Combat Phase
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsCombat Phase is a weekly podcast celebrating miniature-wargaming. Hosts Kenny and Wargamer Shawn grow the hobby community and bring excellent resources to listeners around the world. Join us each week as we discuss news and rumors, tips for the hobby, community support and everything for the avid wargamer. www.combatphase.com
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Episodes
Ep 347 - Maggotkin of Nurgle
December 11, 2021 12:01 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDave from Milwaukee joins Kenny to chat the new Maggotkin of Nurgle AoS battletome. It's sick! (teehee). Dave Nordstrom @davenordstrom Enjoy!
Ep 346 - The Siege of Terra Mortis & Warhawk
December 10, 2021 03:59 - 3 hours - 125 MBWrestled from the grip of the Warp, a very casual discussion on the Siege of Terra books 5 & 6, Mortis and Warhawk. See you next time for the Maggotkin of Nurgle and Black Templars after that! Book Club starts at 39:45 minuets in Enjoy!
Ep 345 - Holy Havoc & Sisters of Battle
November 17, 2021 21:21 - 2 hours - 144 MBWe recap our team experience at Holy Havoc last weekend and finally finish recording the review of Adeptus Sororitas, with Eric returning to talk the Sisters from a competitive view. Enjoy!
Ep 343 - Reign in Hell w/Vince Venturella
October 10, 2021 19:29 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe are back, talking news and Crusade before Vince Venturella comes on again to chat about his newest skirmish war-game: Reign in Hell. Great name, great game, great rules. Check it out below and…enjoy! https://www.snarlingbadger.com/reigninhell https://www.youtube.com/c/VinceVenturella https://www.youtube.com/user/tabletopminions
Ep 342 - Orks WAAAGH!
September 26, 2021 23:08 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBWe’re back after 3 weeks! This time in our 40K series Eric joins us to do an in-depth look at Orks. WAAAAAAGGGH!! Enjoy!
Ep 341 - Angels of Death - BA & DA
August 29, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe look this episode at the Angels of Death. Eric returns to talk Blood Angels and Dark Angels in competitive 40K this week. Enjoy!
Ep 340 - Thousand Sons
August 22, 2021 15:38 - 2 hours - 110 MBIt's finally here! We talk all things the new Thousand Sons. Enjoy!
Ep 339 - Ogor Mawtribes & BL w/David Annandale
August 08, 2021 15:39 - 1 hour - 75 MBWe take a look at Ogor Mawtribes and where they currently stand in AoS 3.0. Then David Annandale returns to the show to talk his most recent books, Ephrael Stern, Deacon of Wounds, and A Dynasty of Monsters, plus some other titles. Enjoy! @David_Annandale
Ep 338 - Daughters of Khaine w/Chuck Moore
July 16, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBWe talk AoS 3.0 then an increasingly-stuffy Kenny is joined by Warhammer Hero Legend, Chuck Moore, to chat Daughters of Khaine. Enjoy! Interview starts around 01.01.00 in. Strength Hammer https://www.strengthhammer.net/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClPnz1gA9VuDfEA4J9uYOAw https://twitter.com/StrengthHammer_ https://www.instagram.com/strengthhammer_ Wargamer Shawn https://www.youtube.com/c/WargamerShawn/null
Ep 337 - Lumineth & Warcry w/Richard Strachan
July 05, 2021 02:44 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBCurtis joins Kenny to share some first impressions of the AoS 3.0 FAQ which dropped the day of recording, talking Duardin and a lot of new potential. Then BL author Richard Strachan returns to the show to talk his books, The End of Enlightenment and Warcry novels. Enjoy! Interview with Richard Strachan starts around 0:42:45 @Richstrach Our previous interview: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/combatphase/Richard_Strachan.mp3
Ep 336 - Bonereapers & More w/David Guymer
June 22, 2021 01:22 - 1 hour - 78 MBIt’s a bit late but we discuss some early AoS 3rd ed news then BL author, David Guymer, joins us to talk Ossiarch Bonereapers, Skaven, and his book from Aconyte Books: The Shield of Daqan. David Guymer interview at around 39 minutes in Follow David on Twitter @WarlordGuymer Check out the book https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-shield-of-daqan-by-david-guymer/
Ep 335 - Soulblight Gravelords & Blood Bowl w/Josh Gatner
May 31, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 98 MBShawn returns to talk some Soulblight Gravelords then Josh from Get The Ref podcast comes on to have that long-awaited interview talking Blood Bowl! Enjoy! *The Soulblight Gravelords battle tome was supplied by Games Workshop as a complimentary review copy. Thanks, GW! * Josh’s Blood Bowl Interview starts at 01:13:49 Josh Gatner @jgatner “Get the Ref is a Blood Bowl podcast covering the tournament scene of Alberta Canada. You can find us on iTunes at http://apple.co/2RrOqBo” ...
