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Stephen Box

Welcome to the Vanguard Tactics Podcast!

This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more confident 40K player. 

Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it is personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top.  Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching career, the Vanguard Tactics Academy, he emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play above winning at all costs.

Your host is Dave Kolmel, a combat veteran turned lawyer who has had a passion for the game of 40K since 1995.  Dave loves every aspect of the hobby, and loves talking about it with Stephen and the show's various guests, encouraging and spreading Stephen's motto of sportsmanship and fair play both on the podcast and at tournaments.

Come join us to learn about Warhammer 40,000, how to be a better player and opponent at the tabletop, and how to get the most out of this amazing hobby.

The Vanguard Tactics Podcast

Dave is joined by new VT team member TJ Lanigan to talk about the Sons of Prospero and the ways of their forbidden, corrupted magic.
 
And also Magnus did nothing wrong.

Warhammer 40K: Thousand Sons Index

Dave and Mike review the newest Balance Dataslate, points updates, and the biggest winners and losers of this round of updates to 40K!

Warhammer 40K: December 2024 Balance Dataslate

Steve and Dave provide an overview of the new army rule for the High Elves of the 41st Millenium, as well as the 8 new detachments and the major unit changes (there's a lot of them) in this new codex from Games Workshop for Warhammer 40,000.

Warhammer 40K - Codex Aeldari Introduction

Dave and Mike Costello review the new detachments and the rules for all of the new Death Korps of Krieg models in the new Codex: Astra Militarum.
 
NOTE: we apologize if there's any sound issue with Dave's mic. His cat knocked it off the table last week and now it needs to be replaced (the microphone, not the cat). I'll get a new microphone as soon as possible.

Warhammer 40K: Codex Astra Militarum

Dave and Stephen talk all about the big update to the game that dropped in March.

Warhammer 40K: March 2025 Balance Dataslate and Points Update

In this special episode, Stephen and Jordan talk about burnout in Warhammer, how to recognize it and how to deal with it.

Warhammer 40K: Dealing with Burnout in your Gameplay

Hey, all!! We're getting back to a schedule finally! In this one, Dave reviews the brand new Death Guard Codex with the Disgustingly Resilient Podcast's infected hosts, Aiden Smalley and David Turner!! 
 
Another big thank you to Games Workshop for sending us preview copies of this codex so that we could get the review out to you all much sooner!

Warhammer 40K: Codex: Death Guard Review

Jord and Dave talk about the highlights of the new World Eaters Codex that Games Workshop has just released.

Wahammer 40K: World Eaters Codex Review

In this episode Stephen Box interviews LVO runner up Matt Lorah on his recent success with his Custodes list. 
 
If you are interested in attending Warhammer 40k tournaments and want to know more about what it takes to podium, how to critically analyse your army list but still play the game in the right way with sportsmanship and fair play at the forefront then this episode will be perfect for you.

How to podium at a 40k Super Major - Matt Lorah

Nacmund Mission Review - Warhammer 40k book review
 
 
 
In this episode Dave Kolmel (new host) and Stephen Box go through everything you need to know to excel at Warhammer 40k when it comes to playing the new missions.
 
 
 
We go over each and every mission in the new Grand tournament mission pack Nacmund. 
 
 
 
Stephen dives deep into some top strategies for each mission and some considerations for the new and changed secondary missions.

Nacmund Mission Review - Warhammer 40k book review

Jake Harding returns to the show to talk with Dave about the changes to the Leagues of Votann after the September 2023 Balance Dataslate and points changes, and their recent meteoric rise from Zero to Meta Hero in competitive standings.

Warhammer 40,000: The Leagues of Votann Index Revisited

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