Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

By Mark and Erik

What's Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast about?

Lorehammer is a podcast that focuses on the lore of the Warhammer 40k setting. In each episode we talk about a specific aspect of the universe, sharing known information followed by a discussion portion. Easily digestible, informative and entertaining, welcome to Lorehammer.

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Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast episodes:

03.03.2022
Episode 100
What a whirlwind of an episode! We interview Black Library author Graham McNeil, as well as introduce you to a few members of our discord. You'll want to pay attention as well, since some serious news gets dropped! Enjoy Lorehammer's...
02.16.2022
99 - The Emperor
A journey 40,000 years in the making. From His humble beginnings born in distant humanities past, to His rise and ascension as the God-Saviour of mankind, the Emperor’s history is shrouded in mystery. His powers are transcendent. His intellect is...
02.03.2022
98 - Space Wolves
Asked for more than any other episode ever, the Space Wolves are a Chapter that loves wolves. They love wolves almost more than they love killing Inquisitors and other Space Marines. And if that weren't enough to pump you up...
01.21.2022
97 - Imperial Knights
You feel the cold metal jack insert into your brain. A shock travels through your body as you welcome back your other half. A surge of impatience rushes through you, and it takes all your focus to calm him. The...
01.05.2022
Bonus Episode 27 - Sanguinala Short Story Contest
This episode is brought to you by the members of our discord! Each month for the past year we have run contests for our Patreon members, and for December the contest was to write a short story about the Sanguinala....
12.16.2021
Listener Lore 21
It’s December! And that means Listener Lores!!! WOOO! For this episode, we read Timberlakes Harlequin hunting Slaaneshi daemons, Scott’s Explorator Fleet Theta of the Mechanicus, Tony’s Orks of Cerberus II, 2Daniel’s 117th Catachan Regiment, and PJcolley’s space horror short story!...
12.02.2021
96 - The 4th and 5th Spheres of Expansion
As the galaxy slowly gets smaller for the Tau, their need for haste to spread the Greater Good only intensifies. With the time between the Spheres shrinking between every Expansion, they are now more than ever driven by a need...
11.18.2021
95 - Squats
“Concerning Squats. We are rather peculiar creatures, content more with our own affairs of mining and trading agreements than the state of the Imperium and the galaxy as a whole. We are stalwart drinking companions, true warriors, and you’ll never...
11.03.2021
Bonus Episode 26 - Necromunity: Making a Hive
Previously released on the Let's Talk Lorehammer podcast, this episode was a meeting of brilliant minds including Mark, Erik, Matt and Bob. Our discord server has undertaken a massive project this past year in its attempt to recreate our version...
11.03.2021
Listener Lore 19
Well this episode slipped through the cracks! Recorded a while ago, it seems that we failed to upload it! Enjoy this Listener Lore which includes submissions from McWeeklys and their Iron Marines, Isaac and the Death Songs Chapter, and finally...
10.20.2021
94 - Ynnari
The Aeldari have stood on the precipice of obliteration for thousands of years. As millennia pass, so too does the brilliancy that once covered the entirety of the galaxy. Doomed to extinction since their Fall some 15 thousand years ago,...
09.23.2021
Bonus Episode 25 - Lore Help Desk: Astartes
Welcome to a brand new kind of bonus episode! After many long years of ridiculing and poking fun at all of your submitted lore, of criticizing sans critiquing, we have taken it upon ourselves to create a confusing mess of...
08.29.2021
Bonus Episode 24 - HighHammer
*WARNING* - drug use is explicitly discussed during this episode. User discretion is HIGHLY advised. This very well may be the most requested episode in the history of Lorehammer. Mark and Erik sit down with Dylan and Rio, eat some...
08.18.2021
Listener Lore 20
Pulled from the depths of the Lorehammer Vault, we have three new listener submitted stories for you! Prepare yourself for Tyme's Inquisitorial drama, Isaac's Desert Fury Astartes Chapter, and Dylan's fateful end to some poor humans... If you have a story...
07.22.2021
93 - Militarum Tempestus
Excellence. Discipline. Obedience. These three words capture the essence of the Tempestus Scions. If the Imperial Guard are the hammer and the wave, then the Militarum Tempestus is the knife and the poison. These elite troops are trained (read: indoctrinated)...
07.01.2021
92 - The Carcharodon Astra
Savageness to make other Astartes uneasy. A fleet to make any space farer jealous. And enough secrecy to convince any Inquisitor of wrongdoing. The Carcharodon Astra operate in a class all their own. They circle above, watching and waiting for...
06.10.2021
Bonus Episode 23 - Colyn Bares All!
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS. In this raw and intimate exposé, Colyn from Cold Open Stories popped by the studio to walk us through three of his more recently released audio dramas. We heavily discuss Colyn’s creative process, as well as the...
05.28.2021
91 - The Minotaurs Chapter
Some Chapters have a history that is detailed through the millennia with glories won, battles fought, and brothers lost. Others keep their histories a secret from prying eyes. Still others have no history to be shared at all. The Minotaurs...
05.12.2021
90 - The Black Legion
Those that walk the highest path, have the furthest to fall. This is true of the XVIth Legion, whose fate was sealed on the day that Horus was named Warmaster. Though their reputation and combat record far exceeded any other...
05.05.2021
Listener Lore 18
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Well... listen to us read... ok fine listen to us ATTEMPT to read... For this Listener Lore we exploited - uh I mean we read Andrew's 7th Elysian Drop Troop Regiment "The Magnificent Seventh", Betus'...
04.29.2021
89 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 3
Without a doubt one of our favorite episode styles, the Bestiary and Herbarium series focuses on the huge variety of creatures and plants that inhabit the Warhammer 40,000 galaxy. In this specific episode we combed through three White Dwarf publications,...
04.14.2021
88 - Tyranids: Unique Evolutions
Within a few short centuries, the Tyranid race has spread across the galaxy like an infectious disease. It’s tendrils have stretched to the far reaches of the Milky Way, consuming planets and armies at a terrifying rate. Their numbers are...
03.31.2021
87 - The Third Sphere of Expansion
Fresh from their victory in the Great War of Confederation, and desperate to put the sting of the Farsight Enclave behind them, the Tau prepared for war. With a new understanding that Total War was the state of the galaxy,...
03.17.2021
86 - Necron Assets and Outcasts
While most Necron live within the confines of the Dynastic Courts, there are some that don't fit, conform, or belong with the other Necron. They sit on the fringes of the Necron hierarchy, creating their own twisted courts, attempting to...
