Rolling Recklessly: A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Podcast

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, Grizzly dives into a huge week for Age of Sigmar fans — four new Battleforce boxes, the eerie tease of Warhammer Quest: Darkwater, and the latest updates from the local community at J & J Gaming Factory. 

🗡️ What You’ll Hear Today: 

• Full breakdown of the new Battleforce lineup — Skaven, Sylvaneth, Soulblight Gravelords, and Gloomspite Gitz. 

• First impressions of Warhammer Quest:...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we take a deep dive into one of the most unique armies in the Death Grand Alliance: the Ossiarch Bonereapers. Born from Nagash’s vision of a perfect legion, the Bonereapers march across the Mortal Realms collecting their grim Bone-Tithe. 

🦴 What you’ll hear in this episode: 

• The origins of the Bonereapers after the Necroquake. 

• Katakros’s revival, his clash with Archaon, and the Sie...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we dive deep into one of the most defining eras in the history of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar — the Soul Wars. 

🌑 What you’ll hear in this episode: 

• Nagash’s grand plan to bind every soul through the Black Pyramid. 

• How the Necroquake shattered the realms, unleashing endless death magic and spawning armies of Nighthaunt. 

• The rise of Lady Olynder, the Ossiarch Bonereapers, and ...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we break down one of the most exciting milestones in Warhammer: Age of Sigmar — building your first 1,000 point army. Whether you’re moving up from Spearhead games or just starting your collection, 1,000 points is the perfect stepping stone into the full game. 

🛡️ What you’ll hear in this episode: 

• Why 1,000 points is the bridge between small games and the full 2,000-point battlefield. 

In this faction focus, we march alongside the Cities of Sigmar — the beating heart of Order in the Mortal Realms. From the shining triumphs of Hammerhal and Excelsis to the doomed Dawnbringer Crusades that never made it, we explore the lore, the heroes, and the stories that make these cities more than just walls and battlements. 

🛡️ What you’ll hear in this episode: 

• The rise and fall of the Dawnbringer Crusades, including key v...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we continue our dive into the Mortal Realms’ grand narrative, moving from the chaos of the Realmgate Wars into a new chapter of resilience and rebuilding: the Seeds of Hope. 

🌱 What you’ll hear in this episode: 

• How Sigmar and his allies planted fragile “Seeds of Hope” across the realms to reclaim land from Chaos. 

• The rise of great bastions like Hammerhal, Phoenicium, Greywater Fas...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, Robert (aka Grizzly) takes a wide-angle look at where Warhammer: Age of Sigmar stands today in its 4th Edition. From the hobby desk to the tournament tables, this is a snapshot of the Mortal Realms right now. 

🖌 Hobby Corner: 

• Progress on Seraphon Kroxigors 

• Community builds for Cursed City and Kill Team Volkus terrain at J & J Gaming Factory 

• New additions to the backl...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we branch out into a deep dive on one of the most thematic and magical armies in Age of Sigmar: the Sylvaneth. From their roots in the World-That-Was to their battles in the Realmgate Wars and beyond, the children of Alarielle embody both the beauty of growth and the fury of nature’s wrath. 🌿⚔️

Here’s what you’ll hear:

🌳 Lore & Origins — The story of the Sylvaneth, Alarielle’s rebirth, and...

Some of the best games of Age of Sigmar aren’t about who wins or loses — they’re about the laughs, the bad dice, and the stories built across the table. In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, I take a step away from lore and gameplay to talk about something just as important: community.

🏰 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why local communities are the glue that keeps the hobby alive.

• How we started small at J & J Gaming Facto...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we take a deep dive into Spearhead — the brand-new way to play Warhammer: Age of Sigmar. Whether you’re brand new to the hobby or a veteran looking for a faster, smaller-scale format, Spearhead is the perfect entry point into 4th Edition.

🗡️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• What Spearhead is and how it reimagines Age of Sigmar.

• How Spearhead naturally teaches core playstyles — from aggressi...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we dive into the first great saga of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar — the Realmgate Wars. This is where the story of the Mortal Realms truly begins, as Sigmar unleashes his Stormcast Eternals against the forces of Chaos.

⚡ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The dawn of the Realmgate Wars and the Stormcast’s first thunderous strikes.

• Alarielle’s rebirth and the battles for Ghyran.

• The hunt for Ghal Ma...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, I dive into the fundamentals of gameplay and strategy in Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.

We’ll cover the five core playstyles — from aggressive armies that smash straight ahead, to tricksy movement-based armies, to the toolbox flexibility of Stormcast. I share list-building basics with examples from my own Sylvaneth and Seraphon armies, and how to tie your lists into battle tactics.

We’ll also talk ab...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, we dive deep into one of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar’s most iconic factions — the Seraphon. From their cosmic origins and the Great Plan of the Old Ones, to painting dinos and how they perform on the tabletop in 4th Edition, this episode is packed with lore, hobby insights, and gameplay strategy.

• Lore Deep Dive: The Seraphon’s origin in the World-That-Was, Lord Kroak’s enduring will, Celestial...

In this episode of Rolling Recklessly, Robert breaks down one of the most important parts of the Warhammer hobby: choosing your army. Whether you’re brand new to Age of Sigmar or looking to dive into a second (or third!) faction, this guide covers the key things to think about before committing.

We’ll cover:

• Rule of Cool – why picking the army that excites you is always the best starting point.

• Accessibility of Models – seasonal b...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Rolling Recklessly! With Jesse out this week, Robert takes a solo deep dive into the lore foundations of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.

We’ll cover:

• The End Times — Archaon’s apocalyptic invasion and how the Skaven’s schemes (from dragging down Morrslieb to their invasion of Lustria and alliance with Archaon) accelerated the destruction of the World That Was.

• The Age of Myth — the rebirth of civili...

🎲 Rolling Recklessly — Episode 1: How I Got Into Warhammer + Lessons for New Hobbyists

• In the first episode of Rolling Recklessly, Robert shares how he and his girlfriend first discovered Warhammer through a D&D group, what armies they’ve built since, a hobby update on his Gloomspite Gitz project, and three key lessons he wishes he knew when starting out in the hobby. From painting Sylvaneth to rolling dice with the communi...