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Once Upon a Kill Team

Jason & Seánpodcasters.spotify.com
In the 41st millennium there is only war but sometimes it isn’t about winning or losing, it’s whether there was a good story. This podcast looks specifically at narrative play within ‘Warhammer 40K - Kill team’. If you are enjoying what we do, please consider donating on our Ko-fi page. All donations will go towards bringing you more narrative killteam content. https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam
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Episodes

Episode 55 - Special Guests - Mountainside Tabletop

In this episode we talk to killteam batrep legends - Mountainside Tabletop. We bring back the guest questions, some say the ultimate test! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/2bmRUFPXHj...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Episode 54 - KT War Goals and the Narrative Potential of ‘Bad’ Aeldari

In this episode .......we launch a potential new way to play narrative kill team and discuss the potential of ‘bad’ Aeldari in Kill Team Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/2bmRUFPXHj...

May 24, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Episode 53 - Wake the Titans Campaign

In this episode .......we go through our latest 3 game campaign - Wake the Titans and explore what it means to ‘play narratively’. We also give our first impressions of Blood and Zeal. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/2bmRUFPXHj...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Episode 52 - Solo, Co-Op and JointOps in Kill Team

In this episode .......we look at solo, coop and JointOps play in Kill Team 24. To help us we have YouTuber KillTeam Six here to help. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/2bmRUFPXHj...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Episode 51 - Campaign for Vorlund’s Hollow

In this episode we discuss the big new campaign - Vorlund’s Hollow - A Traders Gambit. To help us we have special Guest Tom back to talk us through it. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/2bmRUFPXHj Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - ht...

Mar 09, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Episode 50 - Narrative Potential of Orks

In this episode .......we discuss the narrative potential of Orks in Killteam. Time to get your Waaaaaagh on! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/ujjK68D5 Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Ac...

Feb 23, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Episode 49 - Kitbashing for Kill Team

In this episode we explore the world of Kitbashing - what is it, how can we enhance our kill teams or make entire proxy squads. To help us we welcome back James W to the show. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/ujjK68D5 Friends of the Show:...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Episode 48 title - 2024 Roundup

In this episode we look back at the last year of killteam, what have we played, what have we hobbied and how do we feel the state of the game is? Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/ujjK68D5 Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://ww...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Episode 47 - Narrative Potential of ‘Good’ Aeldari

In this episode we deep dive on the narrative potential of the less evil brand of elves - Corsairs, Blades of Khaine and Harlequins. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/jwtUMk3TrY Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.c...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 48 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Bonus Episode - Catching Up Post World Championships

In this episode Jason catches up with Kill Team World Championships atendee Tom. Get the goings down hot off the press ( as quick as Seán got around to it ) and peek inside one of the most exclusive events in the world ( except ours of course! )

Dec 02, 202440 min

Episode 46 - How to set up a Kill Team Campaign

In this episode we talk about how to set up your own kill team campaign. Some options open to you and some places to go to inspire and help. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/ujjK68D5 Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.you...

Dec 01, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Episode 45 - Tales from Sumpcon with Guilders Ford Radio

In this episode we talk about the recent Necromunda event ‘Sumpcon’ with a couple of guests from Guilders Ford Radio - Leigh and Rosco! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam If you want to join our discord - https://discord.gg/ujjK68D5 Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube....

Nov 16, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Episode 44 - Compendium in KT24 and Space Marine Narrative Potential

In this episode we show how to keep your favourite compendium teams alive in KT2024 and lay down some basic rules for homebrewing your own teams. We also explore the narrative potential of the Space marine teams. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Join our discord - https://discord.gg/2bmRUFP...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Episode 43 - Hivestorm incoming

In this episode we look at Killteam Hivestorm and Killzone Volkus from the narrative perspective. Campaigns, Joint Ops and much much more. We would apologise for Jason's audio as he was recording in his car in the middle on nowhere but his dedication won out! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakilltea...

Oct 03, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Episode 42 - Black Library Inspiration for Kill Team

In this episode we explore the literature that has inspired your favourite kill teams. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam The official Once Upon a Kill Team Discord - https://discord.gg/RUXxFNTgPS Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Acolyte rule...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Episode 41 - Kill Team 2024

We’ve had three glorious years of Kill Team 2021 but we seem to be on the cusp of a new, updated edition. Here we let you know what we think and how it might impact casual and narrative players out there. Brace for impact! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gami...

