Under the Hive of Madness - A Warhammer Lore Podcast
ChemRat Radio | Grimdark, SciFi, and Horror
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Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore podcast that explores the narrative depth and collaborative storytelling opportunities within the Warhammer gaming universe. Episodes cover topics such as lore, creative writing, worldbuilding, and the miniatures hobby. The show offers a weekly dose of horror, sci-fi, and grimdark content for fans of the franchise.
Épisodes
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Bonus Episode: Writing Homebrew Lore | Roundtable 07.08.2026 1h 15minThe Under the Hive of Madness Studio is closed this week due to unforeseen Temporal Distortion instability. Don't worry; the Cog-boys promise to have the timeline locked down and stabilized again by next week. In the meantime, check out some of our Patreon Content, this time all about our rules/best practices when it comes to writing homebrew lore! Like content like this? We release an entire extra Patreon-only episode each week! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"And the Prophet of the Great Eater in the Dark looked to the Sky and decried: No, not the bees! Not the bees! Aaaaaahhhhh! Oh, they're in my eyes! My eyes!"Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com -
Tales from the Hive: Homebrew Necron Lore | World Building 31.07.2026 1h 22minGobbo, Emmy, and Drew have some of their own Homebrew Necron Lore to share with us this week! Dig deeper into the Blingcrons, the Dreamers, and the Mad Titan of Sakarus. Have your own Hombrew Lore you want to share with us? Email it over; we might even feature it in a future episode!Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"This note says something about not feeding the gaint rats, you haven't seen any of those have you?"Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 193: Faction Focus Necrons, Part 5 | Warhammer 40k Lore 24.07.2026 1h 43minUnder the Hive of Madness is back with our conclusion to Faction Focus Necrons, and not even the all-powerful skellie bois could topple our 6 Part Astra Militarum Series! Join Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew as they discuss Nodal Command, Necrodermis, and the forces that make up the Necrons' Legions!Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"You know in the original Pirates of the Caribbean ride, they used real Necron bodies..."Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 192: Faction Focus Necrons Part 4 | Warhammer 40k Lore 17.07.2026 1h 35minNecron Dynasties, Necron Worlds, Necron Color Schemes, Oh My! Join Under the Hive of Madness this week as Gobbo, Chac, and Drew talk about some of the many more infamous Dynasties and Tomb Worlds.Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"Not gonna lie, when I saw 'boy shop' in the description, I was picturing something else..."Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Compliance Day 2026: Raptors Space Marine Chapter | Warhammer 40k Lore 10.07.2026 1h 45minAnother year, another reminder of Compliance! With Emmy and Drew out of the studio this week, Gobbo and Chac take a deep dive into the lore surrounding the Raptors Space Marine Chapter. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"Gee. Sure would be nice to have some Grenades right about now. Don'cha think?!?"Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 191: Faction Focus Necrons, Part 3 | Warhammer 40K Lore 03.07.2026 1h 34minTe Under the Hive of Madness Crew continues on with a deep dive into all things Necrons! First, wrapping up their timeline before Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew jump into talking about undead chrome politics and dynastic policy. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"Who left all these Exodites, just LAYING around!?! "Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 190: Faction Focus Necrons Part 2 | Warhammer 40k Lore 26.06.2026 1h 36minThe crew is back! Well, Emmy and the Drew got swallowed by a Necron Pocket Dimension, known as International Flight Delays, but... We are Still Back Talking all things Necrons! This time, looking into the impact some of their Big Personalities have had on the Galaxy.Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"Another fine piece for the collection...."Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 189: Faction Focus Necrons Part 1 | Warhammer 40K Lore 19.06.2026 1h 36minIt has been a hot minute, but with our Coverage of the War in Heaven done, it's time to get back into those Faction-Focused Episodes! This week, Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew dive into the 60-million-year nap the Necrons took and discuss just how cranky they were when they woke up! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!"THESE GUYS ALL BELONG IN A MUSEUM!"Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 188: A Tribute to John Blanche | Warhammer History 12.06.2026 1h 18minIt was a sad week for war gamers, role players, and sci-fi and fantasy fans, as we lost another absolute Games Workshop legend. Join Gobbo and Chac as they talk about the life, art style, and legacy of John Blanche. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!John, you will be missed, even as your Legacy carries on to inspire countless future generations. Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Summer Bonus: Old World Blues Part 2! | Patreon Bonus 04.06.2026 1h 16minHey, everyone, the Under the Hive of Madness studio is closed for the next week as Gobbo takes a vacation! (How Rude! This time he got a new mic though!) Enjoy this Patteon Episode from the New Year where Chac and Gobbo talk over their love of WHFB and their hopes for both The Old World and Age of Sigmar. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“Nah, it's ALWAYS the Skaven..