Cast Royale - The Clash Royale Podcast For Casual Players | A Bi-Weekly Radio Show on the Supercell Mobile Video Game

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for sticking with us until the very end. We could not be more grateful for the love and support you all have shown us throughout the years and for trusting us to give you the best product we were physically and emotionally capable of making. We are humbled by your generosity and willingness to support two fools who had an idea - to give players a healthy and safe place to learn how to get better at Clash Royale without fear of being ridiculed, talked down to, or made fun of. A place for friends and families to learn, grow, and play together, all while having fun doing it! It has been an honor delivering content to you for 3+ years and despite the sad news, we hope you stay in touch with us in game and in Discord! We will never forget what you’ve allowed us to do here and we will forever look back on this huge chapter of our short lives with immense pride. Go to http://www.castroyalepodcast.com/088:-boom!/ for the full show notes.

Join us this week, as we discuss a major announcement about the show at length. In summary, we’ve given tremendous consideration to what we discuss, and the decision that we speak about is easily one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do. As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and with that, we announce the last episode of Cast Royale. The episode goes into tremendous amounts of details as to what we considered, how we are feeling, why we are doing it, and what’s next. Be sure to listen, and help us celebrate something that we are extremely proud to have been a part of. After we discuss the announcement, we continue with a hodgepodge of everything!! First, we cover our weeks in the arena. Then, we jump into a few topics and challenges that have happened in the game over the past two weeks. We then go through a Meta Check: Final Edition, which tests our knowledge of the history of meta checks over the past 3 years! Of course, we also open a few chests before wrapping up the show with a Deck Spotlight that will bring out the earthquake in all of us. We call it, Quake City! Enjoy the penultimate episode everyone. Boom! Go to http://www.castroyalepodcast.com/087:-dear-friends/ for the full show notes.

Happy Father's Day! We’re back from our brief hiatus - and this week, we’ve got a lot to talk about. We kick off the episode with our weeks in the arena. We then move swiftly through a few recent topics that happened in the game, including challenges and the most recent balance changes. Then we discuss the changing meta, focusing on the top win condition, and supporting troops/spells that go along with it. We open up a few chests before wrapping up the episode with a deck spotlight that features big mama PEKKA! This deck will annihilate your opponents with great defense and a great offensive split push. We call it, PEKKANATOR! Boom! Go to http://www.castroyalepodcast.com/086:-pekkanator/ for the full show notes.

We’re back - and this week, we’ve got a lot to talk about. We kick off the episode with our weeks in the arena. We then move swiftly through a few recent topics that happened in the game. Next, we bring back Boom it, or Moob it to discuss the recent balance changes. Then we discuss the changing meta, focusing on the top troops at each elixir cost level (1 through 5 cost). We open up a few chests before wrapping up the episode with a deck spotlight that features a loon cycle deck that will surely have your opponent ‘raging’. We call it, Raging Loon! Boom!

We’re back - and this week, we’ve got a lot to talk about! Join us, as we discuss our weeks in the arena. We then discuss some of the recent news and topics in the game (pre-balance update) - focusing on the Mega Deck Challenge, and more! Next, we dive into the changing meta, looking at the most recent risers and fallers at the top of the ladder. After opening a few chests, we wrap up the episode with an awesome deck spotlight that will surely add a “spark” to your ladder climb! We call it, Spark It Up! Boom!

Happy Easter!! The April 2019 Game Update is upon us, and boy do we have a lot to discuss. Join us this week, as we cover the game update in detail. We discuss the new card, new game modes, Trophy Road, and much more! We then cover the changing meta and open a few chests. Finally, We wrap up the episode with a deck spotlight that will surely bring some Order to a normally Chaotic way of playing. We call it, Order & Chaos. Boom!

