Combat Phase

New Murders Ladies and celebrating Adepticon 2026. https://www.youtube.com/@thresholdtactics https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/uIDIygNYGGgn  

Can't see the Battletome, for all the trees... Dan from the fabulous Cubic Shenanigans joins us (to complete the trifecta) to talk some trees! On release day. we're all currently at Adepticon and Kenny is rolling all 1s. We'll have our review of the Daughters of Khaine coming real soon. Enjoy!

Brendan joins us once again for this go-round of the OBR release.  Enjoy!

Joe returns to talk more (a)elves. This time up, new LRL book. Enjoy!

We're back talking the new Disciples of Tzeentch AoS Battletome and new models.Really cool new rules! Join us again in a few days for our next episode, looking at the new Lumineth Realm Lords book, also on preorder this week.   Enjoy!  

Dave Nordstrom returns yet again for the latest installment of Maggotkin of Nurgle! Enjoy!

It's the end of the wo--er, the year, and we feel fine! A fun chat about the journey of this fine podcast in 2025, eating some crow, and predictions and plans for 2026. Will crow be on the menu again in 2026? Happy holidays, everyone. And, of course... Enjoy!

Quite thrilled to welcome back Doug (2+ Tough) to the show to introduce us to the lore of the game Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings! Tori also recaps another successful and amazing Holy Havoc. Enjoy! 2+ Tough links:  Conquest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyIEtHBf1vpKMdc_hJH6SRnTCqVim0lQ_   Affiliate link (10% off with this link): https://eshop.para-bellum.com/ref/17/   Flame drake specifically: https://eshop.para-bellum.com/product/dweghom-hellbringer-drake/ref/17/  Para bellum: https://www.para-bellum.com/

Break out the Bean-o (or, Flesh-o), Gas-Ex, or whatever your digestive aid of choice may be! For it is time for the Bretonnians--er, FEC!  Plus some news, predictions and, of course, top-notch humor. ;) Enjoy!

We're back and catching up on reviews. This time we look at the Nighthaunt. Enjoy!

Kenny's long-anticipated army is finally here! In this longer, more detailed review, we talk and even gush (at times) all things Chaos Dwarfs!   Enjoy!

We look at all the leaks, announcements and discern what is coming--from the micro to the macro! Pierce is back with another Ask a Hobby Expert!   Enjoy!

We finall circle back around to Khorne--includes newest FAQ  and talk about making your first lists/games in AoS since June General's Handbook. Enjoy!

Val (of Square Based fame) joins us to talk Old World and get you excited to play! Here's the The Old World event for Square Based Open: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/Z8KBiFtzN343 Here's what the T.O has for "The Warpstone Cup" https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O_nUbxSa8qsr3a3vnqB6R6OQX92OVmSwFzs2AtF7lZU/edit?fbclid=IwY2xjawLwmCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHibdjBRbkrB_7_r15BNMuISDpelr2hlZFb62a0TLJ1TekCWHTE6KJs-bWzXb_aem_vEPkh9mchMN7lyohUqgfRw&tab=t.0 Enjoy!

Sky Dwarfs and a fantastic event this episode.   Enjoy!

We're joined by Rocco to pimp out some sea aelves. Kenny desperately tries not to collect this army! Enjoy!   GW sent the Battletome & some models

Recorded a few months back, we finally find the audio and play our first interview with author, Mike Rossi. Enjoy! Check out Honor's Price on Winged Hussar Publishing's Supply Room: https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/fantasy#gsc.tab=0  

Friend of the show Pierce joins us for the first time to talk about real life military history inspiring your games.  See his info here: [email protected] For inquiries, questions, or requests. All of our upcoming events and product launches will be announced through these media outlets...   https://www.elysiumarmory.com/   www.elysiumarmory.com         Enjoy!

Last of the AoS updates. Enjoy!

Scourge of Ghyran concludes with the new AoS General's Handbook '25-'26 and we have a look inside. Please let us know if you have something more specific for us to cover, and as always, we hope you enjoy!

It's the last batch of new daily content for AoS Scourge of Ghryan. LL through SBGL. See you in a day or two for the GHB review! Enjoy!

This week is Tzeentch - Slaves to Darkness One more part coming very soon, then the General's Handbook Enjoy!

Continuing the more frequent episodes leading up to the release and review coverage, this week we look at Kruleboyz through Fyreslayers. We also played a test game using the new rules for Skaven vs. Fyreslayers and...Kenny has some thoughts.  See you again soon, and hoping everyone is hyped for these new AoS releases! Enjoy!

Our daily releases leading up to the new AoS General's Handbook collection: Skaven - Cities of Sigmar (Releases 1-6) Enjoy!

Tori talks with Kenny reflecting the over 12 years of Combat Phase podcast.  Also, actually coincidence original co-host/co-creator Robert won a medal as the newest heroic batch of Warhammer Heroes! Truly a surprisning but lovely coincedence. Congrats, Robert! See the article at: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/wfsondzu/congratulations-to-the-2025-warhammer-heroes-winners/   Enjoy!

We recap Adepticon and take a new stab out of the new SBGL army. Enjoy!

In our last episode before Adeption we finally release our review of the new Gitz book and models.  New review style for releses, would love your feedback. Always room to grow.   Enjoy!

