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| 2 - We are our faction. We are legion. | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:57:12 | |
In this episode, Erik and Steve discuss why playing 40K can feel so personal. They share stories about times that they became too invested in their toys, talk about why that may be, and discuss how to potentially overcome it while still loving your faction and models of choice. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: https://gmpwt.blog/ Don't Touch My Fulgrim: https://gmpwt.blog/2025/08/28/whats-erik-playing/ Content mentioned in this episode: Poorhammer Podcast - Vorthos & Mel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000642582045 Poorhammer Podcast - Warhammer 40K Factions Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000536278546 | |||
| 1 - Help! My friend plays Aeldari and I want to choke him out! | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:47:14 | |
In this episode, Erik and Steve relive a traumatic but funny story from early in their playing days and discuss how to going through that experience has helped them better understand the game. They'll talk through how different factions approach the game different ways and how that can cause friction within a friend group. Lastly, they'll discuss why that faction diversity, despite the frustrations it can cause, is a good thing and how they are working through it so that they can keep playing with their favorite toys and friends. Content mentioned in this episode: Warhammer WTC: https://worldteamchampionship.com/ WarGames Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/u6w9qZXlDGY?si=OeFaX_jFh2mi-Ivr | |||
| 9 - Recapping the 2025 Fall Barn Hammer Classic | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:17:05 | |
We just finished our fall Barn Hammer session. Join us as we relive it by talking about who did well, who rode the Struggle Bus, and who has some feelings to talk through. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: | |||
| 8 - I Did My Mental Reps But Da Orks Be Too Kunnin’ | 09 Oct 2025 | 01:09:32 | |
It’s story time again. This time the guys will relive a recent Table Top Simulator (TTS) game that Erik played against Orks and how a combination of his hubris and inattention almost resulted in the game going horribly wrong for him. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: | |||
| 7 - Strike First, Strike Hard, No Guilliman! | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:15:24 | |
Join the guys as they discuss play styles and how they can impact how you approach the game. Are you a Big Hitter swinging aggressively or an uber defensive blocker? Tune in to find out. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: | |||
| 6 - Friends Don’t Make Friends Play T'au | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:05:32 | |
Steve is a bad person who makes his friends play T'au for his entertainment. Join the guys as Steve revels in Erik's suffering and they collectively relive the game. Spoiler alert, maybe Erik didn't hate it completely? Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: T'au Content Mentioned: | |||
| 5 - What is Love? 40K Don't Hurt Me. | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:06:07 | |
In this episode, Erik and Steve discuss play a game of "Yes, No, Maybe So" as a way to explore the various aspects of the Warhammer experience. They'll make light of how differently each approaches Warhammer and tease each other for the areas that they take too seriously (or not serious enough). There may even be a "that guy" story or two. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: Erik's Favorite Content: WarGames Live: https://www.youtube.com/@WarGamesLive Poorhammer Podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast That 6++ Podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@6PlusPlusGaming Stat Check: http://www.youtube.com/@StatCheck Adeptus Ridiculous: http://www.youtube.com/@Adeptusridiculous The Art of War 40K: http://www.youtube.com/@ArtofWar40k Forge the Narrative: http://www.youtube.com/@forgethenarrative Warhammer Meta Chasers: http://www.youtube.com/@warhammermetachasers The Vanguard Tactics Podcast: | |||
| 4 - Silly Necrons. Tricks are for Aeldari! | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
In this episode, Erik and Steve discuss their first experiences in Warhammer 40K. They relive the good, the bad, and the Aeldari and talk about what about those experiences stuck with them. Lastly, they discuss why they both had such different experiences joining a Warhammer group. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: Content used in this episode: Vanguard Tactics - The Limits of Sportsmanship in Warhammer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-limits-of-sportsmanship-in-warhammer-40k/id1447379449?i=1000603044582 | |||
| 3 - What's Your 40K Crush? | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:01:31 | |
In this episode, Erik and Steve discuss the factions that they want to love but that don't quite love them back. They also will talk about some factions that they tried to avoid loving but ultimately fell for. Lastly, they will choose a faction that they want to see the other person play, much to Erik's horror. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website: Witness G-Man's shame: https://gmpwt.blog/2025/09/04/whats-erik-playing-3/ Content used in this episode: Poorhammer Podcast - Vorthos & Mel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000642582045 Poorhammer Podcast - Warhammer 40K Factions Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000536278546 If The Emperor Had a Text to Speech Device: | |||