Podcasts by Fly Better Podcast

Welcome to the Fly Better Podcast, the best source to become an Ace Pilot! Every week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas bring you the latest news, tips, and deep dives into the world of X-Wing Miniatures.

Awarded the Best US X-Wing podcast at the 2018 Goldies. Now with 2 out of 3 hosts having won a Regional. Skreeeeeee!

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Goodbye Better from 2023-05-23T15:54

The end of the hyperspace journey has finally arrived. We go through some of our all time favorite segments and thank those who joined us along the way...our friends.

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S7E06 - Talking X-Wing with Duncan Howard from 2023-05-16T17:00

This week we bring on X-Wing all star Duncan Howard to discuss his recent successes.

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S7E05 - Mentally Prepping for Store Champ Season from 2023-05-09T17:42

This week we talk about how you can get ready for upcoming store champs, and in addition tips for if this is your first competitive season!

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S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore from 2023-05-02T17:19

We bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.

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S7E03 - Mail Call! from 2023-04-26T04:04:57

This week we are joined by Victor Cepeda to talk about his victory in a recent tournament in Chile, then we answer YOUR burning listner questions!

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S7E02 - Hit Hit Eye with World Champion Niklas God from 2023-04-18T17:36

This week we bring on 2023 World Champion Niklas God to talk about his tremendous run. After a bit of precarious start, Niklas managed to cement the power of the First Order as the top faction i...

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S7E01 - Hit Hit Blank with Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox from 2023-03-30T17:02

Worlds has concluded in spectacular fasion! This week we bring on 2023 Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox to talk about his rise from the ashes to make it to the final table.

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S6E11 - Worlds Primer 6 Imperial&CIS with Biophysical from 2023-03-21T15:32

This week we bring on Biophysical, the master of the Empire, to talk about how the bad guys can win worlds. Then we fumble in the dark trying to discuss Separatists.

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S6E10 - Worlds Primer 5 Scum&Resistance with Raithos from 2023-03-14T06:26

This week we bring on Yet Another Squad Builder Man himself, Stephen Kim/Raithos, to talk about how Scum or Resistance can win worlds!

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S6E09 - Worlds Primer 4 Sad Rebels with Wynand Coert from 2023-03-07T16:10

This week we bring on (mostly) loyal Rebel player Wynand Coert to discuss what the much malaigned faction can do to have a shot a worlds. (Spoilers: not a ton). Also we lament the return of the ...
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S6E08 - Worlds Primer 3 Republic with Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett from 2023-02-28T18:00

We have a couple Republic LVO ALL STARS on the cast today to break down the faction. Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett have different ways to approach the Jedi/Clone flyers, but both are effective!
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S6E07 - Worlds Primer 2 The First Order with Mitch Hurst from 2023-02-22T06:42

This week we continue our road to Worlds by talking about what the First Order has to offer! LVO Runner Up* Mitch Hurst joins us to talk about why his 6 ship FO squad could be t...
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S6E06 - Worlds Primer 1 with TO Chris Allen from 2023-02-14T22:42

Worlds 2023 Tournament Organizer Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about all the important Judging items YOU need to know before Worlds arrives next month!

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S6E05 - Dooku, Durge, And Bombs Win LVO with James Stumbo from 2023-02-07T07:30

This week we bring on James Stumbo to talk about his excellent run at the Las Vegas Open! We talk about why people are wrong for attacking Dooku, and how three Bombardment Drones and dream can w...
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X-Wing 2023 Beginner Guide from 2023-01-24T07:58

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S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico from 2023-01-19T16:36

This week Dee returns from being sick and the Fly Better team does a deep dive into Resistance Poe Dameron, a ship that both hosts feel should be explored more.
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S6E02 - The Taxation of Points Trade Routes with Travis and Jeremy from 2023-01-10T15:57

This week Ryan brings on Travis "A Johnson" Johnson and Jeremy Chamblee to talk about LVO Preparation. The three go over the pieces they feel are strong in each faction.
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S6E1 - Welcome to 2023 X-Wing from 2023-01-03T16:28

This week we muse about the future of X-Wing and answer some burning Listener Questions!

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S5E41 - Andor Discussion with Spoilers Intended from 2022-12-13T19:18

This week the Spoilers Indended crew joins the cast to take a break from X-Wing and chat about Andor!

Learn more about Spoilers Indended here: https://www.spoilersintendedpodcast.com/
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S5E40 - PAX Roundup with Phil Karash from 2022-12-06T16:35:47

This week Phil Karash comes on to talk about his PAX winning squad as well as whether Balto is more popular than Jason Derulo?

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S5E39 - Tournament Structures with Chris Allen from 2022-11-29T16:09

This week Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about his excellent essay on tournament structures in X-Wing. Then Hotshots and Aces II points are brought to court to be judged by all!

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S5E38 - Resistanning for Nimi from 2022-11-22T17:20

This week Ryan tried to convince Dee that Nimi is a resistance piece players are overlooking. Also, the topic of preparation and objective focused squadbuilding mindsets are brought to the table...
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S5E37 - A Formal Apology To Ahkter from 2022-11-15T07:12

This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups!

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S5E36 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell from 2022-11-08T18:53

This week we bring on Golden State Games WOC Top 4 player Herman Ruddell the Third to talk about why several of the new BoY Pilots should be taken seriously. Following that we breakdown the top ...
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S5E35 - Nashcar from 2022-11-01T15:12

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S5E34 - Exogol Top 16 Roundup from 2022-10-25T18:43

TOP 16 OF EXOGOL HYPE TRAIN AND DACE THE ACE BONEARM!

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After Dark II: Aerodome Preview with Wade Piche from 2022-10-24T15:14

The cast sits down with the lead designer of Aerodome, a new competitive dogfighing card game.

https://www.aerodomegame.com/

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S5E33 - What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter? from 2022-10-18T15:19:38

This week we talk about Maarek Stele, marketing in X-Wing, and the Quebec WOQ!

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S5E32 - Meta Talk with Ben Doyle from 2022-10-11T15:07

This week we bring on Ben Doyle, Krayt Cup MVP, to talk about the Meta as well as some Rebel Alpha Strike archtypes.

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S5E31 - We're Feroph to the Races from 2022-10-04T14:49

This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack!

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S5E30 - The White Walkers and Hotshots&Aces II from 2022-09-27T15:23:36

This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack!

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S5E29 - Faction Identity Part 2 from 2022-09-21T15:24:34

This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open!

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[00:08:00] RPCD: "Static"

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S5E28 - Faction Identity Part 1 from 2022-09-13T15:30:01

This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open!

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[00:08:00] RPCD: Kare Kun

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S5E27 - Game Design Talk and NOVA Open from 2022-09-06T15:26:27

This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open!

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S5E26 - Team Canada on Top from 2022-08-30T15:49:51

This week we bring on the Captain of Team Canada from XTC, Cam Murray, to talk about how they were able to bring home the victory against the entire world!

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S5E25 - Why Do We Hate Salvage? from 2022-08-23T15:49:06

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S5E24 - Curled Paw Creatives Shills from 2022-08-16T15:31:36

This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy!

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S5E23 - A Philosophical Discussion of Droid Sentience from 2022-08-02T07:17:26

This week Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 of the Lone Star Open then discuss Ryan's Gen Con list.

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S5E22 - Fly Better Mailbag from 2022-07-26T06:38:51

This week Dee and Ryan answer listener questions!

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S5E21 - Krayt Cup, Ministravaganza, and Malachor from 2022-07-19T20:29:58

This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous.

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S5E20 - Are You Tall or Wide? from 2022-07-12T16:56:40

This week Dee and Ryan touch upon a variety of topics, including the main difference between tall and wide squads.

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S5E19 - XTC First Impressions from 2022-06-28T07:00

This week we look at every XTC team and pick our favorite squad to break down!

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S5E18 - Sullust Roundup with Jorge Castaneda from 2022-06-21T17:26:10

This week we are joined by Sullust Top 8 player Jorge Castaneda who talks about his inventive Han double Firespray squad.

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S5E17 - Galactic Conquest and Battle of Yavin from 2022-06-14T16:01:24

This week we talk about the new Galactic Conquest mode we're launching, as well as the amazing spoilers in the Battle of Yavin pack coming in 2022.

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S5E16 - May Points Roundup Part 2 and Actual Tournament Result from 2022-06-07T16:32:55

This week we finish out our hot takes on the points update, then discuss the Richmond Open and UK Games Expo top performing lists.

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S5E15 - May Points Roundup Part 1 from 2022-06-01T16:43:36

This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting?

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S5E14 - May 2022 Points Update with AMG's Pagani and Plummer from 2022-05-25T15:46:22

This week we are joined by AMG X-Wing developers Will Pagani and Michael Plummer to discuss the recent changes to rules, points, and the ban list.
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S5E13 - Community Building with Kieran Simske from 2022-05-17T16:17:14

This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting?

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S5E12 - Take My Breath Away from 2022-05-10T18:25

As Farmer shows his complete lack of 80s musical knowledge, Dee and Raithos discuss Z95 Spoilers and the CIS Gauntlet.

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S5E11 - Scum and Republic Gauntlet Talk from 2022-05-03T16:10:30

This week Dee cracks open the bourbon to talk about why Rook Kast and Maul in the Gauntlet are so nutty. Oh and I guess Bo-Katan too.

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S5E10 - Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet Talk with Bryant Francis from 2022-04-26T16:13:16

This week we bring on guest Bryant Francis to talk about the Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet fighters, as well as Poldin "Akbar Slayer" LeHuse.

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S5E09 - Clone Z95 and Razorcrest Talk from 2022-04-19T16:16:37

This week Ryan, Dee, and Raithos discuss Jaycris Tubbs, the Clone Z-95, [TANGENT], and how to build out a Razorcrest!

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S5E08 - Listbuilding with the Tubes Twins from 2022-04-12T16:24:24

This week Dee talks about his experience listbuilding with Benthic and Edrio. The new Rogue Class starfighter is also discussed with Raithos.

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S5E07 - Bridesmaids and Jawas from 2022-04-06T18:17:08

This week we are joined by Marcel Manzano, Adepticon Runner-Up, to get his insights on preparation, strategy, and overal X-Wing accuman. Then the Perth Grand Championship is discussed!

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S5E06 - The Entire Rules Reference Read to You from 2022-04-01T07:00:53

For all your Rules Reference Audio Book Needs
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S5E05 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Adepticon from 2022-03-30T01:13:22

This week Dee and Ryan talk about all things Adepticon!
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S5E04 - Scenario Basics from 2022-03-22T16:16:01

This week both Chris Allen and Stephen Kim join the podcast to discuss important rules clarifications for Adepticon, then a discussion on figuring out who the beatdown and control player is in s...
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S5E03 - Opportunity Costs from 2022-03-15T16:50:58

This week, after a Random Pilot Discussion of Turr Phenir, the team has a conversation about squad building opportunity costs with guest host Raithos
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S5E02 - It's Not What We Think from 2022-03-08T18:38:37

Ryan and Dee begin a new segment where they discuss a random Pilot every week! Then there's more 2.5 discussion followed by a Cherokee Open breakdown!

