Podcasts about Tyranid

This week amazing Tyranid specialist Ron Eliyahoo tells us how he went 9-0 with Subterranean Assault tyranids to win a near 300 player event!

MERCH: https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton   On this week's episode, Brad and Eric go through all the tyranid weapons, melee or ranged, and rank them all on a tier list. I think for the first time ever their bad taste won't get in the way. It's pretty hard to look at a tyranid weapon and not put it into S Tier. So cross your fingers and tune in to hear all about venom sacks, venom spears, venom bullets, venom claws…   SHOW LINKS: Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social   OTHER EPISODES OF THIS SERIES: Ranking Imperium Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sDeGbrTeW8&t=12s Ranking Ork Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2lHJAk8TQ4 Ranking Aeldari Weapons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kXM5igmAI Ranking T'au Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZWRkG9utvo   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 00:42 So you are listening to the Adless version huh… 02:06 Spinefist 04:55 Spine Banks 06:37 Stinger Salvos / Cluster Spines 07:43 Spike Rifle 08:59 Toxinjector Harpoons 10:22 Flesh Hooks 11:13 Shockcannon 13:29 Barbed Strangler and Stranglethorn Cannon 16:13 Strangleweb 18:33 Devourer 20:12 Scything Talons 20:43 Rending Claws 21:04 Tail Scythe and Tail Mace 21:36 Lash Whip 23:22 Tusks 23:36 Spore Mines 25:29 Spore Mine Launcher 26:11 Mucolid Spore 27:47 Acid Spray 29:39 Flamespurt 30:22 Bonesword 31:37 Crushing Claws 32:25 Feeder Tendrils 34:03 Grasping Tongue 35:56 Barblauncher 37:13 Shardlauncher 37:25 Toxic Miasma 39:19 Bio-Plasmic Cannon 40:22 Bio-plasma 41:51 Rupture Cannon  44:21 Impaler Cannon 46:12 Tentaclid 47:52 Fleshborer 49:53 Fleshborer Hive 50:30 Venom Cannon 52:01 Deathspitter 54:33 Ok, I played Ball x Pit, Dispatch, Watched Andor... What should I do next? 55:33 Audio Audience Doesn't Even Know   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

MERCH: https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton   On this week's episode, Brad and Eric go through all the tyranid weapons, melee or ranged, and rank them all on a tier list. I think for the first time ever their bad taste won't get in the way. It's pretty hard to look at a tyranid weapon and not put it into S Tier. So cross your fingers and tune in to hear all about venom sacks, venom spears, venom bullets, venom claws…   SHOW LINKS: Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social   OTHER EPISODES OF THIS SERIES: Ranking Imperium Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sDeGbrTeW8&t=12s Ranking Ork Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2lHJAk8TQ4 Ranking Aeldari Weapons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4kXM5igmAI Ranking T'au Guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZWRkG9utvo   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 00:42 So you are listening to the Adless version huh… 02:06 Spinefist 04:55 Spine Banks 06:37 Stinger Salvos / Cluster Spines 07:43 Spike Rifle 08:59 Toxinjector Harpoons 10:22 Flesh Hooks 11:13 Shockcannon 13:29 Barbed Strangler and Stranglethorn Cannon 16:13 Strangleweb 18:33 Devourer 20:12 Scything Talons 20:43 Rending Claws 21:04 Tail Scythe and Tail Mace 21:36 Lash Whip 23:22 Tusks 23:36 Spore Mines 25:29 Spore Mine Launcher 26:11 Mucolid Spore 27:47 Acid Spray 29:39 Flamespurt 30:22 Bonesword 31:37 Crushing Claws 32:25 Feeder Tendrils 34:03 Grasping Tongue 35:56 Barblauncher 37:13 Shardlauncher 37:25 Toxic Miasma 39:19 Bio-Plasmic Cannon 40:22 Bio-plasma 41:51 Rupture Cannon  44:21 Impaler Cannon 46:12 Tentaclid 47:52 Fleshborer 49:53 Fleshborer Hive 50:30 Venom Cannon 52:01 Deathspitter 54:33 Ok, I played Ball x Pit, Dispatch, Watched Andor... What should I do next? 55:33 Audio Audience Doesn't Even Know   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

MERCH: https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton   On this week's episode, Brad and Eric go through all the models available for Tyranids. EVERY. SINGLE. MODEL. Well… except Forge World because who buys Forge World am I right?   SHOW LINKS: Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social   MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Exploring Every Faction Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-p4AUDNDTPZ8CgTNFqesitLD-9nu_ojC   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Quickest Intro Ever, It's almost concerning 00:28 Summoning the Next Tyranid Model 01:54 The Swarm Lord 05:52 Old One Eye 09:44 Death Leaper 11:49 Hive Tyrant 14:21 Winged Hive Tyrant 15:05 Neurotyrant 16:41 Tervigon 17:54 Broodlord 19:24 Winged Tyranid Prime 20:53 Tyranid Prime with Whip 21:37 Parasite Of Mortrex 22:45 Hyperadapted Raveners 24:08 Termagants 26:31 Hormagaunts 27:24 Gargoyles 28:57 Neurogaunts 31:11 Tyranid Warriors 32:26 Zoanthropes 33:42 Neurolictor 35:24 Lictor 36:19 Raveners 36:57 Von Ryan's Leapers 37:24 Genestealers 39:02 Ripper Swarms 40:14 Biovore and Pyrovore 42:17 Sporemines 42:37 Barbgaunts 44:34 Hive Guard 45:27 Tyrant Guard 46:21 Venomthropes 47:21 Norn Emissary 49:01 Maleceptor 50:30 Mawloc 52:19 Trygun 54:31 Harpy 55:21 Hive Crone 55:49 Haruspex 57:15 Psychophage 58:41 Norn Assimilator 59:26 Carnifexes 01:01:10 Screamer-Killer 01:02:57 Toxicrene 01:04:18 Exocrine 01:06:10 Tyrannofex 01:08:00 Sporocyst and Mucolid Spores 01:08:26 Tyrannocyte 01:08:45 Sounds Good 01:09:53 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

