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40k by KnightEpisode 25: Four Big Knights in Tacoma (with Ben Jurek)40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode special guest Ben Jurek - Art of War 40k coach and member of the Team USA WTC coaching group - talks us through his almost undefeated run at the GW Tacoma super major. Ben finished in the top 3 with Canis, 3 Atropos' and some Helverins. No sisters, no agents, no Warglaives and no enhancements. How?
Ben and Steve talk thro...2025-07-281h 2440k by KnightEpisode 24: Shadows of the Knight (with Chris Jung)40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode special guest Chris Jung talks about his run to 8th place (of around 400) at the Tacoma Open in the US. We talk about every game and Chris goes into some of his strategy and 'how to beat this army' thinking for each match up. There are some great tips, and a lot of awesome advice in this episode - great fo...2025-07-241h 1140k by KnightEpisode 23: A hard days Knight (with Ratnu Vaidya)40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode the King of Chaos Knights is back! Ratnu Vaidya went 7 and 0 to come second at the Leeds Supermajor. 300 players, 7 rounds against some of the very best in the world, and he did it with 4 big knights in an Infernal Lance list! We go game by game through some incredibly tough match ups to see how he did it, and break do...2025-07-091h 1340k by KnightEpisode 22: Knight Fever with TJ Lannigan0k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
This is one hell of an episode. Special guest TJ Lannigan is the Lord of Chaos. We ask TJ to go through the World Eaters, Thousand Sons, Death Guard and Emperor's Children books and give us the tricks, the stratagems, and the stat lines of the best units as if they were playing into Knights. We ask him what our target priorities should be...2025-06-261h 1040k by KnightEpisode 21: A Mid-summer Knights' Dream!40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
What a HUGE last couple of weeks for our Chaos and Imperial Knights. A new book, new points, new rules and a re-written index. Everything has changed! In this episode three of the very best players in the world join Steve to talk about the way forward with the new CK Codex, and the big winners of the new book and the new in...2025-06-201h 1240k by KnightEpisode 20: the Knight Shift with Dustin Hammond40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
This is another big episode! Dustin Hammond went to a 155 super major in North Carolina and won the whole thing, going 6 and 0. We talk about his list (which definitely has a few of the usual suspects missing) and go game-by-game through the event. Dustin has a heap of great tips, tricks and suggestions.
He also has a very cool 'origin story', whic...2025-05-291h 1040k by KnightEpisode 19: A strange Knight in Australia40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
This is a massive episode! Adam Camilleri went to an 87 player event with a REALLY left field list and won the whole thing, going 6 and 0. We talk about the list and go game-by-game through the event. There are SO many great ideas, tips, tricks and suggestions in this episode from a man who really understands the game. Check out all of Adam's work wi...2025-05-091h 2240k by KnightEpisode 18: I love a rainy Knight (with Brad Chester)40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve is joined the legendary Brad Chester - former pizza king of Toledo, Ohio, celebrated top 40k player, former member of team USA, and long time reader of 40k books. Brad talks Imperial Knight lore (and a tiny bit of CK lore too).
Brad hosts The 40k Lorecast with John Barsotti and knows a LOT about the back sto...2025-05-051h 0540k by KnightEpisode 17: Good Knight, and Good Luck40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve is joined by not one, but two of the best Imperial Knights players in the world! We go through every other army in the Imperium and ask Brian Jones and Rees Darvill for a couple of tips on how to play into each one. We're also joined by a random, roving Stig very late in the show.
Supp...2025-04-2852 min40k by KnightEpisode 16: Canadian Knights40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve is joined by Ben Hauser in Canada. Ben is an experienced Imperial Knights player who recently went to a teams event at which he couldn't take allies!! So what did he do? He went 5 and 0 with a very cool list, that's what. Ben explains his list, and we go game by game breaking down IK in a teams environment.
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This epsode is Chaos. Ratnu Vaidya is the number 1 Chaos Knights player in the world by ITC rankings. He went 5 and 0 and helped his team to a win in Newcastle over the weekend. In this episode Steve talks to Ratnu about his strategy and his approach, and they go game by game through some incredibly tough match ups to see how he did it...2025-04-151h 1840k by KnightEpisode 14: Friday Knight Lights!40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve is joined by Oliver Campbell in Newcastle, England. Oliver came 9th out of 212 plasyers at the Sheffield Super Major - going 4 and 1 and putting up some big scores. We talk through each game, discuss tactics into the armies he faced, what his list was and what changes he would make. Oliver has some hot takes and great advice!