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S5E01 - Start Here for X-Wing 2.5 Content from 2022-03-01T17:24:56

Hello all you Flyboys and Girls out there! This episode begins Season 5 of the Fly Better Podcast where we begin talking about the February 2022 rule chages to X-Wing, what is being known as 2.5...
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S4E23 - The AMG Devs Reveal the Biggest Secret of 2.5 from 2022-02-22T17:55:14

This week Will Shick and Michael Plummer rejoin the cast to talk about the major 2.5 rules changes.
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S4E22 - The Wait Continues from 2022-02-16T16:23:28

This week Dee and Ryan take a walk down X-Wing memory lane. As the two wait for the new 2.5 rules drop this episode is a loose combination of reminiscence, Book of Boba Fett Reviewing, and the i...
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S4E21 - Strut Your Stuff II with Daniel Lim from 2022-02-08T17:54:19

Fly Better Open Champion Daniel Lim comes onto the cast to talk about his Vulture Sear Swarm and how he constructed such an annoying monstrosity of a squad. Then Ryan and Dee look at the Sith Taker...
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S4E20 - Large Tournament Prep and LVO Roundup with Duncan Howard from 2022-02-01T16:44:54

This week Fly Better Open 2022 Runner-Up Duncan Howard joins the cast to talk about his Dooku dunking and how to prepare for a large tournament. Then the Top 16 squads of LVO are broken down. Listen

S4E19 - Developer Interview with AMGs Will Shick and Michael Plummer from 2022-01-26T00:49:36

This week AMGs Will Shick and Michael Plummer join us to talk about the new rule changes as well as answer some burning questions from the community.
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S4E18 - Faction by Faction LVO Outlooks from 2022-01-18T18:33:15

This week Ryan and Dee tackle a variety of issues: including LESS Sportsball, keeping your cool in a rough tournament, remembering to fly better, and what we think the best squads for each facti...
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S4E17 - Using OODA to Improve Your Game from 2022-01-11T17:37

This week Dee and Ryan explore many topics, including the "OODA" Loop, which NFL Receiver Cooper Kupp has employed to have a record setting season in the NFL. How can these mindsets make you a b...
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S4E16 - Razorcrest&Gauntlet Preview Bonanza from 2022-01-04T23:50:17

This week Ryan and Dee look at all the spoiled cards for the upcoming Razorcrest and Gauntlet expansions! Get ready for some lightly informed hot takes. There's also some After Dark Spoiler disc...
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S4E15 - These Are Our First Steps... from 2021-12-19T08:44:17

For the last cast of the year Dee and Ryan discuss all the new rules coming to X-Wing. Dee also has a weird Chris Rock story.
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S4E14 - Dashing through the Rocks, On a Two Crew 4 Gun Sleigh from 2021-12-14T16:19:59

This week special guest Jeremy Chamblee, top swiss performer at PAX Unplugged, joins the cast to talk about why Dash is so good!

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S4E13 - What is Intelligence? from 2021-12-08T03:20:49

This week Dee and Ryan discuss the different types of intelligence and how they relate to playing X-Wing. There is also a discussion on whether or not it's okay to let your opponent have a "take...
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S4E12 - Gut Versus Logic from 2021-12-01T00:46:17

This week Dee and Ryan (and special guest Raithos) discuss which strategy is better when playing X-Wing. Using your gut, or thinking logically.

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S4E11 - Passion and Darkness from 2021-11-23T18:33:48

This week Dee and Ryan have a bit of a looser episode as they discuss what keeps them coming back to the game, what they are currently flying, the Shadow Caster Title, and some Jank Tank list bu...
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S4E10 - Full Strategic ROAD Breakdown from 2021-11-17T02:31:59

This week (after some C3P0 Discussion) Dee and Farmer discuss the full implications of ROAD. This goes from Turn -1 to Turn 0 to the early/mid/ and late game!
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S4E09 - Clear Eyes, Full Mods, Can't Lose! from 2021-11-09T16:39:57

This week guests Wynand Coert and Galactic Champion Alex Mogensen join the cast to talk about the potential upcoming FFG changes, the lists they flew to glory in the Galactic Championships, and ...
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S4E08 - Fury ROAD from 2021-11-02T16:35:26

This entire episode the Flyboys debate Random Order After Dials.
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Emergency Cast: Everyone Calm Down About the Random Player Order Rules from 2021-10-29T19:26:59

EVERYONE CALM DOWN
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S4E07 - RPO Squad Building with Carson Wray from 2021-10-26T17:14:39

Special Guest Carson Wray joins the podcast to talk about how to build squads in a random player order world. The top lists from SoCal Open and Scarif Galactic Qualifier is also broken down.
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S4E06 - RPO Talk and Dragon Files: Fang Fighter from 2021-10-19T19:13:06

This week is a classic episode where Ryan and Dee discuss a variety of topics. How to adapt squadbuilding in a new Random Player Order world, sensitive controls on Soontir Fel, and a deep dive i...
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S4E05 - Turn to the Dark Side (Board) from 2021-10-12T18:45:34

This week Dee and Ryan talk about Phantasy Krayt Cup Online: Episodes 1 & 2. Are sideboards something that can work in X-Wing?

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S4E04 - TIE Swarms, Y-Wings, and Bombers with Wynand Coert from 2021-10-05T20:18:43

This week Dee and Wynand breakdown the Hoth Galaxies Tournament! We see massive success from TIE Swarm, Y-Wings, the FO Bombers and more! What is this Wave 1?

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S4E03 - Points Update for Every Faction from 2021-09-27T00:19:56

Huge episode this week where Farmer and Dee discuss all the point changes for each faction. Be sure to look at the timestamps to find your favorite faction!

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S4E02 - Tournament Better with Chris Allen from 2021-09-21T16:37:52

This week we bring on Carolina Krayt Supreme Leader Chris Allen to talk about tournament formats including: their history, what the community has tried, and how we can make more enjoyable struct...
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S4E01 - 300 for 30: AMG Changes X-Wing for the Better from 2021-09-10T16:27:23

For our 300th episode we break down all of the changes Atomic Mass games is going to be making to X-Wing.
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S3E42 - Big Splashes at Tatooine and Europa from 2021-09-07T19:35:21

This week the flyboys talk about the big surprises to come out of the Gold Squadron Galaxies Tatooine tournament as well as the Europa Cup.

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S3E41 - XTC Final Standings and TIE Striker Dragon Files from 2021-08-31T18:53:23

Team USA Captain Marcel Manzano joins us this week to talk about the final XTC results! Then Dee brings us on a magical journey to talk about why you should be putting TIE Strikers on the table....
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S3E40 - Prioritizing Your Target from 2021-08-24T19:26:20

This week the Flyboys talk about ways to properly prioritize your target as Dee breaks down his experience running Hera, Rogue Squadron Escort, Garvin, and Kyle Katarn!

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S3E39 - XTC Top Cut List Breakdown from 2021-08-17T16:02:12

This week Raithos joins the Flyboys to talk about the X-Wing Team Championship top cut! Dee, Farmer, and Stephen each pick their favorite list from each Faction and at the end make some bold cla...
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S3E38 - Vader Defender and Super Kylo Dominate Jedha from 2021-08-10T11:46:57

This week the Flyboys bring on Christopher Patrick of the Omega Squadron Podcast to talk about his undefeated swiss run at Jedha Gold Squa...
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S3E37 - TIE Whisper, FOB, and Resistance Y-Wing from 2021-08-03T16:03:02

This week the Flyboys bring on Mitch Hurst and Andrew Durham to talk about the new X-Wing releases coming in September.

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S3E36 - LSO and Fortressing, TIME TO ENGAGE! from 2021-07-28T01:10:32

In a supersized episode this week the Flyboys bring on a slew of guests to talk about the Lone Star Open. Tournament Organizer Brent Wong comes on to talk about the event and all of the perceive...
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S3E35 - XTC Group Stage Final Results from 2021-07-20T18:53:43

Oliver Pocknell joins us once again to talk about the XTC Group Stages. Which Countries are making it through to the finals?! Who were the surprise duds of the tournament? Find out!

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S3E34 - Hyperspace Breakdown for Every Faction from 2021-07-13T20:43:08

No matter what faction you fly, this is the episode where you'll learn what's good and probably not so good in hyperspace. The flyboys go through a variety of good, bad, and underutilized pilots...
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S3E33 - You Know What's Good, Right? from 2021-07-06T18:40:55

How do you decide whether or not a squad is good? Or a pilot? Or an upgrade? What are the pitfalls of netlisting? This week Dee and Ryan discuss what makes something "good" and how you can emplo...
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S3E32 - Lah'mu Roundup with Alexander Buff from 2021-06-29T22:26:35

Hello Fly Better friends! This week we bring on Lah'mu top 8 Alexander Buff to talk about his punishing Resistance Hyperspace squad, followed by a breakdown of the Top 16.

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S3E31 - XTC Group Stage Midway Breakdown from 2021-06-22T17:25:14

The X-Wing Team Championships are in full swing, as the Flyboys bring on reigning World Champion Oliver Pocknell to update the listeners on how every country is doing thus far!

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S3E30 - Dragon Files: Rebel YT-1300 from 2021-06-15T18:48:20

This week Brent Wong joins the Flyboys to talk about the Lone Star Open, one of the first major in person events occurring for X-Wing! Then the new moderator of the Official AMG Rules Forum, Dee...
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S3E29 - LVO Announcement and Bespin Roundup from 2021-06-08T16:56:17

This week we are joined by Bespin Open Winner Virgil Hayward to talk about how he won Bespin with Scum Han! Also all the info we currently have about the Fly Better Open at LVO is at the very st...
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S3E28 - Dragon Files: Vulture Droids from 2021-06-01T18:36:55

This week the team looks at Farmer's least favorite ship in the game...the Vulture Droid. Backed by the extraordinary Networked Calculations ship trait, these cheap ships have many options to pa...
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S3E27 - Listener Q&A + XTC Hot Takes from 2021-05-25T18:33:07

This week the Flyboys look at the X-Wing Team Championship pods and give bold predictions on what country will win each (no predictive model necessary).

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S3E26 - Dragon Files: ARC170s with Justin Dicke from 2021-05-18T13:34:50

This week Justin Dicke comes on to talk about the success of the Team Jawa "Women of Star Wars" event, as well as hyping the virtues of running alternative formats. Then Dee goes through the ARC...
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S3E25 - Dragon Files: We Try to Talk About TIE Silencers with Chris Allen from 2021-05-11T19:37:47

This week we bring on Chris Allen to discuss when we should resume in person X-Wing, and to breakdown all the TIE Silencers.

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S3E24 - Focus Volleyball with Andrew Oehler from 2021-05-04T15:56:50

This week Andrew Oehler, winner of Mon Cala, joins us to discuss his focus passing shenanigans involving Benthic Two-Tubes, Garvin, Hera, and Kyle Katarn! Then the Top 16 of Mon Cala is broken d...
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S3E23 - Firecast Cup Roundup with Kristofer Bengtsson from 2021-04-27T16:33:39

This week Kristofer Bengtsson joins the cast to talk to us about his successful use of Nash Windrider in the Firecast Cup! Then the Top 16 of that tournament is broken down. Spoiler alert...it's...
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S3E22 - Flying Rebel Awings with Matthew Cary from 2021-04-20T04:00

With the drop of the Phoenix Cell Squadron Pack Rebel A-Wings got a much needed boost. Gold Squadron Aces Tournament runner up Matthew Cary joins us to talk about why Hera and Ahsoka should be t...
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S3E21 - Dragon Files: T70s, The Zack Snyder Cut from 2021-04-13T07:02:29

In this super sized episode Ryan, Raithos, and Dee breakdown all the T-70 pilots and which ones are worth trying. That however comes after Ryan and Dee have a spirited debate on the worth of Dat...
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S3E20 - X-Wing Psychology with Isaiah and Eli from 2021-04-06T16:20:41

This week the Worst Coast Children, Isaiah and Eli, join us to talk about the Psychology of X-Wing.

