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The 40k Lorecast

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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! Patreon: www.patreon.com/The40kLorecast Merchandise: www.etsy.com/shop/The40kLorecast Discord Link: Discord.gg/40klc Our Website: https://the40klorecast.com/

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! Patreon: www.patreon.com/The40kLorecast Merchandise: www.etsy.com/shop/The40kLorecast Discord Link: Discord.gg/40klc Our Website: https://the40klorecast.com/

Episode 163 – The Iron Hands pt 1 – Were the Iron hands supposed to be traitors? Or are they just weirdly independent?

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Episode 163 – The Iron Hands pt 1 – Were the Iron hands supposed to be traitors? Or are they just weirdly independent? 03 Nov 2026

On today’s episode we open our coverage of the iron hands. Starting with their creation by the emperor and surprisingly lack of lore during the Unification Wars. But then we jump into their actions in the early crusade with their brutal Hammer and the Storm tactics. We then jump over to Medusa. The planet before and then at the arrival of Ferrus. As usual we then close out talking about Ferrus Manus. His arrival on Medusa and his “trials” there as he became a full blown Primarch and then the arrival of the emperor. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 162 – The White Scars pt 3 – The truth about the Webway project, Jaghati disappears, and a legion fracturing under itself. 26 Oct 2026

On today’s episode we close out our coverage of the white scars with a bit of a different one. We open with Jaghati and the white scars journey back to Terra which introduces us to Dark Glass and some fun reveals about the Navigators. We then cover an epic fight against Mortarian and a Keeper of Secrets. And then skip ahead from the heresy to the scouring with the loss of Jaghati. We jump 10,000 years to cover the White Scars in the 41st millennia. Namely the challenges they are having in modern 40k without Jaghati and how the legion is both functioning but also falling apart without his leadership. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 161 – The White Scars pt 2 – Jaghati is forced to choose sides despite not liking either of them, and wow were the warrior lodges a bad idea. 19 Oct 2026

On today’s episode we continue our coverage of the white scars. We start with Jaghati joining the imperium and getting a crash course in both technology but more importantly the Imperial Truth. From there we follow him and his legion as the Horus Heresy unfolds. With their encounter with the Alpha Legion and then their journey to Prospero. We then cover Jaghati meeting with the shard of Magnus to learn the truth of the Heresy and to make his choice, and then of course the worst sales pitch ever from Mortarian. We then close out on the White Scars civil war that breaks out due to the warrior lodges and Jaghati’s reaction. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 160 – The White Scars – The creation of the 5th Legion, their transformation to the Star Hunters, and the evolution of Jaghati Khan. 12 Oct 2026

On today’s episode we begin our coverage of the white scars. With a dive into their creation during the Unification Wars, and their rather un-glorified purpose for the emperor. Then into their new role as the star hunters as they became the Emperor’s galaxy scouts. We then jump over the Jaghati Khan. His arrival on Chogoris and how he was able to unify the world, just in time for the Emperor to show up Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 159 - Dante pt 3 – The Devastation of Baal, Arks of Omen, and a bit more. 05 Oct 2026

On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of Dante. We spend most of the Episode talking about the events of the Devastation of Baal. From the opening Salvo as Dante tries to delay the incoming hive fleet, through Dante and the remaining survivors furious charge out into the Tyranid lines. We also spend some time jumping over to the moons of Baal as the Flesh Tearers and Knights of Blood make their own stand. We then cover the conclusion of the conflict with the arrival of both Guilliman and Ka’Bandha. After this we jump into the events of Dante after the war, with his elevation to Primaris Marine and his “collecting” of the Lion. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 158 - Dante pt 2 – Are the tales of Dante real, fabrications, or a combo of both? 28 Sep 2026