MERCH: https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton   On this week's episode, Brad and Eric go through all the models available for Tyranids. EVERY. SINGLE. MODEL. Well… except Forge World because who buys Forge World am I right?   SHOW LINKS: Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social   MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Exploring Every Faction Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-p4AUDNDTPZ8CgTNFqesitLD-9nu_ojC   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Quickest Intro Ever, It's almost concerning 00:28 Summoning the Next Tyranid Model 01:54 The Swarm Lord 05:52 Old One Eye 09:44 Death Leaper 11:49 Hive Tyrant 14:21 Winged Hive Tyrant 15:05 Neurotyrant 16:41 Tervigon 17:54 Broodlord 19:24 Winged Tyranid Prime 20:53 Tyranid Prime with Whip 21:37 Parasite Of Mortrex 22:45 Hyperadapted Raveners 24:08 Termagants 26:31 Hormagaunts 27:24 Gargoyles 28:57 Neurogaunts 31:11 Tyranid Warriors 32:26 Zoanthropes 33:42 Neurolictor 35:24 Lictor 36:19 Raveners 36:57 Von Ryan's Leapers 37:24 Genestealers 39:02 Ripper Swarms 40:14 Biovore and Pyrovore 42:17 Sporemines 42:37 Barbgaunts 44:34 Hive Guard 45:27 Tyrant Guard 46:21 Venomthropes 47:21 Norn Emissary 49:01 Maleceptor 50:30 Mawloc 52:19 Trygun 54:31 Harpy 55:21 Hive Crone 55:49 Haruspex 57:15 Psychophage 58:41 Norn Assimilator 59:26 Carnifexes 01:01:10 Screamer-Killer 01:02:57 Toxicrene 01:04:18 Exocrine 01:06:10 Tyrannofex 01:08:00 Sporocyst and Mucolid Spores 01:08:26 Tyrannocyte 01:08:45 Sounds Good 01:09:53 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

OI LADS! HAPPY ORKTOBER!In this episode, the boys dive headfirst into the green tide with this month's theme: THE MIGHTY ORKS!They're tackling the unsung stars of Orkdom — the fungus-fuelled chaos puppies known as Squigs. From their murky and oft-debated origins — whether borne from Tyranid hive fleets or the whimsical scheming of the Brain Boys — these little horrors have wormed their way into nearly every corner of Ork society.Expect tales of Squigs as armour for Necron Praetorians, Squigs influencing the cutthroat world of ork politics, and one particularly enthusiastic Ork with… unusual interests in skin grafts. It's chaotic, it's bizarre, and it's gloriously silly — the perfect celebration of some of the weirdest creatures the Warhammer universe has to offer.Grab your squig-sized helmet and brace yourself; this one's a wild ride.If you have questions, complaints, corrections or suggestions, email us at  Underhivelorekeepers@gmail.com. Want to support the show? ⁠https://linktr.ee/underhivelorekeepersEnd music theme is Celltrance by Lobo Loco. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/free-for-you-cc-by/celltrance-id-2346/

Episode 267 of The Independent Characters arrives right on schedule, and it's a big one, both in content and in subject matter. This time, we're striding into the battlefield with not one, but two colossal armies in our latest Show of Force. Join us as we explore both the Imperial Knights and their dark reflections, the Chaos Knights. These towering engines of war have a presence on the tabletop and in the lore that is impossible to ignore, and we're diving deep into every aspect of them. Edit: So as we started recording – we realize that this would turn into a 5-6 hour episode. Carl was, once again, too optimistic regarding how much we could cram into an episode. So we made the decision to divide this topic into two parts. Episode 268 will cover the Chaos Knights as Part 2 of Oaths and Damnation. Over the course of the episode, we cover their origins and history, the unique culture of the Knight Houses, and how those sworn oaths of loyalty can either lead to noble service to the Imperium or a fall into the corrupting grip of the Dark Gods. From lore to codex, units to battlefield roles, we've got it all packed in. As our Show of Force Episodes go – we'll also take a look back at their evolution over the years – how these armies have grown in design, rules, and miniature range to become some of the most striking models in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Carl and Adan – as well as a special guest, will unpack the details of these armies over the course of several hours. Fire up your void-shields because Episode 267 releases on October 18th, 2025. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 – Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:00:40 – Oaths & Damnation – Part 1 (First Half) 1:54:10 – Oaths & Damnation – Part 1 (Second Half) 3:23:10 – War on The Shore Narrative Event! 3:46:30 – Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! – SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies – SPONSOR Imperium Maledictum by Cubicle7 Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library

In Episode 263 of The Independent Characters, we open the doors once again to The Warrior Lodge, our roundtable-style discussion format where we bring together voices from across the Warhammer 40,000 community. This episode, Carl is joined by Josh, Adan, and Skye as we dive into some of the most pressing topics currently sparking debate and reflection within the hobby. Whether you're a veteran player or newly initiated into the grim darkness of the far future, The Warrior Lodge always has a seat at the table for you. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Independent Characters! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 – Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:08:45 – The Warrior Lodge: Part 1 2:00:45 – The Warrior Lodge: Part 2 2:34:30 – Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! – SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies – SPONSOR Imperium Maledictum by Cubicle7 Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library Gamers Grass Bases

In Episode 263 of The Independent Characters, we open the doors once again to The Warrior Lodge, our roundtable-style discussion format where we bring together voices from across the Warhammer 40,000 community. This episode, Carl is joined by Josh, Adan, and Skye as we dive into some of the most pressing topics currently sparking debate and reflection within the hobby. Whether you're a veteran player or newly initiated into the grim darkness of the far future, The Warrior Lodge always has a seat at the table for you. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Independent Characters! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 – Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:08:45 – The Warrior Lodge: Part 1 2:00:45 – The Warrior Lodge: Part 2 2:34:30 – Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! – SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies – SPONSOR Imperium Maledictum by Cubicle7 Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library Gamers Grass Bases

