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Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

401 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 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 402 – Culture Club Part 2 – Consequences of Choice!

September 21, 2021 16:09 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Red is back for part two of our Culture Crafting discussion.  I know so few of us actually end up running events but I do think it’s worth talking about … Read More

FTN Episode 401 – Warhammer 40k vs. Magic The Gathering – Who Wins?!

September 11, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

The title is very click baity and I don’t mean that on purpose.  We’re joined by Pleasant Kenobi for a great segment in the middle of the show to talk … Read More

FTN Episode 400 – How To Craft The Culture of Warhammer Events

September 05, 2021 15:18 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Are you looking to start hosting Warhammer Tournaments or Events?  Are you looking for tips on how to make these more fun for your participants or expand the groups that … Read More

FTN Episode 399 – Warhammer+ and Thousand Sons Army Lists – Are they Good?

August 27, 2021 19:50 - 55 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week we had the fist opportunity to subscribe to Warhammer+ and I jumped in both feet first.  In this episode we also chat about a 1k Sons army list … Read More

FTN Episode 398 – Is It Okay To Submarine in Warhammer 40k Tournaments? The Hard Truth

August 21, 2021 15:04 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MB

This is a heavy episode, so be warned….  I say that because we tackle a difficult topic that means different things to different people.  I’m anxious to hear what it … Read More

FTN Episode 397 – Kinda Sorta A Grey Knight and Thousand Sons Preview

August 08, 2021 14:43 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Hey all, the books didn’t make into our hands before time of recording so we’re bringing our thoughts and impressions from the stuff we do know from the articles and … Read More

FTN Episode 396 – What is Core? Baby, Don’t Hurt Me

August 01, 2021 16:03 - 48 minutes - 34 MB

We talk a bit about the Admech FAQ we received at the end of last week but mostly we have a healthy discussion about ‘what is core’ and why it … Read More

FTN Episode 395 – How to Be True to Your Hobby Self

July 25, 2021 20:41 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

There is new stuff GALORE coming down from GW and we talk about it in the first half of the show.  The last half, towards the end, we talk about … Read More

FTN Episode 394 – Book of Fire? Does This Bring the Heat?

July 18, 2021 19:33 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

The Book of Fire breaths a little life into an under utilized Sisters Faction and also  gives us a chance to revisit some of the Chaos factions and relics.  We … Read More

FTN Episode 393 – How Do YOU Beat Ad Mech?

July 11, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

We ask the question everyone is wanting to know.  How do you beat Ad Mech?  This new army has hit the scene in a big way and are proving to … Read More

FTN Episode 392 – What Is A Gaming Gotcha Moment? How Do you Manage Them?

July 03, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

This episode gets deep.  We diagnose what a ‘gotcha moment’ is and what it is not by relating it to real world examples and the spirit of a cooperative game.  … Read More

FTN Episode 391 – MSU vs Horde – What is a better in 9th?

June 27, 2021 22:02 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

It looks like we may see a shift in this edition that allows for larger units of base troops.   We discuss the virtues or min squads vs max squads and … Read More

FTN Episode 390 – How Quickly Should Organized Play Events Adopt FAQs?

June 19, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Events around the world are beginning to use the most recently updated FAQs and allow the new codexes.  We ask the question ‘when’ should this happen?  Should there be a … Read More

FTN Episode 389 – Fire Up Those Immolators – Prepare for Dominiation

June 13, 2021 00:06 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

We keep going with the Adepta Sororitas codex. We continue to discover the way the Codex plays is a little different than it was before, unit that used to outclass … Read More

FTN Episode 388 – Adepta Sororitas NEW Codex Review – Get Ready For Holy Fire

June 05, 2021 17:08 - 59 minutes - 42.6 MB

Take your first looks at the new Adepta Sororitas codex with us.  The Sisters have been a dominant force on the tabletop for a while now and we can expect … Read More

FTN Episode 387 – Yes We MeChANicus! – Get Ready To Data Tether

May 29, 2021 14:53 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

We’ve seen some Codexes come out of the gates guns blazing but this one may be the best yet.  There is an incredible amount of layers to this codex where … Read More

FTN Episode 386 – How Can Your Army Beat Drukhari?