On today’s cast we continue our coverage of Dante. With his arrival as newly anointed Chapter Master of the Blood Angels and his rebuilding of the chapter. From there we dive deep into the legends of Dante, from killing Skarbrand, to fighting orks on a mountain of dead orks, to being the killing blow on numerous Chaos forces (everything from lords, to sorcerers, all the way to more daemon princes). We then close out with the opening engagements that led to the devastation of Baal and Dante having to be cool with some Necrons for a hot minute. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 157 - Dante pt 1 – How the lessons learned throughout his early life shaped Dante to be the leader he is today. 21 Sep 2026

On today’s cast we begin our coverage of the Luis Dante, the oldest and most storied of all the Space Marine Chapter Masters. We open obviously with his origins on Baal Secundus and his experiences in the trials of the Blood Angels. From there we follow his path from Neophyte to sergeant, to captain, and eventually to Chapter Master of the Blood Angels. But more importantly we focus on the many lessons he learns along the journey and how they shape him into the great leader he is today. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 156 - Armageddon pt 3 – Ghaz goes all in on Hades, and Yarrick goes all in on pissing Ghaz off. 14 Sep 2026

On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the 2nd war of Armageddon. With the events of Hades Hive driving Ghaz crazy, including some fun response to an attempted air assault. So much so what he fails to notice the imperial forces bearing down on him. From there we cover the turning of the war in the favor of the defenders. After that we follow Ghaz and Yarrick in the actions after the war and how they lead up to the 3rd war. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 155 - Armageddon pt 2 – the orks are here, and luckily the planetary leader is an idiot. But there is a hero waiting in the wings to rise up and become a legend. 07 Sep 2026

On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the second war of Armageddon with the Orks arrival on the planet and Von Strab’s immediate decision to make all the worst decisions possible about said arrival. From, just sending troops to their doom, to deciding that the orks would run away in fear from his greatness, and of course to his attempts at using thousand or so year old rockets. But, we then jump into the true hero of the imperium the great Commissar Yarrick, a man so brave and so stoic, only he decides when he passes out from pain! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 154 - Armageddon pt 1 – a planet that is a hellscape, a future hero of the imperium ascends, and the greatest ork to ever be born is reborn. 31 Aug 2026

On today’s cast we begin our coverage of the 2nd war of Armageddon (seriously this place sucks!). With an opening on the planet itself, how it got there, how it is structured, and why it is so important. Then we jump (obviously) into the Steel Legion and their value to the imperium, as well as their unique way of “adhering” to the codex. From there we jump over to the origin story of the great and only Yarrick!! Only to then talk about the equally amazing but greener Ghaz! We then close out talking about the arrival of Ghaz and the orks on Armageddon. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 153 - The Tanith First and Only pt 4 - The siege of Verunhive 24 Aug 2026

On Today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the Tanith first and only with a heavy dive into the events of the siege of Verghast. From the opening attack of Verunhive that exposed kind of all the failings of the leadership there. Through the constant meddling and politicking of the numerous lords and local commissars. Through the great victory brought about by Gaunt, his Tanith. And of course the ending of the book that made one of the host groan a the cheesiness of it all. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 152 - The Tanith First and Only pt 3 - The luck of the Tanith continues, but the civil war on Verghast is forming. 17 Aug 2026

On Today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Tanith first and only with their continued luck on Sapencia which is both a weird and hilarious story at the same time. And then again on Monthax when they get the new company of an Inquisitor. But then we move onto the world of Verghast and set up what might me the most pivotal of all the conflicts the Tanith take part if during the Sabbat world Crusades. Talking about Hive civil wars, their causes, and how the imperium deals (or does not deal) with them. And then the opening moments of the Verghast conflict. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 151 - The Tanith First and Only pt 2 - Voltemand, Bucephalon, Fortis Binary, and Menazoid Prime 10 Aug 2026

On Today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Tanith first and only and their leader Ibram Gaunt. We open with them entering Voltemand and their first interaction with Commander Stern, and Gaunt promptly not making friends there. We then do a little dive into the characters that make up the core of the Ghosts in the stories. After that we move onto the events of Bucephalon and another of the many “divine” interventions therein. After that we dive hard into their meetings and interactions with Hector Drevere and Draker Flense on both Fortis Binary and of course Menazoid Prime. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 150 - The Tanith First and Only pt 1 - Origin of the Sabbat Crusade, Rise of Ibram Gaunt, and the fall of Tanith 03 Aug 2026

