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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Good Armies Profiles Continued!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 104:05


    In this Episode, Matt, Evan, Mik, and Alisher take a look at some of the remaining good profiles in the Armies of the Lord of the Rings book! They review the ins and outs of how the lists work and give them a competitive ranking.

    Good (as in not Evil) Lord of the Rings Profiles!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 120:27


    In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher begin to break down the good army lists/profiles in the Lord of the Rings profile book and offer their analysis on the competitive merits/deficiencies of each of the lists.

    Hobbit Evil Armies Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 106:27


    In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast the crew review the Evil Hobbit Armies and provide their competitive analysis on which lists they believe will integrate well into the new meta!

    Good (Hobbit) Armies Preview! Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 116:39


    In this video Matt, Evan and Alisher take a look at the remaining good Hobbit army lists/profiles and offer their perspectives on the competitive merits of the lists!

    Good (Hobbit) Armies Preview! Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 114:03


    In this video, the crew begins to look over "good" faction profiles and lists from the Armies of the Hobbit book! Evan, Matt, Devin, and Alisher discuss the rules of the factions and analyse the competitive merits of each faction list (including what points they may be good at).

    New Edition Thoughts and Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 101:53


    In this episode of an Unexpected Podcast, the crew talk about their early impressions of the new edition including some of they play experiences along with their likes, dislikes, and takes on what will represent the new meta. 

    Unexpected podcast: New Edition Release Dates, Leaked Rules, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024


    In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast, the crew discuss the recent pre-order announcement of the new edition and discuss/analyze the the competitive implications of some leaked rules!

    Rise of Angmar Play Experience, The War of the Rohirrim/New Edition, and Rings of Power!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 94:46


    In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast, the crew discuss their experiences playing some of the different legions in the new Rise of Angmar MESBG Supplement and offer competitive analysis on some of their specific game play. Additionally, the team talks about everything related to the upcoming new edition, the War of the Rohirrim movie, and the current season of the Rings of Power (hot takes incoming?.....). 

    Ardacon Recap and Rise of Angmar Supplement Preview! (With Special Guest, Ted Cantu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 102:59


    In this episode the crew recaps their Ardacon experiences with fellow Team America teammate Ted Cantu. We discuss our favorite moments from the Masters and Grand Tournament, before pivoting and talking about all things Rise of Angmar!

    Ardacon 2024 Preview! (With Team America Guest "Caleb Silvergleid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 86:30


    In this Episode we preview and discuss Ardacon 2024 and take a look at the most recent MESBG teaser for the Arnor Supplement. In our Ardacon Preview we take a look and discuss the thought process behind several of the "Team America" lists and Matt, Evan, and Alisher discuss their Ardacon Masters lists. 

    The Nations Cup! With Special Guest John from Any Heroics (Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 77:56


    The crew is back the Nations Cup to discuss their adventures in Antwerp! Joining us today is special guest John from the Any Heroics Podcast, to talk all things international SBG.Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Monsters!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 87:11


    Monsters! Monsters! Monsters! Join as we discuss all things Monster in SBG. Who (what?) do we like? Who (what?) do we not! What do we think is viable? Join us and find out!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    New FAQs, and some Unusual Cavalry!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 102:26


    Hello again friends! Join us as we discuss the latest FAQ. We then dive into a discussion about some unusual cavalry you have more than likely seen across the table... chariots, camels, basically if it spits or slides we cover it!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Has the Meta Stagnated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 84:50


    Hello friends! Today we take some time to drool over the exciting new model teaser for Arnor... before transitioning to a more serious topic. Has the meta stagnated? Is the game in a rut? And what can be done about it? Join us!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Dutch GT Review with special guest Jeroen Felix!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 95:32


    Join us as the crew recounts their experiences at the Dutch GT with special guest Jeroen Felix!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    The Mighty Pita of Dol Guldur Part Deux! (Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 100:07


    In the last episode, we took a look at the Pits of Dol Guldur legion and how to beat it. Today, we put our money where our mouth is as Matt pilots the Return of the King against Evan's Pits build.Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    The Mighty Pita of Dol Guldur!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 105:19


    Gluten tag friends! Azog and his pita dwelling buddies have been at the upper crust of SBG for some time. Today we chew on this legion, and how you can bring the heat and rise to the challenge when it shows up! Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    The REAL Fog of War!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 52:14


    Nothing like having a perfect plan, and watching it all go sideways due to the vagaries of fate. Join us for a discussion of some of our favorite 'unlikely' moments we've had in our games!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Welcome to the Iversonbowl!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 95:47