Aug 24, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Bonus Episode - Announcement of the Once Upon A Kill Team narrative event at Warfare 2024

In this short bonus episode we announce our narrative event taking place at Warfare 2024 in Farnborough on 17 Nov 2024. Ticket Link: https://wargamesreading.co.uk/product/kill-team-narrative-sunday-17th-warfare-2024/ Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam ‘One page’ kill team cheat sheets (17 cur...

Jul 11, 202415 min

Episode 40 - Special Guests - Just Another Kill Team Podcast

In this episode we welcome the amazing folk from the Just Another Kill Team Podcast to answer our devilish guest questions. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Battle brothers tabletop - https://www.youtube.com...

Jun 14, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Episode 39 - Kill Team meets Necromunda with Sump City Radio

In this episode we talk about narrative play in the 40k universe with the amazing Necromunda podcast Sump City Radio. What are the fun parts of these two game systems and what can we learn from each other? Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www....

May 18, 20241 hr 57 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Episode 38 - Proxy Kill Teams 2024 and Nightmare Review

In this episode we return to the topic of Proxy teams and how you can bring your favourite minis and lore into kill team. To help us we are bringing our friend JamesWales75 onto the show to talk about some of the amazing projects he has worked on and ideas for many more. We also review Killteam Nightmare. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support th...

May 08, 20241 hr 56 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 37 - How to get into Kill Team

In this episode we discuss how to introduce new players to the world of Kill Team. To help us we have guests Chris and Kenny, brothers in arms and in life. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Battle brothers ta...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 54 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 36 - Beach Episode with Guest BrewstersMinions

In this episode we don our bathing suits and arm ourselves with buckets and spades and head to the beach to talk about a seaside narrative kill team tournament. We welcome Tournament organiser Bruce to tell us all about it and field our guest questions. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Frie...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Episode 35 - Funnest Kill Teams 2024

In this episode we reveal the funnest bespoke kill teams to play or play against. Not the most competitive or top tier but the ones that bring the most joy. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Battle brothers t...

Mar 09, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Episode 34 - Review of Kill Team Salvation and Bheta-decima Terrain

In this episode we review the Kill Team Salvation box and Bheta-decima terrain from the narrative viewpoint. How Killteamy are the Scouts and Aspect warriors, how fun are the campaign missions and how thematic is the new terrain? Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfi...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Episode 33 - 2023 Round-up

In this episode we look back at the last year of Kill Team. Models we’ve painted, games played and great experiences we’ve had. What is the state of play in the game and what are we looking forward to in the upcoming year? Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gami...

Jan 01, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Episode 32 - Escape From Plissken Island

Episode description In this episode we discuss the launch of our 3 game, interlinked mission campaign - Escape from Plissken Island. We also reveal the winner of our Christmas giveaway and ask for help on lore for the ‘Hearts of Oak’ homebrew Chapter. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast and find the campaign - https://ko-fi.com/on...

Dec 20, 202355 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Episode 31 - New York Open Narrative Event Roundup

In this episode we bring back the awesome guests, George and Joe, who can let us know how their Killteam narrative event at the New York Open went. We also talk through the latest Killteam reveals and much more. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https:...

Dec 02, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Episode 30 - How To Run a Kill Team Narrative Tournament

In this episode we have special guests Joe and George who will be talking about what they have in store for players at the New York Open Narrative Kill Team event in Nov 2023. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingY...

Oct 22, 202356 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Episode 29 - Exploration of ‘Acolyte’

In this episode we explore the amazing solo/cooperative narrative killteam system ‘Acolyte’ and are joined by the creator Fodzilla. Acolyte links - http://www.linktr.ee/acolytegame Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGa...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Episode 28 - Review of Ashes of Faith

In this episode we review Ashes of Faith, the two player dedicated narrative campaign box. What do we think of the teams, the campaign system and the future of this format in Kill team. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/Nightf...

Sep 10, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 8
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