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Episode 107 - Hall Of Fame Inaugural Class from 2021-11-23T15:02:09
Chris stops by the local precinct in NC and records a cast in person this week as we talk locals, Opus XV, and cover our main topic: the first class of the RVA Returners FFTCG Hall of Fame inductee...
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Episode 106 - Spoopy Birds from 2021-11-23T15:00:09
A quick episode recapping Snugsy's trip to Haunted Hotel, brief spoiler and news segments!
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Episode 105 - Extreme Couponing from 2021-10-11T03:02:43
This week the lads discuss the upcoming Haunted Hotel event, dig deep into spoilers, and touch on the state of the game.
Main topic: Discussing the evolution and prevalence of "free play" ...
Episode 104 - Easier Than Playing Mustard from 2021-09-25T14:32:51
Join the detectives as they cover the scoop on the FFX Starter reveal, "Opus XVI" discussion, FF7 starter revealed cards, League of Light talk, etc.
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Episode 103 - Primals Of The Caribbean from 2021-09-01T18:15:19
Chris and John are back in the saddle after John's big move to North Carolina! We cover recent news, R4 results, and catch Chris up on the Opus XIV meta so far.
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Episode 102 - Headin' South: More Of The Spark from 2021-06-27T21:52:06
This week the boys discuss oodles of spoilers, a trip to the south, and the return of the Spark.
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Episode 101 - Operation FOD from 2021-05-28T14:33:39
The boys are back after Episode 100 - bringing you updates on FFTCG news, the future of the cast, and getting back to "normal."
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RVA News Supercut from 2021-05-12T03:03:24
"The News" special intro for RVA Centennial Episode #100
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Episode 100 - Memory Lane - Centennial Episode from 2021-05-11T06:05:11
Our enormous centennial celebration episode is finally here. Episode 100 includes a look back and history of the podcast with plenty of cameos, memories, and laughs along the way. Thank you to each...
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Episode 99 - The Rupert Report from 2021-04-14T14:58:17
Collin Rupert stops by the cast to discuss initial impressions and hot takes on Opus XIII cards after the first test weekend on FFDecks. We've already been plenty right (and plenty wrong) about lot...
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Episode 98 [Part 2] - Cards Of Humidity INTERGRADE from 2021-03-22T22:43:50
On part 2 of Episode 98 our special guest James Lockwood talks with Chris and John all about what got them into Final Fantasy and what FFTCG means to them!
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Episode 98 [Part 1] - Cards Of Humidity from 2021-03-22T22:27:54
Special guest James Lockwood joins us to talk first impressions on a large crop of Opus XIII cards in part one of a MASSIVE episode! Part two contains our main topic - all about what the Final Fant...
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Episode 97 - Tool Time from 2021-03-13T16:02:31
This week it's Tool Time with Foreman Galloway! Special guest Ryan Galloway joins Chris and John to talk spoilers and being competitive vs casual at all sorts of games. Dive deep into board games o...
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Episode 96 - Night Of The Undead Card Games from 2021-03-01T12:39:35
Chris and John discuss dead card games and their unexpected revival during the pandemic.
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Episode 95 - RVAR: REMAKE from 2021-02-20T17:01:14
RVA Returners: REMAKE is here - an all new take on your favorite FFTCG podcast. In a world where there just isn't as much going on for the TCG, the Returners look forward and branch off into a few ...
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Episode 94 - Discovery Zone from 2020-12-06T15:16:13
Chris and John talk about exploring the massive Discovery Zone that is Opus XII so far.
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Episode 93 - The Official Unofficial Bradygames Opus XII Strategy Guide from 2020-11-11T02:55:18
The detectives are back, and the case of the missing Opus XII is solved! We break down the new set and what we are excited to try, what we've seen so far, and what we already know we were wrong abo...
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Episode 92 - Leave It To Cleaver from 2020-10-25T16:00:16
Thar she blows! It's a whale of a cast as we clock in just over two and a half hours on this Opus XI wrap-up cast with special guest Travis Pfeifer. We talk about tons of exciting new Opus XII card...
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Episode 91 - New Boot Goosin' from 2020-10-06T00:52:13
Spoilers are coming hot and heavy as we approach the supply drop that is Opus XII. Chris and John catch up on the last month and a half in quarantine, spoilers, events, and more!
