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First Rank Wargaming - A Warhammer Podcast

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First Rank Wargaming is a Warhammer Podcast where Ben and Dave are joined by personalities from around the community share their thoughts and feelings on the game and their lives. Each episode will see a different theme around the Warhammer hobby, highlighting all the things that we all love and hat

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 22 min
Latest: 12 Dec 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 19 min

Second Rank Fire Episode 24 - Dadhammering

In this episode we talk all about our experiences of the combination of hobbying and parenthood. We go through how we felt the hobby was impacted by becoming a parent, how we've had to adapt our hobby time and whether or not the hobby has become even more important to us since. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on:…

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S1 · E23 · 28 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 23 - World Championship Reveals
In this episode we go through all of our thoughts on the reveals that came from the Warhammer World Championships. From all the highs to all the lows, we go through what we really loved, what we didn't love so much, and what we're excited for in the near future. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_wargaming/…
S1 · E22 · 14 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 22 - Gambit Gaming
In this episode Ben can finally spend the entire episode talking about how much he loves Gambit Gaming. The owner of the company, James, joins us to discuss how he got into the hobby when he was younger and what the inspiration was behind him starting the company.Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. --------------------------------------------------------------------Find us…
S1 · E21 · 31 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 21 - Talking Ultramarines with Stibio Primaris
In this episode we are joined by our resident Ultramarine expert, Stibio Primaris. We go through all of your questions about Ultramarines, including why they are so boring andwhat Stibio is looking forward to in the future of all things blueberry. It's always such a pleasure to have Stibio on and this was no exception to that rule. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun andinteresting topics in future episodes.…
S1 · E20 · 17 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 20 - Are Vehicles Too Weak in 40k?
In this episode we talk all about the pros and cons of vehicles in 40k, including whether we consider them to be too weak (or too strong) and why. We give our ideas of how we'd adapt the current rule set or even the direction we'd take vehicles and monsters in the next edition. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on:…
S1 · E19 · 3 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 19 - Why has Old World fallen flat on it's face?
In this episode we talk all about why we think that Old World hasn't been as popular as it could have been and how we'd have approached it's launch. We also talk about how we think Old World should be taken forward in the future. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_wargaming/…
S1 · E18 · 19 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 18 - LunaBaconPaints
In this episode we are joined by Luna, aka LunaBacon (or LunaBaconPaints on Instagram). We talk all about Luna's dream projects, what got her into streaming and what it would take to get her playing again. It was great to chat with Luna about what drives her to stream and why it's better than painting on your own. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun andinteresting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Find us…
S1 · E17 · 5 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 17 - Talking Women in Warhammer with Em
In this episode we are joined by Em, aka EldarExarch, aka one half of the fantastic Sisters of Eldar. We talk all about Em's journey in the hobby, from starting up the hobby as a way to get through failed surgery, all the way through to now and her adventures to bring all the women in Warhammer together in one place! It was such a pleasure to have Em on the podcast and it was so enjoyable to dive into how we can all improve diversity and inclusivity in the hobby. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section.…
S1 · E16 · 22 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 16 - Should Characters be Better in 40k?
In this episode we talk all about how we'd change up the way that characters are used in 10th Edition 40k. It was a fascinating conversations about where various characters shine, and (more importantly) where they don't, and how we'd look to adapt the current rule set to improve their use. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on:…
S1 · E15 · 8 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 15 - Dedicating Ourselves to the Chaos Gods
In this episode we open our minds to the warp and decide which of the four chaos gods we would dedicate ourselves to. We talk all about our favourite (and least favourite) aspects of the gods and even go as far as ranking the Primarch models in 40k Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun andinteresting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/…
S1 · E14 · 25 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 14 - Insider Trading 11th Edition
In this episode we discuss all things 11th edition. As 10th edition progresses, we all know that 11th is coming sooner rather than later. We talk all about how we want the loreto progress and what boxset and models we want to see as part of the 11th edition release. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun andinteresting topics in future episodes. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/…
S1 · E13 · 11 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 13 - Covering All Bases
In this episode the wonderful Jade, aka j_littlen.creates, aka the diarama queen joins us to talk about why making diaramas is better than painting warhammer. Jade has such aunique view to the hobby, never really having been into warhammer specifically, bringing her artistic background to the fore. It was fascinating to talk through her thought processes and why she gets so much joy from making them. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in…
S1 · E12 · 27 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 12 - How are all the named characters still alive?
In this episode we talk about why we think that all the named characters in the game are surviving in this supposed grimdark future and why we think GW should take more risks. There are (as always) many many tangents that spawn off the side to do with what new characters we'd like to see and which characters sorely need a refresh. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun andinteresting topics in future episodes.…
S1 · E11 · 13 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 11 - How Many Points Should a 40k Game Be?
In this episode we talk all about points and what number we consider to be optimal for a 40k game. It quickly escalates to talking all about the progression of points in 40k over the years, how competative play is driving the game and how we'd adapt points and list building to improve the game. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on:…
S1 · E10 · 29 May 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 10 - Storming the Gatehouse
In this episode we bring it back and talk all about the base with Mike from Gatehouse Gaming UK. As an area that both Ben and Dave are getting more into, it was fascinating to see Mike's passion for basing and how he brings his horticulture background into the hobby. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/…
S1 · E9 · 16 May 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 9 - Second Ranking Primarchs
