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Laying Down The Lore: 40K

by Laying Down The Lore

Join Dhar, Cral & Ben in this informative, irreverent, and largely irrelevant Warhammer 40,000 lore podcast.

Chart trend

Position in the Games chart (US), last 90 days.

#26
all-time peak
92
days in the top 50 since Apr 2025

Latest episodes

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The Tyranid Synapse | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 74, we explore Synapse, the psychic command network that transforms the Tyranid Hive Fleets from countless individual monsters into

Sep 2
1 h 28 min

Leman Russ Tanks | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 73, In this episode, we explore the Leman Russ Battle Tank, the rugged armoured workhorse that has formed the backbone of the Imper

Aug 26
1 h 21 min

Infamous Genestealer Cults | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 72, we explore some of the most infamous Genestealer Cults in Warhammer 40,000, revealing how each twists the Tyranid infestation i

Aug 19
1 h 36 min

Adeptus Ministorum | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 71, we explore the Ecclesiarchy—the Adeptus Ministorum—the vast state church that transformed the Emperor of Mankind from a secular

Aug 12
1 h 50 min

Haemonculus Covens | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 70, we descend into the nightmarish world of the Haemonculus Covens, the most twisted and depraved faction within Drukhari society.

Aug 5
1 h 44 min

Officio Assassinorum Temples | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 69, we descend into the shadow war of the Imperium by exploring the deadly Assassin Temples of the Officio Assassinorum—the Emperor

Jul 15
1 h 41 min

C'tan Shards | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 68, we explore the ancient horror of the C’tan Shards—the broken remnants of the Necrons’ former gods, beings of living cosmic ener

Jul 1
1 h 21 min

Third War for Armageddon | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 67, we explore the Third War for Armageddon, the apocalyptic return of Ghazghkull Thraka and the greatest Ork invasion the Imperium

Jun 24
1 h 51 min

Second War for Armageddon | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 66, we explore the Second War for Armageddon, the colossal Ork invasion that transformed the hive world into one of the bloodiest b

Jun 17
1 h 34 min

First War for Armageddon | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 65, we explore the First War for Armageddon, the cataclysmic Chaos invasion that transformed the industrial hive world into one of

Jun 10
1 h 24 min

The History of Armageddon | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 64, we explore the war-torn world of Armageddon, a toxic industrial hive planet whose very existence is defined by endless conflict

Jun 3
1 h 30 min

Legio Astorum Titans | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 63, we explore the god-engines of the Imperium through the lens of the Collegia Titanica and one of its most daring Legions—Legio A

May 20
2 h 01 min

Snakebite Klan Orks | Warhammer 40K Lore

Click here to watch the 'Lineage' mini-series, out now. In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 62, we look into the Snakebites, the most traditional and primitive of the

May 6
1 h 21 min

Imperial Planetary Governors | Warhammer 40K Lore

In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 61, we explore the role of the Imperial Planetary Governor, the Imperium’s ultimate local authority and the individual responsible

Apr 15
1 h 29 min

Aeldari Aspect Warriors | Warhammer 40K Lore

Note: Please see episode 19 for an introduction to the Craftworld Eldar  In our Warhammer 40K lore dive episode 60, we delve into the ritualised art of war practiced by

Apr 1
2 h 01 min

59: Doom of Mymeara Pt6 | Warhammer 40K Lore

In this week’s Warhammer 40K lore dive, we look at the aftermath of victory on Betalis III. Inquisitor-Lord Danzk uncovers the terrible truth behind the entire war when I

Mar 18
1 h 26 min

58: Doom of Mymeara Pt5 | Warhammer 40K Lore

In this week’s Warhammer 40K lore dive, as Betalis III teeters on the edge of annihilation, the war finally begins to turn. With Imperial survivors clinging to life in th

Mar 4
1 h 26 min

57: Doom of Mymeara Pt4 | Warhammer 40K Lore

On Betalis III, the war reaches a breaking point as Battle Group Odon makes its stand on the frozen Alacian Plains against the overwhelming forces of the Aeldari. What be

Feb 18
1 h 20 min

56: Doom of Mymeara Pt3 | Warhammer 40K Lore

In this episode we look at the escalation of the Betalis III conflict as the Aeldari Corsair invasion moves from shadow war to full-scale catastrophe. In the void of the

Feb 4
1 h 24 min

55: Doom of Mymeara Pt2 | Warhammer 40K Lore

We start with the covert Eldar attacks that silently cripple the planet’s surveillance network through destroyed relay stations and night raids, leaving Imperial forces b

Jan 21
1 h 26 min

Chart positions

Where Laying Down The Lore: 40K ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 7, 2026).

#103 ▼ 4 Games US

What listeners say

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I’ve listened to quite a number of DnD lore podcasts and some 40k ones and few of the latter have I held my attention. The format of the podcast is fantastic and well organized. The interplay between the hosts is particularly good and I love the questions and casual, clarifying summaries. I’ve been telling more folks about the podcast because it stands out.

MikeDC44 · Mar 2025

What a fantastic show. It’s funny, it’s informative. If you are new to 40k, like me, and want a guy who REALLY knows a lot about the world to tell you about it, this is for you. I’ve learned so much, and it’s digestible and approachable considering the scope of the 40k lore/universe. I couldn’t find for the life of me find a show that did what this one does. A true introduction, like a friend is telling you about it. Oh.. did I mention it’s funny? The intros are a blast. Can’t rave enough about this show. Look forward to more. My one critique that I’ll hide down here, is one episode per month is a very drawn out cadence. Once every 2 weeks would be awesome! But I’m being a bit selfish.

candle throb · Dec 2024

I recently started playing 40K, and am interested in learning more about the world that it exists in. These guys make the content digestible, and keep me entertained for the entire time. It’s the right mix of lore and fun, and it feels like they really enjoy each other and what they’re doing. I’m hooked.

J Fogg · Jan 2024

This podcast is genuinely hilarious. I listen to comedy podcast regularly and nothing even comes close. They perfectly mix both Warhammer lore and comedic banter which locks the listener in. Ill be around for awhile guys

Mostswag_ · Nov 2023

I was enjoying the show, it has very knowledgeable (and by the standards of amateurs) listenable hosts. Then I got to the episode with the bizarre five minute skit about how the arch-villain of the setting is “woke” and says things like “Terran Lives Matter.” It was such a bizarre attempt at humor it’s not even totally clear what they were trying to do, other than make limp jokes desperately trying to be edgy. Anyway, that’s when I stopped listening.

Natronex · Jan 2024

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