The 40k Lorecast

Warhammmer 40k

The 40k Lorecast is a weekly dive into all the Lore that surrounds Warhammer 40k. Brad Chester and John will take you on a deep dive into everything that is the lore of the Warhammer 40k Universe. Our weekly podcast is dedicated to exploring the rich lore of the Warhammer 40k universe, diving deep into the stories, characters, and events that make this universe so captivating. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the 41st millennium!

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March 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 131 - The Minotaurs, for real this time
On today’s cast we jump into the Minotaurs chapter of the Space Marines. Starting with the earliest mentions of any space marines called the Minotaurs in the lore. But then we get into the more firm accounts starting in the 41st millennia. With them being super cool during the Macharian Heresy, Badab Wars, saving the Crimson Fists, and more. We spend a lot of out time talking about how the Minotaurs fight and behave, with an especial focus on what makes them different from other space marine chapters. We also spend a good amount on their super crazy bad ass (but also crazy violent) chapter master Asterion Moloc, and what or who we think he might be. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 130 - The Minotaurs? NOPE suprise its the Lords of Terra!!!!
On today’s cast I tricked Brad into talking about the Lords of Terra by telling him we were going to talk about the Minotaurs. We start with their origins as the magisters temporal, and how that set up some of the “challenges” the imperium would have with them for the next 10,000+ years. Then we move onto the Council of Terra, which also kind of sucked, but was at least functional. Unfortunately we then get to the grand council of reconstruction which was the last time it functioned in a way that benefited the imperium at large, cause that is when the Imperial Senate was created. From there we just dive into the nightmare of bad choices that happened. Until at the end we set up the perceived need by the lords of terra for the Minotaurs. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 9 · 1 hr
Episode 129 - The 500 Worlds pt3 - Titus and Ammentar win?
On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the 500 worlds campaign book with the conclusion of the events on Novamagnor as well as the events throughout Ultramar. We open with Titus and crew needed to turn their situation around quickly as they are on the verge of losing the planet. While at the same time Ammentar needs to get his Nightbringer shard and will not be denied it. Luckily they both kind of win? After that we jump into the goings on throughout the rest of Ultramar and some of our theories on what is coming next for the lore around the Necrons. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 6 · 1 hr 48 min
40K Lorecast Live Q&A Spring of 2026
For those who don't know we do a live Q&A on Youtube every 2-3 months. Links are below to it and our other stuff, but since it was fun we wanted to share it here with the rest of you so you can listen and have a laugh with us. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 3 · 57 min
Episode 128 - The 500 worlds pt 2 - Titus comes face to face with the destroyer curse.
On today’s cast we continue our coverage into the 500 worlds campaign. We open with the retconning of the destroyer curse withing the Necrons. What it is, and how it is evolving in the lore to add a lot of depth to the Necrons. We then talk about Ammentar himself and how he is flipping some of the script on the destroyer curse. After that we jump into the conflict within the Heliodras system. Starting with Titus taking on the hive fleet attacking Idarus. And then following with having to rush to Novamagnor to deal with the explosion of the Necron threat there. With Titus unknowingly seizing a shard of the nightbringer and handing it over to the wrong person in the ad-mech (as usual), and finally with Titus coming face to face with Ammentar himself. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 24 · 58 min
Episode 127 - The 500 worlds pt 1 - The galaxy is a dumpster fire, so time for Ultramar to save it
On today’s cast we jump into the 500 worlds campaign. We open with a breakdown of the state of the galaxy in “modern” 40k. From there we jump into the background of the Imperium and the Necrons. We then go over to the set up of Ultramar and how the campaign there is to work, with a focus on Titus and his role in the campaign. We then close out on the Necrons and the C’tan shards, primarily the night bringer. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 126 - The Blood Ravens pt 2 - the events of Dawn of war 2 and 3.
On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the blood ravens. With a brief trip to Dawn of War Soulstorm, and then a hard dive into the Dawn of War 2 series. From the chapter fighting off the orks, the eldar, the tyrandids. And then later fighting off chaos, and discovering the betrayal within their own chapter, and fighting that off, even a greater daemon. From there we go into Dawn of War 3 and the wild events of that game, namely them once again fighting a greater daemon, along with orks, chaos, eldar, etc. We then talk about the latest lore on the Blood Ravens in modern 40k, with them joining Guilliman in his crusade. We then close out with some of our theories on the origins of the Blood Ravens, that we hope will get revealed by GW in the coming editions. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 10 · 59 min
Episode 125 - The Blood Ravens pt 1 - The mysterious origins of the blood ravens, and the events of Dawn of War
On today’s cast we begin our coverage of the blood ravens. With their origins in the white dwarf before the release of Dawn of war 1, and the mystery surrounding them. Then we jump into the events of Dawn of War 1, seriously why didn’t they just attack the Alpha legion at the onset. Then we jump into a bit more about their chapter actions and history before getting into Dark Crusade, and close out setting up the rest of the Dawn of War Series. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 3 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 124 - The Alpha Legion pt3, death of Alpharius, and the Omegon, and then Alpharius again, and again maybe?
On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the alpha legion with a start on the events of Pluto and the first (of many) recorded deaths of their Primarch(s). From there we move on to Eskrador and another death of their Primarch(s). After that we jump into some of our favorite codex short stories on alpha legion. Trying to show the nefarious and elaborate plans they have been enacting all around the galaxy for the last 10,000 years. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 27 · 59 min
Episode 123 - The Alpha Legion pt2, Alph legion take their place amoungst the legions (and irritate all of them in the process)
