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Welcome to the Vanguard Tactics Podcast! This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more confident 40K player. Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it his personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top. Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching career, the Vanguard Tactics Academy, is on sportsmanship and fair play above winning at all costs. Your host is Dave Kolmel, a combat veteran turned lawyer who has had a passion for the game of 40K since 1995. Dave loves every aspect of the hobby, and loves talking about it with Stephen and the show's various guests, encouraging and spreading Stephen's motto of sportsmanship and fair play both on the podcast and at tournaments. Come join us to learn about Warhammer 40,000, how to be a better player and opponent at the tabletop, and how to get the most out of this amazing hobby.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 18m
How to Prepare For a Warhammer GT -Part 4 of 4
The Newport GT is finally here, and after weeks of preparation, practice games and putting our armies through their paces, it's time to find out how we actually did. In the series finale of Road to Newport GT, Jord and Steve look back at the entire weekend, breaking down their results, key games, biggest highlights and toughest moments from the event. We'll explore how our lists performed when put to the ultimate test, the decisions that paid off, the mistakes we made, and the lessons we learned throughout the tournament. We'll also look at some of the standout moments from the Newport GT and what made the event such a memorable weekend. After following the journey from list building and preparation all the way through to the tournament itself, this is the final chapter of Road to Newport GT looking back at what worked, what didn't, and what we've taken away from the experience.
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
How to Prepare For a Warhammer GT -Part 3 of 4
Jord and Stephen continue their Warhammer 40,000 tournament preparation for the Newport GT, breaking down a full weekend of practice games and putting their army lists, detachments and game plans through their paces. With the International Teams Tournament (ITT) also on the horizon, we dive deeper into the unique challenges of Warhammer 40K Teams events. We discuss how to choose the right Primary Disposition for each player, the challenge of building a team where every player needs to cover a different Disposition, and how this affects army list construction, faction choices and pairings. We break down our practice games, the decisions that worked, the mistakes we made, and what we've learned about preparing for competitive Warhammer 40,000. As the Newport GT gets closer, follow along as we refine our lists, improve our matchups and secondary scoring, and prepare for the demands of both singles and teams tournament play.
- Aug 17, 202645 min
How to Prepare For a Warhammer GT -Part 2 of 4.
Jord and Stephen continue their Warhammer 40,000 tournament preparation for the Newport GT, breaking down a full weekend of practice games and putting their army lists, detachments and game plans through their paces. With the International Teams Tournament (ITT) also on the horizon, we dive deeper into the unique challenges of Warhammer 40K Teams events. We discuss how to choose the right Primary Disposition for each player, the challenge of building a team where every player needs to cover a different Disposition, and how this affects army list construction, faction choices and pairings. We break down our practice games, the decisions that worked, the mistakes we made, and what we've learned about preparing for competitive Warhammer 40,000. As the Newport GT gets closer, follow along as we refine our lists, improve our matchups and secondary scoring, and prepare for the demands of both singles and teams tournament play.
- Aug 12, 202645 min
How to Prepare For a Warhammer GT -Part 1 of 4.
Join Jord and Steve as they begin their road to the Newport Open GT, breaking down everything that goes into preparing for a major Warhammer 40,000 tournament. In this episode, they discuss the armies they're considering, the reasoning behind their choices, how they're approaching list construction, and the practice plan they'll follow in the weeks leading up to the event. Whether you're preparing for your own tournament or simply enjoy competitive 40k, this series offers an insight into the testing, decision-making, and preparation that happens before the first dice are rolled.
- Jun 4, 202650 min
Warhammer 40K: 11th Edition Highlights Preview
Stephen and Dave talk about all the biggest changes in 11th Edition.
- Feb 27, 202648 min
Warhammer 40K: VT is Back in 2026 (Deathwatch and the Meta)
We're back finally in 2026, with Stephen and Dave talking about Steve's recent run with Deathwatch, what his list does and why it works, as well as also talking a bit about the current meta.
- Dec 18, 202551 min
Warhammer 40K: December 2025 Grotmas, Dataslate and Points Changes
Stephen and Dave talk about all of the recent changes to the game, including the new detachments for several factions gifted to us all by the Red Gobbo, as well as the December 2025 Dataslate and Munitorum Field Manual points changes. Don't forget to check out Vanguard Tactics on YouTube!
- Dec 2, 20251h 6m
Warhammer 40K: Drukhari Codex - PART 2
Stephen and Dave are back to finish reviewing Codex: Drukhari, discussing all detachments available to the faction as well as what Stephen has learned from playing the Dark Eldar in three recent events.
About The Vanguard Tactics Podcast: A Warhammer Podcast
Welcome to the Vanguard Tactics Podcast! This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more confident 40K player. Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it his personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top. Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching career, the Vanguard Tactics Academy, is on sportsmanship and fair play above winning at all costs. Your host is Dave Kolmel, a combat veteran turned lawyer who has had a passion for the game of 40K since 1995. Dave loves every aspect of the hobby, and loves talking about it with Stephen and the show's various guests, encouraging and spreading Stephen's motto of sportsmanship and fair play both on the podcast and at tournaments. Come join us to learn about Warhammer 40,000, how to be a better player and opponent at the tabletop, and how to get the most out of this amazing hobby.
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