Episode 36 - Inner Circling the Drain

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Episode 36 - Inner Circling the Drain

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98 minutes

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Mar 22, 2023

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The meta seems to be quite scuffed - Dark Angels won 5 events last weekend. What can we do about it? Nathan, Innes, and Anthony discuss.

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Mar 22, 2023

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Addressing a genuine gap in high-quality, data-informed 40k coverage and practical guidance for players across all levels. Join Innes, Nathan, Anthony, and special guests as they discuss the latest in the 40k meta!

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Episode 36 - Inner Circling the Drain

Episode 36 - Inner Circling the Drain

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