Floorhammer – A Warhammer 40k Podcast

Well friends, the time has come. Episode 107 (technically 108 as we previously recorded and binned off 107!) will be our last podcast episode. It's been a wild ride over the last few years but unfortunately life and interests have gotten in the way. We leave you with 3 games, the last 3 reasons why … Episode 107 (108) – The Last 3 Nails in the Coffin Read More »

Rich is back in episode 106, and with 10th edition just around the corner, we go over the latest reveals and offerings from GW about the new edition. Also, Rich revisits an old hobby tip around coloured primers Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Check out our Discord!! https://discord.gg/H3VaVc6H4u Our Instagram: … Episode 106: 10th Countdown Continues Read More »

In Episode 105 Dave once again welcomes James “The Bard” Jordan from Tabletop Tactics as a guest host. With Rich still off, Dave and James go over the information we have on 10th edition, as well as covering some sweet sweet reveals from the recent WarhammerFest 2023! Join us over on Facebook to share your … Episode 105: 10th Edition with Bard Read More »

In Episode 104 Dave flies solo! Yes, with Rich taking a break due to a busy work schedule, Dave goes over what we know so far about 10th edition. Go easy as it's the first episode with a solo host format, so do let us know if you liked the format or what can be … Episode 104: Solo Flying with 10th Edition Read More »

Recorded just before the 10th Edition reveal (we could only guess!) , we go over what our wishes would be for a new edition of 40k and how that would affect our approaches. Also Dave goes over his recent game at Tabletop Tactics and our collective disdain of GW flying bases Join us over on … Episode 103: 10th Ed Wishes Read More »

We're back after the extended Christmas break for 2023! We discuss the new Arks of Omen changes, touch on Boarding Actions and Dave talks about his experiences with Oil modulation and filtering. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Check out our Discord!! https://discord.gg/H3VaVc6H4u Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our website for … Episode 102: Arks of Omen Read More »

In the last episode before Christmas and the New Year, we look back over 2022 with some big upheaval for us both in personal and working lives. Also Dave does a Dave and steals some kids letters to Santa from the 41st millennium – standard. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: … Episode 101: Letters to Santa Read More »

It's our 100th Episode, and what better way to encapsulate this by bringing the episode out a month late! Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we had to re-record but it was worth it. We go over Warhammer Day a month later, a Podcast retrospective and not one, not two but 3 games! Join us over … Episode 100: A Belated Celebration Time! Read More »

On the cusp of 100 episodes, we are joined by the man, the myth, the Legend – James “the Bard” Jordan from Tabletop Tactics. We go over questions from Discord about James and Tabletop Tactics, the new Leagues of Votann reveals, and Rich has a sneaky game up his sleeve. Join us over on Facebook … Episode 99: Technical Difficulties With The Bard Read More »

Episode 98, comes to you in the midst of the UK Parliamentary leadership battle and Rich talks about Tax returns and postage costs…….. it gets better…. Dave gets to talk about 40k, so it's the lesser of two evils I suppose. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Check out our … Episode 98: Contrast and Tax Returns Read More »

In this bumper episode 97, we cover the release of the long awaited Chaos Space Marines, Dave gets more excited about the Leagues of Votann and we go over the changes to Command Points and rules changes brought in by the new Warzone: Nephalim. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast … Episode 97: Nephalim, Chaos and Votann Read More »

Episode 96 brings the return of a faction focus, this time we look at the past and future(?) history of the Squats or Leagues of Votann. We also cover the various video game reveals at the Warhammer Skulls events and Dave comes back with a hobby tip on how to make realistic looking moss or … Episode 96: Squats by Abhumans Read More »

In Episode 95 we are joined by Dave (@davelovespainting) to discuss the Warhammer Fest Online reveals for 40k, the changes in the recent Balance Dataslate and how they can affect games going forward, and Rich puts both Dave 1 and 2 through a game of “What is Older?”…. it's a working title. Join us over … Episode 95: WHFest and the Dataslate Read More »

Episode 94 heralds the arrival of Maels… Tempest of War cards! Our favourite way to play the game gets it's update for 9th edition. We also cover the many many releases over March including the return of a community favourite …….. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Check out our … Episode 94: Tempest of Woah Read More »

In Episode 93 we cover the question going around the community at the moment: Is 40k 9th edition too complicated? We also cover the release of the new Aeldari book, some Tyranid gribblies and Dave recites his weekend at a Narrative event. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Check out … Episode 93: Is 40k too Complicated? Read More »

This episode we go over all the new releases from Games Workshop over the last few weeks, an extensive Hobby Progress section including a more detailed explanation on Dave's Repulsor Crusader conversion, and Rich covers all things Kill Team after his recent experiences. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our … Episode 92: The Greater Good Read More »

