Midlife Heresy: A Warhammer Podcast

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Welcome to Midlife Heresy. The podcast where two grown men with responsibilities, mortgages and children still somehow find time to obsess over plastic soldiers and grimdark lore.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Midlife Mailbag

    ...the Audience Strikes Back... Normally on this podcast, we complain about rules updates, grey plastic, and hobbying challenges in the midlife. But today, we’re doing something radical: being positive. We’re taking an episode to read out the incredibly kind messages and reviews left by you, the listeners.

    12 min

  2. 3d ago

    The Chaos of Warhammer Computer Games

    Why read a 120-page codex when you can just button-mash your way through a horde of Orks? This week on Midlife Heresy, we’re taking a deeply biased, intensely nostalgic trip through three decades of Warhammer video games. From the ancient 90s era—where tutorials didn't exist and the developers actively hated you—to the absolute peak of Dawn of War (yes, we discuss why DoW III hurt us), right up to modern masterpieces like Space Marine 2. We debate whether 40K or Fantasy makes a better game, pitch some utterly ridiculous dream titles (Ork mechanics powered by pure belief, anyone?), and confess to buying absolute train wrecks just because the box art looked cool. Don't let your vox-casters fail you—hit that Follow button on Spotify so you never miss an episode!

    36 min

  3. May 27

    Confessions of the Plastic Addicted - feat. Black Mantle

    Today, Midlife Heresy commits the ultimate midlife sin: competence. For our very first guest episode, we’re joined by the masterminds behind Black Mantle to discuss how grown adults end up spending their precious evening hours edge-highlighting tiny plastic shoulders. We dive deep into hobby origin stories, confront our collective Piles of Shame, and ask the hard-hitting questions: Are airbrushes essential tools or just expensive propaganda? Why does everyone secretly want to drink the paint water? Plus, Matt and Lucas pitch some groundbreaking (and deeply unhinged) new product ideas, including an alarm system designed to save your £30 brush from a caffeine-induced death. Grab a beverage, hide your grey plastic, and join the heresy.

    55 min

  4. May 20

    Space Marines - Your Gateway Drug to 40k

    Let’s be honest: your Warhammer 40K addiction started with a box of Space Marines. It's okay, you’re in a safe space. This week, we’re dissecting the "gateway drug" of the grimdark future. We break down why everyone starts with these genetic super-soldiers, why they’re incredibly forgiving on the tabletop, and how to choose a Chapter you’ll actually still love after painting your 40th identical shoulder pad. Whether you want to play the poster-boy Ultramarines or tragic space vampires, we’ve got your roadmap to avoid the dreaded "default army guy" syndrome.

    37 min

  5. May 13

    Exterminatus: The Heresy or Not Special

    Grab your Rosette and prepare to judge, because this week we’re playing Inquisitor with the hobby we love/hate. From the mortal sin of "Tactical Grey" armies to the questionable morality of chasing the meta, we’re ruling on what’s acceptable in the 41st Millennium and what deserves a viral orbital bombardment.Is 3D printing a whole army a crime against the Golden Throne? Is canceling a game because your kid has a fever a valid excuse, or just low-tier cowardice? We’re settling the arguments that ruin friendships, break gaming groups, and make your spouse wonder why you own 4,000 points of unpainted plastic.

    36 min

  6. May 7

    Why is this Space Marine Sticky? A Parent’s Guide to Grimdark Chaos

    In this episode we tackle the ultimate tactical nightmare: introducing your offspring to the hobby without filing for bankruptcy or losing your sanity. We’ve all had the dream of a tactical protégé sitting across the table, but the reality involves more spilled Nuln Oil, broken models and chewed dice than the codex prepares you for. Join us as we bridge the gap from Peppa Pig to Plasma Guns and hear why sometimes the greatest victory is losing a game to a six-year-old.

    36 min

  7. Apr 29

    Hollywood Heresy: They Made the Emperor Relatable

    This week, we’re tackling the terrifying prospect of Henry Cavill finally bringing the 41st Millennium to the silver screen. Is the world ready for a multi-million dollar budget dedicated to space-fascists and self flagellation? Can Hollywood resist the urge to give a Chaos Cultist a quirky redemption arc, humorous quips and a "relatable" backstory?

    31 min

  8. Apr 22

    My Army Costs More Than My Car

    "How much have you actually spent on Warhammer?" This week, we’re peeling back the curtain on the "sticker shock" of the hobby—from the £30 "thousand cuts" to the reality of building a full 2,000pt army. We also reframe the debate: Is Warhammer actually more expensive than a golf membership, football season tickets, or a high-end gaming PC? We discuss balancing disposable income with family life and the guilt of "buying toys", share practical tips on using the second-hand market and the "build before buy" rule. And the Big Question: If you added it all up, would you do it all again?

    39 min
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