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S3E19 - Big Goran Bumps with Smittle and Cutillo from 2021-03-30T18:54:24

This week the cast is joined by Alex Smittle and Gold Squadron Aces winner Steve Cutillo. Smittle talks about how Kanan, Gleb, and Bossk can shred opponents, and Steve discusses why Commandant G...
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S3E18 - Squadron Pack Points with Firestorm Firecast from 2021-03-23T17:39:53

Get your points here! This week we bring on Nic, Dom, and Phil from the Firestorm Firecast to talk about their upcoming tournament on April 24th, as well as talking about points for the new upco...
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S3E17 - Dragon Files: Scum Firespray from 2021-03-17T02:55:19

This week Dee reopens his Dragon Files to discuss the Scum Firespray. Each pilot is discussed and a variety of competative lists are broken down. If you want to succeed with Kath Scarlet, or eve...
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S3E16 - Omega Qualifier and Kyber Cup Top 16 with Andreas Karlsson from 2021-03-09T18:29:21

Hello Pilots! This week the Fly Better team brings on Andreas Karlsson, the winner of the Gold Squadron Omega Qualifiers, to talk about his success with Procket Barons. Then the Kyber Cup Season...
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S3E15 - Squadron Pack Previews with Nicolas Durand from 2021-03-02T23:11:51

This week we bring on Sigma Qualifier runner up Nicolas Durand to help us break down the THREE squadron pack previews. Then we interview him on his success running Inquisitors with Foresight as ...
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S3E14 - Palp Sabers, Sigma Qualifier, and Vader Defender with Curtis Beatovich from 2021-02-23T18:44:49

This week the Fly Boys bring on Sigma Qualifier Top 8 participant Curtis Beatovich to talk about his Vermeil/Palp + 4 Saber Sq Aces list. Then the crew argues about how good Vader in a Defender ...
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S3E13 - Jedi, Vectored Cannons, and DASH Nats with Patrick Hanson from 2021-02-16T20:55:26

There is so much to cover this week on the Fly Better Podcast. We bring on the Gold Squadron Beta Qualifier winner Patrick Hanson to discuss his Luminara + 3 Delta-B Jedi list. Then we talk abou...
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S3E12 - Guest Max Brooke: X-Wing and Game Designer from 2021-02-09T18:12:27

This week Max Brooke, a man who spent 5 years designing X-Wing, joins the podcast to talk about his experiences points balancing, ship designing, and his overall philosophies on game design in g...
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S3E11 - AMG Announcements and Beef from 2021-02-05T01:43:16

Hey everyone! This episode we talk about all the awesome news released on the recent AMG stream. Ryan also goes off the deep end for a minute on people complaining about "stream quality."
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S3E10 - Flight Club Alpha Qualifier Top 16 with Niklas God from 2021-01-26T19:01:34

This week the team brings on Niklas God, who has had one of the best competitive seasons of X-Wing in recent memory. He breaks down his wacky Torani/Jostero/Mux scum squad then helps the flyboys...
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S3E09 - Dragon Files: TIE x1 from 2021-01-19T05:08:26

The flyboys this week do a surprisingly condensed discussion on the TIE x1. Which squads should you bookmark when flying the ship Darth Vader made famous?

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S3E08 - Explaining List Archetypes with Carson Wray from 2021-01-12T16:52:40

This week the North American Forever Champion Carson Wray joins Fly Better to talk about a better way to classify squads than just "Salad" "Jank" and "Jousters."

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S3E07 - Dragon Files: Sith Infiltrator&Rebel Y-Wing from 2021-01-05T15:16:49

This week the Flyboys discuss a couple of ships that have fallen out of favor in their respective factions, the Sith Infiltrator and the Rebel Y-Wing. You might be surprised to hear just how com...
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Gozanti Heist: A Holiday RPG from 2020-12-29T18:02:27

We take a break from our normal content to play a Star Wars Themed RPG. More information below:

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Saal Bem (Duros) Outlaw Tech - Richard White
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S3E06 - 2.5 First Order Aces with Sean Farley from 2020-12-22T18:30:29

This week Fly Better discusses Polish Nationals with Top 4 member Sean Farley! He made it to the semi-finals running Vonreg, LeHuse, and Kylo and explains how you can have success with the same ...
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S3E05 - Big Word Players and Small Word Players from 2020-12-15T05:56:19

This week game design choices are broken down and discussed, as is Max Brooke's new articles available at https://www.maxbrooke.com/

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S3E04 - Lima Open and Eta2 Anakin Breakdown from 2020-12-08T06:27:22

This week we bring on the runner up of the Lima Open, Arturo Aliaga, to talk about why ETA2 with Anakin is such a powerful new building block for Republic players. Then the Top 16 squads from th...
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S3E03 - New Points, Who Dis? from 2020-12-01T19:38:41

This week the new points AND ships are discussed for every faction! Skip forward to the timestamp of choice to hear our thoughts on FFG's potentially final points reveal.

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S3E02 - 5 A-Wings and You (with Bartosz Wójcicki) from 2020-11-24T16:52:02

NOTE: This Episode was recorded before new points dropped, please take this information with a grain of salt!

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S3E01 - F FFG, An Atomic Announcement from 2020-11-17T05:44:15

A huge announcement is discussed as X-Wing Miniatures is now in the hands of Atomic Mass Games.

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S2E53 - TUB Time with Faan Langelaan from 2020-11-10T11:21:08

This week we breakdown the Coruscant Top 32 with runner up Faan Langelaan!

[00:00:00] Intros/ABZ

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S2E52 - Let Your Opponents Make the Wrong Choice from 2020-11-03T06:02:03

This week we bring on guest host Raithos to talk about the TIE/rb and Heralds of Hope points reveals. Then Jango Fett's Slave 1 is talked about!

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S2E51 - Mustafar and Aggression with Dale Cromwell from 2020-10-27T18:49:38

This week we bring on the jouster of aces, Dale Cromwell, to talk about how playing with aggression can be a valuable playstyle to adopt. Then the Top 32 Hyperspace lists from Mustafar are broke...
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S2E50 - Ryloth Roundup with Malazath and Corey Milstein from 2020-10-20T21:25:04

This week guests Malazath (Michael Schnoedt) and Corey Milstein are brought on to talk about their Top 8 Squads at Ryloth! Malazath took a Sloan Swarm and Corey took 4 HMP gunships!

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S2E49 - What's Good In Hyperspace? from 2020-10-13T19:59

This week the Flyboys preview the ETA-2 and go through what squads might be good for each faction.

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S2E48 - Crait Roundup With Some Scrub from 2020-10-06T07:18:57

This week we bring on a Top 4 participant of the Crait Galactic Qualifier. He's pretty okay at the game, but seems to have trouble winning.

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S2E47 - Rules Reference Update and Previews from 2020-09-29T22:42:06

This week the flyboys break down the most recent Rules Reference as well as discussing the Heralds of Hope and TIE/br previews that recently dropped.

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S2E46 - Drew Brody and Concord Dawn from 2020-09-22T18:15:30

This week Concord Dawn top 4 participant Drew Brody comes on to talk about a new bug killer, WOOKIES!

[00:00:00] Interview Questions
[00:30:00] Wookies > Geonosians?
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S2E45 - HMP, LAAT, and Xi Previews from 2020-09-15T18:31:42

Hold onto your flight sticks because this week we take a look at the preview articles for the September 2020 releases of X-Wing! Can you sideslip your way to victory with the CIS HMP Gunship? Is...
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S2E44 - Sami-Petteri Ulvinen: Swipe Right to Gorgol from 2020-09-08T07:19:47

This week we bring on guest Sami-Petteri Ulvinen to talk about his excellent Dathomir Top 8 Imperial squad. Then the entire Top 32 is broken down with additional guest Scott Collins!
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S2E43 - Dragon Files: Escape Craft, Resistance Transport, TIE/SF from 2020-09-01T18:55:54

The Dragon Files continue their run this week as guest Mitch Hurst joins the show to talk about why TIE/SF isn't as good as you think it is.

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S2E42- Bohan Li: Spamtex and Corellia Top 32 Breakdown from 2020-08-25T04:26:35

This week guest Bohan Li comes on to talk about the Corellia Top 32 from the Galaxies Qualifier Tournament! He also discusses his WINNING 6 Nantex squad.

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S2E41- Dragon Files: U-Wing&TIE Reaper from 2020-08-18T04:20:22

This week is the Dragon Files take on the U-Wing and TIE Reaper.

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S2E40 - Andrew Durham: FO Canada! from 2020-08-11T08:56:26

This week special guest Andrew Durham breaks down some of the best pieces in the First Order Faction, gives tips on how to be a better X-Wing player, and chooses the most important Star Wars cha...
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S2E39 - New Points and Previews from 2020-08-04T06:15:11

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[00:03:00] Worlds 2020 Unofficial Tournament

[00:09:30] Empire Points Changes

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S2E38 - Dragon Files: Oh Black Betty Belbullab... from 2020-07-28T05:00:49

The Dragon Files continue as Dee talks about the Belbullab-22. It's the strongest workhorse of the CIS. Is Grevious the best flanker in the game? How flexible is Sear? Is Souless One even good? ...
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S2E37 - Questions and Ackbars II: Dee's Dice Boogaloo from 2020-07-21T06:03:07

This week Dee and Ryan answer YOUR questions...after Dee complains about ghosts in his dice.
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Campaign Against Cancer - July 18th from 2020-07-16T05:24:46

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S2E36 - Dragon Files: Delta-7 Aethersprites from 2020-07-14T19:29:53

The Dragon Files continue as Dee talks about the Delta-7 Aethersprite. It's one of the most versatile ships in the game, and with 9 pilots to discuss this is a monster of an episode!

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S2E35 - Dragon Files: TIE FOs from 2020-07-07T05:57:38

Dee and Ryan breakdown all TIE/FOs and which ones are worth taking!

[00:00:00] Nonsense/ Shout Outs

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S2E34 - Agata Pikulska: Jank Tank Champion from 2020-06-30T16:54:04

This week Agata Pikulska, winner of the Jank Tank Open, joins the podcast to talk about her love of the First Order. What's the best talent for Vonreg, does Backdraft need any upgrades, and who ...
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S2E33 - Making the Perfect Player from 2020-06-23T18:40:23

This week Ryan and Dee talk about what makes X-Wing such a good game, and how they would craft the PERFECT player from scratch. Spoiler alert...they would be tall.
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After Dark I: Spider-Man from 2020-06-16T21:31:01

After Dark is a segment where Ryan and Dee discuss topics unrelated to X-Wing in a more candid fashion. This episode the duo's favorite super hero Spider-Man is discussed in all his various appe...
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S2E32 - Dragon Files: Scum Falcon&RZ2 A-Wing from 2020-06-16T21:08:27

This weeks Dee and Ryan dive DEEP into discussing the Scum Falcon and the RZ2 A-Wing. Dee at first thinks the Scum Falcon conversation will be a short one, however there's more merit to this shi...
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S2E31 - Captain Sebastian: Space Jam Sydney Roundup from 2020-06-09T04:19:21

This week Fly Better brings on Andrew Goldbach, otherwise known as Captain Sebastian to talk about his phenomenal run at several Space Jam tournaments using off the beaten path squads. The Top 1...
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S2E30 - Bryant Francis: Space Jam LA Roundup from 2020-06-02T07:50:39

This week we bring on the Space Jam LA runner up, Bryant Francis to talk to us about the tournament and the excellent Death Rey he's been running.

