Grown Men Playing with Toys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve do something they probably should have seen a therapist about first — they apply the science of birth order psychology to the entire Warhammer 40K universe.The guys break down the stereotypes of oldest, middle, and youngest children and then systematically sort every faction in the game into one of those three buckets. Spoiler alert: some feelings may have been hurt in the making of this episode.Along the way they tackle:The Big Three — why the Imperium, Chaos, and Xenos super-factions map almost perfectly onto the birth order archetypes, and why it works both in lore AND on the tabletopDaddy's Best Boy — The unambiguous oldest child of 40K and why everyone else is basically wearing their hand-me-downsThe Forgotten Middle Children — They're here but didn't think anyone noticedYoungest Child Energy — They're trying so hard to outshine their older siblings while also enjoying (expecting?) being babied by GW.Lore vs. Tabletop — why several factions have a split personality depending on whether you're reading the books or rolling diceA formal apology to Cousin Josh — just kidding, there isn't oneWhether you're a firstborn who color-codes their army list, a middle child who plays Orks while munching on a choice crayon or two, or the youngest who expects GW to buff your faction at every dataslate — this one is for you.Check out our other content: https://gmpwt.blog/ https://www.youtube.com/@GrownMenPlayingWithToys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve do something a little different — Steve takes the wheel while Erik rides shotgun, and together they explore what happens when you step completely outside your comfort zone and learn a brand new game from scratch.While Erik was on away, Steve spent the weekend with Cousin Josh diving headfirst into Age of Sigmar — a game he had never really played before. What started as a casual hobby weekend turned into something surprisingly meaningful. Together they explore:The power of Faction Identity — why understanding what your army wants to do is the first and most important step when learning anything newMacro before Micro — how applying a strategic framework to an unfamiliar game can get you immersed and competitive faster than you'd thinkPlaying with Intent — why being transparent about what you're trying to do makes the game better for everyone at the table, and how it turns every mistake into a learning momentThe Joy of Discovery — why the feeling of learning something for the first time is one of the best things about this hobby, and how Steve found it again in the most unexpected placeWhat all of this means for 11th Edition — and why the upcoming rules shake-up might be exactly what we all needWhether you're feeling burnt out on the current edition, intimidated by a game you've never played, or just needed a reminder of why you fell in love with tabletop gaming in the first place — this one's for you.Check out our other content: https://gmpwt.blog/ https://www.youtube.com/@GrownMenPlayingWithToys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve do something a little different — they look backwards and forwards at the same time, connecting the dots between the past seven months of Erik's Crusade League and the most anticipated edition change in years.Erik is approaching the finish line of his local game store's Crusade League and has thoughts — a lot of them. Steve, meanwhile, has been deliberately avoiding 11th Edition previews, which means you're getting his completely unfiltered reactions. Together they explore:The Crusade League retrospective — the highs, the lows, and the moment Erik just let go of the rope on all that bookkeepingWhy "narrative" and "competitive" have never actually been opposites — and why 11th Edition might finally admit thatDetachment mixing and the 3-2-1 point system — game changer or balance whack-a-mole waiting to happen?Force Dispositions — and why Erik and Steve will never have to do the awkward mission chicken dance again (we hope)Whether you've ever shown up to a casual Crusade game only to discover every unit across from you is a hard counter to your army, argued uncomfortably over the pregame board setup, or just wanted your hobby to feel a little more narrative and balanced - this one's for you.Check out our other content: https://gmpwt.blog/ https://www.youtube.com/@GrownMenPlayingWithToys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve do one of the most uncomfortable things in 40K — they turn the camera on themselves and ask the question: what kind of mistakes do I actually make, and why do I keep making them?Erik spent the downtime between episodes doing what any self-respecting 40K nerd would do — combing through every battle report he's ever posted and building a full scouting report on himself. What he found wasn't