The Conclave - A Warhammer Podcast

This week we talk to Stephen Box about his journey in the hobby, bodybuilding, being an official playtester, and sportsmanship in competitive play. We also get the dramatic inside scoop for the true and previously unknown origins of his brilliant youtube channel and business, Vanguard Tactics!  The Conclave Hosts:  The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby  ADRWargaming Adam - Instagram: @adrwarga...

Last week was Warhammer Fest, where GW give us glimpses of loads of new goodies to come. The Sandman, Quipster and Adam the Legal Department go through each of the days and they give their opinions on new releases and discuss what these mean for the hobby in the near future. The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @adrwargaming Quipster...

Today we sit down and have a chat about the recent controversy in the competitive 40k scene and have a cheeky glance at all the spicy things the new Drukhari codex can do, and it's a lot!!! The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby ADRWargaming Adam - Instagram: @adrwargaming Quipster - Instagram: @quipsternerd Rezza - Instagram: @Rezzaprime The Conclave Socials: Instagram: www...

We are joined by hobby legend and Omnissian enthusiast Stig from Tabletop Tactics to chat all things Hobby. He reveals how he got into 40K and ended up a paid-up member of the Machine Cult and stepping in as a Shield-Captain, all streaming to the entire internet!  We talk to him about where his factions are sitting in the meta and where they might go - both expected and with a fair bit of wis...

Tanya Gates seems to be one of the hardest working people in Warhammer. You've probably seen her work whether it's on PlayOn, Skaredcast, Goonhammer, her Youtube channel, Instagram, Forge the Narrative, gear guts Mek Shop, Twitch... The list really goes on! But how did she get into the hobby? We talk to her about what to do when your beloved faction is struggling in the meta right now and the best...

With the news that Warhammer 40K is starting to invade the Magic The Gathering space, we ask Pleasant Kenobi to come on and tell all. Not only does he have legions of MTG followers on Youtube, but he's a recent convert to the church of (spending all your money on) Warhammer. He explains to us his story and how he got back into 40K and gives some interesting insights into the differences between th...

Apparently, there’s this whole other game of Warhammer! We found out that it's an understatement to say that the Warhipster is a fan. Whilst the rest of the Conclave have been tentatively dipping their toes into the fantasy pool, he's here to give us a push. Maybe he'll convince you too! The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @adrwargam...

What is better than a proper gush about lore? The immense quality of the Horus Heresy Books is what got a lot of us back into 40K. Rezza hosts and asks the rest of the Conclave what their favourite moments are from the heresy, and amongst wild tangents, they give some interesting answers. The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @adrwarga...

It's time to delve into the secrets of the unforgiven! Warhipster leads the podcast this week as he, ADR Wargaming and The Sandman catch up on hobby progress, the Dark Angels rules, and where the game might be going! The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @adrwargaming The Warhipster - Instagram: @warhipster The Conclave Socials: Instag...

Joining us today we have JT and Tak from Play on Tabletop! We chat to them about how they got into the hobby and the journey of their channel. Straight off the back of the incredible performance of his Las Vegas Nopen Drukhari list, we have JT talk about all things Dark Eldar! Rezza’s excellent game show this week is another sales pitch where the contestants have 40 seconds to pitch their favourit...

Talking to us from across the pond, it's Adrian from Tabletop Titans! He gives us the story of how he got into the game, the journey of Tabletop Titans and his opinions on the new Dark Angels Supplement. Rezza's gameshow asks everyone to explain which Primarchs he would choose to Kill, Marry, or spend a romantic evening with. Tabletop Titans Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-3TjY277uBsBl...

Taking a break from siegecraft, Chapter Master Valrak joins the Conclave to talk about his journey into 40K, the Imperial Fists, and just one or two mentions of the Primarchs. Rezza puts everyone to the test on why their Primarch is the best! The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @adrwargaming Quipster - Instagram: @quipsternerd Rezza/...

The Conclave are joined for this special episode by the King in the North/Epic Gamer/OG Death Guard Gaming Group himself, Mikey from Hellstorm Wargaming.  Mikey takes us through his journey in Warhammer 40K, from the early 2000s sacred tome that is the Battle Games in Middle Earth Magazine via Dawn of War to running one of the most successful YouTube channels and gaming sites in the hobby, as well...

