Explore every episode of the podcast Under the Hive of Madness - A Warhammer Lore Podcast
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| Episode 124: Horus Heresy, The Dark Brotherhood Part 1 | Warhammer 30k Lore | 29 Aug 2024 | 01:07:03 | |
Some bits of Lore deserve a bit of a deeper dive, and our crew has a good one today! Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew start to uncover the developing conflict in the Pale Stars between the infamous pirate Blackshields led by The Nemean and the Alpha Legion under Master Ijax! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "Nuke em' from orbit... it's the only way to be sure..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! GymDark Gaming Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness. Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com | |||
| Episode 123: Horus Heresy, Darkness on the Horizon Part 4 | 23 Aug 2024 | 01:41:55 | |
Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew continue their coverage of the Horus Heresy this week, looking into the conclusion of the Manachea Crusade and the Shadow Crusade. Our crew deep dives into Angron's ascension to daemon hood, before taking a brief look at the fall of Batzel III. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "Never meddle in the affairs of Four-Armed Emperors, for you are crunchy and make a good topping for ramen..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! GymDark Gaming Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness. Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com | |||
| Lorus Obscurus 17: The Goblin Universe Part 1 | Paranormal Folklore | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:34:31 | |
This week on Under the Hive of Madness, Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew dive back into the weird world of spooky-dookies and the paranormal in their first episode on the Goblin Universe. Join them on a weird journey that blends the real-world folklore of UFOs, Cryptids, and Ghosts with the concepts of Warhammer's Immaterium... The Warp. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "The empty echo of the Frosthollow fills my nightmares...and spills over into upon my waking sanity..." Email the show at, UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Gobbo's Aeldari Exodites | Homebrew Lore | 29 Sep 2022 | 01:28:12 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness Crew is back with another Tales from the Hive, this time switching up the format to focus on some of the methods used in laying out and designing Lore. Gobbo, Marky, Kev, and Chuckerfly focus on Gobbo's Exodites, how he planned his army, and exploring how those choices led to some basic foundations piece of the forces' background. Exploring these decisions, the conflicts they may create, the solutions that can be crafted, and how all those pieces fit together. UHM is a Warhammer 40k Podcast that delves into the Horror and Grimdark aspects of the Universe, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and corny puns... | |||
| Episode 50: Aeldari Exodites | Warhammer 40k Lore | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:15:14 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness crew returns to the Aeldari this week to take a look at the Exodite Sub-Faction. Cause what isn't cooler than freaking space elves riding freaking dinosaurs! This is a long-time faction favorite of Gobbo's, who is even working on a fully converted Exodite army. Somehow he managed to wrangle Marky, Kev, and Beast into a deep dive into the pre-fall history of the Exodites, and how their society and culture differ from the Asuryani. The UHM crew also digs into their technology and the terraformed Maiden Worlds, which make up some of the galaxy's richest Paradises. We are a Warhammer 40k Podcast, focusing on the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting. So expect adult themes, adult humor, and more than a few puns! | |||
| Episode 49: Community Spotlight, Kayle Larson | Warhammer 40k | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:13:57 | |
This week Marky and Gobbo sit down with Kayle Larson to talk about the life and trails of a Professional Miniatures Painter! Kayle graciously shares her journey into the hobby, gives the boys insight into painting for competitions, and even peels back the curtain on how she judges paint jobs at local events. A finalist at Adpeticon's Golden Daemon Challenge in 2022, she also shares her wisdom when it comes to painting tools and painting tips. Under the Hive of Madness is Warhammer 40k Podcast focused on the Grimdark and Horror aspects of the Lore... so be prepared for some adult language, adult content, and even some pretty bad puns! | |||
| Episode 48: Creative Writing, Horror and Suspense Part 2 | World Building | 08 Sep 2022 | 02:09:47 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness Boys are back with Part 2 of Creative Writing Horror and Suspense! Continuing to focus on the world of Horror join them in peering deep into the gibbering madness of the Void, and seeing what might glance back. Gobbo, Marky, Kev, and Beast lay out five tips for getting started in horror writing while looking at some examples both in and out of the Warhammer 40k World. | |||
| Lorus Obscurus 9: The Missing 411 | Horror Lore | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:43:01 | |