pretty. Steve, meanwhile, discovers that he's been living inside his own set of mistakes without ever naming them. Together they explore:The macro strategy mistake — why building the "meta list" can be the worst thing you do if it fights your natural play styleThe micro strategy mistake — why the most exciting moment in your turn might also be the one that costs you the gameThe emotional tells that every player has — and why knowing yours is half the battleRules mistakes — why they're inevitable, why they sting differently than every other kind, and why the community sometimes loses its mind over themWhether there's ever a good way to resolve a rules dispute when it's just you, your opponent, and a barn full of painted plasticWhether you've ever rage-rolled into a Repulsor Executioner, burned your entire CP budget on a unit that was already going to win the fight, or found yourself in a tense standoff over whether a rule means what you think it means — this one's for you.Check out our other content: https://gmpwt.blog/ https://www.youtube.com/@GrownMenPlayingWithToys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve tackle one of the most common experiences in the Warhammer 40K hobby — the impulse buy — and discover that they couldn't possibly approach it more differently.Steve is the guy who walks into a GW store for a battle line unit for his current army and walks out with a flashy monster for a faction that he has never played. Erik is the guy who spends months talking himself into a new faction but then goes "all in" to collect the entire army once he is committed. Somewhere in between, they manage to explore:What even is an impulse buy and do you have to be standing in the store for it to count?The good, the bad, and the "I paid to paint an entire army I gave away"How nostalgia and pop culture fuel some of the hobby's best (and worst) financial decisionsThe impulse that lives inside the game — and why "I choose violence" is a completely valid tactical frameworkWhat happens when your impulse collides with everyone else's at the table?Whether you've ever fallen in love with a model you'll never field, talked yourself into yet another army, or just stood in a GW store knowing full well you're about to make a terrible decision — this one's for you.Check out our other content: https://gmpwt.blog/ https://www.youtube.com/@GrownMenPlayingWithToys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve do what grown men do best — argue about made-up words on plastic soldiers and ask the question no Warhammer 40K content creator has been serious enough to tackle: are the game's keywords and abilities actually fun?The guys work their way through the most common keywords and special abilities in the game and rate them on pure enjoyment, covering things like:Does the ability create interesting decisions or memorable moments?Is it fun to use, fun to play against, or neither?Does it add to the drama of the game or just make your brain hurt?Whether it's the satisfaction of calling the Waaagh! or the soul-crushing experience of watching your opponent Reactive Move out of Charge range, the guys break it all down with the seriousness the topic absolutely deserves.The full Tier List can be found HERE.Check out our other content:https://gmpwt.blog/https://www.youtube.com/@GrownMenPlayingWithToys

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve discuss the community’s negative reaction to a recent Warhammer 40K Balance Dataslate. The conversation frames players’ reactions as a progression thru the steps of: “Slate Hammer” - establishing pre-slate expectations that a Dataslate needs to meet to be "good""List Hammer" - having fun through list building and optimizing your list through mental reps"Math Hammer ” - using various resources to calculate and optimize the power of your list into various opponents based on "statically average dice rolls"Warhammer - actually playing the game where variation comes from various sources: dice variance, Invulnerable Saves, Feel No Pains, Re-rolls, terrain formats, and misunderstood rules They encourage assessing your play environment and close by reinforcing the importance of communicating, trying games before doom-spiraling, and experimenting with lists/opponents/terrain.Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve discuss being intentional about monitoring the pace of a game of Warhamer 40K.  They share a framework for breaking pacing into two approaches—“tempo and trade”  versus “stage and push.  They then explore how codex rules and lore can nudge armies toward one style while sometimes creating traps or opportunities for the player to slip into autopilot play. They connect tempo awareness to list building, matchup selection for close practice games, and in-game adjustments when an opponent disrupts expected pacing.   