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Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

401 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 421 ratings

Warhammer 40k based talk show but we get down and dirty with all kinds of geek stuff.

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FTN Episode 502 – The Ironstorm Detachment is Brutal! – Space Marine Menace!

April 08, 2024 17:56 - 32 minutes - 16.5 MB

A shorter episode this week.  We talk about the Gladiator Variants and what is happening out there with the Space Marine meta at the moment.  The Space Marines have a … Read More

FTN Episode 501 – What Happens Now? Horus is Dead

March 30, 2024 19:16 - 45 minutes - 24 MB

It is just Red and Paul this episode while the other folks are traveling and recuperating.  Now that the Siege of Terra is over and done we kinda ask ourselves … Read More

FTN Episode 500 – The Tau are Blasting Back! – Tau Codex First Looks

March 16, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

This is the nicest army release box for this edition to date.  It comes with some amazing models, the data cards and host of brand new figures.  We also get … Read More

FTN Episode 499 – Are The Astra Militarum Coming Back To the Table?

February 25, 2024 17:50 - 51 minutes - 32.8 MB

Guard players are out there, for sure, we know that. but the win percentage has been down as a whole for the faction.  There are lots of reasons why that … Read More

FTN Episode 498 – Where Do You Start With Dark Angels?

February 19, 2024 19:51 - 49 minutes - 24.8 MB

The Dark Angels are an ancient and venerable Chapter.  Counted 1st among their brothers.  Shrouded in mystery. Storied and proud.  We give some insight on where to get started with … Read More

FTN Episode 497 – Is Warhammer 40k Balanced Now?

February 05, 2024 00:23 - 50 minutes - 25.7 MB

This Balance Dataslate changes a lot.  Tons of points updated, some keyword changes, some out right new editions to factions and some subtle clarifications.  This update has it all. A … Read More

FTN Episode 496 – Age of Sigmar Recap – LVO 2024

January 27, 2024 19:19 - 44 minutes - 22.8 MB

I had the fabulous opportunity to stream the Age of Sigmar tournament on the Games Workshop Twitch channel.  As a result I got to witness some absolutely top level Age … Read More

FTN Episode 495 – Getting Started With Old World – Unit Fillers

January 14, 2024 17:42 - 55 minutes - 28.2 MB

Now that folks have seen the rules and have an idea what to expect from the Old World.  How do you make those large rank and file units without breaking … Read More

FTN Episode 494 – The Old World is Back! Is It Better Than Ever?

January 06, 2024 19:01 - 55 minutes - 28.1 MB

New Year, Old World.  See what I did there?  We dive into the Old World rules and talk a little about what is old and what is new.  The game … Read More

FTN Episode 493 – Necrons Are Making A Splash – Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2023 20:16 - 58 minutes - 29.2 MB

Happy Holidays All.  In this episode we talk about how some savvy generals have made quite a splash with the new Necron codex breaking out some old favorites with new … Read More

FTN Episode 492 – Is Legions Imperialis Right For You? Big Fun With Little Minis

December 17, 2023 17:28 - 50 minutes - 25.7 MB

We break down the ins and outs of the brand new game Legions Imperialis.  Its fun, back and forth action with a whole new line of models.. plus some that … Read More

FTN Episode 491 – PAX Unplugged Recap – Teaching 40k and Painting To New People

December 09, 2023 18:48 - 49 minutes - 25.2 MB

Paul had the privilege of going to PAX Unplugged this past weekend to demo games of 40k Combat Patrol and got to meet a TON of new players/hobbyist. PAX is … Read More

FTN Episode 490 – Chaos Space Marines Take Home The 40k World Champs!

November 26, 2023 03:43 - 45 minutes - 23.1 MB

We give a broad rundown of the Warhammer World Championships and Grand Narrative Event that happened last weekend in Atlanta, GA USA.  It was amazing. Some of the best 40k … Read More

FTN Episode 489 – World Champs Preview! Get Hyped!

November 12, 2023 14:09 - 39 minutes - 19.7 MB

A bit of a short episode this week as we get ready for the World Championship of Warhammer and the Grand Narrative in Atlanta GA.  Players from all over the … Read More

FTN Episode 488 – Is There Life In Assault?

November 04, 2023 16:26 - 50 minutes - 25.2 MB

Assault is dead, Long Live Assault!  There was an overwhelming amount of shooting in the game just after the edition launched.  Has that changed? If it hasn’t changed for you, … Read More

FTN Episode 487 – Sisters Take Gold! Is it a Fluke?

October 22, 2023 18:18 - 58 minutes - 29.7 MB

A phenomenal general took gold at the Games Workshop US Open event in Tampa last week with amazing play and doing it with none other than the Sisters of Battle, … Read More

FTN Episode 486 – Space Marine Codex First Looks – What Is The Best Unit?

