Best Red Mandos Podcasts (2025)

Hello and welcome to Episode 101!!! In this episode, we are joined by the Purist of Christophers to discuss four units (Jyn, Riff, Boss, and Kam) and to offer commentary on whether or not you should run that unit in a competitive list and what to think about in bringing that unit as part of your squad. These units are all good--it is a question of …

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Episode 40 - Doctrine of the Dyad 1:39:22

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We intro a new short lived segment - Doctrine of the Dyad. We pick 2 boxes each to make a decent strike team for a faction. This episode we look at Republic and Separatists.

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Episode 100 - The Sequel Trilogy Concludes (Support Tier Episode) 1:40:59

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Hello and welcome to Episode 100! We made it! Finally! In this episode, the brothers gather round the board to conclude the tiering of the units of Shatterpoint. Hot takes (and undoubtedly wrong takes) abound, but this will be a joy to listen to. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack!

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Episode 99.5(b) - Sammy Kaye Goes Supernova 1:22:44

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Welcome to another sweaty meta chat brought to you by the most recent winner of NOVA ... SAMMY KAYE! Sam ran a Cassian Core list at the event and was able to go undefeated with extremely tight competition. A really incredible performance. We talk about his list and its strengths, the meta, and many other things that you will love listening to. Join…

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Episode 99.5(a) - Are We a Postmodern Meta Yet 1:12:59

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Two things: first, we did not want this to be episode 100, so we are instead releasing it as a bonus episode (and who knows how many subsections episode 99.5 will ultimately have). Second, Ezra Pound said to "make it new" (to which I have always added "again"), in reference to the modernist literary movement, and I think about our boy Ezra when we …

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Episode 39 - I'm Still Sick Boss 2:14:36

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A little bit of a discussion on Delta and if they are a problem. We then go through the long overdue painting showcase feedback from July.

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Episode 99.5 - The Prequel Trilogy, P. 2 (Secondary Tier Ranking 2025) 2:35:50

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I am an idiot. Sam had this edited and ready to go on Monday, but I forgot to ship it in any kind of timely manner and for that I apologize. ENJOY IT! Part 2 of our tier list episode in which the brothers discuss Secondaries. There's lots to digest here but it's a really fun discussion. Join the Slack!…

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Episode 99 - Rogue One In Our Hearts 48:36

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Hello and welcome to Episode 99! In this episode, Kenny and Sam discuss the Jyn Erso box, with a particular focus on competitive play and how they think this box fits. Really, this episode is about how Bodhi is the best 3-cost secondary in the game, and how Baze and Chirrut are among the best supports in the game (and Kenny argues that they are the…

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Episode 38 - Boss, Biff and Stardust 2:56:36

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We go through our thoughts on Boss, Riff and Jyn alongside discussing the D3 D3ath Star event. (it is totally Biff Tannen)

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Episode 98 - The Prequel Trilogy, P. 1 (Primary Tier Ranking 2025) 3:20:51

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Hello and welcome to Episode 98! In this extremely-long-and-I-am-so-sorry-it-is-so-long episode, the brothers gather to rank ALL primaries currently released in the game of Shatterpoint. We fight, and agree, and equivocate about the primaries and discuss how they have fared since the patch. Get yourself a diet coke, go into the shade of your favori…

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Episode 37 - What a Delight! 3:38:18

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We go through a recent local event, cover the painting showcase for June and then chat to Halil about the recent Polish GT.

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Episode 97 - Peek-A-Boussh: I-G-You 40:49

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Cad Cassian is here and ladies and gentlemen it is not jank. In this episode, JK and Sam talk through the latest list that they have been jamming like crazy and you better believe it involves Boushh and you better believe that she's not so bad here. This is a fantastic discussion and it is a list that really looks to take your opponent by surprise …

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Episode 96 - The Republic Down Undah (Meta and Listbuilding for Republic with Red Mando 2) 1:26:48

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One day I will quit making fun of the Aussies when I write phonetically, but that is not this day. This is a fantastic discussion with Michael Watson (Red Mando 2) about his list that he took to a 5-0 finish at the recent Australian GT, but with a heavy focus on Republic listbuilding, the faction's strengths and weaknesses, and how to approach it f…

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Episode 36 - State Of Origin - Melbourne GT 2:35:27

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Our run through of the Duel of the Fates GT down in Melbourne Victoria. Special guest, second place getter, The OG himself, Qui-Gon Jim joins us to talk about his revenge focused list and all his games.