Happy Birthday... to US!! It’s our THIRD birthday and anniversary episode! We celebrate this tremendous milestone the only way we know how... with a lot of booms and a very special interview with someone who we (and many others) view as a staple in the community. Join us, as we welcome Clash with Ash (CWA) to the show!!! We go through a round of questions about Clash, CRL, and so much more! Then be sure to stick around after the interview for a deck that will surely dominate your opponent!! It’s Year Three baby - let’s go! BOOM

We are back, and boy do we have a lot to talk about! This week, Clash Royale announced more details about CRL Season 2 and to celebrate, we’ve got another 20-win Challenge (and an amazing new emote)!! With three free entries, and a shot to go pro, how could you not try?? Aside from that, we cover a host of other topics, the changing meta, and open a few chests. We wrap up the episode with a deck that hopes to inspire someone out there with an off-meta deck, that can take them all the way to 20-wins. Its dubbed, 20-Win Galore! Boom!

After an unexpected break, we’re back - and boy do we have a lot to talk about. This week, we discuss our weeks in the area. Then, we cover various challenges and topics that happened over the past three weeks. Also - it was Clash Royale’s 3rd Birthday!! What better way to celebrate, than with an awesome Boom it or Moob it, Meta Check, Chest Opening AND Deck Spotlight sections!! We discuss a Giant beatdown deck that starts off defensive, and then switches to be an offensive powerhouse. We call it, A Giant Problem - Boom!

Join us this week, as we discuss all things Clash Royale! We start off with some news and topics over the past two weeks, including the January game update! Then, we discuss the changing meta, and take the Meta Check Trivia round to the next level - Get ready for INSANITY Mode!! After that, we wrap up the show with a deck spotlight that allows beatdown players to feel right at home. It’s called Go Getta Golem! Boom!

Join us this week, as we discuss all things Clash Royale! We start off with some news and topics over the past two weeks. Then, we discuss the changing meta, and take the Meta Check Trivia round to the next level - Get ready for Expert Mode!! Next, we open a few Chests that yield legendary results. Finally, we wrap up the show with a deck spotlight that gives Air attacks a whole new meaning. It’s called, Aerial Assault! Boom!

Happy New Year!! 2019 has arrived, and while it’s a New Year, it’s the Same Boom! Join us this week, as we dive into what’s been going on in the Arena. We discuss the most recent Clash Royale news and topics, go over the 1/7 balance changes in detail, cover the ever changing meta, and spotlight an amazing deck that features… Wait for it… SPARKY! You read that right! It’s a rare occasion, but the New Year called for something a little different this time around. Boom!

It’s the Holiday Season, but we are still clashing it up! This week, we discuss our weeks in (and out) of the arena! We also touch on Brawl Stars just a bit! Next, we cover a few topics, focusing some good discussion on the newest card, the Ram Rider! We then discuss the changing meta, open a few chests, and spotlight a deck that gives “beatdown” a whole new meaning. Join us in this episode, as we welcome the Ram Rider into the Arena! Boom!

December is in full swing, and boy do we have a lot to talk about! For starters, Supercell released their brand new, hit mobile-game, “Brawl Stars” to the global market! If that wasn’t enough, the Clash Royale team was busy working on the December Update, which was released earlier this month! Join us this week, as we discuss the new game, the December Update, the changing meta, and more. Oh, we also spotlight a Brawl inspired deck that “splashed” its way into the arena with the new update. Some may call it Splash Yard 2.0 - We call it Brawl Yard. Boom!

After our extended Thanksgiving break, we’re back! And boy, we’ve got a lot to talk about! Join us this week, as we discuss recent news and topics, and cover the balance changes in detail, with a “Boom it, or Moob it” segment! Of course, we run through this week’s Meta Check which even has a riddle included! Will you get it?! Finally, we open a few chests, and spotlight a new deck that will teach you how to become a CRL pro! We call it, “Immortal Technique”. Boom!