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RVA Episode 90 - Serious PSI (Phoenix Summon Implication) from 2020-08-08T18:40:57
Live from Quarantine - this week the detectives talk about being stuck at home, pretend they know how to scat, and mull over some Opus XII spoilers.
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Episode 89 - Shine Your Skis from 2020-06-09T00:25:48
Chris and John are joined by the newest cop on the beat, Duncan Strawberry A.K.A. long-time friend of the cast Dillan Straabe! We talk a bit about what we're doing in quarantine and if it's just to...
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Episode 88 - The Interrogation Of Shadow Greg from 2020-05-14T01:13:51
This week the detectives have some questions and we need answers. The interrogation of Shadow Greg is underway as we discuss our recent win-a-box and activities with special guest and long-time fri...
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Episode 87 - Tubthumping from 2020-04-22T02:21:12
John and Chris return after a bit of a hiatus and things have gotten downright unrecognizable! We catch up with the Ace Detectives after a month off the case and talk about pretty much everything e...
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Episode 86 - Just Add Ninjas from 2020-03-06T23:18:39
This week the boys discuss a truckload of Opus XI spoilers and talk about the dawn of the Opus 10.5 meta.
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Episode 85 - A Monk Away from 2020-02-12T02:04:36
This week long-time friend of the cast Matt Rice joins the boys to talk about spoilers, self-evaluation, and Mt. Rushmores.
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Episode 84 - The Math Checks Out from 2020-02-06T23:27:48
This week Shane Duckworth and Myles Tyler of Legendary Wolf Games join the Detectives to talk all about Opens, L3, Spoilers, and going beyond.
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Episode 83 - L5: A L Reborn from 2020-01-22T23:42:37
This week our Ace Detectives are joined by Sam Tuell and Bryan Lue to recap Reunion II, give hot takes on the news, and talk about decks that aren't Wind/Water.
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Episode 82 - Next Level Comfy from 2020-01-08T01:17:28
Chris and John kick off the new year by talking resolutions with Collin Rupert, the champion of Season 2 of the Returners' OCTGN weekly tournament! Listen to our goals for 2020, and don't forget to...
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Episode 81 - Beggars Unleashed from 2019-12-30T20:19:18
This week Chris and John cover the 2020 Organized Play announcements and news leading up to the holiday season.
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Episode 80 - Because we Care from 2019-12-11T22:06:22
This week on a special episode of RVA Returners, chief correspondent Matt Okimoto joins Chris and John as they catch up on worlds and take a deep dive into the off-season.
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Episode 79 - Gold in Them There Hills from 2019-12-04T00:17:32
This week our heroes discuss the state of the game, innovating, and bans - who should go, who should stay, and who may be allowed to come back home.
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Episode 78 - Cu Siths Wild from 2019-11-30T14:34:45
Top Brass stops by this week to restore the full strength of the RVA Returners as Adam Lane joins the boys to discuss Ultros Cup, Worlds, Opus XI spoilers, and more!
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Episode 77 - RVA Presents KP Radio from 2019-11-09T13:06:42
Check out this promo for the upcoming biggest event of the season! This week the boys are joined by Ben Parrot, Kyle Peters and Kody Snodgras to talk Worlds.
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Episode 76 - King of the Playground from 2019-10-29T10:47:31
This week the boys take a look back at the wild ride that has been Opus IX.
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Episode 75 - I Wanna Play from 2019-10-26T01:11:51
This week the boys are up to their stylish, old-timey hats in spoilers and talk about Nationals!
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Episode 74 - FFTCG Monday Night Podcast from 2019-10-17T16:58:35
This special edition broadcast is all about Nationals predictions and spoilers with a lot of fun mixed in along the way.
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Episode 73 - This Mic is Hot from 2019-10-07T22:35:14
This week Adam Duncan joins us to help crack the Nationals case! We discuss a new crop of Opus X spoilers, talk about Euros, and use some new clues to look towards a Nats meta.
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RVA Returners - Episode 72 - A Letter From Sweden from 2019-09-30T22:09:46
Don and Ritz are on the case after receiving a letter from Sweden. This week's main topic is the first in our "Road to Nats" series where we will discuss the different aspects of preparing for the ...
