Best Planning Phase Syndicate LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Secrets of Power Amazing Reveal | Force Throw Ban and the new Meta | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 2:02:48

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Secrets of Power has started to provide some reveals and we are here to talk about which ones are our favorites. We cover all the current leader reveals as well as the cards that we feel could be meta changing. We also cover this the force throw ban that FFG stated in their last live stream and talk about what decks could be coming back. Links ----…

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Trilogies Strategy and Discussion | Off Meta Decks Pt 4 | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:51:36

3d ago1:51:36

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This week we dive into the new Trilogy Format and talk about what decks to bring, how to plan for an event, and what strategies will help get you closest to victory. We also cover a few more off meta decks we had not seen before. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planni…

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Secrets of Power Way to Early Leader Predictions | This Week Meta Snap Shot | Off Meta Lists Pt 3 2:13:54

6d ago2:13:54

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Set 6, Secrets of Power, is around the corner and we decided to do early predictions for the leaders of the set. We are excited to guess what FFG has cooked up for us. We also cover Sam’s Top 8 run in IN PQ as well the meta he faced. Lastly we look at some off meta decks that sparked our interest for a third week in a row. Links --------- Youtube: …

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PPS Wins a PQ / New Off Meta Lists to Test 2:00:34

15d ago2:00:34

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Tanner and Alex went to the Michigan PQ this weekend and they talk about their experiences and their runs. They also talk about some decks that did well from other PQs that they want to try out in the upcoming weeks. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndic…

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Prepping for a Sealed PQ | New Snoke Deck | 8-17 Meta Analysis 1:54:22

22d ago1:54:22

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This week the teams tackle Sealed PQs and all their glory. They talk about the new rules, what you need to know when you go to one, and who we feel the best leaders are for LOF Sealed. We also talk about some new decks including Snoke LC and a few other decks. Lastly we cover our meta take this week with the rise of Boba Fett again. Links ---------…

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The Meta is Changing | New Surprisingly Good Decks | Qui-Gon Deck Tech 1:53:05

1M ago1:53:05

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This week we have a variety of content as we talk about where the meta is shifting and what is coming into the top. We also talk about some new lists and old lists that are making a comeback to add to the depth of the meta. Lastly we provide deck tech for the Qui-gon Blue force deck that we have been playing around with that is doing surprising wel…

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Han 4 TT Deck Tech | Secrets of Power Reveals | Season 1 Review | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 2:27:07

1M ago2:27:07

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We are proud to present the first interview with Magog who championed Han 4 TT from Day 1 to the Top 8 at the Galactic Championship. We cover their deck and their run up to the Top 8. We also talk about the Secrets of Power reveals and what Season 1 will entail for Unlimited. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ…

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Galactic Championship Recap | Top 8 List Review | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:52:21

1M ago1:52:21

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Tanner is back from the Galactic Championship and is ready to talk about the prize support, the tournament and some new decks that we missed during testing. We review some decks we liked from the tournament along with the Top 8 lists. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@p…

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Last Sleep Till Galactics | New Lists Pt 4 | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:38:12

2M ago1:38:12

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Galactics are almost here and it is like Christmas in July. This episode we talk about what lists we think will be present at Galactics, how to counter them, and strategies you should watch out for. We also reveal four new lists we came up with that will fun to play once Galactics are done. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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Maryland 1K Results | New Hero and Villain List To Compete With 1:09:34

2M ago1:09:34

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This week JJ is back with us as we tackle 6 new lists; 3 hero and 3 villain, that we have been testing with that have legs. We also will cover the results from the Maryland 1K where a former X-Wing Champion takes the whole thing down. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@p…

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SWU Meta Stats Website Interview | Pre Release Weekend Recap 1:45:51

3M ago1:45:51

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With the pre-release weekend wrapping up, we decided to talk about our runs this weekend, how many events we went to and if our predicted leaders did well. We also are bringing on Michael from SWU Meta Stats website to talk about how he created the website, what it is meant to accomplish and how we can use it within the community. You know Tanner l…

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LOF Showcase Reveals | Top 10 Cards to Watch for | New Lists Part 2 1:47:46

3M ago1:47:46

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As we prepare for the pre-release weekend, we are excited to cover the showcases we are chasing. We also cover 3 new lists for some leaders you may not expect. Lastly we each give our top 10 cards we are excited for. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndic…

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New Trilogies Format | LOF Leader Rankings 1:43:55

