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Join Dustin and Friends on a weekly adventure through the popular deck building game STAR REALMS. Each week we discuss News, Strategy and a host of other great topics with members of the community. It's a fun time. Listen in!

Dustin Clingman


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    Episode 121: Digital Conquest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 42:22


    Hello Friends! On a two month streak! Rick and Dustin spend time talking about the current state of the Star Realms community. We Discuss baseball and all sorts of other fun stuff. If you're interested in Dustin's other channels, check out: ‪@thefandomtraveler‬ and ‪@WearableFandom‬ which are both Fandom centric channels about travel and pop culture clothing. Check out www.megahaulin.com for the finest in strategy materials anywhere in the 'Verse. Drop us a line at megahaulin@gmail.com

    Podcast Episode 119: Scouts Pay Full Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 40:56


    This week we cover off on the audience's "Rick Facts" while doing a deep dive into the Card Tier ratings and the Requisition mechanic ahead of it's imminent beta/public release.

    Episode 118: One of N

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 40:30


    This entire episode is a special response to a fantastic new strategy article posted by our favorite Regression Tester, Corybear!   Link to CoryBear's article:  https://megahaulin.com/2024/01/15/an-analytical-approach-to-valuing-cards-part-1-of-n/#more-4205  

    Episode 117: Who is Toyman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 39:53


    We kick off our 10th year podcasting with the discovery that there is a brand new leader on the lifetime leaderboards. The Mysteriouos "Toyman". Who is Toyman? Do they eat brussel sprouts even without access to dijon mustard? We must know! Rick and Dustin also discuss our most exciting aspects of Star Realms! Should be a good time!

    Episode 116: 2-PEAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 56:48


    This week Dustin and Rick ramble about baseball, review the recent goings on at GenCon and discuss the changes connected to the ongoing First Strike Heroes expansion beta! Get your first look at the new changes coming right here!

    Episode 115: The Dog Days of Star Realms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 49:15


    This week Dustin and Rick talk about Summer, GenCon and High Commander Valken. We also get an incredible interview with Star Realms Legend and League Commish Deon Lunsford who brings amazing Commander-centric stats to the show!

    Episode 114: Coach Corybear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 50:27


    Hello Star Realms Fans, Megahaulin is returned to bring you an update on this wonderful game. Rick and Dustin discuss where in the universe they've been and the plans going forward for the cast!

    Episode 113: Name That Card!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 85:33


    In this awesome episode of Megahaulin, Dustin and Rick are joined by the amazing Derek Aldaryn Thompson who talks about the Requisition Beta, Commander Skirmish Meta Impact and more! Also, it's time for the Name That Card Showdown between Rick and Derek. Listen In for all the fun!

    Episode 112: Realmswalker Silent Al

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 91:54


    This week, Dustin and Rick talk to STAR REALMS and HERO REALMS Legend, Silent Al. Topics range far and wide as we really get to know Alex. If you like gushing about how awesome the Star Realms Community is, this is the podcast for you!

    Episode 111: AMA Ask Megahaulin Anything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 67:32


    This episode, Dustin and Rick respond to numerous mailbag inquiries.  What would we do to improve Star Realms 2.0?  Is it still right to scrap vipers first in 2022? What cards would be Nerf? All this and more answered in this episode!

    Episode 110: The Ace of Aces

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 46:44


    This week Dustin and Rick talk about QR Codes, Collectible Pins, Comic-Con and of course, Star Realms. Time is short of the Rise of Empire Kickstarter. Don't miss out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1172937197/star-realms-rise-of-empire

    Episode 109: Rise of Infinite Replayability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 54:15


    This episode is dedicated to a deep dive on the forthcoming WWG product, Rise of Empires. Dustin and Rick are joined by none other than Wise Wizard Games CEO Rob Dougherty to talk about all the details.

    Episode 108: Who is Dr. Screecher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 55:10


    This episode, Dustin and Rick talk about a plethora of News, including an upcoming interview with WWG CEO Rob Dougherty! All this plus the latest updates in digital competivie play news. Enjoy! Also, Who is Dr. Screecher?

    Podcast Episode 107: HA! TECH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 50:45


    This week Dustin and Rick cover all the new scheduled updates for the Star Realms Digital App! They also touch back in with the High Alert: Tech cards and revise opinions on these cards ahead of their inclusion in the new app changes.  Tune in for this and much much more!

    Episode 106: Big Brooder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 70:10


    It's 2022 and Rick and Dustin are back to talk about all things Star Realms. On this episode, deep discussion of the Universal Storage Box with detailed reviews of the bonus cards included in the box. We have a NEW LEGEND: Congrats Thestral! A new Star Realms comic is on the scene! The bounty on Corybear88 from last episode was CLAIMED. News and updates from all the Competitive Star Realms Leagues and Tournaments

    Episode 105: WANTED: CORYBEAR88

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 53:14


    This time Dustin and Rick get back together to celebrate a great dodgeball victory and determine if Jochum should be banned from competitive play. Rick puts a bounty on Corybear88!