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RVA Returners - Episode 71 - I AM PLAYER 37 from 2019-09-20T04:00:39
This week the newest member of the NA Worlds team, Emmanuel Onate, joins the Returners to talk Earth CC recap, spoilers, and the new look of the Opus 9 meta!
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RVA Returners - Episode 70 - Whiskey and Car Keys from 2019-09-09T23:07:08
This week the boys discuss Opus X spoilers, celebrate new additions to the team, and speculate wildly about Arizona CC.
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RVA Returners - Episode 69 - Returner's Hideout Worked For Me! from 2019-08-27T21:56:46
This week the gang is joined by fellow Returner Steven Arboleda and the Manderville Man himself Andy Carmona to discuss LQs, Returner's Hideout Season 1, and share tips for keeping play clean.
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RVA Returners - Episode 68 - Which One's My Chair? from 2019-08-19T23:08:04
This week Nick Schnell aka Constable Kitty McCreary joins Don and Ritz to talk about LQs and what a Rikku-free world may look like.
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RVA Returners - Episode 67 - A Big Chunk of Here We Go from 2019-08-14T01:20:38
This week the gang is back to talk about what the game would look like if sets were rotated out.
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RVA Returners - Episode66 - From Hero to Bahamut Zero - A Kody Snodgras Story from 2019-08-07T21:19:32
This week we are joined by the newest member of the worlds team Kody Snodgras and go over our experiences at Gencon
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RVA Returners - Episode 65 - The War of the Eagle and Lion from 2019-07-30T00:23:45
This week the boys talk about stand out cards of Opus 9 so far in the meta
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RVA Returners - Episode 64 - Now That Don't Feel Good from 2019-07-22T20:56:51
This week Don and Ritz are back again to discuss initial Opus IX impressions
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RVA Returners - Episode 63 - Don And Ritz On The Case from 2019-07-15T22:26:10
True Detectives are on the case covering all things this week in FFTCG. Opus IX is now out and we say goodbye to Opus VIII
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Episode 62 - Gone Fishing from 2019-07-10T00:54:30
This week we discuss the last big tournaments before the dadaluma ban and hit all the highs and lows of the the RVA Crystal Cup
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Episode 61 - Those are Dark Lord Numbers from 2019-06-24T13:42:07
This week we are joined by John and cover the last 2 weeks of events and spoilers. Sorry we missed a week!
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Episode 60 - To Ban or Rotate That is the Question from 2019-06-09T17:48:03
This week we go over the pros and cons of Bannings and a Rotation
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Episode 59 - We're Coming for You! from 2019-06-03T01:17:53
This week we talk about all the spoilers we got as well as what happened up in Canada at the Ice CC!
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Episode 58 - Coming Up Short from 2019-05-27T14:12:26
This week we discuss the loaded weekend of LQs and events and look forward to the next Crystal Cup which is Ice in Canada!
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Episode 57 - Toss the Bottle Across His Brow from 2019-05-19T20:34:42
This week we discuss the possibility of Bans to shake up the meta and get rid or older powerful cards that would facilitate that.
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Episode 56 - A Song of Fire and Ice from 2019-05-14T11:33:04
This week we are joined by Curtis Kang to talk through the events of the week as well as our top 5 cards from each element based on the current meta
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Episode 55 - Playing It Safe from 2019-05-05T20:21:11
This week we talk about all the event results and look forward to the next Crystal Cup in NA, Water.
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Episode 54 - A Work Ethic You Can Set Your Watch To from 2019-04-28T15:48:54
This week we bring in Collin Rupert to discuss some News and how to prepare for a competitive Draft.
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Episode 53 - Tech Deck Team Decks from 2019-04-21T12:18:21
This week we are joined by the Jersey Boys to discuss the win a box we had as well as talk more about the boogeyman Veritas and how he continues to shape the meta as we know it.