Ep 334 Warhammer Fest & Be'lakor w/2+ Tough
May 10, 2021 03:24 - 2 hours - 108 MBWe look at the week of previews that was Warhammer Fest online 2021 and chat the AoS 3rd ed announcement. Next Doug from 2+ Tough comes on to talk Broken Realms Be'lakor, among other things... Check out 2+ Tough! @tough_up https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N4w4z6CQEBgRfvlwlID_A?view_as=subscriber Enjoy!
Ep 333 - Death Guard
April 22, 2021 18:26 - 1 hour - 90 MBWe're back with Eric again this time in our 40K Codex series. This episode: Death Guard. Enjoy!
Ep 332 Drukhari & Lumineth w/Martin Orlando
April 02, 2021 00:29 - 1 hour - 106 MBShawn leads us on a look at the new Drukhari codex then we are joined for an Ask a Hobby Expert with phenomenal army painter, Martin Orlando, to talk painting your Lumineth army--whether an existing collector, or one getting ready for wave 2 of models to arrive in the current preorder. Check out Martin's reference pictures as well as follow him on Twitter! @CV_Consigliere images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NRE2G3YVSlPYmk_NL4P4DSmtx3j9wyxH
Ep 331 - Painting Hedonites of Slaanesh w/Vince Venturella
March 21, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBInterview starts at around 75 minutes in: 01:15:00 This week we look at the updates to Hedonites of Slaanesh then for some painting inspiration and tips we are joined once again for Ask a Hobby Expert by the legendary Vince Venturella. Enjoy! @WarhammerWeekly https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg Purple video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgNWYddx4Fc&list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNEJhcju6PD7qRmoo04Y&index=47 Aaron Lovejoy seeker. http://www.sodemons...
Ep 330 - 40K 9th ed. Series 1
March 08, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBEric joins us for a new series taking a deep dive into 40K 9th ed. We start this week with a 9th ed primer before moving onto individual codexes coming next. Enjoy!
Ep 329 - Fury of Magnus w/Graham McNeill
February 21, 2021 18:55 - 1 hour - 103 MBGraham McNeill joins us to talk Fury of Magnus and some Uriel Ventris and other works. Hope you enjoy! See you in a few days... Bill King's interview: http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_278_-_Heresy_Fantasy_40K_wBill_King.mp3
Ep 328 - 2021 & Monsters!!!
January 21, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBKenny and Shawn prep for hobby in 2021 starting with a look at the newest reveals, rumors and plans for Warhammer this year. Then we chat with Jon about a cool Patreon project called Handimonsters. Check it out! https://handiwork.games/games/handimonsters Enjoy!
Ep 327 - A chat about GW in 2020
December 31, 2020 23:51 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBA chat with friend of the show, Curtis, about our hobby in 2020 and a look back. See you all in 2021 and we wish you all a happy new year and to be safe and healthy. Enjoy!
Ep 326 - Sons of Behemet w/AoS Coach
December 20, 2020 16:03 - 2 hours - 117 MBHi and I'm thrilled to finally be releasing this episode. We were holding on when Shawn could be available to discuss his current AoS army--gargants!!! We're joined at around 01:16:03 by AoS Coach for the hobby and community aspects of this amazing army. Enjoy and check out the links below to support our guests. @Aoscoach AoS Coach YouTube channel m.youtube.com/c/aoscoach **Check out their YouTube channels linked on Twitter pages, as well)** Warhammer Weekly @warhammerw...
Ep 325 - BL Peter Fehervari Returns
December 07, 2020 03:10 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBKenny is joined once again after a few years by the legendary Black Library author, Peter Fehervari, to talk his newest books and what’s coming. What was intended to be 30 minutes turned into about 90-100 minutes (so enjoy!) No intro, just the interview. Check out our previous interview : http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_188_-_Peter_Fehervari_Genestealer_Cults__Fire_Caste.mp3 Track of Words article on The Dark Coil: https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/10/31/a-travellers-gui...