In Episode 261 we're thrilled to welcome back our longtime cohost and friend, Adan Tejada, to The Independent Characters! Adan joins Carl for a wide-ranging discussion that starts where many games and campaigns end - exploring the tools, techniques, and traditions that help preserve the epic narratives forged on the tabletop. From post-campaign surveys to lore write-ups, and archiving your group or clubs shared mythology, we look at how to give your games the grand epilogue they deserve. If your Warhammer stories stop once the dice go cold, you're missing one of the best parts. But that's not all—we also sit down with Adan for a candid conversation about his recent 3.5-year stint working for Games Workshop. From staffing one of Southern California's flagship Warhammer stores to managing a single-staffer shop, Adan shares insights on what it's really like behind the counter. What works, what doesn't, and how Games Workshop's retail model functions on the ground floor all get covered in this honest and informative segment. Whether you're building out your games epilogues or just curious about what goes on in your local Warhammer store, this episode offers something for every hobbyist who loves the game behind the game. It's a look at the stories we tell after the battles are over—and the people who help keep the hobby alive in the real world. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:32:25 - After Action Reports: The story after the battle 2:21:15 - Working for GW: Tales from Adan 3:10:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon The Beard Bunker Games Workshop The Black Library

In Episode 261 we're thrilled to welcome back our longtime cohost and friend, Adan Tejada, to The Independent Characters! Adan joins Carl for a wide-ranging discussion that starts where many games and campaigns end - exploring the tools, techniques, and traditions that help preserve the epic narratives forged on the tabletop. From post-campaign surveys to lore write-ups, and archiving your group or clubs shared mythology, we look at how to give your games the grand epilogue they deserve. If your Warhammer stories stop once the dice go cold, you're missing one of the best parts. But that's not all—we also sit down with Adan for a candid conversation about his recent 3.5-year stint working for Games Workshop. From staffing one of Southern California's flagship Warhammer stores to managing a single-staffer shop, Adan shares insights on what it's really like behind the counter. What works, what doesn't, and how Games Workshop's retail model functions on the ground floor all get covered in this honest and informative segment. Whether you're building out your games epilogues or just curious about what goes on in your local Warhammer store, this episode offers something for every hobbyist who loves the game behind the game. It's a look at the stories we tell after the battles are over—and the people who help keep the hobby alive in the real world. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:32:25 - After Action Reports: The story after the battle 2:21:15 - Working for GW: Tales from Adan 3:10:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer War on The Shore 2026 Adepticon The Beard Bunker Games Workshop The Black Library

Microsoft giveth. And Microsoft taketh away. And more seems to be going by the day.   The internet awoke to a bombshell this week with Microsoft canceling the highly anticipated Perfect Dark reboot and Rare's ethereal Everwild, and shut down The Initiative studio in a sweeping round of layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees. Turn 10 Studios have also been cut in half and a rumored to be a support studio going forward.  Fans are reeling from the loss of these ambitious titles, with Perfect Dark's sleek 2024 gameplay trailer now a bittersweet memory, and Everwild's lush fantasy world left unexplored.   The A.I. beast must be feed, and Xbox looks to be sacrificial lamb here.    In the business world of line must go up, how long can Xbox survive? Especially with Satya's shortsightedness and tunnel vision on Azure. It seems that these are dark days for Xbox.     But it's not all doom and gloom—Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 charges in with its Siege update, borrowing a horde-mode vibe from Gears of War to keep Space Marines slashing through Tyranid swarms. Meanwhile, The Blood of Dawnwalker, a vampire-fueled open-world RPG, stunned some with a massive gameplay reveal, yet left out hosts on the other side of "meh".   The Xbox App is leveling up too, adding Steam and Battle.net support for a seamless cross-platform experience—PC gamers, it's time to unite your libraries! Xbox is here to save the day, as long as it's allowed to. And this leads Kyle to go on a rant about Steam...    -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐

Episode 258 of The Independent Characters discusses the future of Narrative Warhammer 40,000! With the rumors and timetable of a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 ramping up, Episode 258 sees The Independent Characters discussing where we would like to see the focus of narrative style games shift. This episode contains round-table speculation on what Crusade (or its successor) might look like in the next edition, plus a wish-list to Games Workshop for more social, story-first support. Additionally we have an interview with the founder and creator of the Rapid Fire Dicebox! This is a really great product that I have seen in person and really thought it was thematically clever. I neglected to lead into the interview - but it comes just before the show closing. We hope you enjoy Episode 258. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, & Games Played 0:54:00 - The Future of Narrative Part 1 1:42:45 - The Future of Narrative Part 2 1:42:45 - Interview: The Rapid Fire Dice Box! 2:54:00 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Maelstrom Mixer Rapid Fire Dicebox Rapid Fire Dicebox Kickstarter Games Workshop The Black Library  

Episode 258 of The Independent Characters discusses the future of Narrative Warhammer 40,000! With the rumors and timetable of a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 ramping up, Episode 258 sees The Independent Characters discussing where we would like to see the focus of narrative style games shift. This episode contains round-table speculation on what Crusade (or its successor) might look like in the next edition, plus a wish-list to Games Workshop for more social, story-first support. Additionally we have an interview with the founder and creator of the Rapid Fire Dicebox! This is a really great product that I have seen in person and really thought it was thematically clever. I neglected to lead into the interview - but it comes just before the show closing. We hope you enjoy Episode 258. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, & Games Played 0:54:00 - The Future of Narrative Part 1 1:42:45 - The Future of Narrative Part 2 1:42:45 - Interview: The Rapid Fire Dice Box! 2:54:00 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Maelstrom Mixer Rapid Fire Dicebox Rapid Fire Dicebox Kickstarter Games Workshop The Black Library  

This episode of The Independent Characters starts off with the usual segments. With Josh out of town, Chelle is stepping in to discuss elite choice, hobby progress, and games played. Then we pivot to discussions with on of the folks who have created and organized this years Maelstrom Mixer, a large narrative event in San Jose. Brett joins us to discuss what it took to put on the event, what they learned from previous years, and where it is going in the future! Carl attended last year and had a fantastic time. So we will talk about the event, but also pull back the curtain on how one runs something like this. We hope you enjoy this episode! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:02:20 - The Maelstrom Mixer 2:21:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates The Imperial Truth Podcast (Greg Dann's Charity discussed) Maelstrom Mixer Games Workshop The Black Library

