Podcasts by Alfredos Size 3 Taco Truck: A Marvel Crisis Protocol Podcast
3 guys occasionally talking about MCP. Formerly Chicago's premier Guild Ball podcast.
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The Only Podcast That Actually Likes Timelines from 2023-12-01T00:55
This week we talk about timelines, play back of the box, and talk about Cyclops/X-Men/Ultron a bit
Recorded 11/26/23
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Winging It: Episode 1 from 2023-11-02T13:46
This week we're joined by special guest Zach Cohen, winner of Second Wind 5. We talk about his list and experience at the event and make him play a series of guessing games.
Recorded 10/2...
ListenLive From Luigi's Mansion from 2023-10-26T01:41
The annual pre Second Wind episode. We talk about the lists Nate and Botts are playing in the event, play back of the box, and draft models we think will be most popular in Second Wind rosters.<...
Listen4 Hours of Reactions from 2023-09-19T13:52
This week we talk about the updated models from ministravaganza. Next time we'll talk about the new models.
Recorded 9/18/23
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Youtube Thumbnail Tier List from 2023-09-06T00:56
This week we make a very serious tier list, complain about cuts + timelines, play back of the box, and discuss internal faction balance.
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ListenDoin' Crimes from 2023-08-02T15:50
This week we talk about Pat's criminal syndicate adventures, play back of the box, and Nate has feelings about power creep.
Recorded 7/30/23
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Full Hour of AMG Propaganda from 2023-07-15T13:31
This week we talk about the recent banned + restricted list changes.
Recorded 7/10/23
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A Measured Response to Data Deniers from 2023-06-22T23:20
This week, it's just goofs.
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ListenVince Interviews: Kurtis O from 2023-06-21T15:47
Watch the video version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuLQKT_Z1-o
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ListenWe Were Right... Pat Won Adepticon! from 2023-04-05T13:28
Second Wind tickets go on sale 4/10/23, find out more at https://www.secondwindchicago.com
This week we talk about everything that happened...
ListenAffiliation Battle Champion of the Galaxy from 2023-03-29T12:04
Note: The audio quality is a bit of a mess on this one, sorry. Should be back to normal for our post Adepticon episode next week.
This week we talk about day 1 of Adepticon, Vince reports...
ListenThere's Room Between Suck and Great... from 2023-03-18T22:16
This week we talk about new releases, Psylocke + Emma Frost, play Pat's least favorite game show segment, talk about Adepticon Rosters, and complain about X-Men complaining.
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ListenHow Vince, the Most Deserving Player, Won LVO from 2023-02-09T02:39
This week we talk about everything that happened at LVO (you may have heard that Vince won. Because he did. And he's very proud).
Recorded 1/5/23
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ListenNate Spends $50 to Attempt to Podcast from 2023-01-13T19:04
This week Pat outsources his LVO list building to Nate, complains about A-Force, and learns he has been playing Nate's Asguard list wrong the whole time.
Recorded 1/8/23
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ListenA Very Merry Back of the Box from 2022-12-21T18:03
This week we discuss the newly updated crisis cards, Nate's recent event experience with the new crises, plus Logan, The Wolverine, and Rhino.
Recorded 12/18/22
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ListenWinged Cat Tacos from 2022-12-08T03:19
This week we discuss the Malekith changes and the impact they'll have on the meta moving forward.
Recorded 12/3/22
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The Malekith Zone from 2022-11-20T16:31
This week we talk about the event Vince and Pat recently went to, play back of the box, and share our early takes on the Weapon-X tactics cards.
Recorded 10/13/22
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ListenBig Idiot Or Rapid Fire from 2022-10-14T20:32
This week Pat and Vince talk about their recent tournament experience, a bunch of Vince goofs, and how bad models might actually be good.
Recorded 10/14/22
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ListenWebster's Dictionary Defines An Invitational As... from 2022-10-06T00:51
This week we discuss the different aspects of invitaional events in MCP, play back of the box, and have our episode cut short by technical gremlins.