We...2025-04-111h 0240k by KnightEpisode 13: To-knight's the Knight!40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and special guest Jind Singh answer questions from the dioscord covering topics like when to spend CP, how to utilise reserves, the way to play the Lancer, and plenty more!! And most importantly - how did we do in the latest dataslate changes?? We also look at which armies are coming for us (More Dakka, anyone?) and what we ca...2025-03-251h 0340k by KnightEpisode 12: Rhythm of the Knight40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Brian Jones joins us to talk deployment, AND his massive win at the Cherokee Open in the US. A 300 player event in which Imperial Knights took 1st and 2nd places. the main focus in each game breakdown is how Brian deployed into different armies and on different maps. It's an amazing breakdown!
We also answer some great questions from...2025-03-061h 1640k by KnightEpisode 11.5: A little Knight light40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this small but perfectly formed epsiode Rees Darvill (last season's number 1 Imperial Knights player in the ITC) and Steve get to all the discord questions they didn't answer in the last episode. We keep our promises at 40K by K, so this is a filler inner just answering questions and catching up with Rees.
We also answer some great questions fro...2025-02-2631 min40k by KnightEpisode 11: One of these Knights40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Adam Camilleri joins us to build an Imperial Knights list. We go through the best of the Questoris and Cerastus datasheets and why we like them.
We also deal with the best ways to play each of the big bodies, and get into specifics on how to use armigers, and which assassins will work best with the list. It...2025-02-191h 2640k by KnightEpisode 10: In Darkest Knight40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
This epsode is Chaos. Ratnu Vaidya went 5 and 0 and finished 8th overall, averaging 92 points per game at the Nottingham super major a few weeks ago. It's a massive result! In this episode Steve and Stig talk to Ratnu about his strategy and his approach, and they go game by game through some incredibly tough match ups to see how he approached it all.
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In this episode Steve ansd Stig speak with jid Singh, who has been trying the Questor Forgepact detachment. Juind has 6 gamesd and an RTT under his belt with the new look Imperial Knights/Ad Mech combo and some really great thoughts on list building and the way to play it.
We also answer some great questions from the patreon and the discord - whi...2025-01-151h 1740k by KnightEpisode 8: Oh What a Knight!40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve speaks to a crazy man named Alden Ruben, who took 5 big knights to a major, went 4 and 1, and proved that it can be done! The list is - 5 big knights and nothing else.
We talk about how he scores secondaries, how he gets board presence, how he wins games with no baby knights or assassins!
We also ans...2025-01-041h 0040k by KnightEpisode 7: The Knight before Christmas40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode - Steve and Stig go through their recent games, talk about the lists they used and what changes they would make.
We also answer some great questions from the patreon and the discord - which you should totally join - in depth! And there's some Christmas chit chat too.
Hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas everyone!
Brian...2024-12-2354 min40k by KnightEpisode 6: No more lonely Knights40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode - the new detachment! It's all about brining Ad Mech bodies to screen, and shoot, and repair the big knights. Brian Jones knows Knights and he knows Ad Mech, so he's the perfect person to break down all the upside that this detachment has. It's all about layering, friends Layer, upon layer of complimentary goodness. We're also joined by Jind Singh, mod of...2024-12-101h 0740k by KnightEpisode 5: Together by Knight40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and Rees talk about the lists that have caught their attention around ther world over the past 2 weeks, and all of the allies that are available. Rees breaks down some of the good tricks, the new 'go-to' list, and his top 3 allies.
We also answer questions from the patreon and the discord - which you should totally join!!
Join the 40k by Knigh...2024-11-281h 1240k by KnightEpisode 4: Big Knights in Coventry40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and Stig break down the Coventry supermajor in the UK with Rees Darvill - who took his Imperial Knights to 9th place out of 150ish players, stomping some very big names on the way there.
We go game by game, mission by mission and talk about Rees' list as well as changes he would make. It's a big one!!
We also answer que...2024-11-121h 1540k by KnightEpisode 3: A long Knight ahead40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this extra large and juicy ep Steve and Stig are joined again by Brian Jones, acknowledged as the best IK player in the world, Art of War coach, and member of Team USA, to talk about how the dataslate affected all the other factions and what that means for how Knights play intio each one.
