talk about Cody's final preparations before he and Bodz roll out to PlayOn Tabletop Headquarters to film their first features on the channel.    Finally, Helm is able to roll out his top secret project hes been working on in his downtime: a quantum atral projector capable of tapping into the astronomicon circumventing space and time (we dare you to try to deny this as legitimate).  We We thank the psykers for their noble sacrifice, as we successfully make contact with the big man himself, and ask the most important questions we can think of.  Leave your serious side at the door, and come relax for an hour with us.

Potato talk with Bodz and Helm. Bodz recaps his last tournament as Helm preps for his. How good is AoC and will Knight lists have more variation? That and more on Fry Guys!

One of the Battle Brothers needs your help! Listen as George joins Helmer for a quick chat about competitive 40k, Blackstone Fortress, and more.

Cody joins Bodz and Helm for a discussion about where Cody has been, playing games, upcoming tournaments and the new FAQ

Bodz and Helmer are back after a long break. Long talk about elves, life, and plans for the future. This was our first attempt at a live stream so there are some audio difficulties so turn your volume up.

The original gang is back together, and we hear everyone's first impressions after a dozen games played and the first round of FAQs received. Lucas is returns to the role everyone loves, the ill-informed, inexperienced player, who asks questions and gives critiques only someone with zero games played could. We catch up with Cody and all his GSC hobby antics, and welcome him back to the couch. Lastly Helm sits down for a tete-a-tete (that's French for head-to-head, Ray) with Vuk Djordjevic to get another perspective on ninth's competitive experience. So grab that steering wheel and white-knuckle it as we drive back into the banter you love.

Ep. 33 - Brawling with Ninth Edition Ninth edition is here, and several battle Bros attended the 2020 Boardroom Brawl GT to ring in the new competitive rules and missions. Helm, Bodz and George catch up after a lengthy corona hiatus, recapping the Hobby that was and was not. They discuss the Boardroom Brawl and what made it successful during these times. Story time with Bodz fills us in on a recent run in with the law, and we awkwardly transition into recapping our games played that led to Bodz winning his third tournament in as many years. It's good to be back, hopefully we'll have more to talk about now that #new40k is rolling, and our bubbles are expanding.

Episode 32 - Furnace is Back! Hot off the heels of LVO recaps, Helm, Bodz, Lucas and George welcome back long time favourite podcaster Furnace (and the newest Battle Bro, Jeff Bodeen)! We learn about Jeff and get straight to the hot takes as Bodz lays in to him in customary fashion. Lucas is now a trim BJ-j artist and George is just as useless as always, as Helm hosts this magical journey looking ahead to 2020 and all the hobby and games we hope to enjoy. Sit back, crack a Coors Light and enjoy the second episode of our third season Beyond the Battlefield.

Back from LVO, Back from Hiatus, one season ends, another one begins, and we got lots of stories to tell. All of the Matt's join the show, Helm, Corless and Bodz, as well as Dayton to share their experiences at the 2020 Las Vegas Open. No censorship here, you'll get the the honest Canadian truths and a taste of southern charm as the Bros recount and recant the epic happenings of the days in sin city.    

Episode 30 - Harvester 2019 Recap Lucas, Cody, Helm and Bodz get together to recap our favourite tournament of the year, The Harvester of Souls 2019 in Spokane Valley, WA. The Bros talk hobby, a lot of hobby, as we recap some extra work Cody is putting in on board building, Lucas's new Imperial Guard, and Helm fleshing our his Aeldari host. Bodz even has an exciting new chapter of collection starting with Red Eagle Studios. Do you want to come play with the Battle Bros? Nov 16, 17 in Montrose BC is the first Emperor's Annual GT. Tickets available on BCP.