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Series 2, Episode 6: Ian Finch, Founder & Managing Director of Mando Group 45:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Lindsey Moore interviews Ian Finch, Founder and Managing Director of Mando Group, a digital consultancy that’s thrived for over 27 years, from the wild days of the dot-com boom to becoming a certified B Corp and award-winning digital business. Ian shares the real story behind Mando’s transformation through economic s…

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Episode 35 - UKGE GT Retrospective 2:12:30

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We talk to the top 3 from the recent UKGE GT about their lists, what they took and why and then how they found the event and their opinions on the meta.

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Episode 95 - You Win Some, You Lose Some (Unless You're Seps ... You Just Lose) 1:01:49

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Welcome to Episode 95! In this episode, we give our takes on the obvious winners and losers of the patch, and the sneaky winners and losers of the patch. We have played a bunch, but we are also only three dudes with very limited meta horizons so take our observations with a grain of salt. We love you all! Join the Slack and have fun list-building w…

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Episode 34 - A New Hopeful Meta 3:11:51

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We are back yet again to discuss all things Shatterpoint. Our focus this week is on how the new meta seems to be shaping up post the balance pass. We also take a look at the May painting showcase. Strap yourselves in.

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Episode 94 - Stop Panackin Start Kamakin 58:47

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Welcome to Episode 94! In this episode, Sammy K. and I are back to old form discussing a list! We talk about Anakin and Kam, why they work well together, and the lists strengths and weaknesses. We think this list is the bees' knees, and if you haven't given it a run, you should, and we think you will enjoy it. Make sure to subscribe to the Coordina…

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Episode 93 - Love and Loss in the Confederacy of Independent Systems 51:25

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What AMG giveth, AMG taketh away. In this episode, we discuss the changes that AMG made to Asajj, Jango, and Magnas. As you can imagine, Sam and I are pretty distressed over the nerfs to Magnas, but we lead with discussions of Asajj (she is awesome), and then follow up with Jango (we totally approve of the changes). It gets a little dour at the end…

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Episode 92 - Programmed for Etiquette ... Not Destruction 46:18

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Welcome to Episode 92! We are continuing our survey of the updates from the patch, this time with a focus on Rebels--which means a focus on Ewoks. JK was thrilled that his murder bears got updated, and he talks with Scott about where he thinks they land. You will enjoy it. We will have our Separatist and Bounty Hunter episodes coming out soon. We l…

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Episode 91 - In the Kitchen with a Plummer (Michael Plummer Design Interview) 1:03:59

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Welcome to Episode 91! In this episode, Kenny and Sam are joined by Michael Plummer from AMG to talk about AMG's design process and the recent balance patch. We tried to focus on systemic questions of design for Plummer and how those principles were manifest in the recent patch update. It's not a unit-by-unit analysis, but much more a conversation …

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Episode 33 - Bring Balance to the Forces 3:45:30

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It is finally here guys, the file you have all been frothing at the mouth like rabid dogs for. Join us as we take a deep dive and explore all the AMG offerings in the 2025 Unit Update.

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Episode 90 - Bringing Peace, Freedom, Justice, & Security to My New... Republic (The Republic Episode 1:08:15

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Kenny, Sam, & Matt review the changes to Galactic Republic Units in the May 12, 2025 balance update for Star Wars: Shatterpoint. You can also watch this episode on Youtube. Please join the Slack! We are having a blast yelling at each other about the changes and would love for you to join us.