This episode of The Independent Characters starts off with the usual segments. With Josh out of town, Chelle is stepping in to discuss elite choice, hobby progress, and games played. Then we pivot to discussions with on of the folks who have created and organized this years Maelstrom Mixer, a large narrative event in San Jose. Brett joins us to discuss what it took to put on the event, what they learned from previous years, and where it is going in the future! Carl attended last year and had a fantastic time. So we will talk about the event, but also pull back the curtain on how one runs something like this. We hope you enjoy this episode! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 1:02:20 - The Maelstrom Mixer 2:21:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates The Imperial Truth Podcast (Greg Dann's Charity discussed) Maelstrom Mixer Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 256 of The Independent Characters is a long one... and we even reigned it in! We had a lot to talk about here. We revisit episode 72, where we looked deep into the history and current issues of White Dwarf. In this episode we bridge the gap between episode 72 and now, in an episode we titled White Dwarf: Now and Again. Nearly 12 years have passed since our last coverage of this topic and it was due for a refresh as White Dwarf itself seems to have gone through many refreshes. To help us with this discussion, we are joined by Campbell from the 40k Badcast again. He always brings some great insight. We hope you enjoy Episode 256... and are here for the four hour episode! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 0:44:35 - White Dwarf: Now and Again Pt 1 2:52:35 - White Dwarf: Now and Again Pt 2 3:46:10 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Creature Caster Arsenal Miniatures Game Bushido Miniatures Game Maelstrom Mixer Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 256 of The Independent Characters is a long one... and we even reigned it in! We had a lot to talk about here. We revisit episode 72, where we looked deep into the history and current issues of White Dwarf. In this episode we bridge the gap between episode 72 and now, in an episode we titled White Dwarf: Now and Again. Nearly 12 years have passed since our last coverage of this topic and it was due for a refresh as White Dwarf itself seems to have gone through many refreshes. To help us with this discussion, we are joined by Campbell from the 40k Badcast again. He always brings some great insight. We hope you enjoy Episode 256... and are here for the four hour episode! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress 0:44:35 - White Dwarf: Now and Again Pt 1 2:52:35 - White Dwarf: Now and Again Pt 2 3:46:10 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Creature Caster Arsenal Miniatures Game Bushido Miniatures Game Maelstrom Mixer Games Workshop The Black Library

https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander P.s for those of you who want to send stuff our way. Thank you in advance. Po BoxIsyander & Koda Po Box 1196, Tacoma, Wa, 98402, USAAnything below is made for (and by) the omnissiah. You can read it though, just a summary of the banger of a video you're watching.It's all chitin and biomorphs today! Dive into the ultimate Warhammer 40K lore guide on Hive Fleet Leviathan—the largest, deadliest Tyranid swarm ever to darken the galaxy. We track the fleet's rise from Behemoth and Kraken lessons learned, through Kryptman's infamous Galactic Cordon, the planet‑shattering Battle of Tarsis Ultra, and the grinding Octarius War that pitted Orks against 'Nids. Then we jump to the present‑day Fourth Tyrannic War as Nautilon, Promethor, and Grendyllus tear into Segmentum Pacificus, threaten the Sanctus Line, and march toward Terra itself.Along the way you'll meet Norn Emissaries, Neurolictors, Deathleaper, and other brand‑new bio‑horrors, learn how Leviathan perfects every mutation, and see why many fans think this is the Tyranid end‑game. We also preview future topics—Ecclesiarchy, Goge Vandire (pre‑Age of Apostasy), Commissars, the Octarius meat‑grinder—and ask YOU to vote on what drops next.If you love grimdark strategy, tabletop tactics, or just want the full story behind 40K's galaxy‑eating apex predator, hit play, smash like, and join our Patreon Legion for weekly bonus episodes, live hobby streams, polls, and an amazing community. The Hive Mind commands it!———TAGSWarhammer 40K, Tyranids, Hive Fleet Leviathan, Leviathan lore, Tyranid invasion, Fourth Tyrannic War, Octarius War, Kryptman Cordon, Fidus Kryptman, Battle of Tarsis Ultra, Devastation of Baal, Norn Emissary, Neurolictor, Deathleaper, Swarmlord, Hive Mind, Synapse creatures, Shadow in the Warp, Norn Queen, Genestealer cult, Orks vs Tyranids, Segmentum Pacificus, Sanctus Line, Bastior Sub‑Sector, Galaxy‑eating swarm, Bio‑Titans, Parasite of Mortrex, Hive Fleet Behemoth, Hive Fleet Kraken, Hive Fleet Grendyllus, Nautilon tendril, Promethor tendril, Imperial Guard vs Tyranids, Adeptus Custodes, Trajann Valoris, Lord Commander Solar, Space Marine lore, Ultramarines 4th Company, Uriel Ventris, Mortifactors Chapter, Death Korps of Krieg, Ecclesiarchy, Goge Vandire, Imperial Commissars, Leagues of Votann, Grimdark lore, 40K tabletop tactics, Games Workshop, Warhammer lore explained, Warhammer 40000, sci‑fi horror, alien swarm, miniature wargaming, lore deep dive, Hive Fleet tactics, Tyranid bioforms, Warhammer theory————————————Opinions expressed in this video are solely those of Isyander & Koda and in no way reflect the views or opinions of Games Workshop Ltd.Artwork throughout this video is used for educational purposes. if you see your artwork and would like an art credit, message me.Support the show

Episode 255 of The Independent Characters is all about our experience at Adepticon 2025! We are back from Milwaukee and along with Josh, Chelle, and Carl will be a host of interviews with those of us who went to AdeptiCon in 2025. We had to repost this since Chelle decided she wants to join this episode. She says that she has "Things to say" about AdeptiCon. What that is... is any of our guesses! We will talk about the events and classes we attended as well as the people we met and spoke with. Finally we will give our opinions on this years AdeptiCon and how it performs in it's new location! We hope you enjoy Episode 255. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice 0:12:45 - Hobby Progress, & Games Played 0:54:00 - Adepticon 2025 Review 1:42:45 - Interview with Blake & Ed of LAtCS 2:09:45 - Interview with Craig & Skye 2:35:45 - Interview with Travis of LAtCS 2:54:00 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Creature Caster Arsenal Miniatures Game Bushido Miniatures Game Maelstrom Mixer Basement of Death (the Space Hulk guys!) Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 255 of The Independent Characters is all about our experience at Adepticon 2025! We are back from Milwaukee and along with Josh, Chelle, and Carl will be a host of interviews with those of us who went to AdeptiCon in 2025. We had to repost this since Chelle decided she wants to join this episode. She says that she has "Things to say" about AdeptiCon. What that is... is any of our guesses! We will talk about the events and classes we attended as well as the people we met and spoke with. Finally we will give our opinions on this years AdeptiCon and how it performs in it's new location! We hope you enjoy Episode 255. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice 0:12:45 - Hobby Progress, & Games Played 0:54:00 - Adepticon 2025 Review 1:42:45 - Interview with Blake & Ed of LAtCS 2:09:45 - Interview with Craig & Skye 2:35:45 - Interview with Travis of LAtCS 2:54:00 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Adepticon Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Creature Caster Arsenal Miniatures Game Bushido Miniatures Game Maelstrom Mixer Basement of Death (the Space Hulk guys!) Games Workshop The Black Library