Episode 29 - Tough questions with VGR Andy Beyond the Battlefield celebrates its first year of podcasting as Helm and Bodz join Lucas to welcome the Veteran Gamer Reenlisted's host Andy to the show for the first time. The boys connect on disturbing levels with Andy as they revisit Slaughterfest 2019 and ask the tough questions, which need to be asked. They talk behind the scenes and what might be coming next year as we look ahead to wrapping up 2019. November 16 and 17th the battle brothers host their first grand tournament in Montrose British Columbia. The Emperor's Annual 2019 will boast ITC missions surrounded by a whole hobby experience. Come and get your points but stay for the fun around the tournament itself tickets can be purchased at best coast pairings for $50 Canadian. Get your orders into war room hobbies.com and make sure you mention beyond the battlefield for your special pricing war room hobbies has everything you need at the click of a button.

Episode 28 - Taken too soon Helm and Bodz dig deep for hosts this week, bringing out our resident Grey-bush and favourite battle bro, Darren. And for his first airtime experience our newest Battle Brother and purveyor of extra short ranger panties, Dayton. The boys start with hobby time, and were rocked mid-show by news of Geoff ‘incontrol' Robinson's sudden passing. Our condolences go out to Geoff's family, friends, and teammates. We've lost a 40k and esport icon, our favourite podcast host, and an all round amazing player. We drink to Geoff tonight, and roll dice in his memory. RIP Incontrol.

Episode 27 - The Good Ol' Hobby Game Lucas, Cody and George kick the Matts to the curb for a hobby centric episode that focuses on breaking motivation streaks and fulfilling commitments. Lucas makes light of painting up 3 vulture gunships in one sitting, Cody talks building tables and making decisions about army wide paint level commitments, and George spends his last show talking valiant while he puts down the last few paint strokes. This episode is a bit more laid back than those of late, but we'll be bringing the heat again in the future. Until then, keep your hobby stick on the ice. Visit WarRoomHobbies.com for all your gaming needs. It's as easy as emailing orders@warroomhobbies.com mention Beyond the Battlefield Podcast for your special pricing. Want to attend one of the greatest events in the heartland of America? Siege World 2019 tickets are for sale at Gateway-gamers.com. St. Louis is closer than you think.

Episode 26 - Calling a Spade a Spade Lucas is dead. Sorry. George, Bodz, Helm and Cody come together to discuss some hobby time, contrast paints and upcoming tournaments. We hear whether any of the Bros bagged tickets to the premier VGR event, Slaughterfest 2019, and what kinds of match ups we hope to see. The conversations heads in the direct of opinions on personalities, and no one is safe, including other podcasts, spikey hobby bloggers, team name thieves, and the like. Expect honesty from the Bros and you won't be disappointed... ...Except regarding Lucas being dead. He's alive, well, and returning for our next show. Visit WarRoomHobbies.com for all your gaming needs. Email orders@warroomhobbies.com and mention Beyond the Battlefield Podcast for your special pricing. Want to attend one of the greatest events in the heartland of America? Siege World 2019 tickets are for sale at Gateway-gamers.com. St. Louis is beautiful that time of year.

Episode 25 - Going Deep w/ Shane Watts & Rob Porter This special episode brings the peak of professional unprofessionalism to your ear holes. Bodz, Lucas and Helm take turns grilling esteemed guests brave enough to join our show. First up, Shane Watts, the top Custodian in the ITC 2018 and expected to repeat this year as he has a commanding lead over Mr, Bodnarchuk himself in every way but Hobby Track. We sling some shit, and problem convince him never to be on the show again. Then, Rob Porter of the Mugu Legion, OG Wargamer, Alaskan Crusader and clean as it comes General on the tabletop. We discuss travelling to play the Game we love and when it makes sense to do so, point for point. We revisit some of his experiences from Storm where the Battle Bros regularly clash with the MuGu Legion. And similarly convince Rob never to be recorded by us again. As always, we want to take a moment to prostitute ourselves and support a local hobby shop. Visit WarRoomHobbies.com for all your gaming needs. It's stupid easy, just email orders@warroomhobbies.com and mention Beyond the Battlefield Podcast for your special pricing. Want to attend one of the greatest events in the heartland of America? Siege World 2019 tickets are for sale at Gateway-gamers.com. St. Louis is closer than you think.