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S2E29 - Q&A: Questions and Akbars from 2020-05-26T16:36:36

This week Dee and Ryan answer YOUR questions provided on the Facebook Group. Some include: How to choose target priority, how to not go on tilt, and is a loaf of bread considered a bread sandwic...
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S2E28 - Enno: Bobgarchitect from 2020-05-19T04:10:30

This week we bring on Enno, who made top for at the Space Jam II: Rome tournament over the weekend running Boba Denger! Dee and Ryan ask him to breakdown the squad, then move onto analyzing the ...
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S2E27 - Jank Tank Open Top 16 Picks from 2020-05-12T18:47:48

Hey everyone! This week Dee and Ryan discuss what "Winning at All Costs" or WAAC is. What does winning mean to you? How far will you push to rules to get there? Then we breakdown the Top 16 Jank...
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S2E26 - The Dragon Files: TIE FIghters from 2020-05-05T05:05:43

Welcome to another round of The Dragon Files. This week Dee talks about TIE Fighters, and you may want bring a drink to pour one out for the boys. However, there are some really solid squad buil...
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S2E25 - Dyllan Fernandez: Space Jam Roundup from 2020-04-28T20:36:18

Howdy X-Wingers! Today we bring on Dyllan Fernandez who went undefeated in swiss for Gold Squadron's Space Jam online tournament. We also breakdown the Top 16!
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S2E24 - Jan Ullerup: The Meta Master from 2020-04-22T02:33:52

This week we bring on Jan Ullerup, who runs the X-Wing Analytics site Pink Brain Matter. We discuss his process, faction rankings, player skill, and why Ryan is mathematically the worst.
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S2E23 - The Dragon Files: X-Wings from 2020-04-14T04:06:36

This week Dee brings in all his intel on T-65 X-Wings. He goes through every Pilot and breaks down which ones are good and which ones are garbage.
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S2E22 - Tommy Adams: Playing Online X-Wing from 2020-04-07T05:13:54

The Jank Tank Open is in full swing, and this week we bring on Tommy Adams, an online X-Wing tournament organizer, to talk about how playing on Vassal is different than playing person.

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A Complete Podcast from 2020-04-01T19:20:33

Would you believe that Ryan once attempted another podcast? Let's time travel back to 2015...
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S2E21 - Raithos: X-Wing is Basically Poker from 2020-03-31T05:43:05

This week Raithos joins us to talk about his mind-bending theory that all the principles of poker apply to X-Wing. We're skeptical at first, but he really does his best to convince us otherwise!...
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S2E20 - Jank Tank Open from 2020-03-24T03:10:25

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S2E19 - Quarantine Cast from 2020-03-17T07:29:19

While the majority of the world is on lockdown due to Covid-19, Dee and Ryan bring on a slew of guests in a Town Hall style discussion. Dee states why Ryan's gym teacher is a good pilot, Coach w...
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S2E18 - AC Yager: Playing Real X-Wing from 2020-03-10T07:34:46

PSA: Please listen to the first 30 minutes of this episode for important information!

This week AC Yager joins us to discuss his run to a world's invite using Thane, Luke, and two Selfles...
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S2E17 - Brandon Cating: Mickey Two-Snakes from 2020-03-03T06:55:06

This week Brandon Cating joins us to talk about the power of Cova and Poe, deep diving into what controlling an opening engagement looks like.

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S2E16 - Kristofer Bengtsson: CLT for Two from 2020-02-25T08:49:09

Kris Bengtsson joins us this week to tell us why he's the man behind the World Champion's success! He also talks about why the Empire is struggling, and how you can succeed with CLT Jedi.
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S2E15 - Kris Mitchell: Judging, Rules, and Farmer's Fireballs from 2020-02-18T07:25:40

This week UK Judge extraordinaire Kris Mitchell joins us to discuss some edge case rules scenarios, as well as some more difficult situations that X-Wing TOs/Marshals must deal with. Farmer also...
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S2E14 - Tom Reed: ConFETTi from 2020-02-11T08:00:03

We have a content packed episode this week with guest Tom Reed, who helps us navigate two of the biggest tournaments this year! Both the UK and Texas System Opens are discussed, but not before t...
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S2E13 - Paul Olson: Landing STRUTS from 2020-02-04T07:51:31

LVO Grand runner-up Paul Olson joins us this week to talk about vulture droids, rules quandaries, and strange cantina bands.

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S2E12 - Fly Better Grand at LVO Review from 2020-01-28T06:30:04

This week the Flyboys talk about LVO, both the highs and the lows. In their sleep deprived ramblings they also mention some of the lists they liked.
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S2E11 - Chris Allen: Kraytclipse Redux from 2020-01-21T07:35:29

Chris Allen joins us this week to talk about Krayt Cup, points changes, and why Dee is incorrect on a wide variety of topics.

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S2E10 - XY Lim: New Points Powerhouse from 2020-01-14T07:07:07

ALERT! ALERT! NEW POINTS CHANGES HAVE ARRIVED! This week we are joined by the Singapore Grand Champion, XY Lim to help us dissect these major changes. Are 5 X-Wings too good? Is First Order over...
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S2E09 - Nam-My Le: CommentaCzar from 2020-01-07T07:51:08

This week we bring on one of X-Wing's top commentator's Nam-My Le! He walks us through what makes good commentary and how we as a community have grown as casters. He then takes on Dee in a First...
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S2E08 - Duncan Howard: I Thought It Would Matter from 2019-12-31T05:36:56

This week the celebrated Pax: Unplugged finalist Duncan Howard joins us to talk about all manner of juicy card previews. Find out which TIE/ba we like the most, our answer may surprise you!
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Holiday Special 2019 - Salami Cat Heist from 2019-12-24T05:12:13

Happy Holidays from the Fly Better Podcast!

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S2E07 - Doug Howe: Midwest Master from 2019-12-17T10:58:34

This week the Winner of Crossroads Classic and the Missouri Grand Championship joins us...Doug Howe! He discusses his thoughts on Vulture Swarms, the Nantex, and of course how to fly a surprisin...
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S2E06 - Paul Heaver: The Returning King from 2019-12-10T07:26:03

This week we've got Paul Heaver on the podcast, fresh off of his System Open victory! He talks about how he constructed his Chertek Vulture Swarm and why Discord Missiles are so dangerous. Once ...
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S2E05 - Zach Bart: Salami Cat Gang Leader from 2019-12-03T05:35:16

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S2E04 - Asa Graf: The Prettiest Eyes in X-Wing from 2019-11-26T08:17:10

This week Asa Graf, of Back to Dials Fame, joins the Flyboys to talk about the major System Open Changes, CIS strategies, terrible Imperial Squads, and more!
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S2E03 - Oliver Pocknell: World Champion from 2019-11-19T16:35:11

This week the Flyboys bring on Oli Pocknell, your 2019 World Champion! He discusses his pursuits build a larger community and spread X-Wing's popularity. Make sure you stick around after the out...
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S2E02 - Marcelo and Nino: XTC Champions from 2019-11-12T06:19:37

The week we have a very special pair of guest all the way from Spain. Marcelo Soto and "Nino" Veiga were both member of Team Spain, who went on to win XTC, the largest team event in the world. T...
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S2E01 - Alex Farley: The Mux Master from 2019-11-05T05:19:07

The Fly Better podcast is committed to bringing you an onslaught of new and exciting guests from around the world! This week we have on Alex Farley, who finished in the Top 4 in Worlds 2019. We ...
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S1E20 - Worlds 2019 Decompress from 2019-10-29T07:12:06

The Flyboys talk about their experience at Worlds 2019.
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S1E19 - Worlds 2019 Top 16 Interviews from 2019-10-22T06:10:16

The very best content that we put out every year, here are interviews with every member of the Top 16 from Worlds 2019. This is the one episode you don't want to miss and the very encapsulation ...
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S1E18 - Deelightful Conversation from 2019-10-14T04:58:43

With Dee returning, the Flyboys take this final week before worlds to breakdown recent Grand Championship and Hyperspace results. No timestamps this week as it's all recap. With special guest Da...
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S1E17 - The Other Factions from 2019-10-08T07:49

With the 2019 World Championships only a couple weeks away, the Flyboys breakdown the First Order, Resistance, Republic, and Separatists! The top contenders of each faction are discussed as well...
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S1E16 - The Numbers in Action from 2019-10-01T05:23:48

This week the Flyboys begin worlds prep by breaking down the original three factions. What toys do they have available to them? How can you fight back against the Nantex menace? What are the top...
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S1E15 - The D Team from 2019-09-24T13:40:27

With worlds fast approaching guests Raithos and Mitch Hurst join the podcast to talk about the new Rules Reference update, as well as their impressions of the Meta moving forward.

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S1E14 - Strut Your Stuff from 2019-09-17T06:17:11

This week the Flyboys bring on Tom Harper, of Imperial Propaganda fame to talk about the Oceanic Team Championships! After enthralling tales from the land down under the group analyzes the point...
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S1E13 - Wave IV Closure from 2019-09-10T04:57:37

As X-Wing fans eagerly await their fresh new Nantex and Republic Y-Wings, the Flyboys take a little look back at the Wave IV meta. With plenty of data to crunch (courtesy of Pink Brain Matter), ...
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S1E12 - Quack Shot with Akhter Khan and David Kelley from 2019-09-03T05:02:27

The first ever Australian System Open and the first US Grand Championship took place this past weekend and the Flyboys are here to break them down! The Aus System Open Runner up Akhter Khan and ...
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S1E11 - Shun the Non-Deelievers from 2019-08-28T05:59:29

Dee has returned as one of the BEST members of team USA! He recounts his various matchups, best moments, worst moments, and a few other surprises. Then the Flyboys breakdown the Top 8 lists of t...
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S1E10 - Stupid Sexy Interceptor from 2019-08-20T13:32:33

This week the pirate captain himself, Richard White (otherwise known as Kelvan Tiberius) joins us! Dee talks a bit more about his experience in Buenos Aires, a few surprising Hyperspace Trials r...
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S1E9 - The Knights of Wray from 2019-08-13T08:11:13

With Dee still traveling back from Buenos Aries, Ryan brings on a few of the top players from Gencon: Mark Grawburg, Matthew Cary, Ryan Staniszewski, and the North Continental King himself Carso...
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S1E8 - HighWray to the Danger Zone from 2019-08-06T05:46:22

If you're looking for Gencon analysis you've come to the right place. Ryan, Dee, and Dallas take a look at the Top 14 lists from the North American Continental Championships and discuss some rea...
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S1E7 - Heaver's Lit Beacons from 2019-07-30T05:39:08

3 Time World Champion Paul Heaver joins the podcast today to send a call out for NOVA judges! Then, as Gencon draws near, the Flyboys take a look at what sets each faction apart. Ryan tries to ...
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S1E6 - The Plasma Paradox from 2019-07-23T14:37:52

This week the Flyboys bring on judge extraordinaire Brent Wong to put a close on the pace of play and sharing dice discussion. However, Dee has some unfinished business with Ryan and the two arg...
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S1E5 - Pace of Play from 2019-07-16T04:26:07

This week special guest Dión Morales joins the Flyboys as they talk about the pace of play in X-Wing. Farmer believes that more and more X-Wing games are reaching time, and not enough rounds are...
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Flight Academy 07: Midterms from 2019-07-09T09:02:03

It's time for a review episode! This week flight instructors Yun, Farmer, and Parker quiz you on the fundamentals from the first six Flight Academy episodes. Are you ready for the advanced cours...
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S1E3 - Total Kraytclipse of the Heart II from 2019-07-02T05:40:49

While Ryan is on vacation, Dee brings on a different group of Flyboys to fill the Moistureless void. With a slew of guests, including the talented Sam Cimino, the team discusses a variety of to...
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S1E2 - Season 2 Points Update from 2019-06-26T05:26:03

This week the Flyboys discuss the big Season 2 points changes. Who are the Winners? Who are the Losers? What happened to Rebel Beef and Quad Phantoms? We discuss and argue!