https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander P.s for those of you who want to send stuff our way. Thank you in advance. Po BoxIsyander & Koda Po Box 1196, Tacoma, Wa, 98402, USAAnything below is made for (and by) the omnissiah. You can read it though, just a summary of the banger of a video you're watching.———TAGSWarhammer 40000, Warhammer 40k, Devastation of Baal, Destruction of Cryptus, Blood Angels, Tyranids, Hive Fleet Leviathan, Dante, Commander Dante, Mephiston, Lord of Death, Gabriel Seth, Flesh Tearers, Shield of Baal, Battle of Baal, Cryptus Campaign, Blood Angels Lore, Tyranid Invasion, Space Marine Battles, Hive Fleet Lore, Warhammer Lore, Imperium of Man, Adeptus Astartes, Sanguinius, Baal Prime, Baal Secundus, Exterminatus, Warhammer History, Hive Mind, Genestealers, Broodlord, Carnifex, Termagants, Hormagaunts, Hive Tyrant, Hive Ships, Space Hulk, Imperial Navy, Adepta Sororitas, Sisters of Battle, Militarum Tempestus, Astra Militarum, Imperial Guard, Grimdark Lore, Sci-Fi Battles, Galaxy in Flames, Survival of Baal, Fall of Cryptus, Leviathan Rising, Space Marines vs Tyranids, Alien Invasion, Tyranid Swarm, Epic Battles, Black Library, Warhammer Community, tabletop wargaming, lore explained, battle analysis, Warhammer novels, WH40K Narrative, Warhammer explained, grimdark universe, apocalyptic war, Tyranid tactics, Space Marine tactics, Warhammer campaigns, Baal system, Baalite defense, psychic warfare, Space Marine heroes, Imperium's last stand, legendary battles, WH40k universe, Blood Angels Chapter, Tyranid organisms, Warhammer strategy, tabletop gaming, wargame storytelling, dramatic Warhammer battles, Emperor's Angels, Tyranid Bioforms, Baal Devastation aftermath.————————————Opinions expressed in this video are solely those of Isyander & Koda and in no way reflect the views or opinions of Games Workshop Ltd.Artwork throughout this video is used for educational purposes. if you see your artwork and would like an art credit, message me.Support the show

Episode 254 of The Independent Characters brings in a couple of amazing guests to join us in The Warrior Lodge! First we have Liz Apke, prolific painter and awesome IC's Community Member. You're going to love what she has to say about the Grand Narrative. We also bring in Troy Weis. One of the amazing event coordinators of the now famous Space Hulk event at Adepticon and one of the hosts of the Playin' and Slayin' Podcast from the Basement of Death guys. There is some really great conversation this episode. Some things that made our hosts really stop and consider different opinions here. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it. Welcome to Episode 254 Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, & Games Played 0:45:10 - The Warrior Lodge - 6 Questions! 2:16:05 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Maelstrom Mixer Playin' & Slayin' Podcast Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 254 of The Independent Characters brings in a couple of amazing guests to join us in The Warrior Lodge! First we have Liz Apke, prolific painter and awesome IC's Community Member. You're going to love what she has to say about the Grand Narrative. We also bring in Troy Weis. One of the amazing event coordinators of the now famous Space Hulk event at Adepticon and one of the hosts of the Playin' and Slayin' Podcast from the Basement of Death guys. There is some really great conversation this episode. Some things that made our hosts really stop and consider different opinions here. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it. Welcome to Episode 254 Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, & Games Played 0:45:10 - The Warrior Lodge - 6 Questions! 2:16:05 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goblin Hobbies - Makers of the Stampin' Plates Maelstrom Mixer Playin' & Slayin' Podcast Games Workshop The Black Library

The end of 2024 brings us around to our annual Warhammer 40k Year in Review Episode. Typically we go down an entire list of all releases for the year and weigh in on our opinions of them. However, this year we have a lot to celebrate here and so we are going to change it up a little bit. Not only is it the end of 2024 and the beginning of a new year, it is the 250th Episode of The Independent Characters Podcast. And although we took a couple of breaks on the way here, we have indeed made it to this milestone episode. However, for us it isn't about quantity so much as it is about quality. So we will take some time to discuss a little bit of the history of the show, where we see it going, and what is going on currently. Then, instead of boiling 2024 down to a list of releases by Games Workshop, we will discuss our various favorites of the year in depth. What was our favorite game played of the year? Who was our favorite opponent? What was our favorite release? All of this and more will be discussed as we meander through our opening episode of 2025! And while we don't know exactly how much longer we will have Campbell on our staff before he heads back to the 40k Badcast, we have him now. We hope you enjoy Episode 250! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played 0:48:00 - 2024 Year in Review: Pt 1 1:28:30 - 2024 Year in Review: Pt 2 2:02:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer Media Network Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library SeeWaaagh's (Andrew) Instagram Feed

Episode 249 of The Independent Characters has Carl, Josh, and Campbell discussing the merits of Collaborative Wargaming. What does that mean? Well you will find out more when you listen, but at it's core it involves working together to improve your gaming experience. Whether you are playing in a Team Tournament, or launching the greatest narrative campaign this side of the Cicatrix Maledictum, you are going to want to take a listen to this episode for tips, tricks, and inspiration! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress 1:10:30 - Collaborative Gaming: Part 1 1:50:50 - Collaborative Gaming: Part 2 2:20:25 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR The 40k Badcast Tablewar Charities 40kHamslam on Instagram Hawaii 'War on the Shore' Charity GT 2025 Games Workshop The Black Library

