Ashes of the Imperium – A Warhammer 40,000 Podcast

Dan Mitchell

An 40k and Kill Team podcast from sunny England! We focus on the fantastic lore of Warhammer 40k and its connected games; talking all about Narrative Gaming, Crusade campaigns and faction deep-dives. Plus all sorts of hobby goodness, including interviews with members of the Warhammer Community! read less
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Episode 95 - Creating The Perfect Blood Angels Highlander List
22-11-2023
Episode 95 - Creating The Perfect Blood Angels Highlander List
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! Join us in this two-part list creating extravaganza! With Throne of Skulls a mere three weeks away, Dan needs to decide on a list to take. The team discuss optins for a Highlander-style 1,500pt list that's "fast and punchy". Which is your favourite list? Let us know in the comments. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.com and let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify! 5* reviews make it more likely for platforms to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 93 - Codex Space Marines Review
10-10-2023
Episode 93 - Codex Space Marines Review
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! Today we discuss the brand new Codex Space Marines, from a narrative gaming perspective. We discuss some highlights of the lore behind the Adeptus Astartes, as well as writing 1,000pt army lists for two of the new Detachments! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/aoti40k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 91 - Viva La Grot Revolution with Betchen Gretchin
26-06-2023
Episode 91 - Viva La Grot Revolution with Betchen Gretchin
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! Today we are joined by the extremely talented Valentina, otherwise known as Betchen Gretchin on Instagram and Tiktok! We talk all things commission painting, Horus Heresy themed social deduction games, and (of course) Orks! Waaagh! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k ⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠⁠. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/aoti40k⁠⁠⁠⁠ and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! You can find Valentina on Instagram and Tiktok! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 90 - Leviathan - Writing Narrative Gaming Lists in 10th Edition Warhammer 40k
03-06-2023
Episode 90 - Leviathan - Writing Narrative Gaming Lists in 10th Edition Warhammer 40k
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! Join us as we jump straight into the brand new edition of Warhammer 40k with our usual Ashes style of list building; creating awesome narratively themed forces to bring the worlds of Warhammer to life, but this time specifically focused on lists inspired by the new models contained within Leviathan. Two Tyranid forces are featured, and one Space Marine force - listen to the episode to find out what models we decided to pick to determine our theme! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k ⁠⁠⁠Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to ⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/aoti40k⁠⁠⁠ and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter/Insta handles as follows: Dan - Twitter - ⁠⁠@Dangermouse425⁠⁠ Steve - Twitter - ⁠⁠@TinracerSteve⁠⁠ Gary - Instagram - ⁠⁠@hobby_henn⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 89 - Arks of Omen - The Lion
15-04-2023
Episode 89 - Arks of Omen - The Lion
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! The full team reunite to cover off the epic final of the Arks of Omen saga. Join us for the return of the First Legion Primarch and the cinematic conclusion to Abaddon and Vashtorr's evil schemes! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k ⁠⁠Affiliate Link⁠⁠. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to ⁠⁠anchor.fm/aoti40k⁠⁠ and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter/Insta handles as follows: Dan - Twitter - ⁠@Dangermouse425⁠ Steve - Twitter - ⁠@TinracerSteve⁠ Gary - Instagram - ⁠@hobby_henn⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 88 - Arks of Omen - Farsight
25-03-2023
Episode 88 - Arks of Omen - Farsight
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! We jump into a brief overview of the fourth, and penultimate, Arks of Omen book. Join us as we find out what escapades Commander Farsight and his T'au Enclave have been getting up to. Throw in a mix of Orks, Chaos and the usual shenanigans from Vashtorr, and you've got an interesting mix! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k ⁠Affiliate Link⁠. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to ⁠anchor.fm/aoti40k⁠ and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠or ⁠Instagram⁠– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 86 - Arks of Omen - Angron Book Review
21-02-2023
Episode 86 - Arks of Omen - Angron Book Review
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve and Dan dive into the second of the on-going narrative book series, Arks of Omen! This time we focus on Angron, the daemon Primarch of Khorne, who is causing some absolute carnage!  We also briefly touch on the new Boarding Action rules, updating the foundation laid in the first book. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 85 - Looking Back On 2022 - A Year of Warhammer