Episode 24 - Kiss the Ring The Storm of Silence 2019 has passed and only stories and experiences lie in its wake. Oh and one giant glass trophy in the Bodnarchuk trophy cabinet. Lucas, Bodz, George, Cody and Helm come together to review the highs and lows of the greatest event held in May, the Storm of Silence. Bodz achieved another first among Bros, a Best Overall finish at a Major GT. Cody tells us about coming Best and Worst in Faction for Renegade Knights, Helm shares his experience travelling to the Pacific Northwest, taking in all Spokane has to offer (all the Coors Light that is). George and Lucas round it out, discussing how great saving their dignity was by just barely finishing higher than Kearney in the rankings. Finally, we hear some amazing stories of action after the dice stopped rolling, Nights out, and foolish decisions abound. Three words to describe it all will be worth hearing as well. Tune in for another exciting tourney recap from the Battle Brothers. Visit WarRoomHobbies.com for all your gaming needs. It's as easy as emailing orders@warroomhobbies.com mention Beyond the Battlefield Podcast for your special pricing. Want to attend one of the greatest events in the heartland of America? Siege World 2019 tickets are for sale at Gateway-gamers.com. St. Louis is closer than you think.

Episode 23 - Post FAQ, Pre Storm No couch this week, as Helm and Bodz come together for a quick program update. They talk how the FAQ effected their storm of silence lists as list deadline arrived. Storm of Silence pregame discussion and considerations for the heavy hitter players arriving and some speculations on what they will play and what we can expect to see in the podium. Full episode the end of this week with as many of the boys as we can muster. Visit WarRoomHobbies.com for all your gaming needs. It's easy. Email orders@warroomhobbies.com and mention Beyond the Battlefield Podcast for your special pricing. Want to attend one of the greatest events in the heartland of America? Siege World 2019 tickets are for sale at Gateway-gamers.com. St. Louis is closer than you think.

Episode 22 - Jim Vesal Special: Hole Hobbyists 2019 ITC Champion Contender Jim Vesal joins Bodz, Helm and George for a less than customary pole smoking interview. Fresh off his win in Vancouver, BC at the 2019 Wet Coast Major GT, the current Hobby Track Numero Uno shares with us his process and approach to painting the beautiful models that grace his competitive forces and he makes those beautiful models do work on the tabletop. We hear about Jim's pre and post game process, and he shares some candid advice for indecisive newer players like Lucas that have a tough time sticking to a list; hint hint, sticking with it eventually translates to wins. Lucas joins the Bros to introduce a new Battle Brother for the spring as things heat up in Canada, and proceed to start laying out plans for an upcoming May event, the Storm of Silence. Special thanks to Jim Vesal for joining us for some laughs. Oh ya, and we actually got sponsored! Visit WarRoomHobbies.com for all your gaming needs. It's as easy as emailing orders@warroomhobbies.com mention Beyond the Battlefield Podcast for your special pricing. Want to attend one of the greatest events in the heartland of America? Siege World 2019 tickets are for sale at Gateway-gamers.com. St. Louis is closer than you think

Episode 21 - Nights Pro Coaching Review and Other Shenanigans Join Lucas, Bodz, Helm and Cody for an honest opinion of the Nights Pro Coaching service and some Battle Brother feedback for the service, assuming by some laughable miracle that they actually listen. Not everyone gets out alive, including George, while the Battle Bros predict which special service might have taken him away from recording this week. Join us on the couches for the usual favourites: hobby time that inevitably spirals into asinine toilet humour, games played which highlights how pitifully hopeless we are (even you Helm), and some shout outs to our glorious listener. Crack that cold one, lick your brush, and agree, disagree or remain indifferent on the topics of the week.

