Grown Men Playing with Toys
Join us as friends (strategic, stoic “Erik” and observant, energetic “Steve”) discuss topics and experiences that surround their world of Warhammer gaming.
Our goal is to explore the intersection of casual and competitive 40K thru a balance sharing stories about our funniest, most frustrating, or straight up craziest Warhammer experiences (Steve’s goal) with deep, analytical thinking about the game and how to improve at it (Erik’s goal). Beyond that, it’s an excuse for two friends to talk and share how the lessons learned playing with our toy soldiers have enriched our lives and deepened our friendship.”
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
Grown Men Playing with Toys
Latest Episodes
28 - No More "And Then....."
In this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve do what grown men do best — argue about made-up words on plastic soldiers and ask the question no Warhammer 40K content creator has been serious enough to tackle: are ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:22:42
27 - List Hammer, Math Hammer, Feelings Hammer
In this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve discuss the community’s negative reaction to a recent Warhammer 40K Balance Dataslate. The conversation frames players’ reactions as a progression thru the steps of:&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:12:06
26 - We've Forgotten What We're Fighting For
In this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve discuss being intentional about monitoring the pace of a game of Warhamer 40K. They share a framework for breaking pacing into two approaches—“tempo and trade”&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:01:26
25 - I Think I C'Tan, I Think I C'Tan....
In this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve recap their recent Tabletop Simulator game of Warhammer 40K, where Steve took on Cousin Josh. They talk about how the matchup was setup as a "Steve faces the Boogeyman...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:13:55
24 - How Our Gorilla Got His Groove Back
In this episode of the "Grown Men Playing With Toys" podcast, Erik and Steve delve into what constitutes a 'good game' in their Warhammer 40K sessions. They emphasize the importance of immersion, challenge, and long-term strategic value. Erik d...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:09:32
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