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Episode 34 – How to make fun Blood Angels lists that are lore accurate and don’t suck.

October 14, 2026 · 34 min

On today’s cast we talk about the Blood Angels in their current state on the table top. With a look at some of their most iconic units and how good (or bad) they are on the table top. Basically Death Company: good. The Baal predator: less…
Episode 33 – The Blood Angels 8th to 11th edition, the “good” old days of spending 8+ command points a turn.

September 30, 2026 · 34 min

On today’s episode we continue to explore the history of the Blood Angels on the tabletop. Starting in 8th edition with the advent of Stratagems and Command Points. Things that became quite critical for the Blood Angels’ Captains with…
Episode 32 – The Blood Angels 2nd edition to 7th edition, turns out invincible murder dreadnaughts are good.

September 16, 2026 · 34 min

On today’s episode we explore the history of the Blood Angels on the tabletop. Starting with their original inception in 2nd edition (which is really the 1st edition). We then enjoy their 3rd edition double codex (where the second one had…
Episode 31 - Can lore accurate Chaos lists be competitive? Yes of course they can!

September 2, 2026 · 39 min

On today's episode we talk about a few lore accurate lists for chaos that have both flavor, and wont get you just stomped if you take them to a GT. With Night Lords, Daemon Engines, Red Corsairs, and Black Legion. We also talk about who we…
Episode 30 - Chaos Space Marines in 8th, 9th and 10th editions.

August 19, 2026 · 41 min

On today’s episode we talk more about chaos through the ages with a continuation into 8th, 9th, and 10th editions of the game. With the additions of the Death Guard, Thousand Sons, World Eaters, and now Emperor’s children to the…

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Episode 29 - Chaos Space Marines and why we all love them pt 1. Codex 3.5 and more.

August 5, 2026 · 39 min

On today’s episode we start talking about the bad guys of 40K that everyone actually loves Chaos Space Marines. Their initial journey as the original antagonists of 40K but then their real glow up with Chaos 3.5 and how that exploded them…
Episode 28 - Wait people also hate eldar? How come? pt2

July 22, 2026 · 44 min

On today’s episode we go into the nightmare Eldar editions. Starting of course with Ynnari and the hilarious amount of attempts by GW to fix that mess, only to just throw the whole thing in the dumpster in the end. Then the great Harlequin…
Episode 27 - Wait people also hate eldar? How come? pt1

July 8, 2026 · 36 min

On today’s episode we jump into the Eldar over the editions. Opening with their addition to the game in 2nd and then the growth of their dominance from there. With their standard combination of busted and unfair core rules. As well as…
Episode 26 - Orks pt 2, shooty orks can get a little OP at times

June 24, 2026 · 39 min

On today’s episode we continue talking about the greatest of all the factions in the game of 40K the Orks! With a trip down memory lane into the glory that was 8th edition orks. Dakka Dakka Dakka, shock attack guns, and buggies. We then…
Episode 25 - Are the Orks the most fun army in 40k?

June 10, 2026 · 42 min

On today’s episode we decide to talk about our greatest love in the game the orks. Starting from their beginnings from the 80’s, before Alan was alive, and when Brad was in high school (he is very old). And then run through the eras and…
Episode 24 - Why does everyone hate Tau pt2, 8th edition did not help Tau's cause.

May 27, 2026 · 38 min

On today’s episode we finish up on the Tau, with a focus on their reign of terror in 8th edition. Shield drones were just dumb. How they worked and why the player base still hates them to this day. From there we jump into a big shift to…
Episode 23 - Why does everyone hate Tau pt1, its a long story

May 13, 2026 · 39 min

On today’s episode we start our coverage of the most controversial faction: the TAU! Their initial launch into the game. And the immediate controversies that launched against them. How the line evolves from 3rd to 4th and more (with some…

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About the show

The History of 40K is a bi-weekly (every fortnight) show on the history of the game of Warhammer 40K. The show will focus both on the tabletop game as well as video games, movies, and more. With guests for every show to share their knowledge and experience with the games at those times. Join us for a fun an informative dive into the history of our great game. Patreon: www.patreon.com/The40kLorecast Our Website: https://the40klorecast.com/ Discord Link: Discord.gg/40klc