In this episode we talk all about our favourite Primarchs from 30k and 40k, which our favourite models are and why certain Primarchs need more love. It was great to delve into our love of the lore and our wishes for future Primarchs in the 40k universe. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun andinteresting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/…
S1 · E8 · 2 May 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 8 - Mental Health with Pete
I'll start with a bit of a content warning - Pete, Dave and I all talk about quite sensitive mental health issues during this episode and we are all open and honest aboutsituations from our past and how the hobby and community has helped us move through things. We also get to hear more about some of Pete's charity challenges and all about his Mental Health nights and how/where that all started! Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future…
S1 · E7 · 18 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 7 - The Siege of Second Rank Fire
It was our absolute pleasure to host James from Siege Studios/Siege Scenics for this episode. We got the chance to chat all about James' history in the hobby, how he got started with Siege Studios and what fun and exciting things he's got in the future with Siege Scenics. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on:…
S1 · E6 · 4 Apr 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 6 - A Heretical Therapy Session
Dan from Heresy is my Therapy joins us on the Second Rank Fire podcast to chat about all things AdeptiCon and Slap Chop. Dan is truly a master of speed painting and it wasgreat to hear about how he moved towards that style of painting, including some great tips on how he achieves his look. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. -------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on:…
S2 · E5 · 21 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 5 - Dear Past Me...
In this episode we take ourselves back in time a little bit to tell our younger selves that life won't be too bad and what we should and shouldn't avoid in the hobby! It was fun to sit down and talk about the things that we'd have done differently in the hobby and the reassurances that we'd give ourselves in order to grow into the hobby we love so much. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes.…
S1 · E39 · 7 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 39 - DiceandPigment
I'll kick off by saying that this episode is a bit dated, Norm and I recorded this a long time ago and it's only just found it's way out of the editing pile. I left it some slightly dated conversation as it led to some really good extra bits that Norm and I went through. Norm and I have been talking about him coming on the podcast and it really was a pleasure to finally have him on. We got the chance to talk all about his favourite models and our general aversion to GW resin and finecast!Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything…
S1 · E4 · 21 Feb 2025 · 2 hr 3 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 4 - The Kieran Show Take Over
The Kieran Show are in the house and taking over Second Rank Fire! It was really nice to catch up with the two Kierans who have been a friend of the show pretty much since it started. It was amazing to chat with them about how much they've grown since the last time we caught up on First Rank Fire, and what all of their plans are for the future. Also, expect some crazy targets set by them too! Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future…
S1 · E3 · 7 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 3 - Hobby Burnout
We're back and this time we're hitting a subject close to our hearts - hobby burnout. It's something that everyone in the hobby has encountered at one point or another and we thought it was really important to have it as a topic early on. We talk all about what can cause hobby burnout and how we (and you) tackle our burnouts to make sure we still enjoy the hobby we all love. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes.…
S1 · E2 · 24 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 59 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 2 - Warhammer 40k vs Age of Sigmar
After a little break (thanks illness), we are back and getting straight into the hard hitting stuff. We go through all the fun hobbying we've been doing since the last episode and over the Winter break, what we've got coming up and then into the main topic itself. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. We'll be aiming to have more fun and interesting topics in future episodes. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on Instagram…
S1 · E38 · 29 Nov 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 38 - The Return of Dayjoyofpaintin
Jack's back! Dajoyofpaintin is back in the First Rank Fire interview chair and it was an absolute joy to have him back. Jack's dedication to the community and the hobby is always amazing to see in person and I fully recommend checking him out! Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come and find us https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/ https://discord.gg/dH8vTuszcH https://www.instagram.com/dajoyofpaintin/…
S1 · E37 · 22 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 37 - Lady Khaine Returns
Another returning guest arrives in the First Rank Fire Headquarters. This time around we've got Chloe, aka Lady Khaine. I really enjoy Chloe's energy and views on the hobby and it was good to sit down with her to discuss everything from the credibility of slap chop all the way through to who we want to kill us in the 40k universe. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come and find us…
S1 · E36 · 15 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 36 - Stibio Primaris Returns
It's interview time again and, for the very first time, we have a returning guest. Stibio joins me and we chat all about what he's been up to since we last spoke. It really felt like we just carried on from where we left off all that time ago! Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come and find us https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/ https://discord.gg/dH8vTuszcH https://www.instagram.com/stibioprimaris/…
8 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
Second Rank Fire Episode 1 - The One Where It All Began
And so it begins! The very first episode of Second Rank Fire is here and what a lovely way to kick off. Come and check out what targets we've set each other and what we've been looking at in the news recently. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/ https://www.instagram.com/dave_hobby_corner/…
S1 · E39 · 1 Nov 2024 · 49 min
Episode 35 - Dave_Hobby_Corner
In this episode I got to chat with the brand new co-host of the Second Rank Fire podcast, Dave (aka Dave_hobby_corner). While Dave and I have been chatting for a while, it was really nice to sit down and have some dedicated time to chat and get to know some of his journey in the hobby. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/…
25 Oct 2024 · 19 min
A Welcome to the New First Rank Fire/Second Rank Fire
First Rank Fire is back, but with some changes! Ben and Dave explain what the future of First Rank Fire looks like and what to expect in the upcoming episodes. Let us know if you've got any ideas for future podcasts, including topics, guests, challenges or anything in the comment section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/first_rank_fire/ https://www.instagram.com/dave_hobby_corner/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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First Rank Wargaming - A Warhammer Podcast is a English leisure & travel podcast from First Rank Wargaming. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: First Rank Wargaming
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 1 hr 22 min
Latest episode: 12 Dec 2025
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