This week - we’ve got a ton of Clash Royale to talk about. The Electro Dragon has officially flown into the Arena, and we received the November 5th balance changes. On this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the Electro Dragon, and how it’s fitting into the meta. We also discuss the balance changes in detail, with a “Boom it, or Moob it” segment! We also play a Meta Check Trivia, open a few chests, and spotlight a new deck that will surely allow you to put your dancing shoes on, and “slide” into the top of the ladder! We call it, The Electro Slide! Boom!

“Shocktober” has arrived, and with it came some… shocking new things! We received new spooky quest types, new Electro Wizard emotes, a new style of TV Royale, and of course - a brand new card!! This episode, we cover everything Clash Royale, including our weeks in the arena, CRL, the ever-changing meta, open a few chests, and spotlight a really sweet deck. And of course, we discuss the new card in electrifying detail. Welcome to the arena, Electro Dragon!

After a long three week break - we’re back! And boy do we have a lot to cover! We kick things off with our month in the arena and then cover a few topics, including trading cards, emotes, and challenges. Next, we discuss our thoughts on how the balance changes have impacted the game - and cap off the Meta Check with another Clashly Feud! Of course, we managed to save up a few chests for this episode, and open them all! Finally, we spotlight a deck that has just the right amount of heavy, mixed with just the right amount of cycle. It’s a defensive counter push deck that we call, PEKKA’s Playpen. Boom!

Labor Day has come and gone, work and school are in full swing, but we continue to clash on! Join us this week, as we discuss our weeks in the arena, our thoughts on the update and some of the things we’ve learned along the way, the changing Meta (Clashly Feud Edition), and open up two weeks of chests. Oh, we also spotlight an incredible deck, featuring the freshly buffed Prince. He’s decided to take his lance wielding talents out of the heart of West Philadelphia to sit on his throne as the Prince of Mort-Air!

Happy Labor Day weekend! September has quickly arrived, and with it - came a bunch of news and things for us to talk about! First, we discuss TV Royale and breakdown the updates that are coming to the game this month! This includes the newest card that will be released into the area - The Goblin Giant! Next, we cover the 9/3 balance changes in detail, discuss the changing meta, and of course - spotlight a Golem beatdown deck that decimates your opponent with the power of the elements! Join us, as we cover all things Clash Royale! Boom! Go to http://www.castroyalepodcast.com/069-the-goblin-giant/ for the full show notes.

This week, we have plenty of fun while talking about all things Clash Royale! We start off with a recap of the previous season, and our weeks in the arena. Then, we cover some topics related to season end, Clan Wars, and Emotes! Next, we dive into the changing meta, and continue with our newest segment - Meta Check Trivia. We open a few chests, and then spotlight a deck that is the purest definition of beatdown - featuring the Lavahound, Giant Skelly, and Clone! Its dubbed, Lava Meltdown! Go to http://www.castroyalepodcast.com/068-lava-meltdown/ for the full show notes.

August has arrived, and with it, come a few things to discuss! Join us this week, as we cover the Royal Recruits and the first Hot Fix to ever be introduced into the game. Next, we talk in depth about a few ideas that we’d like to see implemented by Supercell. We also discuss the August 6th Balance Changes in detail, cover the changing meta, and Spotlight a REALLY sweet deck that’s sure to bring out your inner beast… It’s dubbed, Raging Hog!

While the Dev team for Clash Royale is out on holiday, we still managed to get some awesome new content in the game! Join us this week, as we break down the various challenges, the new common card, the changing meta, and open a bunch of chests. Oh, and of course, we hook you up with a solid Deck Spotlight that will surely show you the path to becoming the Dark Prince you’ve always wanted to be… It’s dubbed, Royal Recruitment - Enlist Today!

The 7/2 balance changes have arrived, and boy do we have a lot to talk about! This week, we cover a whole host of different topics. First, we talk about our weeks in the arena and also discuss a few things that happened in the game this week. Next, we touch on a few recent thoughts we had about things we’d like to see in the game! Of course, we also cover the balance update and the ever-changing meta in detail. Finally, we wrap up the show with a deck that will make you feel like you’ve been smacked in the face with magic. It’s dubbed, Be-Witched!

