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Episode 227 - Fund Raising For Phoebe This week Rich, Ben and Liam are joined by a very special guest, former Director of Organised Play at FFG and all round great guy - Alex Watkins! Alex is on primarily to talk to us about the raffle he's running to raise funds to support Phoebe, a daughter of a friend, who has kidney failure due to Anchor Positive Vasculitis - an extremely rare condition. But we couldn't pass on the opportunity to talk to Alex about all sorts! We chat about how he got in to gaming, how did he get in to OP at FFG, what was it like running some of the biggest miniature game's tournaments in the world plus some of the behind the scenes that I know a lot of us will be interested to know more about! We round out the show with some chat about the Sith Taker Open where Alex will be in attendance to do the draw live on the Firecast Focus who will be at the venue streaming the X-wing action live! You can find more details about the Raffle here: https://www.facebook.com/events/16209860149112

Episode 226 - New Year New Gear Rich, Ben and Liam return with a bumper first show for 2022 discussing a ton of new Mandalorian spoilers that AMG have released over the Festive break. We also have some Event news for the Sith Taker Open and the Trilogy Tournament! Note: Audio is a little ropey this week as Rich got a new Mic for Christmas so comes in a little hot start but settles down... and for some reason Ben kept cutting out... we'll work on it for next week! Cast - Ben, Rich and Liam Producer - Tim Recorded 03/01/2022 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Duel of the Fates - John Williams Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 225 - The Chain Gang This week Ben and Tim are joined by Filippo 'Piffo' Bosi to talk about Project SWChain. A community created project to produce a central resource portal for X-Wing, Legion, Armada players and event organizers all over the world! The portal will offer store/club/player locator, event calendar, sanctioned tournaments (for relevant circuits), international player rankings and excerpts of meta analysis via the integration of existing tools. As well as providing a single place for players of all standards, ability and experience to find content creators (podcasts! streams, blogs, websites etc) If you want to give Piffo feedback that he can take to the Project team email him here: info@starfightersitalia.com Before we get in to Project SWChain we have to discuss the AMG stream, but we don't dwell on that for long! ;) Cast - Ben, Tim and Filippo Bosi Producer - Tim Recorded 20/12/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - YOLO (feat. Adam Lev

Episode 224 - News from Mandalore Rich is joined by Ben and Liam to chat about the some of the spoiled Mandalorian cards we can expect to see in the next wave. Both actually Mando's but also many characters from the Madalorian TV series. What crew will you be taking? We also round out the show with a little shout out to the Hexiled Gaming Wild Space Open Champion! Cast - Ben, Liam and Rich Producer - Tim Recorded 13/12/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Official Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 223 - The Hyperspace Junkie Ben and Liam are joined by Jordan Bishop from The Hyperspace Junkie blog to talk about his victory at the recent Store Champs at Firestorm Games in Cardiff. What list did he take and how did he get on. We also ask Jordan 'the questions' as well as chat about some upcoming events. You can find Jordan's blog here: https://hyperspacejunkie.home.blog/ Cast - Ben, Liam and special guest Jordan Bishop Producer - Tim Recorded 06/12/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Ice Nine Kills - Love Bites (feat. Chelsea Talmadge) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 222 - Yoda Best Liam hosts his first show and is joined by Ben & Rich as well as SPUDGUN’S WORLDS WARM UP 2021 Champion Matt Cook to chat about last weekend's events. Ben, Rich and Matt were at the World's Warm-up so that takes the focus but we also briefly discuss the Kamino Open Top cut and Firestorm Games Store Champs. We also find out how Rich did with his community voted list! https://tabletop.to/spudguns-worlds-warm-up-2021 Cast - Ben, Rich & Liam and special guest Matt Cook Producer - Tim Recorded 29/11/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - SKRILLEX - Bangarang feat. Sirah [Official Music Video] Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 221 - Coin flip time No, we're not talking about how to determine first player... Rich wants your help for what list to fly this weekend at Tim's event! A poll will follow shortly. We cover the recent Tauntaun squadron Team event and build up to 'Spudgun's Worlds' Warm-up 2021'. We'll be back next week with some list discussion and how the cast got on. You can follow the event here: https://tabletop.to/spudguns-worlds-warm-up-2021 Cast - Rich, Ben, Tim Producer - Tim Recorded 22/11/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Caramella Girls - Caramelldansen (Official English Version) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 220 - Positive Waves Rich returns to chat with Ben and Liam about the recent AMG news and develops but this time looking to put a positive spin on things. We also spend some time to chat about a couple of events that happened over the weekend at Board in Brum and in Ireland! Cast - Ben, Rich & Liam Producer - Tim Recorded 15/11/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - will.i.am - Scream & Shout ft. Britney Spears (Official Music Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 219 - That's No Moon Ben and Tim are joined by Dale Cromwell & Conor Holmes to firstly discuss the recent AMG news and game developments. Once we hear from Dale & Conor we move on to chat about the recent Battle For Alderaan Invitational where Conor & Tim did quite well! A 255 player online event and the Final for the 2021 Gold Squadron Podcast Galactic Championship! We cover the top 8 lists but all the lists and results can be found here: https://tabletop.to/battle-for-alderaan-invitation-galactic-championship-2021 Cast - Ben, Tim with special guests Dale Cromwell & Conor Holmes Producer - Tim Recorded 09/11/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Genesis - Land of Confusion (Official Music Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 218 - ROAD to nowhere A few days after AMG released proposed new rules for determining First player - Ben, Rich and Tim got together with Tom Reed to discuss the changes, and how they were announced! Cast – Ben, Rich, Tim and special guest Tom Reed Producer – Tim Recorded 01/11/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere (Official Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun

