Does AI kill the grit? We explore why 40k needs the "human error" of the grimdark & how "Abominable Intelligence" threatens the hobby's soul. Games Workshop CEO "Bans AI" in Warhammer: https://spikeybits.com/games-workshops-ceo-bans-ai-in-warhammer/ Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Top Hobby Supplies For Warhammer: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 02:50 Would You Rather 08:31 News 22:12 AI Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Back from break! The Long War crew reunites for the first 2026 podcast. We talk vacations, time off, and catch up on all things hobby. Tune in! Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Top Hobby Supplies For Warhammer: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Table of Contents 00:00 Opening & Wyatt's Journey 12:25 Would You Rather 21:06 Holiday Talk Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

The Long War's last show of 2025! We discuss our absolute favorite Warhammer 40k models we love to paint! Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket Top Hobby Supplies For Warhammer: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 15:25 News 29:34 Meat & Potatoes Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Master your miniatures with a look at Warhammer 40k painting, tools, and process. Featuring an exclusive interview with the reigning ITC Hobby Champion. Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket Top Hobby Supplies For Warhammer: https://spikeybits.com/best-hobby-supplies-miniatures-tabletop-gaming/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 01:15 Who is Matt? 19:19 News 35:50 Q&A Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Can you use 3D-printed models in competitive tournaments? We examine the rules, community views, and GW's official stance on using proxies and custom prints on the tabletop. Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket GW and 3d Printing: https://spikeybits.com/gws-latest-moves-push-players-toward-3d-printing-minis/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 06:35 News 24:29 3D Printing Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Is DIY resin as good as GW kits? Where does it fail & what's already better? We weight in on the hobby's biggest debate. Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket GW and 3d Printing: https://spikeybits.com/gws-latest-moves-push-players-toward-3d-printing-minis/ Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens, and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 22:30 News 43:02 3D Printing Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Speculating on the next Warhammer 40k edition! When will 11th Ed. drop in 2025, and what new rules or factions will it bring? Warhammer 40k 11th Edition & Starter Set Rumors https://spikeybits.com/11th-edition-games-workshop-three-year-release-plan/ Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 03:38 News 71:26 11th Edition Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Local game shops are under pressure, and Warhammer players may hold the key. Find out what could save the FLGS scene from fading away. Costs of running a game store https://spikeybits.com/game-store-fails-hidden-cost-of-gaming-tables/ Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket LVO Tickets On Sale Now! https://bit.ly/LvoTickets Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 18:40 News 41:47 Meat & Potatoes Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

Games Workshop keeps canceling big reveals! We look at the rumors: leaks, shifting strategies, and what's next for Warhammer reveals. GW's Warhammer Previews Keep Disappearing, Here's Why https://spikeybits.com/gws-warhammer-previews-keep-disappearing-heres-why/ Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket LVO Tickets On Sale Now! https://bit.ly/LvoTickets Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens and Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 05:05 News 21:06 Meat & Potatoes Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/

The history & legacy of Warhammer 40k organized play: from grassroots beginnings to global circuits, an evolving game fostering passionate competitive communities. Best Warhammer tournaments, and monthly calendar https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k-tournaments-guide/ Bourbon & Bolters Retreat: https://bit.ly/BourbonBoltersTicket LVO Tickets On Sale Now! https://bit.ly/LvoTickets Monument Hobbies has some of the best paints in the business: Get yours here https://bit.ly/MoumentHobbies Get your hobbies for less from Fabricators Forge https://bit.ly/FabricatorsForgeStore J15 Games Has Your Game Aids, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/ Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065 Table of Contents 00:00 Opening 08:20 News 38:20 History & Legacy Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk. Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/