The Vanguard Tactics Podcast: A Warhammer Podcast

The Telford Doubles is up next, as Jord and Steve take a closer look at one of the UK's Warhammer 40,000 doubles events, part of Games Workshop's National Tournament Series. With a different format comes a different approach, and preparing for a doubles event requires more than simply bringing two strong armies.

In this episode, we break down the Telford Doubles tournament pack, exploring the rules, missions and event structure that will shape the competition. We discuss what makes doubles Warhammer 40,000 different from a traditional singles event, from coordinating with your teammate to adapting your game plan around two armies working together.

We also dive into the differences in list building and tournament mindset, looking at how to build complementary forces, create powerful synergies and make sure both players contribute to a shared strategy. From army selection and battlefield roles to communication and decision-making during games, we explore what it takes to succeed as a team rather than as an individual.

With the Telford Doubles on the horizon, it's time to get to grips with the format, refine our approach and prepare for the unique challenges of competitive doubles Warhammer 40,000.

The road to Telford starts here.

The London Grand Tournament is over, and now it's time to look back at one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world. After weeks of preparation, practice games and planning, Jord and Steve finally put everything to the test on the tabletop.

In Episode 5 of Road to LGT, we sit down to review how the tournament went for both players. From the games themselves to the key moments that shaped their weekends, Jord and Steve break down their experiences, discussing what worked, what didn't go to plan, and the decisions that made the difference across their games.

We take a closer look at their individual matchups, the challenges they faced throughout the event, and the lessons they've taken away from competing at the London Grand Tournament. From tactical decisions and army performance to the highs and lows of tournament play, this is an honest look at how their preparation translated into real results on the tabletop.

After following the journey from list building and practice games through to the final stages of preparation, it's time to see how it all came together when it mattered most.

The London Grand Tournament is finally here. With one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world just days away, Jord and Steve enter the final week of preparation as they get their armies, game plans and tournament mindset ready for the weekend.

In Episode 4 of Road to LGT, we split the episode into two sections. First, Jord and Steve sit down for a final podcast-style discussion, looking back at their preparation so far, the lessons they've learned, and the key decisions they've made heading into LGT. With the event now just around the corner, there's no more time for major changes, it's all about making sure they're ready to execute their plans on the biggest stage.

Then, we head to the tabletop as both players deploy their armies and walk through their final tournament preparation. From deployment plans and opening moves to key considerations for their armies, this section focuses on making sure they know exactly how they want to approach their games when the first dice are rolled.

With the practice games done and the tournament almost here, the preparation phase is coming to an end. The armies are chosen, the plans are in place, and now it's time to put everything they've learned to the test.

The road to LGT is almost over… now it's time to play.

The London Grand Tournament is getting closer, and with one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world fast approaching, the pressure is starting to build. In Episode 3 of Road to LGT, Jord and Steve look back at a weekend of practice games as they put their current armies through their paces and start to see what is working, and what isn't.

With Jord testing his Space Wolves and Steve exploring Adeptus Mechanicus, the practice games provide an important opportunity to test their lists, game plans and tournament preparation against a variety of opponents. But after putting both armies through their first real tests, the big question is whether they're confident enough to stick with their current choices or whether it's time to go back to the drawing board.

We'll break down the key lessons from the weekend, the successes and mistakes from the games, and the changes that could shape their final LGT preparations. With limited time left before the event, every practice game matters, and the decisions made now could define their tournament weekend.

The road to LGT is well underway... but are Space Wolves and Adeptus Mechanicus here to stay?

The London Grand Tournament is getting closer, and the Road to LGT continues.

In Episode 2, Jord returns from the Epsom Downs GT, where he put the Space Wolves list discussed in the previous episode to the test. We take a look at how the army performed in a competitive environment, what Jord learned from the event, and whether the experience has changed his plans as preparations for LGT continue.

Meanwhile, after the discussions in Episode 1, Steve is beginning to narrow down his own army choice. We find out which faction he is leaning towards and why, as both players start making the important decisions that will shape their journey to one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world.

With tournament testing underway and army choices beginning to take shape, the preparation is becoming more serious. Every event, practice game and list adjustment brings Jord and Steve one step closer to London—and the challenge that awaits them at LGT.

The London Grand Tournament is on the horizon, and with one of the largest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world fast approaching, it's time for the preparation to begin. In the first episode of Road to LGT, Jord and Steve sit down to discuss their approach to the event and what it takes to prepare for a tournament of this scale.

We'll look at how they're approaching their army choices, the current competitive landscape, and the key decisions they need to make before heading to London. With thousands of players expected to battle it out, preparation will be crucial, and every decision made in the build-up could have a huge impact on the weekend.