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Summer Bonus: Old World Blues Part 1 | Patreon Bonus Episode 29.05.2026 1h 14minHey, everyone, the Under the Hive of Madness studio is closed for the next two weeks as Gobbo takes a vacation! (How Rude!, He even had some tech failure and had to record in a closet with his cell phone to get the intro and outro done!!!) Enjoy this Patteon Episode from the New Year where Chac and Gobbo talk over their love of WHFB and their hopes for both The Old World and Age of Sigmar. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“It was probably the Skaven..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 187: Catchin' Up with Armageddon | Warhammer 40k Lore 22.05.2026 1h 43minThe Under the Hive of Madness crew returns to everyone's favorite relocated planet, Armageddon! Join Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew as they speed run the War Worlds' early history, before diving deeper into Angron's return during the Season of Blood!Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“...more like harm-ageddon..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 186: Arma-GettinOutta-Here! | Warhammer 40k Roundtable 15.05.2026 1h 55minThe crew takes a look at the Lore Timeline of Armageddon and how it aligns with some of Games Workshop's larger Narrative Campaigns from the early 2000s. Then Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew dive into some of the storylines and changes that Armageddon has brought to the setting! Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“...more like harm-ageddon..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Under the Realms of Madness 8: The War of Vengeance | Warhammer Fantasy Battles Lore 08.05.2026 1h 27minThe Under the Hive crew is back with another dive into the Lore of the Old World, continuing their coverage on the War of Vengeance/War of the Beard! Come along as Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew discuss Snorri Half-hands past, his duel against Caledor the 2nd, and the eventual fall of Tor Allesi.Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“Don't let a Skaven gnaw out your eye!" Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com -
Under the Realms of Madness 7: History of the Old World, A Book of Grudges 01.05.2026 1h 29minThe Under the Hive crew dives back into the Old World to look at the brewing conflict between the Dwarves and Elves as the War of Vengeance approaches. Join Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew as they focus on the Dawi's and Asur's rise to power under the shadow of an onrushing conflict. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“That's goin' in the Book..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com -
Episode 185: Heroes of 40k, Ahriman Part 3 24.04.2026 1h 25minThe Crew is back to finish their coverage of one of 40k's most powerful Psykers, Ahriman! Join Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew as they talk about the Thousand Sons Sorcerer's trips into the Black Library, his and Magnus' vengeance against the Space Wolves, and his actions during the 13th Black Crusade.Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“Hard-won knowledge is of no value unless it is put into practice." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 184: Heroes of 40k, Ahriman Part 2 | Warhammer40K Lore 17.04.2026 1h 30minThe Under the Hive of Madness Crew continues to look at the life and infamous achievements of Ahriman, one of the setting's most powerful Sorcerers. Returning, briefly, to the Battle of Prospero to talk over the Rubric and creation of the Rubricae Marines before following his thousands of years' trail of destruction up to the fall of the Shrine World of Dianixis. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“We used to come down here to count the bones of the lost...then they stopped recording the disappearances and deaths. Now it's just habit..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 183: Heroes of 40k, Ahriman Part 1 | Warhammer 40k Lore 10.04.2026 1h 46minIt's time for another Heroes of 40k, and as voted by our Patrons, this time we are talking all about the Chaos Space Marine Ahriman from the Thousand Sons! Listen as Gobbo, Emmy, and Drew get all excited about Tzeentchian shenanigans, and Chac tries to ground them by strategically mentioning the Grey Knights ;) Follow along as the crew dives into Ahriman's history and exploits!Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“Got that good ole Tizz Snatch..." Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 182: Planet Spotlight, Adrastapol Part 2 | Warhammer 40k Lore 03.04.2026 1h 30minThe Under the Hive of Madness Crew is back! Covering the remaining Lore and History of the Knight World, Adrastapol. Join Gobbo, Emmy, Chac, and Drew as they discuss Inquisitor Tane Massata's activities in the world and the events of the Second Ork War, before wrapping up with coverage of notable landmarks. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“More like Knights of the Hexagonal Table... " Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
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Episode 181: Planet Spotlight, Adrastapol Part 1 27.03.2026 1h 34minIt's time for another Planet Spotlight, this time our Patreon Community chose the Knight World of Adrastapol! Follow along as the crew dives into the world's climate, animals, traditions, and the History of its Seven Knight households. Under the Hive of Madness is a Warhammer Lore Podcast diving into the Horror and Grimdark elements of the settings, so expect some adult themes, adult language, and more than a handful of Khorney Jokes!“YOUR MOTHER WAS A GROX! AND YOUR FATHER SMELLED OF AMSEC!!" Email the show! UndertheHiveofMadness@gmail.com Join us today on Discord! Under the Hive of MadnessMERCH!Become a Patron. Find our cast through LinkTree Underthehiveofmadness.com