On Today’s cast we begin talking about the Tanith first and only and their leader Ibram Gaunt. We open with the history of the Sabbat region, its origins and why it is called that. And then how the crusade into the region came to be. From there we jump over to Ibram Gaunt and his origin story, from the death of his father to his revenge of death of said father. Then of course we jump to Tanith to learn about the great forest folk of Tanith. And then we close with a little taste of Gaunt as his regiment, and how they act in the field. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 149 - Titan Legions pt 2 - Machine Spirits, Maniples, and the Heresy. 27 Jul 2026

On Today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the Titan Legions. With a short dive into the machine spirit itself. From there we go into how the Titan legions go to war both with their Maniples as well as their support forces. Then we talk a bit more about the organization of the Legio Titanica before going over the history of them in the Heresy. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 148 - Titan Legions pt 1 - The origins of Mars, creation of the first titans, and the hilarity that is titans themselves 20 Jul 2026

On Today’s cast we open our coverage of the Titan Legions. With a short dive into the origins of Mars and a hilarious GW story of a dragon. From there we talk about the Titans them selves, what they are, their grand size, their machine spirit that is totally not an AI, and more. We also jump into the different sizes and types of titans and then close out with the original forming of the Legions Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 147 - Word Bearers pt 4 - Erebus loses his face, Lorgar loses his legion, but then things get better 13 Jul 2026

On Today’s cast we close out our coverage of the Word Bearers. Opening with the tail end of the Hersey with Layak’s arrival on the scene. Then jump over to Erebus’ terrible plan of converting Sanguinius (why would that have ever worked). And then of course over to Lorgar trying to use Fulgrim to usurp Horus. We then get into the Word Bearers post Heresy quite a bit as their actions there are both fun and telling of their real role in modern 40k. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 146 - Word Bearers pt 3 - Heresy is a go, but Erebus and Lorgar have some different ideas of next steps 06 Jul 2026

On Today’s cast we dive even further into the Word Bearer lore, starting with the outbreak of the Heresy. And how both Lorgar and Erebus begin to set themselves up for different paths in the Heresy. We then travel to Calth as the Word Bearers both succeed and fail at the mission given them (Kor Phaeron off the top rope for the failure!). And then over to Nuceria where both Lorgar and Erebus make moves to aid Khorne in finding a different worthy champion. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 145 - Word Bearers pt 2 - The emperor's censure and the legions subsequent jaunt into the eye of terror 29 Jun 2026

On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Word Bearers with Lorgar taking over his legion and promptly decided to tell the galaxy how awesome his dad is. And then we cover the Emperor’s response to such worship (spoiler alter it was not positive). Luckily the story gets awesome then as Lorgar goes on his journey to the eye of terror to Cadia, and to learn the truth of the galaxy. We then close out with him sending the Serrated Suns into the eye of terror and his subsequent journey. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 144 - The Word Bearers pt 1 - The creation of the Imperial Heralds and the complete opposite thing happening on Colchis 22 Jun 2026

On today’s cast we start our coverage of the Word Bearers. With their original founding as the Imperial Heralds and their role as the Emperor’s enforcers on the imperial truth. From there we jump over to Colchis for some fun Lorgar and Covenant action as Lorgar unites a planet into the belief in the gods. And then of course those two groups meet. We then close out with one of the most consequential characters in all of 40k Erebus. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 143 - Legion of the Damned, yeah turns out they were a little over the top. 15 Jun 2026

On today’s cast we take a trip into the Legion of the Damned. A super fun and exciting space marine faction that got their own codex in 6th edition, and then promptly were removed from the game due to being horribly OP. We go over what they are, how they function in the galaxy and what is kind of known about them. We then review the three main theories on their origin with a little bit of us theorizing about what we believe them to be. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Bonus Episode - Our Takes on 11th Edition 12 Jun 2026