Recorded 9/23/22
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ListenSporty Men On A Ship from 2022-08-31T18:44:53
This week we talk about sportsmanship in MCP and tabletop gaming. And also a lot of frisbee chat, which I've since learned is also called flatball which is an incredibly good name.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Malekith Being Good Is Actually a Mali-myth from 2022-08-17T01:59:41
This week we talk about all things Malekith plus some bonus Winter Guard discussion and Field Dressing thoughts.
Recorded 8/12/22
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Vince is Very Happy so Nate is Very Worried from 2022-07-26T16:15:23
This week we discuss all the new cards revealed at Minishieldaganza (AKA why Vince is so happy).
Recorded 7/19/22
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Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: If You Rotate a Taco Fast Enough, Does it Become a Burrito? from 2022-06-26T00:52:15
This week we discuss tactics card rotation coming to MCP, the new banned + restricted list, and our thoughts on winners and losers from the changes.
Recorded 6/24/22
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Effective Errata Evaluations from 2022-05-16T16:58:40
This week we take a look back at the November errata and disuss the changes now that we've been playing with them for 6 months.
Recorded 5/8/22
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Pie in the Sky from 2022-04-27T01:42:45
This week Vince shares his experiences with SHIELD.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 24 from 2022-04-11T23:29:26
This week we talk about our experiences at this year's Adepticon (spoiler alert: We're the laser tag champions of the universe)
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 23 from 2022-04-05T13:03:31
This week we are doing our very first video episode of Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck. We are giving you our hot takes on MCP while eating hotter and hotter wings.
Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 22 from 2022-03-15T23:21:28
This week we talk about negative play experiences, X-23's compartative damage output, and SHIELD tactics.
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Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 21 from 2022-02-23T23:59:28
This week we workshop an A-Force / Wakanda roster for Pat.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 20 from 2022-02-09T23:43:16
Nate went to LVO and finished 3rd playing Guardians, so we talk about trends in Web Warriors and the popularity of Doctor Voodoo
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Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 19 from 2022-01-25T19:09:48
This week we talk about how to prepare for tournaments and adjust your roster to best deal with the problem affiliations in the current meta.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 18 from 2022-01-04T23:14:36
This week, we work through a single-elim bracket of all 105 models to scientifically determine the single best model in all of MCP.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 17 from 2021-11-30T22:18:02
This week we talk about the rules update now that all of the cards have been revealed as well as the impacts of the update Banned / restricted list.
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 16 from 2021-11-18T18:10:41
This week we share our thoughts on what we've seen so far of the updated model cards and how we think the changes will impact the game in the future.
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 15, Size 4? from 2021-10-28T03:42:09
This week we talk about our experiences playing in + running Second Wind, a 31 player in person MCP event + we talk to the winner, Alex Botts about his background with tabletop games + his exper...
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 14 from 2021-10-12T21:03:31
This week we talk all about selecting and evaluating crisis cards when building a roster.
Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 13 from 2021-09-17T13:41:18
This week we talk about all the announcements from AMG during the recent ministravaganza event.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 12 from 2021-09-10T21:35:25
This week we talk about out experiences with the separation anxiety event and the 3 box format as well as making some guesses about future announcements.
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 11 from 2021-08-26T01:45:13
This week we go in depth on web warriors and talk about character choices and roster selection as well as tactics and crisis card selection.
We also talk a little about the rosters from t...
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 10 from 2021-08-10T17:29:46
This week we talk about newly spoiled models, All You've Got / Bitter Rivals and a bit about the 3 box alternative format.
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Alfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 9 from 2021-07-26T20:02:42
This week we talk about our issues with the Research Station "extract" crisis card and discuss the Jean Grey and Cassandra Nova box.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 8 from 2021-07-14T18:07:38
This week we talk about the upcoming Second Wind event in Chicago, the most difficult affiliation to play, and the recent change to the the timing of paying for rerolls.
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ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 7 from 2021-06-05T23:07:07
We talk at length about how awesome LongShanks (@windycitygames) is for both TO's and the community. Also, our big brain topic is about defining what a model brings to an affiliation and how imp...
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 4 from 2021-02-23T23:47:41
More team tournament stuff + feelings about Panic
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 2 from 2021-01-02T17:23:44
We talk about what we're playing in the upcoming TTS league and a bit about how we choose what to play.