Goblin King went down a deeper hole than he thought existed for this episode of Lorus Obscurus, getting lost in the tangles of Reddit and Documentary films to bring us a summary of what The Missing 411 is all about. Join the Under the Hive of Madness boys as they talk about where it all started, what it all might mean, and what implications might exist around these pretty haunting cases. They jump into the details surrounding three of the more talked about cases and even take a look at some of the more out there theories on what might be happening. UHM is a Horror and Grimdark show, focused around the universe of Warhammer 40k, so expect some dark humor, foul language, and more than a passing fascination with gore and monsters! The UHM crew specifically focuses on the Missing 411, but in doing this research found out just how many people go missing every year, specifically Women and Children. For more information please check out the amazing Podcast Some Place Under Neith. | |||
| Episode 47: Creative Writing, Horror and Suspense Part 1 | World Building | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:54:24 | |
It's been a while, but the Boys of Under the Hive of Madness are back with another Creative Writing Episode! This time focusing on the world of Horror, come along on a journey of horrid discovery as they peel back each layer of fear and poke at all the giblets underneath. While this episode doesn't focus on the gory details, it does dip in and out of them from time to time... so the Purity Seal is slapped right up top! Gobbo, Marky, Kev, and Special Guest Ickabard break down the subgenres of Horror, before looking into the foundational base of Fear itself. Next week UHM jumps into the lore of the United States for a deep dive into the Missing 411, plumbing the depths of the unknown for even more nightmare nuggies... Before returning with a conclusion to their Creative Writing, Horror, and Suspense coverage! UHM is a Horror and Grimdark show focused on the world of Warhammer 40k, so expect foul language, adult themes, and a few punny jokes... Always look both ways before crossing a Sump bridge, for you never know when a 4 Armed Emperor with Wings... might be coming through. | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Marky's Genestealer Cult | Homebrew Lore | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:35:05 | |
Under the Hive of Madness is back with another Tales from the Hive, this time peeling back the layers of Marky's Genestealer Cult! From a close-knit system of moons mined for their precious resources to the Genetically Mutated Genestealers known to his brood, come along as they explore the foundation of Marky's growing cult! Using the Alien Franchise, and a handful of other Action Sci-Fi titles as a foundation Marky covers what he had laid out to date and the boys brainstorm a few extra ideas for good measure. UHM is a Horror and Grimdark Podcast so expect Adult Themes, Adult Language, and more than a few bad jokes!!! Reach us by email at UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymDarkGaming@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 46: Genestealer Cults Part 4 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:55:20 | |
Gobbo, Marky, and Kev conclude Under the Hive of Madness' coverage of Genestealer Cults in Part 4! Covering the methods the GSC employs to take a planet, the fate of both the Cult and the World when the Hive Fleet arrives, and what happens when a Cult might escape their coming fate at the hands of the Star Children. The Boys also dip into the most infamous of Cults, talking through their history, Cult Symbolism, and some specific details. UHM will be back next episode to cover Marky's own Genestealer Cult Lore! As always UHM is a Horror and Grimdark Podcast focused on the Lore and Creative Writing opportunities of the Warhammer 40k Universe. Expect Strong Langauge, Adult Themes, and more than a few bad jokes! | |||
| Episode 45: Genestealer Cults Part 3 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:41:44 | |
The Boys from Under the Hive of Madness are back at it, continuing to binge on all things GSC in Part 3 of their faction coverage. Join them this week as they look at the rank and file elements of any good Cult of the Star Children, with a focus on the Acolytes, Iconwards, Metamorphs Neophytes, Aberrants, Abomiants, and Atalan Jackals. As well as the vehicles the Cult prefers the Achilles Ridgerunner and Goliath Truck! The crew also tackles a question from our community, tossing out some of their theories on what would happen if a Patriarch was taken out and a perfect storm of events led to a power vacuum! As always UHM is a Grimdark and Horror Podcast focused on the Lore and Creative Writing elements of Warhammer 40k, so expect some adult themes and language. | |||
| UHM RPG Workshop: Orks as Player Characters | Role Playing Games | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:29:21 | |
With Gobbo heading up North for a long weekend, the Under the Hive of Madness crew is taking a quick Side Quest into the UHM RPG series to explore character creation! The boys each bring an Orky Concept to the table as Gobbo helps guide them through character creation in Savage Worlds Adventures Edition. Get a feel for the Attributes, Skills, and other Stats used in SWADE as the cast talks through their ideas for a Wheelman, Beast Rider, Dakka-Nut, and Gretchin Grease Monkey. Beast is on point with the amazing Orky names, and Marky and Kev flex their "voice acting talents" with some pretty amazing Orkiod accents! We will be back next week with the continuation of our Genestealer Cult coverage. | |||
| Episode 116: Warhammer Origins, A Complete History Part 2 | Warhammer 40k History | 14 Jun 2024 | 01:55:08 | |
Chac and Gobbo are back in the Under the Hive of Madness Studios, for Part 2 of their coverage of everything that has been released under the Warhammer 40k Banner. From Specialty games like Battlefleet Gothic, Space Hulk, and The Horus Heresy Card Game to the Core books of 4th and 5th editions, the boys talk over their experiences and some wargaming history!
Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "It's the deep ice a realm of shadow and cold, ruled over by those Four Armed Monsters and their burning red eyes. Stay close to the flame and keep your irons handy..." Email the show at, UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com Battlefleet Gothic Ruleset. | |||
| Episode 44: Genestealer Cults Part 2 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:33:32 | |
Under the Hive of Madness continues with our exploration of Genestealer Cults, with Part 2 of this Lore Series! Full steam ahead deeper into the Horror side of Warhammer 40k, the boys talk about the Genestealer Cult 3rd and 4th Generation specialist roles that help the Cult spread to every corner of a suitable world. Genestealers are one of those invasive aliens covered to date on UHM, so be prepared for some great horror and grimdark details... | |||
| Episode 43: Genestealer Cults Part 1 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:24:00 | |
Under the Hive of Madness buckles down and then jumps headlong into our Lore Series on Genestealer Cults! Back and deep into the Horror side of Warhammer 40k, the boys talk about the Genestealer and its place in the greater plans of the Great Devourer before getting into the specifics of how the Cult spreads on a suitable world. Genestealers are one of those invasive aliens covered to date on UHM, so be prepared for some great horror and grimdark details... | |||
| Episode 42: Creative Writing, And the Void Stares Back | Warhammer 40k World Building | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:41:28 | |
Join Under the Hive of Madness this week as we jump further into the theory craft of Worldbuilding, continuing to focus on Aliens. Marky is back in the studio, to present his two choices to Beast, Kev, and Gobbo before the boys lay out some of the lore behind Carcosan Sector and dip a toe or three into designing a pair of odd aliens! Look out Imperium Space... a new species has been spotted by Rogue Traders in the Mergeant Worlds of the Scarus Sector. As a quick Reminder, UHM is a show focused on the Horror and Grimdark elements of the Warhammer 40k Universe, so expect Adult Language, Adult Humor, and themes... and probably a few bad puns. Send us Your Lore, Creepy experiences, Cryptid Stories, or Questions about the Podcast! | |||
| Episode 41: Creative Writing, Into the Void | Warhammer 40k World Building | 30 Jun 2022 | 02:06:12 | |
Join Gobbo, Beast, and Kev this week for a look at all things alien, before Under the Hive of Madness takes a plunge into their next Lore Series on Gene Stealer Cults. The Boys peel back the layers of 40k and Sci-Fi Culture to look at several minor Xenos races from both in an exploration of what just might exist out on the bounds of Known Space! Journey into the Void with this look into the Vespid, Ambul, Enslavers, and Rak'Ghul of the 40k Universe; as well as the Borg, the Thing, and Pierson's Puppeteers from the greater Sci-Fi world as well! UHM is a horror and grimdark-focused podcast, so expect adult themes, foul language, and more than a few bad jokes! | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Listener Lore 3 | Homebrew Lore | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:22:50 | |
Under the Hive of Madness is back with their third Listener Lore Episode in the continuing Tales from the Hive series. Today we feature the next chapter in Ickbard's continuing story, A Lion's Lament before we dip into the First of Beast's House Disitine Baron's, Adam. As always we are a Grimdark and Horror-based Warhammer 40k Podcast, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and a handful of bad jokes! 4 Armed Emperors are like Inquisitors... you don't wanna be in one's path... | |||
| Episode 40: Creative Writing, Flora and Fauna | Warhammer 40k World Building | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:51:50 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness crew forges ahead bringing you more worldbuilding content, as they focus on ideas behind developing Flora and Fauna for new alien worlds. Gobbo, Marky, and Beast start with a sneak peek at the world of Catachan before the boys toss out a few ideas about some of the worlds they have designed. The boys also share their tips and tricks for staying on topic, as well as defining things quickly so they can be the subject of a future deep dive. As always UHM is a Warhammer 40k Themed shows, and our hosts don't shy away from the adult concepts of Grimdark or Horror, so expect some foul language, adult themes, and even worse jokes... | |||
| Lorus Obscurus 8: Finding Bigfoot | Horror Lore | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:55:55 | |
