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This week on MiniTakes Shane and Austin being you an unfortunate announcement. The only way to save the future of the miniature wargaming hobby is to kill the internet. This proclamation of internet termination does not come lightly. We must return to the days of paper catalogs and snail mail. Also in this episode we discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of MiniWarGaming’s game Ravaged Star. Will people ever get their product? Speaking of lack of product, where is Austin’s Bolt Action Italians?

This week on Mini Takes we tackle the new Ork Codex release. Is this about to blow up the balance of the fledgling 11th edition or are the fears overblown? Also Austin brings in the rumor engine talking the potential signs a Custodes codex is on the way. And to the surprise of everyone, a new plastic thunderhawk is crash landing on your gaming tables.   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

We have major news this week to cover on Mini Takes Podcast. Games Workshop have announced both the buffing of Space Marines in the new 11th Edition Codex and the retiring of the remaining First Born Space Marines miniatures. Shane and Austin are here to discuss both T5 Space Marines and why you shouldn’t be crying over your miniatures going to Warhammer Legends. In this episode Austin also lets you, the listener, in on a secret way to get cheap wargaming terrain. You won’t believe where! Also Modiphius responds to fan backlash at the pricing of XCOM: The Miniatures Game, Austin has you covered on the latest. Let us know your own mini takes below! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on the Mini Takes Podcast we discuss terrain in Warhammer 40K yet again. It’s far too expensive and the race to standardize battlefields sucks. Get your wallets ready folks, Warhammer is getting more pricey. Also in this episode Shane gives a rundown on why he hates anime. We remember Makari. Also Skaven are getting a Made to Order release for Age of Sigmar. Austin has Bolt Action woes. And finally we haul out even more He-Man talk (are you tired yet folks?).   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on Mini Takes we tackle the phenomenon of owning multiple Warhammer 40K armies. Do you really need them? What do you gain? Also Shane asks the important question, does a tabletop game need a community to function? Are we better off bowling alone? Finally Austin introduces our first Magic the Gathering segment with the question of singularly unique cards. What’s preventing them from being lost to chaos before they can reach the hands of collectors? Let us know all your takes below!

This week on the show Shane and Austin breakdown the announcement of Star Wars and other popular IPs coming to Dungeons and Dragons. Is this the start of slopification of the roleplaying brand or is it the best partnership ever? Also Austin lays down the outrageous prices of XCOM the Miniatures game. Is it dead on arrival? Old World’s new Battle March game mode also gets a segment, is this the best way to get into the game now? And finally, Austin talks Masters of the Universe and the accusations of woke anti-masculinity. Is He-Man anti-man? Let us know below your mini takes! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on Mini Takes, Shane and Austin discuss the latest FAQ for 11th Edition 40K and its points changes. With the new FAQ comes changes to dispositions, Shane lays it down with the ongoing meta debate over which are best. Austin has good news to share about the new edition of Necromunda. Also There’s a new Cities of Sigmar release for Warhammer heroes and the secrets to unclogging Citidel plastic glue may have been uncovered. Let us know your mini takes below!   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week Shane and Austin bring you their dream hobby projects if money and time were no obstacle. From classic Ultramarine for Warhammer 40K to Star Wars Legion armies, we are dreaming big! Also during the discussion we bring you the latest news on Warlord Games newest release with Black Powder Epic Battles Zulu. Finally we return to talking about films with a discussion about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Austin gives you his takes on the IMAX controversy. Let us know your takes below in the comments. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on the podcast Shane and Austin discuss coaching in Warhammer. Does it make sense to pay someone to teach and advise you about playing the game? What do you even charge for that service? Should we drop everything and become coaches ourselves? Also in the pod, Games Workshop continues to release FAQ videos about their upcoming releases, we discuss it. Also we explore if D&D has become too woke and what do players really want from the game. Finally Austin begins seasoning his hat after the last eat Custodes news. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on the podcast Shane and Austin discuss the Sony GTA 6 controversy as physical media is on the decline. Is Warhammer going down the same path with digital rules? Also we discuss balancing dispositions for Warhammer 40K 11th edition. Shane almost buys Warlord Games Epic Scale Revolutionary War. Austin brings you news on upcoming Bolt Action releases and also haggles for marine snails. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on the show Shane and Austin discuss the latest lawsuit involving Games Workshop and the distribution of 40K mods for Tabletop Simulator. Is this the end of playing Warhammer online? In other news Warhammer: The Old World is getting an updated core rulebook. Shane and Austin have your coverage. Finally a new onboarding program called Warhammer Academy is being rolled out for new hobbyists. Will it do any good? We have this much and more on Mini Takes! Let us know your takes in the comments. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on Mini Takes Podcast, Shane and Austin continue their discussion about 11th edition Warhammer 40K. They discuss the release of new Battleforce boxes for Imperial Guard. Chaos Space Marine, and Tyranids. Also Shane laments over the rollout of updates to the 40K app. With the new edition now hitting the tables, is it time for Old World to see an update? Finally Austin and Shane argue over Italian paint. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week on Mini Takes Shane and Austin discuss Space Marine detachment dispositions in 11th edition and why doing actions make total sense for marines. We also take a look at Combat Patrol and wonder why it’s done so poorly compared to Age of Sigmar’s Spearhead. Finally we check out how Agents of the Imperium are doing going into the new edition and Austin tries to drill it into the viewer that Agents aren’t a real army. Let us know your takes below! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week Shane and Austin cover more exciting news from 11th edition Warhammer 40K. New information about Crusade has been revealed and this might just be the best version yet. Also we discuss Bolt Action and how intuitive units in the game feel and how everything just runs smoothly. Finally we revisit Old World and why information for the game seems to be in a blackout.   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week Shane and Austin discuss their excitement at the impending release of 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000. Are you just as hyped as us? Also we take a look at the new German Bicycles from Warlord Games for Bolt Action and the controversial grumbling from some fans. And to wrap things up, Shane and Austin put on their big boy pants and discuss macroeconomics and the global supply chain of oil during ongoing current events in the gulf. Will supplies of plastic for miniatures be affected? Let us know below your own mini takes! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week we have a new three topic format for the show. Shane and Austin will discuss the latest reveals with Battleshock in 11th edition 40K, the apparent lack of rules knowledge by GW talking heads, and the loss of rules crunch in Crusade games. Also Austin is a gnome again. Let us know down below what your mini takes are.  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week Shane and Austin tackle the reveal of UV printed terrain from Games Workshop. Is terrain painting going to be in trouble with this Warhammer reveal? Is this a new golden age for players if Warhammer 40K? Are our wallets about to be hurting from it? We cover it all in this week’s podcast. Let us know below what you think of pre-painted Warhammer. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

