Mini Takes Podcast

This week Austin returns to the show to discuss with Shane the pain that is moving into a house and how much trouble a pile of shame can bring to it. We’ll go over how you can better manage your pile of shame and how to let go when you need to. Have you ever dealt with a pile of shame? Let us know below!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

With Austin busy moving, Shane kicks it old school and discusses with you, the viewer, how tabletop wargames and Warhammer have changed over the years. With the influx of new generations of gamers we have seen a rise in competitive gaming and an “E-Sports” mentality. Where did this come from? How has the hobby changed since you started? Let us know below! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com...

This week Shane and Austin look at 6 interesting data sheets based on their lore and abilities.

As the controversy around Horus Heresy 3.0 continues, GW has announced that Legacies of the Age of Darkness pdf rules will be legal at all official narrative events. A key thing to point out is that it’s up to organizers discretion to allow the rules at tournaments. Are Legacies actually just a corporate speak variation on Warhammer Legends? Will you be able to play with your toys forever? Find ou...

NEA Game Fest 2025 has finally happened and Austin his here this week to discuss with Shane all the events he took part in and what the experience was like this year at its new location. NEA Game Fest is an annual local tabletop convention hosted in Jonesboro, Arkansas with multiple days of RPGs, board games, and miniature tournaments. What tabletop conversations have you attended? Check out our D...

The Big Summer Preview has happened and so much cool stuff was shown off. From Space Marines to Votann and even Chaos Dwarfs (or should we say Duardin?), it's been a blast seeing all the new models. Shane and Austin are here to go over everything unveiled and give you their thoughts on it all. What are you most excited for?  Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

This week Shane and Austin travel to the 30th Millennium to discuss the new edition of The Horus Heresy. Fans of the game are complaining of the dumbing down of the game and the “40kification” of it. We go over some of these grievances and give our thoughts on it. What do you think? Is the new edition for the worse?   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

When is your miniature fully painted? This is the question that Shane and Austin discuss on this week’s episode. Is there a set guideline for when to put down your paint brush or is it a bit more subjective than that? We'll go over painting guidelines, personal anecdotes, and just general artistic theory. Let us know below, when are you for sure finished with your projects?

This week on RPG Tavern Shane runs through what he believes are the top 3 worst mistakes you can make as a DM in a campaign.

This week on 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin take a closer look at Games Workshop’s “Summer of Chaos” and ask: has the 2025 Chaos Legions release lived up to expectations? With a rollout that feels more whelming than world-breaking, they discuss whether the spotlight on Chaos in 40K has been dimmed by competing projects like the launch of Grand Cathay in The Old World and the new 3rd edition of The...

In this episode, we dig into one of the biggest questions in the Warhammer community: is 40K pay to win? We look at some recent examples — like Emperor’s Children and their beefy new battleline units, the Leagues of Votann’s wild 9th edition launch, and Grand Cathay’s power-packed debut in Warhammer: The Old World — to break down whether dropping cash equals winning games. Is it just power creep?...

In the very first installment of RPG Tavern, we’re switching gears from grimdark warzones to grimy taverns, jail cells, and royal courtrooms. That’s right — it’s RPG time.   In this casual fireside-style chat, we dive into our top 3 favorite RPG starting tropes. From the classic “you all meet in a tavern,” to starting off as prisoners, to being sent on a quest by some royal pain — we’re breaking d...

In this episode of 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin rank their top 3 favorite miniature paint brands for Warhammer 40K and other tabletop games. They compare color quality, consistency, coverage, and value across popular lines like Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and more. What are your favorite paint brands?

This week on 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin review the new Chapter Approved card deck for Warhammer 40K 10th Edition. They explore how the updated missions, deployment maps, and secondary objectives bring fresh variety and tactical depth to matched play—making it more dynamic, unpredictable, and fun than ever. Whether you’re a competitive player or just looking to shake up your game nights, this de...

This week on 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin break down all the major video game reveals from the Warhammer Skulls Event! From explosive new DLC details for Space Marine 2, to fresh insights on the highly anticipated Mechanicus 2, and the surprise announcement of Boltgun 2, the guys dive into what this means for fans of the 41st Millennium. Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafq...

There's many things you have to bring to a game of Warhammer 40k. This week Shane and Austin layout their Top 3 accessories that are make or break when it comes to playing Warhammer. What tools help you the most with Warhammer or miniature wargames in general? Let us know below! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

What the heck is Warhammer 40,000? This is what Shane and Austin are here to discuss this week. This episode is more for people new to Warhammer 40k and are learning what it is. Hope you all enjoy, let us know below about your experience first discovering Warhammer 40k. Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

This week Shane and Austin discuss the latest lawsuit to come from Games Workshop. 

This week Shane and Austin discuss what they’d like to see in the next edition of Warhammer 40K.

There’s a new grimdark game on the block and it’s coming to eat Warhammer’s lunch. The game is Trench Crusade and it’s rising in popularity with gamers. Will Trench Crusade knock Games Workshop off its pedestal or will this game crash and burn like many others? Time will tell. This week Shane and Austin discuss Trench Crusade and if it’s a game for us. We also discuss what makes a game compelling...

It's the dream of most Warhammer players, an entire room dedicated to their hobby with space for playing, displaying, and painting. This week Shane and Austin discuss their ideal hobby room setups and what they'd like to see within. What would you like to see in your dream hobby room set up? Are you more of a game room person or a painting room person? Let us know below.  Check out our Discord! ht...

Chaos is universal amongst the Warhammer settings. They share the same chaos gods and demons. Is it just simple fun or does the connection go deeper? This week Shane and Austin explore if the warp really connects the Warhammer worlds and if crossovers are possible. Turns out we've already seen it happen...

In this episode Shane and Austin review Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Considered the worst of the Original Series films, is it as bad as it's reputation claims to be? Let us know what films you'd like to hear us talk about next!

For nearly 40 years we have enjoyed the Grim Dark Future of Games Workshop's Warhammer 40k game. However with nearly 40 years of content does Warhammer 40k need to be rebooted? This week Shane and Austin explore this topic and if our beloved game needs a new touch of paint. Some might argue we've already seen the setting rebooted already...

As fans we sometimes think of Warhammer 40k's lore as being perfect and without issues. This week however Shane and Austin are here to poke holes in GW's lore and discuss a few aspects of it that really don't work very well in the grand scheme of the setting. Let us know below what parts of the lore you find questionable or have issue with.