Under the Hive of Madness - A Warhammer Lore Podcast

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew sit down to talk about designing and writing Gods and Pantheons. In Part 1, they discuss some of the finer points of genre blending, as well as what makes a god, by exploring the works of Lovecraft, Martin, and Gaiman, while also examining works such as The Magnus Archives, Dragon Age, and Guild Wars. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror...

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew are back with another Ordo Obscurus file and short story in the Warhammer 40k Universe, before diving into the mysteries of the Denver International Airport! 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! "Meddle not in...

You've heard of a Sanguinala Special! Now it's time for a Compliance Day Special! Ickbard and Gobbo discuss forming Narrative Groups and Planning for Narrative Games, from local Garage Hammer days to more planned LGS events. 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...

Gobbo and Chac sit down to address the Pestilence-riddled elephant in the room... Mortarion and his Death Guard! Our crew has covered how Erebus wounded Horus, how Magnus lost to Leman Russ, how Angron fell to the Butcher's Nails, and how Fulgrim took up the Laer Blade; now it's time for the stinky bois to feel the love. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the...

Our crew has done it! The Heresy is over, well, almost. We still have the Siege of Terra to go through ;). Join Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew as they talk over the defensive Spheres of Sol System, and all the dirty tricks Abbadon and Arahman are up to as doom finally touches the night skies over the Throneworld... Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimda...

Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew bring us the conclusion of the Siege of Cthonia before wrapping up a few of the last details of the Heresy! This is it, we are on the doorstep of 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! &quot...

Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew continue to connect the dots on the Horus Heresy Timeline! This episode covers the last few events of the Defense of Ryza, before the crew swings their focus back to Horus' homeworld of Cthonia and its ongoing siege. 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 la...

Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew continue their coverage of the Horus Heresy, as 12.M31 marches on! Follow along as they bridge a few of the gaps in the lore they have covered so far, before focusing on the defense of the Forge World Ryza. 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 mo...

Gobbo and Chac are joined by Michelle from the Lunch Break Podcast to do Under the Hive of Madness' first-ever book club episode! Join the crew as they look into the Warhammer Horror Novel Gothghul Hollow by Anna Stephens, briefly talk about Age of Sigmar lore, and more! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect...

Gobbo and Chac check in with the Dark Angels, Belasarius Cawl, and the Space Wolves, playing catch-up with other galaxy-spanning events during 11 - 12.M31. The boys hint at what the Ashen Claws might have been up to, super early in their careers, and talk about the Annihlator shipboard Cannon. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the...

Gobbo and Chac dive back into the events of 011.M31 as Horus and the Traitors come ever closer to blackening the skies of Terra itself. Join the boys as they talk over the Alpha Legion's efforts to take Pluto, and much more! 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 tha...

Chac and Gobbo sit down to talk over our first Tyranid Hero... Old One Eye! But what does it even mean for the Tyranids to have a hero? Are there any others? What's the deal with all this biomass anyway?!? 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 Khor...

Gobbo and Chac circle back to Xana II to talk over the planet's pre- and post-heresy history. Join them as they talk about the Ark Mechanicum, tease out a few more details about the Rangdan Xenocides, and then dive into the Dark Mechanicus' foremost Hell-Forge. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some adult the...

Gobbo and Chac are joined by special guests Ickbard and Mullins to discuss Anti-Heroes, Fallen Heroes, and Villains. Looking at characters both outside and in the Warhammer 40k Universe, including Eisenhorn, Ciaphas Cain, Abbadon, as well as Malcolm Reynolds, the Punisher, and Darth Vader, they break down these archetypes and look at what details go into writing them. Under the Hive of Madness is...

Gobbo, Chac, and Drew dive back into the world of the weird, taking a look at a UFOlogy story from World War 2! The boys share another Ordo Obscurus file, before digging into the possibility of cloaking... or teleporting... ships. 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 t...

We have been looking forward to this one for a hot minute! The largest tank battle of the Heresy, and one of the largest of all time. Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew dive into the details, talking over the Imperial Resistance, the relief forces, smashing battleships into planets, and as many Iron Warriors shennigans you can shake a stick at! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving...

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew are back to discuss the rest of the Battle of Sotha, covering the Pharos Device and its fallout. Before they jump into the Cataclysm of Iron, talking over one of the other massive Titan-driven conflicts of the Heresy. 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, a...

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew continue to cover more of the secret conflicts of the Heresy by looking into the War in the Webway. The talk over the Daemonic threat to overwhelm the Emperor and his chosen on Terra, keeping them from the fight against Horus. Before the Warmaster commits his forces into the webway for a final confrontation with the Master of Mankind. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer...

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew bring us the conclusion of the Xana Conflict. Talking over the Blackshield's actions in disrupting the Warmaster's supply lines, before taking a peek at the potential origins of one of the more spooky elements of the Imperium's Lore... The Legion of the Damned. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so...

Chac and Gobbo dip into one of the secret wars fought during the Heresy, looking at the Xana system. Come along as they talk over this renegade region of space, looking into the Xanaites deal with Horus and the Blackshields plan to stop them... 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 langua...

Gobbo and Chac switch back to events on the other side of the Ruinstorm. Looking into the steps taken by Roboute Guilliman, Lion El'Johnson, and Sangiunius to secure their father's legacy with the Imperial Secundus. As well as the Second Battle of Davin and its aftermath... Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so...

Gobbo and Chac sit down to talk about the strategic star Cluster known as Beta-Garmon. Covering the first conflict at Nyron City on the Captial World itself before dipping into the other major conflicts, such as Titandeath and the arrival of Sanguinas and Jaghatai Khan. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect some...

Back in the days of yore, Rogue Trader Luther McIntyre roamed the Galaxy discovering stuff by decree of the Emperor of Mankind! Thankfully, Gobbo, Chac, and Drew are here to discuss it in this Episode. Follow along as they talk over Ambulls, Crawlers, and Necron Conspiracies! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the setting, so expect...

Chac and Gobbo sit down to go over Under the Hive of Madness's rules for writing and developing new species. Including where to start, how big or small, biological pressures, universal pressures, and much more! 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...

Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew sit down to talk creative writing and world-building once again, this time taking a deep dive into creating species, races, and cultures in speculative fiction. In part 1, the crew covers the Planet of Hats trope and discusses Warhammer Fantasy Battle, Tolkien, Dungeons and Dragons, and Warhammer 40k. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer 40k Podcast diving into the Horror...