Best Isaac David And Jessica Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 29: Be Like Brendan! Flashback Adepticon 2022 50:08

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First off, huge thank you to the wonderful Brendan Born who has been waiting patiently for this episode for almost a year. Second, huge apologies for the sudden hiatus. This past year has been very busy and challenging, a lot of ups and downs for the Gaos. We can't promise regular uploads but we hope you are all excited about Adepticon 2023. In thi…

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Episode 28: IA Command February Tournament Recap with Josh 55:49

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There have been so many events recently we can hardly keep up! In this episode join us as we chat with Josh Songer, winner of the IA Command Vassal tournament back in February, about his highly effective ISB Palpatine list. Coming up next! Episode 29: Kirton Games UK recap with Oliver Dewhurst Episode 30: Adepticon chat with Brendan Born Check out …

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Episode 27: Adepticon Prep Chat with Jake 53:16

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Continuing from our discussion with Noa and Jake last episode, Jake comes on to chat about IACP and our thoughts on the Adepticon IACP tournament as well as four player pods!By Isaac, David and Jessica

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Episode 26: Adepticon Prep Chat with TVboy 1:38:44

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Who's excited for Adepticon?? In the runup to the two Adepticon tournaments we chat with Noa about the meta for both the FFG version of the game and the current IACP competitive season. He also gives some pointers for those of you who are interested in getting into IACP for the first time. A wild Jake also appears! But he was too powerful and had t…

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Episode 25: UKGE 2021 Recap 57:03

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We are back! Sorry for the delay, folks. Life's throwing a lot at us recently but we are back with a much long overdue UK Games Expo tournament recap and are joined by UKGE IACP Champion Joshua Hunt to talk through his list and the event overall.By Isaac, David and Jessica

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Episode 24: Season 6 First Impressions + UKGE Prep Part 2 1:35:22

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Join Isaac, Jess and David as they take a deep dive into each individual card released with the latest wave of IACP. With the launch of IACP Season 6, we see a brand new era for Imperial Assault. Featuring fan-favorite characters from The Mandalorian Season 2, this season is sure to shake up the way that each faction can play on the tabletop; seemi…

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Episode 24: Season 6 First Impressions + UKGE Prep Part 1 27:15

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IN-PERSON IMPERIAL ASSAULT! At long last, in-person games are returning to our favorite tabletop games! In this episode, join the full Built on Hope Crew as we discuss this upcoming event, what lists we plan to run, what we expect to see, and so much more! Stay tuned for Part 2, where we take a deep dive into IACP Season 6 and all of it's magic, fr…

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Episode 23: Steering Committee Interview + Season 5 Review 1:29:16

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Back at it again! In this (Old, but newly edited and released) episode, join Isaac and David as we bring on new IACP Steering Committee member Josh Songer, to discuss his experiences with the Committee, before taking a deep dive into Season 5, and a rather curious tangent into the concept of auto-includes! See you in the next one! UKGE Imperial Ass…

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Episode 22: Academy 2 - Jedi Force Users 1:05:19

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Welcome back to the Academy! In this episode, Jess discusses some ideas for creating and playing a beginner friendly list using our favourite space wizards!By Isaac, David and Jessica

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Episode 21: Matchup Analysis 7 - Welcome to the Sands of Jundland! 1:25:30

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Insert screeching Tusken sound In this episode, Isaac, David, and Jess bring on veteran Imperial Assault player Joey, who was crazy enough to run Tusken Raiders at a VST... AND MADE THE TOP CUT! We dive head-first to learn all about the importance of aggressiveness, positioning, aggressiveness, aggressiveness... Did I mention aggressiveness? I feel…

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Episode 20: Mara, HK, and Aphra, Oh My! - IACP Season 5 First Impressions 2:20:53

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Tis that time again! In this Episode, Isaac, David and Jess sit down and take a look at the ENOURMOUS Season which is IACP S5. We see fixes from the Wampa to Captain Terro, and gain a plethora of brand new Imperial Assault characters, such as Mara Jade, HK-47, and Dr Aphra (Oh my!). We could not be more excited, and look forward to sharing this sea…

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Episode 19: Matchup Analysis 6 - Formerly Darth, now just Maul 1:34:27

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In this episode, Isaac brings on three veteran Imperial Assault players - Jake, Kyle, and Morgan - to discuss the Zabrak in the room: Maul and his trusty Darksaber. After the red-skinned alien took the three Jetpack Cup VSTs by storm, we knew it was high time to take a look at the fallen Sith, analyze his strengths and weaknesses, and the different…

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Episode 18: Knowledge and Defence 5 - First Order Worst Order? 1:08:32