Have you drifted away from Warhammer? Has life taken you down a different path? Are you getting the itch to jump back in with the announcement of the new 11th Edition? Then this episode is for you. This week Shane and Austin discuss how to get yourself reacquainted with the game and able to jump back into all the action and fun. What to be on the look out for and what purchases to make. There's never been a better time to hop back into the hobby. Let us know below if you're returning to 40k from a hobby break. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week Shane and Austin discuss the best way a new player can get into Warhammer 40K. With the new 11th edition coming soon, we thought it would be a good time to explore this topic. From what boxes to buy, which paints, and the tools you need we discuss it all. Let us know down below how your experience went when you were just getting into the hobby. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

This week Mini Takes is taking a break from covering the new of Warhammer 40k 11th Edition and instead we're hitting the frontlines. In this episode Shane and Austin discuss the WW2 tabletop wargame Bolt Action from Warlord games and to what degree your models should be historically accurate. Do you agree more with Shane's laissez faire approach to painting army men or do you align more with Austin's academic level research for painting plastic? Let us know below! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp

This week Austin and Shane take a look at the new rules for combat in 11th Edition Warhammer 40K. With new rules to charging, combat order, and overruns we’re seeing the new direction being taken. Let us know below, what combat change are you most interested in? Give us your miniature takes. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp

This week Shane and Austin discuss the newest terrain rules for 11th edition Warhammer 40k. With new rules for hiding units and rectangular objectives, there's a lot to unpack. Also cheaters might be in the hot seat for this one. Let us know below what you think of the new terrain rules. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp

In this exciting first episode of Mini Takes, Shane and Austin discuss the new mission and detachment format in 11th edition Warhammer 40k. It appears GW is retooling matched play to play more into the narrative aspect of the game making battles feel more true to the lore instead of an exercise of standing on circle mats. Let us know what you think below, are you excited for the new missions? https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

In the past three years this podcast has grown and evolved and we want to thank everyone that has joined us for the ride. As the show has evolved so have Shane and Austin. Today we sign off for the last time on 40k Fanatics and announce the start of our new podcast called Mini Takes Podcast, for our audio listeners this is just a name change. We will continue to talk about Warhammer 40k but we will be expanding to new games and topics in the miniature wargame and tabletop genre. Thank you to all our viewers.    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp

We are getting our first peeks at 11th edition Warhammer 40K and it’s starting to look like a further refinement of 10th. Today Shane and Austin discuss what you know so far.   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp

This week Shane and Austin discuss mortal wounds and how they could be changed to fix player enjoyment. Also we touch on the latest Age of Sigmar rumor, are we about to say goodbye to the Mortal Realms?

In a first for the podcast we streamed a live feed of ourselves reacting and providing commentary on the fantastic reveals at Adepticon for Warhammer. Thank you to those who tuned in for it. Here is an audio only version of the recording for our listeners.

In this weeks solo show, Shane hosts an AMA in our Discord and answers all your questions about Warhammer.

Last week we didn’t finish everything we had to say about 8th edition. Here’s part 2!

