Varangian Heresy Podcast

Jodi is joined by Kris, along with guests Joakim and Andrea in this episode to talk all about Bearfoot miniatures Melos VI event as well as some 'cultural' experiences in the UK We also catch up with new Heresy stuff since the last episode, setup a future episode on Heresy books and try to keep everything on track

In this episode, Freddie and Per discuss Scandus's 10th anniversary event with Jodi. The boys go over the event itself, winners and losers and much more Also a big shout out to or Patreon and Discord members for supporting us this far Come and check out our monthly painting challenge on our discord server - just search for thevarangianheresy

We did it!! We finally made it to our 150th episode Jodi, Freddie, Kris and Pelle get together and riminess over highlights and occasional low lights of the last 150 episodes. They also spend a fair amount of time answering questions about the team and the podcast from our listeners Enjoy and here's to another 150!

In this episode Freddie and Jodi look back over the last 10 years of Scandus. We talk about old themes, memorable events and stand out memories. We also go through this years Scandus, how things are moving forward with 3.0 and discuss some of the additions that players can look forward to Link to Scandus booking here - https://fb.me/e/8bLlPcttZ

In this episode Jodi and Freddie are join by Max from https://www.youtube.com/@BearfootMiniatures to discuss the one and only IRON WARRIORS Legion "Iron Within, Iron Without!!" Wass talk about the legion how we see it working out in 3.0 as well as reminiscing on some fond times and the old world Details for Scandus 2025 are here https://fb.me/e/8bLlPcttZ Details for Max's event Melos VI are here https://www.facebook.com/BearfootStudioMiniatures

In this episode we're joined by Phil Ashton, a powerful Arch Magos from the Northern wastelands of the UK to talk all things mechanicum and how they find themselves in 3.0 We also get an update from Freddie about this years Scandus as it celebrates it's 10 year anniversary Check out the details for Scandus here - https://fb.me/e/8bLlPcttZ You can catch Phil in battle reports on https://www.youtube.com/@BearfootMiniatures youtube channel along with another friend of the show Max

In Episode 147 we are joined by Tez and Blake, driving forces to the Alabama Heresy scene We talk about kindred spirits, journeys in to the heresy, running tournaments and much much more We also talk about Tez's experience at Scandus as well as Scandus 2025 We hope you enjoy! Link to The Bama Heresy facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/241501055707189/

In this episode the whole crew gets together to talk about the 3.0 info that has been dropped at time of recording The main topic though is an after action report from LinCon2025 and this years LinCongrad event Don't forget to join us on Discord and follow us on Facebook on our page and Facebook group

In this episode Jodi is joined by Christian (@magoomodels) and Gustav to talk about events and organizing your first one. We explore the main areas of event creation as well as the pitfalls that we've all been through. Big thanks to our listeners that provided their own thoughts via our discord server that we rounded the episode off with. There is also some talk about 3.0 and what we've learnt through the Dropsite preview but more of that to come in future episodes As promised, here is a link to the facebook event for the MWW event in October this year https://fb.me/e/4PdFuwOMO

In this Episode Jodi, Freddie and Kris discuss their thoughts around the upcoming (rumored) 3rd edition of The Horus Heresy Fueled by The Horus Hearsay website, Listener thoughts and our own deluded minds the guys talk about their Wants, Needs and Wishes for the new edition We are also hosting a watch party of the DropSite preview on our discord Channel At 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET so come along and join us!

On this episode the crew catch up, talk about Freddie and Per attending Christian's event and get hype for the LinCon Heresy Link to the LinCongrad event - https://fb.me/e/9IyWhfWCi Apologies for the audio issue on the host - broken headset which i discovered in editing

Episode 142 ish of the the Varangian Heresy Podcast This episode catches up with Jodi and Kris after a life imposed break where the guys talk about models that have been released since the last time they recorded, rumors of a 3rd Edition and more Our guest tonight is Joakim Moritz, organizer and honcho of Tales of Heresy and we talk all about his recent event - Despair at Coroliz Enjoy the episode !