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In this episode David leads us in a discussion about First Order Optimal Strategies (FOO strategies). What are they? Who uses them? Why? Are they a good thing or a bad thing? What to know more about FOO? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EitZRLt2G3w https://thethoughtfulgamer.com/2017/03/09/first-order-optimal-strategies- narrative-inspired-heuristic…

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Episode 17: Matchup Analysis 5 - The Crimson Empire 1:34:12

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We are back, and so is Olly! In this latest Matchup Analysis Episode, we take a look at the one deployment which was featured in both the very different winning lists of the Season 3 Vassal Seasonal Tournaments: Royal Guards. Isaac, Jessica, and Olly take a deep dive into both of the Tournament-winning lists, discussing strengths (of which there ar…

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Zion's Finest Archive Announcement 2:31

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Hi there, Built on Hope and Zion’s Finest listeners! Jessica here with a short update. (I tried to upload this audio update a few weeks ago but got a you have uploaded too much this month error message). You may have noticed some changes to your podcast experience. As most of you know, Kenny, of the Zion’s Finest podcast, has released his last epis…

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Episode 16: List Building - Lie in Ambush 58:38

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Hi everyone! Join Jessica, David, and Tom in this episode to dive into a discussion about building a list around Lie in Ambush! We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using LiA, David chats to us about two variations of 4 activation Lie in Ambush lists he has been playing around with, and some thoughts about what you can expect taking a LiA lis…

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Zion's Finest: The Final Episode 1:48:51

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Here it is. You get four brothers, two poems (both Wendell Berry), one rant (okay maybe more), and zero regrets. God bless you all. Thank you for letting me and the crew be a part of your lives for as long as we were. I will never, ever, ever forget it. Here's the schedule: 0:01:00 - Introduction 0:07:05 - The Chat 1:12:46 - The Final Doubt Rant (t…

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Episode 15: IACP Season 4 First Impressions 2:17:44

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The time has finally come! The eagerly awaited 4th Season of the Imperial Assault Continuity Project is now here, and we can't wait to jump into it! With over 20 new and adjusted cards to add to our collection, we go over each of the three factions one by one, reading out and reviewing each individual card in detail. Hope you all enjoy our thoughts…

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Episode 14: Matchup Analysis 4 - Speak Softly and Drive a Big Tank + Exclusive IACP Season 4 Preview 1:46:14

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Join Isaac as he brings on veteran player Derek Martens, who has ranked highly in IACP Tournament with none other than the Repulsor Tank! Derek dives into the intricacies of using a Massive Imperial Vehicle in the competitive scene, making this episode invaluable to anyone who wants to wield the full Destructive Capabilities of the Empire to full e…

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Episode 13: Knowledge and Defence 4 - Meta (Part 3) Most Effective [Game Mechanics] Available 1:29:24

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We return for yet another META episode! This time we are joined by IACP committee members Noa (@TVBoy from IACommand) and Jake (from the Twin Troopers podcast) to focus on what are the most effective game mechanics available in Imperial Assault skirmish. Noa and Jake also provide unique insights from the game design perspective and chat about what …

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Episode 12: Matchup Analysis 3 - Watch out for those Wrist Rockets! 45:18

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Boba Fett?!? Where?!? In this Episode, join Isaac as he brings on guest host Kyle Bossom, recent IACP Vassal Regional 2020 Champion! Kyle stormed his way to the top of the March Vassal Regional, replacing the Adepticon Tournament as the convention was cancelled. Without faltering, he piloted an Imperial Vehicles list comprising of Boba Fett and Jet…

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Episode 11: Knowledge and Defense 3 - Meta (Part 2) 1:21:05

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In this episode Jessica and David are joined by double Canadians, Derek Martens and Alistair Scott, for an in depth discussion of the past, present, and future meta for Imperial Assault! Links discussed in the news segment: Table Top Simulator mod updated with many improvements. Now you can paste the TabletopAdmiral link into a tool on the table to…

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Episode 10: Knowledge and Defense 3 - Meta (Part 1) 1:11:00

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David and Tom walk us through an in depth discussion about what is a meta? This is going to be a two part series. In this first segment we discuss what the term meta means and how it relates to Imperial Assault. Links to news: IACP event signups: Season 3 Playtest League #3 (starting May 4th) https://tabletop.to/iacp-season-3-playtest-league-3/sign…

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Episode 9: The Future of IACP 1:06:14

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Hello again dear listeners! We are in some tumultuous times but rest assured all of us here on the Built on Hope team are doing well and no, Jessica is not annoyed by having to work at home with David singing all the time, no, not at all... Just kidding! We are doing well and enjoying the time together. Isaac was unfortunately too busy with schoolw…

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Episode 8: Harlow Regional Recap 50:10

