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So you want to get into Warhammer 40K?
May 8, 2026
48m 42s
How Historically Accurate Should Your Bolt Action Paintjobs Be?
May 1, 2026
57m 35s
Combat Is Better Than Ever in 11th Edition 40K
Apr 24, 2026
49m 23s
Does 11th Edition 40k finally make terrain make sense?
Apr 17, 2026
52m 55s
How 11th Edition Warhammer 40k is Forcing Players to Engage the Narrative
Apr 10, 2026
48m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/8/26 | So you want to get into Warhammer 40K? | 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 | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | How Historically Accurate Should Your Bolt Action Paintjobs Be? | 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 | 57m 35s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | Combat Is Better Than Ever in 11th Edition 40K | 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 | 49m 23s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | Does 11th Edition 40k finally make terrain make sense? | 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 | 52m 55s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | How 11th Edition Warhammer 40k is Forcing Players to Engage the Narrative | 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 | 48m 36s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | The End of 40k Fanatics and the Start of a New Podcast | 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 | 7m 57s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | 11th Edition is 10.5 Confirmed | 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 | 51m 40s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | Mortal Wounds and the End to the Mortal Realms | 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? | 50m 34s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | Live Reacting to Adepticon 2026 Warhammer Reveals | 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. | 2h 00m 28s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | Answering All Your 40K Questions | In this weeks solo show, Shane hosts an AMA in our Discord and answers all your questions about Warhammer. | 44m 53s | ||||||
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| 3/13/26 | Playing 8th Edition in 2026: Part 2 | Last week we didn’t finish everything we had to say about 8th edition. Here’s part 2! | 49m 33s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | We Played 8th Edition 40k in 2026 | 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. | 49m 57s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | What Time is it in Warhammer 40K? | This week Shane and Austin discuss the nature of time in Warhammer 40K. | 46m 58s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Models for Our Lives | 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. | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | We Need Our Re-Rolls | This week Shane and Austin discuss Re-Rolls and why we need them in 40K. | 49m 36s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | When is Grimdark too Dark? | 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. | 49m 05s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Is the Lore of 40K Too Big? | This week Shane and Austin discuss lore. Are things too big? Are they at their limit? | 48m 02s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | New Year’s Reveals and Female Custodes | This week we discuss the 2026 New Year’s Reveals and Shane rants about female Custodes haters for 20 minutes | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | Top 3 40K Weapons We Want to Own | 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 | 40m 57s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | Do we need a 40K “Classic Edition”? | 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 | 47m 13s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | We Fixed Terrain in 40k | 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 | 47m 18s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | Superman Discussion Part 2: Superman (2025) Review | 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! | 52m 33s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | Superman Discussion Part 1: Superman '78 vs Man of Steel | 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 | 52m 33s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | Total War: 40K is Coming | 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 | 48m 49s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | 40K Will Never Have Alternating Activations | 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 | 48m 09s | ||||||
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