Former Games Workshop & Black Library editor and Fighting Fantasy brand manager, Marc Gascoigne interview.

In this interview Marc Gascoigne and Jordan Sorcery talk about Marc's time helping to fashion the Fighting Fantasy game book series into a global phenomenon. From joining Sir Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson's franchise early in it's life to edit Warlock magazine and write the FF world guides Out of the Pit and Titan, to writing his own Fighting Fantasy gamebook, to editing the entire line of books.

Marc Gascoigne in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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The worlds of Escape Rooms, Warhammer, and tabletop gaming share many traits - immersive storytelling, mechanical innovation, and a desire to solve puzzles and play games!

Jordan Sorcery is joined by escape room experts David Spira and Theresa Wagner of the Room Escape Artist website to explore the overlap between these worlds, including a little chat about the Warhammer themed escape room in Nottingham!

Escape Room Artist David Spira and Theresa Wagner in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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[ROOM ESCAPE ARTIST] https://roomescapeartist.com/

[IMMATERIUM 40K ESCAPE ROOM] https://www.escapologic.com/nottingham-escape-rooms/immaterium/

[PG'S PLAYHOUSE PODCAST FT. JORDAN SORCERY]
https://roomescapeartist.com/2025/11/13/pgs-playhouse-e30-warhammer-ft-jordan-sorcery/

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Sam Pearson spent the last 7 years working in the Warhammer Design Studio creating games like Warcry and Age of Sigmar Spearhead. Now exploring the art and history of game design on his own YouTube channel, Sam joins Jordan Sorcery to chat about his work and career.

In this interview Sam Pearson and Jordan Sorcery talk about Sam's hobby journey, joining the Warhammer Design Studio to work on 40k and AoS, his career at Games Workshop, and the secrets behind the creation of popular games like Warcry and Spearhead.

Sam Pearson in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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Former Games Workshop RPG lead and current Call of Cthulhu creative director Mike Mason interview.

In this interview Mike Mason and Jordan Sorcery talk about Mike's early role at Games Workshop planning & managing Games Days, and then his move to head up Black Industries and publish the first ever 40k RPG, as well as Mike's current work leading Call of Cthulhu under Chaosium.

Mike Mason in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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Key designer behind Forge World's Imperial Armour series, Warwick Kinrade interview.

In this interview Warwick Kinrade and Jordan Sorcery talk about Warwick's career at Games Workshop, moving into the Forge World team, and creating some of the most popular hobby supplements in 40k history.

Warwick Kinrade in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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Working at Games Workshop between 1994 and 1999, Des Hanley created incredible artwork for Warhammer, 40k, Necromunda, Gorkamorka, Battlefleet Gothic, and so much more!

In this interview Des Hanley and Jordan Sorcery talk about Des' art for Warhammer, what it was like to create new pieces, the style and culture of the time, favourite works, and the challenges of drawing all those Necromunda weapons!

Des Hanley in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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Former White Dwarf managing editor Lyle Lowery interview. After roughly 7 years and 80 issues White Dwarf's most recent editor has left the magazine; it will no longer have a managing editor overseeing the creation of content in the future.

In this interview Lyle Lowery and Jordan Sorcery talk about Lyle's earlier career at Privateer Press working on the Warmachine magazine No Quarter, taking over as editor for White Dwarf, the processes involved in making a monthly magazine, and the role of editor in the production.

Lyle Lowery in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

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Total War: Warhammer narrative lead Andy Hall in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

Andy Hall tells me about his career in gaming, designing Grand Cathay, writing for Total War, and many more stories from one of the most successful Warhammer game series ever made!

Andy Hall interview.

[TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER]
https://www.totalwar.com/total-war/total-war-warhammer

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Director of the official 90s 40k short film Inquisitor,Tom Lauten in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

Having worked with Troma in New York on the likes of ultra low budget horror film The Toxic Avenger, Tom Lauten applied his mastery of movie make up and special affects to the first official live action films set in Warhammer's 41st millennium. 

Inquisitor, and the teasers for two follow up films, was shown at Games Day and released on VHS and remains a fan favourite glimpse into the 40k universe. Tom Lauten's team went on to work on Warhammer 40,000: Final Liberation and produce intricate life size in-universe displays and props for Warhammer World.

Thumbnail image from Games Day 1996 used with permission from Hutber's Warhammer.

Tom Lauten interview.

[INQUISITOR SHORT FILM]
https://youtu.be/mUJcBVcCEGs?si=8_x2F9sMP1Tf1ttQ

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The Old World RPG senior producer Padraig Murphy in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

Padraig Murphy talks developing The Old World RPG, why Talagaad, exploring roleplay in the Warhammer setting, and where the game might go in the future!

Padraig Murphy interview.

[THE OLD WORLD RPG - CUBICLE 7]
https://bit.ly/4l2Y72q

[EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TOW RPG - JORDAN SORCERY]
https://youtu.be/HErFCseq1-8

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