The Vanguard Tactics Podcast: A Warhammer Podcast

Welcome to the Vanguard Tactics Podcast! This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more confident 40K player. Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it is personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top. Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching career, the Vanguard Tactics Academy, he emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play above winning at all costs. Your host is Dave Kolmel, a combat veteran turned lawyer who has had a passion for the game of 40K since 1995. Dave loves every aspect of the hobby, and loves talking about it with Stephen and the show's various guests, encouraging and spreading Stephen's motto of sportsmanship and fair play both on the podcast and at tournaments. Come join us to learn about Warhammer 40,000, how to be a better player and opponent at the tabletop, and how to get the most out of this amazing hobby.

Warhammer 40K: Preparing for the World Championships in Atlanta

Dave talks with Matt Lorah and Lachlan Rigg from Team VT about what they're doing and going to do to prepare for the upcoming World Championships of Warhammer in Atlanta, GA, USA on November 22-24, 2024.

11-12
38:53

Warhammer 40K: New Points New Meta?

In this episode, Dave talks with Stephen and Jord about where all of the factions of Warhammer 40,000 currently sit and how the new points changes from October 2024 may likely affect them each. Special thanks to Stat Check for all the work they do to compile the massive stats from 40K that we referred to in this episode.  Please check out their full website at www.stat-check.com.  

10-28
01:14:13

Warhammer 40K: The Army of Faith

In this episode, Stephen is back to talk about all of his recent successes and lessons learned from playing the Army of Faith, rather than relying on the Bringers of Flame in order bring his #AdeptaSororitas army to victory at multiple recent events.

10-17
53:04

Warhammer 40K: Codex Blood Angels Review

It's time to get bloody with Dave and Jord as they review the new Blood Angels codex and some of the changes to this historic model range. [Note: we had some problems with sound distortion on Dave's mic, but it gets better as the episode goes on.  Our apologies for sending you something less than our usual quality, but with everyone's time being limited lately, we decided to give you what we had rather than wait a couple more weeks to re-record it.]

09-25
01:12:36

Warhammer 40K: Codex Imperial Agents Review

Mike and Dave review the army rule, detachments, and some of the unique units for the new Codex: Imperial Agents for Warhammer 40K.

09-10
45:57

Warhammer 40: Dark Angels in the Pariah Nexus and at Sheffield

VT Coach Ben Jones talks with Dave about his recent run with the Space Marines of the Unforgiven chapter at the Sheffield Super Major, as well as his thoughts on how Dark Angels will fare in the Pariah Nexus and 40K 10.5 edition.

07-30
45:10

Warhammer 40K: Death Guard in the Pariah Nexus

This week, Dave chats with Death Guard specialist and host of the Disgustingly Resilient podcast, Aiden Smalley, about the bringers of life and plague, the #DeathGuard in the #PariahNexus missions, and the effects that all of the changes to #Warhammer40K version 10.5 have had on this faction.

07-23
59:14

Warhammer 40K: The Leagues of Votann in the Pariah Nexus

In this episode, special guest Tom Lowman from the 6+++ Show and Rock and Stone podcasts joins Dave and the Handsomest Man in 40K, Jake Harding, to talk about the Grimdark Future's stout dwarves inside the #PariahNexus.

07-18
01:03:44

Warhammer 40K: Sisters Codex with new Points!

Dave and Stephen talk hard realities and reasonable expectations in the new Codex: Adepta Sororitas in light of the new points changes in the latest Munitorum Field Manual. Rather than rush out a review of the new Codex, we decided to wait until we could discuss the new points as well, since these changes have a deep effect on the efficiacy of the Codex for at least the next 3 months.

06-27
01:05:13

Warhammer 40K: Codex Genestealer Cult

The Handsomest Man in 40K is back on the show to talk about the beauty and majesty of muscle beach, and how you, too, should join in Ascension Day!

06-16
01:33:13

Warhammer 40K: Codex Chaos Space Marines Review - Part 2

Mike joins Dave this week to finish reviewing the new Codex Chaos Space Marines!

05-29
01:21:23

Warhammer 40K: Codex Chaos Space Marines Review - Part 1

Stephen gives his opinions on the army rule and first 3 detachments from the new Chaos Space Marines Codex for 10th Edition Warhammer 40K.

05-21
01:12:03

Warhammer 40K: Codex Adeptus Custodes Review!

Michael is back on the show to help Dave review the new Codex: Adeptus Custodes for 10th Edition Warhammer 40,000!  

05-15
58:34

Warammer 40K: Codex Orks in 10th Edition!

Dave and special guest Seth "the Mad Dok" Oster from Team VT and the Signals from the Frontline Podcast review the detachments and some key model changes in the new Codex: Orks for 10th Edition 40K!

04-24
01:11:17

Warhammer 40K: How to Review a Codex

Stephen and Dave walk through the steps of breaking down a codex to help figure out where to begin, as Stephen begins his journey back to the Sisters of Battle.  #AdeptaSororitas

04-09
01:04:49

Warhammer 40K: Starting a New Faction

In this episode, Stephen and Dave talk about starting a new faction, the process of digging into a new Codex or Index and deciding where to start, how to put together your first test list for that faction, and other considerations.  Whether you're a veteran to the hobby or a brand new player curious about where to begin, you won't want to miss this episode!

04-02
01:00:43

Warhammer 40k: Tau Empire 10th Edition Codex Review

Stephen and Dave discuss the new Codex: Tau Empire for Warhammer 40K, including the new detachment rules, enhancements, stratagems, and the biggest changes to unit datasheets. 

03-25
01:09:15

Warhammer 40K: The Monolith Heard 'Round the World

In this episode, Dave talks with LVO winner and Vanguard Tactics coach Matt Lorah about Matt's games at the Las Vegas Open 2024, dropping Monoliths into people's backyards, and his love of pancakes.

03-06
01:14:11

What It Means to Be a Good Opponent

Steve and Dave sit down to talk about how to be a good opponent at the table, whether you're in a competitive or more casual tabletop game environment and signs of someone who is not being a good opponent. #Warhammer40K #Warhammer #GamesWorkshop #Gaming #TabletopWargames #TabletopGames #VanguardTactics

02-26
01:07:17

Warhammer 40K: Codex Dark Angels Review

Dave is joined by special guest Adam Camilleri (from "Forge the Narrative" and "That Old World Charm" podcasts) to talk about the fate of the Unforgiven in their new 10th Edition Codex. (Note: Sorry for the delay on this one!  LVO and work slowed me down from uploading! - DK) #AdWIP #40K #WarhammerCommunity

02-02
01:16:32

John Chalkley Jr.

I absolutely love this podcast. while I am a bronze student I absolutely love the academy as well. Bless everyone at Vanguard Tactics. Emperor Protects!

07-11 Reply

Martyn Hughes

Really good insight and format, enjoyed the content

01-12 Reply

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