Podcasts by Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

0 - Intro to Lorehammer from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.477566

Welcome to Lorehammer! This is our introduction episode where we tell you a little bit about ourselves. Get ready for some good humor, jokes at our expense, and also some Warhammer 40k lore. Don...

01 - The Warp from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.474758

In this episode we discuss the setting of the Galaxy, the pervasiveness of the Warp, and it's overwhelmingly depressive presence. Joining us for this episode is Christian, a well rounded Spa...

02 - The War in Heaven from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.471033

In this episode we discuss the first recorded history of the galaxy, the war between the fragile Necrontyr, and the Warp sensitive Old Ones.

03 - The Ork Infestation from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.467968

In this episode we discuss the fungal beings known as the Ork. Joining us for this episode is Frank, our resident Ork player.

04 - The Rise and Fall of the Eldar from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.464981

In this episode we discuss the galactic supremacy of the Eldar race, and their cataclysmic fall from power, culminating in the materialization of the Eye of Terror.

05 - Humanity: Pre-Imperium from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.462071

In this episode we discuss the very humble beginnings of the Human race, all the way from our first stories until we are unified under the Glorious Emperor.

06 - Humanity: The Great Crusade from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.459101

In this episode we discuss the very short time that the Emperor had to marshall His forces in a galaxy conquering wave and reclaim His lost Sons.

07 - Humanity: The Horus Heresy from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.455924

In this episode, we dive straight in to the most impactful Era of humanity's existence. Listen to us struggle to make sense of the events leading up to the biggest betrayal the Emperor...

08 - Humanity: Age of the Imperium from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.452942

In this episode we discuss Humanity as it attempts to crawl back to a cohesive unit after the Horus Heresy. Joining us for this episode is Rio. We also discuss the ins and outs of role-playing w...

10 - Eldar: The Exiled Ones from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.447316

In this episode we discuss the three branches of the Eldar after the Fall. We also speculate what it would take for the Eldar race to claim Galactic supremacy once more. Joining us is Peter, jus...

11 - Tau: The Greater Good...? from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.444109

Space communists! In this episode we discuss the alien race of the Tau and their very unique approach to galactic conquest. Joining us for this episode is Rio.

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Bonus Episode 1 - Female Representation and our Speculation from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.440925

BONUS EPISODE WARNING - This is what the general public might consider a trigger episode. Get ready to learn just how much female representation is really in the 40k universe. We discuss the rec...

12 - Necron: Awakening from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.438108

Join us as we discuss the rising of the Necron. The resurgence of a race 60 million years asleep in their Tomb Worlds. Their Dynasties once again awakening to claim galactic supremacy as arguabl...

13 - Tyranids: The Great Devourer from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.435070

The 'Nids are here! We discuss the latest addition to the 40k universe, and things get a little nihilistic... Joining us is Jon, a long time tabletop player/fan of 40k, and a total bug freak...

14 - Cicatrix Maledictum: The Great Rift from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.431953

Here we are. At the end of all things. Just kidding!

In this episode we discuss the current affairs of the Galaxy. The Milky Way has been torn asunder by the Ruinous Powers and the Empyre...

15 - The Minor Xenos Races Part 1 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.429018

In this episode we start a journey into the Minor Xenos Races of the Galaxy. We talk about 46 of the known races that the Imperium of Man has acknowledged. Stay tuned for next releases continuat...

16 - The Minor Xenos Races Part 2 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.426315

Join us as we muddle through our next 36 minor xenos races! Listen to us get lazy and read lexicanum to you. It's soothing. We promise. Joining us this episode, is Tim, that one guys that re...

17 - Abhumans from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.423075

In this episode we talk about the divergent human gene. There are many different kinds of humans and we all belong in the Emperor’s warm embrace.

NOT! Psych!

Joining us this episod...

Bonus Episode 2 - Warhammer 40k plot holes, inconsistencies and our gripes from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.419144

Listen to us air our greivances about what we consider to be our biggest problems with the story, but also... what we really like about it. There might not be any hope in the 40k galaxy, but the...

18 - The Minor Xenos Races Part 3 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.415060

We are almost done our minor xenos races episodes! Which is good cause we're sure you're as sick of listening to it as we are of planning them!

Joining us for this episode, is Rio...

19 - The Minor Xenos Races Part 4 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.410999

Finally. We have trudged through this swamp of information (or sometimes lack thereof) on as many of the xenos races as are listed on the Lexicanum website. We hope you enjoyed listening to them...