03.12.2021
Bonus Episode 22 - Lorehammer Talks Lets Talk Lorehammer
After tragically losing our last recorded episode, we decided to spotlight some of the cool things that are happening in the Lorehammer community! We sit down with Matt and Dylan and highlight what's happening on their show as well as...
03.03.2021
Listener Lore 17
Another round of Listener Lore for you! We're plowing through our library so enjoy three more tales, Daniel's Tyranids, Magnus the Red's Astartes, and Erik's Necrons. If you would like to share your lore with us so we can share...
02.24.2021
85 - Ghazghkull, Prophet of the Waaagh!
A green tide that sweeps across the galaxy. An eternal battle raging through the stars for the glory of Gork and Mork. These visions of Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka have whipped the Orks into a frenzy, readying them to claim...
02.18.2021
Bonus Episode 21 - The Random Button
In lieu of a real episode (there is one coming don't worry!) we decided to just hit the random page button on the Lexicanum website. Something we all used to do was stay awake into the wee hours of the...
02.03.2021
84 - Denizens of Commorragh
The Dark City. A metropolis that exists everywhere, and nowhere. Danger lurks around every corner, your life threatened every second. While Commorragh might be synonymous with Kabals and Dark Eldar, there exist any number of creatures in the City. Outcasts,...
01.20.2021
Listener Lore 16
Well this episode is a bit of a doozy! Instead of reading multiple short stories, we've decided to spend the entire episode reading out a looooong one. Even though its long, its great so get your ear holes ready to...
01.13.2021
83 - Phoenix Lords
What would you do to save your race? On the brink of destruction at the hands of an insatiably hungry God, one Aeldari rose from his personal blackness to walk a new Path for the Eldar. One forged in fire...
01.06.2021
Bonus Episode 20 - 2020 Wrap Up
What a crazy whirlwind of a year we've had! While it's been anything but normal, it's also been a year of change and growth for us here at Lorehammer. In this episode, Mark and Erik reflect back on the year...
12.30.2020
Bonus Episode 19 - Sanguinala Short Story Contest
We recently hosted a Short Story Contest on our Discord, and figured, hey why not do that again? This time we specifically asked our participants to include the Sanguinala in their stories. After submissions closed open voting began, and today...
12.24.2020
Listener Lore 15
Welcome to the Lorehammer Library! Where we take our inability to read, and combine it with your homebrew stories, and we get one Listener Lore episode! In this episode, Mark and Erik read through Zach's Space Marines, Jon's Adeptus Mechanicus, Chris'...
12.16.2020
82 - Eldar Exodites and Outcasts
"I walk this lonely Path. The only Path I ever wish to know. I don't know where it goes, But it's all I've ever known, though I walk alone." - Elder Corsair Prince Bi'Ly Strongarm Some Eldar struggle with the confines with of the...
12.09.2020
Bonus Episode 18 - Short Horror Story Contest
Back in October the Lorehammer discord server was the site of a most unusual phenomenon. A member of our community graciously offered to sponsor a Horror themed Short Story contest! We opened it to our community and received 11 short...
11.27.2020
Listener Lore 14
Welcome to Lorehammer Library! Where Mark and Erik try to read your stories, but fail because reading is hard. Joining us for this Listener Lore episode is Peter! Today we read about Hugh's Adeptus Mechanicus, Sean's Heretics, and Jason's Inquisitor short...
11.18.2020
81 - Collegia Titanica
A sound overtakes your senses. Your head involuntarily jerks up as you, panicked, search the horizon. It's no use. The Horn continues. As it fails to end a sob escapes your throat. You will yourself to run but your legs...
11.05.2020
Bonus Episode 17 - Sharing is Caring
What happens when Mark and Dylan trap two unsuspecting people in the studio and try to teach them about 40k? Nothing good, let this be your warning. Natalie and B join Mark and Dylan and are introduced to the wonderful...
10.21.2020
80 - The Black Templars
Tall cathedral walls rise into a black ceiling. Incense slowly falls from unseen censures to bathe your senses in holy scents. You breathe deep. Hundreds of armored figures stand in silence, creating a wall of stares attempting to pierce your...
10.15.2020
Listener Lore 13
Once again we dove deep into the Lorehammer vaults to uncover this episodes listener submissions. In this episode we read through Redeemable Grace's Imperial Navy story of the Twins of Forgeworld Jupiter, Robert's cold open story of (we presume) a...
10.15.2020
Listener Lore 13
Once again we dove deep into the Lorehammer vaults to uncover this episodes listener submissions. In this episode we read through Redeemable Grace's Imperial Navy story of the Twins of Forgeworld Jupiter, Robert's cold open story of (we presume) a...
10.07.2020
79 - Death Korps of Krieg
There are many different Imperial Guard regiments in service to our great Imperium, though few have the reputation of the Death Korps. Born into service, if you can call it that, they are tenacious, reckless, and dangerous. Their entire lives...
10.07.2020
79 - Death Korps of Krieg
There are many different Imperial Guard regiments in service to our great Imperium, though few have the reputation of the Death Korps. Born into service, if you can call it that, they are tenacious, reckless, and dangerous. Their entire lives...
09.23.2020
78 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 2
In this second episode of our Flora and Fauna focused releases, we go through several of the Dark Heresy role playing games published by Fantasy Flight Games including the Dark Heresy Core Rulebook (2008), Dark Heresy Game Master's Kit (2008),...
09.23.2020
78 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 2
In this second episode of our Flora and Fauna focused releases, we go through several of the Dark Heresy role playing games published by Fantasy Flight Games including the Dark Heresy Core Rulebook (2008), Dark Heresy Game Master's Kit (2008),...
09.10.2020
77 - Psykers
After three years it was brought to our attention that we had never fully addressed the issue of Psykers within the galaxy. Once we were informed of our lacking, we set about to rectify the situation immediately, crafting with the...
09.10.2020
77 - Psykers
After three years it was brought to our attention that we had never fully addressed the issue of Psykers within the galaxy. Once we were informed of our lacking, we set about to rectify the situation immediately, crafting with the...
08.27.2020
What is Warhammer 40,000
With the advent of 9th edition and Games Workshop's #new40k, we decided to create an episode that we think highlights the most important aspects of Warhammer 40,000. This episode is meant to be a place where those who have little...
08.27.2020
What is Warhammer 40,000
With the advent of 9th edition and Games Workshop's #new40k, we decided to create an episode that we think highlights the most important aspects of Warhammer 40,000. This episode is meant to be a place where those who have little...