On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Alpha legion. We open with our own theories of what happened to them during the Horus Heresy, did they take different sides, did they go their own path, or maybe they were just weird and ineffective. We then talk about their crazy infiltration during the great crusade and how that set them up for some of their more wild events during the Heresy. Namely the infiltration of the Raven Guard after Isstvan 5, which is absolutely crazy. Then their very odd interaction with the White Scars out in Chondax. And their more direct interaction with the Space wolves in Alaxxes. We then close with Alpharius infiltration the shattered legions. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 20 · 56 min
Episode 122 - The Alpha Legion pt1 the rise of the 20th.
On today’s cast we begin out coverage of the great enigma that is Alpha legion. And boy is the a doosy. Opening with the origins of the 20th legion, or really the rumored origins of the 20th legion. Their early hints at their existence and purpose, and our theories on what they were really for. From there we go through the numerous stories of Alpharius and Omegon, are they all lies? After those we get into the Alpha legion as part of the great crusade. Their insanely intricate plans, that really just annoyed their brother Primarchs, while also blowing the minds of everyone else. We then close with the two brothers meeting with the Cabal. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 13 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 121 - The Months of Shame
On today’s cast we cover the after effects of the 1st war of Armageddon with the months of shame. From the decisions on Armageddon by he inquisition with what to do with the populace and solders of Armageddon, to the opening of hostilities between the Wolves and the inquisition. From there e move to the massive escalation of the conflict with the Inquisition and Grey Knights violated the rules of parley. And then close on the events in and above Fenris that led to the conclusion of the conflict. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 6 · 58 min
Episode 120 - 1st (ish) War of Armageddon - The Battle for Armageddon
On today’s cast we jump into the events of the 1st war of Armageddon (sort of). We open with a dive into what Armageddon really is and where it actually came from (damn it ad-mech). Then we talk about the Grey Knights, doing a bit deeper dive into them and their function in the imperium. Then we get to the warp and Angron doing a YOLO into the galaxy. After all that we get to the meat and potatoes of the conflict, the planetary guard, the Space Wolves, and now the Grey Knights. Then onto the final battle itself and the breaking of the black blade! We then close out on the Inquisition’s decision post battle and how that is not going to go over well in part 2 of our cast. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 30, 2025 · 1 hr
Episode 119 - Demetrian Titus - lead up to, events of, and post of Space Marine 2.
On Today’s cast we close out (for now) our Titus coverage. We open with his discovery by the inquisition from his statis prison by Inquisitor Thrax. From there, we follow his adventures with the death watch that lead him to the surface of Kaduku leading to his reunification with the Ultramarines. Then we go into the events of Space Marine 2 and their totally dissimilar plot elements from Space Marine 1. After we go over his absolutely incredible secret level episode. And we then close on what we know leading up to the 500 worlds campaign due out in 2026! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr
Episode 118 - Demetrian Titus - His origins and events of Graia
On Today’s cast we close begin our coverage of the most famous character in all of 40K (seriously, it is wild when you think about it) Titus! We open with has back story from a average recruit from a forgotten world, to his trials and eventual ascension to captain of the 2nd company. Losing quite a lot of friends and allies along the way. And then to his arrival on Graia and the events of Space Marine 1. We then close out on Titus’ imprisonment by Inquisitor Thrax and what became of good old Thrax. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 117 - Salamanders - Key characters and successor chapters.
On Today’s cast we close out our coverage of the Salamanders, with a focus on the Salamanders post Vulkan. So we open before Vulkan is gone with Cassian Vaughn and the Disciples of the Flame. Then we move over to Vulkan He’Stan and the origins of the forgefather. After that we have some fun with Adrax, the grumpiest of the Salamanders. Then we jump into a bunch of the events of the Salamanders, mostly them getting pulled into massive conflicts where they take heavy losses but save the day. The attack by Perigno, the ork invasion of the Osiris sector, purging of the genestealer cult on Ymgarl, defeating Soulsmelter, and of course the 2nd and 3rd wars of Armageddon. We then close out on their few but fun/awesome successor chapters. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 116 - The Salamanders, Vulkan takes one to the dome, and then another, and then some more.... fine Vulkan just dies a lot
On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Salamanders with a dive into Vulkan coming to lead his legion. With his initial efforts to uplift their technology and recruitment pool by building up nocturn, then his saving of the legion from certain destruction at the hands of the orks. And then to make Brad sad we spend a bunch of time on Vulkan being a A-hole. We then jump to Vulkan and the Salamanders all dying it Isstvan 5, well not Vulkan because he is a Highlander. But then Vulkan is captured by Konrad, which is not ideal We then close with Vulkan returning to Terra just in time to assist the Emperor in his hour of need. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 2, 2025 · 59 min
Episode 115 - The Salamanders, rise of the 18th legion and Vulkan
On today’s cast we talk about the Salamander (finally). Starting with the origins of the 18th legion and their actions during the unification wars. AKA underground bunker attack! We then talk about the after affects of this, namely the 18th legion being a tiny legion in comparison to the other legions. And just before they were potentially going extinct we jump to Vulkan! And his super fun but also weird origin story, namely the point where he meets the emperor and they have a very strange competition. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 114 - Drukhari Kabals and real space raids
On today’s cast we talk about the Drukhari some more. Starting with the rise of the Kabals in the dark city. With a focus on their origins, how they function, how they are created, and their role in the Drukhari. After that we go into the real space raids themselves, less about the during and more the preparation that goes into them, and what is done with the bounty upon return. We then close out on the act of building your own realspace raid for the table top. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 22, 2025 · 58 min
Bonus Episode - Retro Recall with John and Tom
Double Dragon 2 is a classic of the Nintendo Entertain System. Are our memories correct? Is it still fun after 30 years? Let's find out. Youtube Spotify Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/lore for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 40k Lorecast