Bonus Episode 3 - A Day in the Garage from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.407454

In this bonus episode we talk about what we're currently doing hobby-wise. This is the episode where we bare our souls to your judgement and ridicule. Want to hear our opinion on your home b...

20 - Creation of an Astartes from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.404244

In this episode about the Adeptus Astartes, we discuss the origin of the Angels of Death. you can learn all about the physiology of the Space Marines and what actually seperates them from Humani...

21 - Forces of the Astartes from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.401269

In this episode we talk about force organisation of a Primaris Chapter. We also discuss the Space Marines role in the Imperium, as well as their support and war gears. Joining us, for the last t...

22 - The Imperial Guard from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.398317

In this episode we discuss the Astra Militarum. This is the biggest fighting force that the Imperium of Man can bring to bear. This backbone of the Imperium is capable of throwing such massive n...

23 - Adeptus Mechanicus from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.395111

In this episode we talk about the human robits responsible for the armaments of Humanity. You'll hear a breakdown of how the Mechanicus was formed, as well as the dfferent branches of this v...

24 - The Ecclesiarchy from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.391773

In this episode, we discuss the space church of the God Emperor. We'll share important information, such as what exact angle your legs should bend in supplication to the Emperor-Savior (spoi...

25 - Harlequins from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.387537

This episode is all about Harlequins! Those clowns! Those jokers! Those thespians! Those... warriors!?!? Who would have thought that these Eldar would be among the most deadly of their race! If ...

Bonus Episode 4 - Homebrew Xenos and Shelf Armies from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.383594

Welcome to our bonus episode! As with all bonus episodes, this is in no way cannon lore and only exists to share our world of Warhammer with you... THE PEOPLE! In this episode we talk about the ...

26 - C'tan from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.379797

In the beginning of time; at the dawn of creation, the C'tan were born. Vast creatures whose very beings encompassed planets and even stars, they were ignorant of all life that existed... un...

27 - Ork Warlords from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.375830

"Oi! 'Ave ya eva wanted ta know 'oo da orkiest Ork of all be!? Den dis be da episode for ya! We gonna tell all dem humiez some gud storiez of da biggest n' baddest orks eva!"...

28 - Tyranid Hive Fleets from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.372575

Behemoth. Kraken. Leviathan.

These are monsters, abominations, and terrors from Humanity's past. Terrible creatures of such unknowable size and power that the very names invoked fear ...

Bonus Episode 5 - The Knights of House Arokis from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.369207

Welcome children welcome! Come, sit by the fire. Close your eyes and imagine with me. Imagine a time when great Metal Gods roamed these lands to protect us from the Beasts. When our sons and dau...

29 - Life of a T’au from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.366313

Welcome to the T’au friend! Now that you’re in the Greater Good, it’s necessary for you to learn about our culture. We have prepared this so you can contribute to your fullest potential. Kindly ...

30 - Chaos Ascendant from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.363064

So you wish to wield Power, do you? You have felt the cravings? The desire to rid yourself of these paltry flesh bonds that you have? Then come closer... Listen to the voices in your head. Those...

31 - Nobody Expected the Inquisition from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.359702

What keeps you safe? What watches the night to make sure that the darkness doesn't consume you? What force prevents your soul from being seduced and compromised, and then "takes care"...

32 - Ordo Malleus and the Grey Knights from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.356466

The Threat Beyond. That malicious temptation that claws at humanities mind in an attempt to turn all that we are into a mess of Chaos worshipping scum that go buy more GW models. If there was ev...

33 - Ordo Xenos and the Deathwatch from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.353177

Where does a Space Marine rise to when he is already the best? What further glories are there for him? Where might a Marine go when he must be punished for a transgression? Where would a shamed ...

34 - Ordo Hereticus and the Adepta Sororitas from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.349362

Have you ever caught your neighbour worshipping a daemon? How about them plotting a revolt against the Imperium? Practising black magic? It might seem like all hope is lost for their immortal so...

Listener Lore 1 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.344830

This is the first episode in our Listener Lore series. In it, we read the stories and information that were submitted to us by our listeners about their armies in 40k. We recieved so many that w...

35 - The Path of the Eldar from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.341999

When your life had no meaning, we gave you a purpose. When you were wandering aimlessly, we offered you direction. When you were tempted by the overwhelming existence of the universe, we gave yo...

36 - Commorragh, the Dark City from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.338009

Commorragh. A vile, infested land of outsiders, bounty hunters and slaves. A breeding ground of a race so hedonistic, they birthed a god of Chaos with their immoral ways. Commorragh. The largest...