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Episode 52 - Looks Like Death from 2019-04-17T02:24:37
This week its all things Fire Crystal Cup and Veritas of the Dark
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Episode 51 - Stick to the Gameplan from 2019-03-31T15:58:03
This week we talk about the cards we are having the most fun with as well as some predictions for the Tampa Crystal Cup
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Episode 50 - We Made It from 2019-03-24T19:11:33
This week is the big 5-0. We talk about our Opus 8 predictions as well as a big tournament we had this week
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Episode 49 - I'm Not Looking to Compete I'm Looking to Eat from 2019-03-17T14:53:01
This week we discuss everything pre release with the full Returners fam
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Episode 48 - We Heard You Like Spoilers from 2019-03-11T02:48:32
This week we discuss all the spoilers and cover the weekend of events as well as spoilers and a goodbye to Opus 7
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Episode 47 - Muh Muh Muh My Sherlotta from 2019-03-03T16:27:14
This week we go over the first community spoilers as well as talk about what makes a card more playable in a competitive setting
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Episode 46 - Tech Decks with Big Dumpy from 2019-02-25T01:53:26
This week we go over all things RVA Petit cup as well as cover the laundry list of spoilers
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Episode 45 - Your Turn Please from 2019-02-18T05:48:29
This week we are joined by the FXBG Turks to discuss the events from the weekend and if the Meta is too stale
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Episode 44 - In The Arms of an Ark Angel from 2019-02-10T17:28:44
This week we discuss the fan fair and archetypes we look forward to playing when the new set drops
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Episode 43 - Simple and Clean from 2019-02-03T16:12:07
This week we talk about spoilers a few events and a rotation?
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Episode 42 - All I want for Opus VIII from 2019-01-27T21:09:30
This week we discuss our hopes for the upcoming set, Opus VIII
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Episode 41 - Good Draft Great Effort from 2019-01-20T18:17:14
This we we discuss the hot topic that has been being talked about, adding draft to top cut of the Crystal Cups. We arejoined by 2/3's of the triple triads, Jonathan Siorday and Andy Carmona to disc...
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Episode 40 - A Reunion of Sorts from 2019-01-15T03:33:01
We discuss our experience at the first Petit cup of 2019 at the Reunion in Florida.
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Episode 39 - Its All Coming Back To Me Now from 2019-01-06T20:35:34
This week we discuss our goals for 2019 and Some good decks that don't use Wind cards with our special guest Kody Snodgras
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Episode 38 - If It Looks Like a Duck, Walks Like a Duck, Its probably a Tree from 2018-12-23T21:40:02
This week we discuss our top 5 cards from each element in the current meta
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Episode 37 - Friendship is the Only Ship That Sails from 2018-12-16T23:05:46
This week we have Metapotions's Matt Okimoto and the WoL Greg Cole. We discuss the weeks events and the NA competitive announcements.
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Episode 36 - Where Do My Feet Go? from 2018-12-09T19:14:56
This week we discuss Title Formats and its viability as a Competitive Format. We are joined by EXP+'s own John Schreiner
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Episode 35 - Bear witness to the Void's power from 2018-12-02T18:30:58
This week we have a very special guest. Its the world champ himself MrCool Alex Hancox. We talk about his experience at worlds.
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Episode 34 - Along For The Ride (World's Recap) from 2018-11-26T00:17:28
This week its all News. We discuss everything in regards to FFTCG Worlds
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Episode 33 - Quincy With the Snacks from 2018-11-18T20:00:58
This week we talk about the events from this week as well as our Bottom 10 S abilities
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Episode 32 - The Blowouts from 2018-11-11T19:27:49
We discuss the latest bans and our Top 10 S abilities
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Episode 31 - Waiter! There's a Bahamut in my Spaghetti from 2018-11-05T00:51:29
We talk about archetypes going forward in Opus VII and our most recent SOLDIER series
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Episode 30 - Opus 6 Retrospective Part 1? from 2018-10-29T02:08:04
We talk about how we felt about Opus 6 now that its in the rear view. Also cards to look out for in the new set
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Episode 29 - To Ban or Not to Ban from 2018-10-21T21:27:01
We talk about a hot issue in the community Banning and Errating
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Episode 28 - You Have No Answers! (Nats Recap) from 2018-10-07T23:12:23
This week we discuss our time at Nationals.