They close by framing micro-strategy as a tempo tool and discussing some of their favorite micro tools related to game tempo.Content Mentioned in this Episode:Erik's Grey Knights vs Harlequins Battle ReportCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve recap their recent Tabletop Simulator game of Warhammer 40K, where Steve took on Cousin Josh. They talk about how the matchup was setup as a "Steve faces the Boogeyman" where he would play against the current meta menace - Necrons C'Tan spam in Pantheon of Woe.  The guys summarize the game, talk about how Steve stayed composed during the game, and end with an "after action" of the game that names the over-performing and underperforming units from the game.Check the lists being discussed and weigh in on matchups that you want to see HERE.Content Mentioned in this Episode:Tactical Tortoise - TTS Installation and Army CreationTactical Tortoise - TTS Tips and TricksCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve delve into what constitutes a 'good game' in their Warhammer 40K sessions. They emphasize the importance of immersion, challenge, and long-term strategic value. Erik discusses his writers block with choosing "good" practice matchups for his various army lists, including Blood Angels, Emperor's Children, Harlequins, and Necrons.  Steve then helps him work through it as the guys brainstorm potential matchups to provide a balanced yet challenging experience. They also highlight the role that pre-game communication plays in ensuring that both players gain experience and enjoyment from the game.Check the lists being discussed and weigh in on matchups that you want to see HERE.Content Mentioned in this Episode:Recent Chaos Daemons vs Shadowmark Talon gameDiscussing Erik's 40K "Jenny"Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they dive into an entertaining and detailed discussion about Warhammer models with wings. The episode features a "wing tier list", where Steve passionately evaluates models from various factions based on their aesthetic appeal and painting potential. From angelic figures to terrifying demons, this episode has it all. Whether you're a painting enthusiast or just love Warhammer, this episode offers a fun look into the world of model aesthetics.The Final Tier ListContent Mentioned in this Episode:Chaos Primarch Cool or Not CoolErik's Winged Daemon PrincesErik's FulgrimCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they dive into the ongoing debate within the Warhammer 40K community about "competitive" versus "casual" play. They discuss the two stereotypes and why they don't think they adequately describe the beauty and complexity that is Warhammer 40K. They highlight their own experiences blending competitive and narrative elements in games, emphasize the value of different play styles, and encourage transparency as a way of creating a positive, inclusive environment in the hobby. Lastly, the episode explores how to articulate expectations and find common ground to ensure enjoyable gaming experiences for both players.Content Mentioned in this Episode:WarpHammer: "Casual 40K" versus "Competitive 40K"Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they discuss how to deal with the potentially overwhelming influx of new detachments and model releases in Warhammer 40K recently. Erik shares his mixed feelings about the recent surge in game updates, expressing both excitement and a sense of being overwhelmed. The guys then discuss how they prioritize new model purchases and new detachment choices, how they balance staying competitive without burning out, and explore strategies to manage this "good problem" within the hobby. Content Used for Determining Prioritization:Art of War 40K - January 2026 UpdateArt of War 40K - 500 Worlds Space MarinesArt of War 40K - 500 Worlds NecronsCourt of the PhoenicianSerpents BroodRage-Cursed OnslaughtPoorhammer New Models and Detachments ReviewPoorhammer December Balanced Dataslate ReviewStat Check - Court of the PhoenicianStat Check - Rage-Cursed OnslaughtCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they talk about their Warhammer 40K goals for 2026.  The guys will define a structure for how they are thinking of improving their Warhammer 40K gameplay. The episode explores six categories of: Macro StrategyMicro StrategyFlexibilityTenacityPositivityTransparencyThey discuss how each category contributes to overall gameplay improvement and how to balance between them. Lastly, they share personal goals and practical tips, emphasizing a blend of strategic planning and enhancing the gaming experience for themselves and their opponents.Content Mentioned in this Episode:EC vs GK Battle ReportSam Pope 40K - Playing By IntentSam Pope 40K - 2 Types of 40K IQCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they discuss their recent Barn Hammer session, featuring a variety of Warhammer 40K armies and a pseudo crusade event that