Tonight Jodi and Kris try something a little different. We've reviewed a lot of the nuts and bolts of Heresy legions over the years but its time to start focusing on the players themselves We welcome the amazing hobbist and friend of the podcast Christian, aka Magoomodels on instagram, on to the show to talk about his hobby, his approach to gaming and his beloved Ultramarines Find his insta here - https://www.instagram.com/magoomodels There are also tickets and places still available for Scandus 2024 You can find event info and ticket booking links here - https://www.facebook.com/events/494250319647481

AND WE ARE BACK! In this summer Mega EP we have 2+ Hours of pure, unadultered Chat and clapback. We have, for your hearing pleasure, assembled the AVENGERS of International Heresy, we have Tim from the Eye of horus podcast, we have Max from Bearfoot miniatures, we have Jens from.....SWEDEN and our own Kriss. In this megasummer-sode we discuss the unsung heroes of the 30'th century, the Toughness three troopers, we go around the Milita, the Mechanicum minor menaces (T3 dudes) and the SAUX and Sisters of silence. We discuss the gaming aspect, the theme, the tactics and the pure UNADULTERED HOBBY JOY! we also discuss the Cryptids of Norff england and Sweden, the vicious circle of frontier justice, as well as get to hear Kriss do SEVERAL accent impersonations. all in all a jampacked episode! Check out Scandus!; https://www.facebook.com/share/M5Dyn9F6VqPMQrr1/ Check out our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheVarangianHeresy and check out Bearfoot miniatures on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/@BearfootMiniatures AND ESPECIALLY CHECK OUT INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH GAMING! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557028560564

And just in time for the release of the new plastic solar auxilia, we have a subject matter very close to the podcast heart! For your listening pleasure, we have an episode with the amazing Henry Steele from Cult of Paint! In this very special episode we go through the Solar auxilia Who are the solar auxilia, from do they originate, what is the purpose of them and, why should you play them? We discuss the lore, how to build your own unique narrative as well as getting Henry's excellent advice in regards to painting tips and advice on what to do. We also discuss the latest releases, who Shadrak meduson is, who tybalt marr actually is, and why their releases matter more than you might think. If you like what we do, please subscribe, check us out on socials, and consider subscribing to our Patreon! linktr.ee/tvhpodcast

AAAND WE ARE BACK (AGAIN) In this very special episode for an on-site-review of the latest iteration of Tales of heresy in the very-verryyyy North of Sweden in Umeå. In this episode we have the not one, not two, but three, count them, THREE special guests from the north. North of England, North of Sweden and even northerer of Sweden! Join krell, Moritzka, Vulkanhesten and the indomitable Max of @bearfootminiatures. When we interview them on the latest event in the Tales of Heresy series. Learn about the missions, the food, the SCANDALS as well as how they played Zonemortalis on large ass tables. Lots of cheer, joy and good times were had, and you can hear all about it, RIGHT HERE!

AAAAND WEARE BACK! In this Episode Pelle, Jodi and Freddie discuss what's been happening in the hobby, wghat we have been up to. And then we move up to the main event, we are discussing how we do blackshields, what are our main inspirations, and whar we think the new book will contain Please check us out on social media and follow us!

AAAAND WE ARE BACK! In this very special episode we cover the different time periods of the heresy, and how to draw inspiration from therein. This is a subject dear to our hearts, but we would not have come to make a separate episode 'lest one of our listeners asked us to make it. So we are incredibly gratefull. We discuss, in depth, how to use the Flames of war method of Early-Mid-Late war modell for events and army composition. How it enables you to draw a narrative visually, as well as how to use that in events, and to structure our battles place in the larger heresy. We go on to discuss on how let's you bring in certain units, leaders and upgrades. And when to cut back on their usage. NOTE: the sounds is unusually haunted by djinn-skeins, resulting in certain Echoes, and reverberating in sound channels. we apologize in advance. Check us out on socials! https://linktr.ee/tvhpodcast?fbclid=IwAR2uAcKEs-QKHHESwFC18ACQFbf3vnOc4P1jTGQxOrpO4rYCGkvBPr2YFH8

END OF A JAM-PACKED YEAR! It is the end of 2023 and we at the The varangian heresy podcast have gathered to talk about what was the highs and lows of the year for us, what was our favorite models, what was our preferred content and what are we planning for the upcoming year! Check in with us to go through what we thought of the 2023- roadmap and what we have nav-screened through the augaries to make sure that we have something about juicyyyy rumours for 2024 we have all the links HEEERREEE https://linktr.ee/tvhpodcast?fbclid=IwAR1Zy06-QZ_tP_4c0sljb5CKSF1eal2f84oZlgn-nGkA2MrXUFl47oRIL1I Also, check us out on instragram, patreon and the book of many faces!

