Show overview
The Squad-Games Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 103 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 28m and 2h 3m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 53 episodes published. Published by Giacomo and Dakotah.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 103 episodesEp. 178 | Table Top Hot Takes | Is the Community Too Negative?
Ep. 177 | Did Games Workshop Finally Fix Climbing?
Ep. 176 | Kill Team Blitz | Half the Team, Half the Board, Half the Time
Ep 176Ep. 175 | What Is Kill Team Missing? | ft. David
EIn today’s Squad Games Podcast, Dakotah and David talk about what Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team feels like it is missing right now. From narrative and identity to hype, releases, and long-term excitement, they break down why Kill Team can sometimes feel empty despite being a strong competitive game. They also discuss the newest Kill Team reveal, share first impressions on the latest release, and talk about new Squad Games products. Try Out Squad Ops! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 175Ep. 174 | Squad Ops! At the Boyz Bash | ft. Johnathan M
EGiacomo, Dakotah, and Johnathan talk about the Squad Op Playing Pack used at the Boyz Bash. Try Out Squad Ops! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 174Ep. 173 | Kill Team and Other Things | ft. Matthew A
EGiacomo, Dakotah, and Matthew talk about Kill Team and hobby topics. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 173Ep 172 | XV26 Stealth Suits Are Boring | Tabletop Hot Takes
EJoin us for another episode of Tabletop Hot Takes, a live show where we respond to the community's hot takes. These episodes are recorded live on Twitch. You can join our Discord server to share your hottest take. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 172Ep. 171 | Murderwing Banning, Balance Slate Slamming, T.O. Spamming
EToday Giacomo and Dakotah talk about the banning of Murderwing, why the most recent balance data slate didn't change the game that much, and what it means to be an active T.O. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 171Ep. 170 | Murderwing Needs to be Banned from Kill Team | Table Top Hot Takes
EThe latest Table Top Hot Takes is here in audio form! Giacomo and Dakotah take your hot takes and respond to them. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 170Ep. 169 | They Broke Kasrkin! Balance Dataslate for Kill Team
EDakotah and Giacomo talk about the latest Balance Dataslate and share their thoughts. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 169Ep. 168 | Winning with XV26 Stealth Battlesuits in Kill Team | ft. Chris B.
EToday, Chris shares his tips and tricks so that you can play XV26s and win! Get your tickets to the NorCal Open II April 25-26! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 168Ep. 167 | The Next Kill Team Balance Dataslate: Our Requests
EDakotah and Giacomo talk about what they want to see changed in the next Balance Dataslate. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 167Ep. 166 | Kill Team Predictions for 2026!
EDakotah and Giacomo talk about what they think will be coming out for Kill Team 2026. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 166Ep. 165 | Find the Golden Squig with Orion | ft. Orion
EOrion takes Giacomo and Dakotah on a journey to find the Golden Squig in this episode of the Squad-Games podcast brought to you by our "legally" obligated host. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 165Ep. 164 | Table Top Hot Takes | Canoptek Circle is a Boring Team
EToday Dakotah and Giacomo take the community's hot takes about Kill Team. This show will take place mostly every first Monday of the month, so if you want to share your hot takes join the Squad-Games Discord. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000
Ep 164Ep. 163 | Squad-Games at the World Championships of Warhammer | ft. Marty
EGiacomo and Marty talk about the Kill Team tournament at the World Championships of Warhammer in Atlanta. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000 #AdWIP #KTTomWorld #WarhammerCommunity
Ep 163Ep. 162 | LVO 2025 Part 2 October Edition
EThe LVO 2025 2 Recap is here. Giacomo and Dakotah talk about their experience running the tournament at the new venue and all the fun stuff in Vegas. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000 #AdWIP #KTTomWorld #WarhammerCommunity
Ep 162Ep. 161 | World Championships Balance Dataslate for Kill Team | ft. Jonathan
EDakotah, Giacomo, and Jonathan talk about the recently released World Championships Balance Dataslate for Kill Team. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000 #AdWIP #KTTomWorld #WarhammerCommunity
Ep 161Ep. 160 | Goonhammer Interviews Squad-Games About LVO | ft. Dan "Swiftblade"
EGiacomo and Dakotah talk with Dan, Kill Team writer for Goonhammer. They talk about Kill Team, how they got into the game, and what to expect at LVO for Kill Team. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Get your tickets for LVO now! Join us at the LVO Kill Team Social! Dan's Work at Goonhammer! Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000 #AdWIP #KTTomWorld #WarhammerCommunity
Ep 160Ep.159 | Ranking the Approved Ops Card Pack 2025 for Kill Team
EDakotah and Giacomo rank the Approved Ops Card Pack 2025 for Kill Team. Thank you Games Workshop for giving us this advance copy of the card pack. Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Get your tickets for LVO now! Join us at the LVO Kill Team Social! Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.lustersworkshop.com/ @Lustersworkshop @LusterworkshopTwitter @Wargaming_Studios @Sayayohn warhammer warhammer40k warhammer40000 #AdWIP #KTTomWorld #WarhammerCommunity