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Congratulations to newest UK regional champ Alistair! Join Jessica and David on this episode with EXTRA special guests Alistair Scott and Tom Parish to discuss their battle to the final at the Harlow Regional. Link to the new IA Builder! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vq7h0-rLu1Z7jcZTVRADhkZNUtTyGB9p/view…

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Episode 7: Matchup Analysis 2 - Vader, Join us on the Dark Side! 1:10:03

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Ever wanted to try playing a list with the iconic Darth Vader yourself? The look no further! Join us for this episode for an in depth analysis on the different variants of Vader lists, map tactics, matchups, and imperial shenanigans with your hosts Isaac and Jess and special guest and long time Vader player of Zion's Finest fame, Scott Nielsen!…

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Zion's Finest: Episode 115 - Mattistyping (His Way To Victory!) 1:04:59

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Someone got lucky in Vegas. That someone is the one who I thought never got lucky. No I'm not speaking in euphemisms. I have seen Matthew Scott Richards roll dice. He is very bad at rolling things that are not garbage. Fortunately, not only did Matt get lucky, but he leveraged his brain power in order to secure the final Nationals win for IA at the…

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Zion's Finest: Episode 114 - Meatbags Will Die 47:24

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There is a Droid deployment card for Scum that is capable of winning tournaments. No, it's not IG. That fellow had his time in the sun but all he's left to do is be a nurse to Baby Yoda and wish that Thrawn and Cats weren't around to ruin his day. No, it's not BT. That fellow ... well, he was never very good (sorry Joey). Back in the day, oh so man…

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Episode 6: IACP Season 3 First Impressions 1:30:10

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The much anticipated IACP Season 3 has arrived! We hope you are as excited about it as we are! In this episode we discuss the brand new cards and changes in Season 3 and our first impressions of the wave. Just as a note; although Isaac is a member of the IACP committee, all of the opinions expressed in this episode are completely our own and do not…

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Episode 5: IACP UK Regional Recap! 1:13:43

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After the news that Adepticon will be the last FFG OP event for Imperial Assault, many of us are wondering what the future holds. Well it's not all bad news! IACP in the UK scene is thriving and shows a lot of promise for keeping the community going. Join us for a recap of the IACP Regional in Milton Keynes from the players themselves! In this epis…

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Zion's Finest: Episode 113 - This One Doesn't Count 1:05:07

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FRIENDS! The final Utah Regional has come and gone, and someone sold his soul to the god of the mercenaries in order to pull home the win. Yes, I know what you're thinking, but I just couldn't run the Box into what was going to be a murderer's row. Scott and Matt were running Vader and the Jets, Joey was running eRiots, AND THE CATS WERE EVERYWHERE…

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Zion's Finest: Episode 112 - Exploding Kittens 1:07:41

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Friends. If you are running Hunters or Rebel Heroes, and you run into Cats, may God have mercy on your soul. They are so dynamic, they exert so much pressure, and they are able to remove figures that you cannot protect from an insane distance away. Jason Brege and JK came on the podcast to talk about them cats, and whew boy am I afraid of what they…

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Episode 4: Knowledge and Defense 2 - Who's the Beatdown? 1:06:26

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Join us with guest star Kenny Brown for another Knowledge and Defense segment! David hosts an in depth discussion on determining whether or not in a particular matchup you should play aggressively (be the "Beatdown") or play the long game by leveraging control elements ("Inevitability").By Isaac, David and Jessica

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Zion's Finest: Episode 111 - The Boys Are Back! 50:08

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What an incredible joy it was to get my brothers back around the horn in order to discuss regional prep. The four of us--Matt, JK, Scott, and I--are running three different lists. We gathered to get reps in in preparation for our regional tournament in three weeks and boy did we have fun. We break down our lists, with particular emphasis on JK's th…

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Built On Hope Radio - 3. Beast Tamer 3:12

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Hello there listeners and welcome back to Built on Hope Radio. I hope you're enjoying the academy episode this week, here is a little bonus episode from when I was having a chat with my wookie friend about list building. -DBy Isaac, David and Jessica

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Zion's Finest: Episode 110 - An Eagle Eye, A Champion Heart 2:02:11

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There is one person on this planet who still thinks that Han Rangers has play on Maul's map. That's right. One. We all know this person, who is of course Isaac Borno. Despite my protestations, he truly believes that Han Rangers has what it takes to make it all the way--no matter the map. I know, I know, I think he is insane as well. Welp, turns out…

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Episode 3: The Academy 1 - Jundland Terror! 58:55

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Welcome to the Academy! Ever had an idea for a crazy new list that you just had to try out? Or are you a newer player that wants to hear some discussions about list building showcasing some lesser known units? Register for the Academy today! In this episode Jess takes her Tatooine themed list through rigorous training and evaluation. We discuss the…

