Beyond the Mates of Antares

About Beyond the Mates of Antares

Chris, Nick, Clem, Ruben & Steve get together to talk about the greatest game in the universe. Beyond the Gates of Antares. BTGoA is a squad based, tactical Sci-Fi game made by the guy that made 40k where fun, thematic and fair rules are prioritized over sales. The lore is rich and cool (not grim dark) and the potential stories you can tell are literally limitless. Hobby talk, lore, games, painting tips. General nonsense. Previously known as the Mates of Antares Podcast. Changed to align with our Blog plus Live Event name.

Publisher

Chris Thomas

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2023

Latest episode

19 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Sept 2026

   015 - Antares Lives, Baby

   After a long break. Nick and Steve chat Antares. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Community / Contact Us Discord - https://discord.gg/TVSEvHn9 Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 Blog : https://antareslives.org/ https://lincolnshard.co.uk/ Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

2. 

   6 Nov 2025

   014 - Community Update & Antares Lives 2026

   Chris & Nick have a chat. There's big news! and we talk about Antares 2026. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Community / Contact Us Discord - https://discord.gg/TVSEvHn9 Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 https://lincolnshard.co.uk/ Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

3. 

   28 Sept 2025

   013 - Konflikt '47 First Impressions

   Chris & Caleb crack open the new 2 player starter box and get to it. This is not war, this is the end. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Community / Contact Us Discord - https://discord.gg/TVSEvHn9 Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 https://lincolnshard.co.uk/ Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

4. 

   7 Sept 2025

   012 - Ravaged by a T-Rex

   Chris, Nick and Steve come together to talk all things Antares. Including some incredibly exciting news. Sorry for the horrible Sound quality during the 6 minutes of Battle Report. My 3D Printer sounds like we were recording from a helicopter, which is crazy, because we were in an Algoryn Command bunker. 1. News 2. Hobby Talk 3. Games 5. Topic of the Month - Antares Lives 2026! Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Community / Contact Us Discord - https://discord.gg/TVSEvHn9 Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 https://lincolnshard.co.uk/ Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

5. 

   13 Jul 2025

   011 - Echoes of Tharnis V

   Chris & Nick talk all things Antares, plus a wee bit of Judge Dredd & Mythic Americas sneak in. 1. News 2. Hobby Talk 3. Games 4. Intel - Algoryn Lore 5. Topic of the Month - Let's Play Antares X - https://lincolnshard.co.uk/2025/07/01/echoes-of-tharnis-v/ Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Discord - https://discord.gg/TVSEvHn9 Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

6. 

   30 Mar 2025

   010 - Battle Report - The unobtanium must flow

   Chris is joined by Caleb, to talk about our recent game of Antares. We also touch on kit bashing, plus throw some ideas around for our 3 game mini campaign. For Algor!! Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

7. 

   23 Mar 2025

   009 - Wonderful, Horrible Poluting Space Goblins

   Chris, Ruben, Nick and Steve get together and talk about the greatest game in the Universe. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our current drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769 Theme Song -> Audiorezout - The Vanishing (Dark Gloomy Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Energetic Futuristic Sci-Fi Battle Detective Crime Gangster War Music Intro Logo Ident)

8. 

   10 Nov 2024

   008 - Antares Open Day at Warlord Games

   Chris, Ruben, Steve & Nick catch up, to talk about the recent Antares Open Day that was held at Warlord Games. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our currently drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769

9. 

   1 Sept 2024

   007 - Radio Killed the Freeborn Shard

   Chris & Nick catch up, to talk Hobby, Games & Babylon 5. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our currently drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links https://antaresnexus.com/2024/08/09/getting-started-with-antares-2/ The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769

10. 

    24 Jul 2024

    006 - Mega City One

    Listen up Perps! Chris & Caleb tried Judge Dredd, I am the law. A skirmish game with more than a passing resemblance to Antares. Listen here, or end up in an iso-cube Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our currently drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769

11. 

    21 Jul 2024

    005 - To Antares & Beyond

    Chris is joined by Ruben and Nick to talk all things Antares. Hobby, games, Isorian chat. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our currently drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769

12. 

    17 Apr 2024

    004 - The Xilos Horizon

    We are BACK! (we never went away dear listener) Chris is joined by his friend and partner in dice Caleb, as we fill you in on what's happening in Frankfurt (just outside of the Antares Nexus). Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our currently drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769

13. 

    20 Dec 2023

    003 - The Big Skytrex Interview

    We sit down with Andy from Skytrex, to better understand where Antares currently is. We also talk hobby, Ghar lore and talk about our hobby plans. Thank you for listening to our Pod. Please give us a 5 star review, and write a little review to help the Pod out. Most importantly, tell your friends and bring people into this excellent game and join our currently drive to build a new skirmish force for Antares. Useful links The Nexus - https://antaresnexus.com/ Army Builder - https://antares.maloric.com/forces https://skytrex.com/ Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/694286423936769

14. 

    16 Sept 2023

    002 - Set Phasers on Fun

    Greetings earthlings! Running Order - ⁠Intro⁠ ⁠Games⁠ ⁠Hobby Talk⁠ ⁠Lore⁠ ⁠Listener Questions⁠ ⁠Topic of the month - State of the game⁠ Useful Links Start here - https://antaresnexus.com/ Go and buy stuff here - https://skytrex.com/collections/beyond-the-gates-of-antares/antares-new?sort_by=created-descending Core rules - https://antaresnexus.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/antares-2-core-rules-2.11-q.pdf Best YouTube battles in the Galaxy here - https://www.youtube.com/@tabletopwarlords5704

15. 

    13 May 2023

    001 - Into the Antares Sector

    Attention Earthlings! This is the very first episode, of the new podcast Mates of Antares. Running Order Intro to the pod Who are we? Why are we making an Antares Pod? Why now? What is Antares? Pod regular segments Hobby Chat Games Antares Lore - Chris to talk about the Antares Nexus Useful Links Start here - https://antaresnexus.com/ Go and buy stuff here - https://skytrex.com/collections/beyond-the-gates-of-antares/antares-new?sort_by=created-descending Core rules - https://antaresnexus.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/antares-2-core-rules-2.11-q.pdf Best YouTube battles in the Galaxy here - https://www.youtube.com/@tabletopwarlords5704

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

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15

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