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The Squad-Games Podcast

Giacomo and Dakotah
Kill Team
Warhammer 40K
Games Workshop
Angels Of Death
Tabletop Gaming
Las Vegas Open
Pathfinders
Wyrmblade
Mandrakes
Brood Brothers
Galarpox
Felgor
Warp Coven
LVO
Raveners
Murderwing
All Valley Team Tournament
Legionaries
Tournaments
Inquisition

The Squad-Games Podcast, hosted by long-time friends Giacomo, Dakotah, and Saya, is a place where they discuss their thoughts on Kill Team, Warhammer 40k, game releases, box sets, and anything related to tabletop gaming.

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In this episode of the Squad Games Podcast, Dakotah and David talk about the All Valley Team Tournament, how it grew from a local team event into one of the biggest third-party Kill Team events in the United States, and why team tournaments might be ... more

On today’s episode of the Squad Games Podcast, we are joined by Shane from Command Point for another Warhammer 40k Kill Team Hot Takes call-in show.

We talk through the newest balance dataslate, whether Hierotek Circle is back, if climbing is actual... more

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Warhammer 40k Kill Team just got one of its biggest balance updates yet, and we are breaking down what actually matters.

On this episode of the Squad Games Podcast, Dakota is joined by David to talk through the newest Kill Team balance dataslate, in... more

Kill Team Blitz is our fast-play Kill Team format built for quicker games, easier teaching, and sharper competitive practice. In this episode, we cover how Blitz works, what we learned from our first event, what rules we’re already adjusting, and why... more

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Recent Guests

Johnathan M.
Guest on the podcast, appeared in episode discussing Boyz Bash and Squad Ops
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Ep. 174 | Squad Ops! At the Boyz Bash | ft. Johnathan M
High Rocker
Caller from Utah
Episode: Ep 172 | XV26 Stealth Suits Are Boring | Tabletop Hot Takes
Chris Bocchi
Competitive Stealth Suit player and participant in the Palm Springs Open
Episode: Ep. 168 | Winning with XV26 Stealth Battlesuits in Kill Team | ft. Chris B.
Dan Swiftblade
Writer for Goonhammer, involved in tabletop gaming
Goonhammer
Episode: Ep. 160 | Goonhammer Interviews Squad-Games About LVO | ft. Dan "Swiftblade"
Dont Blaze Me Bro
Winners of the All Valley Team Tournament
Episode: Ep.152 | Someone Got Run Over By A Car And Then WON At The AVTT!?? | ft. Dont Blaze Me Bro
Branden Bean
Content creator and competitive player
Kiddo Crew
Episode: Ep. 144 | The Balance Dataslate We'd Like To See | ft. Rob & Branden
Alex Squires
Designer of the Mezozoek narrative system for Kill Team
Episode: Ep. 140 | Is This The Best Way To Play Narrative? | ft. Alex and Mike
Jake Jacobson
Event manager at Frontline Gaming
Frontline Gaming
Episode: Ep. 139 | LVO in October!? What to Expect at LVO's Newest Date! | ft. Jake Jacobson
Jimmy Kelly
Competitive Kill Team player and ITC champion
Episode: Ep. 133 | 2024 Kill Team Champions: Jimmy Kelly on Winning ITC & Garret Rayner’s Hobby Mastery

Hosts

Giacomo
Host of The Squad-Games Podcast (co-host); associated with Squad Games Entertainment/SquadGames.
Dakotah
Host of The Squad-Games Podcast (co-host); featured across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • A tier

    Made me mutate into a torment within two minutes. I am now a woundmaxing chaoschad. Would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bussymeisterthegrabber
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast about Warhammer Kill Team.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DanJ
    5 months ago
  • Great podcast for Kill Team info

    I always love hearing Dakota and Giacomo talk about the latest in the kill team community. Appreciate everything you guys do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BluesMetal
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests add practical expertise and diverse perspectives.
Conversation is energetic and accessible to both newcomers and veterans.
Delivers strong Kill Team takes with balance and meta insights.
Hosts clearly love the hobby and build community around formats and events.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#64
Singapore/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#83
Russia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#97
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#119
Philippines/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#207
Mexico/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 173 | Kill Team and Other Things | ft. Matthew A
Q: So Giacomo, what is another thing that we're going to talk about today?
Dakotah explains the focus on Worlds, Worlds logistics, and the upcoming changes with Squad Ops and new terrain formats, while the group teases future events and community plans.
Ep. 143 | Battle Ready, 3 Colors, or Unpainted!? | ft. Matt H.
Q: What do you think about people who show up with just primed models?
If they're a newcomer, they should be given a chance with unpainted models.
Ep. 143 | Battle Ready, 3 Colors, or Unpainted!? | ft. Matt H.
Q: How strict should you be regarding model painting for local tournaments?
There should be more flexibility for local play, especially for newer players.
Ep. 142 | Blood and Zeal Played Early? And What's the Forge Brush?
Q: Are you going to continue allowing unreleased teams at other events?
We will evaluate each case, as we have done before, analyzing all the relevant factors and trying to make the best possible decision.
Ep. 142 | Blood and Zeal Played Early? And What's the Forge Brush?
Q: What do you think about players playing teams before an official release?
I feel like that should be waited until there is the official release, personally, especially for big tournaments.

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What is The Squad-Games Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, opinion-driven show focused on Kill Team, Warhammer 40k, and broader tabletop gaming. Across episodes, hosts dissect balance patches, new data slates, and meta shifts, while debating formats, narrative play, terrain design, and event experiences. They frequently bring in guests from the community—players, organizers, painters, and veterans—to share practical insights from tournaments, painting contests, and hobby life. The tone mixes humor with candid critiques of game systems and industry decisions, and there's a clear emphasis on accessibility for newcomers alongside deep dives for veterans. A standout trait is the emphasis on community-building ideas, experimental formats, and narrative-driven play as complements to competitive... more

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