they put Cousin Josh through. The guys reflects on key takeaways and the significance of understanding win conditions for your army and the mission being played. They share details from multiple recent games where playing to the "win condition" influenced the outcome of the game and provide insights into how mission dynamics can influence game outcomes. Lastly, they explore the challenges of using niche or skew detachments and how they may be "bad" because of hard to mitigate "lose conditions".Content Mentioned in this Episode:I Taught My Peacock to Write a List - Part 1I Taught My Peacock to Write a List - Part 2Leagues of Votann vs CSM Battle Report  Chaos Knights vs Custodes Battle ReportGrey Knights Brotherhood Strike vs Orks War Horde Battle ReportGauntlet Storyline, Mission Details, and Lists Mentioned in the EpisodeCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they reflect on a recent practice game featuring the Leagues of Votann list crafted in prior episodes. The guys delve into a holistic after-action discussion, analyze what worked vs what didn't, and share other lessons learned from the game. They talk about the need to make in-game adjustments based on what the primary mission and/or secondary objectives are and how to do that effectively. Lastly, the episode wraps up with the guys litmus testing their framework for "OP" against some of the more impactful moments of this game to see if it still applies.Content Mentioned in this Episode:I Taught My Peacock to Write a List - Part 1I Taught My Peacock to Write a List - Part 2Leagues of Votann vs CSM Battle Report  Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast as they dive into how they define "overpowered" (or OP) units in Warhammer 40K. The guys will establish rough criteria for how they differentiate OP vs powerful /splashy but not OP vs "The Highway to the Danger Zone" units in the game. They will then analyze the December 2025 Balance Dataslate updates and test their definition against multiple units from the armies they play to see if they correctly predicted what would attract the "Nerfing Eye of Sauron". Lastly, their discussion also covers the potential fixes for overpowered combos, the importance of maintaining faction identity while applying nerfs, and how to be aware of when "those who nerf" may be watching you for the next dataslate. Content Mentioned in this Episode:Art of War 40K Dataslate ReviewVanguard Tactics Dataslate Review Stat Check Dataslate ReviewPoorhammer Dataslate ReviewErik's Battle Reports  Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailJoin Erik and Steve from the "Grown Men Playing with Toys" podcast as they dive into the importance of marrying the optimization of a list to different play styles. After receiving listener feedback, the guys discuss the importance of building lists that align with personal gameplay preferences, whether aggressive or defensive, and how that impacts list optimization.  They'll once again use Steve's Leagues of Votann list as an example and, in addition, the guys will go through a set of options on how to spend the recent Balance Dataslate and Munitorum Field Manual points updates.   Lastly, they'll conclude by emphasizing the values of having confidence in one's play strategy and list working together.Content Mentioned in this Episode:I Taught My Peacock to Write a List - Part 1Defining Different Playstyles in 40KI Taught My Gorilla to PaintErik's Battle Reports  Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Grown Men Playing With Toys podcast, hosts Erik and Steve dive into building a strong foundation for a Warhammer 40K list. They explore how to align your play style with matching detachments and units by using Steve's beloved Leagues of Votann faction as an example. Key points include the importance of starting with a familiar play style, focusing on critical stratagems and combos, and then evaluating units for their role / efficiency in gameplay. Content Mentioned in this Episode:Stat Check: Episode 163 - Grotmas Featuring Sam PopeSam Pope 40K: The 3 Pillars of Competitive 40KErik's Battle Reports  Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailAdulting is hard and life gets busy.....especially if you are a try-hard who gets over-invested in their hobbies like Erik and Steve.In this episode, the guys will talk about balancing their 40K goals with life's challenges and how they fit it all in.  They'll compare how Steve prepared for his recently completed marathon and how it oddly mirrors Erik's approach for staying current and up to date with Warhammer 40K.   They'll discuss how both activities require a consistent amount of effort, a level of insanity to get into seriously, and not a small amount of time investment to do well.   