Chapter 416 Podcast

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🎙 "Chaos is King: Shadow Legion, Emperor’s Children, and World Eaters Rise!"

In this fast and furious episode, Pajama Pants and Brad Chester battle sickness and bad internet to bring you a wild ride through the new 40k Chaos updates!

Brad (aka Sly Marbo the White Blood Cell) barely survives to break down the resurgence of Chaos — from the spicy new Shadow Legion detachment to the power spikes in Emperor’s Children and World Eaters. They dive deep into tournament prep, Shadow Legion demon soup tricks, Emperor’s Children movement shenanigans, and the glorious Rhino Detachment for World Eaters.

Plus, the guys get very sidetracked nerding out about Primarchs — Conrad Curze love letters, Vulkan dreams, and why bread-flavored loyalists just don’t cut it.
(Warning: If you put a helmet on your Lion model, we kindly ask you to find another podcast.)

Topics Covered:

• Brad's epic health update: "One white blood cell to rule them all"
• Shadow Legion demon tech and combos
• Emperor’s Children elite tricks and Lucius strategies
• World Eaters Rhino rush shenanigans and Blood Surge spam
• Death Guard’s new toys and why Mortarion slaps
• Best and worst Primarchs — and why Conrad Curze deserves a movie
• Buffalo Trace whiskey and why Eagle Rare shouldn’t cost $100

🎯 Special Note: Come battle Pajama Pants and Brad at the 40k Lorecast Major tournament June 6–8 near Detroit, Michigan! Sign up at 40klorecast.com.

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Adepticon Recap: Dinosaurs, Dioramas, and Near-Death Experiences | Chapter 416 Podcast

We're BACK! After a short hiatus (you know, minor things like heart surgery), Pajama Pants and Brad Chester return with the most chaotic, hilarious, and heartfelt recap of Adepticon 2025 you're going to find anywhere on the internet.

From Brad’s gallbladder-colonoscopy-heart disaster trifecta to airbrushed RIP Karandras shirts, from Eldar riding dinosaurs to waterfalls on our display board, we break down our team tournament experience as the Chicago Kamikazes — best appearance winners and 2nd place overall finishers!

🎯 We talk:

• Why Adepticon is STILL our favorite tournament
• How we nearly didn’t get registered
• The insanity of last-minute display board construction
• Strategy and storytelling in a Highlander-style Eldar army
• Scoring mechanics, comp scores, and why Fire Dragons are life
• The very serious science of gluing rocks at 3am
• Diorama contest drama (you won't believe what Pajama Pants is planning)

Also: a surprise sponsor appearance by Cialis, our unplanned short ad break that might never be edited out. You're welcome.

🦖 Special shoutout to everyone we played, the organizers who leveled up terrain and transparency this year, and all our friends who helped us build the dumbest, most beautiful Exodite army ever assembled.

🛠️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — new episodes most Mondays (unless Brad’s getting rebuilt into a Space Marine again).

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🔥 Welcome back to the Chapter 416 Podcast! 🔥

In this chaotic and hilarious episode, Pajama Pants and Brad Chester dive deep into Adepticon Team Tournament madness! From Highlander list-building struggles (no duplicates!) to behind-the-scenes hobby nightmares, including Alan’s cursed waterfall display board, it’s all here.

We break down the latest Adepticon meta, talk Warhammer 40K singles fatigue (9 games in 2 days? No thanks!), and throw in plenty of rants about corporate 40K, terrain rules, and GW’s never-in-stock models.

Expect laughs, spicy takes, old-school vs. new-school 40K debates, and an inside look at how NOT to prepare for a major tournament. Plus, get ready for noodle references and Brad shamelessly taking credit for Pajama's work. 🎨🎲

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In this episode of the Chapter 416 Podcast, Pajama Pants and Brad Chester dive deep into the upcoming Emperor’s Children codex, breaking down leaks, rumors, and their wishlist for the most decadent of Chaos Space Marines. From the power of Flawless Blades to potential game-changing rules like Thrill Seeker, they discuss what makes this faction unique and why they could be one of the most competitive Chaos armies to date.

But that’s not all—this episode also features an in-depth discussion on tournament strategy, covering crucial game mechanics like pre-measuring, deployment spacing, and understanding when to commit or hold back based on the score. Brad goes off on a legendary rant about cover mechanics in 10th edition, and Alan relives a pivotal tournament moment that came down to pure game sense over brute force.

Plus, we revisit the legend of Fulgrim, why he’s the ultimate “Ooh, piece of candy” Primarch, and the best lore moments from the Horus Heresy. And of course, no Chapter 416 episode would be complete without some hot takes, tournament wisdom, and questionable beverage recommendations.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit us up on Patreon to support the show. Until next time, keep rolling sixes (and measuring correctly).

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The Warhammer meta is shifting fast—are you keeping up? In this episode, Pajama Pants and Brad Chester break down the latest competitive trends, from tank-heavy slugfests to infantry swarms, and debate whether GW's rapid-fire balance updates are helping or hurting the game. Plus, they go deep on the upcoming Adepticon team tournament, their Exodite display board, and a high-stakes bourbon bet (spoiler: Brad’s T-Rex arms might cost him).

Oh, and did we mention mall walking with Brad’s mom? Yeah, that happens too. 🎤💥

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In this episode of Chapter 416 Podcast, Brad and Alan dive headfirst into the biggest, meanest, and greenest saga in Warhammer 40K – Orks and The Beast Arises! 💥💚

We break down what makes Orks the most fun and chaotic faction in the game, from their hilarious lore and ridiculous dakka to their surprisingly deep tactical gameplay (yes, Orks can be competitive, fight me!). Then, we jump into the some amazing stories of the Demon Killa! 

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