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S1E1 - Just a Couple Flyboys from 2019-06-18T04:50:01

Welcome to The Fly Better Podcast!

This week Ryan and Dee discuss a major rebrand, worlds structure, Resistance Crew, Best Coast Pairings, and then some tournament results!
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MP175 - Pro Panel from 2019-06-11T09:00

Andrew Bunn, Chris Allen, Duncan Howard, and Kevin Leintz are four of the best X-Wing Players/Personalities currently out there, and they've joined us today to answer some of YOUR questions! Wit...
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Flight Academy 06: Win Conditions from 2019-06-04T05:05:05

We've got a guest training officer this week for Flight Academy, Instructor "The Johnson" Johnson. He's here to talk about Win Conditions, and how not understanding them can lead to losses.
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MP173 - Resistance Faction Breakdown: Feeling Heroic? from 2019-05-28T07:55:39

On this month's faction breakdown Dee, Ryan, and special guest Raithos dissect the Resistance! With aces such as Poe and workhorse ships like the RZ2 A-Wing, the Resistance has all the tools nec...
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MP172 - The Extended Big 4 from 2019-05-21T06:23:25

With the System Open season still in full swing Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 Extended Squads currently in the meta. DreadLoks, Quad Phantoms, Handbreak Han, and Rebel Beef Wedgington are all...
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MP171 - The 5 Forward of Legend from 2019-05-14T06:46:53

This week we are joined by Mitch Hurst, Denver System Open Runner Up. He talks about why generic Silencers might be good, why FFG hates the First Order, and the move that won him his Top 4 matc...
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Flight Academy 05 - The Joust from 2019-05-07T07:27:16

Welcome cadets to another Mynock Flight Academy! This week our lesson focuses on jousting, one of the most exciting aspects of X-Wing. When should you enter a jou...
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MP169 - Interview with WWE Superstars from 2019-05-04T17:00

Ryan and Dee interview Xavier Woods (Otherwise known as Austin Creed) and Tyler Breeze, WWE Superstars about X-Wing, Tabletop, and the grudge match between them.

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MP168 - Separatist Faction Breakdown and Meta Overview from 2019-04-30T07:41:19

There has been a lot of X-Wing news from this intense past weekend of X-Wing tournament play. We bring on guest Ryan Staniszewski to talk about the current state of the X-Wing Meta, as well as b...
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MP167 - Republic Faction Breakdown: Wow Oddball is Bad from 2019-04-23T10:00

Welcome to another Mynock Faction Breakdown! Ryan and Dee discuss what you can do to win with the Republic! Is there ever a reason to bring a Torrent? Are any Jedi other than Anakin viable? What...
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MP166 - Fat Han 2: Inertial Dampaloo from 2019-04-16T07:31:29

The Mynocks bring you an action packed episode with special guest Tyler Tippett. Star Wars Celebration and the Wave V announcement lead off the discussion, followed by a lengthy debate about Fat...
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MP165 - Wild Card Week: Ask the Mynocks II from 2019-04-09T05:41:36

This week a very sleepy Dee and Ryan take on listener questions from the Facebook group. Topics discussed include: which dials should change, what Wave 3 surprises have we seen, and is Riversid...
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Flight Academy 04 - Turn Zero from 2019-04-02T05:54:15

Welcome back to Mynock Flight Academy!

The goal of this lesson is to teach you about Turn Zero, otherwise known as the setup. We bring on three time World Champion Paul Heaver to discuss...
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The Most Dangerous Game from 2019-04-01T07:12:35

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MP163 - Scum Faction Breakdown: Fly Guri from 2019-03-26T08:45:14

Welcome back to another Mynock Faction Breakdown. This week we discuss Scum and Villainy, which unfortunately has come under hard times as of late. However, there is hope for the faction, as t...
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MP162 - Another One Booths the Dust from 2019-03-19T05:44:04

Philip "Mynock Slayer" Booth has acquired a new bust for his mantle...our guest Connor Hawley! After Connor's impressive run in Arizona we discuss all five factions and what they are currently t...
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MP161: Y-Nocks from 2019-03-12T06:01:35

Did you guys think Farmer was done reading lists? YOU THOUGHT WRONG! This week the Mynocks go over recent Hyperspace Trials results. Are Y-Wings the new boogy-man? Should you be flying A-Wings?...
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Mynock Flight Academy 03: List Building from 2019-03-05T09:21:20

Welcome back to Mynock Flight Academy!

This lesson looks to bring you up to speed on list building, the most important part of X-Wing that doesn't involve actually playing on a board. We...
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MP159 - Imperial Faction Breakdown: Try the Swarm from 2019-02-26T07:26:40

Welcome to another Mynock Faction Breakdown! This week special guest Travis "The Johnson" Johnson joins us to discuss what the Empire can do to stay relevant in both the Extended and Hyperspace ...
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MP158 - Judging You with Iain Hamp from 2019-02-19T08:28:03

For this week's episode we continue our Mynock Interview Series with the best X-Wing Judge in the country (and maybe the universe) Iain Hamp! Iain discusses the "waiter" side of the "X-Wing Rest...
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MP157 - I'll Purple Your Evade from 2019-02-12T14:38:51

Hola fellow skreeiers! Today Dee and Ryan break down the Guardians of the Republic squadron pack as well as give their brief opinions on Wave 4! Which Jedi will you be flying? Are V-19s better t...
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Mynock Flight Academy 02: The Dice from 2019-02-05T15:38:09

Welcome back to Mynock Flight Academy!

Today our lesson centers around the dice, which have a powerful effect on many facets of the game. We bring on Andrew Lauritzen, Master of Numbers ...
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MP155 - Rebel Faction Breakdown: Hope has Arrived from 2019-01-29T14:47:43

After much debate and speculation, the first points adjustment of Second Edition was released! The Mynocks bring in Nordic Champion Andreas Karlsson, a self-described Rebel player, to discuss wh...
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MP154 - Wildcard Week: Ask the Mynocks I from 2019-01-22T14:27:43

The Mynocks open up their mailbag and answer several questions from various listeners. Guest Chris "Chico" Brown, joins us to talk about list construction, jousting, killboxes, and...pineapple ...
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MP153 - Belly-Rubs and Vultures from 2019-01-15T14:39:53

Welcome back to the Mynock Podcast where today we discuss the new Servants of Strife CIS preview! After discussing some items from last week's episode (Hyperspace and Heroic), we take a look at ...
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MP152 - Building a Hero with Guest Kevin Leintz from 2019-01-08T08:12:53

This week is an interview episode with guest Kevin Leintz! After a few simple questions Kevin takes over the cast to discuss an alternative way to build Poe Dameron. Get ready to huck those R4...
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Mynock Flight Academy 01: The Templates from 2019-01-01T20:31:54

Welcome to Mynock Flight Academy!

What is Flight Academy? Flight Academy is a monthly “back to basi...
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A Very Mynock Holiday Special from 2018-12-25T09:24:32

Happy Holidays from everyone at the Mynock Squadron Podcast!

The game system is based on Apocalypse World, available free here: http://apocalypse-w...
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MP150 - End of Year Analysis from 2018-12-18T14:42:11

It's been four months since Second Edition launched and the Mynocks are taking a look at where the game has settled. With a cargo hold full of data (some stolen from the Krayts), the group goes ...
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MP149 - First Order and Resistance Have Joined the Fight! from 2018-12-11T14:48:28

It's been a very busy month in X-Wing. So busy in fact that we haven't had a chance to discuss the two new factions on the horizon, the Resistance and First Order. With guest host Stephen Kim v...
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MP148 - Adhesive Connoisseurs: A PAX Unplugged Overview from 2018-12-04T07:42:49

Today we bring on Pax Unplugged System Open player Cam Murray to talk about his run to the Top 4. He discusses Double-Tap Dash, which is the new rebel list sweeping the meta. Is it as bad as D...
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MP147 - For My Ally is the Foss, and a Powerful Ally He is from 2018-11-27T14:29:17

Greetings from the Maw! Today we bring in some long range communications from our favorite guest hosts, the Foss Twins! Travis is the new Australian National Champion, and his brother Jaren got ...
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MP146 - Uninformed and Completely Unprepared from 2018-11-20T08:00

This week Ryan brings on Stephen Kim and Dee is surprised to discover that Stephen is his arch foe, Raithos, the creator of Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0. Despite the unexpected betrayal of tru...
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MP145 - Wave III Excitement! from 2018-11-13T13:00

Good morning droid hive minds! After taking a week off, Ryan and Dee dive fully into discussing the new Clone Wars ships spoiled by the recent Wave III Announcement article. Once all the "Roger ...
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Mynock Open Thank Yous from 2018-11-06T05:58:10

You'll get a real episode next week I promise!

Until then, here are some Thank Yous from Mynock Open weekend.
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MP144 - Super Wave Deluxe Turbo Wave Kit Championship Wave Tournament Leader Attack Run Chris Allen Edition: Remastered from 2018-10-30T14:16:41

With less than a week to go until the Mynock Open, the very tired duo of Dee Yun and Ryan Farmer bring on guest Chris Allen to help save the show with content. This week it's mostly Mynock Open ...
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MP143 - Rebel Identity Crisis from 2018-10-23T13:57:17

This episode we are very happy to bring on the hosts of Cloud City Radio! Mandalor"Ian" Wardle and Lee Williams join us in breaking down the United Kingdom Team Championship results. That discus...
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MP142 - Huxsilon with guest Kelvan Tiberius from 2018-10-16T13:52:10

Galactic Holonet! Today we are bringing on guest Richard White, better known as Kelvan Tiberius from the Scum & Villainy Podcast, to talk about two new factions coming very soon. Both the Resis...
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MP141 - Coruscant Round Up! from 2018-10-10T18:27:54

Hello rookies and aces alike! We have returned after a very sleep restrictive trip to Coruscant to discuss the System Open Finals. This episode Ryan talks about how he almost missed a plane, De...
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MP140 - Your Mathic Wand from 2018-10-02T13:52:03

Salutations fellow space parasites! This week our primary focus is on "Mathwing" and discussing how math should or should not be used when playing X-Wing. Dallas goes in depth on various TIE Sw...
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MP139 - eFettciency from 2018-09-25T13:53:21

We have our first Second Edition tournament results! With Boba Fett wreaking havoc across game tables, the Mynocks analyze just how good he really is as well as his current optimal loadouts. Fol...
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MP138 -You're Welcome from 2018-09-18T07:44:44

Warning: Strong Language Used in This Episode

We bring on a very important guest this week...Coach Aaron Krull! He's here to gives us the truth about Second Edition from the perspec...
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MP137 - The Rules Robot from 2018-09-11T07:32:34

Happy Second Edition Week everyone! With 2.0 nearly here, we bring on the master of rulings, Chris "Chico" Brown, as a guest. He's known for creating the best Tournament Organizing software ava...
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MP136 - YASB Hates Dee from 2018-09-04T08:03:37

Dallas and Shea are on this week to talk about beginner games of X-Wing Second Edition. Additionally the crew pours one out for First Edition and look back fondly (and not so fondly) at all the...
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MP135 - Defenders, Death Dash, and HepTUGon from 2018-08-28T14:35:36

We have an extra large episode this week (with a side of beef). The main focus is Second Edition list building, with a concentration in "broken" or undercosted pilots and upgrades. With a fres...
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MP134: X-Wing Gon' Give it to Ya! from 2018-08-21T07:27:47

We've got our good friend Zach Bart on this week to hype up the Third Annual Crossroads Classic, a tournament happening in Indianapolis later this year!