We'll explore how Jord and Steve plan to test their armies, what they're looking for from their practice games, and the challenges that come with preparing for such a major event. From list building and refining their game plans to understanding what they expect to face across the tournament, this is where the journey to LGT begins.

After following the road to previous major events, this is the start of a brand-new journey, with the London Grand Tournament as the ultimate goal.

The Newport GT is finally here, and after weeks of preparation, practice games and putting our armies through their paces, it's time to find out how we actually did.

In the series finale of Road to Newport GT, Jord and Steve look back at the entire weekend, breaking down their results, key games, biggest highlights and toughest moments from the event.

We'll explore how our lists performed when put to the ultimate test, the decisions that paid off, the mistakes we made, and the lessons we learned throughout the tournament. We'll also look at some of the standout moments from the Newport GT and what made the event such a memorable weekend.

After following the journey from list building and preparation all the way through to the tournament itself, this is the final chapter of Road to Newport GT looking back at what worked, what didn't, and what we've taken away from the experience.

Jord and Stephen continue their Warhammer 40,000 tournament preparation for the Newport GT, breaking down a full weekend of practice games and putting their army lists, detachments and game plans through their paces.

With the International Teams Tournament (ITT) also on the horizon, we dive deeper into the unique challenges of Warhammer 40K Teams events. We discuss how to choose the right Primary Disposition for each player, the challenge of building a team where every player needs to cover a different Disposition, and how this affects army list construction, faction choices and pairings.

We break down our practice games, the decisions that worked, the mistakes we made, and what we've learned about preparing for competitive Warhammer 40,000. As the Newport GT gets closer, follow along as we refine our lists, improve our matchups and secondary scoring, and prepare for the demands of both singles and teams tournament play.

Jord and Stephen continue their Warhammer 40,000 tournament preparation for the Newport GT, breaking down a full weekend of practice games and putting their army lists, detachments and game plans through their paces.

With the International Teams Tournament (ITT) also on the horizon, we dive deeper into the unique challenges of Warhammer 40K Teams events. We discuss how to choose the right Primary Disposition for each player, the challenge of building a team where every player needs to cover a different Disposition, and how this affects army list construction, faction choices and pairings.

We break down our practice games, the decisions that worked, the mistakes we made, and what we've learned about preparing for competitive Warhammer 40,000. As the Newport GT gets closer, follow along as we refine our lists, improve our matchups and secondary scoring, and prepare for the demands of both singles and teams tournament play.

Join Jord and Steve as they begin their road to the Newport Open GT, breaking down everything that goes into preparing for a major Warhammer 40,000 tournament. In this episode, they discuss the armies they're considering, the reasoning behind their choices, how they're approaching list construction, and the practice plan they'll follow in the weeks leading up to the event.

Whether you're preparing for your own tournament or simply enjoy competitive 40k, this series offers an insight into the testing, decision-making, and preparation that happens before the first dice are rolled.

Stephen and Dave talk about all the biggest changes in 11th Edition.

We're back finally in 2026, with Stephen and Dave talking about Steve's recent run with Deathwatch, what his list does and why it works, as well as also talking a bit about the current meta.

Stephen and Dave talk about all of the recent changes to the game, including the new detachments for several factions gifted to us all by the Red Gobbo, as well as the December 2025 Dataslate and Munitorum Field Manual points changes.

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Stephen and Dave are back to finish reviewing Codex: Drukhari, discussing all detachments available to the faction as well as what Stephen has learned from playing the Dark Eldar in three recent events.

Stephen returns finally to talk about his new love: the Drukhari Codex. He and Dave review the Drukhari Army rule and all of the datasheets, saving the detachments for next episode.

The Handsomest Man in 40K is back to help Dave review the return of the short kings of the 41st Millenium in the Leagues of Votann Codex. Jake and Dave talk about the 5 new detachments and all of the new and changed datasheets in the book. Huge thanks to Games Workshop for sending us a preview copy of the codex so that we can bring you this episode as soon as possible!

Jordan and Dave talk about Codex: Emperor's Children and how it fairs in the meta now that it has been out for a couple of months.

Behold! The Vikings of the 40K universe have arrived, reaving their way across the tabletop with some amazing new miniatures and some of the best datasheets in 10th edition!

Join us as Dave and Jord talk through why this codex and these new models from Games Workshop are amazing, and why Jord is considering moving from his beloved Blood Angels to the wolf-kin of the Space Marines.

Hey, all you Vanguard Tacticians! Strap in to your daemonically-possessed walking war engines and listen to all the new tools, tactics, detachment rules and stratagems that the Chaos Gods have bestowed upon you in the new Codex: Chaos Knights.

Stephen and Dave review the new balance dataslate and major points changes for Warhammer 40,000.