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Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast

Preferred Enemies

Preferred Enemies is a podcast devoted to the Warhammer 40K miniatures wargame. We cover all aspects of the game, including painting and modeling, diving into the rules, and games both competitive and casual. Whether you're new to the universe of Warhammer 40,000 or a well-established player, we've got you covered.

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#357
September 7 · 2 hr 35 min
Episode 357: The Return of Listener Mail!
It's time for something we haven't done in a long time - a mailbag episode! In the last few weeks, we've gathered a critical mass of messages, and we decided to revive the old listener mail section for this episode. From new narrative events, to answering some critiques, to delving into our favorite Black Library authors, to discussing who should be featured for every faction, we talk about a bit of everything! Also, we discuss the news about Space Marines, their stat boosts, and the end of the Firstborn marines. The Fate of Ophelia V: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-fate-of-ophelia-v-a-warhammer-40000-narrative-event-tickets-1997622409401 Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#356
August 22 · 2 hr 31 min
Episode 356: The 11th Edition Ork Codex Review
The first codex of 11th Edition is in our hands, and it's loaded with green! In this episode, we dive into the brand new Orks codex and get our first taste of what codexes will look like in the new edition. We look at what's included, what's not, and what's new in this book. Does this book feel complete? Does the new detachment system provide a decent army-building system? What's the rule that most excites us from this book? Are Orks as pushed as everyone fears? And did they just try to make aircraft good? We look at all that and more in our review! Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #AdWIP #New40k #WarhammerCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#355
August 16 · 1 hr 59 min
Episode 355: The Pain Points of 11th Edition
Change is often uncomfortable, and editions changes are even more so. 11th Edition has brought a lot of changes, both small and large, to Warhammer 40K, and most of them have been pretty well-received. That said, there are a few things that have brought a bit of extra friction to the game, had unexpected impacts, or just aren't quite working as anticipated. In this episode, we look at three particular pain points that impact the armies we build, the tables we play on, and the missions we play. Are any of them deal-breakers? No, but if we address them now and figure out constructive ways to work with - or around - them, hopefully we can smooth them out and have an easier, better gaming experience! Also, Kevin and Richard bring a report back from GenCon! GD Missions - https://gdmissions.app/11th Lighter Creative Battle Mats - https://lighter-creative.com/collections/battle-mat Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#354
August 1 · 1 hr 59 min
Episode 354: Dominatus
One of Games Workshop's stated goals is to bridge the gap between narrative and competitive play, and the Dominatus narrative deck is their first attempt to build that bridge. In this episode, we're going to dive into the deck and give our thoughts, along with Rob's experience with running and playing in a Dominatus league. Does the deck deliver a solid narrative experience? How well does it bring narrative and matched play together? Does it fix the issues with Crusade? How well does it handle narrative play ranging from a weekend event to a multi-month league? And what else can you do with it? Also, we discuss the July rules update, with what changes we expected, what changes we didn't, and our thoughts on the app as the primary rules distribution system. Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#353
July 12 · 1 hr 57 min
Episode 353: 11th Edition - Our First Impressions
It's finally here, fully playable, we've dipped our toes in, and the water is... interesting! That's right, 11th Edition is now released and we're 4 and a half (?) games in, and it's time to talk about our experiences so far. From adventures in getting an Armageddon box from the Games Workshop Citadel, learning about the various dispositions and how they play, and getting a feel for how all the small changes in 11th lead to big changes in playing, we discuss our first takes on the new edition. Also, we discuss the summer preview and the 40K products GW has coming soon! Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#352
June 15 · 2 hr 18 min
Episode 352: On the Precipice of 11th Edition
11th Edition is almost here, with less than a week before its official release! In this episode, we discuss the releases in the last two weeks, including the core rules, the faction packs, and the event guides. We delve into what's included, what's still missing, the first pre-launch errata, and our thoughts on the app-centric nature of the new edition. Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#351
May 31 · 2 hr 31 min
Episode 351: Midwest Conquest 2026
Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Join our hosts as we record live from Rob's dining room after the end of Midwest Conquest 2026. First We discuss the raffle army Rob painted, the GT results, and the painting competition. Then, we move onto a long discussion about the Narrative event run by Dennis and Kevin. Learn why Rob is a filthy traitor, why none of his dice were without sin, whether a Chaos Decimator can in fact revive, and why Preferred Enemy patrons win more games! Veterans Community Project: https://vcp.org/ KU Cancer Center: https://www.kucancercenter.org/give Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#350
May 12 · 2 hr 3 min
Episode 350: Armageddon Unboxed!
