Best Vicious Syndicate Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 205: Be Kind, Rewind 2:44:04

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The latest expansion Across the Timeways has been fully revealed, with many interesting and exciting cards to discuss. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they review the new cards in the set, but watch out for that Dodo!

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Episode 204: Turtle Power 1:44:00

1M ago1:44:00

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Meta developments have started to settle around the rise of a new top tier deck, egg warlock. While the community awaits news of a new expansion, ZachO and WorldEight cover how the meta has changed since the latest balance patch to the Day of Rebirth Mini Set.

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Episode 203: Eggcellent Choice 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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A balance patch for the Day of Rebirth brings several buffs focused on specifically promoting the mini set cards. The meta is already shifting, where a new deck just hatched. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss their early impressions of the new format and suggest improvements to existing decks.…

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Episode 202: Dragon Slop on Top 1:51:35

2M ago1:51:35

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The latest expansion, the Day of Rebirth, is now out and the meta is already shifting, but not due to any new strategies. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss their early impressions of the new format and suggest improvements to existing decks.

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Episode 201: Sock Soup 1:56:35

2M ago1:56:35

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The latest mini set, The Day of Rebirth, arrives to high expectations that it will push failing strategies from the Unguro expansion. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss the previewed cards, and speculate on how they will impact existing strategies, or create new ones.

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Episode 200: Rogue. Rogue Never Changes 1:35:08

3M ago1:35:08

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A small balance change before the launch of the mini set for the Lost City of Ungoro provides a gentle nudge to the format with nerfs to two decks. In the never ending survival of the fittest, Rogue looks to be the clear winner, but there is another serious contender. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the new meta before the new format of t…

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Episode 199: Don't Call it a Comeback 1:45:40

3M ago1:45:40

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A rare content balance patch has drastically changed the meta, deleting Dorian Warlock and opening the way for some old decks to return. Join the Vicious Syndicate team as they discuss the impact of these balance changes to the Hearthstone meta.

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Episode 198: GILLYYYYYY! 1:48:23

4M ago1:48:23

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The dust has started to settle after the large balance change for the Lost City of Ungoro expansion. ZachO and WorldEight discuss the latest Data Reaper Report, covering how the meta is starting to form. While things seem stable, there are a few big surprises and cutting edge discoveries yet to uncover.…

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Episode 197: Trusty Boom Wrench 2:05:22

4M ago2:05:22

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An enormous balance patch erupted from the Un'Goro volcano, and ZachO and WorldEight sift through the ashes to find the best decks, data, and insights for the new format. Join the Vicious Syndicate team as they discuss the impact of sweeping nerfs and buffs to the Hearthstone meta.

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Episode 196: Record Breaking Lohs 2:28:05

4M ago2:28:05

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Journey with ZachO and WorldEight on a first impression podcast to the new expasion of the Lost City of Ungoro. We will cover the new meta, how quests are performing, and talk about the game as a whole.

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Episode 195: Good Quest Bad Quest 2:47:47

4M ago2:47:47

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The big question for the next expansion, The Lost City of Un'Goro - are quests worth pursuing? Join ZachO and WorldEight as they do a comprehensive preview for the expansion, with plenty of friendly debate over the cards.

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Episode 194: Fourteen Twenty Eight 1:29:53

5M ago1:29:53

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The next expansion, The Lost City of Un'Goro has been announced, and the latest data reaper report is out. There is a lot to talk about, from meta developments, to expansion impressions, and balance change speculation Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss all of this and more!

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Episode 193: In The Shadow of Colossus 1:51:51

6M ago1:51:51

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The first major balance patch to the Embers of the World tree meta is live, and along with it a significantly new format. Plush has vanished into the forest, and in his absence dozens of new decks have strived to fill the void. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss the impact of the new balance changes on both existing decks and emerging archet…

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Episode 192: Plush and Pull 2:25:16

6M ago2:25:16

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The Embers of the World tree is live, and along with it a new meta. Imbue decks dictate the format, with imbue hunter forcing every deck to either get under the deck or hope to rat out the game's most adorable OTK. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss the impact of the new mini set cards on the format.…

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Episode 191: Burning Through Reveal Season 2:05:04

7M ago2:05:04

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The next mini set, Embers of the World Tree, releases in two weeks. The unusual patch cadence comes with a one day reveal "season". Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss the mini set cards. There is plenty of heat here to cook with, for both existing decks and possible new ones.