    Following up on our chat discussing the Easterling Dragon Emperor and his fearsome legion, we have a clash of the titans to put theory to the test. Join us as Matt pilots his proven Easterling list against Evan in a mock battle!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    How Do You Beat the Big Bad Dragon Emperor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 63:59


    The Dragon Emperor continues to slice his way through the world of SBG without mercy. So who can stand up to such a terrible foe? Join us as we put together some lists to counter the infamous Easterling menae.Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    NOVA Open 2023 Recap with Special Guest Kylie Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 133:20


    Coming off the heels of our adventures in the UK, We are lucky to be joined by this years Ardacon International Masters winner Kylie Stevenson for a recap of the NOVA Open! Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Ardacon Recap, Part Two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 90:30


    We finish our recap of our experiences at Ardacon 2023! Join us to see how the podcast crew fared!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Ardacon Recap, Part One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 80:33


    Ardacon 2023 has come and gone. Help us get over our post tournament blues by joining us for our first Ardacon Recap!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    The FAQ Has Landed! And It's Come In Like A Wrecking Ball...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 58:02


    Assault on Assault on Lothlorien! Helm's Deep? Never heard of her. Master of Laketown? More like Master of Everytown. This FAQ was a doozy! Join us as we break it down!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    We're Going On an Adventure! Our Ardacon Lists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 50:43


    It's the event of the year! So very soon, the team is going to Ardacon once again! Join us as we preview the lists that will be storming the World Team Championships. Oh and I guess we review a listener list from some traitor maggot named Rob or something. Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Bumps in the Night: The Dreaded Assault on Lothlorien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 107:22


    Did you hear that? Nah... I'm sure it was nothing. Just jumping at shadows... Anyway, come join us in a discussion of everyone's favorite soft list for casual game night: the Assault on Lothlorien.Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Competitive Play in the US with Special Guest Alisher Aminov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 65:40


    Join us for a large discussion covering a wide variety of topics, from the US competitive scene to Ardacon with special guest Alisher Aminov of Philly SBG. Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    The North Remembers: A Chat About the Canadian Meta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 89:09


    The Canadian SBG scene continues to thrive, . Join us as we take a look at the meta up north with a special guest, the one and only Justin Betrand!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    What Can Men Do Against Such Reckless Hate? Assault on Helm's Deep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 86:12


    The reign of men is over. The time of the Orc has truly come. Or at least the Uruk Hai, 10,000 at least. Tell me, what can men do against such reckless hate? ... We Will! Join us as we discuss a list that has dominated since the day it dropped. With returning special guest Alessandro!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Let's Look at Some ETC Lists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 119:25


    Come join us as we review a mountain of lists from the ETC!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Riding to Ruin! Cavalry Tactics in SBG

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 110:07


    Playing cavalry armies can be tricky, but luckily the Unexpected Crew are here to talk it through! We also go over some major changes coming to the NOVA Open format later this year!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    How Competitive is TOO Competitive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 99:18


    In this episode we talk about the important, albeit very subjective, topic of competitiveness and sportsmanship. How competitive is too competitive? When does the competitive drive go too far? Where do you draw the line between pushing the competitive line and outright cheating?We also give some tips on how to survive the brave new world that is the post-FAQ meta...Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Print Me An Army Worthy of GW?? (Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 105:19


    As with all miniature wargaming communities, 3D Printing has increasingly become a part of our hobby ecosystem. Join us for a discussion on what this means for SBG as a whole, for events, and general questions surrounding ethics and the practice. We are joined by special guests Harry Parkhill of Entmoot Podcast and James Clark of Ardacon SBG.We apologize for some audio issues early in the episode. Please stick around, it gets better!Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

    Profiles We Hate For All the Wrong Reasons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 93:10


    We all have them. Those profiles we dislike. And usually for good reason... but in this episode, we don't got one! Join us for a completely irrational subjective rant about profiles, with which there is nothing objectively wrong at all,  that we simply just can't stand all the same! 

    Our Top 3 Favorite Factions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 90:03


    Join the crew as they discuss their top three favorite factions in SBG and why they chose them!

    New Year, New Top 5 Profiles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 120:21


    Join us as we (Lord of the) Ring in the New Year with our first record of 2023! In addition to our usual list review, we discuss some exciting upcoming releases and then revisit an old topic, our personal top 5 favorite profiles, revised after a year of new releases, updates and errata.