It's a longer epsiode than usual, but it's soooo full of good stu...2024-10-301h 3440k by KnightEpisode 2: I love the Knight Life - The Dataslate Episode!40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focuses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and Stig are joined by the number 1 Imperial Knights player in the world based on the ITC rankings. Rees Darvill has had an amazing run in the UK's biggest events, and he's the perfect person to talk about the dataslate update, and what it does to everyone's favourite Canis.
Is Canis Rex still worth it at 450 points?
How do you make the most...2024-10-1748 min40k by KnightEpisode 1: Knight Time40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this ep - Steve and Stig are joined by special guest Brian Jones, acknowledged as the best IK player in the world, Art of War coach, and member of Team USA - we say hi and tell you about how amazing this is going to be. We also discuss whether 3 big knights is the way to go, or if you're better with 2 in a competitive IK list. This is ju...2024-10-0431 min
Champions of 40KBest of Champions: He’s one out of the Box! Stephen Box at the Vanguard.He's boxing smart. He's thinking outside the box. Nothing about this box is recycled. You can't keep a lid on this box!
Seriously - I could keep this up all day. Stephen Box came to 40k from a career in bodybuilding and fitness and has quickly become one of the most recognized names in the game. So, what drives him? How did he get good? And what's it like being paid to stand around in your undies? All these questions and more answered in this very fun 'Best of' episode.
Enjoy!
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Champions of 40KEp 10: How to make friends and smash things with hammers with Bambam Hunter!Brian 'Bambam' Hunter is a lgend of the game in the midwest of America. He's also a proud Space Wolf player, an event TO, a comic book store owner AND the voice of the Flying Monkeys Podcast. Yeah ... he kinda does it all.
Bam and I had an inauspicious start to our 40k friendship. It's a good story and we get it out of the way right at the start of our chat. And actually, it becomes a theme for a lot of this talk - the idea that having a conversation with someone when you disagree a...2023-06-1350 min
Champions of 40KBest of Champions: Two thin coats of Duncan Rhodes!He's a legend of Warhammer, a household name, a man that has taught so many of us the ways of two thin coats and the techniques to paint our models. He's also just a hell of a nice guy.
This conversation is almost two years old now, but it's all still relevant, and it's a lot of fun! It's a shoe in for the Best of series. Hope you like it!
Also: Frontline Gaming has the awesome pre painted sisters terrain for sale! Buy it and other awesome stuff using this link:
https://sto...2023-05-2543 min
Champions of 40KEP 9: Boris the Bulgarian on the Beauty of Being at Bad moon!Boris Michev is a bloody good player and an even better businessman. He was best overall at Warhammer Fest '23, he made top 8 at his first ever LVO in 2020 and he's won GT's.
But he's best known as one of the bosses at Bad Moon Cafe in London.
In this episode we talk about how it all began, the relationship with GW and what it takes to be successful running a Local Game Store oin the heart of London.
More info on Bad Moon Cafe: https://www.badmooncafe.co.uk/
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Champions of 40KBest of Champions: Reece Robbins OMG, ITC and LVO MVPReece Robbins, aka Reecius, is an absolute legend. Arguably the most influencial person in the game outside of GW HQ. He and Frankie G created the FLG and the FLGN, the LVO, the ITC and more acronyms besides!!
In this chat we talk about the history of all of from very (very) humble beginnings, through to the facial hair of today.
Check out Reece and the Frontline Gaming team here: https://frontlinegaming.org/
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Champions of 40KEP 8: This is what my thing does! JT McDowell - the voice of Play On.Play on Tabletop is massive. 290,000 subscibers on youtube, a video that boast mnore than a million views, a loyal following. Not bad for a group of friends from Canada who jumped into this just a few years ago.
JT McDowell is the very well known voice of the channel. He writes scripts and does voice overs as well as appearing on the channel. He's also a pretty damn good painter and a hell of a nice guy.
In this episode we go behind the scenes to find out what it takes to make one of th...2023-04-191h 04
Champions of 40KBest of Champions: Miniwargaming Dave. The OG!Dave Nordquist is the OG. He's been making battle reports and 40k content with his business partner, Matt, since 2007. That's a long time! The channel now has 435,000 subscribers on youtube and growing.
But how did it all start? And why did he write a children's book? And what does all of this have to do with landscaping?
