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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 and informative dive into the history of our great game.
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- 5 days ago33 min
Episode 32 – The Blood Angels 2nd edition to 7th edition, turns out invincible murder dreadnaughts are good.
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 to be released to fix the errors of the first). But then move on to their greatest moments, the 4th edition white dwarf and the massively OP 5th edition codex. We then conclude on them falling to irrelevance in the 6th and 7th editions, due to just not being good enough allies (selfish Blood Angles). Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Episode 31 - Can lore accurate Chaos lists be competitive? Yes of course they can!
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 think are the most lore necessary elements of each chaos army (why would you ever play T-sons without Ahriman after all). Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 19, 202641 min
Episode 30 - Chaos Space Marines in 8th, 9th and 10th editions.
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- Aug 5, 202638 min
Episode 29 - Chaos Space Marines and why we all love them pt 1. Codex 3.5 and more.
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 into the scene. Was it the greatest codex every written? Probably yes. From there we dive more deeply into some fun stories around chaos armies and lists from 3rd through 7th editions and laugh at some lets call them rules “oversights.” Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jul 22, 202644 min
Episode 28 - Wait people also hate eldar? How come? pt2
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 fiasco of 9th edition, the only time anyone ever saw void weavers. And of course the greatest of them all the launch of 10th edition, and likely the most over powered army in the history of 40k. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jul 8, 202636 min
Episode 27 - Wait people also eldar? How come? pt1
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 their always fun ways to play the game just differently from everyone else. Yay space elves! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jun 24, 202638 min
Episode 26 - Orks pt 2, shooty orks can get a little OP at times
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 move onto 9th edition where buggies might have gotten a little OP during (it was still fun though) and of course close out on 10th edition with another lesson learned on Dakka, but more importantly the super fun of the army then. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jun 10, 202641 min
Episode 25 - Are the Orks the most fun army in 40k?
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 how even from the on-set they were more fun that other armies. With wild and stupid rules that were fun (and sometimes oppressive) but always memorable. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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