Ep 324 - Dark Fantastic Mills
November 30, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBKenny is joined by guest friend of the show, Curtis, to do a brief intro on what we're excited about in the hobby at the moment. Then we play the extended interview with Gary from Dark Fantastic Mills who discusses his shop, and all the amazing pieces he produces, and what you need to know about how to order and build the table you desire. Check out the shop: https://darkfantasticmills.worldsecuresystems.com/shop.html
Ep 323 - The Infinite and The Devine w/Robert Rath
November 14, 2020 22:03 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe are joined by Black Library author, Robert Rath, this week to talk his works, focusing on the new Necrons novel, The Infinite & the Divine. Interview begins at 00:50:11 Links for Robert Rath Twitter: @RobWritesPulp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/extracredits/playlists Infinite and the Divine on Audible Black Library: https://www.blacklibrary.com/Home/Search-Results.html?__csrfToken=bsDFzray74Hf0XfRhCp7hwdWMc%2F1jZiO6rapbD6VgKG2&filter_type=6&filter_Ac...
Ep 322 - Lumineth Realm-Lords w/Dale Lucas
October 25, 2020 15:44 - 2 hours - 117 MBWe're looking at Lumineth Realm-Lords then Black Library author Dale Lucas joins us to talk his novel, Realm-Lords. Spoiler: it's excellent!!! Follow Dale at: @DaleLucas114 on twitter and on Facebook. Enjoy!
Ep 321 - Arena Mortalis & Indomitus w/Gav Thorpe
October 11, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe chat about new Warhammer Underworlds releases, giants, 40K and Indomitus w/author Gav Thorpe. https://gavthorpe.co.uk/ https://www.patreon.com/gavthorpe
Ep 320 - Fabius Bile Trilogy & BL Author Jamie Crisalli
September 23, 2020 22:35 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWe take a look at the Fabius Bile trilogy from Josh Reynolds for 40K and then are joined by Jamie Crisalli for another BL author interview talking Chaos, Daughters of Khaine, and other upcoming tales. Jamie interview starts at 1:16:00 Follow Jamie: @OneSmolNerd on Twitter Enjoy!
Ep 319 - Warhammer Underworlds
August 30, 2020 16:16 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe take a look at Warhammer Underworlds and its many ways to play. Enjoy!
Ep 318 - New 40K & BL author Michael Hollows
August 16, 2020 21:19 - 1 hour - 154 MBWe take a look at 40K 9th ed now that everything is out (for the starter) and present another Black Library author introduction with Michael J. Hollows. Check out his Fyreslayers story and other works! Michael's interview starts at around 59 minutes. Enjoy! https://michaelhollows.com/ @MikeHollows
Ep 317 - GHB 2020
July 29, 2020 00:14 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBWe talk the new General’s Hand Book for AoS this week. Enjoy!
Ep 316 - Saturnine, 1st Wall & BL interview w/Richard Strachan
July 25, 2020 19:48 - 2 hours - 105 MBThis week we give our bookclub for more Siege of Terra books: The First Wall and Saturnine. If you haven’t read Saturnine you can skip ahead to the interview timestamp. Then another Black Library author intro with Richard Strachan. Enjoy! @richstrach Saturnine: 00:33:10 Richard Strachan: 01:25:49
Ep 315 - New 40K/AoS & Danie Ware
July 10, 2020 02:08 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe're back! Shawn and Kenny finally found an hour during COVID so we recorded on the spot over Skype. Apologies for the sound quality at times--we are aware of it in the future for Skype recordings. We look at the new 40K box, Indomitus, the Lumineth Realm Lords box and then are joined for a Black Library author intro with Danie Ware. Follow her on Twitter at @danacea. Enjoy and we'll be back with more BL author interviews.
Ep 314 - James Wappel
May 25, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIt's been a while, sadly, since we've recorded but I wanted to get something out so here's an interview with the legendary painter, James Wappel, for an extended Ask a Hobby Expert. You can listen to as much as you wish. Check out his patreon, Instagram, YouTube, blog and Twitch. Here's the Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wappellious/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCDrGF2doRk9Wf2KPPSyZQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JamesWappel Twitch: https://www.twit...
Ep 313 - Valdor
April 18, 2020 18:32 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBWe're back after some COVID-related delays and this week a book club for Valdor by Chris Wraight. COVID-permitting we'll be back next week to once again entertain you. Enjoy!