Listen in to hear how Erik pulled practiced habits from Steve's running and applied them to get better at 40K, as the guys share how they work dedication to a thing (be it running a marathon or playing toy soldiers competently) into their busy lives, and, most importantly, how they are preparing for the upcoming Winter Barn Hammer Session.   Content Mentioned in this Episode:6+++ Podcast - What Are the Hardest Armies to Play in 40K?!Erik's Battle Reports  Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Chaos reigns as the guys play a game of Cool / Not Cool with the various Chaos Primarchs or sub-faction leaders.  They'll talk about about the story arc of each Chaos leader, discuss the ascetics of models (when they exist), and summarize the in game rules and competitiveness of each of the models (when they exist).  Characters to be discussed include:Horus - Luna WolvesAbaddon (not Primarch but current Warmaster) - Black LegionLorgar - Word BearersPerturabo - Iron WarriorsKonrad Curze - Night LordsAlpharious / Omegon - Alpha LegionHuron Blackheart (not Primarch) - Red CorsairsFabius Bile (not Primarch) - Creations of BileAngron - World EatersMagnus - Thousand SonsMortarion - Death GuardFulgrim - Emperor's ChildrenCheck Out Our Favorite Additional Chaos Propaganda:Poorhammer Chaos Space Marines PropagandaAdeptus Ridiculous Episodes:Horus - Luna WolvesAbaddon (not Primarch but current Warmaster) - Black LegionLorgar - Word BearersPerturabo - Iron WarriorsKonrad Curze - Night LordsAlpharious / Omegon - Alpha LegionHuron Blackheart (not Primarch) - Red CorsairsFabius Bile (not Primarch) - Creations of BileAngron - World EatersMagnus - Thousand SonsMortarion - Death GuardFulgrim - Emperor's ChildrenCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailThis is bound to be the most optimal episode as the guys are going to break down the latest subject that they have been bickering about.  Listen in as Erik and Steve talk about how feeling passionate about doing your favorite parts of the hobby "right" can lead to friction and how to be transparent about your need to optimize differing aspects of your 40K experience.  Topics covered include:Progress update on “I Taught My Gorilla to Paint” blog seriesDiscuss our latest bickerfest over how best to paint Erik's favorite army and our disagreement over what "good enough" meansDefine what is optimization in 40KBenefits?Friction Points?What are the various areas where people can "optimize"?What do you do "when optimization goes wrong?"I Taught My Gorilla to Paint:https://gmpwt.blog/category/i-taught-my-gorilla-to-paint/Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailIt’s time to talk about team 40K!  In this episode, the guys walkthrough what is the teams 40K format, why they think it is so interesting, and the way it has impacted how they approach the hobby.Topics covered include:What is Team 40K and how is it different from singles?8 player vs 5 player teams 40K?How do we win and what is Differential Scoring?How to build a 40K team roster?The pairings process and how it ties to Hitters and Blockers?How do terrain layouts impact the pairings process?What is a matrix and how is it used?How teams 40K has influenced our approach to list building?How teams 40K has influenced how we define "success" in match play?40K World Team Championships Videos:https://www.youtube.com/live/-U5JDuidngQ?si=UWEhCBK_1H083S0phttps://www.youtube.com/live/PCmkMqvLa58?si=dv6lsg72IPRv4vBYhttps://www.youtube.com/live/u6w9qZXlDGY?si=ZXvxTVVgejV_FGVqhttps://www.youtube.com/live/rpJ6-3d2ZgU?si=6h_QmAf8mLn3FBJoWTC Terrain Packs Mentioned:https://worldteamchampionship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WTC-2025-Map-Pack-Lite-2.3-Alt-lite.pdfCheck out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailTime flies when you’re having fun!  This is the 10th episode and the guys are back to answer 10 questions about their podcast.  Listen in to see how they answer and chime in with your wants and ideas for future content.  10 Questions for the hosts:1.  What’s been the best part of doing the podcast?2.  What’s been the worst part?3.  What would you have done differently?4.  What do you want to change going forward?5.  Finish this sentence.  In 6 months, the podcast will be successful if…..6.  Why are you the particular animal shown on the cover art?7.  What’s your favorite episode so far?8.  What are some episodes you want to do in the future?9.  What’s an episode that we should do that you are dreading?10.  If you had one “ask” for the listeners, what would it be?Check out our blog for more content:https://gmpwt.blog/Engage with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/gmpwt25?igsh=NThkeHpmdXp3MXdv&utm_source=qr

Send us Fan MailWe just finished our fall Barn Hammer session.  Join us as we relive it by talking about who did well, who rode the Struggle Bus, and who has some feelings to talk through.Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/