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Episode 89 - Look How They Massacred My Boy (The Empire Episode) 1:08:27

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Whew boy did AMG have at the top-performing units in the Empire, and some (most (nearly all)) of us couldn't be happier. AMG absolutely nailed the changes to Gideon Hask, ISFs, and Dark Troopers, while also giving a huge lift to Inquisitors. You can also watch this episode on Youtube. Please join the Slack! We are having so much fun discussing the …

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Episode 88 - Cassian Can Do That 1:34:09

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Welcome to Episode 88! In this episode, Titus Kosloff (the recent winner of the Tablebound Open in Ontario, Canada), joins the podcast to talk about his Cassian-Core List, with Cassian/Lobit(!)/Fifth + Moff/Ezra/Darks + Han Box + PL/K2/Bar2. It is an incredibly unique list that went 6-1 at one of the most competitive events of the year. Titus discu…

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Episode 32 - April Painting 1:39:12

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The much sought after April painting episode is here! Y'all can stop asking now.

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Series 2, Episode 5: David Malone, Director at O'Connors & Simon Mills, Partner at Langtons 36:02

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Send us a text In this episode, Lindsey speaks with David Malone, a Corporate Lawyer and Director at O'Connors Legal Services, and Simon Mills, a Chartered Accountant and Corporate Finance Partner at Langtons Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors. As business owners themselves, David and Simon offer expert insights into the challenges businesse…

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Episode 87 - On the Verge of Greatness 32:47

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Welcome to Episode 87! Like the previous episode, JK and Sam are back reviewing units, this time Director Krennic! Is his design AMG's greatest achievement? Let us know what you think of him in the comments! Join the slack and continue the conversation!

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Episode 86 - Fil? His name is CC-3714 34:19

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Welcome to Episode 86! In this episode, JK and Sam dive into the oceans of Star Wars to deliver a unit review of the Requesting Your Surrender Box. We break down the key abilities of each unit and discuss whether they will make waves in the meta. Let us know how you think our aquatic jedi friend performs in the comments! Join the Slack to continue …

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Episode 85 - Prematurely Cracking Metas 1:11:15

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Welcome to Episode 85! In this episode, Matt Bronson of Bombad Tactics and many other avenues of fame joins Kenny to give a preliminary take on expected winners and losers of the next meta. Matt and Kenny use Matt's recent tournament win at the Wet Coast GT in British Columbia to frame their discussion as to what they think thrives and struggles in…

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Built on Hope 2:25:17

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We digress about Lego for a while, but eventually get back to a retrospective on the Built on Hope event with a focus on Krennic. We also cover our thoughts on the Krennic box.

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Episode 84 - Balance and DotA 1:04:11

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Welcome to Episode 84! This episode is a kind of high-level discussion analyzing Shatterpoint units through the frame of the online MOBA DotA. We discuss carries, supports, and offlane/tanks and how they function (or are supposed to function) and how that affects our understanding and analysis of a unit's quality. All of this is very likely to go u…

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Series 2, Episode 4: Beth Wainwright, Founder & Director of Boosted Tape 24:46

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Send us a text From 80 rolls of Boob Tape in her bedroom to a booming brand in just two and a half years it is clear that Beth's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She struck gold early by tapping into the power of TikTok Shop and quickly realised the massive potential her offering could have. Now, with Boosted Tape listed by PrettyLittleThing …

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Episode 83 - A Pie of Meta Shared Unequally (Adepticon Analysis) 59:25

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Welcome to Episode 83 of Zion's Finest! This one is a bit of a sweaty episode, as Kenny provides an overview of the Top 8 from Adepticon and Sam gives an incredible review of "meta share," meaning how units were represented in progressive stages of the cut from swiss to the final match between Scott B. and Matt B. It's an amazing discussion that yo…

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Episode 30 - Coasting past Adepticon 2:02:14

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Our obligatory Adepticon episode. Need we say more? We cover off on all the exciting news from Adepticon. We also discuss the state of the US meta regarding the results from the 'WORLD' championships.

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Episode 29 - Return of the Jedi 2:24:46

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Strap yourselves in for another long and wild ride along with the Red Mandos. In this episode, we give our infamous luke warm takes on the latest offerings from AMG. Do Kit Fisto and Ki Adi Mundi deliver a much needed reinforcement to Republic? Tune in to find out. We also discuss the March 2025 robes painting competition results and reveal what ne…

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Episode 82 - A Brave New Worlds (Adepticon Preview) 1:07:47

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Welcome to Episode 82! In this episode, Sammy Kaye and Kenny talk about the Adepticon meta and run down the matchups that they expect to be heavily prevalent during the tournament. I think you will enjoy our discussion, and it's a great listen as you are traveling to the event. Fill out the Goonhammer prediction document here. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! W…