Episode 20 - If Bodz is Away the Bros will Slay Bodz was a bit too busy giving VGR Andy under-the-table handshakes to join the rest of the Bros this week on the couches. Matt Helm steps in to fill his boots as we get updated on hobby time and Helmet's Experience at the Desperate Allies Major GT in Arkansas. We branch out to dive deep into the topic of coaching: should you paying for it, how to receive it, or why we hate it, and we get Lucas's heartfelt opinion on The Best General Podcast's own Adam A and his decision to dump blood angels to “chase the Meta”. You're getting some hard truths, honest opinions, and shit talking this show despite big man Bodz not being present. We're sure Bodz will have plenty to say after listening to this one...if he listens to this one.

Episode 19 - Cold Beer & Whine Darren joins the cast again for another fun filled episode. Except when you read fun, exchange it for chaos. We swear there was a plan for this one, but the discussion started and it just flew. We talk a scattered Hobby time, rip into the new assassins rules, and hear a brief play back on Cody's first LVO. We discussion when rules are needed at the table, original or scans or photos? Highlighting the lack of availability of white dwarves at the moment. Genestealer cult is on the horizon and you can expect some further conversations focused around them. Queue the music!

Episode 18 - The Boys are Back Lucas and Bodz are joined by the auxiliary Battle Brothers, producer Matt Helm and Matt Corless, aka Lucas 2.0 to reminisce on the happenings of LVO 2019, and mostly rub it in Lucas's FOMO face. With LVO being the first major GT experience for Darren, we hear how the experience felt and how it will shape his competitive future. Corless and Helm discuss wearing BC Battle Brother colors for the first time, and their own journeys through the Champs event, plus the happenings after the dice were put away. Bodz gives a recap of his near undefeated weekend, but if you want to hear a better version of it tune into the Normal Blokes podcast, from our friends down under. They revisit the Long War Doubles event, and we hear candidly whether the Kenny and Rob put on an event inspiring bringing hobby back as advertised. What's next for the Bros? Tune in and hear more.

Episode 17 - Viva Las Vegas The crew is back together on the couches for one last time before bags are packed and they travel to The 2019 Las Vegas Open. The Bros discuss hobby progress, preparation games leading up to the event, before each Bro takes a turn at reviewing some of the lists submitted for the LVO champs major GT and premier tourbament of the event. Reminder, if you get a photo taken with any Bro at the LVO giving the finger to Lucas, you're entered into a draw for a jersey. Best of luck to this years LVO participants. Let the whole hobby reign, and worthy victors take all

Episode 16. The LVO-elevnth Hour Lucas, Bodz and Matt Helm - basically the only hosts not whipped by their wives - link up for a final discussion before the LVO list submission deadline. Helm discusses his experiences of late his coined “friend maker” Craftworld/Ynarri list and its recent performance at a local Tennessee RTT. Is now the time for Helm to make adjustments or will he be sticking true? Bodz talks his recent experiences playing with the Sisters of Battle Beta codex and his shiny new Custodes. Spoiler - he may have some more whining to do. Should he focus on appearance and hobby track, play instead for best in faction Astartes, or bring a list that could see him grace day three? Lucas weighs in after his own trials this year on whether Bodz should feel bad leading Hobby Track with a commission painted army, and he shares with the group that he might yet again be changing up his faction. Is he jumping to the next great net list, or is there something else cooking for our esteemed host? All this and more on this special episode as we close in on the Las Vegas Open 2019. Special thanks to Ray, Andy and Pretty Dick for their support of our show. Catch America's 40k Podcast, The Veteran Gamer Re-enlisted wherever you found us.

