40k by Knight

40k by Knight brings you strategy and tactics for Imperial (and sometimes Chaos) Knights players of Warhammer 40,000. It’s hosted by Steve and Stig, and brings in expert guests each episode for detailed tactical conversations.
40k by Knight brings you strategy and tactics for Imperial (and sometimes Chaos) Knights players of Warhammer 40,000. It’s hosted by Steve and Stig, and brings in expert guests each episode for detailed tactical conversations.
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Episodes
Episodes



Jun 16, 2026
Episode 51: Forcing us into a happy disposition
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
1 hr 17 min
In this episode Steve speaks to Adam Camilleri about all the HUGE new things we know about 40k, and about Knights, specifically.
The new detachments, disposition points, which force dispositions work best with which others, what units are much better All of these questions and more discussed in this banger of an episode!
We also answer questions from our Patreon members.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees, Brian, Ratnu and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
Brian and the Art of War team have a stack of great videos here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
Jun 16, 2026
1 hr 17 min



Jun 9, 2026
Episode 50: 11 Questions About 11th
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
54 min
In this episode our resident Imperial Knights King, Brian Jones, returns to tell us more about how we'll get to play the game in the new edition of 40k. And wow! There's so much in here! 11 questions somehow turns into a huge amount of information!
We also answer questions from our Patreon members.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees, Brian, Ratnu and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
Brian and the Art of War team have a stack of great videos here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
Jun 9, 2026
54 min



May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
59 min
In this episode we look into the near future with one of the best players ever to roll dice. John Lennon, Art of War legend, member of Team USA, winner of more 40k events than it's possible to list here, and play tester for the new edition of 40k is with us to act as a guide through each phase of the game.
What's changed, and how will the big changes affect our Imperial and Chaos Knights? These are the questions we seek to answer. Also- why does Steve have pink hair?
We also answer questions from our Patreon members.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
John and the Art of War team have a stack of great videos here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
May 26, 2026
59 min



May 14, 2026
Episode 48: Has 'THE' IK list been decided?
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
1 hr 14 min
In this episode a couple of mad lads from opposite sides of the USA who've been using exactly the same list and going great with it. The same list, in fact as another couple of legends have been having success with.
So ... have we worked it out? Has the best Imperial Knights list been decided? John and Adrian talk us through their list, and how it's been used to win a stack of games. John went 4 and 1 at a recent 160 player major, and Adrian has been stomping all comers in a local league and at an RTT. All of the juicy secrets of the army are here, and all the big questions answered.
Thanks for listening to the episode - we hope you enjoy it!! Oh - and excuse the sudden end. That's my technical incompetence showing - Steve.
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Join the facebook group here.
Go check out Top of the Table Minis awesome content!
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees, Ratnu, Brian and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
May 14, 2026
1 hr 14 min



May 9, 2026
May 9, 2026
1 hr 5 min
In this episode we welcome back our King - Rees Darvill! Last season's number 1 IK player in the ITC has been back at it, this time with Questoris Companions. His list includes Canis and the RTEB as well as a Navigator! So - not just 5 bigs or the 3 and 3 combo with Destriers that we've seen.
Also - special guest Charles from Team Ireland and the Top of the Table Minis channel is with us. He helped Rees put the list together and also took Knights to the recent Home Nations teams event. Let's talk lists, tactics and all things good about Questoris Companions!
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
Go check out Top of the Table Minis awesome content!
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees, Ratnu, Brian and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
May 9, 2026
1 hr 5 min



May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026
50 min
In this episode Jeff Cope and I talk about the need to screen - which we're sure will still be a thing in 11th. At the moment, with Space Marines able to launch themselves across a table turn 1, and defilers everywhere and fast melee armies causing us issues, I wanted to ask Jeff about how best to use allies.
There's probably no IK player who's used them more in 10th than this man.
In the process he opened up another way to play Freeblade Company that I don't think I've heard anywhere else. And that got me excited about going back to the future with my old index list!
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees, Ratnu, Brian and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
May 3, 2026
50 min



Apr 26, 2026
Episode 45: Freeblades around the world!
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 26, 2026
1 hr 19 min
A German, a Canadian and a Kiwi walk into a podcast ... but this is no joke!
In this episode Steve talks to Luca Lohnes and Ben Hauser about their 4 and 1 runs at recent big events - Luca in Germany and Ben in Canada. They had surprisingly similar lists for guys on opposite sides of the world! We talk about the their lists, and their games. We talk about mistakes that were made, how to use the strats, which enhancements are a must, and there's lots of 'how to'!
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees, Ratnu, Brian and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
Apr 26, 2026
1 hr 19 min



Apr 20, 2026
Episode 44: Welcome to Hel (hunt)
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
38 min
Why is there only one l in Helhunt? This is, perhaps, the most important question of all - and in this episode it's the one question we don't bother answering!
Steve and Ratnu breakdown the new Helhunt Lance detachment. Ratnu Vaidya is the reigning ITC world number 1 with Chaos Knights and has already had several event wins this season. And he's taken the new detachment out for a few spins around the table. So we talk lists, units, strategy ... all the juicy stuff.
Make sure you check out our patreon and discord. If you're not already a member of the discord - join up - it's free! And get the video of the episode on our new youtube channel.
Thanks for downloading the episode - we hope you enjoy it!!
Join the facebook group here.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics legends are here.
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial and Chaos Knights players, hosted by Steve, Rees and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
Apr 20, 2026
38 min

About the podcast.
40k by Knight is all about helping Imperial Knights play better 40k. That's it. And we've assembled an amazing group of people to help with that mission. Each episode will do deep, answering a specific question and looking at all the different ways to break it down.
The team is:
Steve Joll. Compeitive IK player who hasn't yet cracked anything better than X and 1. Occasional winner of 'Best Painted Army'
Stig. Tabletop Tactics legend and IK enthusiast who gets to play our favourite army on one of the world's biggest 40k channels.
Brian Jones. Literally the best IK player in the world right now. Brian is an Art of War coach and member of the US national WTC team.
Rees Darvill. One of the best Imperial Knights players in the world. Current Number 1 in the ITC.
Ratnu Vaidya. The best in the world with Chaos Knights last ITC season, and off to a blazing hot start in 2025 with CK. Consistently finishing at or near the top of 40k events.