It's a new year, and what better way to celebrate than to recycle old material that we do every year? We go through our Hobby Goals for 2022, with less fluidity than last year due to personal events. We also discuss the new releases from Games Workshop including the new Codices for the Genestealer Cult … Episode 91: New Year, New Codex Read More »

In our last episode of the year, we recap our goals we set for 2021 and as always discuss the latest Games Workshop releases including the glorious return of the Advent engine and it's various “interpretations” Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our website for … Episode 90: Recapping Our 2021 Hobby Goals Read More »

In Episode 89 Dave talks about tips and tricks he's learnt in the world of photographing your miniatures. We also talk Xmas boxes revealed this week as well as introducing some new variants of our Challenge series. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our website … Episode 89: Xmas Boxes and Photography Read More »

With some very high profile YouTube battle report features, we're back in episode 88 to discuss what goes on when recording a video battle report. We also cover other private games we're played and as usual, Rich describes another great tip in his Hobby Tip segment. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby … Episode 88: Video Battle Reports Read More »

Warning: Episode 87 contains a LOT of Black Templars. Yes, with the new Supplement out in the Black Templars army box, a very husky Dave goes over some of the new rules and changes everyone's favourite black-armoured zealots received in the latest Space Marine Supplement. Also, we talk about….Black Templars….. in the latest GW releases … Episode 87: The Black Templars Review Read More »

Back on scheduling track, Episode 86 brings the most epic quiz we've done since the last one we did. Gameshow Dave takes the reins again to somehow get Rich to win prizes for you, the listener. Also, somebody has just about recovered from hobby meltdown to talk about a certain Chapter's new models. Join us … Episode 86: Chapter Quiz and New Templars! Read More »

With no hope of us ever returning to a suitable schedule this week, out comes episode 85. We talk about the revealed mega flamer for the Black Templars, Rich has a few games to cover and we delve into playing allied faction lists in 9th edition. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby … Episode 85: Allies and the Twisted Pyreblaster Read More »

After reciting our goals last episode, we decided to tick off one of those goals and play the new edition of Age of Sigmar. We discuss this and the similarities to 40k as well as talking about our beloved holy ground, Warhammer World. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our … Episode 84: Toe-Dipping into AoS and Warhammer World Read More »

With 8 months of the year down already, Dave and Rich go back to January to catch up on how their 2021 hobby goals are progressing. Also covered is the AoS guide on how not to be a d*** and Rich tries to destroy more livers with his hobby tip. Join us over on Facebook … Episode 83: Revisiting Goals and Etiquette Read More »

Back on scheduled(ish), Episode 82 features a whole tide of new Ork releases. We salivate over the models, discuss the 3 ways of playing 9th edition and a little teaser got Dave more than a bit excited…… Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our website … Episode 82: Orks, Orks, and more Orks! Read More »

The much delayed Episode 81 comes with an extra host! Tim Coulson joins us again for the return of Rich and we talk Drukhari, Warhammer+ and our views on what 9th Edition brings to the game that we love Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on … Episode 81: Drukhari and Warhammer+ Read More »

With Rich still off, Tim returns to the hotseat alongside Dave to discuss 40k desires and needs for each faction in the range. Even in this completely unrelated topic, Dave still manages to get that Tomb King reference in….. unbelievable! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And … Episode 80: Faction Needs and Desires Read More »

With the first of 2 weeks off for Rich, Tim Coulson re-joins the show as guest host to talk with Dave about his Drukhari army and some potential Blood Bowl teams he’s been working on. Also, Dave runs us through what went into starting up the podcast as well as transferable tips to any budding … Episode 79: Getting Started with Podcasting Read More »

With illness striking both Dave and Rich down, this episode was recorded out of schedule but perfect timing for WarhammerFest 2021 (it’s almost like we planned it?!).We talk through the latest 40k reveals from the week-long event, as well as our thoughts on what this might bode well for in the future. Join us over … Episode 78: WarhammerFest 2021 Read More »

Is…is that a new Ork Boy model?! We discuss the amazing new models from Games Workshop including the Talon and Voice of Slaanesh. Dave talks about not 1 but 2 lockdown games of 40k and we discuss our evolving approach to the hobby and how our goals have changed over the years. Join us over … Episode 77: Ad Mech, Sisters and New Boyz? Read More »

In this episode we talk about our thoughts and approaches to list building, we discuss the new Sisters model that divides opinion in the community and Rich has a little game of his own up his sleeve! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our website … Episode 76: The Dogmata and List Building Read More »

He’s back b****es! Dave returns to the fold, fresh from his move and new baby ready to step back into the grind. Rich grills him on his new hobby setup, and the various previews and releases are discussed as always. Get back to work! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast … Episode 75: Dave, Faith and Damnation Read More »

Regular Dave enjoys his last few weeks of rest as @davelovespainting joins us for his trilogy finale. Time to get honest about the issues in the hobby community and strive to make it the best it can be! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our … Episode 74: Building the Right Community Read More »