37 - Ork Klans from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.334506

"All Orks is equal, but some Orks are more equal dan uvvas." - Goff Warboss Bugrat Skumdreg

Today we talk about the distinct personalities among Orks! What sets a Goff apart from ...

Listener Lore 2 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.331485

So we finally got around to recording another episode of Listener Lore! In this series, we read the stories and information that were submitted to us by our listeners about their armies in 40k. ...

38 - Genestealer Cults from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.328707

"Well hello Citizen!" * A robed and hooded stranger hands you a pamphlet* "Have you heard of the cul- ahem I mean Church of the Four Armed Emperor? We have services twice a wee...

39 - Necron Dynasties from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.326050

Have you ever wondered what the difference between the Sautekh and the Mephrit was? Did you even know there was a difference!? Well buckle in and plug into the matrix cause we're about to fi...

Bonus Episode 6 - The Nekhebet Dynasty from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.322985

Keeping along the theme of Necron, Erik finally wrote a short story about his Dynasty. It's not what you think... it's MUCH worse. If you want to tell him what you think, message us on F...

Eternal Horizon - Part 1 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.319929

Part 1

This is the tale of the Eternal Horizon, a Tau vessel sent careening across the galaxy in a warp storm. This was a home made pen and paper-esque game that was developed by Mark and...

Eternal Horizon - Part 2 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.317314

Part 2

This is the tale of the Eternal Horizon, a Tau vessel sent careening across the galaxy in a warp storm. This was a home made pen and paper-esque game that was developed by Mark and...

Eternal Horizon - Part 3 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.312346

Part 3

This is the tale of the Eternal Horizon, a Tau vessel sent careening across the galaxy in a warp storm. This was a home made pen and paper-esque game that was developed by Mark and...

Eternal Horizon - Part 4 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.307312

Part 4

This is the tale of the Eternal Horizon, a Tau vessel sent careening across the galaxy in a warp storm. This was a home made pen and paper-esque game that was developed by Mark and...

Eternal Horizon - Part 6 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.295335

Part 6

This is the tale of the Eternal Horizon, a Tau vessel sent careening across the galaxy in a warp storm. This was a home made pen and paper-esque game that was developed by Mark and...

Eternal Horizon - Part 7 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.289105

Part 7

This is the tale of the Eternal Horizon, a Tau vessel sent careening across the galaxy in a warp storm. This was a home made pen and paper-esque game that was developed by Mark and...

40 - Tau: The First Sphere of Expansion from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.283360

Would you leave your planet for a space journey that might end in disaster? Would you leave everything behind to find a new world and a new life? Well that's just what the Tau did in their F...

Bonus Episode 7 - Solarray Enclave from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.277683

We managed to steal Peter away from his busy busy schedule, and chatted about the journey of his character Mon'praus of the Eternal Horizon. We also talk very briefly and disjointedly about ...

41 - The Dark Mechanicum from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.272055

Terrifying mechanical monstrosities. Horrendous flesh amalgamations. Unthinkable daemonic contrivances. The Dark Mechanicum is responsible for many disturbing creations aided by Dark Powers, but...

42 - Travelling the Void from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.267855

In this episode, we take the time to dissect the major faction's space faring technology. We talk about the technology behind their expansions, or lack there of.

Joining us for this e...

43 - Navis Nobilite from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.263189

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stare into the warp? Would you find something staring back? Could you keep your sanity? These Imperial citizens not only do that, but they also us...

Bonus Episode 8 - The Dylan Show from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.257754

In this bonus episode, our very own Dylan wanted for people just to hear us chat. In it, we talk about a plethora of topics, ranging from fantasy and hobby to life! Enjoy some banter and nonsens...

44 - The Astronomican from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.252260

This episode is everything Astrological! Wait no... In this episode we're studying Astronomy! That's not right either... This episode is about Cosmology! (nailed it).

We wanted to...

Listener Lore 3 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.246695

'Ere we goooooo!!!!! Another round of listener submitted stories for your ear holes. On this episode we read about Tim's Knight House Koldere, Graham's world of Viđrfold...

45 - Skitarii from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.239761

Hey you! Yes you! Do you love the Omnissiah? Do you REALLY love Him!? Cause if you do, we have just the place for you! Join other faithful ones as we... change... you so you can serve Him better...