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Episode 190: Grog! Grog! Grog! 1:50:25

7M ago1:50:25

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With all of those Drunk Paladins out there, make sure to stay S.A.F.E. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they cover a somewhat settled meta in the Emerald Dream

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Episode 189: From Green Rag to Riches 1:06:01

7M ago1:06:01

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With the Starcraft mini-set nerfed in the latest balance patch, the format opens up! Almost every day over the course of one week features a new meta breaking deck, and two new decks emerge even after the report is published! Join ZachO and World Eight (for the first time time) for a comprehensive meta overview as well as discussion on what could b…

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Episode 188: Beginnings and Endings 2:06:31

8M ago2:06:31

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Into the Emerald Dream has launched! Join ZachO and Squash (one last time) for a comprehensive meta overview as well as discussion on what could be in store for the format moving forward.

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Episode 187: One Short Day, In the Emerald Dream 2:46:23

8M ago2:46:23

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The newest Hearthstone expansion is mere days away! Join ZachO and Squash for a HUGE episode deep diving into each class in preparation for next week's set drop.

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Episode 186: Dreaming of a Perfect Meta 1:10:39

8M ago1:10:39

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A new rotation into the Year of the Raptor is imminent, along with the Into the Emerald Dream expansion. Team 5 is promising big change in the coming weeks, and ZachO and Squash are here to talk about them.

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Episode 185: Core of the Argument 1:28:30

9M ago1:28:30

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A new year in Hearthstone is fast approaching! Join ZachO and Squash for a brief overview of the current meta, followed by a class-by-class breakdown of the newly announced Core Set.

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Episode 184: Terran Up the Meta 1:39:07

9M ago1:39:07

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We've had our first patch of the Heroes of Starcraft mini-set! Join ZachO and Squash as they review the new state of the meta.

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Episode 183: Don't Raynor on My Parade 2:02:37

10M ago2:02:37

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The Heroes of Starcraft miniset has launched, and with it has come a brand new metagame with many classes enjoying their new cards. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a deep dive into the new developments, and what the future may have in store.

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Episode 182: Heroes of StarCraft 1:49:23

10M ago1:49:23

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The new StarCraft miniset is launching TODAY! Join ZachO and Squash as they review the new cards for each class as well as a deep-dive into what to expect from each of the three factions joining the game.

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Episode 181: Ethereal Cycles 1:18:29

10M ago1:18:29

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The Great Dark Beyond metagame has mostly settled, but a few interesting new things have begun to emerge from the darkness of space. Join ZachO and Squash as they dive into the state of standard Hearthstone once again.

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Episode 180: Yap Time 1:45:03

11M ago1:45:03

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ZachO and Squash are back, but this time they are here to yap about the game as a whole. Join us for a retrospective on the last year in Hearthstone and what we hope to see moving forward in 2025.

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Episode 179: Supernova Stories 1:28:15

11M ago1:28:15

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The Great Dark Beyond metagame is settling in for a holiday break, and ZachO and Squash have returned to discuss the most recent patch. Join us to learn about the best and worst decks, and a possible supernova of a meta development?!

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Episode 178: Worlds Apart 1:11:15

11M ago1:11:15

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With the World Championships coming up, The Great Dark Beyond has settled into a metagame featuring multiple dominant, polarizing archetypes. Join ZachO and Squash as they dig into the data while covering the current standard metagame.

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Episode 177: Over the Moon 1:45:31

12M ago1:45:31

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The Great Dark Beyond's first major patch has dropped, and things have certainly shaken up in Hearthstone's standard metagame. Join ZachO and Squash as they explore the state of all 11 classes.

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Episode 176: No One Can Hear You Scream (About the Meta) 1:19:51

1y ago1:19:51

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The Great Dark Beyond has launched and Squash and ZachO are here to give their early impressions on how things are shaping up. Is this expansion a galactic success or a black hole of darkness? Tune in to find out.

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Episode 175: In a Meta Not So Far Away 2:29:53

1y ago2:29:53

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The Great Dark Beyond is imminent, and a galactic change to the meta is coming soon. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a look at all of the new cards for the exciting new Hearthstone expansion.

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Episode 174: Magical Mystery Tourists 1:38:41

1y ago1:38:41

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The Perils in Paradise meta is winding down after the miniset and several balance patches. Join ZachO and Squash as they review a surprisingly balanced and strong metagame as we also look ahead to the future.