Due to a slight tech glitch, our sound is not at its normal crisp perfection, but we have found and eliminated the responsible Tech Adepts and Servitors... | |||
| Episode 39: Creative Writing, Designing Campaigns | Warhammer 40k World Building | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:24:20 | |
Beast, Gobbo, and Marky are in the Under the Hive of Madness Studio this week to close out our first series on Campaigns and Crusades. The boys take a look back at how we got here before breaking down ways in which to write a new campaign or expand an existing set of games into a full-fledged Campaign. They also cover some of the easier elements of campaign backstories, as well as dabble a bit in how all these ideas can translate to other games and even creative writing in general. | |||
| Episode 38: Favorite Campaign Moments | 26 May 2022 | 01:33:21 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness Crew is expanding, this week we welcome two new members to our stream cast! Chuckerfly also joins Gobbo, Marky, and Beast on the Podcast this week to introduce himself and go over some of his own histories with the various games of Games Workshop. Then our boys dive into part 2 of our Campaign series, talking over some of their favorite moments in past games and how those might be used in building a UHM Campaign of their own! Always remember it's better to be caught out in hive rain, than to shelter next to a 4 Armed Emperor's most recent meal... | |||
| Episode 37: Let's Get Crusadin! | 19 May 2022 | 01:41:23 | |
This week on Under the Hive of Madness, Marky and Gobbo are joined by Ickbard as they all wander through the history of Campaign and Crusade Narrative Play in Warhammer 40k. The boys go over some of the most common Campaign structures, as well as talk about some ideas on how to implement them on the fly., before diving into some of the classic examples that have been printed by GW both in White Dwarf Magazine and official rules releases. This is part one of a series dedicated to exploring and designing Narratives for use in Crusades and Campaigns! UHM is a Horror and Grimdark-themed Warhammer 40k Podcast, so expect some foul language, gory details, adult themes and more than a few Bad Puns! | |||
| Episode 115: Horus Heresy, Knights-Errant Part 2 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:57:41 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness crew continues their exploration of the Knights-Errant. Listen as Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew dip briefly into the history and personality of Garviel Loken, before they chronicle his mission to Caliban... and the rest of the Knight's missions up until the Siege of Terra. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "It's said winds shriek through the Frosthollow, confusing your senses...driving the unprepared to delirium. But it might just be something hungrier than the needless ice that screams in those dark hallways..." Email the show at, UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com | |||
| Episode 36: Hobby Life Balance | Hobbisode | 12 May 2022 | 01:30:45 | |
Gobbo, Marky, and Kev are back this week to talk about ways we try to balance our Hobby into the sometimes hectic schedules of work and life. The UHM crew opens up about the road to finding that balance, as well as some of the pitfalls we have found ourselves in along the way. Hobbying and Gaming are super important to mental health, and relaxation and can even inspire, encourage and help us grow! Under the Hive of Madness is a Horror and Grimdark Podcast centered around the Grimdark Warhammer 40k Universe, so expect adult themes, adult language, and a few bad puns! Don't get caught up the Sump without a paddle, or you just might find that you are a tasty treat for the Local 4 Armed Emperors! | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Kev's Rogue Trader House | Homebrew Lore | 05 May 2022 | 01:56:10 | |
Gobbo, Marky, and Kev are in the UHM Studio to talk Homebrew Lore! With our Imperial Guard Series completed it was time to reveal a bit more of our lore, with Kev giving us a juicy tease overview of what he had been cooking up. The boys drop a few details on STCs, Rougetraders, and the Inquisition fleshing out some of the finer points of Imperial Society that we have yet to cover in detail! We also layout the framework for the Ordo Obscurus, for those of you interested in writing some Spookie Dookie's (Creepy Pastas) in our little corner of the Warhammer 40k Universe! As always Under the Hive of Madness is a Horror and Grimdark Podcast focused on the Universe of Warhammer 40k, so expect Adult themes, language, and a lot of bad puns! | |||