AAAND WE ARE BACK! With a very special episode with the lovable @ineptusastartes, who is in fact neither inept nor starting here, but rather joining us and elucidating us in the vile arts of daemonological endeavors! We talk lists, units and the does and do not's of having a list for the ruinstorm in heresy 2.0 check out Ineptusastartes at the following links! https://linktr.ee/IneptusAstartes and join our discord! https://linktr.ee/tvhpodcast?fbclid=IwAR3rKwFHf4c7XytI9alY8gbImH0sj_Y54stqSE2uaEIuoI_CyrfHvsddENI

Aaaand WE ARE BACK! In this episode we are getting down with the venerable Niklas from Sweden30k to talk about BSK (borås spelkonvent) 2024 and what is in the pipe. After the dreaded 'Rona we have a good talk with Freddie, Pelle and Niklas as to how further the hobby, what is good with the Bäst-kust and how they are going to make a full vaunted return for 2024! A good time overall for a minisode

AAAAAND WE ARE BACK! In this episode we have the indomitable Alex from the death and betrayal podast, and the undefeatable Maximilian from Bearfoot miniatures. We talk about all things Scandus related. The Lists, the players and the lists. We discuss the site, the players as well as all the minutiae and rumours about the event. We talk about what we have been up to in the hobby and whats going on. Again, i would like to apologize for the quality of the sound in parts, we still do not have an editor. Are you interested to join the varangian heresy team as a member and editor, Hit us up! LINKS; Bearfoot miniatures https://www.youtube.com/@BearfootMiniatures Death And betrayal podcast https://deathandbetrayal.podbean.com/ Laser forge miniatures https://www.laserforgeminiatures.com/ Alphaspel https://alphaspel.se/

AAAAAF WE HAVE A MINISODE! In this preparatory episode for Scandus we have a humble presentation of Kriss and Freddie talking about the upcoming Scandus we have going down. We talk about the changes to the rules ,the necessities of play. As well as how Excited we are for the new Legiones Astartes! Also useful information about the Event and upcoming ideas about ordering GW items directly from the shop, as well as why! Again, our pardons for the poor audio quality. If you know an editor, or want to join the TVH crew for recordings, give us a shout out!

In this long delayed episode, Jodi and Freddie are joined by JP from the Age of Darkness podcast and we talk about all things that we bring into narrative gaming We cover the news and release that where up to date when we recorded and hopefully you'll enjoy the episode Link to LinCon 2023 event is here -https://fb.me/e/5D5tqt2If

On this episode of the TVH Podcast the crew ae joined by Alex from the Death and Betrayal Podcast We talk news and go through the highlights f the LVO heresy event that Alex ran recently, befor moving on to our main topic - LinCon and the Badab Wars

On this episode we delve into the 9th legion Jodi, Freddie and Pelle are joined by Pete from @PetePaints30k on Insta, who is a die hard Blood Angels fan and part of our discord support team. We look at all the new releases in 30k including an all around favorite, we chat about what we're working on before diving into our main topic and wrapping up with a couple of questions from our discord Don't forget to join our patreon if you want to be in the running for our end of year raffle !! https://www.patreon.com/TheVarangianHeresy

In this episode Freddie, Jodi and Pelle talk about an often over looked area of gaming - Terrain We start of catching up on the news and new release before diving into our main topic We look at how we started off with terrain way back when, how to theme gaming table for both home and event games and round off with talking about some of our favorite pieces we've played on We wrap up the episode with some listener questions taken from our Discord server - Which you can join here https://discord.gg/XucwkxAcnv

