Forty Thousand Hurts

Episode 16: Big Ideas

This week it's a waffley one! We talk about how we've learned, grown, changed since starting the pod. We talk about how we feel about things now, Lumi talks about the T'au and cannot be stopped, we bitch about Games Workshop, we decide to start three other podcasts. And so on. But most importantly we have a lot of fun, at a time where various podmates have been feeling the strain somewhat. Let us know! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521992/fan_mail/new] All our stuff: https://linktr.ee/fortythousandhurts

Episode 15: And now, Trench Crusade

This week we take a detour away from 40K, to talk about El's most recent fascination, Trench Crusade! The initial idea was to compare 40K and TC a lot more, but, uh, it's mostly just El talking about her various opinions. Sorry. Along the way, we lose Lumi to a warp portal, discuss why tit armour is very stupid, and look at several of the ways that Trench Crusade's online resources are hilariously better than 40K's. Seriously, just google for yourself and you'll see. Episode artwork by Mike Franchina. Let us know! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521992/fan_mail/new] All our stuff: https://linktr.ee/fortythousandhurts

Episode 14: A Legionary Primer (FUN edition) [Featuring: Dan]

Settling into an already distressing 2026 we're rounding out our little trio of episodes on Space Marines by skimming along each Traitor legion. Much like episode 11, we give you a taste of the various legions - who they are, how they came to be, and what their general issue is. By the magic of editing we're joined by friend of the show Dan to hear about why the Iron Hands are relatable to the over 40s. ALSO Lumi does a scream that was SO LOUD I had to muffle it down to about 20% of the original volume, and it's STILL scary. So watch for that. Lumi, secret World Eater? Who knows. Let us know! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521992/fan_mail/new] All our stuff: https://linktr.ee/fortythousandhurts

Episode 13: Holly's First Game!

Happy new year everyone, I'm sure it will be better than last year and that several geopolitically insane things haven't already happened. BUT DID YOU KNOW that in the dying days of 2025, Holly had her first game? Well she did, and you better bet that we're gonna talk about it. This episode, El and Holly chatter about the value of cool moments, why being overconfident is an excellent way to invite comeuppance, and how satisfying it is to destroy a Warlord by running him over with a tank (spoiler: Holly says it's very satisfying). Come hang as we go over the wreckage that inevitably follows a first game. Let us know! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521992/fan_mail/new] All our stuff: https://linktr.ee/fortythousandhurts

Episode 12: Christmas Wishes

Ho ho ho! It's a time of wonder and joy and we'd all like a break please. So we're having a fun one. We go round the table and bounce around the various magical wishes we have, hoping for a christmas miracle to make them turn up in the game please. We also debate if the Emperor controls the weather, Lumi argues that the Skaven should be part of the the T'au empire, and most importantly Holly wishes for more tanks. Have a lovely holiday. For Holly's guest appearance on the lesbian book podcast Cliterature, please check out their instagram @cliterature_pod Let us know! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521992/fan_mail/new] All our stuff: https://linktr.ee/fortythousandhurts