Send us Fan MailIt’s story time again.  This time the guys will relive a recent Table Top Simulator (TTS) game that Erik played against Orks and how a combination of his hubris and inattention almost resulted in the game going horribly wrong for him.Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/

Send us Fan MailJoin the guys as they discuss play styles and how they can impact how you approach the game.  Are you a Big Hitter swinging aggressively or an uber defensive blocker?  Tune in to find out. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/

Send us Fan MailSteve is a bad person who makes his friends play T'au for his entertainment.  Join the guys as Steve revels in Erik's suffering  and they collectively relive the game.  Spoiler alert, maybe Erik didn't hate it completely? Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/T'au Content Mentioned:https://youtu.be/UsWdMuY3Aqg?si=M6Bx-aiBw6f1HhnKhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-war-the-competitive-40k-network/id1592144900?i=1000716830997

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erik and Steve discuss play a game of "Yes, No, Maybe So" as a way to explore the various aspects of the Warhammer experience.  They'll make light of how differently each approaches Warhammer and tease each other for the areas that they take too seriously (or not serious enough).  There may even be a "that guy" story or two. Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/Erik's Favorite Content:WarGames Live: https://www.youtube.com/@WarGamesLivePoorhammer Podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcastThat 6++ Podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@6PlusPlusGamingStat Check: http://www.youtube.com/@StatCheckAdeptus Ridiculous: http://www.youtube.com/@AdeptusridiculousThe Art of War 40K: http://www.youtube.com/@ArtofWar40kForge the Narrative: http://www.youtube.com/@forgethenarrativeWarhammer Meta Chasers: http://www.youtube.com/@warhammermetachasersThe Vanguard Tactics Podcast: 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erik and Steve discuss their first experiences in Warhammer 40K.  They relive the good, the bad, and the Aeldari and talk about what about those experiences stuck with them. Lastly, they discuss why they both had such different experiences joining a Warhammer group.Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/Content used in this episode:Vanguard Tactics - The Limits of Sportsmanship in Warhammer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-limits-of-sportsmanship-in-warhammer-40k/id1447379449?i=1000603044582

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erik and Steve discuss the factions that they want to love but that don't quite love them back.  They also will talk about some factions that they tried to avoid loving but ultimately fell for.  Lastly, they will choose a faction that they want to see the other person play, much to Erik's horror.Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/Witness G-Man's shame: https://gmpwt.blog/2025/09/04/whats-erik-playing-3/Content used in this episode:Poorhammer Podcast - Vorthos & Mel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000642582045Poorhammer Podcast - Warhammer 40K Factions Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000536278546If The Emperor Had a Text to Speech Device:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-9XSiNfgk0

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erik and Steve discuss why playing 40K can feel so personal.  They share stories about times that they became too invested in their toys, talk about why that may be, and discuss how to potentially overcome it while still loving your faction and models of choice.Share Feedback and Interact with us on our website:  https://gmpwt.blog/Don't Touch My Fulgrim: https://gmpwt.blog/2025/08/28/whats-erik-playing/Content mentioned in this episode:Poorhammer Podcast - Vorthos & Mel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000642582045Poorhammer Podcast - Warhammer 40K Factions Guide:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-poorhammer-podcast/id1586988360?i=1000536278546

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erik and Steve relive a traumatic but funny story from early in their playing days and discuss how to going through that experience has helped them better understand the game.  They'll talk through how different factions approach the game different ways and how that can cause friction within a friend group.  Lastly, they'll discuss why that faction diversity, despite the frustrations it can cause, is a good thing and how they are working through it so that they can keep playing with their favorite toys and friends. Content mentioned in this episode:Warhammer WTC: https://worldteamchampionship.com/WarGames Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/u6w9qZXlDGY?si=OeFaX_jFh2mi-Ivr