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Episode 2: Match-up Analysis 1 - Let the Wookie win... And Snipers too! 1:42:26

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Ever wondered how you can get that walking carpet to strike fear into your opponent? Or have you ever wanted to maneuver Rangers around in a way to snipe without being seen? Then this is your Segment! In this episode, Isaac brings on long-time Chewbacca player Olly from Manchester. Together they discuss how to build, play, position, control, and ul…

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Built on Hope Radio 2 - Boba Fett, Bounty Hunter for Hire! 1:30

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Hi everyone! Here is my contribution to Built on Hope Radio to tide you over while David and I are away!By Isaac, David and Jessica

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Zion's Finest: Episode 109 - Ryan Runs Ryan's Rebels Responsibly 1:38:44

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Ryan Janway: the terror of the Carolinas, the Real Ryan (or is he the other one), the man who is due all good things that come his way. Janway comes onto the podcast to report his raucous win with his reckless Rebels in an intensely competitive Nova field. This is an excellent conversation that will be really awesome for those of you prepping for p…

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Episode 1: Knowledge and Defense 1 - Be Mindful of your Feelings 1:29:36

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In this very first Knowledge and Defense Segment, David has prepared an in-depth analysis of Psychographic profiles. These are categories to help players determine and understand what kind of player they are, and why they run the lists that they do. The Built on Hope cast also analyse what cards and lists fit into these different profiles, and expl…

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Built On Hope Radio - 1. Greedo and the Beast 2:51

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Hello listeners, thanks for tuning in to Built On Hope late night radio!By Isaac, David and Jessica

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Episode 0 - A New Beginning 32:47

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Isaac, Jessica, and David present: Built on Hope! In a brand new podcast dedicated to Competitive Imperial Assault and IACP, the three hosts kick off the podcast with a short introductory Episode. We'll be introducing ourselves, explaining what we want to do with the podcast, the different Segments we'll be providing you with, and much more! Stay t…

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Zion's Finest Episode 108 - Luke Skywalks Again 1:23:52

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Have you ever heard of a tournament that Luke Sykes played in where he didn't make top cut? Me neither. And guess what? Euros 2019 was no exception. The man is a machine. He calculates and commands his way to victory with incredible list diversity and creativity. Listen to his report of his runner-up showing at the largest non-Worlds tournament of …

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Zion's Finest Episode 107 - "I Love You" "I Know" 1:00:26

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Jeremy is a man after my own heart, and both our hearts happen to go a'flutter when we contemplate the shenanigans that happen when you combine Han, MHD, and everyone's favorite modern major general ... NO NOT GENERAL CALRISSIAN OF COURSE I AM TALKING ABOUT PRINCESS ORGANA YOU NERDS. Listen to Jeremy's report on his runner-up run at Nova. We have a…

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Zion's Finest Episode 106 - The Beginning of the End 21:56

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No need to be dramatic about it. Andrew Navaro--one of the upper-management guys at FFG--announced that IA would not be getting any further physical content. Navaro cited business reasons, and pretty heavily implied that some kind of legal issue precluded further discussion. It was also clear that not only would IA no longer be getting physical con…

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Zion's Finest Episode 105 - Nothing To Say But Uttini 1:00:41

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Have you ever played against a Jawa Swarm? Have you ever experienced the shift in mood brought upon by an opponent seizing victory from the jaws of defeat as they kill one figure and get an additional eight points along with fifteen more from shenanigans that you never even thought possible? HAVE YOU?! Well, Pat Christian's six GenCon opponents sur…

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Zion's Finest Episode 104 - Bow Before Gao(s) 1:17:14

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As if David hadn't struck enough terror into the hearts of the IA community, he decided to really drive it home by showing up to the UK Game Expo in order to demonstrate the power of his fully armed and operational battle ... er ... cats. That's right, David Gao is the UK National Champion, and he rode into and out of town on a troop of ferocious b…

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Zion's Finest Episode 103 - A New Hope 1:19:12

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FRIENDS! Are you disheartened that FFG sux? Do you wish that they would get off it and do something about our most beloved game? Well, I got bad news, and I have good news. You know the bad news: FFG sux. But there is good, great, glorious news, and that is that we have the best gaming community that has ever existed (THAT'S RIGHT I PHRASED IT IN T…

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Zion's Finest Episode 102 - An (Almost) Puurrrfect Worlds 54:22

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I assume that you know that Loth-Cats are garbage. They are the most ignored unit in the Tyrants of Lothal box. They're so bad that I've literally never played a competitive game of skirmish in which either I or my opponent has played Loth-Cats. They're awful. Well, someone forgot to tell all this information to David Gao, and he proceeded to wreck…