The Summer Update has arrived - and boy do we have a TON of stuff to talk about! This week, we focus on the quality of life improvements, new cards, Emotes and so much more! We also discuss the 6/20 Balance Changes and cover the changing Meta in full detail. We wrap up the show with a deck that will annoy the living daylights out of your opponents - and it’s dubbed, The Little Rascals. Boom!

Trust us, it feels SO good to be back in your speakers again, but we also found ourselves in exciting times for the game! From monthly balance changes, to clan wars, to eSports - we’ve got lots to look forward to! This week we talk all things Clash Royale - and welcome Matt Rutledge, Mobile Gaming Director at Complexity Gaming to discuss eSports, Mobile Gaming, and CRL in much more detail! This interview will surely provide some incredible insight, especially with CRL just around the corner! It’s A Complexity Situation! Boom!

Clan Wars is upon us, and boy do we have a lot to talk about! Join us, as we cover how Clan Wars has panned out in our own clans and some second impressions now that we’ve had more time to dig our feet into the Elixir soaked soil of the battlefield. Also, we cover the most recent Radio Royale, discuss the changing meta, and breakdown a beatdown deck that cycles so fast your opponent won’t know what hit ‘em! It includes a dynamic duo that has veered away from the spotlight, but now it's their time to shine. Please welcome, David & Goliath!

Clan Wars is here!! Supercell has hit us with what many are calling the biggest, and best update to hit the game since it was released over two years ago. It had everything we imagined - from quality of life improvements, to a potential new card, to balances changes - and of course - Clan Wars!! We cover it all on this episode including the triumphant return of Boom It or Moob It! Oh, and we round out the show with an amazing deck spotlight that will surely prove to be viable in the new meta. Raise your banners and begin collections folks… war is here!

In the wake of our birthday extravaganza, trails an amazing episode! This week, we discuss an ultimate hodgepodge of everything. We start off by covering our weeks in the arena. Then, we discuss Clash Royale League and the status of teams involved. We follow that up with discussion about challenges and the ever-changing meta. Next, we open a few chests, before covering an AMAZING deck spotlight. Lock and load folks, we’re goin’ huntin’ … in a graveyard - BOOM!

Happy Birthday... to US!! It’s Year Two - and we can’t believe how fast the time has come and gone. On this episode, we welcome our very special guest, The Rum Ham! We discuss a hodgepodge of Clash Royale topics, including Draft Royale, eSports, and the history of meta decks! Oh, and also a *major* announcement! Listen, as we celebrate our anniversary bash the only way we know how... with a bada.. bada.. BOOM! #YearTwo

On this episode, we dabble in the realm of eSports! Clash Royale League has been announced, and the challenge has come and gone. We discuss the impact CRL will have on the game, and its future in the competitive scene. We also discuss the ever changing meta, open a few sweet chests, and feature a Deck Spotlight that will surely help you obtain 12 wins in any challenge. We call it, The Golden Ticket. Boom!

Plenty of interesting things happened in the arena this week. For starters, the Magic Archer has elegantly graced us with his presence. We also cover a ridiculously cool, community themed, Boom It or Moob It section that's sure to make you smile. But what’s even MORE awesome, is that we’ve hit a milestone on the show - and it comes in the form of celebrating one full year of Meta Checks being included as a segment on the show. And with that, we present to you, the Yearbook Awards! Boom!

The sun over the Arena was quickly covered by dark and heavy clouds. A slow breeze quickly became more powerful, concerning the nearby goblins who were watching from the sidelines. Then, out of no where, a devastating storm swept through the Arena floor, destroying everything in it’s path. Then… something subtly forgotten was summoned to the Arena. He landed with a BOOM, and a horse, and a Hammer. It’s a Category 5 hurricane folks, and this one is named “Dark Prince”.