October 08, 2023 12:52 - 50 minutes - 25.5 MB

We have the new Space Marine Codex in hand and it’s awesome! This codex delivers on form and function.  The detachments within let you build out any Space Marine chapter … Read More

FTN Episode 485 – Is the Meta Shifting? Orks, Custodes… And Some Horus Heresy Talk

October 02, 2023 00:14 - 35 minutes - 18.1 MB

This is half an episode!  We got delayed last week and this episode should have come out then.  Very sorry!    We run down a recent Horus Heresy Tournament and then … Read More

FTN Episode 484 – What Does The Balance Dataslate Mean To YOU?

September 10, 2023 12:38 - 50 minutes - 26.2 MB

The balance dataslate dropped last week with huge quality of life improvements on both sides of the table.  What does this mean to you?  I know a lot of players … Read More

FTN Episode 483 – Tyranids Incoming! How Nasty Are They?

September 06, 2023 14:42 - 50 minutes - 25.6 MB

How much can the first codex of the new edition tell us about where the game is going?  I think we need more data.  The Tyranids book brings us a … Read More

FTN Episode 482 – Making The Most Against Aeldari. Is it Possible?

August 20, 2023 13:18 - 49 minutes - 26 MB

We are re back!  All of us can feel that sinking feeling when we line up against Aeldari but never fear.  There is hope!  Terrain, Tactics, Good Luck, Good Draws, … Read More

FTN Episode 481 – Is Base Size Important? Yes, It Is.

August 12, 2023 17:24 - 47 minutes - 24.1 MB

We are re back!  Red, Tanya and Paul jibber jabber about recent tournaments, Ork lists and base sizes.  Tanya pulled down best painted, player’s choice, at an event recently and … Read More

FTN Episode 480 – ATC Lead Up and LSO Recap – We’re Talking Tournaments

July 31, 2023 13:52 - 47 minutes - 24.3 MB

We are re back!  Season 2 is in motion and we hear from Red and his recap of going 5-1 with World Eaters of all things at the LSO the … Read More

FTN Episode 479 – Getting to Know The New 40k – Season 2 Starts NOW!

July 20, 2023 15:04 - 51 minutes - 25.9 MB

We’re back!  Season 2 starts officially with this episode.   The whole gang is back together and we’re getting our heads around the New40k.   It is the wild west out there … Read More

FTN Episode 478 – Towering Might Be The Best Keyword In 10th

July 01, 2023 18:22 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

It’s just Paul and Adam this week.  We use the time to talk about Towering in the back half of the show and just what an impact the big toys … Read More

FTN Episode 477 – Don’t Get Gotten By Deep Strikes – Leviathan Has New Rules

June 28, 2023 13:23 - 41 minutes - 21.1 MB

Revenge of the 5th Vacation episode.  This new edition of Warhammer is shaping up to be really nice.  We are seeing Games Workshop’s vision for how they want to layer … Read More

FTN Episode 476 – New Stratagems Are Awesome – How Do They Work?

June 17, 2023 13:33 - 58 minutes - 29.6 MB

Vacation Episode Episode IV a new hope for 40k.  We run down the new Stratagems with the full crew. We’re all very excited for what the new 40k brings and … Read More

FTN Episode 475 – We Laugh As 9th Edition Closes – Need a Good Time To Start The Week?

May 28, 2023 14:36 - 50 minutes - 28.5 MB

Surprise! Another episode with the whole crew.  We joke around a good bit as we anxiously await the the edition.  We are hanging on every word from the Warhammer Community. … Read More

FTN Episode 474 – What We Know About Gambits and 10th Ed – So Far…

May 14, 2023 21:36 - 1 hour - 36 MB

The whole crew is back for what is our second Vacation episode.  It is cool to get the whole gang back together and we should start picking back up on … Read More

FTN Episode 473 – Vacation Tapes Entry 1 and Dan Abnett Interview

April 16, 2023 14:41 - 1 hour - 41 MB

Its been a bit and I had to remember how to do this.  Ha! Thanks for your patience with us while we’re on vacation.  In this episode we talk a … Read More

FTN Episode 472 – Where Has The Time Gone? 10 Years You Say?

March 04, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Wow. A decade of talking about Warhammer to the internet.  The support, love and high fives from folks all around the world means so much.  Thanks so much to all … Read More

FTN Episode 471 – Will You Be Getting The New Marines? Not Everyone Thinks So.

February 25, 2023 21:51 - 51 minutes - 36.6 MB

The memes of these Desolation Marines have been outstanding. I’m sure we’ll continue to see them pop up but that might change a little once hobbyist get them in their … Read More

FTN Episode 470 – More Guard Is On The Way!