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MP133 - European Aces from 2018-08-14T14:29:11

This week three of Europe's top players join us to talk about the European Team Championships. Phil GC, Oliver Pocknell, and Łukasz Golonka give us an in depth look at the ETC including: the re...
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MP132 - #NotMyLockdown from 2018-08-07T14:32:45

Dee and Ryan return from a weekend full of Gen-Con with all kinds of fresh news and experiences. They talk about their successes in the tournament, how good Supernatural Vader is, and the new f...
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MP131 - Pointing Things Out from 2018-07-31T14:52:49

Oh, I'm afraid the point values will be quite operational when your friends arrive. FFG decided to give us the point values to everything in Second Edition, leaving our heads are spinning from ...
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MP130 - Optimizing Your Prototype from 2018-07-24T14:40:28

It's a full house today on the Mynock Podcast with guests Jaren Foss and Asa Graf coming on! Jaren basks in the glory of his ANZTC victory, Dallas discusses how scary the TIE Advanced might be, ...
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MP129 - Is This Vermeil Life? from 2018-07-17T14:21:19

Jaren and Travis Foss join us this week to talk about Wave 14 and the Australian Team Championships. Dee takes an in depth look at all the new content from Wave 14 and grades it out. Do X-Wing...
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MP128 - Fenn for Yourself from 2018-07-10T09:43:23

The Mynocks avoided the article curse once again! This week Ryan, Dee, and Dallas take an in depth look at the Second Edition Fang Fighter, more specifically Fenn Rau. Is he the ace to beat onc...
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MP127 - Side Stabber! from 2018-07-03T14:39:45

REGISTRATION FOR THE MYNOCK OPEN IS LIVE!

Visit: MynockOpen.Com

In addition to hyping the tournament, we talk quickly about our Produ...
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MP126 - Lando's Hot Pockets from 2018-06-26T07:23:57

Dee returns this week to help discuss the last few System Open results. There's a spirited debate on the various merits of VI Quickdraw followed by analysis of the newly revealed Scum YT-1300. ...
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MP125 - Big Acrylic Takeover! from 2018-06-19T06:32:34

Dee is on a break this week so we bring on a very special guest host...ANDREW NUCKOLS! You know him from the Birmingham Barons and his fantastic acrylic tokens. We talk to him about his favorit...
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MP124 - Dock to the Heart from 2018-06-12T15:26:42

Salutations X-Wingers! This week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas discuss some of the questions answered in the developer AMA. Was Dee satisfied with their justification of Luke Gunner? After that we have...
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MP123 - Major Announcements from 2018-06-05T15:41:36

We at Mynock Squadron are happy to announce, THE MYNOCK OPEN, an X-Wing Second Edition tournament in Los Angeles coming at the end of October/early November of this year. Registration will open...
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MP122 - Scum On! from 2018-05-29T16:48:59

We bring on System Open Champion Steven Gonzales to talk about the Scum faction conversion kit unboxing. Just like last week we go ship by ship and discuss its roles, improvements, or nerfs. I...
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MP121 - Tough Choices from 2018-05-22T16:35:44

Last week FFG decided to unveil a huge amount of content in the upcoming 2nd Edition conversion kits; so this week we are taking a look at both the Rebel and Imperial factions. We go ship by sh...
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MP120 - The Dallas Swarm is Coming... from 2018-05-15T16:53:31

This week the master of the TIE Swarm, Dallas Parker, tells us his first thoughts about Second Edition. We go through the Imperial TIE/lns we know about and theory-craft which combination Dalla...
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MP119 - 2018 Worlds Top 16 Interviews and Tips from 2018-05-08T16:32:21

With the 2018 X-Wing World Championship coming to a close, the Mynocks managed to get interviews with each competitor who made Top 16. You'll learn their squad choices, what they're most excite...
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MP118 - More Second Edition Talk from 2018-05-04T05:52:55

With the final first edition worlds still going on, Dee and Ryan discuss even more X-Wing Second Edition. This episode the 2.0 Damage Deck is analyzed, more ship cards/upgrades are revealed, an...
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MP117 - X-wing Second Edition is Coming... from 2018-05-02T05:03:12

FFG dropped a huge news bomb on us today, X-Wing Second Edition is arriving in September! The Mynocks discuss the major changes and for once the greedy dragon Dee Yun is...excited...happy?! Find...
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MP116 - Your Worlds 2018 Primer from 2018-04-24T16:46:06

Kevin Leintz joins us this week to preview all the things you should know about FFG's World Championships in two weeks. We overview all the top meta squads, their strengths, weaknesses, and what...
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MP115 - Art of X-Wing: Design from 2018-04-17T15:02:28

It's been a long time, but Dee returns with his legendary Art of X-Wing series. This one focuses on design. What makes good and bad design? How are these elements incorporated into X-Wing? Ho...
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MP114 - Giraffe Better with Guest Jeremy Howard from 2018-04-10T16:44:20

The Mynocks bring on two guests this week: Joe Desmond and Canadian National Champion Jeremy Howard. They discuss the last few huge tournaments of the season and dive in depth about the various...
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MP113 - FAQing DREADFUL THINGS from 2018-04-01T06:53:49

We record and EMERGENCY EPISODE!

[00:00:00] Intros
[00:12:00] The New FAQ
[00:33:23] Dee's Meltdown
[00:34:10] Ryan's Rebuttal
[00:34:11] Dee's Second Meltdown
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MP112 - You Iainderestimate My Power! from 2018-03-27T16:42:46

Iain Hamp joins us today and gives us the details of his QuadRon list he used to win the Las Vegas Regionals! We also get his perspective on various strange happenings at other major tournament...
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MP111 - The Juggling Meta from 2018-03-20T16:43:32

Guest Joel Killingsworth joins us this week from the Birmingham Barons! The group continues its regional round up and find an unexpected group rise to the top of the meta...The Flaming Idiots! ...
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MP110 - Dirty Squads from 2018-03-13T07:44:05

This week Regional champion Jaren Foss joins us from Australia where he aids us in our coverage of the major Regionals and System Opens. Are these squads worth a second look during your Worlds ...
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MP109 - Tower Defense from 2018-03-06T17:47:25

Some of the best players in the country clashed in the SoCal regional this past weekend. So for this episode we're happy to bring on the top two players from the event Ernesto Vasquez and Ronald...
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MP108 - The Annual Worlds Saltfest from 2018-02-27T17:44:46

Did you get a ticket to worlds this year? If you did congratulations! If not, then you are in a large group of X-Wing players that are feeling rather salty. Guest Tyler Tippett joins us as we...
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MP107 - Choking on Aspirations! from 2018-02-20T17:46:19

Another mega episode this week as guest (and regional champion) Travis Foss joins us. FFG released a preview for wave XIV and we couldn't be more excited! Can we fly T-65s yet?

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MP106 - Raptor Attack! from 2018-02-13T18:06:13

We welcome on Glendale System Open champ Steven Gonzales to help guide us through a substantial regional round up. Stick with us on a emperor sized three hour episode! Timestamps are below to ...
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MP105 - Polish Powerhouses from 2018-02-06T17:16:49

This week we are joined by two of Poland's best players: Agata Pikulska and Łukasz Poczęsny. These two top pilots explain the Polish m...
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MP104 - Double Deuces from 2018-01-30T17:49:31

An exhausted Ryan and Dee discuss their various successes over the weekend and give a rough overview of the current meta. Expect a more competent episode next week.

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MP103 - Three Angry Factions with Guest Kristofer Bengtsson from 2018-01-20T17:57:50

There has been an awakening, have you felt it? BOMBS, HARPOONS, TRAJECTORY SIMULATOR WITH GENIUS! X-Wing is at war, and there are three factions vying for your loyalty (and we're not talking abo...
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MP102 - Defective Plating from 2018-01-16T17:50:53

This week we've got Travis Foss joining us as we discuss another slew of regional results. Among topics discussed are: Nymranda's dominance, Imperial Alpha's viability, and the simple two step ...
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MP101 - Skreeginal Results from 2018-01-09T17:47:39

We're back from vacation to bring you an entire slew of regional results. Australian Regional champion Morgan Reid joins us to talk about his success with Kylo Rho Boats. Also, Rebel Fenn is p...
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MP100 - The Porg Squadron Podcast from 2017-12-26T04:01:48

*LAST JEDI SPOILERS*

WE DID IT EVERYONE! EPISODE 100! For this very special episode Ryan, Dee, Dallas, and Shea talk about The Last Jedi. Is it X-Wing related...no, but this is Episode 1...
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MP099 - Is That Even Good? with Guest Joe Desmond from 2017-12-19T19:50:43

This is a REGIONAL ROUNDUP episode where the Mynocks go over all of the regionals between 12/6 and 12/17. They talk about lists that are both mind boggling (thanks Poland) and...maybe wholesome...
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Introducing the X-Wing Objective Format - Bonus Episode from 2017-12-14T07:18:53

We proudly present to the X-wing community a new alternative format for the game we all love:

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MP098 - Tip Show for New Players from 2017-12-12T09:28:27

It's that time of year again! New players will be flooding to a store near you. Don't you remember what it was like to be a new rookie pilot? If you're a new player checking out this podcast, ...
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MP097 - Silencer of the Lambs from 2017-12-05T17:43:29

Today we bring on "Tarkin" Tim "Ranker of Men" Hilton to discuss the Top 50 invitational happening in January. Dee gets Top 4 at a regional! Also, the Mynocks try to decide if the Silencer is ov...
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MP096 - To B/SF or not to B/SF from 2017-11-28T08:44:44

Welcome back to another episode X-Wing Pilots! This week we bring on guest THE Zack Mathews (carolinakraytspodcast) to discuss the various spoilers and prev...
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MP095 -Asajj is Still Good from 2017-11-21T14:31:01

Good day to you pilots! This episode we discuss our first system open results with our guest Chris Allen, who made Top 4. The tl:dr of the event is that: yes jumps and attani are still playabl...
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MP094 - Chopper Saves X-Wing! With The Great Chumbalaya from 2017-11-14T08:00

FFG was kind enough to drop the Phantom-II preview on us, which happened to coincide with The Great Chumbalaya's visit from the Kessel Run Podcast! We discuss weather Maul is overpriced, if Cho...
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MP093 - Art of X-Wing: Fire Duty Cycle from 2017-11-07T17:14:46

We've got some really great information for you guys this week! After a quick preview of the Kimogila Fighter (which we're still not entirely sure how to pronounce), Dee enters into his latest ...
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MP092 - FAQ in Business from 2017-10-31T08:45:19

FFG did it! They really did it! They released an FAQ with a ton of changes. The Mynocks discuss the major adjustments, as well as a few that you may have missed. Dallas considers bringing bac...
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MP091 - IF YOU WANT TO JAM! from 2017-10-24T06:48:08

After a long long Tatooine sized drought of X-Wing news, FFG finally blessed us with the greatest gift of all...something to talk about! This week the Mynocks discuss the GUNBOAT (airhorns). H...
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MP090 - Pace of Play with Guest Dión Morales from 2017-10-17T17:41:21

