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 296 - Necromunda & Navigators w/Mike Brooks
August 25, 2019 20:21 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis 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!
Ep 295 - Knights of Macragge w/Nick Kyme
August 20, 2019 00:51 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBNew 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!
Ep 294 - A Look Ahead
August 10, 2019 16:45 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBWe 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!
Ep 293 - Midwest Meltdown 2019
August 03, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWe 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!
Ep 292 - Sylvaneth Review
July 21, 2019 17:03 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWe 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!
ep 291 Charge/Fight/Morale Phase
July 19, 2019 23:37 - 1 hour - 53 MBRecovered 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!
ep 290 - Generals' Handbook & 40/30K + AoS w/Gav Thorpe
June 30, 2019 20:55 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBA 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
Ep 289 - AoS Stats w/Damian & Look into Hero & Psy Phase
June 29, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAudio 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
Ep 288 - Genesys Project w/Natfka & The Shooting Phase
June 15, 2019 23:24 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe 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 https://www.genesysgames.com/ The Genesys Project https://www.genesysgames.com/the-genesys-project
Ep 287 - A Look Into the Movement Phase
June 09, 2019 21:57 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe 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
Ep 286 - Angron w/Ian St. Martin
June 01, 2019 22:02 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIan St. Martin is back on the show and talks the new Primarchs novel, Angron: Slave of Nuceria. Enjoy @ianrunshispen www.goodreads.com
Ep 285 - Hedonites of Slaanesh
May 27, 2019 18:46 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBBack from the out of town event and throwing up our thoughts on Hedonites of Slaanesh AoS Battletome this holiday weekend. Enjoy!
Ep 284 - Varanguard w/Robbie MacNivenb
May 12, 2019 16:49 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBEp 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 http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_207_-_Charchardons_wRobbie_MacNiven.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_151_-_Legacy_of_Russ_wRobbie_MacNiven.mp3
Ep 283 - 40K FAQ April 2019
May 11, 2019 02:42 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWargamer Shawn & Kenny walk us through some of the big changes in the latest 40K FAQ. Enjoy!
Ep 282 - Fyreslayers & Cadian Honour w/Justin Hill
May 09, 2019 23:47 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBLost 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
Ep 281 - Ultramarines, Iron Warriors & Heresy to Come w/Graham McNeill
April 21, 2019 21:52 - 1 hour - 62 MBAs 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
Ep 280 - The Buried Dagger w/James Swallow
April 16, 2019 23:54 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBJames 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 James Swallow jamesswallow.blogspot.co.uk Blood Angels episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_199__-_Blood_Angels.mp3 Women in Wargaming episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/ep_124_-_women_in_wargaming.mp3
Ep 279 - Skaven!
April 10, 2019 03:05 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBA 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!
Ep 278 - Heresy, Fantasy & 40K w/ BL author William King
April 04, 2019 00:11 - 1 hour - 76 MB*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!
Ep 277b - Holy Hammer Herner Speaks
March 15, 2019 00:10 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn 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!
Ep 277 - Holy Wars 2019
March 08, 2019 00:49 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn 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 r...
Ep 276 - LVO News & Black Library
February 17, 2019 03:22 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe 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!
Ep 275 - Genestealer Cults Codex & Alec Worley
February 10, 2019 00:23 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBEp 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! http://www.alecworley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mralecworley/
Ep 274 - Intro to Middle Earth & Narrative Tool
January 27, 2019 19:47 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBAfter 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.
Ep 273 - 40K Fic w/Rachel Harrison & A Look at 2019
January 20, 2019 20:41 - 1 hour - 52 MBWe 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
Ep 272 - London GT & Narrative
January 13, 2019 21:29 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe'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 htt...
Ep 271 - 2018 Year in Review
December 30, 2018 20:38 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBRecorded over 3 days, we hope you enjoy a look at 2018 and see you in a few weeks after a break, in 2019!
Ep 270 - Chapter Approved
December 22, 2018 23:14 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWe talk about the AoS FAQ a bit then Chapter Approved, focusing on Sisters of Battle beta codex review. Merry Christmas and see you next week!
