The Squad-Games Podcast

Dakotah is joined by Yohan for Part 2 of our How to Win with XV26 Stealth Battlesuits series. After meeting Yohan while TOing in Wales, Dakotah brings him on to break down his very different approach to playing XV26 in competitive Kill Team. Unlike the more cagey, denial-focused style from Part 1, Yohan explains how he plays Stealth Battlesuits aggressively by pushing up the board, controlling thr...

On this episode of the Squad Games Podcast, Dakotah is joined by Sheldon Steer, also known as Kill Team Stream, and Alex Popov to talk about non-standard maps in Warhammer 40k Kill Team. After the All Valley Team Tournament, we discuss whether Kill Team has become too dependent on standardized layouts, why custom terrain and creative tables can make events more memorable, and how non-standard maps...

In this episode of the Squad Games Podcast, Dakotah and David talk about the All Valley Team Tournament, how it grew from a local team event into one of the biggest third-party Kill Team events in the United States, and why team tournaments might be the best way to experience Kill Team. We break down what makes AVTT different, from the 3-player team format and narrative boards to the Forge Brush p...

On today’s episode of the Squad Games Podcast, we are joined by Shane from Command Point for another Warhammer 40k Kill Team Hot Takes call-in show. We talk through the newest balance dataslate, whether Hierotek Circle is back, if climbing is actually fixed, and how the latest Tac Op changes affect the meta. The community calls in with takes on GW map design, Octarius vs. Volkus, Tau teams not bei...

Warhammer 40k Kill Team just got one of its biggest balance updates yet, and we are breaking down what actually matters. On this episode of the Squad Games Podcast, Dakota is joined by David to talk through the newest Kill Team balance dataslate, including the massive Approved Ops changes, the long-awaited climbing clarification, and what these updates mean for the current meta. We dig into whethe...

Kill Team Blitz is our fast-play Kill Team format built for quicker games, easier teaching, and sharper competitive practice. In this episode, we cover how Blitz works, what we learned from our first event, what rules we’re already adjusting, and why the format feels so strong for both new and experienced players. We also dig into Octarius terrain, break down the issues with the current layout and...

In today’s Squad Games Podcast, Dakotah and David talk about what Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team feels like it is missing right now. From narrative and identity to hype, releases, and long-term excitement, they break down why Kill Team can sometimes feel empty despite being a strong competitive game. They also discuss the newest Kill Team reveal, share first impressions on the latest release, and talk...

Giacomo, Dakotah, and Johnathan talk about the Squad Op Playing Pack used at the Boyz Bash. Try Out Squad Ops! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_En...

Giacomo, Dakotah, and Matthew talk about Kill Team and hobby topics. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn w...

Join us for another episode of Tabletop Hot Takes, a live show where we respond to the community's hot takes. These episodes are recorded live on Twitch. You can join our Discord server to share your hottest take. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more ep...

Today Giacomo and Dakotah talk about the banning of Murderwing, why the most recent balance data slate didn't change the game that much, and what it means to be an active T.O. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Oth...

The latest Table Top Hot Takes is here in audio form! Giacomo and Dakotah take your hot takes and respond to them. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Game...

Dakotah and Giacomo talk about the latest Balance Dataslate and share their thoughts. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_St...

Today, Chris shares his tips and tricks so that you can play XV26s and win! Get your tickets to the NorCal Open II April 25-26! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net...

Dakotah and Giacomo talk about what they want to see changed in the next Balance Dataslate. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargam...

Dakotah and Giacomo talk about what they think will be coming out for Kill Team 2026. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_St...

Orion takes Giacomo and Dakotah on a journey to find the Golden Squig in this episode of the Squad-Games podcast brought to you by our "legally" obligated host. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and...

Today Dakotah and Giacomo take the community's hot takes about Kill Team. This show will take place mostly every first Monday of the month, so if you want to share your hot takes join the Squad-Games Discord. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episode...

Giacomo and Marty talk about the Kill Team tournament at the World Championships of Warhammer in Atlanta. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop...

The LVO 2025 2 Recap is here. Giacomo and Dakotah talk about their experience running the tournament at the new venue and all the fun stuff in Vegas. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https...

Dakotah, Giacomo, and Jonathan talk about the recently released World Championships  Balance Dataslate for Kill Team. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lus...

Giacomo and Dakotah talk with Dan, Kill Team writer for Goonhammer. They talk about Kill Team, how they got into the game, and what to expect at LVO for Kill Team. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Get your tickets for LVO now! Join us at the LVO Kill Team Social! Dan's Work at Goonhammer! Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the...

Dakotah and Giacomo rank the Approved Ops Card Pack 2025 for Kill Team. Thank you Games Workshop for giving us this advance copy of the card pack. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Get your tickets for LVO now! Join us at the LVO Kill Team Social! Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more ep...

Dakotah and Giacomo talk about the newest Kill Team Expansion: Tomb World. They share the contents of the box set, their hobbying of the models, and why it's an amazing box! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Get your tickets for LVO now! Join us at the LVO Kill Team Social! Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and hel...

Jeshua talks to Dakotah and Giacomo about Raveners and how he won a major with them. Learn from one of the best Kill Team players out in the West Coast. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Get your tickets for LVO now! Join us at the LVO Kill Team Social! Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys m...