Time for a trip to the late 2010’s! This week Austin and Shane discuss their experience playing a game of 8th edition and how it compares to modern Warhammer 40K.

This week Shane and Austin discuss the nature of time in Warhammer 40K.

This week Shane and Austin present the listener with a top 3 list. This time it’s top 3 minis you would take with you on a desert island for the rest of your life. Let us know what minis you would take.

This week Shane and Austin discuss Re-Rolls and why we need them in 40K.

When is grimdark too much? This week Shane and Austin explore the more sinister side of Warhammer and how it could alienate people from joining the hobby. 

This week Shane and Austin discuss lore. Are things too big? Are they at their limit?

This week we discuss the 2026 New Year’s Reveals and Shane rants about female Custodes haters for 20 minutes 

This week Shane and Austin hit the armory and discuss which Warhammer 40K weapons they want to own. There’s so much firepower and heavy hitters in the universe that it’s hard to choose. Let us know below what your favorite weapon is.   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp  

Recent trends in the past couple editions of Warhammer 40K has seen the game cater more and more to streamlining and competitive gaming. Is the time right for a new version of 40K to be developed to take us back to basics? What would you include in a “Classic edition”? Let us know below! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp  

This week Shane and Austin discuss terrain in Warhammer 40k and what changes could be made to it to make for a better system.   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

This was originally a Members Only episode for YouTube. As a Christmas gift we are releasing it for free. Last time Shane and Austin discussed the depictions of Superman as seen in the 1978 Superman: The Movie and the 2013 film Man of Steel. Now in Part 2 they review the latest Superman film with Superman (2025). Is this the best Superman we have ever gotten? Find out now!

This was originally planned as a Members only episode but with our Memberships ending we are releasing this free as a Christmas gift to our viewers. This was a very spirited discussion we had about the different portrayals of Superman and what his character represents. As a challenge, Shane had Austin watch Man of Steel and Austin had Shane watch Superman (1978). Which Superman is closer to the ideals Superman represents and which is the better film? Part 2 will contain our review of Superman (2025). Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

Get ready, our beloved Grimdarkness is coming to the world of Total War. At the Video Game Awards Creative Assembly announced Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and we couldn’t be more excited. After the care, love, and attention that went into the Total War: Warhammer trilogy for Warhammer Fantasy Battles, we can’t wait to see what they do for our favorite Sci-Fi setting. This episode Shane and Austin discuss the news about the new game and get hyped. Are you getting it when it releases? Let us know below!  Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

This week Shane mounts his soapbox and preaches against the evils of alternating activations. While a popular system in games, its implementation in 40K would be awkward. Do you think it could work? Let Shane know below! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

In the grimdarkness of the far future, there is only war. The overall plot for the lore of Warhammer 40,000 has hardly advanced after decades. Why has the story not advanced? This week Shane and Austin take a look at the lore and discuss why the stagnation of the lore is a key element of creating a tabletop wargame sandbox setting. If you had to move the plot along, what would you do? Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

This week Shane and Austin get in the Christmas spirit. They are presenting a top 3 list of potential gift ideas for the Warhammer 40K players in your life. They'll break down what's hot this season from gaming, apparel, and collectables. Let us know below what you've got on your list this season. Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

With the rise of sports betting apps  and the ease of gambling, Shane and Austin ask could gambling come to Warhammer? Warhammer 40k already has massive tournaments with hundreds of players, what if people could put money on the outcome. Are the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings setting their sight on the tabletop? This week the Fanatics discuss this hypothetical situation and how it might impact the hobby scene. Do you think we’ll see bets in it on Warhammer matches? Let us know below!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

Warhammer fans are eating good. So much cool stuff got revealed during the Warhammer Preview and Shane and Austin are here to talk about it. From Warhammer Quest: Darkwater, to new Grand Cathay, 500 Worlds, and new characters for 40K there’s so much to discuss! Let us know below what you're most excited for! Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

Hey there, Football Fans! The newest season of Blood Bowl has recently released and this week Shane and Austin are breaking down why you HAVE to try this game. Blood Bowl Season 3 is a great place for the game to be with many fixes to the previous edition and new features that help get the action going on the field. With the arrival of the Tomb Kings and Bretonnians to modern Blood Bowl, it’s going to be a fun time. Let us know below if you’re picking up the starter set or what your favorite team is!   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

This week we turn to the friendly local game store and discuss what our favorite features are in a successful game shop. We’ll cover both wishlisting and good business sense. It’s important to have a fantastic place to play our games at. Let us know below what features are important to you when it comes to FLGs.   Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

Remember when the Imperial Guard used to be fun? 40KFanatics remembers… this week Shane and Austin discuss the Astra Militarum and how they have suffered under 10th edition. From regimental overload to free wargear and loss of flavor, our favorite conscripts are having a rough time. Let us known below what you think. Have GW fumbled their handling of the Guard in 10th edition?