Midlife Heresy: A Warhammer Podcast

Confessions of the Plastic Addicted - feat. Black Mantle

Today, Midlife Heresy commits the ultimate midlife sin: competence. For our very first guest episode, we’re joined by the masterminds behind Black Mantle to discuss how grown adults end up spending their precious evening hours edge-highlighting tiny plastic shoulders. We dive deep into hobby origin stories, confront our collective Piles of Shame, and ask the hard-hitting questions: Are airbrushes essential tools or just expensive propaganda? Why does everyone secretly want to drink the paint water? Plus, Matt and Lucas pitch some groundbreaking (and deeply unhinged) new product ideas, including an alarm system designed to save your £30 brush from a caffeine-induced death. Grab a beverage, hide your grey plastic, and join the heresy.

Space Marines - Your Gateway Drug to 40k

Let’s be honest: your Warhammer 40K addiction started with a box of Space Marines. It's okay, you’re in a safe space. This week, we’re dissecting the "gateway drug" of the grimdark future. We break down why everyone starts with these genetic super-soldiers, why they’re incredibly forgiving on the tabletop, and how to choose a Chapter you’ll actually still love after painting your 40th identical shoulder pad. Whether you want to play the poster-boy Ultramarines or tragic space vampires, we’ve got your roadmap to avoid the dreaded "default army guy" syndrome.

Exterminatus: The Heresy or Not Special

Grab your Rosette and prepare to judge, because this week we’re playing Inquisitor with the hobby we love/hate. From the mortal sin of "Tactical Grey" armies to the questionable morality of chasing the meta, we’re ruling on what’s acceptable in the 41st Millennium and what deserves a viral orbital bombardment.Is 3D printing a whole army a crime against the Golden Throne? Is canceling a game because your kid has a fever a valid excuse, or just low-tier cowardice? We’re settling the arguments that ruin friendships, break gaming groups, and make your spouse wonder why you own 4,000 points of unpainted plastic.

Why is this Space Marine Sticky? A Parent’s Guide to Grimdark Chaos

In this episode we tackle the ultimate tactical nightmare: introducing your offspring to the hobby without filing for bankruptcy or losing your sanity. We’ve all had the dream of a tactical protégé sitting across the table, but the reality involves more spilled Nuln Oil, broken models and chewed dice than the codex prepares you for. Join us as we bridge the gap from Peppa Pig to Plasma Guns and hear why sometimes the greatest victory is losing a game to a six-year-old.

Hollywood Heresy: They Made the Emperor Relatable

This week, we’re tackling the terrifying prospect of Henry Cavill finally bringing the 41st Millennium to the silver screen. Is the world ready for a multi-million dollar budget dedicated to space-fascists and self flagellation? Can Hollywood resist the urge to give a Chaos Cultist a quirky redemption arc, humorous quips and a "relatable" backstory?