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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

Want to know everything there is to know about the new Orks 9th edition codex? If you are an Orks player, looking to play as Orks, or want to know the top tactics for going against the Orks, then this podcast will help you understand the top tactics, combos and abilities in the new codex along with how these apply on the table.
 
In this episode we are joined by VT coaches, Aaron Kennedy and Jack Downing, along with legendary Ork player Rich Kilton!

New Orks Warhammer 40K Codex Review

In this episode, we talk to the Western Australian winning championship team captain Pete and vice-captain Locki all about their success as a Warhammer 40K team and the tips and tricks of how to achieve this success.
 

 If you are into Warhammer 40K team events or have been considering creating your own team then this episode is perfect for you! Join us as we talk all about pairings, team events, what it's like working as a team in 40K and so much more!

Warhammer 40K team events. Tactics and strategies for teams.

Getting the most from your Warhammer 40K army
 
 
 
On this week’s show, VT coach and VT’s head of education Michale Costello and I sit down and discuss how you can perform at your best with your favourite army, no matter how hot it is in the meta. 
 
 
 
Often Michael and I tend to choose off Meta armies for events as we enjoy the creative side of list building and the challenge. 
 
 
 
If you want to hear about why we took the armies that we did to the recent GT along with some of the lessons that’s we learned this will be a great show. 
 
 
 
We also have James from Siege Studios join us and takes us through some top dry aka (damp) brushing tips to help get your Warhammer 40k models battle ready. 
 
 
 
If you want to see all of the details and show notes check out the blog page on the VT website. 
 
 
 
Play. Progress. Perform.

Getting the most from your Warhammer 40k army

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

This week, Dave hosts a roundtable discussion with Vanguard Tactics Coaches Michael Costello (Deathwatch and Space Marines), Kyle Grundy (Tau Empire), Ben Jones (Drukhari), Matt Lorah (Craftworld Aeldari), and Nick Keever (AdMech) to talk about the effect the Warhammer 40k Balance Dataslate will have on their respective faction specialities.

How the Balance Update impacts your Warhammer 40k army, we asked the experts.

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