| UHM RPG Workshop 2: Warhammer 40k and Savage Worlds | Role Playing Games | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:34:17 | |
Marky and Gobbo are back to talk role-playing games, in Under the Hive of Madness's second episode focused on designing an Underhive and Ganger Ruleset for use with Savage Worlds Adventurer's Edition. Just like in our first RPG Workshop, we are looking at the thing that makes Warhammer 40k tick and figuring out how to apply them to the more personalized character drive gaming experiences found in Table Top Role Playing. It all starts with the Setting Rules themselves, a set of rules that give the trappings of the entire game, from character creation to the inevitable inclusion on the Inquisitions hit list! As always Under Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Grimdark Podcast, we have a focus on the horror elements of the setting, so expect Adult Themes, Adult Language, and more than a few Bad Jokes! | |||
| Episode 35: Planet Spotlight Armageddon | Warhammer 40k Lore | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:40:53 | |
This week the UHM Crew takes our first deep dive into the various worlds of the Warhammer 40k Universe, with a look at the Hive/Industrial world of Armageddon. We cover the planet's past, which the Mecahnicum and the Imperium would be happier if we all forgot... along with some of the more recent history and wars that have ravaged the world at the hands of Orks, Humans, and even Daemons. It's also the first official episode of year 2 of Under the Hive of Madness!!! As always we are an adult-themed, horror and Grimdark Warhammer 40k Podcast, so expect foul language and more than a few bad jokes! | |||
| Lorus Obscurus 7: Bigfoots | Horror Lore | 13 Apr 2022 | 02:00:08 | |
A slight Tech glitch with this week's recording led to a few places where there is a weird echo, I cleaned it up as much as I could for you guys as we felt that our talk with Chac was too good to re-record. | |||
| Episode 34: Creative Writing, Movies and The Guard, with Spice | Warhammer 40k World Building | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:24:07 | |
This week on Under the Hive of Madness we take a dive into more action movies from the 80s and 90s and see how they relate to the Imperial Guard! Just like in Part 1 where Kev and Marky covered Starship Troopers, Judge Dredd, Batman Returns, and Full Metal Jacket Gobbo and Beast break down their four pics. The UHM boys break down some of the concepts in these new choices and lay out some of the building blocks to make our own Imperial Guard Regiments, with the tasty and choice bites found in those movies. Gobbo dives into the origins of both a Traitor Guard and Loyalist Regiment, while Beast lays out some more groundwork for his Disitine Forces! As always we are an adult-themed podcast, focused on the Horror and Grimdark of the Warhammer 40k Universe... so expect talks about gore, foul language, and more than a few bad jokes. | |||
| Episode 33: Creative Writing, Movies and The Guard | Warhammer 40k World Building | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:39:22 | |
This week on Under the Hive of Madness we take a dive into the action movies of the 80s and 90s and see how they relate to the Imperial Guard! We break down some of the concepts in our choices and lay out some of the building blocks to make our own Imperial Guard Regiments, with the tasty and choice bites found in those movies. In Part 1 Kev and Marky look over their films and dive into the concepts of how they might build penal legions, exploring the concepts, themes, and even art direction of their chosen films. Strap in as we cover everything from Predator to Full Metal Jacket! As always we are an adult-themed podcast, focused on the Horror and Grimdark of the Warhammer 40k Universe... so expect talks about gore, foul language, and more than a few bad jokes. | |||
| Episdoe 32: Astra Militarum Part 6 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 24 Mar 2022 | 02:00:18 | |
Our Longest Lore Series! Well, our longest Lore Series, so far... Join the Under the Hive of Madness crew for part six of our coverage on the Astra Militarum. We cover all the big regiments, talking a bit about their history, planet, and how they function and look. Before diving into a huge tangle of minor regiments of note, don't worry Kev, brings up more than one example from the Gaunt's Ghosts series... Lastly, we take a look at the Auxilla and some of the Abhumans the Imperium of Man tolerates enough to let into the Guard! As always we are a Warhammer 40k focused Horror and Grimdark Podcast... be warned about our themes and language, not to mention the awful puns! | |||