Episode 15 - Obligatory Year End Show - 2019 eh? The Bros sit back and reflect as 2018 comes to an end and 2019 begins. With LVO just around the corner, Bodz and Cody share their goals for the event and what they think will happen at the top tables. Bodz calls out a challenge to any attendees and listeners of the LVO as a special tribute to Lucas who, like George, will instead be neck deep in dirty diapers. Each of the bros shares their favourite accomplishments from 2018, and what they plan to achieve in 2019. Listen in to hear what needs to happen at the event to be entered into a draw for a honorary Battle Brother jersey. Special thanks again to the Veteran Gamers Re-enlisted podcast for their referrals. Even though Ray can eat a dick, we appreciate their show of support! If you're listening to us, you should give them a try also.

Episode 14 - Confidence is Key At the couches the bros talk a big game and sling jabs at one another on the regular. Recorded shortly before the release of chapter approved, the Bros talk the leaks and rumours and we hear Bodz, the resident Sororitas player, vent his frustrations with the expected beta codex. The episode transitions into a discussion around what it takes to rise to a challenge, and how confidence away from the gaming table can help you at the table when the time comes to compete. If you're like George, and are challenged by a lack of confidence on a regular basis, listen in and walk away with proverbial growth in your ball bag.

Episode 13 - Christmas Special - Meta Morphing Time In this special episode, Bros Lucas and Bodz are joined by our prestigious editor, Matt Helm, for an intimate, clothing optional, discussion on recent changes that will impact the Las Vegas Open Meta. Starting with chapter approved, followed by the ITC FAQ changes to terrain, the Matt's sling their opinions based on their local experiences and past LVO games. The conversation transitions to the Player Code of Conduct document recently released for ITC event use, especially for the LVO, and how Matt Helm and his gaming club are adopting changes to make this easier to use. Listen in to Episode 13, which if nothing else, is guaranteed to improve your dice luck.

The Bros are back from a splintered weekend of Tournaments. Bodz heads to aspokane for a Thanksgiving 40k throwdown, and Cody and Lucas return from a club-on-club showdown in Grand forks. We hear from each on their experience and congratulate the Bros on picking up accolades at both events. We talk hobby time, George is welcomed back to the couches from baby purgatory, and as always, Bodz and Lucas go tete-a-tete on who is the better human being. Special shout out to the Veteran Gamer Re-Enlisted podcast with thanks for referring our show to their listeners. We highly recommend theirs as well if you haven't given them a shot. Find them at on iTunes or here at vgrpodcast.com

Episode 11 - Lucas is Most Improved Player The bros are back at the couch to reconvene after a weekend spent in Kelowna and an interesting recap of the 1750pt tournament Lucas attended and did not go 0-4 at. The Bros talk about competitive 40k for them and when it all began, moving into some season wish list items for 2019 that each would like to see for themselves, their hobby and the armies they play.

The drinks are chilled and the couches are warmed for the Bros to connect and discuss the state of the Hobby Track, and looking ahead to LVO 2019. The Bros debate building a 40k player and whether painting and hobbling your own work is necessary, whether sportsmanship is required, and whether glitter belongs in the grim dark. Tune in as we celebrate double digit recordings and thanks for listening!

Episode 9 - Battle Bro FAQ Off with Matt Helm Very special guest Matt Helm, infamous for introducing Bodz to the Kill Shot and Aggressor spam list at LVO 2018, joins the bros around the couches for a good old fashion FAQ discussion. Matt Helm is the Battle Bro secret weapon, coaching and mixing the podcasters and shows to the highest quality possible for your listening pleasure. Hear more about gaming in Memphis, and some sneak peeks on LVO 2019 preparations. #needmorematts

Episode 8 - Harvester Of Souls Part 2 The Bros are back from Spokane Valley and the 2018 Harvester of Souls. Hear a personal recount from each of the bros as Cody, Lucas, Matt and George take to the couches to revisit another amazing event. There were some award winners among the group. Tune in to find out who took home best Sportsman!

