This is a Deepthought-style chat where Hydra and I take a deep dive on the topic of 3D sculpting and printing: what it means for the Hobby, whether it's GW's fault we're all mad for it, and whether it will deliver on every hobbyist's dream of u

XA18: Talking Hobby & Iran with The_Zolak

Oct 13th, 2022 1h 23m

Our thanks to The_Zolak for joining us on the recent episode of the Creature Conference to update us on what is going on in Iran right now, and how we can help.Here's the link to the Amnesty International petition Sam referenced:https://www.amn

XA E17: Kroot Killteam Review

Oct 12th, 2022 32m 50s

Here's a deep dive into my thoughts on the new Kroot models that were recently previewed. I talk about my history with Kroot, what I like about the kit, and where I think there could be some improvements. If you'd like to watch the video versio

E16: The Hive Mind reacts to Parasite of Mortrex

Mar 23rd, 2022 36m 34s

Here's a cut from our recent Creature Conference episode where we gathered together a collection of Tyranid artists to react to the reveal of Games Workshop's first new Tyranid model in nearly 8 years: The Parasite of Mortrex! We also touch on

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E15: Project Arvus Charity Draw for Ukraine

Mar 7th, 2022 16m

Here's a short cut from last week's episode of the #CreatureConference, all about the Hydra/Momma Negan charity event for Ukraine: Project Arvus.If you'd like to find out more about how to support #ProjectArvus, the best place is likely Momma N

E14: Incoming Tyranids - Rumours, Expectations, & Wishlisting

Feb 28th, 2022 50m 28s

Here's a supercut of our discussions about Tyranid rumours from the #CreatureConference over the last couple of months, as well as all of our hopes for what we'll see in the upcoming Tyranid release wave. If you'd like to share your own hopes

E13: Playing Tabletop with Kids - Apple Picking 28

Feb 7th, 2022 37m 35s

In this short cut from the most recent #CreatureConference streams, Hydra shares a new game he's created to help his 4 year old son grasp the basics of tabletop gaming. The game's called Apple Picking 28, and he explains the collaborative desig

EP 12: No Hate in the Hobby, or Warhammer is for Everyone [ver. 1.2]

Nov 23rd, 2021 45m 47s

I discuss Games Workshops recent statement about how hate has no place in the hobby with Hydra and Flynnhammer. As you might guess from the episode title, it's not much of a step forward, and we'll discuss why.Also, trying something new with th

EP11: New Orks & Hobby with GrimNGribbly

May 10th, 2021 1h 49m

Got the chance to chat with one of our favourite hobbyists, GrimNGribbly, about what he thinks about the new reveals for Orks, how he got into the hobby, and what he's working on now. He's also the first to take our mad new Xenos Proust Questio

EP 10: A Review of Tyranid Design Pt. 2 (The Tyranid #CreatureConference)

Apr 12th, 2021 2h 16m

In our ongoing interest in Tyranid design, we bring together Hydra and Hive Fleet Moloch to chat about just that. On this episode, we review the more modern parts of the Tyranid line, and Mr. Pink has a special surprise for the two of them at t

EP 9: Sexy Warhammer Ladies

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 29m

In this episode of the Xenos Alchemist podcast, we speak to hobbyists Norn.Queen, LadyDothPaints, and Hivefleet_Horror about what life is like for women in the #WarhammerCommunity. From Warhammer For Everyone to Gatekeeping, to sexy warhammer l

Ep 8: Kroot love for Krootoberfest

Oct 2nd, 2020 1h 15m

To kick-off #Krootoberfest, we had a chat with That.Kroot.Guy and Ironbeak_Mercenaries, the two Kroot die hards who created the Siege of Pech on Instagram, as well as Koszkamade, who was one of the first artists to join the Siege.Though Adeptic

EP 7: Hive Fleet Moloch: An Exclusive Interview

Sep 22nd, 2020 1h 33m

For our next video episode of the Xenos Alchemist podcast, we speak to one of the most well-known Tyranid artists around: Hive Fleet Moloch / Marco Schulze!His conversions—featured in the Codex, White Dwarf magazines, and even the Forgeworld Im

EP 6: Hobby in the time of Corona (ft. Hydra)

May 19th, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode we talk to Hydra about his most recent passion, Frostgrave, and how he's playing miniature games remotely in this time of Corona.There's a lot about Frostgrave and the idea of miniature liberation. However, we also talk about ba

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Bonus Episode: Vestigial Twin ( I )

May 12th, 2020 38m 6s

Before there was Xenos Alchemist, there was Vestigial Twin: our preliminary attempt at exploring what we'd do with a podcast. As we've got a little more work to do on our next proper episode, this is meant to tide you over. In terms of subject

EP 5: What the Pech is it with Kroot?

Apr 30th, 2020 36m 49s

This one's a love letter to one of the best xenos races out there: the Kroot! In this episode we catch up on The Siege of Pech: a group project to stage a Krootvasion of the Adepticon 2021 Team Tournament, and we talk a little about what makes

EP 4: The Hydra: Interview with Simon Schnitzler

Apr 14th, 2020 50m 34s

We interview Tyranid visionary and multi golden demon award-winning artist Simon Schnitzler, also known as Hydra. This was meant to be about sculpting, but it's also a lot about how we all started collecting miniatures with action figures, and

EP 3 - Games Workshop Inner Circle - Part 2 - Interviews

Jun 15th, 2017 1h 2m

We complete our Games Workshop's Inner Circle 2017 weekend coverage with interviews with each of the 5 grand prize winners who flew to GW HQ in Dallas to take part. Our questions are half serious and half ridiculous, so here's hoping you enjoy

EP 2 - Games Workshop Inner Circle - Part 1 - Event Report

Jun 8th, 2017 52m 12s

Canadian Inner Circle champion Nick Jones / Mr. Pink reports on the Inner Circle 2017 competition grand prize weekend at Games Workshop North America headquarters in Dallas, TX.