| Episode 31: Astra Militarum Part 5 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:08:21 | |
This week the boys wrap up the last few ends of the Era Indominus... and go as far into left field as possible! Come along as Under of the Hive of Madness crew gets lost on the Imperial Oregon Trail... and Timmy dies of ripper swarms. We decided to split this last episode into two, so you guys didn't have to deal with 3 hours of Lore all at once! This week's focus wraps up the last few events in the Astra Militarum timeline, leading up to the Indominus Crusade. Next week we will conclude our coverage of the Imperial Guard with a dive into Regimental Lore. As always, we are a horror and grimdark-themed podcast, so expect foul language, adult themes, and bad jokes! Apparently, 4 Armed Emperor's don't like to be pictured wearing tiny fuzzy hats... just a warning. Emai us your Lore, Creepy Stories and Questions: UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymDarkGaming@gmail.com. | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Listener Lore 2 | Homebrew Lore | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:14:07 | |
Our Second Episode in our Tales from the Hive series. Featuring Listener written Lore from Noir and Ickbard! As always we are a Grimdark and Horror-based Warhammer 40k Podcast, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and a handful of bad jokes! Never Smack a 4 Armed Emperor in the Mouth... they aren't a gift horse... | |||
| Episode 114: Horus Heresy, Knights-Errant Part 1 | Warhammer 40k | 31 May 2024 | 01:36:07 | |
The Under the Hive of Madness crew takes a quick side quest to discuss the organization that will develop into the Grey Knights. Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew discuss the details of Malcador the Sigilites, Knights-Errant, covering Nathaniel Garro's first several missions to recruit its founding members. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "You're at the edge of the Sump kid... here there be monsters..." Email the show at, UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com | |||
| Episode 30: Astra Militarum Part 4 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:18:18 | |
It's time to join the Black Crusade! Well, the 13th anyway... Join the Under of the Hive of Madness crew this week as we dive into part 4 of our Imperial Guard Series. We focus on the events of the 13th Black Crusade, and how it challenged one of the Guard's most famous heroes, as well as how it shaped the foundation of the Astra Militarum in the modern Imperium. Next week we will begin our conclusion on the Imperial Guard with more recent history and a dive into Regimental Lore. As always, we are a horror and grimdark-themed podcast, so expect foul language, adult themes, and bad jokes! Don't let a 4 Armed Emperor catch you by the tongue. Emai us your Lore, Creepy Stories and Questions: UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymDarkGaming@gmail.com. | |||
| UHM RPG Workshop 1: Buidling a Warhammer 40k RPG | Role Playing Games | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:19:15 | |
Marky and Goblin King take a little sidetrip this week and explore some of the connections between role playing and the 40k universe, as well as going over some of their past in the hobby of role playing. This is our elevator pitch, as we start to look at the Savage Worlds Adevnture Edition ruls and apply it to some of the Under the Hive of Madness teases about Role Playing Games. Over the next several months we will have follow episodes as we start to work on the setting specific rules, and take deeper dives in the SWADE rule system. As a reminder we are a Horror and Grimdark Focused Podcast, so expect some adult themes, adult language and a heavy mix of bad puns! | |||
| Lorus Obscurus 6: American Cryptids | Horror Lore | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:37:13 | |
Its time for your monthly Spooky Dookie, with the Under the Hive of Madness Boys! We are moving out of the haunting territory of ghosts and into the world of cryptids over the next several episodes as we talk about one of the cryptid world's Heavy Hitters: Big Foot. We also cover a few other monsters that make up the tapestry of Americana, as well as brainstorm a few Innsmouth Hive crytpids along the way! UHM is a grimdark and horror based podcast, dealing with the Warhammer 40k world... so expect bad jokes, worse language and adult themes. | |||
| Episode 29: Astra Militarum Part 3 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:35:45 | |