This episode Clint, Josh, and Bryan pledged their eternal service to the Emperor and suited up in some fancy new blue power armor to defend humanity in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2! While only one of us has played the series' first entry, the Warhammer atmosphere and Saber Interactive's tight and polished co-op gameplay pulled all three of the guys through to victory. Its rare in today's video game release landscape to get a well-scoped and extremely high fidelity co-op campaign like Space Marine 2's, so if you are a fan of co-op PVE, enjoy the Warhammer Universe, or just like stomping around as a giant space marine then be sure to check this one out! So suit up with Bryan, Josh, and Clint as they face down the Tyranid scourge in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2!Three Word Reviews:Bryan - Epic Cooperative Crusade Josh - Big Boots, FilledClint - Gears of Warhammer

Episode 247 of The Independent Characters witnesses the return of Josh to the show! We continue to have Campbell from the 40kBadcast as our adopted Podcast Partner while Dan is on Paternity leave! (Congrats Dan by the way!) In this episode Carl, Campbell, and Josh discuss the benefits and drawbacks of two different styles of lists. On one hand, there are those who never, or rarely change anything in their list. While on the other hand, you have those who enjoy changing up their lists every game. We will go into the pros and cons of each option, and maybe a few ideas on how you might want to adjust your approach. And yes, that is still new intro music you are hearing at the beginning of the episode. We are going to stick with it for awhile, at least as long as Campbell is guest starring on the show, and see how you folks adapt to it! Be sure to let us know your feedback! This episode will drop on November 15th. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress 1:05:00 - Fixed Lists and List Fixers 2:13:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR The 40k Badcast Tablewar Charities Goonhammer Trench Crusade Interview Hawaii 'War on the Shore' Charity GT 2025 Games Workshop The Black Library

Lethal Hammer Pod: Episode #02: For The Emperor   We are back to the Dark Imperium with more news, features and lore than you can poke a Tyranid with. On tonight's episode we look at Space Marine 2, the new wave of Dark Angels and the Emperor of Man. Find Lethal Mullet Podcast on: Apple / Stitcher / Spotify / Google Play / Podbean / IheartRadio Contact: Site: fpnet.podbean.com Twitter: @fanpodnetwork Facebook & Instagram: Fandom Podcast Network Adam: @thelethalmullet (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) FPN Master Feed: fpnet.podbean.com Catch the flagship show: Culture Clash, Blood of Kings, and the host of amazing podcasts covering all of fandom. #lethalhammerpod #warhhamer #gamesworkshop

Episode 236 of The Independent Characters has us bringing out the Big Guns! We have not only the return of none other than Justin Keefer to the program, but we also bring in Campbell McLaughlin from the 40k Badcast as well as Phil Hall from The Glacial Geek for a round of The Warrior Lodge! We will cover a variety of topics in this lengthy episode. It will be a long episode but one that we feel will bring you more entertainment than its length would imply. We hope you enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice 0:00:17 - Workbench and Hobby Progress 0:41:45 - Warrior Lodge: Part 1 1:58:45 - Warrior Lodg: Part 2 2:42:45 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Games Workshop The Black Library Trench Crusade The 40k Badcast The Glacial Geek Goobertown Hobbies video on YouTuber Bias

Hey Podtimists, This week David tries to fight his dad and Chase tries to fight the Tyranid scourge. Then we finally Do the Dew. Dewey's Adventure was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - What David has been playing (3:27) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (13:01) - Kingdom Hearts 2 (16:15) - What Chase has been playing (16:29) - Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 (32:23) - Shogun Showdown (41:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (42:43) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (45:49) - Good Games! Featuring Dewey's Adventure (1:16:42) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Kingdom Hearts 2 Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Shogun Showdown Dewey's Adventure

Episode 244 of The Independent Characters has us joined by Phil Hall, also known as The Glacial Geek (check out his YouTube Channel!). Phil and Carl spent quite a bit of time together during this years Nova Open Tabletop Wargaming Convention and while there we had a lot of conversation around painting, playing, and Kill Team. Phil has agreed to join Carl for an episode all about Small Unit Actions in the Warhammer 40k universe. This includes the new version of Kill Team and a bit about what we hope to expect there, in addition to Boarding Actions. These two unique ways of playing in the Warhammer 40k universe offer very different experiences from both each other, and how other games of Warhammer 40k are played! We hope you enjoy Episode 244. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Workbench and Hobby Progress 0:35:35 - Small Unit Actions: Kill Team 1:13:40 - Small Unit Actions: Boarding Actions 1:44:10 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR The Glacial Geek YouTube Channel Glacial Geek Nova Coverage Games Workshop The Black Library

The PS5 Pro has landed, but not upright unless you pay 25 dollars! Xeno's abound in Space Marine 2! God of War: Ragnarok makes its debut on the PC but unfortunately Josh has plans that day! We can't get no satisfaction, but definitely get Satisfactory! Squeenix isn't messing around with Playstation's nonsense any more. And finally, the Switch 2 has been leaked! PS5 Pro Technical Presentation: PS5 Pro Technical Presentation hosted by Mark Cerny PS5 Pro Gives Massive Boost to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Article by GameRant Square Enix Confirms New Release Strategy for Final Fantasy Series - Article by GameRant Nintendo Switch 2 to be revealed this month following another huge leak - Article by Express.co.uk Nintendo Switch 2 first game officially announced - Article by Gaming Bible Images of the Switch 2: https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-2-leaked-images/ / https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1fjp352/photos_of_switch_2_factory_prototypes_have_leaked/?share_id=crRUWVQR6VaXSqSyU1HnA&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 Accessory maker claims switch 2 photo leak is real: Article by GameRant God of War Ragnarok's PC port is getting two new features before the PS5 version, and one of them stops companions from spoiling puzzles - Article by GamesRadar Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. - Saber Interactive (Steam, PS5, XBOX Series, Available Now) Satisfactory - Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven! - Coffee Stain Studios (Steam, Consoles TBA) God of War Ragnarök - Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. (Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive (Steam, Available Now)  

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Make sure you stay through the end of the episode to hear a potential new intro song for the show! Let us know your thoughts. Episode 242 of The Independent Characters has us joined by Skye Herrick, who is filling in for Josh at the moment. Skye and Carl spend time discussing how Warhammer 40k (and other gaming related things) can help both your personal and professional life. What skills they help develop, and how you can think about balancing your time for what is important to you. Special Thanks to Corporate Citizen for their music! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice 0:19:40 - Hobby Progress, and Games Played 0:52:20 - The Role of 40k in Life and Work Pt 1 1:37:10 - The Role of 40k in Life and Work Pt 2 1:57:40 - Show Closing 1:58:40 - Preview of potential new opening music Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer Media Network Life After the Cover Save Podcast Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library Corporate Citizen