ListenAlfredo's Size 3 Taco Truck: Episode 1 from 2020-12-22T14:44:21
ListenEpisode 64 from 2020-03-30T12:43:40
ListenEpisode 63: Alex Botts Farewell Tour from 2019-09-24T16:53:18
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Episode 62: Google How To Make a Tinfoil Hat from 2019-08-12T15:00:31
We ramble through the most recent set of errata changes, and the rookies we remember.
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ListenEpisode 61: Very Boaring from 2019-06-12T17:20:23
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Episode 60 from 2019-05-11T01:18:23
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Episode 59: The Obulus Player Has To Literally Not Have Hands from 2019-04-26T13:52:49
This week we mostly talk about the "new" captains
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Episode 58: Lies About Ties from 2019-03-28T16:55:30
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Episode 57: Quest for a Fishermen Mug from 2019-03-14T18:47:19
This week we have important News and Announcements, talk about the Excavators guild, and Pat rambles for a while about how fast the game feels now.
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Episode 56: Season 4.1 from 2019-03-01T12:00:43
This week we are joined by Jamie Perkins from Steamforged to discuss everything new as of March 1st.
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Episode 55.5: Sam Talks Counter-Charge from 2019-01-24T21:04:24
Since we mentioned Sam in the episode last week when discussing counter-charge and negative play experiences we decided to let him share his thoughts on the subject directly.
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ListenEpisode 55: Questionable Technical Choices from 2019-01-17T20:24:53
The first ~20 minutes of this episode sound a bit rougher than normal since we had to use our backup recording, gets back to normal after that though.
This week We talk about the OPD cha...
ListenEpisode 54: The Data Bois from 2019-01-04T20:09:09
This week we recap Second Wind 2018 and dive into the data we collected from the event.
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ListenEpisode 53: Fine John, You Win from 2018-12-13T20:47:07
This week we talk about why we aren't all playing Hunters and how we justify that as "competitive players" with special guest Adam Thiede.
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Episode 52: A Car Armored by Threat from 2018-11-29T15:54:26
This week we talk about the growing importance of holding models hostage in season 4 games.
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Episode 51: Alex Botts Shut Up and Jam Gaiden from 2018-11-15T20:17:38
This week we talk about the 2018 world championship and Steamcon UK before discussing guilds that have seen less play in the early days of season 4.
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Episode 50: Cliffs of Butchers from 2018-10-25T12:39:43
This week we talk about our experiences at Steamcon US and some early season 4 impressions.
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Episode 49: Strictly A Regular Episode from 2018-10-10T15:04:58
This week we talk about Alchemists in season 4. Find the cards here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1pjzixu32twmm5/S4_...
ListenEpisode 48: Mostly The Worst from 2018-09-28T15:03:08
This week we talk about WTC, what we're looking for in the season 4 changes, and how to approach changing guilds.
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Episode 47: Breaking Play from 2018-08-30T22:50:58
This week we're joined by special guest Zachary "Breaking Play" Gray as we talk about WTC list selection choices.
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Episode 46: Second Wind from 2018-08-09T22:30:58
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Episode 45: Striker Mosquito from 2018-07-26T18:35:28
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Episode 44: Faithful Findings from 2018-06-28T20:12:43
This week we ramble our way through the first 4 Faithful models that have been spoiled
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ListenEpisode 43: A REALLY Hot One from 2018-06-14T14:35:42
This week we are doing our very first video episode which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
ListenEpisode 42: Celebrity Grudge Match from 2018-05-31T19:56:05
This week we ramble about random stuff for a while trying to find a topic and eventually end up talking about plan cards and clock issues.
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Episode 41: Stopgap Release from 2018-05-17T18:09:57
This week we talk about stopgap models and different ways to approach balance and the idea of execution in guild ball.
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Episode 40: Dragon Energy from 2018-05-03T18:46:42
This week we talk about this year's Spring Fling, Pride, and Mataagi.
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ListenEpisode 39: The Combo Key from 2018-04-19T17:50:18
This week we talk about the recently revealed exiles models Hemlocke, Harriet, and Honour.