Brad and John Discuss the Launch of 11th Edition with their excitement and reservations about some rule changes and updates to the game. Big thank you to other people for having GW give them advanced copies of the rules and then publishing them, because we sure as hell were not on that list of advanced copies... But we did get to review your stuff first before making this. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 142 - Space Hulks, yeah.... they can be kind of a nightmare 08 Jun 2026

On today’s cast we jump into the massive nightmares that are Space Hulks in the 41st Millenia. What they are, where they kind of come from (technically we don’t know). We also talk about how the different parts of the imperium interact with them (from lowly scrappers trying to make a fortune, through 1st company Space Marines). And they we jump into a bit on some of the more famous Space hulks through the lore. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 141 - Raven Guard pt 3 - Isstvan 5 and the legions rebirth. 01 Jun 2026

On today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the Raven Guard. Opening up with the events of Isstvan 5 and the almost destruction of the Legion. From there we follow Corax as he goes back to terra to get the original gene seed of his legion (unknowingly brining a bunch of Alpha Legion along). And then the events over the course of the rest of the Horus Heresy. Next we talk about Corax in the warp and the nightmare he has turned into for the traitors. We then close out with the more recent Raven Guard lore of Shrike and Shaan. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 140 - The Raven Guard pt 2 - Corax remakes the Raven Guard in his own image 25 May 2026

On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Raven Guard. With Corax arriving at his legion and having a solid WTF moment at how they behave. Then his fixing of the legion and their divorce from the Night Lords. From there we jump into their actions in the later part of the Great Crusade. And how those moments taught Corax a lot more about the galaxy and the imperium. We also jump into the special units and tech of the Raven Guard and how they use them to great success. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 139 - The Raven Guard pt 1 - Creation of the 19th and discovery of Corax 18 May 2026

On today’s cast we open up our coverage of the Raven Guard. Opening with the formation of the 19th legion and their actions during the Unification Wars. We then focus a bit on how the emperor used them to handle enemies that were utilizing warp powers he did not want exposed to other legions. From there we jump over to their actions with the Luna Wolves during the early days of the Great Crusade. And then we get over to the story of Corax, his arrival on Lysithea, and how he liberated it. We close out with the meeting of Corax and the Emperor and his joining with his legion. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 138 - The Night Lords pt3 - Konrad seriously annoys the Lion, and eventually meets his doom 11 May 2026

On Today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the night lords. We open with maybe the most consequential event of the entire Horus Heresy, Sotha. And then jump back to the adventures of Konrad as he plays hide and seek with the Lion, and then the Lion and Guilliman. Only to later both breakup the Triumvirate as well as save the imperium (by accident?). We then follow him to his final death (or was it really a suicide), and the subsequent breaking up of the legion. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 137 - The Night Lords pt2 - Konrad joins the Heresy and does both a good and terrible job at the same time 04 May 2026

On today’s cast we continue our coverage of the night lords with a focus on Konrad and the night lords through the end of the great crusade and into the start of the heresy. Where Konrad proves a complete inability to make friends with any of the other Primarchs, and then proceeds to make everything way worse. Followed by him deciding the only solution to him never fixing Nostramo is to remove it from existence, and of course their weird joining of the forces at Isstvan 5 (the part where the loyalists accepted there help, just why?). Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 136 - The Night Lords pt1 - The creation of the 8th legion and Konrad's arrival and rise on Nostramo 27 Apr 2026

On Today’s cast we begin our coverage of the Night Lords with of course their formation under the emperor (it is awful). We then talk a bit about how the emperor used them as the 8th legion (also awful). But then we jump in Konrad Kurze (not Konrad Cruze) and his arrival on Nostramo and rise to power (?) there. Then we talk about the legion forming under Konrad and how they adjusted to his new leadership and evolved as a legion into being even more terror based. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 135 - The Siege of Vraks pt 3 - The arrival of the inquisition and the final siege on Vraks 20 Apr 2026