We now know what's in the box! The full contents of Armageddon have been revealed, and we have thoughts. In part one, we go through all the contents and discuss what's included, what's not included, the surprises, and which faction got the best minis (spoiler - it's the Orks). Then, in part two, we dig through the first week of Faction Focuses, look at the new detachments for 6 different armies, and see if we can figure out how much the edition is changing from the bits of info inside. Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#349
April 25 · 2 hr 11 min
Episode 349: The Return of Yarrick
The reports of his death were only slightly exaggerated, but Commissar Yarrick has returned! In this episode, we take a look at the new Return of Yarrick narrative supplement, as well as the Armoured Gauntlet rules supplement. Has Yarrick arrived just in time to save Armageddon again? And will we get a kit for his custom Baneblade? Are the expanded vehicle rules too little, too much, or just right? And of all the narrative supplements, which one is our favorite? Also, we work through the various 11th Edition rules reveals and try to piece together what this means for how the game will play and how it might affect your armies! Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 17 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 1: Let's Get Started! (15th Anniversary Re-release)
15 years ago today, we released our first episode on the internet. That's been 350 episodes ago, and we've come a long way since then, but every journey starts with a single step. That inaugural episode was all about getting started! Rob, Dennis, Richard, and original host Jon tackled the subject of how to get started in Warhammer 40K. We discussed how we got started in the game, and various aspects of getting into the game for the first time - picking an army, getting the minis, and learning to play. Things were vaguely complicated by recording during a thunderstorm, but we managed to hit all the bases without getting electrocuted. The equipment was primitive, and the sound quality is rough, but everything that came after is because of this little episode. Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#348
April 5 · 2 hr 27 min
Episode 348: Adepticon and Apocalypse
It's time to talk big things, with big reveals, big changes, and big battles! In part one, we talk about all the Adepticon reveals, from the return to Armageddon (again) to the reveal of 11th Edition and all the changes it entails. It's not a complete reset, but it is going to shake things up massively! Then, in part two, we delve into the new Reign of Iron book and its version of Apocalypse, the 40K format for massive games with many thousands of points per side. How does this toolbox version compare to the Apocalypse games of days past? And why is it the ultimate guide in how to run large events? Listen to find out! Pete the Wargamer - How to Kitbash a Modern Inquisitor Karamazov - https://youtu.be/6nLy2_jzJh0 PancreasNoWork - Perturabo: Unpleasant is an Understatement - https://youtu.be/GDJ0eEZpOA0 Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 1 · 2 hr 9 min
(April Fools) 11th Edition - the Fool Rules Revealed
11th Edition was officially announced at Adepticon, but details on the rules changes are still sketchy - until now! In a seemingly-unlikely series of events, what appears to be a legitimate copy of the text of the next edition has made its way into our hands. With that, it's time to peel back the curtain and discover what changes are on the way for the next edition. We'd be fools not to give you the 4-1-1 on all the details, so strap in - two hours of an 11th Edition deep dive await (well, give or take 90 minutes)! Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Loopster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#347
March 30 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 347: Narrative Play 3 with Chris Stover
It's time for a narrative three-peat as we welcome Chris Stover, narrative play organizer and occasional sorcerous villain, back to the show for a discussion on all things narrative! We chat with Chris about his experience wearing power armor, the appeal of narrative gaming, some of his upcoming events, and his take on the future of narrative Warhammer 40K. Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Richmond Open - The Reticulae Ordax Anomaly: https://tabletop.events/conventions/richmond-open-2026/schedule/150 The Se'Ataculum Awakening: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/lAJhqqXN0Ra7 ATC 2026 - https://whatc.org/atc-june-2026-tickets Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#346
March 17 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 346: Catching Up with Products and Pirates
There's been a lot to cover over the past couple of weeks, and it's time to play a bit of catching up with news and new releases. With the upcoming return of Apocalypse, a new class of Knight, a new trio of character datasheets, and a balance dataslate of sorts, we've got a lot to discuss in part one. Then, in part two, we talk about the part of The Maelstrom we didn't discuss in our review - the detachments! Do these six different detachments for pirates, renegades, and mercenaries bring interesting ideas to the table? Listen to find out! Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Richmond Open - The Reticulae Ordax Anomaly: https://tabletop.events/conventions/richmond-open-2026/schedule/150 The Se'Ataculum Awakening: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/lAJhqqXN0Ra7 ATC 2026 - https://whatc.org/atc-june-2026-tickets Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#345
