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Four podcasters discuss Legend of the Five Rings (for now) and geek culture in general (when we start to run out of L5R things). On Twitter, Blake is @rantling, Bryan is @bdlaker, Drew is @khaighle, and Dan doesn't have a feed. Yet.

Focus, Focus, STRIKE!

  • Jun 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 42m AVG DURATION
  • 45 EPISODES


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Episode 047 - A Short Ride at Dawn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 6:05


A short episode where Murphy tells you about a spoiler card we were generously given by FFG, Ride at Dawn.

Episode 046 - In your Hidden Heart, Dance

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 51:47


Note from Blake: Sorry for the late episode. I was having trouble getting it edited. But we should have another episode for you by tomorrow so... Squaresies? Very Special Guest Alex Jacobs today, we'll be talking about cards and community. No real general section today.

Episode 045 - This and What Follows Before

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 49:42


Murphy talks about recent tournaments and the new set. In general nerdery some new shows come up. This episode is "Not Sponsored" by Steam Powered Giraffe.

Episode 044 - Between Now and Never.mp3

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 39:45


So we're late, totally my fault. On the upside Murphy's back and hopeful about L5R2.0. I am also here and have opinions about Lost in Space.

Episode 043 - Do Not Halt, To Stop Is To Die

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 32:59


Murphy and Blake are just getting over different illnesses, appologize in advance for the audio pops.

Episode 042 - Does the Wind Fear the Waste

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 37:39


It's just Blake and Murphy tonight, so expect the Nerd Culture generally part of the show to be a bit bigger.

Episode 041 - Heed Your Advisor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 39:44


Murphy's got an interview with Baz from The Imperial Advisor. The Deck Barry Mentioned: https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=d530e96e-a0bb-11e9-a0a7-020c407d2d9d&public=y The article we discussed:https://imperialadvisor.com/2019/08/13/is-it-time-to-free-the-roles/

Episode 040 - But, You Are Already Stung

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 40:13


Murphy's Gotten Another Interesting Guest, Mark Armitage. Plus There's A New Marvel LCG In Our Future, Also You Should Probably Watch The Entire First Episode Of "The Boys".

Episode 039 - A Shadded Place to Sit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 46:17


Murphy Asks, Blake Speaks! Special guest Shey of thejadethronepodcast.libsyn.com talks lion strategy Lion Deck Links

Episode 038 - Bid the Traveller an Interesting Path

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 38:18


Through an exchange of hostages, and the magic of the Internet, Murphy has with him tonight a special guest Tobin Lopes half the team from The Art of WarCast. artofwarcast.podbean.com Will Tobin crack under the pressure? Bonus Blake Points if you can guess the source of this episodes signoff audio.

Episode 37.5 - A Tech Test and We Begin our Awakening

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 16:08


The Silence has gone on too long. Murphy has harnessed the very power of love to return his voice to this wonderful series of tubes that we all call home. I might even chime in from time to time.

Episode 037 - Sand Blows and I Exhale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 33:25


Murphy was at our Elemental Championships, here's the knowledge he returned with.

Episode 036 - Vague Swirling Lights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 26:27


Murphy's back from Las Vegas and ready to share more up to the minute insight on L5R news.

Episode 035 - Many Voices, Many Dreams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 38:41


Wondering what Murphy has to say about FFG's latest changes to OP, wait no longer fair listeners.

Episode 034 - Take a Moment, Contemplate the Children

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 47:53


The Holiday Season is over for Murphy and we've got a New, Delayed Set to talk about, also enthusiasm over a new Arkham LCG group.

Episode 033 - Blake to the Google Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 34:09


Hey look, it's Christmas (for some people. For others it's not, that's good too.)

Episode 032 - The Dust of a Distant Stampede

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 35:45


If you where to ask if Murphy has nothing to talk about I'd say nay.

Episode 031 - Tragedy, Defiance, and then a Word

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 18:22


Against the worlds best players even Murphy cannot always succeed.

Episode 030 - Set by Three, a Wave to Swell

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 24:37


Murphy's has a few brief nots before leaving for Worlds, enjoy your Halloween (and then Worlds) responsibly.

Episode 029 - Rush to Fall or Fly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 29:16


Murphy's not sick, buckle up we've got; new Rules, his testing results and TV chat.

Episode 028 - Do I Hear What You Say

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 23:59


Murphy has show updates, Worlds updates, Thrones updates, and a warning. Stranger Things season 3 is coming better get caught up on season 2.

Episode 027 - Even the Kami Fall in Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 24:15


It's nearly time for World's. Murphy's going to tell you where you're Tournament Deck needs to be. And the Nerd show roundup, Watch Final Space on Netflix! Not sponsored by anyone.

Episode 026 - Missing What Is Unseen

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 27:30


Murphy's got an update about the AMC tv's, the three new spoilers that may please. Check out these!

Episode 025 - Mythic Shapes Abound

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 25:21


A read on the Unicorns new options, some feelings on the Clan Favors, and I've got a little surprise for Murph.

Episode 024 - Do Not Speak Such Things

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 28:30


The Shinobi are not listening, The Lodge is false, and you are not in an Asylum. Murphy speaks many false truths.

Episode 023 - The Talon Scores the Plains

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 47:40


Murphy's brought a special guest Greg Wong, and so, so much news. Strap in. This is quite the Episode.