May 22, 2021 13:39 - 49 minutes - 34.7 MB

Short show this week.  Sorry in advance.  Even though we were pressed for time we tell you pretty much how every army in the game can take a chunk out … Read More

FTN Episode 385 – Revenge of the PrimOrks

May 15, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

We kick the show off talking about the Orks and what they may mean for the range.  It’s neat to see the more ‘savage’ side of the range.  We discuss … Read More

FTN Episode 384 – Was Warhammer Fest 2021 What You Wanted? I’m in Love!

May 08, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

We’ve seen a load of reveals this week.  It’s staggering to see everything that’s coming out this year.  We’ll cover all of it!  In this episode we basically oogle over … Read More

FTN Episode 383 – Can You Stop The Drukhari Menace?

May 01, 2021 19:12 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Who can’t love a 75% win percentage?  Honestly, the Drukhari are benefiting from being the new codex on the block and do have some great rules.  A handful of folks … Read More

FTN Episode 382 – Do We Need Active Judges in Organized Play?

April 25, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 47 MB

We talk a little bit about tournament prep in this episodes and it leads us to a discussion on the potential need for active judging.  Of course we are a … Read More

FTN Episode 381 – Can Vehicles Get A Cover Save?

April 17, 2021 16:24 - 56 minutes - 39.8 MB

With the current Keyword can Vehicles receive a benefit of a cover enhanced save? We answer this question and many more on this show. Unless you have a rule book … Read More

FTN Episode 380 – What Is the State Of 40k 9th Edition? – Who Is Getting Games In?

April 10, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 45 MB

We have fun with this episode and talk very generally about the state of 40k in this edition.  We can’t wait until it’s safer to get out to events again … Read More

FTN Episode 379 – Is the Book of Rust a Must Have – Yep

April 03, 2021 18:54 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

I guess I shouldn’t answer the question to the catchy title in the title but hey… maybe I saved you a click.  If you play the factions represented in the … Read More

FTN Episode 378 – Will Codex Drukhari Change The Game? Codex Review Part 2

March 28, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

We dive deeper into Codex Drukhar this week exploring many of the changes and new things possible from the new codex.  There is a lot that’s different.  Squad sizer requirements … Read More

FTN Episode 377 – GW Preview Reactions and Drukhari Review Part 1

March 21, 2021 15:33 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

The hottest of hot takes on this episode right here…  We waited to record until directly after the Games Workshop preview on Saturday.  I’m g lad we did, we saw … Read More

FTN Episode 376 – Do New Models Mean New Rules? We Hope So!

March 14, 2021 15:50 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Be’lakor is back in a big way.  I promise that’s not a pun.  This model is the latest from the Daemon line to get a massive makeover.  This begs the … Read More

FTN Episode 375 – Do You Have To Worry About Heavy Intercessors?

March 06, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

We kick off the show talking about Heavy Intercessors and their impact on the game.  Like many of the Marine units they are a big deal for certain Chapters.  We … Read More

FTN Episode 374 – What Happens When World’s Collide? MTG and 40k? YES!!

February 27, 2021 15:50 - 59 minutes - 42.3 MB

Exciting news from Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop this week with the announcement of Warhammer 40k IP is coming to the Magic the Gathering format.  Wow.  I guess … Read More

FTN Episode 373 – Dan Abnett – What Does It Mean To Write War?

February 20, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Dan Abnett joins us this episode for an wonderful segment on how war has influenced writing and culture since we’ve had the finer skills of capturing it. He is absolutely … Read More

FTN Episode 372 – The Dark Angels Rock – See What I Did There?

February 13, 2021 19:40 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

We’re getting into the nitty gritty with the Dark Angels this week and hitting a few of the things we didn’t get to last week.  The book is good and … Read More

FTN Episode 371 – Are You Ready For The Dark Angels? They Are Ready For You!

February 06, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Holy Smokes!  The Dark Angels are going to take the tabletop by storm.  Any long time fan of this Chapter should instantly fall back in love with them all over … Read More

FTN Episode 370 – What Was Your Favorite Model From The GW Preview?