In the week that Dave welcomes his second child into the world, we welcome @davelovespainting back to take his seat. Time to talk about driving your army narrative from concept to game time and getting the most from it.Congratulations to Dave P and his family on their awesome news! Join us over on Facebook to … Episode 73: Driving the Narrative In Your Army Read More »

While the cat’s away, the mouse will play! As Dave takes a much needed break, Rich is joined by a returning guest to chat hobby news, the return of Maelstrom and a have a bit of a guessing game. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on … Episode 72: The Return of Maelstrom! Read More »

Again in Episode 71 we look forward to 2021, focusing more on the state of the hobby as a whole. Join us for our thoughts and predictions, no matter how outlandish, as we break the new year down. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And on our … Episode 71: The State of the Hobby in 2021 Read More »

After a short Christmas break, we’re back with the first episode of the new year. As tradition we look back to the past year to assess our Hobby goals and look forward to the new year for yet more goals to fail on. We also discuss round 3 of our online Space Hulk adventures….. Join … Episode 70: Looking Ahead to 2021 Read More »

The last episode of the year, Episode 69 goes a bit off script and Quizmaster Dave is back with an end-of-year A-Z quiz! Rich also provides a top 5 of crocheting terms to bring to our hobby, including the ingenious SABLE which a lot of us are guilty of….. Join us over on Facebook to … Episode 69: The 2020 A-Z Quiz Read More »

In Episode 68 we explore the ways that we deal with hobby burnout and how expectations for ourselves and for others can be affected. We also cover the few releases from Games Workshop over the last few weeks, as well as updates on our own in-progress and future projects. Plus Dave has an update on … Episode 68: Dealing with Burnout and Expectations Read More »

Episode 67 comes at a time when a lot of the world is isolating and Social Media is at an all-time high. We look into the benefits and issues with Social Media in the hobby, as well as run through the latest releases from Games Workshop including lots of Christmas Battleforce goodies! Join us over … Episode 67: Christmas Battleforces and Social Media Read More »

In Episode 66 we discuss the ways that the entry to the hobby has been lowered over time and how we, as a community, can help to aid new players in picking up the hobby that we all know and love. Plus we reveal our new #3paintchallenge with Dave up first! Join us over on … Episode 66: Lowering the Entry Barrier Read More »

Episode 65 covers the painting of awkward colours and how we deal with them, plan around them, and the colours we find most difficult and frustrating. We also cover a load more pre-orders from Games Workshop and a very special Warhammer Day Chaplain! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our … Episode 65: Awkward Colours and More Pre-Orders Read More »

In Episode 64 we run through our favourite tools that we use for hobby and the things to look out for, as well as some of the pitfalls. We also discuss some Marine and Necron pre-order information and new terrain sets! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast … Episode 64: Our Tools of the Trade Read More »

Episode 63 brings the second part of our Crusade review and this time we go into playing your first game. We cover the run-up, during the game and the aftermath including spending those valuable Requisition Points and boosting your units. We also talk through the amazing amount of releases shown to us in the latest … Episode 63: Crusade Part 2 Read More »

++ Please Note: This episode was recorded before the horrific marketing campaign from AK Interactive. We do mention their products in this episode but could never condone their choice of images and content for promotion of any company or product ++ In Episode 62 we discuss how to handle bad situations in the hobby, from … Episode 62: Handling Bad Moments Read More »

Episode 61 heralds the (possible) return of the Tactical Marine! Rich’s love for these guys has been rewarded in the form of upgrades! We also go through the fundamentals of basing and Dave has his first game of 9th edition. Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And … Episode 61: Return of the Stubby Marine! Read More »

Episode 60 comes out just after we hit the massive milestone of 40,000 downloads! We’ve got a very special giveaway to celebrate whilst we take you through our thoughts on how to start your Crusade force, and what you should bear in mind when coming up with all of the details. Join us over on … Episode 60: Starting your Crusade Force and 40k Giveaway! Read More »

Episode 59 brings you our slightly late, Mid-Year Review! We go through the projects and tasks we wanted to achieve in 2020 before lockdown hit us, and how close (or far away) we are to actually getting close to completing them. Plus Rich takes us through how to make homemade reeds or long grass for … Episode 59: Our (late) Mid-Year Review! Read More »

Episode 58 comes at you with our take on the released 9th edition rules! We go through the major changes and how it’ll effect both our own and more competitive games going forward. Plus Dave has his own Hobby Tip! Join us over on Facebook to share your hobby love: Facebook.com/floorhammerpodcast Our Instagram: @floorhammer_podcast And … Episode 58: 9th Edition Rules and New Models Sighted! Read More »

In Episode 57, we’re back talking about Hobby happiness and how we’ve found to be more content with our hobby over the years. We also go over what is in the new Indomitus box and Rich takes us through tips for paint mixing. Side note: We had a game lined up for you lovely people, … Episode 57: Hobby Happiness and What’s in the Box? Read More »