Combat Phase

We are back to go through the winter FAQ for AoS from this week then have another Black Library author introduction--this time and interview with Thomas Parrott, author of Isha's Lament and more stories (even in the Advent Calendar). 

Enjoy and happy holidays everyone! We'll be off next week for Christmas.

Thomas Parrott: @parotttd

Direct download: Ep_302_-_Winter_FAQ__Author_Thomas_Parrott.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:48am PDT

We give some first impressions from the Slaves to Darkness new battletome for AoS then launch into the revival of the Combat Phase Book Club. Obviously, SPOILERS! Though Kenny and Shawn cover this book together we'd like to return the Book Club episodes here and there with fans for the other face of the show that doesn't include an author interview.

Join us next week for author interviews and more. Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_301_-_Slaves_to_Darkness__The_Solar_War.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:08pm PDT

We're back!!!

Thanks so much for your patience. The computer is fixed but unfortunately several interviews were lost. We're rerecording them and then some are delayed again until next week. But have no fear, lots of good stuff coming up and in this episode! Started a tad loud but the Tech Gnoblars figured it out.

We draw 16 winners from the prize pile of BL books so if you hear your name contact us directly to confirm your mailing address and preferred genre of book to receive.

Join us next week for the start of the BL Book Club, kicking off with The Solar War. Plus, so many interviews to play in the coming months.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_300_-_Mawtribes_Bonereapers_Lore__a_Ton_of_Winners.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:43pm PDT

We're talking the new AoS battletomes with a first look at Cities of Sigmar and Orruk Warclans. Then in the run up to episode 300. Joining us, fresh from the wind tunnels of England, is David Guymer talking Gotrek Realmslayer, writing and some upcoming works.

Enjoy!

@WarlordGuymer on Twitter

Direct download: David_Guymer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:11pm PDT

Author interviews got delayed so we do 2 weeks of news together. I'm certain you'll never notice ;)

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_298_-_Getting_Started_Slaanesh__Demons.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:05pm PDT

Kenny is back and discusses Nova Open with Wargamer Shawn before going into a review of Warcry (sorry it's overdue a few weeks).

For Episode 300 we'll be drawing a record-breaking number of winners from the pile of Black Library books so to enter please contact us on Facebook or tweet to the post put out at @kennylull.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_297_-_Warcry__Nova_Open.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:23am PDT

This episode we discuss some policy, tending the community gardens and standards...then Mike Brooks joins us for his BL author introduction interview to discuss his past and upcoming books.

 

Off next week for NOVA and Labor Day travel, see you September 4th!

Enjoy!

Direct download: Mike_Brooks.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:21pm PDT

New sound, almost got it ironed out with the AC on in the background in the beginning, but loving it so far. Thanks for bearing with us!

Nick Kyme talks Knights of Macragge and coming books after we briefly chat behemoths in AoS.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Nick_Kyme.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:51pm PDT

We host a discussion on the rest of 2019 and beyond about what we know from announcements, plus some predictions. 
 
Don’t forget to look at @kennylull on Twitter to see the next rounds of Black Library giveaways and we record with several authors over the next few weeks.
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_294_-_A_Look_Ahead.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:45am PDT

We are back after a week off and fresh from Midwest Meltdown - 120 players in Illinois run by the legend himself, Domus. We catch up on some news and discuss the event. 
Next week we’re starting with all the new audio equipment.
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_293_-_Midwest_Meltdown_2019_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:55am PDT

We look at the new Sylvaneth Battletome for AoS this week. We’ll be off next week as we head for Midwest Meltdown but back in August. 
Enjoy!
Direct download: ep_292_-_Sylvaneth_Review.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am PDT

Recovered the lost audio  from the Warp! We look at the second half of a turn in AoS & 40K. We’re currently looking at new mics and a mixer, to better filter out background noise.
Join us in ep 292 for a look at the new Sylvaneth Battletome!
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: ep_291_ChargeFightMorale_Phase.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:37pm PDT

A look at the new AoS General's Handbook and then BL author Gav Thorpe returns to talk The Red Feast (AoS), Wild Rider & Harlequins 40K works as well as a look at his Siege of Terra novel. Interview begins about 58 minutes in.

Enjoy!

@gavthorpecreate

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=558582500

 

Direct download: ep_290_-_Generals_Handbook__4030K__AoS_wGav_Thorpe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:55pm PDT

Audio recovered! So here is a look at the Hero and Psyker phases then at an hour in, Damian (LLV) talks the AoS stats project.

@LLV_Damian

www.honestwargamer.com

 

Direct download: Ep_289_-_AoS_Stats_wDamian__Look_into_Hero__Psy_Phase.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:08am PDT

We look into the shooting phase for AoS and 40K then welcome back friend of the show, Gary (Natfka) to get us ready for The Genesys Project to launch on Kickstarter.

Genesys Games
 
The Genesys Project
Direct download: Ep_288_-_Genesys_Project_wNatfka___The_Shooting_Phase.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:24pm PDT

We chat about the scene/community feeling as we gear up for the impending 2019 General's HandBook (which as I post this episode has now been announced for Pre-order next Saturday!) looking at it through multiple lenses then deep dive into 1 new 6-part series on tactica for the phases--covering AoS & 40K together. This week: The Movement Phase!

Enjoy!

Bill King's interview: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_278_-_Heresy_Fantasy_40K_wBill_King.mp3

Direct download: Ep_287_-_A_Look_Into_The_Movement_Phase.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:57pm PDT

Ian St. Martin is back on the show and talks the new Primarchs novel, Angron: Slave of Nuceria.