As we approached Super Bowl Sunday, we were greeted with the YouTuber Challenge! This week, we cover the challenge, the most recent balance changes, and discuss the changing meta as a result. We also triple checked that we had A LOT of chests to make for an exciting Chest Opening. If that wasn’t enough, we took it upon ourselves to put a fun twist on things, called: the Podcaster Challenge. Enjoy the deck - Boom!

As we eagerly await balance changes, we found ourselves in search of a deck that everyone could relate to. With the plethora of Royal Ghosts lurking around the arenas, we decided to create a deck that features NO LEGENDARIES, and was viable in the current meta - Enter, Golem McStrollem - The ultimate beatdown style deck! Aside from that, we sprinkled a bit of everything into this episode. From our weeks in the arena, to Boom It or Moob It, to Stats Royale data, this episode is sure to have something for everyone! Boom!

2017 has come and gone, and we kick off 2018 with a…. BOOM! First, we discuss the new year, and how we are faring in the arena. Next, we cover all of the challenges in detail and move swiftly through our thoughts on the Royal Ghost. Then, we dive into an awesome Boom it or Moob it segment. We wrap up the show with a rather awesome chest opening, and an even better Deck Spotlight! We wish everyone a happy and healthy 2018: The year of the BOOM! Happy BOOM Year!

Happy Holidays Everyone!! This episode is the ultimate monstersode! We’ve got so much stuff to discuss - from the huge game update, to new cards and challenges, we cover it all. With the balance changes coming out, we are already seeing a huge shift in the meta. We wrap up the episode with a fun chest opening, and an awesome deck spotlight! Strap up your books, grab your shotguns and your ammo folks. Because in this episode, you hunt-er be hunted! Boom!

While we wait for the new update to be released, which comes with it’s own balance changes, we review everything else that we were able to cover before the news dropped! On this episode, we take a hard look at the CCGS finals, and how that may impact the meta moving forward through a solid Meta Check. We then discuss the two most recent challenges released by Clash Royale. We include a very interesting Boom it, or Moob it section which was inspired by a recent Clash Royale Reddit post. We wrap up the show with a few chests to open, and a solid deck spotlight. Be on the alert folks, this episode is sure to be a Showstopper! BOOM!

It took over a year and a half, but - we made it! 50 episodes in, marks a milestone in a journey we will never forget. A huge thank you to our entire community of listeners. We appreciate you all, for making this worth everything we do - and have been humbled by how everything has turned out. On this episode, we discuss the ultimate hodgepodge of everything. We discuss the CCGS finals, the skeleton barrel, and so many other topics. Also, we cover the meta in a way that we’ve never done it before! Finally, we wrap things up with a semi-awesome chest opening, and a VERY awesome deck spotlight. Grab a seat, kick back, and join us for The Big Five-O!

If you think you’ve mastered the game of Clash Royale, think again! It’s important to remember the fundamentals, and this week, we focus on just that. We kick things off with our weeks in the arena, and we move swiftly through the various challenges that have come our way recently. Next, we cover the ever changing meta in detail, and then discuss a Boom it, or Moob it?! As always, we wrap things up with a solid Deck Spotlight, that will surely remind you of the very important fundamentals in Clash Royale. Get out your notebooks folks, and welcome, to Clash 101!

It’s the week of The King! Who will reign in the King's Cup? While that’s decided, we’ve got a bunch of stuff to talk about. This episode, we discuss our weeks in the arena and cover the two new challenges that opened up! Next up - we discuss the current meta in detail and go through an awesome Boom it, or Moob it? section. Moving past that, we open a few chests, and wrap things up with a deck spotlight that is sure to leave an impact on your opponent! Strap up your boots, folks - King’s Cup, here we come!!