3M ago1:43:55

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This episode we are talking about the new Trilogies format that was introduced Wednesday by FFG. We talk about why Alex loves this new format and how it is good for the game. We also do our leader rankings for set 5 Legends of the Force. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link…

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New LOF Lists | Tanner Top’s Indy PQ | LOF Pre-Release Guide 2:01:00

3M ago2:01:00

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Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/…

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Is Force Throw to Powerful | Old Leaders and New Cards 1:26:15

3M ago1:26:15

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With our surprise episode coming out this weekend revealing all the last of the set, we decided to cover some leaders we are excited about from the last 4 sets that could make a splash in the new set. We are also going to talk about the closing out of Set 4 Meta and what to expect for the next few weeks in case you have a PQ you're going to. Lastly…

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FFG Dropped the Legends of the Force Set and We are Spoiling It | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 2:14:53

4M ago2:14:53

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FFG gave us Xmas early and we now have all the cards for the new set spoiled. We decided to dive in and provide analysis on these. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch…

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Qi’ra Strikes UKGE | Ashoka and Morgan Join the Leader Pool 1:59:29

4M ago1:59:29

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PQ’s are continuing to roll in, and the meta continues to feel diverse. This episode we tackle the UKGE Tournament’s Top 8 as well as a few PQs. We review Alex’s run in Ohio and focus on some more lists that are performing well. We also cover the next round of spoilers and talk about Morgan and Ashoka as the new leaders this week. Links --------- Y…

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Qi’ra’s Last Stand | Diverse Meta | New Vader Unit | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 2:13:33

4M ago2:13:33

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After a long memorial day weekend, the team is back and ready to talk Unlimited. This episode we discuss the most recent top 8 from the Minnesota Regional Qualifier as well as some really cool decks that made top 64. Then we jump into spoilers which now include a slew of High Republic cards. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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It’s an Ewok Life | PQ Analysis | Fun Lists to Feast Your Appetite On 2:30:43

4M ago2:30:43

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Ewoks may become a thing in Unlimited and Tanner is here for it. The team review some of the new cards that released and speculate on how they will play out in the meta. They also cover Tanner's run in the PQ this weekend where he went 5-2. Lastly they talk about the meta going into MN over the next weekend. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.you…

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Rey Shield Complex Deck Tech - Special Edition 31:08

4M ago31:08

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A special look at a deck tech that we normally only do on the youtube channel. This episode has Alex breaking down his recent Rey Security Complex deck that he brought to a store show down. It is neat and has the ability to sneak up on unsuspecting players. Check out our deck and let us know what you think. List: https://swudb.com/deck/dyHGjAxwrm…

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Finally a Kanan Leader | Control PQ Success Discussion | Latest Meta Analysis 1:42:06

4M ago1:42:06

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This week we discuss the new leader that was shown this week.We also cover last weeks meta and talk about next week and what we would be running. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-1027927…

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Darth Raven Makes an Appearance | Lille Tournament Analysis | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:20:39

5M ago1:20:39

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This week the team gets together and reviews the most recent tournament in Lille which now qualifies as the largest Star Wars Unlimited Event to date. We also check out some new leaders that appear and give life into Legends Characters we did not think we would see. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q W…

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Sabine Wins Richmond | Richmond Analysis | New Leader | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 2:14:18

5M ago2:14:18

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Tanner and JJ attended Richmond for the Sector Qualifier this weekend. This week the they will cover their runs as well as the meta that has started to form coming out of the weekend. Also they will cover some of the new reveals for set 5. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.li…

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Vader Wins a Showdown | Richmond Prep | More Lists to Watch For 1:32:14

5M ago1:32:14

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Here we are one week out from Richmond SQ and we are looking to talk about how to prep for a larger tournament. We also look at some lists from Showdowns that caught our eye that you should be on the lookout for. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate …

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Jango Gets the Axe | First Jango Free Tournament Weekend | New Lists | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:44:54

5M ago1:44:54

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Jango is now suspended and the meta is going wild with decks that have been unlocked and new ones that are now viable. This episode will focus on the first tournament weekend without Jango and cover some of the results. We also talk about a few pet decks we are working on that we are loving into this new meta. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.y…

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Legends of the Force Spoilers | LOF Early Leader Predictions | Denver-Liverpool SQ Results 1:55:10