Ep 269 - Getting Started Dark Eldar & Stormcasts
December 15, 2018 19:15 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWe look at getting started with Dark Eldar and Stormcast Eternals this week. Enjoy! [email protected] www.ministomp.com
Ep 268 - 40/30K w/David Annandale
December 08, 2018 03:17 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBDavid Annandale picks up his BL interview again--this week: his Heresy & 40K newest books. Enjoy! @david_annandale
Ep 267 - Red Hours w/Evan Dicken
December 02, 2018 19:20 - 1 hour - 47 MBA quick (kinda) look at the Blackstone Fortress box then Evan Dicken joins us to discuss his novella: The Red Hours. Unfortunately the Skype gods were at our heels so it's cut a few minutes short. That lost audio may exist somewhere in the aether...
Ep 266 - Realmslayer w/David Guymer
November 24, 2018 21:18 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWe are joined this week by David Guymer (well, OK, he was at the end of the BL Weekender) to discuss Realmslayer (starring Brian Blessed as Gotrek!) and next week we’ll dive into Warhammer Quest Blackstone Fortress in detail. Enjoy! @warlordguymer Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnFDfYawHL0&t=2s
Ep 265 - Ork Codex Review
November 17, 2018 21:32 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWe go through the new 40K Codex: Orks. Chat some about our first games of Middle Earth and Titanicus this past week as well. Join us next week to listen to an interview with David Guymer on his amazing audio drama with Brian Blessed as Gotrek, in Realmslayer, plus some upcoming goodies. Enjoy!
Ep 264 - Black Library Weekender 2018
November 11, 2018 03:50 - 2 hours - 119 MBEp 264 - Black Library Weekender 2018 Kenny is back from the Black Library Weekender (he made it!) and we sift through the massive news coming out of this week before discussing the BL Weekender, new and coming soon books, some highlights and then Michael from Track of Words joins Kenny to finish out coverage of the event. A rare sighting in the wild, Guy Haley was caught unawares and interviewed. Much more to come from Black Library in the weeks to come! Enjoy! Episode 235...
Ep 264 - Black Library Weekender 2018
November 11, 2018 03:50 - 2 hours - 119 MBEp 264 - Black Library Weekender 2018 Kenny is back from the Black Library Weekender (he made it!) and we sift through the massive news coming out of this week before discussing the BL Weekender, new and coming soon books, some highlights and then Michael from Track of Words joins Kenny to finish out coverage of the event. A rare sighting in the wild, Guy Haley was caught unawares and interviewed. Much more to come from Black Library in the weeks to come! Enjoy! Episode 235...
Ep 263 Tactica- Psykers & AoS w/David Annadale
October 28, 2018 16:32 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWe talk Psyker Tactica this week and David Annadale joins us for part 1 of his interview - AoS works this time. Check out Neferata, his other works, what's coming up by following him on Twitter @david_annandale We’re off for a week while Kenny attends the Black Library Weekender and we’ll be back with news and author interviews then. Enjoy!
Ep 262 Get Started Thousand Sons & Sylvaneth
October 20, 2018 22:11 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIt’s Orktober, Middle Earth news is ssssnnneaking up on us, and we continue our Getting Started series, this week looking at Sylvaneth and Thousand Sons (Magnus did nothing wrong). Enjoy!
Ep 261 Tactica- Dreadnoughts
October 11, 2018 22:20 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWe begin a new segment which will pop up every few episodes: Tactica Corner. On this first week...Dreadnoughts (and some Dreadnought-equivalent things for other armies). Enjoy!
Ep 260 Beasts of Chaos Review
October 06, 2018 21:26 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBBeasts of Chaos Battletome review for AoS
Ep 259 - AoS 2K Singles
September 29, 2018 18:43 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe discuss our time at the AoS 2K Singles last weekend and where we (currently) "are" on the meta. Enjoy!