46 - Aeldari: Path of the Warrior, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.232988

Spoken of in hushed whispers. Regarded with fear, awe, and dread all at once. Reviled, and yet required. These Aspect Warriors are the protectors of the Aeldari. They are the manifest will of Kh...

Bonus Episode 9 - Mark contracts the Obliterator Virus from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.222488

Welcome to another bonus installment of Lorehammer! In this purely bonus episode, Mark begins to describe the setting behind his new Obliterator themed army. If you have suggestions for him, wel...

47 - Aeldari: Path of the Warrior, Part 2 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.213467

This is the second episode about Aspect Warriors! We finish up with everything about them.

Joining us is Peter, our Eldar expert, and James, hereon out referred to as Jimothy.

48 - Grots, Snots, and Squigs! from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.206773

“Oi! Yous! Yah yous! Git yah grot behind ova ‘ere an clean up dis mess! An when yah done, CMERE SOES I CAN EAT YA!”

oh the life of a grot... sadly, this one didn’t live beyond this encoun...

49 - Kabals of the Dark Eldar from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.201146

In Comorragh, the rule is "A place for everyone, and everyone in their place". If you don't know yours, you're probably already dead. This city preys on the weak and alone. But t...

Bonus Episode 10 - Cold Open Stories from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.195931

In this bonus episode, Colyn sit Erik and Mark down to listen to his two new audio dramas. The first is titled The Echo of Satellite 66b, and the second is March for Mars. These were done throug...

50 - Tyranid Biomorphs from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.190778

Welcome to the character customization! Does your character like to jump? Do they have really large talons? Can their chest cavity open up and expel a swarm of bugs? Is their arm covered in rott...

51 - Crypts of the Necron from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.185559

"Down below, where we dare not go, our gods are resting. Underneath the soil, on which we toil, our gods are resting. Your life would be forfeit, just stay in your closet, and pray the gods ...

Bonus Episode 11 - Mark's Obliterators, and Erik's Nekhebet Dynasty from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.180312

In this bonus episode we read a story sent to us by Luke about Mark's Obliterator army. We also read another story written by Erik about his Nekhebet Dynasty.

52 - The Second Sphere of Expansion from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.175037

Welcome to a burst of T'au! After their small round of exploration in the First Sphere, our Friendly Neighborhood Xenos Pals decided to do even MORE exploring! So fun for them! And, you gues...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Lorehammer is Hosting a Tournament from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.169361

Hey guys! Lorehammer wants to know what YOU'd do to hang out with us! So take a listen, and prepare for our next regularly scheduled episode where we will have more details.

Listener Lore 4 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.163949

ONE! MORE! TIME! *chanting intensifies* In this Listener Lore we talk about Sean's Deathwatch, Geoffrey's Thousand Sons, Liam's Orks, and James' mysterious Astral Knights! If you...

53 - Heretic Astartes from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.158603

Slavery to freedom. Abandonment to brotherhood. Betrayal to devotion. These and many more were promised to those Astartes that left the Imperium to join their brother's cause and rebel again...

Bonus Episode 12 - An Impromptu Conversation from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.153297

An adoring fan drove 3 hours just to hang out with us! WOWZA! Jk he was just in the neighborhood. We sat down with Brodie and had a chat that ranged from Tau, to new Ultramarine releases, to who...

54 - Imperial Planet Classification from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.148064

Aaaaaaaaaaand we're back! Sorry for the late release folks, as some little nurglings infested our computer and deleted our recording! Clearly this information is very important and so we did...

55 - Adeptus Custodes, The Right Hand from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.142590

Towering warriors clad in bright golden armor. Beings so holy that to see one is to be blessed by the God-Emperor Himself. They act of their own accord, ensuring everything they do is for the co...

56 - Sisters of Silence, The Left Hand from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.137575

You finish your daemonic prayer to the Lords of the Waste. Your unholy invocation leaves your lips. Power grows within you. You raise your arms above your head and prepare to cast down the enemi...

59 - Oddboyz and Odd Boyz from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.123554

OI! YOUSE! Iz you an Oddboy?? Or iz you a Boy wot iz odd?

While Orks seem to be an unsightly rabble of yelling green monsters, they view themselves very differently. There are strict cast...

Listener Lore 5 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.118687

Well we finally decided that people might want to hear more Listener Lore! But it's just Mark and Erik so thats kind of a bummer... Anyways enjoy hearing about Hugh's Adeptus Mechanicus,...

Bonus Episode 13 - Recapping the Lorehammer Game Day from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.112684

We just had our Lorehammer tournament, so Mark and Erik sat down with Todd and Canadian Steve to have a chat about it! If you missed the opportunity, don't worry! It's completely possibl...