February 18, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 45 MB

We talk briefly about the new AM stuff hitting the pre-order sites this weekend.  I made sure to be quick on the draw to get the Rough Riders in my … Read More

FTN Episode 469 – The Whole Crew Is Back – LVO 2023 Recap

February 11, 2023 18:58 - 50 minutes - 35.6 MB

Yay!  Everyone is back on the show this week after travel, recovery, etc.  We recap the LVO 2023 and come at it from a content creator perspective and reflect on … Read More

FTN Episode 468 – World Eaters Will Take a Huge Bite Out of The Meta

February 04, 2023 17:02 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MB

Eightbound will be the story of this codex at the moment.  They are positioned to get up close and personal with a lot of armies.  Some won’t be able to … Read More

FTN Episode 467 – Send In The Second Wave – Of Astra Militarum

January 21, 2023 17:08 - 55 minutes - 38.8 MB

I would have posted something about preordering Rogal Dorn but I don’t want to get anyone excited about a Primarch.  I do want to get folks excited about these tanks … Read More

FTN Episode 466 – Horus is Back With A Brand New Set of Legs – S and T 10!

January 16, 2023 16:55 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MB

This episode is largely about one of the biggest models to hit the table in a long time. Horus, the Man, the Myth, the Legend, the Ascended. We’ve seen the … Read More

FTN Episode 465 – The Balance Data Slate Kicking This Year Off With A Bang

January 07, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Wow – er body gets free wargear. Well, almost everyone.  The Balance Data Slate is set to take the meta by storm as soon as it is adopted by the … Read More

FTN Episode 464 – What a Year – Let’s Wrap it Up

December 31, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.6 MB

We slide our way to the end of the year and ease on in to 2023 with this episode.  We definitely let Adam gush over the Azrael leaks but also … Read More

FTN Episode 463 – Do The Models Play Like You Expect?

December 24, 2022 21:37 - 49 minutes - 35.6 MB

We have a chill talk about if we think the way the models play match what we expect from the lore.  This is very much a finger the the air … Read More

FTN Episode 462 – Angron Is A Beast. Can He Survive The Meta?

December 18, 2022 02:10 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Talk about the season of the Red?  He finally makes it back from the field to be on the show and we celebrate by talking about Angron. The Primarch, the … Read More

FTN Episode 461 – Astra Militarum Army List Talk and Pax Unplugged Recap

December 10, 2022 18:29 - 42 minutes - 30.9 MB

Adam got to take the new guard for a spin and we talk about his list- Even though it is Cadian and Catachan, ha! Its still early days as some … Read More

FTN Episode 460 – Is Astra Militarum Boom or Bust?

December 05, 2022 19:59 - 57 minutes - 41.2 MB

A large part of this show is about Lord Solar Leontus.  We believe he will be in a lot of lists and if you aren’t taking him you really need … Read More

FTN Episode 459 – Grand Narrative Lead Up AND Wrap Up – Was it Awesome?

November 24, 2022 01:59 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Very sorry for the double episode in one download.  I hope it doesn’t mess up your data plan.  Last week was so jammed up with 40k goodness this had a … Read More

FTN Episode 458 – Astra Militarum Codex First Looks – Wow! Big Guns Never Tire

November 13, 2022 16:44 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

There is no easy way to put this – you’ve been conscripted into the Guard, Soldier.  This book changes a LOT about what we knew before but still manages to … Read More

FTN Episode 457 – The Heresy is Turning Gold – and BLOOD ANGELS TAKE KANSAS CITY!

November 05, 2022 18:24 - 57 minutes - 41.2 MB

The Libre Imperium is up for pre-order this week for the Horus Heresy game world.   This book adds 4 new playable factions back to the game for this edition.  The … Read More

FTN Episode 456 – Warhammer Tournaments All Over the World! Is the Meta Healthy?

November 01, 2022 17:23 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

There has been a lot of chatter on the internet on how some folks don’t think the meta is healthy, balanced or diverse enough.  That’s really subjective and I don’t … Read More

FTN Episode 455 – Did The Balance Dataslate Help Your Game?

October 23, 2022 21:18 - 56 minutes - 40.1 MB

The Balance Dataslate has a few people shaking their heads and expecting more.  Is that justified?  Is the game in such a good spot right now that dramatic updates aren’t … Read More

FTN Episode 454 – All Aboard(ing action) For Preview Reactions

October 16, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

The Preview last week gave us our first tastes of new Astra Militarum stuff and I personally didn’t realize how thirst I was.  Yum.  Gimme some of that new Guard … Read More

FTN Episode 453 – Should You Buy The Warhammer 40k Magic Decks?

October 11, 2022 02:55 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

The answer is pretty simple.  If you like Magic The Gathering and Warhammer then of course you should!  The decks are well designed and seem like a hoot to play.  … Read More

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