Under the Hive of Madness is back this week for Part 3 of the Astra Militarum, join the boys as they recount the historical dates of M41 leading up to the 13th Black Crusade. Plus our musings on heretic guard, Yarrick... and Kev's extremely moving rendition of "Creeeeeeeeeeeedddddd". We also discuss some of the Real World history and how it wraps into some of the changes to the expansion of the Lore post 3rd Eiditon. Parts 4 and probably 5 are just around the corner... As always we are a Horror and Grimdark themed Podcast, focused on the Lore of Warhammer 40k, so expect some adult thems, adult language, and a lot of bad puns... You can connect with us trhough our email with UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymDarkGaming@gmail.com, or find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/hg8b2HV4bC Help the podcast grow with our Patroen: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Give Battlefleet Gothic's rules a quick peek: https://battlefleet-gothic.fandom.com/wiki/Battlefleet_Gothic_(Rules) | |||
| Episode 28: Astra Militarum Part 2 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:22:03 | |
This week the Under the Hive of Madness boys continue their coverage on the men and women that make up the Hammer of the Emperor, the Astra Militarum. Strap in for some musings on 80s Actions films, as well as the history of the Imperial Guard from the last few days of the Heresy up till just about M41. We will contineu our coverage in Part 3 with the History of more recent events and then a deeper look into some of the more famous Regiements of the Guard. As always, we are a Horror and Grimdark focused Podcast, so expect Adult Themes, Adult Language and more than a few bad jokes! | |||
| Episode 27: Astra Militarum Part 1 | Warhammer 40k Lore | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:30:38 | |
Its finally time for our boys to jump head fist into some Imperium Lore! This week on Under the Hive of Madness we kick off our lore series on the Astra Militarum, with an overview of the faction and look into their Command Structure. Kev brings us some sweet quotes which help to paint a great, if a little girm, picture of what the average guardsman might have to content with... and Marky gets annoyed at how little we use the term "Imperial Guard"! UHM is a Grimdark and Horror Podcast focused on the world of Warhammer 40k, so expect some foul language, bad dad jokes and more than a Standard Type 3 dose of adult themes. Want to connect with us? Email us at UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com or GymdarkGaming@gmail.com, or join our growing community on Discord, https://discord.gg/Zc5G92Zc8y. | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Skjaldmaer Worlds Pt. 3 | Homebrew Lore | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:35:38 | |
Join us for Part 3 of the Skjaldmaer Worlds, this week on Under the Hive of Madness. Marky and Goblin King are joined by Beast and Kev once again as the boys jump into the origins of the 636th Expeditionary Force! The marks UHMs first episode devoted to Space Marine and the Astra Militarum Lore, with a few teases on more to come. We are a Grimdark and Horror theme Warhammer 40k Podcast, expect adult themes, adult language and more than a few bad dad jokes! Get Access to Video Podcasts, our Quarterly Painting Contest and a few more perks over on Patreon and help us achive our goals for 2022! https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Skjaldmaer Worlds Pt. 2 | Homebrew Lore | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:21:21 | |
This week on Under the Hive of Madness, Marky and Goblin King are back at it with the second part on the Skjaldmaer Worlds. Join the boys as they dive into the Knight World of Ragnor, before talking about the religious and culutural foundations that make up life in this backwater subsector of the Dark Imperium. More of our creative writing tips and tricks are on display, as we explore the rest of Goblin King's on going creative writing project. We are a Grimdark and Horror theme Warhammer 40k Podcast, expect adult themes, adult language and more than a few bad dad jokes! Get Access to Video Podcasts, our Quarterly Painting Contest and a few more perks over on Patreon and help us achive our goals for 2022! https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Skjaldmaer Worlds Part 1 | Homebrew Lore | 06 Jan 2022 | 01:38:40 | |