Episode 131 - The Minotaurs, for real this time

Episode 130 - The Minotaurs? NOPE suprise its the Lords of Terra!!!!

Episode 129 - The 500 Worlds pt3 - Titus and Ammentar win?

40K Lorecast Live Q&A Spring of 2026

Episode 128 - The 500 worlds pt 2 - Titus comes face to face with the destroyer curse.

Episode 127 - The 500 worlds pt 1 - The galaxy is a dumpster fire, so time for Ultramar to save it

Episode 126 - The Blood Ravens pt 2 - the events of Dawn of war 2 and 3.

Episode 125 - The Blood Ravens pt 1 - The mysterious origins of the blood ravens, and the events of Dawn of War

Episode 124 - The Alpha Legion pt3, death of Alpharius, and the Omegon, and then Alpharius again, and again maybe?

Episode 123 - The Alpha Legion pt2, Alph legion take their place amoungst the legions (and irritate all of them in the process)

Episode 122 - The Alpha Legion pt1 the rise of the 20th.

Episode 121 - The Months of Shame

Episode 120 - 1st (ish) War of Armageddon - The Battle for Armageddon

Episode 119 - Demetrian Titus - lead up to, events of, and post of Space Marine 2.

Episode 118 - Demetrian Titus - His origins and events of Graia

Episode 117 - Salamanders - Key characters and successor chapters.

Episode 116 - The Salamanders, Vulkan takes one to the dome, and then another, and then some more.... fine Vulkan just dies a lot

Episode 115 - The Salamanders, rise of the 18th legion and Vulkan

Episode 114 - Drukhari Kabals and real space raids

Bonus Episode - Retro Recall with John and Tom