Mini Takes Podcast
The hottest takes on everything in the Miniature Hobby, Warhammer 40K, Warhammer The Old World, Age of Sigmar, Bolt Action, Dungeons and Dragons, and more. Subscribe and leave your takes below. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
The hottest takes on everything in the Miniature Hobby, Warhammer 40K, Warhammer The Old World, Age of Sigmar, Bolt Action, Dungeons and Dragons, and more. Subscribe and leave your takes below. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Episodes

May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
39 min
This week we have a new three topic format for the show. Shane and Austin will discuss the latest reveals with Battleshock in 11th edition 40K, the apparent lack of rules knowledge by GW talking heads, and the loss of rules crunch in Crusade games. Also Austin is a gnome again. Let us know down below what your mini takes are.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

May 22, 2026
Has Games Workshop Killed the Terrain Hobby?
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
45 min
This week Shane and Austin tackle the reveal of UV printed terrain from Games Workshop. Is terrain painting going to be in trouble with this Warhammer reveal? Is this a new golden age for players if Warhammer 40K? Are our wallets about to be hurting from it? We cover it all in this week’s podcast. Let us know below what you think of pre-painted Warhammer.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
49 min
Have you drifted away from Warhammer? Has life taken you down a different path? Are you getting the itch to jump back in with the announcement of the new 11th Edition? Then this episode is for you. This week Shane and Austin discuss how to get yourself reacquainted with the game and able to jump back into all the action and fun. What to be on the look out for and what purchases to make. There's never been a better time to hop back into the hobby. Let us know below if you're returning to 40k from a hobby break. Join ourDiscord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

May 8, 2026
So you want to get into Warhammer 40K?
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
48 min
This week Shane and Austin discuss the best way a new player can get into Warhammer 40K. With the new 11th edition coming soon, we thought it would be a good time to explore this topic. From what boxes to buy, which paints, and the tools you need we discuss it all. Let us know down below how your experience went when you were just getting into the hobby.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mini-takes-podcast/id1702637657

May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
57 min
This week Mini Takes is taking a break from covering the new of Warhammer 40k 11th Edition and instead we're hitting the frontlines. In this episode Shane and Austin discuss the WW2 tabletop wargame Bolt Action from Warlord games and to what degree your models should be historically accurate. Do you agree more with Shane's laissez faire approach to painting army men or do you align more with Austin's academic level research for painting plastic? Let us know below! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp

Apr 24, 2026
Combat Is Better Than Ever in 11th Edition 40K
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
49 min
This week Austin and Shane take a look at the new rules for combat in 11th Edition Warhammer 40K. With new rules to charging, combat order, and overruns we’re seeing the new direction being taken. Let us know below, what combat change are you most interested in? Give us your miniature takes.
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Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
52 min
This week Shane and Austin discuss the newest terrain rules for 11th edition Warhammer 40k. With new rules for hiding units and rectangular objectives, there's a lot to unpack. Also cheaters might be in the hot seat for this one. Let us know below what you think of the new terrain rules.
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Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
48 min
In this exciting first episode of Mini Takes, Shane and Austin discuss the new mission and detachment format in 11th edition Warhammer 40k. It appears GW is retooling matched play to play more into the narrative aspect of the game making battles feel more true to the lore instead of an exercise of standing on circle mats. Let us know what you think below, are you excited for the new missions?https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp

Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
7 min
In the past three years this podcast has grown and evolved and we want to thank everyone that has joined us for the ride. As the show has evolved so have Shane and Austin. Today we sign off for the last time on 40k Fanatics and announce the start of our new podcast called Mini Takes Podcast, for our audio listeners this is just a name change. We will continue to talk about Warhammer 40k but we will be expanding to new games and topics in the miniature wargame and tabletop genre. Thank you to all our viewers.
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Apr 3, 2026
11th Edition is 10.5 Confirmed
Apr 3, 2026
Apr 3, 2026
51 min
We are getting our first peeks at 11th edition Warhammer 40K and it’s starting to look like a further refinement of 10th. Today Shane and Austin discuss what you know so far.
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40k Fanatics
Welcome all 40k fanatics! We are here to provide you with quality Warhammer 40,000 lore description. Coupled with the colorful commentary of our speakers of course! Get ready to fall in love with the universe we care so much about. Whether it's through the colorful nature of the orks, the noble yet stoic space marines, or the shifty and treacherous path of chaos. We will help you navigate and learn about the hobby, lore, and game. Follow us into the grim dark future of the 41st millennium where there is only war!