60 - Haemonculi Covens from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.105500

You wake up in a cold panic and strain against the bindings that hold you on the table. Your eyes dart back and forth, trying to understand, trying to wake up. The air is warm on your skin, and ...

Bonus Episode 14 - Mark and Trevor Forever from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.098573

Everyone got so sick of listening to Mark, that apparently Trevor is the only person willing to talk with him! In this episode Trevor... or Mark... explain to Mark... or Trevor... all about the ...

Listener Lore 6 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.090757

Welcome back to our backlog of lore where we share the stories written upon the back of the 40k universe... backs. In this episode we share stories from Syde's Dark Eldar in Commorragh, Guy&...

Listener Lore 7 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.083863

We're on a roll folks!! Since we're the laziest podcasters you've ever seen, we decided to do the easy thing and just read the stories that you've submitted instead of actually d...

61 - The Hive Mind from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.076106

Impossible to understand, quantify, or define. The sound of a billion billion voices is it's very essence. It's instinct; ancient. It's knowledge; immeasurable. It's hunger; insa...

62 - Dynastic Legions from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.061996

The dead rise again. Whispers of an evil spread throughout the galaxy. Planets shake as ancient sarcophagi open, and Legions awaken. The dead rise again. The Dynasties have come to claim what is...

63 - Tau Between Spheres from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.056401

We last left the Tau at the end of the Second Sphere of Expansion. Stretched thin, they arrived at the Damocles Gulf, unable to cross it. In the 300 years between the 2nd and 3rd Spheres, the Ta...

64 - Abaddon's Black Crusades Pt. 1 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.050515

A 10,000 year Long War. The most carnage and devastation that has been visited on the galaxy since the Horus Heresy. Leader of the Black Legion and Champion of the Chaos Pantheon. Abaddon has de...

Bonus Episode 16 - The Liber Malleus from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.044997

Join us now, in our most spectacular undertaking yet! Mark has decreed that there shall be a Lorehammer Chapter, and ye, so it is said, let it be so! Mark has written out the story behind the Lo...

65 - Abaddon's Black Crusades Pt. 2 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.040038

"Thirteen times shall the Traitor King go forth.
In the End Times the iron fortress shall be cast down,
Its walls breached and its Gate forced open.
Those that dwell beyond shall sp...

66 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 1 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.025629

Welcome to a new kind of episode! We invite you to journey with us through the Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader written in 1987. In this first of our flora and fauna focused episodes, we tore apart th...

Listener Lore 9 from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.018733

Take a break from your social distancing and plug your ears full of some Listener Lore! In this episode we have Sam's Nurgle invasion The Rotting Embrace, the Armoured Wolf's Mechanicus sec...

67 - Gene-seed Mutation from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.010425

Gene-seed mutation. Do we understand it? Nope. Does it make sense? Not really. Are we expert geneticists? Absolutely not. Are we still going to do an episode about genetics in the far future? You b...

Lorehammer Lockdown: Painting with Iain from 2023-12-14T10:55:47.005757

The gracious and ever humble Loremasters have deigned to give the lowly mortals and plebeians soothing noises for their ears during these trying time! For the next two weeks we are going to be rele...

Lorehammer Lockdown: The Dylan Show from 2023-12-14T10:55:46.998271

Continuing our gifts of ear goodness, here is another episode from our Lockdown to yours! Self isolating or quarantining can get lonely, so we decided to bring to you the highest energy person that...

Listener Lore 10 from 2023-12-14T10:55:46.991713

We continue to slog through the massive backlog of Listener Lore that we seem to have amassed over the years... No idea how that happened...

Get ready for Archmagos Azreal Grimm's Mec...

Lorehammer Lockdown: Ask us Anything from 2023-12-14T10:55:46.984779

Self-isolation driving you insane? Are the pets constantly demanding attention? Is your local gaming store not letting you in, no matter how hard you bang on the glass and plead to be able to have ...

Lorehammer Lockdown: Floridacast from 2023-12-14T10:55:46.979340

Recently, Mark spent some time down in the "Sunshine state", in the "windy city" itself! In true fashion of "keeping Florida weird" and making sure that the alligators were ...

Lorehammer Lockdown: Peter Teaches Role Play from 2023-12-14T10:55:46.973421

We hope that you haven't gone crazy yet and that you are firmly saying "No" to the voices that have begun to speak to you from the corners of your mind. But just in case you have...