6M ago1:55:10

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This week is jam packed with various segments as we try to cover all that happened in SWU this week. The team gets together to talk about the spoilers from Legends of the Force as well as make some way to early leader predictions. We will also cover the results from Denver and Liverpool Sectional Qualifiers and see if Jango wins again. Links ------…

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X-Wing EP : XWA PointsUpdate and SL Reveals 1:50:23

6M ago1:50:23

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We are back with post World news. XWA has revealed points along with surprise new pilots for Scum, FO and Resistance. We are joined by GSP’s own James “Raptor” Ritter going over the SLs, points and more! Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook:…

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March 30th Tournament Analysis | Should We Ban Jango | PQ Announcement 2:01:44

6M ago2:01:44

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This week marks the first week we have major tournaments and you guessed it, we are here to break down the meta, the winners of the BIATL 6K and 2K as well as the Sector Qualifier in Milan Italy. We also talk about the PQs that will be firing off in May, what prizes they have and what ones you will see our team at. Links --------- Youtube: https://…

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New List Testing Bananza | What Could Beat Jango | Galactic Championship Previews 1:46:40

6M ago1:46:40

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Wondering if Jango is the new deck to beat to see if your deck is competitive? Well we answer those questions tonight in a new episode discussing Jango and how to beat him. We also cover the new previews for the Galactic Championship. If that was not enough we also have several new decks tonight we cover and review why we think they are fun and com…

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Zuckuss SL and Worlds 2025 Prep 32:57

6M ago32:57

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We are back with the last XWA Scum SL reveals with Zuckuss! Also as Adepticon approaches. We will go over basics for worlds prep for improving your skills for range control and setups. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebo…

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XWA Scum Standard Loadout Spoilers | EP 156 PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 45:18

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Tanner and JJ team up to review the new Scum SL Cards the XWA released this week. We discuss which ones we think will make a splash and then talk about our thoughts for cost for each of the cards. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https:…

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Double Loss Rules Change | Upgrade Removal Discussion | Cards to Watch | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:50:41

6M ago1:50:41

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Another week and more games played with the new set. The team talks about some leaders and cards they feel are on the rise. They also hold a discussion on Upgrade Removal cards and talk through if we should be running them or not. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@plann…

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Finch and Stromboli Appear as New Standard Loadout Cards 20:35

6M ago20:35

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The XWA have released two more SL cards for Resistance. Tanner and JJ review the new cards, their interactions and rate how good each of the new pilots are. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndic…

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New Erratas and Rules Interaction Explanations | Pre-Release Weekend Recap | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:03:35

6M ago1:03:35

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A long weekend has been had by all, but now that we are through Pre-Release weekend for Set 4, Jump to Lightspeed, we can now breathe a little and focus on building decks. Whether or not you got a full play set, I am sure you are itching to try out new decks. We also are going to cover some of the different errata’s and some unique rules interactio…

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New Resistance Spoilers from XWA | PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 29:38

7M ago29:38

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We are back with new reveals from the XWA for the Resistance! We will also take a look at the announcement for the OP kits for the next season of play, post Adepticon worlds. . Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P…

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Understanding When to Be the Beatdown | Jump to Lightspeed Pre Release Analysis 1:29:35

7M ago1:29:35

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With one week till Pre-Release, we decided to dedicate a full episode to reviewing what you should know going into the weekend. We cover whether or not you are the Beatdown and when you should control the game. Also we cover what cards we feel will be the most impactful during the Pre Release event. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Jump to Lightspeed Leader Tier Ranking | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited 1:06:28

7M ago1:06:28

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With all the leaders spoiled for the next set, the team sits down and hashes out who they think are the up and coming top meta contenders. While Tanner speculates about a few leaders he thinks might be S Tier, the rest of the team try to talk him out of it. Check out their document to see their joint tier list, as well as each persons individual ti…

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New XWA First Order Spoilers | PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 37:37

7M ago37:37

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Two X-Wing Episodes in one week? Well we did the unthinkable and recorded our thoughts on the new SL spoilers for First Order that the XWA spoiled last week. JJ and Tanner sit down and review what they would pay for the new pilots and which ones they think will stand out. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtd…

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XWA Epic Reveals and Philosophy with Paul Heaver | PPS | Star Wars X-Wing 1:21:24

7M ago1:21:24

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We are back with new reveals from the XWA and we have our guest host Paul Heaver with us to go over the spoilers for the new Epic Standard Loadout cards for all the factions. We discuss their philosophy on what they did to bring us the points changes as well as some of the behind the scenes reasons for card names and characters. Links --------- You…