He’s at the 20, the 10, Touchdown!!! The motherload of game updates has finally arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve got so much Clash to discuss! We start off with our week in the arena, cover the balance changes in detail, discuss all of the new features related to the game update, slap on a meta check and a few chest openings - and you’ve got yourself an episode to listen to! Oh, and how could we forget, the Deck Spotlight is sure to bring you a few good deck ideas in the new meta. Get your game faces on folks, it’s time for some football. Boom!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s….. A FLYING MACHINE!!! The new card makes its dramatic entrance into the arena, and with it, we have so much stuff to talk about. This week, we discuss the changing meta, and have a really neat Boom it, or Moob it section. We follow that up with a few sweet chest openings, and wrap up the show with a fantastic Deck Spotlight. This one's for all the Lava Hound users, who we have been neglecting to give some love. Bada bada… BOOM!

We’re back from Vacation, and boy - do we have A LOT of stuff to talk about!! This week, we cover everything from CCGS, to recent challenges. We also take a hard look at the current meta, with the Mega Knight getting released! Top that all off with a few chest openings, and a pretty awesome Deck Spotlight, and we’ve got ourselves a booming episode! If that’s not enough for you - we even threw in another Boom it, or Moob it section =D… BOOM!

After a long awaited time, we got balance changes!!! On 8/11, the game was revitalized. Supercell took the time during their holiday to come up with ways to balance the game in a way that would allow it to feel fresh, versatile, fun, and…. oh yeah - BALANCED!! We are absolutely loving the way the game feels right now. Plus, 2v2’s are coming back, CCGS qualifiers are going on, and more! Join us this week, as we discuss the ultimate hodgepodge of everything. BOOM!

On this week’s show, we cover the ultimate hodgepodge of everything. We start off with our weeks in the area, and then talk about the various challenges that came out over the past two weeks. The Cannon Cart has rolled it’s way into the game (get it?), and is trying its best to throw the meta for a loop! Time will tell. Next, we jump into a solid Meta Check, move into a “Boom it or Moob it?” segment, open some chests, and as always - cover an AWESOME deck spotlight. If that doesn’t say “hodgepodge” to you, we aren’t sure what will. The question is - Which Witch will you choose? Boom!

The Summer of 2v2 is upon us! And with it - comes amazing 2v2 challenges. This week, we discuss the 2v2 Draft and Sudden Death Challenges, open a few chests, and cover THE BEST deck in the current meta (for challenges and tournaments). Oh, and we also introduce a potential new segment for the show, lovingly called - “Boom it, or Moob it?” You might want to grab your Heal spells for this episode folks - because you’re going to need it after this hodgepodge of everything!

Independence Day has come and gone, but Clash Royale goes on! This week, we discuss the changing meta, open a few pretty awesome chests, and cover the most recent challenges! Oh, and we also welcome Oxalate, competitive clash royale player for Hollywood Hammers, and North American CCGS Champion to the show! We throw question after question to The Champ, picking his brain for all the insight we can! You're not going to want to miss this hodgepodge of everything!

This week, we are back with a TON of things to talk about! We delve into every balance change from start to finish, take an in-depth look at one of the biggest game updates yet, cover a ridiculously cool Deck Spotlight and so much more! Hide your gems, folks... the Hog Bandit's in town!!

This week, darkness is upon us! The Night Witch and her bats hit the game with possibly the biggest boom to ever be seen in the arena. We discuss her in great detail, along with 2v2 game modes, and more! Oh, and we feature a deck spotlight that will surely knock out even the most challenging opponents! And you can leave them with a subtle, "Nighty Night!"

We're back! And this week, we have a lot to talk about. Rob is back from London, and we seem to be progressing through the ladder pretty well thanks to the Mortar Mauler! We've got a bunch of challenges to discuss along with some CCGS action. Also, the meta is ever changing and we cover that too. As always, we wrap up the show with a solid deck spotlight. Bring your AoE cover folks, because this week, we're bringing you to the Splash Yard!