Josh will be on a (hopefully) short hiatus from the show. In the meantime we will have a rotating cast of guest hosts as we continue to move forward. Unfortunately, this puts our video efforts temporarily on hold (except for when we do remote interviews). However, the shows audio content continues! This episode has Carl joined by friend, local friendly game store owner, and sponsor, Skye Herrick of Herrick Games and Hobbies! After our usual hobby progress and games played section, we move on to our main topic which seeks to answer the question, "How do you create and sustain a positive gaming community?" With Skye joining us, we have some interesting insight into how the answer to that question may differ for a business as opposed to someone running a club or just local group of friends. We also discuss a bit of the Hobby Progress Challenge for 2024/2025 - if you aren't aware of it, you can find more information on our website. We hope you enjoy!

Make sure you stay through the end of the episode for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about our 2024/2025 Hobby Progress Challenge! Episode 240 of The Independent Characters brings on two special guests from the newly reconstituted Life After the Cover Save Podcast. Ed and Travis join us for a great round table discussion! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played 1:18:00 - The Warrior Lodge Part 1 2:10:05 - The Warrior Lodge Part 2 2:51:35 - Final Discussion and Show Closing 2:58:35  - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2024/2025 Hobby Progress Challenge Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer Media Network Life After the Cover Save Podcast Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 239 of The Independent Characters has us finally returning to our Show of Force series! This time we are covering the Leagues of Votann! To help us out, we bring in the famous Dave Taylor! Dave has been a fixture in the miniature wargaming scene for over thirty years. A peerless hobbiest, and incredible painter. Dave has a fantastic Leagues of Votann army. As usual, we issue a warning with this type of show to protect your wallets and tread cautiously as our excitement about the army grows! We hope you enjoy Episode 239! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played 1:19:00 - The Leagues of Votann Part 1 2:21:30 - The Leagues of Votann Part 2 3:19:35 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer Media Network The Art of Books series Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library Build, Paint, Play Podcast

Episode 238 of The Independent Characters sees Josh and Carl take a historical and current view at The Lost and The Damned. Don't know what that is exactly? Don't worry we will fill you in soon. We think this leads to some very interesting conversation around the current state of the Warhammer 40k Ruleset, how tight it is, and how you can break free of the constraints that may be inhibiting your gaming! Additionally, we include an interview with Adepticon organizers Hank Edley and Matt Weeks. This interview was originally recorded for our Patreon subscribers, but we felt that the topics touched on here really apply to so many people who attend that fantastic event. We discuss why the decision to move to Milwaukee happened and how it came about. As well as what the future of Adepticon holds! We hope you enjoy Episode 238! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played 0:57:00 - The Lost and The Damned 1:56:45 - Interview with Adepticon organizers 2:30:35 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer Media Network Adepticon Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 237 of The Independent Characters has special guest Dan Boyd of the 40k Badcast crew joining us to go into a deep dive about Necromunda House Orlock and exactly why he decided to model for the cover of the House of Iron book. We spend a lot of time talking about the Maelstrom Mixer 40k narrative event that Carl attended in San Jose, and then launch into a 2+ hour discussion about House Orlock. Get your combat shotguns ready, as we hope you enjoy Episode 237! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played 1:26:30 - Underhive Faction - House Orlock: Part 1 2:17:30 - Underhive Faction - House Orlock: Part 2 3:00:50 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Goonhammer Media Network Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 236 of The Independent Characters has us returning to the shelves and storage at the back of the Astronomicon to uncover more Warhammer 40k collectible materials. In our second go around of Rare Warhammer 40k Materials, Carl and Josh discuss several art books as well as a graphic novel which is set in the Horus Heresy era and completes a story that was left untold! With this episode being heavily art-focused, we would recommend checking out our YouTube Channel and seeing some of the graphics that are displayed in review. We hope you enjoy Episode 236! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Workbench and Hobby Progress 0:44:35 - Rare 40k Materials 2: Part 1 1:22:25 - Rare 40k Materials 2: Part 2 2:32:20 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Games Workshop The Black Library

Episode 235 of The Independent Characters takes us, primarily, on a review and recounting of Adepticon from Josh and Jody's point of view. Originally we had expected to include a bunch of information about the various game stores and events Carl went to when on vacation in Australia, but things didn't quite work out as planned on that front. If you ARE interested in the Australia Trip, Carl will discuss that as bonus content for our Patreon members of all levels. However, Josh and Jody go into detail about Adepticon, what events they attended and provide some advice for those going in a long discussion. We hope you enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice 0:19:35 - Workbench and Hobby Progress 1:05:35 - Games Played and Adepticon 2:25:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Chris Will (Nahumck) Therapy Website Games Workshop The Black Library