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I Smell Fear and It Smells Good / More Spoilers / Set Rotation 2:10:10

7M ago2:10:10

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As we are getting closer to Jump to LightSpeed, the spoilers are becoming more wild and the set is filling out nicely. This week the crew covers all the remaining spoilers they missed as well as reviewing what leaders are left. We wrap up our Set 3 Coverage of PQ Season this week with some interesting decks and our thoughts on the status of the lea…

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We Got the Decks - Jump to Lightspeed Deckbuilding | PQ Analysis | New Spoilers 2:03:30

7M ago2:03:30

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Excitement is building as we are now officially over half way through set 4 spoilers. This episode we will see some of the new reveals that are allowing some creative juices to flow. With that being said we will reveal 5 new decks that we think are fun and ready to start playing once Set 4 drops. As always we will have a quick review of the last we…

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Planning Phase Top’s a Michigan PQ 2:18:15

8M ago2:18:15

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This week is going to be a discussion on the Lansing Michigan PQ. Tanner went 6-1 in Swiss while Alex went 5-2 in Swiss and both made the Top Cut. They will recount their day reviewing their rounds and the lists they played. In the end, Alex came in 4th and Tanner came in 5th for the day. Also there was some spoilers and the guys hash out what spoi…

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Jump to Lightspeed Thrawn Leader Reveal | Week 4 PQ Results | Meta Analysis 2:23:07

8M ago2:23:07

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This week there was some big excitement happening with new leader reveals and more capital ships. We cover the numerous reveals and talk about our new favorite leaders. We also cover the Week 4 results from the PQs that happened last weekend. Reviewing the current meta and if it has shifted away from Han or if we need to buckle up for more Han then…

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Capital Ships, Admiral Piett, and Week 3 PQ Results Oh My 2:33:25

8M ago2:33:25

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Set 4 Spoilers are now rolling out and we have some cool new leaders that we are going to talk about for this episode. With all the hype for new capital ships, we are excited to talk about space units and if we no longer have to fear not having enough units in space. We also get into PQ results for week 3 and talk about if Han is still top dog in t…

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I Never Used to Believe This Mumbo Jumbo / Han Yellow Dominates 1:29:33

8M ago1:29:33

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Week two of PQ season is wrapping up with a not so surprising contender for the top Leader. Han Yellow must be all out of bubble gum cause he is kicking @$$ all over the PQ scene. This week we cover the overall numbers and a few decks we thought would be good to review as up and coming decks. We also review our new segment we will be rolling out in…

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Season 2 PQ Season Opening Weekend 1:49:08

9M ago1:49:08

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Welcome to 2025 the year that SWU takes over the world. After a two week hiatus the team is back together to talk about the recent PQ that Tanner played in along with results from other PQs. They also will dive into the missed spoilers from last week and will round the show out by reviewing the top decks from the meta right now. Join us on https://…

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Holiday’s are a Comin’ with Wookies and Droids 1:45:31

9M ago1:45:31

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For our Last episode of the year, we decided to go a little lighter on theme and provide a few fun decks that we felt would be fun to play and thematic in nature. We tackle Wookies and Droids tonight for some fun decks that you can jam at your locals. We also have our Academy Training discussion on Evaluating Your Deck along with analyzing two deck…

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PQ Preparation and Deck Analysis 2:07:17

9M ago2:07:17

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This week we are updating our PQ Preparation video with a Set 3 make over. With new decks presenting themselves we decided to review how to prep for a PQ with understanding the meta, choosing a deck, and how to sideboard. We then review some of the top decks you will be seeing as you go to your PQ. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesynd…

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Jumping to Lightspeed to Deploy Space Leaders 1:21:44

10M ago1:21:44

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FFG recently dropped a bombshell this week and revealed the first information from Set 4 Jump to Lightspeed and it looks spectacular. With the next set we will see new leaders that roam in space as well as some new tokens to add to the set. This episode is dedicated to reviewing the new cards, speculating on what is to come, and talking about how t…

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New Points Means New Meta 51:11

10M ago51:11

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This month our X-Wing Podcast reviews the new points that where dropped by the XWA to help change the meta and fix a few outliers. This episode features the new changes as well as Tanner and JJs thoughts on new list building possibilities. Join us on https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate live every Sunday night at 9 pm est to talk about Star…