    Episode 104: Fodder for Pulverizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 60:18


    Bit of a delay here in posting this episode - BUT ITS WORTH THE WAIT! We've got newly minted Star Realm Legend EAN TEAGUE aka AgentSeto. Yes, that AgentSeto from Ep 103. This is a great conversation that is not to be missed! If you're curious about the Dodgeball format mentioned, take a look here: https://megahaulin.com/star-realms-dodgeball-rules/ Congrats to Ean on the well earned win!

    Episode 103: AgentSeto's Big Boom Boom Cannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 43:19


    This week Rick and Dustin catch up on the last month of Star Realms Activity including Legend and Community events at Origins and GenCon. 

    Episode 102: Two Dusto Draws Equals One SilentAl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 58:57


    This week, Dustin and Rick explore new Community terms that have become popular (Mirror Match, Row Punch) as well as answering some detailed strategy questions. Check out the Megahaulin Glossary at: https://megahaulin.com/glossary/ A good amount of discussion focuses on the recently released Commander Deck Strategy Article for Biolord Walsh as Star Realms Commanders continue to take the community by storm! Lastly, a fair amount of focus on the Online Competitive Star Realm Scene including the start of Dodgeball Season 07, where both Rick and Dustin are on the same team! (Go Team Megahaulin!)

    Megahaulin Episode 101: Who Runs The Gauntlet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 65:26


    This podcast episode was originally broadcast live on our Twitch channel! Dustin and Rick talk about Star Realms: Commanders with an emphasis on the new Strategy Series. Lots of Origins talk and fun times! The title comes from a new format that Dustin invented on the cast called "The Gauntlet"! A note that this episode was not recorded in our typical manner, hence the bit of echo/reverb. Effort was made to reduce this, so you shoulda heard it before.  

    Episode 100: Star Realms, Don't Get Sick of It.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 170:39


    This is a very special episode of Megahaulin recorded LIVE with special guests from the Fan Community. We discuss a wide range of topics during this great event.  You can view this in video form over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1061329743 What a fun episode!

    Megahaulin Episode 99b: Blob the Builder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 69:54


    This week, Dustin and Rick complete the preview coverage of the Star Realms HIGH ALERT set. This time discussing the Kickstarter exclusive FIRST STRIKE. All cards discussed in this episode can be viewed on Megahaulin.com

    Podcast Episode 99A: INVASION

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 55:25


    This week, Dustin and Rick review the recently release HIGH ALERT: INVASION pack, card by card.  You can view all the cards previewed in this episode here. We also discuss the sibling game of HERO REALMS. Similarities of the game with Star Realms as well as unique differences! Check out HERO REALMS here.

    Episode 98: Requisition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 57:20


    This episode, Dustin and Rick talk about the new HIGH ALERT: REQUISITION Deck with a focus on Playability, Cost to value and just all around fun/impact to the game. You can see all the cards mentioned in this episode on Megahaulin.com

    Episode 97: Jump The Space Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 48:44


    This episode Dustin and Rick talk about the HIGH ALERT: TECH deck with detailed analysis and card reviews. Cards for this episode can be viewed on Megahaulin.com  

    Episode 96: Blob Post

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 61:47


    This week, Dustin and Rick review all the latest Star Realms news including: Commander Decks in the Star Realms Digital App BetaHIGH ALERT: HEROES Deck Review Updates to the Competitive Star Realm Scene Check here to view all the cards mentioned in this episode.

    Episode 95: Veteran Pilots FTW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 43:46


    In this episode of Megahaulin Dustin and Rick review the brand new Tournaments feature in the Digital App and discuss new strategy articles around GAMBITS. Articles Mentioned in this episode: Darklighter's Tournament Article: https://megahaulin.com/2021/03/24/in-app-tournaments/ Custom Set for Advanced Players: https://megahaulin.com/2021/03/24/custom-set-definitive-star-realms-edition-advanced-players/ Starting Strong with Gambits by NiNjiNin:https://megahaulin.com/2021/03/25/starting-strong-with-gambits-by-ninjinin/ Read More Strategy Articles at: www.megahaulin.com      

    Episode 94: Can You Dig it Legacy Style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 52:01