https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander Everything below is for the omnissiah. But like, you can read it if you want. Just a synopsis of the video you're watching. Genestealer Cults are one of the most insidious threats within the Warhammer 40K universe, serving as a hidden menace that can arise from within the very societies they seek to overthrow. Originating from the Tyranids' vanguard species, the Genestealers, these cults infect and subvert planets before the arrival of a Tyranid Hive Fleet, acting as an advance force that sows chaos and disruption. This intricate blending of horror, intrigue, and warfare makes the Genestealer Cults a fascinating topic for any episode dedicated to exploring the darker corners of the 40K lore.At the heart of a Genestealer Cult is the Patriarch, the original Genestealer that founded the cult. Around this figure, a complex hierarchy forms, including the Magus, Primus, and a variety of hybrid generations, each playing a role in the cult's growth and its eventual uprising. These hybrids range from almost human-like fourth-generation hybrids to the monstrous purestrain Genestealers, demonstrating the cult's evolutionary diversity. The cult's insidious spread through a society is often camouflaged by the guise of a religious or political movement, with later generations of hybrids being able to infiltrate their host society with ease.A Genestealer Cult's ultimate goal is to prepare the world for the coming of the Tyranid Hive Fleet. To this end, they engage in subversive activities, building their numbers and influence until they can launch a devastating uprising. This is a double-edged sword, as the cult's members worship the Tyranids as divine beings, not realizing or caring that their "salvation" will result in their consumption by the very gods they revere.Their fate is a tragic aspect of their existence. Despite their fanatical loyalty to the Tyranids, once a Hive Fleet arrives, the cultists and their offspring are consumed, their biomass harvested to fuel the Tyranid war effort. This grim cycle highlights the existential horror at the core of the Genestealer Cults' narrative, making them a compelling subject for discussion.Exploring the Genestealer Cults offers insights into the themes of corruption, belief, and the horror of losing one's identity to a higher, uncaring power. Their complex society, with its unique blend of human and alien elements, poses an existential threat to the Imperium from within, showcasing the grimdark nature of the Warhammer 40K universe.TIMESTAMPS —— 0:00:00 Intro0:01:30 The Stuff that is No Longer Canon0:10:37 A Bugs Life0:11:02 Gen 10:20:16 Gen 20:21:33 Gen 30:23:49 Gen 40:29:32 An aside on the Kelermorphs0:33:11 Gen 50:37:45 What is the Point of the Genestealers0:46:47 There's a Gen 6?!0:56:21 Our Little Conspiracy Theory1:17:29 The Genestealers' Biggest Problem1:21:32 Closing Thoughts and Unboxing Time——————————  TAGSWarhammer 40K, Genestealer Cults, Tyranids, Patriarch, Magus, Primus, Hive Fleet, Imperium, hybrid generations, purestrain Genestealers, existential horror, uprising, biomass, narrative exploration, corruption, belief————————————Opinions expressed in this video are solely those of Isyander & Koda and in no way reflect the views or opinions of Games Workshop Ltd.Artwork throughout this video is used for educational purposes. if you see your artwork and would like an art credit, message me.Support the show

Episode 234 of The Independent Characters has us taking a close look at the Sociology of Warhammer 40K Gaming Groups. We will delve into the various social dynamics within Warhammer 40,000 gaming groups such as clubs, friend groups, tournament scenes, conventions, etc. We discuss how these microcosms build camaraderie, negotiate conflicts, and create inclusive spaces for diverse players. We hope you enjoy the show! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice 0:12:30 - Workbench, and Hobby Progress 1:15:50 - Unity in the Grimdark Future: Part 1 2:15:30 - Unity in the Grimdark Future: Part 2 2:49:10 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Games Workshop The Black Library  

Episode 233 of The Independent Characters takes an in depth look at the psychology behind collecting Warhammer 40k. We are going to explore the benefits and pitfalls of the hobby and take a look at some strategies for not increasing your "closet of opportunity"... unless that makes you happy! To help us with this we are joined for an interview with Christopher Will, a psychologist operating out of Southern California. We didn't realize how long this episode had gotten as we explored this topic - so strap yourselves in for a pretty lengthy 3 hours of awesomeness! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress 0:49:50 - The Psychology of Collecting Warhammer 40k: Part 1 1:34:00 - The Psychology of Collecting Warhammer 40k: Part 2 2:16:30 - Interview with Christopher Will 2:56:40 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Chris Will (Nahumck) Therapy Website Games Workshop The Black Library

In Episode 232 we are joined by not one, but two, distinguished guests! Distinguished may be pushing it, but we are joined by Campbel McLaughlin and Dan Boyd of the 40k Badcast! Two of our favorite people in 40k provide us with a ton of great discussion around various topics that are floating around the Warhammer universe at this time in an episode we are calling The Warrior Lodge - Collab Edition! We hope you enjoy Episode 232 as much as we did recording it! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice 0:13:25 - Workbench and Hobby Progress 1:05:00 - Legions Imerialis: History of the game 1:37:00 - Legions Imerialis: New Rules, New Fun 2:26:55 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR The 40k Badcast Games Workshop The Black Library Brushstroke Painting Guide on applying transfers

On this Monday episode of Grinding Gear, the new time btw: Palworld has taken the steam by storm, but is plagiarism afoot? Is Ai the villain in this tale? Is it really hard not to call them Pokemon. We are the judge! Garrett and Kyle also tell the tales of their many watchings and playings over the holiday break. Garrett is smitten by Freiren. Kyle's friends conspire to get him a Tyranid army ready to paint.

Episode 230 of The Independent Characters has us return for an update to our Show of Force for the new Space Marines and Tyranid Codexes! Be warned that Show of Force episodes tend to be damaging to people's wallets. We have two great guests join us as well to talk about each of the armies from a competetive perspective (which is not really our expertise!) and they do a fantastic job of educating us. We hope you enjoy our first episode of 2024! Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction 0:11:00 - Workbench and Hobby Progress 0:42:10 - Show of Force: 10th Ed Space Marines 1:37:45 - Show of Force: 10th Ed Tyranids 2:23:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Forge World Games Workshop The Black Library  

Episode 224 sees Josh and Carl joined by Aaron and Justin. If you are looking for a lot of Warhammer 40k hobby progress and games played... well this isn't going to be the episode for you. Just warning you right now. We do however, spend quite a bit of time talking about the various board games we played at our annual 'Geekend' event we do our in central California. (By the way the game we couldn't remember the name of was called Wavelength!) Eventually we get into the meat of the episode and spend some time discussing current topics within the Warhammer 40k Community (or maybe it's just our perception on the community!). Either way it is a hour and a half of discussion and we hope you share your opinions with us in our Discord server or Facebook group! We hope you enjoy Episode 224. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Guest Introduction, and Elite Choice 0:14:30 - Workbench and Hobby Progress 0:52:05 - The Warrior Lodge: Part 1 1:32:50 - The Warrior Lodge: Part 2 2:14:40 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Forge World Games Workshop The Black Library

In Episode 223 of The IC's we delve back into the Underhive to take a deep dive look at House Delaque (also known as the House of Shadows)! In this episode, Josh and Carl will take a look at everything from the history of the gang, the model line, and how it is played. We hope you enjoy Episode 223. Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Guest Introduction, and Elite Choice 0:08:15 - Workbench and Hobby Progress 0:34:00 - House of Shadows: Part 1 1:46:35 - House of Shadows: Part 2 2:14:35 - Final Thoughts and show closing Relevant Links: The Independent Characters Patreon Tablewar! - SPONSOR Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR Forge World Games Workshop The Black Library