The answers to these questions and much more lie within ...
Check out Dave and the MWG team here:: https://www.youtube.com/@miniwargaming
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Champions of 40KEP 7: Nice guys can finish first! John Lennon’s Long and Winding Road.I was watching John Lennon play on stream at an event a few weeks ago and was struck by how much of a nice guy he is. Take backs were fine, movement phase was simultaneous, everything was easy. It was like he was cruising through a mid or lower table game.
John Lennon happens to be one of the best, most consistent, players in the world. AND a gentleman. In this episode we talk about his famous name, repping Florida, and his journey to be a good dude to play against.
Check out John and th...2023-03-3048 min
Champions of 40KBest of Champions: Rick Priestly - Creator of 40k!!Epsiode 2 of my 'Best of' series in which I repost my favourite conversations with Some of the most awesome people in Warhammer 40,000.
In the mid 80's Rick Prieslty wrote a rule set for a game called Rogue Trader. He created the game we love, along with so many of it's factions and characters. The how and why are questions he answers in this chat. Along with some awesome stories about the birth of the game and what went on behind the scenes.
Rick is a legend. Give this a listen.
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Champions of 40KEP 6: He’s no (Ad Mech) chicken. He’s the Stig!Tabletop Tactics boasts two of the finest beards in 40k. One of them belongs to their Champion of Ad Mech - Stig. In this episode we find out what goes on behind the scenes at TT and how the man got that nickname. Spolier: It has NOTHING to do with Ad Mech forgeworlds!!
Tabletop Tactics: www.tabletoptactics.tv
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Champions of 40KEP 5: Every LVO Champion ever!From Alex Fennel to Jack Harpster and everyone in between. All the Champions of every Las Vegas Open are together in one mighty episode. And that one LVnOpen.
All of them share their insights into the event, what it takes to win, the lists they constructed and how they handled the pressure of the event.
Oh - and why is it that Jack Harpster owes Alex Fennel a fruit basket? The chat with Jack is only about 15 minutes of this episode, but it might be the most I've laughed in a 40k interview ever. Worth g...2023-03-101h 20
Champions of 40KEP 4: A tall cup of Joe. Joe Schideler - Wargames LiveJoe Schideler is a gentle giant who lives in a campervan and travels around the States bringing us the latest games from tournaments everywhere.
In this chat he tells us how it all began and takes us off camera with what goes on behind the scenes. It's a fascinating story and a compelling listen. His dogs also make a guest appearance in the show! So, you know, maybe just listen for that.
Is he the nicest human in 40k? Gotta be close.
Wargames Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/WarGamesLive
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Champions of 40KEP 3: The doctor is in. Liam Hacket - World Champion!Liam Hackett is the actual Warhammer 40,000 Champion of the World. He finished first in the singles event and his Australian team beat all comers in the teams event at the 2022 WTC.
In this episode he tells us how to get through a massive event, how he approaches list construction and tips on practicing for events. There is so much in here and he dishes it up before he even has breakfast!
Normal Blokes Podcast: https://thenormalblokespodcast.com/
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Champions of 40KEP 2: How do the Polish polish their Poles? Tweak and JokerHow did the Polish get so good at the team game? Poland is a perpetual high achiever at the teams format of Warhammer 40,000. Their history is proud, and I wanted to know why. What makes them so good? Is there something in the sausage?
Tweak and Joker from the Contact Lost Podcast are the best people in poland to tell us (in English).
Contact Lost: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f3nxYQQH5WyUKwiWNIrBR
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Champions of 40KEP 1: The International face of Sisters has a BEARD!Hey, it's the very first episode of a brand new series, so let's set the bar high with a super nice guy who happens to be a Champion of one single faction of 40k. Through thick and thin he stays with his beloved Sisters of Battle.
Mitch Beard tells a great story - he's been doing it on his podcast, 'Sister Act' for a while, and now he's doing it for us. How he started the podcast, what it's like being an American living in England, why he has still never met his co host.
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Champions of 40KBest of Champions - Lawrence Baker: The Spider!Welcome to the all new Champions of 40k!! I'm kinda celebrating a relaunch with the release of a 'Best of' series alongside all the new content that I have planned for the next few weeks ... Starting with the incomparable Lawrence Baker!
This was the very first chat in my first podcast series, so it's approrpiate that it is also the first release in the new world order of Champions.
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