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.
A short episode where Murphy tells you about a spoiler card we were generously given by FFG, Ride at Dawn.
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.
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.
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.
Murphy and Blake are just getting over different illnesses, appologize in advance for the audio pops.
It's just Blake and Murphy tonight, so expect the Nerd Culture generally part of the show to be a bit bigger.
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/
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".
Murphy Asks, Blake Speaks! Special guest Shey of thejadethronepodcast.libsyn.com talks lion strategy Lion Deck Links
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.
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.
Murphy was at our Elemental Championships, here's the knowledge he returned with.
Murphy's back from Las Vegas and ready to share more up to the minute insight on L5R news.
Wondering what Murphy has to say about FFG's latest changes to OP, wait no longer fair listeners.
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.
Hey look, it's Christmas (for some people. For others it's not, that's good too.)
If you where to ask if Murphy has nothing to talk about I'd say nay.
Against the worlds best players even Murphy cannot always succeed.
Murphy's has a few brief nots before leaving for Worlds, enjoy your Halloween (and then Worlds) responsibly.
Murphy's not sick, buckle up we've got; new Rules, his testing results and TV chat.
Murphy has show updates, Worlds updates, Thrones updates, and a warning. Stranger Things season 3 is coming better get caught up on season 2.
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.
Murphy's got an update about the AMC tv's, the three new spoilers that may please. Check out these!
A read on the Unicorns new options, some feelings on the Clan Favors, and I've got a little surprise for Murph.
The Shinobi are not listening, The Lodge is false, and you are not in an Asylum. Murphy speaks many false truths.
Murphy's brought a special guest Greg Wong, and so, so much news. Strap in. This is quite the Episode.
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.
Murph's been testing and has some Good News! Also we reward your bravery so Lets Read an Email.
Were you part of the Elite Fullerton Kotie, Murphy would like to speak to you. Also some discusion of the coming Fire Pack.
Murphy's been digging in the Spoiler Mines, lets see if he's found something useful for you?
We've got 20 spoilers wrapped up nicely by the great people at Cards.db, let's have a look shall we?
Cast: Producer: Bryan Murphy Editor: Blake McLean Murphy's back and he's talking about Hot Takes, Kotei, and Community
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.
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!
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.
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/
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 by Focus, Focus, STRIKE!
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.