On this (slightly delayed) episode Jodi and Freddie are joined by 2 of our discord members as Nurgle's Rot has spread through the cast We look at the TSons upgrade kits along with all the other releases when this was actually recorded and then talk Black Library as our main topic We discuss our favourite legion arcs, character and our personal most loved short story Thank you to all our Patreon Supporters and you, our listeners

AAAAAND WE ARE BACK! In this episode we are looking back on the year past, we talk events, lessons learned, enticing tidbits for the future, and discuss what we want to do in the year to come! We also announce the results of the Patreon Raffle, if you like what we do, and wanna help support us. Please check it out! NOTE: this is Ep 118. Ep 117 has as of yet to be released due to reasons. IT WILL COME AS WELL! https://www.patreon.com/TheVarangianHeresy

In this episode the team talk about the newly releases Assassin rules as well as background and stories in the time of the Horus Heresy There is also a lot of heresy news to catch up on with upgrade kits taking the lead and much more to talk about Also, Kris speaks more Danish and most of us still remain horribly confused

AAAAANDS WE are back! In this jampacked episode we have the indomitable mr.steele, the brittish crumpet-deluxe Jodi, Badass world-weary pelle, and Freddie. To discuss how the homeworlds of the legions impacted the Espirit-du corpse of each legion. Was the nature of each legion written in their DNA? Or did the mentality and sprawling vistas(and or haunting warp-deniziens) of their homeworld make them?! We also discuss the new releases, as well as our upcoming amazing PATREON RAFFLE! also, please check out the latest installment of the raltac series! Raltac shout out - https://www.facebook.com/events/427124272741064/ - rules subject to change and new rules are in place for 2.0

In this episode we catch on new releases and give our thoughts on Heresy 2.0 in the wild whilst going over our highlights from Scandus 2022. We also have the complete list of Winner(s)of our DMD Raffle and a massive thank you to everyone who donated to help us crush this years target Erik's Fantasy Event - https://fb.me/e/2BF6wX2gf

In todays episode we have JP from The Age of Darkness podcast and Alex from the Death and Betrayal podcast joining us. The topic … Choosing your second army, also known as Moving on from your first love! The cast share their stories and reasoning behind starting the ‘next’ army after their first love. But that isn’t all. Through this cozy-talk episode we will hear about: Snow base tips, Westling, Burning of Prospero, movie recommendations, book recommendations, what’s the commonality between Fantasy Dwarves and Jodi’s love for Iron Warriors? Who started their Heresy addiction while in an active warzone?

In this episode we ask the question: What Night lords list can you make with the new starter box as the main ‘source’ of models? Listen to Freddy getting inspiration for his own army, and find out who we think is the Robin to Konrad Kurzes Batman

New episode drop!! Someone has stolen Jodi’s chair and takes on the role of host for our Mechanicum Review! Listen as Kris, Freddy, Erik and an OG Mech head Tim from Eye of Horus Podcast, talk all about the new Mechanicum book and their rules ,- Not including Knights because those guys need their own show! As always, Kris likes to make noises with his mouth, and today he tries his hand with an Australian accent.. mate?

On this episode is the Phoenix Warden is actually better than the Champion, or not and listen to Jodi fail miserably at pronouncing future history names in part 2 of our review of the consuls. Find out why you need to get to Beta Garmon with special guest Alex form the Death and Betrayal podcast - details here in their linktree https://linktr.ee/thedabpodcast And lastly, find out why the Pathfinder gets a rise out of Kris

In this episode - Consuls! This is part 1 of 2 as the team look into legion consuls as well as legion specific options for the Alpha Legion and Space Wolves Find out who had a glow up, and who’s not making it into our top 5 Which Consul does Erik think is the best? Why is the Champion suddenly REALLY good? And what’s that howling coming from Jodi’s corner?

In todays episode Henry takes the wheel and asks the brain-trust (Freddy, Pelle and Erik) for ideas for his new army. Fun fact: All the lists have one thing in common. The boys talk new stuff, looks to give you ideas for your 2.0 list, and also learn how to be kryptonite to Eriks list for Scandus. There is also discussion about an upcoming Cult of Paint course before Scandus and we can say there will be full details put up before the end of July Have fun!!