On Today’s cast we conclude our coverage of the Siege of Vraks, with the handing over of the conflict to the Ordo Malleus and the arrival of the Grey Knights. Then we follow Inquisitor Rex on his attempts to cleanse the surface of Vraks outside of the citadel of all Chaos forces. From there we move onto the final siege of Vraks with the challenges therein from the citadel. The rise of Zhufor and his unifying of the defenders (sort of) to killing the imperial invaders. But we close out on the many layers of the “final” assault on Vraks. They use the word final but it lasts like 3 chapters, just saying. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 134 - The Siege of Vraks pt 2 - The arrival of Chaos and escalation of Vraks 13 Apr 2026

On Today’s cast we continue our coverage of the Siege of Vraks, with the arrival of the chaos fleets to the system and the not so great (for the imperium) naval battle that commences. Which is then followed by a not so great experience for the ground forces once a bunch of chaos marines show up. But then we get to the imperium’s response so things get a little better, and we close with an epic kickassery of Space Marine action! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 133 - The Siege of Vraks pt 1 - Rise of Cardinal Xaphan and the invasion by the imperium 06 Apr 2026

On Today’s cast we begin our coverage of the Siege of Vraks, on of the epic wars of 40k History. Starting with the origins and oddly high importance of the planet. Then the rise of Cardinal Xaphan that leads to the revolt of Vraks. Then we get to the fun part the invasion of Vraks by the 88th siege company (the Death Korps of Krieg). We then cover the incredible woodchipper of death that took place as they spent the first two years just trying to take the first layer of defense. Only to then discover that chaos had infiltrated the planet, namely Alpha legion, which leads to the beginning of the expansion of the conflict, with the arrival of the Dark Angels. We then close out with the 9th year of the war, where the 88th finally takes the 2nd line, moving closer to their final objective, just as the chaos sorcerers begin their move. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Bonus Episode - Adepticon Recap 31 Mar 2026

After an amazing 5 days at Adepticon we wanted to recap out amazing time there as well as thank a bunch of you for coming by, saying hello and more. It was such a blast! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 132 - The Death Korps of Krieg - Their history, their units, and (sigh) their horses 30 Mar 2026

On today’s cast we jump back into the Death Korps of Krieg. We start where we should with the revolution on Kreig, how it started, how Jurten turned the tide to make it a more “even” battle” and how he and his loyalists eventually won out. We then move out on to cover the Kreig themselves. From the lowly Guardsman, to the Grenadier, the Quartermaster, Commissar, and (heavy sigh) the mounted units. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 131 - The Minotaurs, for real this time 23 Mar 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 130 - The Minotaurs? NOPE suprise its the Lords of Terra!!!! 16 Mar 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 129 - The 500 Worlds pt3 - Titus and Ammentar win? 09 Mar 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

40K Lorecast Live Q&A Spring of 2026 06 Mar 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 128 - The 500 worlds pt 2 - Titus comes face to face with the destroyer curse. 03 Mar 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 127 - The 500 worlds pt 1 - The galaxy is a dumpster fire, so time for Ultramar to save it 24 Feb 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 126 - The Blood Ravens pt 2 - the events of Dawn of war 2 and 3. 17 Feb 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 125 - The Blood Ravens pt 1 - The mysterious origins of the blood ravens, and the events of Dawn of War 10 Feb 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 124 - The Alpha Legion pt3, death of Alpharius, and the Omegon, and then Alpharius again, and again maybe? 03 Feb 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 123 - The Alpha Legion pt2, Alph legion take their place amoungst the legions (and irritate all of them in the process) 27 Jan 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 122 - The Alpha Legion pt1 the rise of the 20th. 20 Jan 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 121 - The Months of Shame 13 Jan 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 120 - 1st (ish) War of Armageddon - The Battle for Armageddon 06 Jan 2026

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 119 - Demetrian Titus - lead up to, events of, and post of Space Marine 2. 30 Dec 2025

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 118 - Demetrian Titus - His origins and events of Graia 23 Dec 2025

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

Episode 117 - Salamanders - Key characters and successor chapters. 16 Dec 2025

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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code 40KLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.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

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