Episode 7 - Harvester Day 1 The Bros meet up in a hotel room after their first day of gaming in Spokane Valley at the Gamer's Haven, for the Harvester of Souls 2018. We hear how day 1 went for the group, with a very special game 1 for both Lucas and returning Battle Brother and special guest Mat Kearney. We get to hear whether George or Bodz won the bet. We recap hobby goals, as day 2 approaches. Did Lucas break his streak? Will Bodz win best overall? Did Cody bring Tyranids after all? Will George ever stop talking? Listen in and find out.

 at the end of August, and review plans and goals for the upcoming Major Grand Tournaments Attack X in Kamloops, BC and The Harvester of Souls in Spokane Valley, WA. The Bros talk some list crafting and how to select the next great army, and if that army should be Orks before or after the codex drops. Will Chapter Approved and the Beta Sisters codex help Matt dust off his models? Listen in and find out!

episode 5 brings the Battle Bros Lucas, Cody, Matt and George back to the couches to reflect on works in progress, including George's posed Mortarion that looked more like a haggard Guilliman, Cody's headway on turning decimators into armigers, Lucas updating his wargear for the next “perfect” list, and Bodz announcing that he is retiring from painting…again. The Bros discuss the future of ITC play with the new floor rules being introduced, and what the future could hold for whole hobbyists in the competitive circuit. The conversation gets tense as a debate ensues about what it takes to see Warhammer become a true eSport, and whether sportsmanship should be rewarded. You're going to want to listen to the end.  

Special Episode – Losing is Learning – Lucas's Road Home On this special episode, the Battle Bros hear from Lucas and his experience at the 1750pt Grand Tournament, the Board Room Brawl. Spoiler alert, he went 0 for 5, but if losing is learning, Lucas has his PhD in Warhammer now. Lucas retells in hilarious detail high level battle recaps, shares his experiences with the great gamers that showed up to the event, as well as the awesome experience the Board Room Brawl TOs and attendees created in sunny Grandforks, BC between games. As Lucas puts it so well, “There's only one way to go from here, and that's straight to the top!”  

Ep. 3 - Bodz is the Best General In episode three, Battle Bros Lucas, Cody, Matt, and George give updates on current projects and future hobby dreams, and get an up-close-and-personal Bodzified retelling of the 1500 point Rogue Trader Tournament the Salamander-commander attended at the Gamer's Haven in Spokane Valley, WA on July 28th, a tournament he ended up winning! We hear about playing competitive against brand new players, against repeat opponents, and when under pressure at the top tables. What would Bodz do if he was given an opportunity to take advantage of his opponent to position himself better to win? Find out by listening now!  

Special Episode – Lucas gets a Hall Pass – Road to the Board Room Brawl On this special episode, the Battle Bros talk about hobby dreams, Lucas confirms he has a 5” hobby hardon and has yet to hit hobby puberty. The Bros coach Lucas on an upcoming event in Grandforks, BC, where he will attend for the first time on his own. The event has the potential to reach GT status, and Lucas shares in more detail the realities of his situation, his goals for the weekend, and whether or not he will stick with the same list he has been playing for 2 whole games, or will make a change to the next “perfect” version. Tune in now, and follow the event on the Beast Coast Pairings App, July 4th and 5th, at the Board Room Brawl.

In the second episode, Battle Brothers Lucas, Cody, Matt and George talk current hobby progress, including an update from Matt on his person paint journey of his Valiant Knight Dominus. We recap a recently played game, and adjusting the practice format to support Lucas becoming a more tactical general at the table. We look at our road to some upcoming ITC events, including our own first organized event the Battle Brothers Border Bash in Fruitvale, BC, Canada. The Bros wrap up the conversation discussing Making Tournaments Great Again, looking at how individually we strive to ensure the competitive experience is enjoyable for all.

On our first episode we talk everything 40k. the BC Battle brothers are dedicated Painters, players and friends..... Kinda. sit back and listen to us tell stories of tournament mishaps, hobby progress and general tomfoolery. Check us out on our Facebook page Beyond the battlefield and Instagram at BC battle brothers.