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Episode 71

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2nd Mar 2026

Horus Heresy: Dropsite Massacre | Warhammer BOOK CLUB

BONUS CONTENT* Joshy and Jonny discuss February's Book Club:

The Horus Heresy Dropsite Massacre (2025) by John French, performed by Jonathan Keeble. There will be spoilers.

Dropsite Massacre is a love letter to fans of the Horus Heresy saga, featuring many different characters and factions, following the reveal of Horus' betrayal against the Imperium. This novel follows the Primarchs and their legions, alternating between the traitors and the loyalists sent to end their treachery. What ensues is a storm of violence that will shake the brotherhoods of the Astartes forevermore.

March's Book Club will be a classic. 'Helsreach' (2010) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, performed also by Jonathan Keeble. The novel follows Grimaldus of the Black Templars' defiant defense through the Third War for Armageddon.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro and first impressions

9:34 The beginning of the plot

20:13 The First Wave

31:25 The Second Wave betrayal

38:16 Discussing characters, favourite moments, and other HH tie-in stories

49:35 Closing remarks and next book club pick

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TTP Field Manual is brought to you by Joshy and Jonny, best friends and tabletop gaming tragics from the local group Trust the Process Hobbies. Die-hard fans of tabletop gaming, we use this podcast as a platform to share our ramblings about the hobby (though we cannot shut up about Warhammer).

By day, Joshy is a therapist; by night, an RPG aficionado raised on Final Fantasy and years of crafting his own Dungeons & Dragons worlds. Jonny, a technician, spends his downtime conquering more video games than Joshy can keep track of.

Our occasional guest Zakky has a passion for buying things he then has to build.

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From the grimdark depths of Warhammer to the weird corners of indie skirmish games, we’re here to help you explore, expand, and enjoy 'hobby'—wherever it takes us. Expect insights, unfiltered opinions, and an approachable take on miniature wargaming, model releases, lore deep-dives, rambles, and the occasional video game or book chat.

Join us as we light the way for gamers, hobbyists, and lore fanatics through the ever-expanding worlds of tabletop gaming, with new episodes weekly. Whether you're a battle-hardened gamer or eyeing your first box set, you're in good company.

About your hosts

Joshua Bryant

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By day, Joshy is a therapist; by night, he's an RPG aficionado who grew up on (not-so) Final Fantasies and crafting his own Dungeons & Dragons worlds.

Josh loves sci-fantasy, and so is quite at home with Warhammer! He plays Necrons, Adepta Sororitas, and Aeldari. His playstyle is reserved and cagey, preferring to outmaneuver his opponents before delivering the killing blow. His painting approach is a blend of fast painting styles and technical effects. He's the resident lore expert and wishes he could apply his encyclopaedic brain to other areas of life.

Jonathan Langtree

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Jonny, a technician, spends his downtime conquering more video games than Joshy can keep track of.

Jonny is a big fan of magic in his games and putting together vicious combos. He's the de facto Champion of Chaos when it comes to Warhammer, playing Chaos Knights, Thousand Sons, and Chaos Space Marines. He loves synergistic army lists and is always putting together new ideas. His painting approach is classic 'Eavy Metal.