Episode 217 - Tins on Top Ben and Liam speak to Tim and special guest 'King of Swiss' Tin Squadron's Chris Burnett to talk about the last GSP Galaxies qualifier - Scarif - that took place online last weekend. How did they get on, what did they fly and what other lists made the cut and did well. How do the new points, releases and importantly game changes affected the meta. https://tabletop.to/scarif-galaxies-2021-qualifier Cast – Ben, Liam, Tim and special guest Chris Burnett Producer – Tim Recorded 26/10/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Dropkick Murphys - "Rose Tattoo" (Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun

Episode 216 - Invisible Proton Torps Rich and Ben are joined by Andreas Tolman to talk about a couple of recent events - Tin Squadron's Kernow Cup and the Worcester Store Champs. We cover the top 8 at each event and see what impact the new points and releases are having on cuts. Rich wraps up the show finding out from Andreas how he goes about 'back to dials'. Kernow Cup https://tabletop.to/kernow-cup-2021/lists WWG Store Champs https://tabletop.to/wwg-x-wing-store-championship Cast – Ben, Rich and special guest Andreas Tolman (calitoolman) Producer – Tim Recorded 18/10/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Haddaway - What Is Love [Official] Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 215 - So, what's good? Rich get's together with Liam and Tim to chat about what they've been flying. Have any of the new releases featured or have old ships with new points found a home? Also how have they found facing against the new releases? Anything caught their eye? Cast – Rich, Tim and Liam Producer – Tim Recorded 11/10/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – BABYLON ZOO ◊ Spaceman (Official Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 214 - Talking to the Toaster It's been a little over a week since we've had the new releases and points. Rich and Ben are joined by Sad Toaster - Matthias - from Hanover, Germany, to chat about the new toys. What's been doing well and what might we see more of! We also touch briefly on last weekend's Hyperspace Hoth event for GSP Galaxies. Cast – Ben, Rich and special guest Matthias/ Sad Toaster Producer – Tim Recorded 05/10/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – NENA | 99 Luftballons [1983] [Offizielles Musikvideo] Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 213 - Hey hey! It's new points! We have points! Rich is joined by Liam and Tim to review the first set of point changes released by Atomic Mass Games. First we look at some of the old Meta staples that featured in the XTC Finals - which lists have gone up and by how much. Then we go over the pilots, ships and upgrades that have changed +/- three points so we can keep the podcast to under 2 hours! We also cover a little on organised play that's been happening in the UK over the last weekend and if Rich sounds a little mad to start with don't panic... Tim forgot to turn his mic on! Cast – Rich, Liam and Tim Producer – Tim King Recorded 27/09/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – The Monkees- Hey Hey We're The Monkees. Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 212 - Mandostravaganza Warning it's a long one! Ben, Rich, Liam (and occasionally Tim) have a lot to cover! We start off with a couple of in-person events from last weekend. On Saturday Ben, Liam and Tim headed down to Board in Brum for Craig Reed's surprise birthday/x-wing event and then from Sunday we have a little report from Ben who attended the Hyperspace Format Store Champs From JustPlay Games in Liverpool. Then we get on to the #Ministravaganza from Atomic Mass Games. New Mando releases, changes to the game and news about OP. You've probably heard the news... well the guys give their thoughts on it! Do you agree? What are