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Episode 81 - Dealing With a Wretched Hive 54:52

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Welcome to Episode 81! This episode is all about competitive tournament etiquette, with a specific focus on how to handle what might be termed a little-too-opportunistic-play on the part of your opponent (specifically, opponents changing dice, mis-measuring, slow-playing, or otherwise riding that gray line of what is acceptable). It's a great episo…

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Episode 28 - Support Skool 2:19:17

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After a long hiatus, we are back! This time to finish off our long overdue Skool work. In this episode we put support units through their paces and measure them against our Aspects framework.

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Episode 80 - Power Doesn't Panic 32:10

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Welcome to Episode 80 of Zion's Finest! First off, we highly encourage you to watch this video on Youtube. JK prepared a beautiful set of slides and you will heartily enjoy the visual feast that has been prepared. In this episode, JK and Sam give a splash-ripple-thud analysis of the Cassian Andor box. How do these Rebels fit in the current meta? Wh…

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Series 2, Episode 3: Megan Kimmance Co-founder & Creative Director of Red Run 33:27

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Send us a text Megan Kimmance is the Co-founder & Creative Director of Red Run, an active streetwear brand that launched online back in 2020. Red Run combines the bold, retro aesthetics of 80s and 90s sportswear with trend-led streetwear, delivering high-quality, stylish activewear. Megan reflects on her younger years in school, where she often fel…

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Episode 79 - The Turning Point 52:07

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Welcome to Episode 79! We are releasing this episode on both audio platforms and Youtube. Feel free to enjoy it in whatever way you see fit but know that JK prepared some beautiful slides for you should you choose to consume content with your eyeballs. This is a bonus episode that we are releasing to discuss Ahsoka Fulcrum and Vader-3. We meant for…

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Episode 78 - The Agency of Design 1:00:25

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Welcome to Episode 78! Everyone once in a while, we record and release something really special on ZiFi, and it generally involves Sammy Sweets talking about something that has been stuck in his brain. This is one for the ages. Sammy and Matt get together to talk about design, agency, and a myriad other aspects of gaming that you will find interest…

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Series 2, Episode 2: Katherine Jones Founder & Director of ThinK Wine Group 41:52

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Send us a text Kath Jones is the Founder & Director of ThinK Wine Group, that offer luxury sparkling wines that are 100% vegan & organic, with reduced calories & sugar without compromising on taste. From an early age, Kath knew she was destined to own her own business. Her journey—both professionally and personally—has been nothing short of inspiri…

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Episode 77 - Bring a Torch, Sean, Kyle (Torchlight GT) 1:18:53

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Hello and welcome to Episode 77! In this episode, Sean and Kyle talk about their 4-1 runs at the Torchlight GT that happened in Ontario, Canada last month. Rather than giving play-by-plays, they focus on matchups and thoughts regarding how lists performed against each other. It's a part of our drive to move away from minute descriptions of games to…

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Episode 27 - Momentous Guests 2:40:21

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Episode 17 is live! Join the Red Mandos on another Shatterpoint journey. We are joined by legends of the community to discuss large events from a TO's perspective and also how to encourage a community of painters. You can find 'Momentous Struggle' through the following links https://www.facebook.com/p/Momentous-Struggle-100090245754833/ https://www…

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Episode 76 - Tim-Tam Flavored Meta Musings 48:49

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Welcome to Episode 76! In this episode, Kenny and Sammy talk about the recent CanCon tournament that happened in Australia and give some meta observations. They talk about the seeming mismatch between Iden's swiss WR and her power level. Listen to Luke and Tobias on the Red Mandos episode give a summary of the event. In classic Red Mando style, it …

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Episode 26 - Cancon 2025! That's a wrap 3:11:27

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Join us for an episode like no other. We trade in confusing terrain rules for in-depth list building and strategy notes from Cancon 2025's two best players unorthodox thinkers, Luke Thompson (Cancon Champ x2) and Tobias ( Cancon 2025 Runner Up). We are also joined by the Meandalorian Rusty himself to reveal the results of what you have all been wai…