In today’s episode: ‘Trilby’ Perturabo gets described as a potato. Jodi gets ideas for what legion to do, if he is to get out of his iron hands/warriors comfort zone. And he talks about why he got banned from a GW store for a week. Warlords R Us: Yes! It is yet again time to do the raffle! Hear more about the prices and the charity. 

 Link tp the raffle is here - http://join.parentprojectmd.org/site/TR/Events/2010SiteDesignGREvents?px=1663208&pg=personal&fr_id=1110&fbclid=IwAR30mlnNP1bnwt4MXkgZdENLwmNUZCXUSLkffW-Ab8dcsd2GR8Ebxd2YSA8 Jodi talks to one off our new sponsors about their first kickstarter for 3D terrain STL files - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fsquirrel3dd%2Fmodular-walkway-and-titan-maninenance-bay-sets-files-only%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2t6uS0q4cDQjpTkKWDaiO5G_KuIVkBbqih2Z34xbjgglvNZ9NbSzclmHA&h=AT2waYumKMSpUeUPBT5uPIm4UD1AimK2vwc-4U8BAvpvU69VU8b1ULBlfebMeji4imh0IXV8nO8lKeHdkXia3XaosohmFxfdgCEOBrjTaUWehS6-MWGbVrT8R6Dro6Ebzw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT36v4fN5BnYcty6Z8mKpOKHpIf13G8qwdDGO8iqs70l7CVfLD4GsV4S6MT2m4Q-8q3rdmnN5o2iNwhOjcp15QbAN7uCpPWbeyufWKcAdDcw6UrYzG0vNqMi96CJoiJtosT2T4V7LIQzUkFo8pGkh5XuZfd8-tyWXpPtwzfDaoXAlzqbEh_gXKJ4yuJolDTmC358rLxJPUCWv9ejQX0iL2x0a-RP8IkQZjEwrTWfSZlrVVMD8w As a special treat, you get to hear Pelle describe the danish numbers 70(halvfjerds) and 80. He does so incorrectly, but the other Swedish hosts don’t know this 😆

Now it's time to recount the fallout of the Siege of LinCongrad with our guest Imren. Hear how our farewell to Heresy 1.0 played out. We're also catching up on all the new releases, whilst Freddy describes ‘peak gaming’ involving a plastic bag which Jodi describes this as the stuff of nightmares

In this episode the boys theorize about what 'new' legion they would dive into if the new starter box magically dropped on their doorstep. We also compare militia to cocaine, Freddy forgets to talk into his microphone choosing a tin can instead whilst Kris discovers he has daddy issues (choses legions who don't have a close relationship with the emperor) Don't forget you can listen to our previous episodes on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/1v7mtriogqYbtWzr23uAj5

Heresy 2.0 has finally arrived!! Listen to grown(ish) men talk with unbridled joy as Henry gives us a man on the ground report of the Horus Heresy Open day event. We babble about our thoughts on all the new releases, all the new rules that have been teased and how GW clearly lifted one of our clearly unique ideas!!!

In this episode the team talk about all the new plastic heresy news. We discuss why you shouldn't miss out on our Lincon events

We delve into the new heresy releases that have been previewed on warhammer community and have a good old fashioned TVH hobby episode with a touch of ranting (but all for the love of our community) Jodi tells a story that doesn’t have any illegal drug or weapons smuggling involved (unlike Kris and Erik) Kris tries his hand at Danish again 🤣😄 There's a slight spoiler alert regarding Saturnine (around 1h.42m), you have been warned Don't forget you can listen to us via Spotify, here's the link - https://open.spotify.com/show/1v7mtriogqYbtWzr23uAj5

In this episode almost the whole crew are on and get our thoughts out about the Heresy 2.0 reveals Freddie also takes us through his trip to Adepticon to run riot in the 30k event and we talk ourselves into a hobby challenge with extremely high stakes!!! Got any thoughts on the episode, hit us up with an email or message through our Facebook page or join our Facebook group