Enjoy

@ianrunshispen

www.goodreads.com

 

Direct download: Ep_286_-_Angron_wIan_St_Martin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:02pm PDT

Back from the out of town event and throwing up our thoughts on Hedonites of Slaanesh AoS Battletome this holiday weekend.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_285_-_Hedonites_of_Slaanesh.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:46am PDT

Ep 284 - Varanguard w/Robbie MacNiven
Robbie MacNiven joins us once again to discuss his AoS novel Scourge of Fate, some Gotrek and Chaos, and what’s to come. Enjoy!
@robbiemacniven
 
Direct download: Ep_284_-_Varanguard_wRobbie_MacNiven.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:49am PDT

Wargamer Shawn & Kenny walk us through some of the big changes in the latest 40K FAQ.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_283_-_40K_FAQ_April_2019.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:42pm PDT

Lost in the Great Rift, episode 282 with (at the time) first look at the new Fyreslayers battletome resurfaces from the Warp. Also Black Library author Justin Hill joins us once again to discuss Cadian Honour. Enjoy!

@JHillAuthor

Justinhillauthor.com

Ep 215: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_215_-_Cadia_Stands_wJustin_Hill__Wyrd_pt_2.mp3

Direct download: Ep_282_-_Fyreslayers__Cadian_Honour_wJustin_Hill.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:47pm PDT

As we go through the library of Black Library author interviews Graham McNeill talks his Uriel Ventris and Iron Warriors omnibus as well as upcoming Horus Heresy and Horror. 

Next week we discuss the new Fyreslayers Battletome for AoS and Ask a Hobby Expert. Enjoy!

@GrahamMcNeill

 

Direct download: Ep_281_-_Ultramarines_Iron_Warriors__Heresy_to_Come_wGraham_McNeill.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:52pm PDT

James Swallow joins us this week at around the 55 minute mark to chat the final book in the Horus Heresy series: The Buried Dagger and accompanying stories. Enjoy!

 
@JMSwallow
Women in Wargaming episode  http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_124_-_women_in_wargaming.mp3
Direct download: Ep_280_-_The_Buried_Dagger_wJames_Swallow.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:54pm PDT

A bit delayed due to computer issues but this is our Adepticon news and games rundown followed by a promised look at the new Skaven army (battle tome). 

Enjoy and join us over the next several months as we start dropping a truckload of interviews with Black Library authors again starting next week!

Direct download: Ep_279_-_Skaven.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:05pm PDT

*the episode of lost audio which finally resurfaced*

Black Library author (legend!) William (Bill) King joins us this week to chat Tyrion & Teclis, the origins of Gotrek & Felix, 40K, that White Dwarf issue that sorta propelled the Horus Heresy, and more. 

www.williamking.me

Enjoy!

Direct download: ep_278_-_Heresy_Fantasy_40K_wBill_King.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:11pm PDT

In this add-on to ep 277 Holy Wars GT/NEO/Creative genius joins Kenny to discuss Holy Wars, Holy Havok, and what new treats are in store for us at Holy Havok this November.

Follow Steve at @holyhammerhern

www.holywarsgt.com

See you next week for gush over Shadowspear, new Black Legion models, and wax-chat lyrical about Battletome: Skaven. Yes-yes, listen now man-thing!

Direct download: Ep_277b_-_Holy_Hammer_Hern_Speaks.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:10pm PDT

In this delayed episode we recount Holy Wars and prep for our own AoS 1-day narrative event. We were delayed due to travel and crunch time for painting then unfortunately had to reschedule all interviews for this episode and now we've all got the most heinous Nurgle's Rot going around so we wanted to put something out. 

 

Once our voices, minds and organs are back where they should be we'll be back with loads of interviews and coverage of the latest AoS, 40K, Black Library and other GW releases. Check out Holy Wars and Holy Havok at the link below.

Enjoy!

www.holywarsgt.com

Direct download: Ep_277_-_Holy_Wars_2019.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:49pm PDT

We pour over news from the past week, including LVO previews, then wax lyrical for a bit about some choice Black Library themes and unsung heroes.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_276_-_LVO_News__Black_Library.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:22pm PDT

Ep 275 - Genestealer Cults Codex & Alec Worley

After a week off due to the crazy winter storms, we run through the glorious deluge of news before giving a first look review of the Genestealer Cults codex. Then Black Library author, Alec Worley, joins us for an author introduction and talks his Sisters of Battle stories as well as a preview of his upcoming Horror audio drama. Enjoy!
 
Direct download: Ep_275_-_Genestealer_Cults_Codex__Alec_Worley.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:23pm PDT

After a good 7-8 minute banter tangent we look at an intro to the new edition of Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and Shawn goes over his narrative event tool for events which hopefully helps inspire some ideas for your own games.

 

Direct download: Ep_274_-_Intro_to_Middle_Earth__Narrative_Tool.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:47am PDT

We are joined by BL author Rachel Harrison for her author introduction interview discussing her 40K and Necromunda stories in preparation for her upcoming 40K novel, Honourbound, coming in February. Kenny and Shawn also take a look at 2019 with some hopes and plans.
 
Enjoy!
 
@rharrisonwrites
 
Great deals at www.ministomp.com
Direct download: Ep_273_-_40K_Fic_wRachel_Harrison__A_Look_at_2019.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:41pm PDT

We're back in 2019! After a boatload of news we're joined by the folks from the LondonGT to talk about their event in September, focusing mainly in this chat on the narrative aspect of 40K.

Check them out and send feedback to them:

In case you missed it, here's all the info on how #terraingate unfolded and the plans to correct this for 2019 http://bit.ly/LGT-Terrain as well as the new arrangements for catering, security and table layouts/wayfinding: http://bit.ly/LGT-2019Venue 
 
 
Direct download: Ep_272_-_London_GT__Narrative.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:29pm PDT

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