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Episode 173: Barnes' Burner Account 1:20:28

1y ago1:20:28

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The Traveling Travel Agency miniset has launched and a new (?) meta is taking shape. Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the developments and how the miniset has changed the standard format.

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Episode 172: The Skyla's the Limit 1:38:37

1y ago1:38:37

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The Perils in Paradise miniset is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they go class by class reviewing the new cards coming in The Traveling Travel Agency.

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Episode 171: Rising Tidepool Pupils 1:26:16

1y ago1:26:16

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The Perils in Paradise meta has begun to settle down after the most recent balance patch. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a look at how things are looking right now as long as their hopes for an upcoming balance patch.

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Episode 170: Sunshine and Rainbow DKs 1:36:06

1y ago1:36:06

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The first balance patch of the Perils in Paradise meta has arrived. Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the changes and how they are impactful the game thus far.

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Episode 169: Hydration Revelation 1:39:40

1+ y ago1:39:40

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The Perils in Paradise meta has settled down ahead of the first balance patch. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a look at the current meta, and what they believe needs changed in the coming weeks.

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Episode 168: Vicious Syndicate's Summer Vacation 1:44:55

1+ y ago1:44:55

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Perils in Paradise is here and a...new? meta is forming. Join ZachO and Squash as they review the developments in each class and discuss what the future of this expansion may hold.

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Episode 167: The Positively Preposterous Perils in Paradise Preview 2:39:19

1+ y ago2:39:19

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Perils in Paradise is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they review the set one class at a time, highlighting their favorite cards and predicting what will be powerful in the new meta.

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Episode 166: Imbalance of Power 1:23:22

1+ y ago1:23:22

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In the lead-up to Perils in Paradise, ZachO takes a deep dive on the balance patches throughout Whizbang's Workshop to figure out how we got here, what we can do better, and what balance philosophy for a game like Hearthstone truly means.

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Episode 165: Perils in Whizbang's 1:28:33

1+ y ago1:28:33

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The Perils in Paradise reveal season is in full swing, but we still have a few more weeks of Whizbang's left! Several meta developments have shifted things since we last had a podcast, so tune in to hear how this home stretch of Whizbang's Workshop is currently looking.

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Episode 164: Twists and Turns 1:14:41

1+ y ago1:14:41

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The Whizbang's Workshop meta is winding down and ZachO has some updates on how the format is stabilizing. Listen to the end to also hear Zach and Squash's thoughts on the new Twist mode Whizbang's Heroes!

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Episode 163: The Land of Highlander 1:53:29

1+ y ago1:53:29

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The Data Reaper podcast is back after a miniset and a nerf patch that have thrown some new wrinkles into the meta. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a deep dive into the current state of standard Hearthstone.

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Episode 162: Dr. Boom's Magnificent Miniset 1:40:46

1+ y ago1:40:46

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The Whizbang's Workshop miniset is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they go class by class reviewing the new cards and how they might shake up the meta.

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Episode 161: Point of Reno Return 1:23:37

1+ y ago1:23:37

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The meta is starting to take shape after the most recent balance patch, and Reno Warrior is public enemy #1. Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the meta and the different decks that are popping up to tackle the kings of the format.

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Episode 160: The Agency Episode 1:35:56

1+ y ago1:35:56

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ZachO and Squash review the new meta after the balance patch that hoped to add more player agency to the game. How are things looking in the first week? Tune in to find out!

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Episode 159: Firmly Grasp It 1:26:41

1+ y ago1:26:41

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Three weeks into Whizbang's Workshop, ZachO has a firm grasp of the meta. Tune in to hear a class-by-class breakdown and the definitive winners and losers from the first balance patch.

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Episode 158: Shop 'til You Drop 1:37:14

1+ y ago1:37:14

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Join ZachO and Squash as the Hearthstone meta goes on a shopping spree! Is there anything out there that can dethrone the meta tyrant of Demon Hunter? Tune in to find out.

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Episode 157: The Big Bang 2:28:04

1+ y ago2:28:04

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Whizbang's Workshop and the Year of the Pegasus are here! ZachO and Squash cover their first impressions of the new meta in this MASSIVE new episode!

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Episode 156: Welcome to Whizbang's 2:07:28

1+ y ago2:07:28

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Whizbang's Workshop is right around the corner! Join Squash and ZachO as they give their first impressions of each of the class sets for the upcoming expansion.