After more than a few teases and a half year of waiting the UHM Crew gets into Goblin King's sub-sector Lore! Come along with Marky and Gobbo as they discuss the Intro to the sub-sector and go over a few of the planets that can be found there. They also talk over some of the tips and tricks of creative writing that are being used as this chunk of Lore is being fleshed out and established. This is the first part of our first Lore Stories Series, and the Under the Hive of Madness boys will be back bext week to talk about the History and Impact of the Imperium in the Skjaldmaer Worlds. As awlasy this is a podcast focused around horror, grimdark and Warhammer 40k themes, so expect Adult Themes, Adult Lanaguage and more than a few bad dad jokes! There Are Four, 4 Armed Emeperors... | |||
| Tales from the Hive: Sanguinala Holiday Special | Community Spotlight | 30 Dec 2021 | 01:07:32 | |
This week on Under the Hive of Madness, Goblin King sits down with Ickbard to talk about growing into the hobby as well as how Ick got started in the hobby. We uncover some of the Lore behind the Sanguinala Holiday itself, breifly drop a few teases about Homebrew Lore, and even touch a little bit on Dungeons and Dragons and other Role Playing Games. UHM is a Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdarkness of the Warhammer 40k Universe, be warned we talk about adult themes and often dip into adult langauge... Plus a whole basket full of bad puns! Never ask a Four Armed Emperor why they crossed the road... Trust us, just don't! | |||
| Fallout and Warhammer 40k - A Patreon Sneak Peak | 24 May 2024 | 01:59:44 | |
Ever wondered what the Under the Hive of Madness crew gets up to in our Patreon Exclusive Episodes? Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew have you covered, follow along as Drew talks over the many similarities between the Fallout Series and Warhammer 40k. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes! "Embrace the ecstasy of being consumed! To be eaten by the Four Armed Emperors is not to die, but to ascend. It is the ultimate union, the merging of your pitiful flesh and soul within their eternal might. You will become one with their boundless power, shedding your frailty for a divine existence." - Marcusian Deslex Prophet of the Emperor's Kindred. Email the show at, UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Discord Community: GymDark Gaming Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UndertheHiveofMadness Find Us Around the Web: https://linktr.ee/underthehive or our Website: Underthehiveofmadness.com | |||
| Episode 26: Weapons and Tech | 23 Dec 2021 | 01:34:42 | |
This week we dive head first into the Weapons and Technology of the Warhammer 40k Universe, mainly focused on the broad stroke overview of tools avalible to the Imperium of Man. Like our topic on Melee in 40k, this is a massive subject and we will be returning for a Part 2 soon, before we look at tackling some of the crazy Xenos tech that is out there! In classic Under the Hive of Madness fashion we get into debates about how big a bolter shell is, and which Black Library Author is the most trustwrothy! As always we are a Horror and Grimdark themed podcast, so expect Adult Language, Adult Subjects and more than a few bad puns! Never trust a 4 Armed Emperor in a game of cards... cause they do have those extra two arms! | |||
| Lorus Obscurus 5: Pride Before the Fall | Horror Lore | 16 Dec 2021 | 01:39:38 | |
It's time for some spooky dookies with the UHM Crew, we are back at it this week covering the major types of hauntings. With some real-world examples, and stories as well as some examples of how they connect to the 40k Universe. Then we dive into an Under the Hive of Madness first, with a listener-submitted ghostly tale... This is our last episode on the Chaos Gods, so get ready for some more underhive ghost stories as the boys talk about Slaanesh and introduce one of Innsmouth's biggest stars! We cover horror themes, and the grimdark universe of 40k, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and a lot of bad puns! | |||
| Episode 25: Creative Writing, Planet Crafters | World Building | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:37:14 | |
This week the Under the Hive of Madness crew puts our money where our mouth is and uses a list of planet descriptions along with a few dice to brainstorm up a world! Join us as we randomize the classifications for the world we will be fleshing out over the next few weeks in order to use in a crusade. We borrow from several existing properties and remix away until we get something that begins to fit our idea of a 40k planet. As always UHM is an Adult theme Horror and Grimdark podcast, so expect adult language and more than a few terrible puns! Like grandma always said, give a 4 Armed Emperor a Cookie... and there goes the entire Hive! | |||