Episode 022 - I Reach Unfeeling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 40:15


Murphy and Team aren't going to GenCon but he's got some tips and advice to help you get the most out of The Best Four Days in Gaming.

Episode 021 - Cold Take Your Breath

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 48:28


Murph's been testing and has some Good News! Also we reward your bravery so Lets Read an Email.

Episode 020 - Know that Knowing Not Knows Much

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 27:33


Were you part of the Elite Fullerton Kotie, Murphy would like to speak to you. Also some discusion of the coming Fire Pack.

Episode 019 - Bad Land Bares Fruit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 41:29


Murphy's been digging in the Spoiler Mines, lets see if he's found something useful for you?

Episode 018 - Gossamer trail or Concrete path

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 34:07


We've got 20 spoilers wrapped up nicely by the great people at Cards.db, let's have a look shall we?

Episode 017 - He Rides on, Voice a Spear

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 33:13


Cast: Producer: Bryan Murphy Editor: Blake McLean Murphy's back and he's talking about Hot Takes, Kotei, and Community

Episode 13 - Questions Unasked and Answers Not Given

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2017 64:29


Focus 2 @42:49 STRIKE! @55:42 Cast Producer Bryan Murphy Talent Drew Kirkaldy Editor Blake McLean Summary: With the blazing heat of Summer we tackle one of the strangest Clan's card Previews, the Phoenix, learn to win through losing. Also, the real talk about the Live Play example stream. And finally you just have to know that anyone with the word Purist in their title are unpleasant at best.

Episode 012 - Debate the Mountain and You Will Lose

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 74:06


Focus 2: 42:11 Strike: 1:00:26 Cast: Producer: Bryan Murphy Talent: Dan Editors: Blake McLean & Drew Kirkaldy We Crab so hard, that you would not believe how hard we Crab'd! Also a rather unfocused STRIKE!

Episode 011 - From It's Peak, a Memory Descends

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 67:35


Focus: 0:00 So very many Dragon cards. Focus 2: 46.24 Let's talk about talking. STRIKE!: 56:55 RTFC, read to the end of the card.

Episode 010 - The Merry Trumpet Sounds a Wise Call

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 62:32


Focus 2 28:40 Strike 51:52 Producer Bryan Murphy Talent Drew Kirkaldy Editor Blake McLean Summary: Some mechanics clarifications, some card excitifications, what Game of Thrones is worried about that we may need to prepare for, and Blake gets "Mad?" for a Striking reason. Referenced Blog: https://ashaanonymous.wordpress.com/

Episode 009 - Like The River, Flowing From its Source

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2017 65:17


Focus Focus Strike Episode 009 - Like The River, Flowing From its Source Producer: Bryan Murphy @BDLaker Talent: Blake McLean @Rantling Editor: Drew Kirkaldy @khaighle Consultant: Danny the Kami @WoundOn1s Focus 2 at 32:26 Strike at 49:51 End 1:04:25

Episode 008 - The Student, Leaning Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 76:10


Focus 2 40:59 Strike 1:05:19 Producer Bryan Murphy Featured Dan Editor Blake McLean This week while we are still sadly short a Drew we do get welcome back Dan, We review the Lion cards and fiction in one episode, A quick thank you to Fantasy Flight Games for increasing the Opening Tournament size at GenCon, and GenCon gets an earful from Mr Murphy.

Episode 007 - A Nightingale's Echoing Call

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 40:13


Focus 2: 23:30 Strike: 36:03 Producer: Brian Murphy Guest: Greg Wong Editor: Blake McLean This week we've got some new cards, Murphy's day in Westeros, and Drew's away, but we have special guest Greg Wong.

Episode 006 - Circling an Untouched Moment

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 60:48


Focus 2 at 28:33 Strike 50:22 Producer Bryan Murphy Talent Drew Kirkaldy Editor Blake McLean Art Return of Kisada by Charles Urbach In Episode 6, We have more Crane talk, a little Lion talk, and no one has tickets to the Gencon L5R Events. Also Blake makes a promise he probably shouldn't have.

Episode 005 - Like the Statue, Be Still, Be Perfection

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 64:17


Producer: Bryan Murphy @BDlake Talent: Drew Kirkaldy @Khaighle Editing: Blake McLean @Rantling Art: Return of Kisada by Charles Urbach TIMES Focus 2 at 33:23 Strike at 58:41 This week it's all about the Crane and a little talk about a game that might carry you through till Gencon.

Episode 004 - The Doing and The Being Done

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 53:18


Focus 2 at 31:04 Strike at 45:44 Producer Bryan Murphy Talent Drew Kirkaldy Editing Blake McLean Art "Return of Kisada" by Charles Urbach

Episode 003 - To Pierce with Honeyed Words

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 53:51


Focus 2 starts at 27:39 Strike starts at 47:07 Producer Brian Murphy Talent Drew Kirkaldy Dan Editing Blake McLean Art "Return of Kisada" by Charles Urbach

Episode 002 - Reflection On Morning Dew

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2017 48:28


Episode 002 - Reflection On Morning Dew by Focus, Focus, STRIKE!

Episode 001 - The First Breath

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 78:28


First Episode of Focus, Focus, Strike! We talk about the "New" Game being released by Fantasy Flight, Legend of the Five Rings. Fun to be had by All.

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