Ep 258 Rogue Trader & The Realm of Life w/Jaine Fenn
September 20, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWe’re back after a week off where Kenny had extensive dental surgery. So we’re ready to talk Rogue Trader this week (a week late) and another Black Library author interview introduces Jaine Fenn discussing her AoS & other stories. Enjoy! Jaine Fenn on Patreon & all the knowledge you could want at: jainefenn.com @JaineFenn on Twitter https://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-age-of-sigmar/quick-reads/eshort-aos-from-the-deep.html
Ep 257 - NOVA News, Getting Started w/Hosts of Slaanesh & Chaos Space Marines, NMM w/Vince Venturella
September 09, 2018 17:20 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBVince, for you to share if you like. Thanks! We’ll work on new audio equipment for no echo next time. I’m getting some anyway for home and recording with authors. We run down the deluge of news from the NOVA Open preview seminar then continue our getting started series with AoS: Hosts of Slaanesh & 40K: Chaos Space Marines. Vince Venturella joins us once again for part 2 of his Ask a Hobby Expert series with painting non-metallic metals (NMM) this week. Check out Vince’s channel and ma...
Ep 256 - Starting Eldar & Fyreslayer/Ask a Hobby Expert w/Vince Venturella
September 01, 2018 21:14 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe talk (as per listener request) getting started with an AoS & 40K army so Shawn walks a new or veteran player through Eldar in 40K and Kenny runs down his lodge, the Fyreslayers! Some news from the Citadel opening and the return of Ask a Hobby Expert. Part 1 in the series w/champion Vince Venturella of Warhammer Weekly, this week discussing zenithal and undershading. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/user/PhatWOP001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuUJK5UgDZw&list=PLcdsbwBroEmD2fNE...
Ep 255 - Warhammer Fest News & Predictions
August 25, 2018 22:58 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWe talk the megaload of news from Warhammer Fest in Europe last weekend and share our predictions for AoS, 40K and The Rest. Enjoy!
Ep 254 - Josh Reynolds May 2018 Interview Pt. 2
August 19, 2018 19:56 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWe chat news and prep for our local event this weekend (which is why the episode is late…we were at the event) and play the long-overdue Josh Reynolds part 2 interview from May 2018—his 40K and Heresy books! This is from when we had a slight echo but seems editing fixed 80% of that. (sorry). Enjoy! Josh Reynolds @JMReynolds Audio Drama/Audiobooks episode http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_190_-_BL_Audio_wproducer_Matt__actor_John_Banks.mp3 Josh Reynolds Tribute ...
Ep 253 - On the Topic of "Narrative" Gaming
August 09, 2018 17:24 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBWe get to have a fun discussion on "narrative" events and games and what that word implies for expectations as well as the numerous possibilities and benefits of trying a narrative event as a player or organizer. Enjoy!
Ep 252 Kill Team & AoS Shorts
August 04, 2018 19:44 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWe talk Kill Team & Dan from AoS Shorts comes on to discuss his podcast and website. Next week: The "Narrative" discussion. http://aosshorts.com/ https://aosshorts.com/category/episode/
Ep 251 - Midwest Meltdown recap
July 28, 2018 20:38 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMidwest Meltdown recap We are back from Midwest Meltdown and chat some news and share our experiences at the first US 2-day AoS 2.0 event (and the day before all the FAQs dropped). Next week we’ll draw contest winners from ep 250. Also Kill Team is pushed back a week so we an play some games and give a better review so sorry if you are chomping at the bit, but, alas, only a few more days away. Enjoy! @kennylull @wargamershawn
Ep 250 - Nighthanut Battletome Review
July 20, 2018 01:03 - 2 hours - 95 MBEp 250 - Nighthanut Battletome Review Happy 250 episodes! Thanks for everyone for supporting over 5 years of podcasting. We chat our hobby prep for Midwest Meltdown after a week off recording due to technical issues and then we review our first new battletome for AoS 2: Nighthaunt (Stomrcast Eternals is coming soon). Then Dave Taylor returns to talk the awesome opportunities for charity raffles with Nova Open and then Vincent Rospond joins us after many, many delays and plays an interv...
Ep 249 - AoS 2 Release
July 04, 2018 19:58 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEp 249 - AoS 2 Release We talk the whole new haul from AoS 2 release - Soul Wars, Malign Sorcery, GHB, & more!