09-02-2023
Episode 85 - Looking Back On 2022 - A Year of Warhammer
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! A slightly delayed retrospective look at the last year, discussing our favourite releases and what we're looking forward to the most in 2023. Recorded in very early January 2023, so some of the things we discuss have since been revealed or releashed! We're practically psykers... Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve Gary - Stealth mode, with no socials! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 83 - Arks of Omen - Abaddon Book Review
07-01-2023
Episode 83 - Arks of Omen - Abaddon Book Review
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode Steve and Dan discuss the first of the new narrative book series, Arks of Omen - Abaddon! We discuss the new narrative story arcs emerging from the Warmaster's latest schemes, as well as delving into some other lore snippets that exist in the book. We also create 25PL Boarding Action forces, using the new rules for combat aboard Space Hulks. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 82 - Retro Warhammer Paint Schemes with David Hardy
16-12-2022
Episode 82 - Retro Warhammer Paint Schemes with David Hardy
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode I'm joined by David Hardy (aka @SpaceCrusader on Insta and Twitter) to talk all about his awesome retro Ultramarines, and using old school paint schemes on new models.  Check them out in all their Goblin Green based glory in this Warhammer Community article from earlier this year. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 80 - Hobby Show - Rising Tomb Part One Narrative Event
01-11-2022
Episode 80 - Hobby Show - Rising Tomb Part One Narrative Event
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode the team kickstart the podcast after a short break with a review of the recent Rising Tomb Part One narrative event, held at Warhammer World and hosted by GW Events Team. A copy of the original pack can be found here.  Sign up for the waitlist for Part Two in January 2023 here. The pack for Part Two can be found here. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! We'll soon be testing some of our content on our Youtube and TikTok channels - head over and subscribe so that when we start pushing audio there, you'll be the first to know! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 79 - Hobby Show - Crucible of War Narrative Play Event with Narrative Wargamer
27-06-2022
Episode 79 - Hobby Show - Crucible of War Narrative Play Event with Narrative Wargamer
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we're joined by Tony from the Narrative Wargamer Podcast to talk all about the amazing Crucible of War narrative 40k event! Check out The Narrative Wargamer Podcast here. Their instagram is @narrativewargamer The next Crucible of War narrative event is due to be held 15th October 2022, book your tickets here! View the event pack for October's event here. Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 78 - Review Show - Codex Tyranids II - Crusade and Campaign Rules
10-05-2022
Episode 78 - Review Show - Codex Tyranids II - Crusade and Campaign Rules
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we finish off our Tyranid Codex coverage and discuss the new campaign and Crusade rules. We also answer our first listener voice note request to discuss an army concept! Do you have any army you'd like us to put our own narrative spin on? Write in to us, or use the Anchor voice note facility! Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message
Episode 76 - War Zone Nachmund I - Vigilus Alone
30-01-2022
Episode 76 - War Zone Nachmund I - Vigilus Alone
Welcome to the Ashes of the Imperium! In this episode we start our coverage of the brand new War Zone Nachmund campaign series with a run-through of the first book to hit the shelves, Vigilus Alone! If you need a narrative catch up for all that's going on in the Vigilus system and wider Nachmund sector, then jump right on in to this very episode! Dan and Steve also create two narrative forces to fit the background for the battles taking place in the Vigilus system.  Element Games Affiliate Link To support the show, please consider shopping at Element Games via the AOTI40k Affiliate Link. We receive a small commission based on your purchases, which doesn't cost you an extra penny! Podcast Admin Please feel free to drop us a line via email ashesoftheimperium@gmail.comand let us know what you liked, or what you’d like to hear about in future episodes. You can leave us a voice message by going to anchor.fm/aoti40k and clicking "Send Voice Message" on the front page. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! 5* reviews make it more likely for iTunes to suggest AOTI40k to other hobbyists searching for Warhammer 40k podcasts on the Apple Store. Alternatively, if you have any feedback and feel we could improve things, drop us an email and we’ll take it on board. You can contact us on Twitter, Facebookor Instagram– we’re @AOTI40K on all of them! Get in touch with the team via their Twitter handles as follows: Dan - @Dangermouse425 Steve - @TinracerSteve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aoti40k/message