What's Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast about?

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Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast episodes:

Episode 100

99 - The Emperor

98 - Space Wolves

97 - Imperial Knights

Bonus Episode 27 - Sanguinala Short Story Contest

Listener Lore 21

96 - The 4th and 5th Spheres of Expansion

95 - Squats

Bonus Episode 26 - Necromunity: Making a Hive

Listener Lore 19

94 - Ynnari

Bonus Episode 25 - Lore Help Desk: Astartes

Bonus Episode 24 - HighHammer

Listener Lore 20

93 - Militarum Tempestus

92 - The Carcharodon Astra

Bonus Episode 23 - Colyn Bares All!

91 - The Minotaurs Chapter

90 - The Black Legion

Listener Lore 18

89 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 3

88 - Tyranids: Unique Evolutions

87 - The Third Sphere of Expansion

86 - Necron Assets and Outcasts

Bonus Episode 22 - Lorehammer Talks Lets Talk Lorehammer

Listener Lore 17

85 - Ghazghkull, Prophet of the Waaagh!

Bonus Episode 21 - The Random Button

84 - Denizens of Commorragh

Listener Lore 16

83 - Phoenix Lords

Bonus Episode 20 - 2020 Wrap Up

Bonus Episode 19 - Sanguinala Short Story Contest

Listener Lore 15

82 - Eldar Exodites and Outcasts

Bonus Episode 18 - Short Horror Story Contest

Listener Lore 14

81 - Collegia Titanica

Bonus Episode 17 - Sharing is Caring

80 - The Black Templars

Listener Lore 13

Listener Lore 13

79 - Death Korps of Krieg

79 - Death Korps of Krieg

78 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 2

78 - Bestiary and Herbarium Pt. 2

77 - Psykers

77 - Psykers

What is Warhammer 40,000

What is Warhammer 40,000