(Apologies for not putting in the news soundbite as well as the intro and outro)
Episode 27 - Going Yard (US Nats Predictions) from 2018-09-23T19:14:22
This week we discuss our predictions for US Nationals
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Episode 26 - Entering a State of Hulkamania (A Retrospective) from 2018-09-16T21:05:42
This week we go back through the history of our Podcast, A Retrospective if you will.
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Episode 25 - Stand Back There's A Hurricane Coming Through from 2018-09-09T23:10:01
Our 25th episode! We discuss some of the time issues with competitive play again as well as is the game getting too expensive?
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Episode 24 - Get A Job Fire Guy from 2018-09-02T22:50:38
This week we go back and look at cards from Opus 1 to see how they still hold up currently.
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Episode 23 - Separating the Chaff From the Wheat from 2018-08-26T23:23:11
This week we discuss news on the last few LQs, Spoilers, Crystal Cups and Nats as well as why we play competitively.
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Episode 22 - This Man Is Thinking from 2018-08-20T03:46:33
In this episode we discuss our big local tournament as well as talk with local player Danny Diaz
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Episode 21 - In The Interest Of Fair Play from 2018-08-13T23:05:31
In this episode we discuss the rest of Gencon and another LQ
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Episode 20 - To Whom It May Concern from 2018-08-07T00:15:31
This week we discuss the first few days of the Crystal Cup and Gencon with some very special guests
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Episode 19 - Cultivate, Dont Piss On It from 2018-07-30T00:39:10
We discuss toxicity in the community and the boogeyman aka Mono Ice.
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Episode 18 - Of The Baltimore Lindquist? from 2018-07-23T06:33:52
This week we discuss Our first Local qualifier and sit down with Ethan a local player.
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Episode 17 - An Inch or A Mile from 2018-07-16T00:11:41
This week we have a retrospective about opus 5 and look forward to opus 6
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Episode 16 - T-Shirt Time from 2018-07-09T14:42:03
This week we discuss opus 6 pre-release and cards we are excited for
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Episode 15 - No No No from 2018-07-02T01:36:04
This week we discuss our top 10 cards of each type
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Episode 14 - Gimme Brazil from 2018-06-27T19:42:34
On this episode we talk about our experience at the Kansas City Crystal Cup
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Episode 13 - Now That's What I Call Crystal Cup Vol. 3 from 2018-06-18T00:53:07
We discuss Opus 6 Spoilers and the state of the meta heading into KC
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Episode 12 - Chalk It Up to Ninjas from 2018-06-03T17:42:04
We discuss the Zorn and Thorn Cup and Toronto Crystal Cup as well as Opus 6 spoilers
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Episode 11 - Indoor Grilling from 2018-05-28T15:02:03
We discuss some spoilers and the RVA Cookout tournament
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Episode 10 - We Hit Double Digits (Opus 6 Wish List) from 2018-05-21T00:51:48
We discuss our wish list for each element for Opus 6
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Episode 9 - We Talking Bout Practice from 2018-05-13T22:11:53
We talk about preparing for tournaments
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Episode 8 - Tom Cruise Didnt Build The Airplane from 2018-04-30T09:00:26
This week we talk about our local as well as an up and coming local player
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Episode 7 - My Notebook Moment (Community Building) from 2018-04-23T20:05:22
We discuss Community Building with the guys from Fredricksburg, VA
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Episode 6 - There and Back Again, A Meta Report from 2018-04-16T00:00
We discuss a few locals as well as what we think the current meta decks are
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Episode 5 - The Boston Crystal Cup from 2018-04-09T21:34:34
Our summary of our experience of the Boston Crystal Cup
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Episode 4 - The Ol' Adams' Audible from 2018-03-31T00:00
We Talk about the Ohio Petit Cup as well as a local RVA tournament and discuss what we think the meta is shapping up to look like
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Episode 3 - Opus V Pre Release Cream of the Crop from 2018-03-16T00:00
We go over our Pre Release pulls as well as cards and decks to look out for in Opus V
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Episode 2 - Opus V Spoilers Haste is the Cherry from 2018-03-10T00:00
All the Opus V cards that were spoiled at the time reviewed
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Episode 1 - Enter RVA from 2018-03-10T00:00
Inaugural episode of the RVA Returners podcast. This episode covers our experience at the ARG Charlotte and Kefka Cup Tournaments
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