January 29, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Do you have a favorite model from the GW preview?  I am continually impressed with the quality of the sculpts and the frequency in which we are seeing these amazing … Read More

FTN Episode 369 – Is Mortarion Too Good? Hot or Not? Death Guard Codex Review

January 23, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

The Death Guard are hitting people’s hands today and man oh man – This is what a Primarch is supposed to be.  Men tremble where this monster steps.  He is … Read More

FTN Episode 368 – 40k FAQ Review and How To Get Started With Terrain?

January 17, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 49 MB

We give a brief run down of the major 40k FAQ changes we saw last week.  There are TON of changes and point updates but rather than go over the … Read More

FTN Episode 367 – Do You Make Decisions In A Vacuum? How To Avoid It

January 10, 2021 15:41 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know and there is nothing we can do about that… Or is there?  We go through a thought exercise about falling back on … Read More

FTN Episode 366 – What Was Your Favorite Model of 2020?

January 02, 2021 17:16 - 53 minutes - 37.9 MB

Please mark your calendars to join us for the Las Vegas nOpen Jan 29th-31st.  We’ll be holding a virtual event with live coverage all weekend.  Please check out the links … Read More

FTN Episode 365 – This Episode is Not About Warhammer 40k! – sort of

December 26, 2020 18:58 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

We divert briefly into nerd culture for the first half of the show.  We get to the fun thing where a group of friends discover one of the friends has … Read More

FTN Episode 364 – Should You Sub to the Official Warhammer App?

December 19, 2020 15:48 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

We kick off this show  talking about the major quality of life updates/improvements to the Warhammer 40,000 app recently.  Some of us don’t have it yet and we discuss both … Read More

FTN Episode 363 – Will Death Guard Make a Nasty Splash?

December 12, 2020 15:37 - 55 minutes - 38.7 MB

Death Guard have  been delayed, as we all know, but there are plenty of things to talk about.  We talk about the Disgustingly Resilient change and leads us to some … Read More

FTN Episode 362 – Blood Angels, Oh How I Love Thee

December 04, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

This episode is basically a love note to the Blood Angels.  The Codex Supplement is going to make a huge impact on this edition.  Towards the end of 8th the … Read More

FTN Episode 361 – Deathwatch and Space Wolf Army List Ideas – Which is Stronger?

November 28, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Don’t worry.. The Blood Angels episode is coming soon.  I hope to have a special surprise next week as well.  Until then let us know what you think about these … Read More

FTN Episode 360 – From the North The Space Wolves Come Forth

November 21, 2020 19:36 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Space Wolves are back in a big way.  If this is any indication of the future of Marine supplements I am very hopeful for the BA, DA and the rest.   … Read More

FTN Episode 359 – Will You Serve In the Deathwatch?

November 15, 2020 15:13 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

We crack open the Deathwatch codex this week and talk about a few of the changes and a few things you may see on the tabletop.  In the back of … Read More

FTN Episode 358 – What Forge World Units are Coming Back o the Table?

November 07, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

We kick this episode off talking about a few of the Forge World units you’ll see making their way back to the tabletop.  Some old favorites and maybe some old … Read More

FTN Episode 357 – Player Spotlight Interview and We Lament About FW Legends

October 31, 2020 16:29 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In the first part of the show Paul is joined by PleasantKenobi who has recently gotten back into Warhammer but is an avid Magic the Gathering content producer and player.  … Read More

FTN Episode 356 – Interview With Games Workshop and the Future of Events

October 24, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Mike Brandt from Games Workshop joins me this week to talk about the current and future state of official AND independent events.  Obviously with the way the world is right … Read More

FTN Episode 355 – How Many Squig Types Can You Name? They’re All Cuties

October 17, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

We do a little better job with our Orktober coverage this week and kick off the show with a few facts about Squigs.  These are from the early days of … Read More

FTN Episode 354 – Is the New Necron Codex Good? Bonus Orktober Coverage too!

October 10, 2020 15:19 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Red takes center stage this episode as we take a serious look at what this week’s new Necron codex brings to this faction.  This is the most compelling the Necrons … Read More

FTN Episode 353 – Chaos Can Beat Space Marines – Will You Serve the Dark Gods?

September 26, 2020 15:03 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Chaos is good but you have to work for it.  Sort of fitting for the succor of the dark gods right?  It looks all simple at first and then you … Read More

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