    Using Underused Models with special guest Alessandro Sganzerla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 54:54


    Happy New Year from an Unexpected Podcast!Have a favorite model that you feel is under represented on the tabletop? So do we. Join us as we discuss ways to incorporate models we feel are underused in your competitive lists. Furthermore, as a bonus, the crew is joined by special guest, Italian SBG sensation Alessandro Sganzerla to chat about his recent experiences at Masters level tournaments.

    Effective Time Management at Tournaments with Quick Rounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 67:24


    We've all been there. The round timer is short and the clock looms over your game. You may wish you had been given just a few minutes more, and so do all who go to play at such events. But that is not for us to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us... Join us for a discussion on how to effectively manage your time in events with short rounds!And Happy Holidays to all our listeners!

    The Battle For Osgiliath Rules Set - The Rules Have Changed! At least a little...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 62:13


    The glorious Battle for Osgiliath boxed set has arrived, and with it a brand new rulebook. Has anything changed? Surprisingly, yes! Join us as we review the new boxed set and take a look at some of the subtle changes to the rules with the newest iteration of the Strategy Battle Game.

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    Casting Some Light on the Shadow in the East!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 106:23


    Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners!In this episode, we talk through the bespoke scenarios in the forthcoming Shadow in the East event in Rhode Island. In addition to our standard fare of list reviews and banter, the crew also take some time to share what we are thankful for in the world of SBG during this holiday season. So strap in and join us!

    Around the World in 80 Lists: A Look at the SBG International System Open Winners To Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 98:37


    With several of the Ardacon SBG International System Opens on the books, the crew take a look at the winning lists from the USA, Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

    Fall In! Battle of Lancaster Fields Review and List Building Workshop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 81:19


    Rainier, Devin and Rob discuss their experiences at the Battle of Lancaster Fields tournament as part of the Fall In! Convention. How do the crew fare and why is it Faramir's fault? Tune in!Then the crew do a bit of a list building workshop, going through the various elements they consider when build competitive lists... including a 'live' list build by Evan.

    Short-ish Event Intermission Discussion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 68:56


    Join us for a short-ish discussion on recent events past and future while we sit in the eye of the hurricane between a flurry of tournaments! 

    Rings of Power Hour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 104:27


    Rings of Power season one has come and gone! Join the crew for a spoilerific discussion of the season Finale followed by a group brainstorm of how to best represent the characters and armies from the show on the tabletop using current SBG profiles!

    Lords of the East: A Look at the Australian Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 90:28


    Henry joins the crew once again as we unpack the winning lists of the recent Australian Masters event, and Mik gives us an overview of his experience at the London GT.

    Dirty Deeds Done Down Under: A Look at the Australian Meta with Special Guest Henry Kerr!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 115:59


    Continuing our 'around the world' series of diagnosing the global SBG meta, the group is joined by special guest and friend of the podcast Henry Kerr for a fascinating discussion on the state of the game in Australia!

    Against the Shadow! Getting the most out of Good in an Evil Meta

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 115:52


    As the long shadow of Evil continues to blanket the land, the crew explore ways Good armies can start to fight back in an unfriendly meta. Join us as we discuss ways players can leverage Good armies' strengths to taste competitive success. And most important of all, this episode features the much anticipated and very welcome return of Rainier!

    A Look at the UK Meta with Special Guest James Clark (Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 96:29


    On this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, and great friend of the podcast, James 'Ardacon' Clark to discuss our take on the UK meta, backed up by some great analytics from the world's largest SBG event! In addition, Mik has his list savaged by the crowd, and we engage in some fun (spoilery) discussion of Rings of Power!

    Musings on the Meta After the NOVA Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 68:52


    The NOVA Open has come and gone, and over 80 players from around North America fought for the title of Champion and a ticket to the Ardacon Masters Invitational. With the dust settled, we take a look at what lists showed up, which ones did well and what this all suggests about the state of the SBG Meta!

    Ardacon Recap Part 4: World Team Championship Review, Matt and Evan Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 88:07


    Our Ardacon coverage comes to a close with part four of our series, wrapping up with Matt and Evan's storied recounting of their glories in battle. Ish. On this episode, Evan finally learns how bow limit works, and Matt injures his back carrying the team. Join us!

    Ardacon Recap Part 3: World Team Championship Review, Mik and Rob Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 145:15


    With the Masters and Doubles done and dusted, the Unexpected crew finally tackle the Ardacon World Team Championship. On this episode Mik and Rob give a rundown of their games while Evan dutifully heckles.

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