Mynocks and Gold Squadron collide in an episode all about Dión's research into pace of play. How many rounds of X-Wing do you think are in a standard game? What is "slow play"? Is Ryan a disho...
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MP089 - Questions, Answers, and Memes from 2017-10-10T15:39:27

There's been a lull in X-Wing news to report on; so Ryan, Dee, and Dallas decide to take an ENTIRE episode to answer what listeners want to hear. Timestamps? Only one this week. Enjoy the tom...
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MP088 - The Best Mustache in the Galaxy with Nand Torfs from 2017-10-03T15:34:59

Do you think you're good at X-Wing? Do you think you have a "cool" mustache? Well today's guest probably has you beat in BOTH categories! We bring on 2016 World's Champ and 2017 World's Runner U...
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MP087 - Bombs and Breakfast from 2017-09-26T13:00

You may fire when ready internet! Today we've got the Mynocks talking about UK and Polish Nationals. Is the meta the same? Sort of? We bring back another ship retrospective: the TIE Bomber, a...
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MP086 - Action Advantage with guest Ravncat from 2017-09-19T16:34:21

Hello pilots, smugglers, and wookies everywhere! This week we have Joseph Woodworth on to talk about "Action Advantage" and why it could potentially be the most important metric in X-Wing.
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MP085 - US Nats and Wave XIII from 2017-09-12T16:14:09

Just the original three on today for an extra long, jam packed episode. The Mynocks talk about what the meta looks like after Paul Heaver's Nova Open victory (spoiler...bombs) and then discuss w...
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MP084 - Morgan Reid and The Foss Twins Spout Wisdom from 2017-09-05T06:10:05

The holy trinity of Australian X-Wing joins us today in one of our most informative episodes ever! Morgan Reid makes his LONG awaited appearance on the show and talks about what every player ne...
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MP083 - CRYODEX and Judging from 2017-08-29T15:43:22

This week we bring on Chris "Chico" Brown, the creator of Cryodex and one of the most talented Judges in the country. We discuss the difference between a TO, Marshal and Judge, types of calls m...
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MP082 - Total Kraytklipse of the Heart: GenCon and Wave 12! from 2017-08-22T06:36:50

We've been taken over by a few Krayts this episode. Dee, Dallas, Chris Allen, and THE Zack Mathews discuss Gen Con and Wave 12 while Ryan is on vacation. So COME ON AND SLAM!

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MP081 - British Invasion from 2017-08-15T16:58:11

All wings report in! Today the Mynocks interview three members of Team England from the European Team Championships! Oliver Pocknell, Tom Reed, and Scott Reed join us to discuss the proper form...
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MP080 - Critical Analysis: A Look into the Damage Decks from 2017-08-08T08:28:20

Hello nerf herders! Today we bring on Travis "The Johnson" Johnson to help us analyze the X-Wing Damage Deck. Which is the worst crit in the game? Is the original Damage Deck ever useful? Has a...
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MP079 - A Dragon's Lament from 2017-08-01T07:18:25

Hey Mynocks. Dee does a passionate "State of X-Wing" address. This episode may not be for everyone, but I believe Dee echoes a large chunk of the X-Wing Community. However to keep things light...
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MP078 - Thweek in the Knees from 2017-07-25T09:46:41

All wings report in...because we've brought you a great episode! This week the Mynocks preview the European Team Championships and place bets on who they think is going to win! After that they ...
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MP077 - Plot Armor from 2017-07-18T08:11:18

Hello X-Wing Pilots! Dee steals the reins as lead host and guides the Mynocks in a discussion on the first Store Championship results of the new meta. Dallas discusses how viable TIE Swarms are...
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MP076 - The Leebo Meta from 2017-07-11T16:42:10

Good Afternoon X-Wing Pilots! Today we've brought in a few guests from a country far far away...the UK! European Champion George Dellapina joins us along with h...
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MP075 - The Art of Control from 2017-07-04T18:09:06

Happy 4th of July X-Wingers (if you care)! Today we've brought on Jonathan Gomes, the famed creator of Panic Attack, to talk about control in the game of X-Wing. We take a walk down memory lane...
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MP074 - The Pride of the Rebellion from 2017-06-27T16:42:49

The mastermind behind Calen's Pride joins us today, the intelligent Calen Wong! Have you ever been frustrated playing against Kanan Biggs? Then you have this guy to thank! We've got another l...
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MP073 - The Evil Emperor Scurrg from 2017-06-20T16:15:37

X-Wing fans I've got two words for you: UNLIMITED! POWER! Have you ever wanted to have more control over the board than you ever thought possible? Well the new Scurrg Bomber will be your cup o...
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MP072 - FFG says Auzituck it from 2017-06-13T16:37:48

Hello internet! We've got a tremendous show for you today! We bring on one of the top pilots in California, and the US, Debra Solley to talk about her views of the game. We find out some alarm...
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MP071 - Talonbanegasm II from 2017-06-06T16:32:41

So much to talk about today! The Mynocks find themselves with two very interesting guests from the Shuttle Tydirium Podcast, who talk about their awesome narrative event happening at GenCon. Bu...
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MP070 - The TIE/TLT from 2017-05-30T15:00

Lots to cover this episode! We have new host, not to spoil it but he's handsome and yells GALACTIC HOLONET. We tackle prize support in the news, TIE Aggressor preview, and take a look back at t...
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MP069 - Post Worlds Analysis from 2017-05-23T15:43:48

We've returned to real content! The Mynock crew takes a look at some of the main trends happening at Worlds and what it means for your upcoming store championship. Ryan attempt to understand Ju...
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MP068 - The Bantha in the Room w/ Guest Paul Heaver from 2017-05-16T16:24:38

Hello Pilots! Before we dive deep into worlds discussion we at the Mynock Podcast are taking on the subject of X-Wing Floor Rules! To help us in this venture we have three time world champion ...
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MP067 - Worlds 2017 Top 16 Interviews from 2017-05-09T16:10:37

The 2017 X-Wing World Championship has now concluded and we are happy to bring you interviews with every single member of the Top 16! These guys discuss their squads, how they list build, and m...
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MP066 - The Last Worlds Prep from 2017-05-02T08:17:46

We are 2017 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP inbound! Need something to listen to on your long flight? We've got you covered! Check out our lineup for this week!

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MP065 - Worlds '17 Prep Week 2: Top Contenders for all 3 Factions from 2017-04-25T16:50:39

Turn off those targeting computers because there are only TWO WEEKS LEFT until the X-Wing world championships. This episodes we get World's 2016 runner up Kevin Leintz joins us to talk about hi...
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MP064 - Worlds '17 Prep Week 1: Gems of Regionals Past from 2017-04-18T08:31:50

The 2017 X-Wing World Championships will be soon upon us! With that horrifying thought in mind the Mynocks analyze the Regional Results of the last few months to see what nuggets can be found w...
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MP063 - System Open Results and The New Meta from 2017-04-11T13:00

You may fire up your earbuds when ready! This week we review all of the system open results (yes even ones pre-FAQ) and talk about what lists are relevant to the current meta. Still trying to f...
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MP062 - The BEST Art of X-Wing from 2017-04-01T15:00

Experience the magic...
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MP061 - Judging and TOing w/ guest Iain Hamp from 2017-03-28T21:52:50

This week we have a super special guest! The best TO and X-Wing Judge in the country (as deemed by us) Iain Hamp! He's going to discuss a side of the game most players rarely think much about, ...
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MP060 - Look at this Auzituck, Isn't it Neat? from 2017-03-21T16:58:15

This week we dive deep into the huge announcement of Wave XI. The Mynocks discuss the merits of sap in space travel, how terrifying the Empire will be with 4 Twin Laser Turrets, and whether you...
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MP059: Erratageddon - What the FAQ?! from 2017-03-14T17:17:13

The new meta is almost upon us as Fantasy Flight Games recently dropped a new FAQ on us. Squads that were once at the top of the food chain now find themselves scrambling against potential new ...
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MP058 - The European Meta with guests Amsterdam Squadron from 2017-03-07T17:51:46

[Note: We recorded this just before the FAQ Bombshell, we'll talk all about that next week] Last year Europe proved to have a much different meta than the rest of the world, with Triple...
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MP057 - Three Champions and Some Guy from 2017-02-28T17:22:20

With Ryan and Texx off seeking glory Dee has been left in the Exogorth all by himself. Luckily a few strays seem to have wandered in and attempt to guide him through some semblance of conversat...
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MP056: FULL META ROUND UP from 2017-02-22T10:13:11

Ryan, Dee, and Dallas hit Kashyyyk System Open to heartbreaking results. But we got to see a solid overview of the unsettled Wave 10 meta. There is still clearly room for older standbys as well ...
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MP055: Art of X-Wing - Strategies for Obstacles and Terrain from 2017-02-14T18:05:04

Happy Valentines Day fellow Pilots! Today we're here for you, and what a better way to spend the most romantic day of the year than to listen to Dee for two hours talk about his rocks! Worlds T...
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MP054: State of X-Wing Address from 2017-02-08T00:47:19

In today's episode, we discuss the State of the Game and try to talk Dee down from his wariness of the current Hyper Turbo X-Wing Championship Edition meta-balance. At the time of recording, he ...
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MP053: THE EPIC CAST! from 2017-01-31T22:41:18

ALL WINGS REPORT IN! We've got fellow Mynock Cody Campbell on the show today to talk all about the Epic format. What's the best epic ship? What do you do with all your Spider-Man upgrades? Shou...
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MP052 - Bring on the Party Yacht! from 2017-01-24T10:26:37

Hello fellow Pilots, Pirates, and Nerf Herders! This week we catch up on some news with a more traditional episode. Is the C-Roc an epic game changer? We don't know! Is Scum Boba Fett a game c...
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MP051: Who's Scruffy Lookn'? With Guest Blair Bunke from 2017-01-17T17:42:21

Welcome back from the flight simulator! Today we bring in our favorite pirate janitor Blair Bunke, from the Scum and Villainy podcast, to help us clean our dirty asteroid. While he's here he ta...
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MP050 - Regional Round Up, Yee Haw! from 2017-01-10T18:35:44

This week we take a look at regional championships which have been played so far. What lists should you be looking out for in your current meta? How does Blair Bunke win? Is Talonbane Cobra a ...
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MP049 - Rookies, Report In! from 2017-01-04T02:55:03

Rookie X-wing pilots, this is the episode for you!

This week we bring aboard Rookie Pilot Mike Corse to talk about how new players can make a clean hyperspace jump into the game....
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MP048 - Art of X-Wing: Evolution of Military Tech from 2016-12-21T02:39:05

X-wing pilots, we close out the year with a mega-sized Art of X-Wing!