you excited to see? Cast – Ben, Rich and Liam Producer – Tim Recorded 13/09/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Eskimo Callboy - WE GOT THE MOVES (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 211 - A Tauntaun at Tatooine Rich and Ben are joined by Darren and special guest, from the Tauntaun squadron, Conor Holmes to chat about last weekends Gold Squadron podcast Tatooine Galaxies qualifier. How did Darren and Conor (and Tim) get on and what lists did well. Plus we chat about the Europa Cup, also on last weekend, a big in person X-wing event in Milan, Italy, before rounding out the show with some wild speculation on the AMG Ministravaganza and what we may or may not see! TATOOINE - GALAXIES 2021 QUALIFIER https://tabletop.to/tatooine-galaxies-2021-qualifier EUROPA CUP 2021 - X-WING https://tabletop.to/Europa-Cup-2021-xwing Cast – Ben, Rich, Darren and special guest Conor Holmes Producer – Tim Recorded 06/09/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Metallica: Enter Sandman (Official Music Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 210 - It's gone Rome! It's all over! After a hard fought weekend of X-wing at the 2021 X-wing Team Championship Finals Team Italy have emerged victorious and Ben, Rich and Tim are joined by Italian First Order player (and fellow Sith Taker!) Alessandro Zaramella to talk about the event! A big thankyou to all the players, organisers, judges and streamers for playing in, running and sharing the XTC action around the globe! You can find the results and standings here: https://tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2021-final-stage Cast – Ben, Rich, Tim and special guest Alessandro Zaramella Producer – Tim Recorded 30/08/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Michael Giacchino - The Imperial Suite (From "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"/Audio Only) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Episode 209 - War of the Worlds It's the show before the XTC! Rich & Ben and joined by new regular Liam to chat about the Resistance Y-wing teasers from AMG, a public service announcement about how to treat people online, an update on the Sith Taker Open and some general pre-XTC chat plus Rich continues his thought experiment asking Liam and Tim about what they do when it's 'back to dials'! Disclaimer - who is streaming what games has changed to the info given in the podcast. Refer to the document linked below for accurate info! The XTC website For lists, schedule and much more! http://thextc.space/ Streaming schedule https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14nn3It8754lNKvu4FVjxQP-o4Z04sPjbaWDpfUte3xc/edit?fbclid=IwAR2Afwn4_UWA6zWeTT-rEIL_mmUseJe473_FB8Q4jWBML4b9b3NlsqOr66o#gid=1175875523 Cast – Ben, Rich, Liam and Tim Producer – Tim Recorded 23/08/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – War Of The Worlds (The Eve Of The War) - Jeff Wayne Used without permission

Episode 208 - More Fury Bit of a bumper show once again with more teasers from AMG from the Fury of the First Order Squad Pack, we chat a little about the XTC lists (although if you want to know more you should check out Oli P's youtube episode - link below!). We announce a couple of events including the Sith Taker Open 2022 and round out with a little chat about last weekends event at Board in Brum and Rich puts a deeply philosophical question to Ben & Darren! Sith Taker Open 2022 - 5-6 Feb 2022 https://fb.me/e/1vjRdPAj8 Spudgun’s Worlds Warm Up 2021 - 27th Nov 2021 https://fb.me/e/1NMOp0TCS Oli_186 - XTC HYPE show! - It's the Finals Countdown... https://youtu.be/kTtdKdlG_24 Cast – Ben, Rich, Darren Producer – Tim Recorded 16/08/2021 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro – Junior Senior - Move Your Feet (Official music video, HD) Used without permission - it's just for fun!