We've finally made it to our 100th episode almost the whole team joins in for this one plus special guest Henry from Cult of Paint After (another) long intro we talk about how we started, the OG cast, where we want to go and many more things Enjoy

END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL! A FOUR HOUR BONANZA! WHAT DRIVES OUR HOBBY! WHAT DO WE DO TO WRITE FLUFF! WHY DID KRISS GET TEARGASED BY THE SWEDISH STATE?! In this Episode we go through the Fusterclucking of 2021, what models did we like best? What was our favorite Book? What are the TOP releases of 2021? How much drink did we all get for this EP (four G&T for kriss, what about EVERYONE else?!) We talk favorite stuff, upcoming projects and good stuff 00:00- 01:11 INTRO (if an opening can be over an hour) 01:11-01:12 THE BEST version of paint it black (legal cover) 01:11-03:57; 2021 summary, what did we like best? Why did kriss get teargased? What part of Sweden is our least liked colony? What is the meta for 2022? What did we most enjoy? why is so much stuff in caps? Check out our social media www.facebook.com/TheVarangianHeresy [email protected] RAFFLE TICKETS 2022 join.parentprojectmd.org/site/TR/Even…l&fr_id=1110 EVENT : fb.me/e/1neJluE0B

And WE ARE BACK AGAIN, FROM OUTER SPACE! In this slight megasode(barely four hours for your slaved servitor monobass to play) yonder hosts are speaking into brass tubes to conscribe on to hallowed,tallow tubes to be sent for heretical hearsay. We discusss FLUFF. What appeals to us? What drove us into the grabbing arms of hobby, and what kept us there? We discuss the 10+ (!) years of lore and learnings that have made us stay in and on 30K! 00:00 Bodies and intro! 01:26 event SHOUTOUT to Tales of Heresy III in the grim north, check it out in the link above and within, grimness and war in the swedish NORTH 01:39 Main segment, Fluff what we love what drove us into the hobby and what are our favorite parts and BL lore so far? Yonder hosts, Pelle, Freddie, Jodi and Kriss discuss what we love the most 03:44 END Check out our social media https://www.facebook.com/TheVarangianHeresy [email protected] RAFFLE TICKETS 2022 http://join.parentprojectmd.org/site/TR/Events/2010SiteDesignGREvents?px=1663208&pg=personal&fr_id=1110 EVENT : https://fb.me/e/1neJluE0B

AAAANNNDDD WE ARE BACK! In this Post-Scandus episode we go through what was done at our usual End-of-the-year-blastout of the event series. What was done, what happened? What is coming next, and what did yonder hosts do for scandus and what is in the pipe for next year!? Find out intrepid traveller, wander through the twisted maze of our hosts labyrinthine minds. timestamp 00:00- intro and what is going on right now! 08:55-09:20 "We want some of it all" (for events) 09:20-1:28:31 Main segment, what is going on for our next year Check out our social media https://www.facebook.com/TheVarangianHeresy [email protected] RAFFLE TICKETS 2022 http://join.parentprojectmd.org/site/TR/Events/2010SiteDesignGREvents?px=1663208&pg=personal&fr_id=1110

AAAAANDDDD WE ARE BACK! T'is the week before scandus and was still, except for the furious scribbling of quills writing lists, brushes painting eagerly, and active lil' hands working One week out we offer advice, ideas, and explain the rules. Again, PLEASE READ THE RULES PACK. In this shorter Episode we are going through the rules 00:00-01:49 Bodies by drowning pool 01:51-57:00 How is scandus played, what is the rules, how do i move, do we listen to feedback at all!? 57:00-58:00Kristoffer magic painting song 58:00-01:17:00 Advice on how to move,what to protect ,and what drinks to buy your general. rules pack here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qxiKN9F7yBpX7NuEYyCu0MO1RhjxoLRF/view?usp=sharing RAFFLE TICKETS! https://join.parentprojectmd.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app273a?idb=754282862&df_id=4220&FR_ID=1110&mfc_pref=T&PROXY_ID=1663208&PROXY_TYPE=20&4220.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=DE92585FA0DD6B19260121BDB69910EF