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Episode 38: The Gang Gets Interviewed from 2018-04-05T13:42:08
We talk about Adepticon, Gutter, Minx, Decimate, and have a chat with Mat Hart.
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ListenEpisode 37: Value Creation in Guild Ball from 2018-03-22T00:30:28
This week we talk about the 2018 Bourbon Trail Open and share our thoughts on the new(ish) Plan Cards.
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Episode 36: Errata Farmpocalypse from 2018-03-05T04:58:43
This week we get into the details of the new Farmers + Fish errata and share our #HotTakes.
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Episode 35: Sponsored by Sapporo from 2018-02-08T18:43:56
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Episode 34: The Gang Hosts an Interview from 2018-01-26T14:43:28
This week we talk to Mat and Jamie from Steamforged about one of the upcoming Ratcatcher models, Pelage!
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Episode 33: 68.5% from 2018-01-11T20:17:44
This week we talk about captain win rates and how to view that data as well as speculate about the choices a hypothetical perfect player might make.
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Episode 32: One at a Time Lads! from 2017-12-28T18:18:28
This week we talk about how to take advantage of good dice and plan for bad dice, review our 2017 guildball journey, and end with a bit of snake draft dojo.
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ListenEpisode 31: Strictly The Best from 2017-12-11T15:07:59
This week we talk about our experiences at Steam Con US and Alex's victorious run through worlds.
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Episode 30: SteamCon Brother! from 2017-11-24T17:03:35
This week we talk about a bit of news and discuss the newly revealed models and how they fit into their respective guilds.
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Episode 29: Stop Touching the Hair in a Little Bit from 2017-11-09T15:03:23
This week we talk about what we would like to see from Guild Ball in the future.
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ListenEpisode 28: Football Episode 1 from 2017-10-27T00:52:58
This week ... I don't even know, Thresher happens for a bit I guess.
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ListenEpisode 27: Iron Trendy from 2017-10-19T16:51:01
This week we talk about weaknesses in our play and how we're trying to improve in those areas.
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Episode 26: Euro Love Fest 2017 from 2017-10-04T16:22:20
This week we discuss our experience at the Guild Ball WTC in Belgium.
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Episode 25: Van Valuable Insight from 2017-09-14T18:14:11
This week we discuss the rankings & statistics site Listen
Episode 24: WTC Smörgåsbord from 2017-08-31T17:45:52
This week we discuss the 2017 WTC lists and look at both individual rosters and guild breakdowns.
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ListenEpisode 23.2: I'm a Lead Farmer **********ers from 2017-08-18T11:00
This episode we discuss the recently revealed first 6 members of the Blacksmiths guild.
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ListenEpisode 23.1: What Kind of Farmer Are You? from 2017-08-17T18:27:43
This week we talk about the newly available farmers guild, their strengths and weaknesses, and their position among the guilds.
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ListenEpisode 22: Errata Oxpocalypse from 2017-08-03T17:01:44
This week we talk about the recent errata changes, how it affects the guilds individually, and the resulting direction of the meta.
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Episode 21: 20 Questions from 2017-07-21T14:52:36
This week we ramble about the alternate deployment rules and give our early thoughts on how they change the game. Apologies for some audio issues throughout this episode, hopefully won't happen ...
ListenEpisode 20: Just Jam it In There from 2017-07-06T19:30:15
This week we discuss the state of the game and possible paths we see for it going forward. The preramble after the end music is kinda a disaster, just a heads up.
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ListenEpisode 19: Make The Other Player Go First from 2017-06-22T18:41:55
This week we talk about standoff situations and what to look for in an advantageous engagement and discuss if there are any dark horse options available in Guild Ball currently.
We're alw...
ListenEpisode 18: Nicolas Flamel Would Be Proud from 2017-06-08T19:10:51
This episode we talk all things Alchemists, their place in the meta, what makes them strong, which players they field in different matchups, and what matchups they struggle with.
We're al...
ListenEpisode 17: The Guildball Zone from 2017-05-11T18:47:10
On this episode we are joined by Mr. Guildball_Zone himself to talk Southern Ontario Open, Organized Play changes, new union models, and ...