Mr. 40K takes us through the rules and list-building options for the new Eldar book just released for 40K while Joe returns for a look at Eldar lore, focusing on how the story has progressed--which is so nice! Enjoy the new narrative and we'll talk to you next time. Enjoy!

We talk the recent Holy Wars event and the road to Adepticon. Enjoy!

We're back for the new year and happy 2025 to everyone! Enjoy this look at the new Orruk Warclans book, models, and get ready for heaps of reviews and great conversations coming up over the next few months. Enjoy!

Mr. 40K Eric joins us as we take a look back at highlights, trends and themes of 2024 across several game systems, as well as thoughts and predictions for 2025. Enjoy!

We do exactly what it says on the tin:  Holy Havoc and event thoughts, LOTS of news, and Ossiarch Bone Reapers. We plan to do an in-depth year in review episode next time and then we'll be set for going into 2025.   Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

We're joined by friend of the show and sometimes-cohost of my favorite podcast, Cubic Shenanigans, Dave Nordstrom to talk this exciting new book! Love the changes from the faction pack. Enjoy!

Ben Stoddard makes his first appearance on Combat Phase talking the new, ongoing dwarf portion of Pannithor for Kings of War. Really smart, informative, and enjoyable. Let us know what Kings of War novel you are most curious about for a chance to win a book. Hope you enjoy!   Check out and keep up to date with Ben's work and general creative genius at https://benstoddardauthor.blogspot.com  Winged Hussar Publishing: https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/#gsc.tab=0 

Mr. 40K Eric takes us through the recent 40K updates, then Brandon and Mark join Kenny to talk about Winged Hussar Publishing as prep for future novels about Kings of War. Plus listen for giveaway details. Enjoy!

Kenny & Tori are back, this time talking the Stormcast Eternals New Battle Tome for AoS 4th Edition, and we're fans. Hopefully you are a fan as well by the end.  Enjoy! ***GW supplied a digital review copy of the book & new models to review. Loved the new models!

We're back, unloading some of that heaping backlog of recorded content to share. This time, Kenny & Tori become Slaves...to darkness! Enjoy!

Mike joins us to talk Nighthaunt and why they're such a boogeyman of AoS. Enjoy!

We're back with new cohost Tori for an exciting look at the very first new Battletome of Age of Sigmar 4th edition.  Enjoy!

Tori is back chatting Spearhead & Skaven. Enjoy!

We're back for Episode 400! Continuing our series of AoS 4th ed. Faction Packs, Tori returns to talk Soulblight Gravelords and Hunter leads us into a forbidden peak at the Disciples of Tzeentch.   Enjoy!

We're back and AoS 4th edition is here (for the most part)! This episode continues the coverage of rules and Faction Packs for the Sylvaneth and Blades of Khorne armies.  Ep 399 - AoS 4th Sylvaneth & Khorne - Faction Pack reviews The wave of new AoS rules and armies continues and this time it's Sylvaneth with Aaron returning, making his Combat Phase, debut, Hunter, talking evil murder folk for Khorne. You'll hear Hunter on several of these reviews so buckle up and LET'S GO!!  Sylvaneth first Blades of Khorne ~ 1:45:00   More of already-recorded reviews from the last few weeks will be coming at you fast! See you next time for Episode 400!   Enjoy!

Tori joins me again as we begin our long coverage of AoS 4th edition. We start with a high-look at the overall rules and then some practical applications as we look at Faction Pack: Ogor Mawtribes. We figured that, since the faction focus seemed lackluster and a lot of consternation among Ogor players, we'd start here. Turns out, since so many things in the game hit on 4s now, not quite so bad. Have a listen and tell us what you think! **GW sent preview copies of rules and materials Thanks and enjoy!

We're back, welcoming Tori back on the show to discuss the final Dawnbringers book rules & the new Dark Oath release. Enjoy!

Mr. 40K returns to lead us through a look at the new 40K Chaos Space Marines codex. Enjoy!

The original co-host of Combat Phase joins me this time chatting what we know of AoS 4th edition. Of course, more info keeps coming each week. Hope you're as excited for it as we are. Enjoy!

We're back after a break which was used to prep for, attend, and then recover from, Adepticon 2024! Mr. 40K, the legend himself, Eric returns as we catch up on a lot of content to post. This time, we naturally had to cover ORKS first because, Orks is da bestz! Custodes and Tau are coming, plus Old World, Heresy and Legions Imperialis, not to worry.  Enjoy!

Travis joins me to talk the latest Dawnbringers book: The Mad King Rises. Then Mr. 40K Eric talks us through the new 40K Balance update and other resources coming out this week.   Enjoy!

Back from the holiday break with the first of several already-recorded episodes coming out over the next couple weeks. Joe returns to the show as my guest going over the new Dark Angels book and army box for 40K. Joe's a massive fan of the Dark Angels, so we hope you enjoy it as much as he did. They really play like how the narrative and traits surrounding the chapter's lore.  As I've been asked, here's what's instore for upcoming episodes: Dawnbringers, Painting, Black library focus from fans and a HUGE surprise… The Old World is certainly getting coverage as I prepare what will likely be a series of guests over the weeks to discuss this crunchy new game. Hint: Although daunting on the rules-front, I'm loving that my favorite setting ever has returned, and even in a previous time period.   Enjoy!

Mr. 40K Eric is back, talking some Necrons this time. Enjoy!