March 2 · 2 hr 12 min
Episode 345: Predicting 11th Edition
It's no secret that the next edition of Warhammer 40K is coming later this year, but what is currently secret is how it'll change the game. In this episode, we break out our crystal ball, analyze current trends, and make our best guesses as to what may or may not change in 11th Edition. Will the edition be a massive rewrite? Will the rules go fully digital? Will we get the Psychic phase back? Will we lose or gain any factions? Will Orks still be krumpin'? We try to figure out all this and more! Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#344
February 14 · 2 hr 15 min
Episode 344: 500 Worlds and The Maelstrom
It's time for a narrative review double-header! As the end of Tenth Edition draws closer, Games Workshop is rolling out narrative sets to highlight some of the hotspots in the galaxy, and in this episode, we look at the first two releases. In part one, we delve into the 500 Worlds set, featuring the Ultramarines trying to reclaim the lost worlds of Ultramar, as well as a sprawling map-based campaign system. Does this sector-wide campaign system scratch the itch for high-level strategic play, or is it too complex for the average group? Then, in part two, we dive headfirst into The Maelstrom, home of the pirate tyrant Huron Blackheart and his Red Corsairs. How does its notoriety-focus campaign compare to the 500 Worlds system? And does the Crucible of Champions answer all our prayers for opening up a toybox of character options? Listen to find out! Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwestconquest.com Arbitor Ian's The Badab War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_lqsI04Q6w Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#343
February 4 · 2 hr 46 min
Episode 343: Faction Focus - The Imperium
In this episode, we wrap up our Faction Focus series with a look at the various forces of the Imperium. Well, all the ones that aren't Space Marines. Well, maybe one force that is made up of Space Marines, as a treat. From the most elite genetically modified super-soldiers, to religious zealots of various stripes, to the rank-and-file soldiers in the trenches, we cover the various forces that defend the Imperium from threats without and within. Bodyguards, nuns, robots, hobbits - there's something here for everyone in the mish-mash that is the Imperium of Man. Is there something for you? Listen to find out! Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#342
January 19 · 2 hr 53 min
Episode 342: Faction Focus - Xenos
Continuing with our Faction Focus series, we move from the forces of Chaos to the various non-human species that populate the galaxy of the 41st millennium. From ancient robot empires to newly-arrived hungry hive minds, from ascetic space elves to capitalist space dwarves, from coalition-building technophiles to brutal and cunning green mobs, the Warhammer 40K universe is full of weird, fantastic, and terrifying aliens, all of which are playable on the tabletop. What are those factions like, what's their lore, and how does it play on the table? Listen to find out! Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#341
Dec 22, 2025 · 2 hr 38 min
Episode 341: Faction Focus - Chaos
Our Faction Focus series continues as we take a look at the forces of Chaos. From the four Chaos Gods themselves, to the Space Marines that turned traitor in their service, it's spikey and evil all the way down. What do the Chaos Gods want? How do the Chaos Marines differ from their loyalist brothers? Which Legion has the most tragic backstory, and which ones absolutely don't? And how many forces can you combine into one ravening horde? In this episode, we examine the lore and the mechanics of all 9 traitor legions, as well as some mechanical and daemonic counterparts that have joined them in the Long War. Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#340
Dec 9, 2025 · 2 hr 8 min
Episode 340: Faction Focus - Space Marines
It's time to kick off our Faction Focus series with a look at the most iconic force in Warhammer 40,000 - the Space Marines. If you've seen anything about Warhammer, you're probably familiar with Space Marines, but what exactly are they? Where do they come from, lore-wise? Why are they the most well-rounded force in the game? And how many different armies are built off of the framework of one codex? In this episode, we take a look at the history, the gameplay styles, and the various variants of the Adeptus Astartes. Also, a brief discussion of the World Championships Warhammer preview, and the different experiences those of us at home had compared to those of us at the event in person. Links: Arbitor Ian on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArbitorIan Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PreferredEnemies Buy Preferred Enemies merch: https://www.preferredenemies.com/merch Preferred Enemies on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/preferredenemies.com Music: "The Whip" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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