Ep 312 - Elves w/Graham McNeill
March 29, 2020 01:43 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBWe talk some new AoS scenario breakdowns then are joined by BL author Graham McNeill to discuss (among newer stuff) his Elves stories which will be released in an omnibus in May--so we're getting ready for the Lumineth Realmlords. @GrahamMcNeill Enjoy!
Ep 311 - Keeping Positive & Scenario Breakdowns
March 19, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 61 MBWith events being cancelled and so many of us isolated at home, social distancing and much unknown, we talk about keeping positive with your hobby as COVID-19 presses on. Then we do our first AoS scenario breakdowns: Focal Points and Relocation Orb — discussing tactics and more. See you all next week with another interview. Enjoy!
Ep 310 - Seraphon Review
March 14, 2020 02:50 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBYes, we recorded this the day before the Adepticon cancellation announcement. That said, the review cheers us right up. Enjoy!
Ep 309 - Wrath of Everchosen & Darius Hinks
March 01, 2020 18:56 - 2 hours - 171 MBWe talk Wrath of the Everchosen and the rerecorded interview with Darius Hinks is here for you this week. Darius Hinks interview around 1 hr 15 mins. @dariushinks www.dariushinks.com Enjoy!
Ep 308 - BL Author: JC Stearns
February 16, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWe're back this week with another Black Library author introduction. JC Stearns joins us to talk his BL works--including The Oubliette--and much more. Tune in next week for a look at Wrath of the Everchosen. Enjoy! @jcstearnswriter
Ep 307 - A Look at Black Library in 2020 w/Michael Dodd
February 02, 2020 00:11 - 1 hour - 111 MBMichael from the seminal website, Track of Words, joins Kenny to have a detailed chat about Black Library in 2020--news, predictions and hopes as well as events. Enjoy! Trackofwords.com Upcoming releases: https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/01/11/keep-track-of-upcoming-black-library-releases/ 2019 Review: https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/01/03/yearly-roundup-2019-highlights/
Ep 306 - Sisters of Battle Codex
February 01, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 76 MBLook, a 40K episode! Hello! Sorry for the week delay, server issues. Wargamer Shawn leads us on a look at the new Adeptus Sororitas Codex. Good stuff?!?! Is it? All of it? Killer models, naturally. See you soon with more Black Library content! Enjoy!
Ep 305 -Disciples of Tzeentch & Alec Worley
January 20, 2020 02:48 - 2 hours - 138 MBThis week we look at the new battletome Disciples of Tzeentch and around 1 hr 26 minute mark, BL author Alec Worley joins us for a fascinating and entertaining interview on Black Library, Warhammer Horror and other tidbits. It's quite a fun interview. *note: fixed the audio volume problem around 32 mins in--now we know for the future :)* Enjoy! http://www.alecworley.com/
Ep 304 - Kharadron Overlords & Marc Collins
January 12, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBWe take a look at the new KO battle tome then another Black Library author introduction: Marc Collins. Join us next week for the new Tzeentch book and more from BL authors. Check out Marc on Twitter @MalkyDel
Ep 303 - 2019 Year in Review & Lost and the Damned
January 04, 2020 04:13 - 2 hours - 107 MB2019 comes to an end. We die our annual year in review after a week off for the holidays and both Kenny and Shawn close with our top 3 best of and least of from 2019, as well as some thoughts about 2020. Then the 2nd Combat Phase Warhammer Book Club follows the Siege of Terra: The Lost and the Damned by Guy Haley. Amazing book! Psst, you can also win some BL books from the prize horde. Join us next week for our first show of 2020 which will feature oodles of BL author interviews,...
Ep 302 - Winter FAQ & BL Author Thomas Parrott
December 22, 2019 17:48 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWe 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
Ep 301 - Slaves to Darkness & The Solar War
December 14, 2019 20:08 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe 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!
Ep 300 - Mawtribes, Bonereapers, Lore & Winners
December 02, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBWe'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...
Ep 299 - Cities, Warclans & Gotrek w/David Guymer
October 05, 2019 03:11 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWe'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
Ep 298 - Getting Started Slaanesh & Demons 40K
September 22, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAuthor interviews got delayed so we do 2 weeks of news together. I'm certain you'll never notice ;) Enjoy!
Ep 297 - Warcry & Nova Open
September 08, 2019 18:23 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBKenny 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!