Podcast
While the first couple episodes came out as part of the Implausipod starting in 2022, the full episodes have been moved over to their new home as part of the Appendix W podcast.
You can find a link to the RSS for the podcast episodes here. (link pending).
Episode 04 – Dune
Originally released as Implausipod E0030 on 2024-03-11.
With the release of Dune part 2 in cinemas, we return to Appendix W with a look at Frank Herbert’s original novel from 1965. Dune has had a massive influence on the Warhammer 40000 universe in many ways, especially when looking at the original release of the Rogue Trader game in 1987, in everything from the weapons and wargear, to space travel and technology, to the organization of the Imperium itself. Join us as we look at some of those connections.
Episode 03 – The Game of Rat and Dragon
Originally released as Implausipod E0018 on 2023-11-02.
In episode 18 of the Implausipod we return to Appendix W with a little known but pivotal short story for both science fiction generally and Warhammer 40000 specifically, and the creation of the Warp, and the daemons that dwell within: Cordwainer Smith’s “The Game of Rat and Dragon” from 1955.
Read along here:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/29614/29614-h/29614-h.htm
Episode 02 – Starship Troopers
Originally released as Implausipod E0006 on 2022-10-21.
In episode 6 of the Implausipod we’ll continue our exploration of Appendix W with one of the more direct inspirations for the Warhammer 40000 universe and the iconic space marines or Adeptus Astartes, with the appearance of the OG Mobile Infantry from Starship Troopers, with by Robert A. Heinlein in 1959!
In it we discuss the origins of the military sci-fi subgenre, the origins of some iconic 40K weaponry, and discuss which came first: Heinlein’s Mobile Infantry or Marvel’s Iron Man? Also, what are some of the differences between the book and the film? Hope you enjoy!
Episode 01 – Space:1999 “Dragon’s Domain”
Originally released as Implausipod E0005 on 2022-09-11
In episode 5 of the Implausipod we’ll start our exploration of Appendix W, with a timely look at one of the inspirations for the space hulks within the Warhammer 40000 universe, and a surprise visit from a monster originally introduced in the pages of Rogue Trader: the enigmatic Enslavers! These both appeared in S01E08 of British sci-fi series Space:1999, and it ended up being an influence on other films like Alien (and Aliens) as well. Join us on a trip 47 years into the past to explore the source of some iconic science fiction tropes. Enjoy!
Episode 00 – Introducing Appendix W
Originally aired as Implausipod E0004 on 2022-09-04
Welcome to episode 4 of the Implausipod, introducing the Appendix W. Originally introduced on our blog last year (find it here), the Appendix W is a collection of the titles that defined the Warhammer 40000 universe and it early development, drawing on titles from science fiction, comics, movies, tv, anime, and heavy metal album covers.