Dee rifles through the entire history of Western military technology looking for lessons to be learned on th...
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MP047 - Always Having Your Sabaac from 2016-12-12T08:02:15

This week we play catchup and discuss the viability of the Rogue One ships that are about to drop! Is this U-Wing the Rebel Lambda? Will Boshek Bo-Wreck your day? Are the Strikers squirrely en...
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MP046 - European Unicorns w/ Guests Tobias Winter and Steffen Kaehler from 2016-12-06T23:20:53

This week we are very pleased to have two awesome guests on the show: Tobias Winter and Worlds 2016 Top 16 finisher Steffen Kaehler. They bring their voices to us from the mythical land of Germ...
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MP045 - Toot Toot or Doot Doot? from 2016-11-30T04:17:18

It's a tugboat! Leave it to the Scum & Villainy faction to slap some guns on the Quadjumper and field it in combat. It has some nifty tricks, including being the first X-Wing ship to move backwa...
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MP044 - YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE! with guest Joe Desmond from 2016-11-23T09:40:42

X-wing pilots, we analyze the top squads from Worlds with our very own Top 16er, Joe Desmond! Then the never-ending season continues into Regionals, as we congratulate San Diego winner, our very...
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MP043 - Year One Retrospective Show! from 2016-11-16T07:19:04

X-wing pilots, we're taking a badly needed break. We'll be back in full force next week, but we hope you enjoy this retrospective clip show! We take a walk down memory lane and give you a show f...
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MP042 - Worlds 2016 Interviews from 2016-11-08T06:26:29

The Mynocks have returned from worlds and we have brought back some awesome content for you guys! We have interviews with mostly all of the Top 16 players (missed on a few due to time). Also w...
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MP041 - What's Upsilon Doc? from 2016-11-02T05:16:02

Fantasy Flight previewed Kylo Ren's command shuttle, and it packs some wicked content. We then finish our Squint talk with Phennir, Jax, and Soontir... Does Defender domination bring Jax to prom...
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MP040 - Just Pay the Man! With guest Sozin from 2016-10-25T09:35:05

Today the Mynock's have captured a prisoner! A dangerous pirate who goes by many aliases but is best know as Sozin, from the Scum and Villainy Podcast. While we have him on board we interrogate...
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MP039 - FAQ Attack and Sabine Wing from 2016-10-18T09:25:36

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! We are now over a year old and we would like to thank EVERYONE for sticking with us. To celebrate our birthday FFG was kind enough to give us a NEW FAQ with some major imp...
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MP038 - Nationals and Narwhals from 2016-10-11T16:44:53

We've got less than a month until worlds and the Mynocks are doing their best to figure out what the meta will be. This episode we go over several nationals and analyze the top lists. Who are ...
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MP037 - Two Hours on Fel's Wrath from 2016-10-04T09:30:35

Going back to our legacy format this week! This week: how much stress can Nien Numb lose? What's the best TIE Interceptor and why is it Fel's Wrath? Can homing missile be the upgrade card to wa...
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MP036 - Wookiee Invasion from 2016-09-28T01:34:08

Our guests today are Leo Azevedo and André Ripoll! They are the hosts of the Portuguese language South Wookiees Radio podcast. Leo recently went undefeated in the Swiss portion of the Brazilian ...
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MP035 - Art of X-Wing: Turn Negative 1 from 2016-09-20T05:52:19

This week Sun Yun returns for another edition of Art of X-Wing! In this volume he focuses on Squad building, and how to best create an army that shall trump all others! And as we all know, man...
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MP034 - Kind of a Big Deal - Hero Falcon and Rogue One Preview! from 2016-09-13T16:58:16

With Wave 9 right around the corner FFG has thrown some more previews our way. This week we discuss the new Hero Falcon crew and Pilots. Is Finn overcosted? CHEWBACCA RAGE! Will Hero Han chan...
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MP033 - Soontier One - with guest Duncan Howard from 2016-09-06T08:24:53

US Nationals Winner Duncan Howard joins the Mynocks and talks about why the Howard Aces is so successful and currently the squad to beat in the meta. In addition they discuss how Wave 9 might s...
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MP032 - Final Regional Surprises and Takeaways! from 2016-08-30T16:50:53

It's time for regional round up Part 2! Rytackle, The Greedy Dragon, and Texx talk about the mix of different lists they've seen have success from across the world. Through the process they fin...
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MP031 - Winners from Places, Using Lists from 2016-08-23T06:23:58

Now that regionals are FINALLY over, the Mynock crew decide to continue their long overdue recap of the various winners from across the globe! Dallas breaks down all the various TIE Swarms we s...
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MP030 - Tugboat Hype Train! DOOT DOOT! from 2016-08-17T02:59:08

Fantasy Flight Games held back a few choice snippets about Wave 9, such as maneuver dials and certain upgrade cards. However, they launched them into the wild with limited pre-release sales at G...
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MP029 - Boothlessness from 2016-08-10T05:07:11

Dee managed to kick Ryan off the show, and replaced him with the preeminent BroBots player in the world: Philip Booth. We discuss his X-Wing background and Arizona's Phoenix Squadron, before div...
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MP028 - Fenn Rau Rau Rau Your Boat from 2016-08-02T22:47:14

We've got more content than we know what to do with this week. FFG is dropping previews on us faster than we can talk about them! This week we've got the Mandalorian Concord Dawn Protectorite ...
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MP027 - If it Ain't Broken...No One Flys It! from 2016-07-27T01:00:20

2015 National Champion Jeff Berling is our guest!

As the ingenious originator of the infamous Dengaroo squad, he has several choice words regarding the terms "broken", "overpowered", and...
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MP026 - IT'S THE FINAL SALVO! from 2016-07-20T04:17:33

World's registration got you down? Worry not, because the Mynocks have got your back. This week's serving of beef isn't as fun and frivolous as what you would normall...
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MP025 - Origins and Opens from 2016-07-13T01:51:38

U.S. Nationals and all eight System opens are now in the books!

Congratulations to Duncan Howard, 2016 U.S. National Champion! And an admiring salute to Jeff Berling for the epic feat of ...
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MP024 - May the Foss Be With You from 2016-07-06T01:30:58

Today Mynock Squadron interviews the glorious Foss Twins!

Travis and Jaren Foss are bruising Clone Troopers from Down Under who can destroy you on a martial arts mat, then table you on an...
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MP023 - Come and Mynock on Our Door: Other Ways to X-Wing! from 2016-06-29T00:17:31

Feeling burnt out?

Did you know that you can X-Wing in ways other than tense tournaments wherein crazed competitors engage in savage bloodletting over acrylic shinies?

And that th...
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MP022 - Firespray and Pray from 2016-06-21T16:55:18

With the offseason doldrums cramping our style, the Mynock Podcast is going a bit retro today. We bring back some of our older segments in an attempt to drum up interesting conversation. Dee d...
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MP021 - Together We Can Rule the Galaxy with guests Nathan and Kevin Eide from 2016-06-14T17:05:50

This week we have a very special I Am Your Father's Day Special! Worlds 2015 Runner up Nathan Eide and his father Kevin join the show to discuss all things X-Wing. Nathan goes through all of hi...
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MP020 - Don't Make Us Turn This Van Around! Wave 9 Preview. from 2016-06-07T17:08:43

Hello Nerf Herders and Womp Rats! We have actually made it to EPISODE 20! To celebrate, FFG was kind enough to reveal what is coming in Wave 9! Armed with this newfound knowledge hosts Ryan, D...
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MP019: Art of X-Wing Returns! Variance! from 2016-06-01T03:57:34

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MP018 - Captain Planet! from 2016-05-24T22:24:46

The X-Wing community has been busy as of late preparing their very best squadrons for the heated competition known as Regionals. Hosts Ryan, Dee, and Dallas discuss the most recent regional tou...
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MP017 - Dallas...We're Home from 2016-05-17T09:41:15

In a land filled with U-boats and saggy old Emperors, one man continues to fly what some consider the "purest" X-Wing squadron...the TIE Swarm. As per the Mynock creed, Dallas Parker [Texx] con...
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MP016 - TIE Defender 101 w/ Guest Biophysical from 2016-05-10T18:01:27

Have you ever dreamed of flying in one of the most elite ships in the entire Imperial Fleet? Do you want to K-Turn and still take actions? Do you want to fire an ion cannon THEN fire your prima...
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MP015 - A-Wings and a Prayer from 2016-05-03T21:39:07

With the first batch of X-Wing Regionals in the bag, we examine successful squads.

The first half-dozen Regionals of 2016 are history, and the environment has been defined (albeit n...
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MP014 - The Garbage Will Do from 2016-04-26T16:34:28

After a few episodes of boasting, drama, and incredible self-admiration the Mynocks get back to doing what they do best...actual content. We bring back our ship spotlight and upgrade card segme...
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MP013 - Hoth Open Interviews! Plus Other Nonsense! from 2016-04-19T09:22:53

Mudhole? Slimy? Our Podcast this is! We've got a ton of amazing interviews with some top notch players this week. So stick through the extra 20 or so minutes! It'll be worth it we promise! Listen

MP012 - Intentionally Drawing Conclusions with Guest Jeremy Howard from 2016-04-12T06:48:54

How's it going nerf herders! Now that we've regained control of our podcast we're ready to bring you more content. NOW WITH A NEW FORMAT! Every week for an hour!

This week we're happy to...
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MP011 - See Through Deception Better! with guest Pao LeHever from 2016-04-01T05:40:58

Hey Everyone!

We have an EXTRA SPECIAL SUPER SHOW! The hosts of the Mynock Podcast discuss some stuff, with some guy. It's pretty good.

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MP010 - Jumpmasters of the Universe from 2016-03-23T15:35:38

"We have no choice General Calrissian, our ears can't repel awesome of this magnitude!" - Admiral Akbar probably.

Welcome back to the Exogorth Maw! Don't worry we won't trick you into fly...
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MP009 - Flying Casual with Doug Kinney from 2016-02-29T18:04:37

Alderaan may not be back, but we are! Today we have an amazing guest joining us, the first ever X-Wing World Champion Doug Kinney! He's here to talk about Flying Casual and other important stuff...
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MP008 - Fun Vampires with Guest Drew Bishop from 2016-02-17T17:55:55

After a long delay we finally escaped that Wampa cave and are back to Echo Base! Tons of goodies for you guys today, over THREE HOURS OF NONSENSE! Check out the rundown to see what's wizard [cri...
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MP007 - A Tale of Two Corrans with Guest Kári Kristinsson from 2016-01-24T18:02:44

Hello fellow pilots, smugglers, Jedi, Sith, and Protocol Droids! We have a show for you to listen to. Is it any good? Ehhhhhhhhhhh? Probably. Check out the rundown and see if anything tickle...
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MP006 - Tournament Season Hath Begun! with Guest Aaron Bonar from 2016-01-12T06:34:21

Happy New year fellow Aces! We have a fantastic show to get you brains ready for Store Championships. Ryan and Dee have already played in one and shall do their very best to impart some wisdom ...
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MP005 - The Force has Awoken with Guest Brad Miller from 2015-12-20T08:55:19

NOTE: This is a SPOILER PODCAST. If you havn't seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE!

Welcome back listeners! We are super excited to have seen the new movie an...
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MP004 - Wave 8 Preview Bonanza from 2015-12-08T20:11:05

Hosts Ryan Farmer and Dee Yun give a full preview of EVERYTHING we know about wave 8. Skip forward to the 14 minute mark if you want to get straight to the previews (but you'll miss some Aturi ...
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MP003 - Worlds 2015 with Dallas Parker from 2015-11-16T19:48:34

Mynock Squadron Podcast is here again! Hosts Ryan Farmer and Dee Yun discuss Worlds 2015 with one of only 3 people to make the Top 16 cut three years in a row...Dallas Parker! Topics of this ep...
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MP002 - So-Cal Championship from 2015-10-24T02:58:03

Mynock Squadron Podcast is back! Hosts Ryan Farmer, Dee Yun, and special guest Steven Gonzales discuss the results of the So-Cal Championship invitational! Also: ...
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MP001 - Fly Better from 2015-10-10T21:22:54

The maiden voyage of the Mynock Squadron Podcast! Hosts Dee Yun and Ryan Farmer discuss what's new (and sometimes old, looking at you T-65) in the X-Wing miniature...
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