Josh the Warhipster once again takes charge of the good ship Conclave, and steers us through the seas of Listener Mail. This episode, we answer how we built our homebrew chapters and armies, and how to do so yourself! We cover everything from inspiration for paint schemes to narrative writing, as well as some Conclave-standard tangents into the world of The Lord of the Rings, model trains and stor...

The Conclave is joined by Liam from DZTV! He has brought with him that holiest and smelliest of tomes, the Death Guard Codex. The Conclave (blight) bombards him with questions to get as much information as possible to try and figure out how the sons of Mortarion are looking in 9th Edition, as well as discussing the lore behind Nurgle's favoured Astartes.  Liam also gives us a rundown of his j...

There's new rules! And the Conclave is here to discuss them - promising to massively under or overreact to everything! We also catch up as a group, find out what we've been working on in 2021 and the Warhipster describes the living nightmare that is him trying to DM the Conclave's D&D sessions. The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @ad...

There’s something suspicious about the conclave this week. Something has wormed its way into their minds – they’re obsessed with getting extra limbs and shooting Baneblades for some reason? The Sandman gives the rest of the team the lowdown on the Genestealer Cult and the welcoming embrace of the 4 armed Emperor. The Conclave Hosts: The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Departme...

As we say goodbye to 2020 (thank god), The Legal Department, Sandman, Quipster and Rezza talk about their hobby plans for 2021, with new and expanded armies - including Quipster’s (Imperial) Fisting plans. The team also discuss listener mail, focussing on tournament experiences and sportsmanship in 40K. The Conclave Hosts:  The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department -...

In this bonus episode of The Conclave for Christmas, we have a very special guest here to deliver our festive message to you, our listeners. Merry Christmas from everyone at The Conclave! The Conclave Hosts:  The Sandman - Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Adam the Legal Department - Instagram: @adrwargaming Josh the Warhipster - Instagram: @warhipster Quipster - Instagram: @quipsternerd Rezza/BDR - Ins...

We've only gone and got Winters SEO on the channel! Winters, the Warhipster, Quipster, the Sandman and the Legal Department discuss Primarch Secret Santa, their accomplishments of 2020 and what things they are looking forward to and hoping to see in 2021. Merry Christmas all! Hosts The Sandman Instagram: @thesandmanhobby Josh the Warhipster: @warhipster Adam the Legal Department Instagram: @ADRWar...

Sanguinala is almost here, so that means it's time for the Sandman, The Legal Department, Rezza, and the Warhipster to don their jump packs and fly headfirst into the brand new Blood Angels supplement! Join us for a journey through the history of the Sons of Baal and the Chapters of the Blood, from before the Heresy, through the Devastation of Baal to their current role as guardians of the Imperiu...

Quipster (@quipsternerd on Instagram) and Adam from Legal (@ADRWargaming) dance the twilight pathways, led by AJ (@Alfred-Pharius) to the Black Library and the secrets of the Harlequins. Take a dive into one of the most powerful armies in the current 40K meta, with a look at their history in the lore and game, hobby styles and tips and tricks for use on the tabletop. All served alongside a chunk o...

Ed the Sandman and Adam from Legal chat about everyone's favourite gun-toting religious fanatics, the Sisters of Battle. They explore the lore behind this incredibly grimdark faction, as well as key rules and abilities you need to know and their playstyle on the tabletop. So prepare your white bob, grab your bolter, melta, or flamer and jump in the Immolator as we go for a drive through the wild w...

This week with the release of the new Forge World compendium we discuss all things Forge World! from the foundations of Forge World as an entity to the unique narrative and models that come from the company!   Hosts  The Warhipster Instagram: @warhipster   Adam the Legal Department Instagram: @ADRWargaming   The Sandman Instagram: @thesandmanhobby   Quipster Instagram: @quipsternerd   Rezza (BDR)...

Did you think we were done talking about Space Marines? Well too bad. The rules for Deathwatch and the Space pups came out recently and the Warhipster has gotten his mitts on both books. The Legal Department, BDR and the Sandman talk with him about why we should all hate Xenos and love Leman Russ.  Hosts The Warhipster Instagram: @warhipster Adam the Legal Department Instagram: @ADRWargaming  BDR...