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A Warhammer 40K Podcast. A not too analytical look at Games Workshop, 40K, AOS, and more. Gaming, mini-painting, hobby, and all the news about it are right here.
Interested in other game systems? We dabble in Dungeons and Dragons, historicals, one off games, and more.

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40k, dnd, warhammer, miniature painting, gaming news.
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This week Shane and Austin discuss lore. Are things too big? Are they at their limit?
This week we discuss the 2026 New Year’s Reveals and Shane rants about female Custodes haters for 20 minutes 
This week Shane and Austin hit the armory and discuss which Warhammer 40K weapons they want to own. There’s so much firepower and heavy hitters in the universe that it’s hard to choose. Let us know below what your favorite weapon is.   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp  
Recent trends in the past couple editions of Warhammer 40K has seen the game cater more and more to streamlining and competitive gaming. Is the time right for a new version of 40K to be developed to take us back to basics? What would you include in a “Classic edition”? Let us know below! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp  
This week Shane and Austin discuss terrain in Warhammer 40k and what changes could be made to it to make for a better system.   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
This was originally a Members Only episode for YouTube. As a Christmas gift we are releasing it for free. Last time Shane and Austin discussed the depictions of Superman as seen in the 1978 Superman: The Movie and the 2013 film Man of Steel. Now in Part 2 they review the latest Superman film with Superman (2025). Is this the best Superman we have ever gotten? Find out now!
This was originally planned as a Members only episode but with our Memberships ending we are releasing this free as a Christmas gift to our viewers. This was a very spirited discussion we had about the different portrayals of Superman and what his character represents. As a challenge, Shane had Austin watch Man of Steel and Austin had Shane watch Superman (1978). Which Superman is closer to the ideals Superman represents and which is the better film? Part 2 will contain our review of Superman (2025). Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
Get ready, our beloved Grimdarkness is coming to the world of Total War. At the Video Game Awards Creative Assembly announced Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and we couldn’t be more excited. After the care, love, and attention that went into the Total War: Warhammer trilogy for Warhammer Fantasy Battles, we can’t wait to see what they do for our favorite Sci-Fi setting. This episode Shane and Austin discuss the news about the new game and get hyped. Are you getting it when it releases? Let us know below!  Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
This week Shane mounts his soapbox and preaches against the evils of alternating activations. While a popular system in games, its implementation in 40K would be awkward. Do you think it could work? Let Shane know below! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
In the grimdarkness of the far future, there is only war. The overall plot for the lore of Warhammer 40,000 has hardly advanced after decades. Why has the story not advanced? This week Shane and Austin take a look at the lore and discuss why the stagnation of the lore is a key element of creating a tabletop wargame sandbox setting. If you had to move the plot along, what would you do? Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
This week Shane and Austin get in the Christmas spirit. They are presenting a top 3 list of potential gift ideas for the Warhammer 40K players in your life. They'll break down what's hot this season from gaming, apparel, and collectables. Let us know below what you've got on your list this season. Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
With the rise of sports betting apps  and the ease of gambling, Shane and Austin ask could gambling come to Warhammer? Warhammer 40k already has massive tournaments with hundreds of players, what if people could put money on the outcome. Are the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings setting their sight on the tabletop? This week the Fanatics discuss this hypothetical situation and how it might impact the hobby scene. Do you think we’ll see bets in it on Warhammer matches? Let us know below!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
Warhammer fans are eating good. So much cool stuff got revealed during the Warhammer Preview and Shane and Austin are here to talk about it. From Warhammer Quest: Darkwater, to new Grand Cathay, 500 Worlds, and new characters for 40K there’s so much to discuss! Let us know below what you're most excited for! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
Hey there, Football Fans! The newest season of Blood Bowl has recently released and this week Shane and Austin are breaking down why you HAVE to try this game. Blood Bowl Season 3 is a great place for the game to be with many fixes to the previous edition and new features that help get the action going on the field. With the arrival of the Tomb Kings and Bretonnians to modern Blood Bowl, it’s going to be a fun time. Let us know below if you’re picking up the starter set or what your favorite team is!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
This week we turn to the friendly local game store and discuss what our favorite features are in a successful game shop. We’ll cover both wishlisting and good business sense. It’s important to have a fantastic place to play our games at. Let us know below what features are important to you when it comes to FLGs.   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
Remember when the Imperial Guard used to be fun? 40KFanatics remembers… this week Shane and Austin discuss the Astra Militarum and how they have suffered under 10th edition. From regimental overload to free wargear and loss of flavor, our favorite conscripts are having a rough time. Let us known below what you think. Have GW fumbled their handling of the Guard in 10th edition?  
After tackling the AP problem in Warhammer 40K, Shane and Austin turn their attention this week to the prevalence of re-rolls in 10th edition and how much of a problem it’s causing. What do you think? Are re-rolls a major issue for the game?   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
As the year begins to wind down, it’s time again for another round of Christmas Battleforce Boxes for Warhammer 40K. This week Shane and Austin are going through this years Battleforce Boxes and reviewing their contents. From Space Marines, to Krieg, Tau, and others… we’re getting some good stuff this holiday season. Which box are you hoping to get? Let us know below!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
“Big guns never tire” has never been more true than lately in the past couple editions. It feels like every weapon has AP nowadays and it’s making the game a bit too deadly it feels like. This week Shane and Austin discuss AP and what could be done to tone it down. Does it need toned down? Let us know below!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
The time has finally come. After a year of waiting for the Kickstarter to ship, Austin has gotten his stinking paws upon The Roleplaying Game of the Planet of the Apes. This exciting new RPG allows players to experience a future where humanity has found themselves at the bottom of the simian hierarchy as seen in the beloved 60's and 70's film series. Shane and Austin got a chance to play the game and Austin had his first experience acting as the Game Master for a roleplaying game. In this episode they'll go over how the game played, what hurdles were faced as a first time GM, and how with a little flexibility it all works out in the end. Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
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