ListenEpisode 16: Wraps Every Time from 2017-04-26T19:35:51
This episode we talk local events, new hunters and plot card tips and tricks. Apologies for the audio quality stumbles, hopefully won't happen in the future. We're always open to feedback and qu...
ListenEpisode 15: Fascinating Ant Colonies from 2017-04-12T14:01:24
This episode we discuss practice and recognizing patterns as they apply to guild ball and discuss how experience with other games can be translated to guild ball. We're always open to feedback a...
ListenEpisode 14.1: Wild Wild West from 2017-04-01T14:24:50
This episode we discuss the summer blockbuster Wild Wild West. We're always open to feedback and questions on the forums, twitter or email us at Stric...
ListenEpisode 14: The Height of Luxury from 2017-03-30T15:21:31
This episode we recap the Bourbon Trail Open, discuss the three recently released players, and talk a bit about the current meta. We end by walking through our exp...
ListenEpisode 13: The Flat Earth Society from 2017-03-08T22:47:21
This episode we get excited about the WTC and other upcoming events, share some thoughts on recent releases, and discuss when selecting non-momentous playbook results is a good idea. We're alway...
ListenEpisode 12: The Spicy General from 2017-02-23T00:00
This episode we talk briefly about two recent events, strategies and things to keep in mind when kicking off and end with everyone's favorite, tiebreaker discussion. We're always open to feedbac...
ListenEpisode 11: Frontier Psychiatrist from 2017-02-09T02:59:41
This episode we talk about LVO 2017, identifying and exploiting mistakes, and talk a bit about the psychological aspects of the game when playing against certain players. We're always open to fe...
ListenEpisode 10: For People Who Hate Their Free Time from 2017-01-26T21:15:07
This week we spend way too much time on battle reports so if that's not your thing this might be one to skip. We also ramble a bit about Brewers and travel plans toward the end if you endure the...
ListenEpisode 9: Would That It Were So Simple from 2017-01-11T20:07:12
In this episode, we have a local guest, Vince Curkov. Vince is a friend of ours and has recently started up a Guild Ball YouTube series where he records commentary on games he plays around Chica...
ListenEpisode 8: Blame Canada? from 2016-12-28T22:28:21
On this episode we're joined by Jordan Murphy, the 2016 Canadian championship winner, as we reflect on Guildball in 2016 and what we hoping for out of 2017. Also we discuss playbook texture and ...
ListenEpisode 7: Will it Play in Peoria? from 2016-12-15T13:05:10
On this episode we discuss the 2016 Adepticon Winter Warmup and talk about variance as it apples to guildball as well as talk a little about killing the ball and when it's most useful. Apologies...
ListenEpisode 6: Missed it by that much from 2016-12-01T02:59:45
On this episode we discuss Steamcon 2016 and Jordan's experience there as well as out opinions on the season 3 changes. We're always open to feedback and questions on the forums, twitter or emai...
ListenEpisode 5: 39,665 Days from 2016-11-09T20:09:09
On this episode we discuss our experience at the 2016 St. Louis Open at Warmachine Weekend, talk about important factors in understanding the board state and Jordan talks about what makes Ballis...
ListenEpisode 4: I'm just Here to Turn Knobs from 2016-10-26T19:09:06
On this episode we discuss our experience at the Fall Brawl in Ashburn, VA as well as talk a little about alternative ways to think about resources in guild ball. We're always open to feedback a...
ListenEpisode 3: Connecting One Dot to Nothing from 2016-10-12T18:31:56
On this episode we discuss the season 2 veteran players and talk about their impact on their respective teams. Additionally we talk a bit about player image and the value of knowing how others s...
ListenEpisode 2: Inflammable Means Flammable ? What a country! from 2016-09-28T17:45:44
On this episode our hosts discuss the drive to compete, prophylaxis & the Hunters' Guild, and unusual counter-attack tactics. Follow us on Twitter @...
ListenEpisode 1: No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition from 2016-09-20T19:50
Three people from Chicago complain about Guild Ball with a few positive notes. Strictly the Worst is an explicit podcast and often includes strong opinions which may or may not be accurate.
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