    This Episode, Dustin and Rick discuss the newly announced Star Reams set: RISE OF THE EMPIRE. We cover the entire announcement including: Legacy Games, Are they worth it? New Mechanics Hypothetical Other Faction Acquisition Abilities! Rick also gives us a detailed run down of a feature in the Star Realms Digital App: In App Tournaments. We also give a great catchup to all the Online Competitive winners from Premier Circuit, BGG, Dodge Ball, Pan Galactic and MORE! Check out our articles and information at www.megahaulin.com Send us email at megahaulin@gmail.com  

    Episode 93: Gobble the Trade Row

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 56:07


    It's holiday season and this episode, Rick and Dustin discuss memories of the White Wizard Game Fair in 2017, a new contest, FOUR new Frontiers cards --- AND we talk strategy, answering a new player's questions about deck synergy!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 28:37


    Originally Released 8/17/2015 This week on Megahaulin, Dustin and Matt discuss the appearance of a Bases and Battleships icon in the digital app. Remy "AWEberman" Gibson gives us a rundown of the top BGG Players by ELO rating. Learn about the merits of Conceding as well as the MOST underated card under the current TYPE-S Meta. Join in!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 29:01


    Originally Released 8/10/2015  This week we talk about the results of the GenCon Tournament! We also discuss Tournament and League winners as well as upcoming events. STRATEGY: In strategy, we talk about how to manage your shuffle! It's an important topic and you can count on Megahaulin to do it up right!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 33:07


    Originally Released 8/3/2015 This week Matt and Dustin interview Three Time Platinum Tier Champion FlyingArrow from the Board Game Geek League!

    Trick or Treat Star Realms Training!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 53:23


    This episode Dustin and Rick talk about the brand new Legend Series champion from Spiel 2020, new Star Realms High Alert Card Previews and a bunch of Halloween discussion! Highlights include: Rick's awesome comeback game on Stream Two new SR High Alert cards: The Fusion Bot and Arsenal Discussion of the Spiel 2020 Legends Series and it's new champion

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 37:07


    Originally Released 7/27/2015 This week, we discuss all things tournaments, we visit the MAIL BAG and discuss how to Hate Draft in Star Realms!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 32:50


    Originally Released 7/19/2015 This week we cover news, tournaments and a BRAND NEW META BUILD! Tune in for this week's Megahaulin!

    Episode 91: MARKDOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 43:09


    This episode Dustin and Rick discuss new Star Realms Frontier Cards focusing on the double ally and newly dubbed "Markdown" Mechanic. All this and detailed coverage of the Online competitive Star Realms community! Listen in!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 33:48


    Originally Released 7/6/2015 This week we talk News and welcome Community and Tournament leader Nathan Jochum (ozmethod) to the cast to discuss the future of online tournaments and more!

    Megahaulin Classics Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 34:01


    Originally Released 7/1/2015 WOHOO! Megahaulin' is LEGAL. This week we talk news, tournaments and revisit core deck types including discussion of the expansion and promo cards! Join in!

    Episode 90: Megahaulin.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 47:27


    This week, Dustin and Rick discuss some newly leaked SR cards as well as the evolution of MEGAHAULIN.COM. We also learn the winners of our ARENA Scenario Contest. Winners taking home AUTOGRAPHED MEGAHAULERS. Did you win? Take a listen!

    Megahaulin Classics Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 34:32


    Originally Released 6/22/2015 It's our 20th Show!! Big news on GenCon! We also discuss game phases in vanilla and Gambit/Promo decks. Join in!

    Megahaulin Classics Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 32:29


    Originally released 6/15/2015 This week Dustin and Matt cover new Expansion sets for Star Realms. We also interview Top Ranked Digital Player Chris Shaner who reveals his strategies and secrets of victory. 

    Megahaulin Classics Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 33:24


    Originally released 6/11/2015 This week we welcome THE COMMISH! Remy "Aweberman" Gibson from the Board Game Geek Star Realms League joins us to talk competitive play and where his amazing league goes next!

    Megahaulin Classics Special Gambit Strategy Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 29:23


    Originally Released 5/29/2015 SPECIAL EPISODE!!! We welcome Top Online player, MazerRackham, to provide his insights on the Gambit Expansion. We get some special insights and card analysis regarding the promo cards. Great discussion and interview!

    Megahaulin Classics Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 29:29


    Originally released 6/3/2015 This week we preview the forthcoming Digial App Update. Matt tells us how to deal with a losing streak!

    Episode 89: Ominous Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 39:38


    This episode, Dustin and Rick interview the most recently crowned winner of the Legend Series, Matt "Ominous" Dyal. We also discuss a new "Kickstarter Concept" to get much requested features into the Star Realms Digital App!

    Episode 88: The Colossus Cometh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 62:26


    This week its our preparatory coverage for the upcoming Frontiers Promos. These are in the beta and should be in the app soon. Beware, the Colossus Cometh!

    Episode 86: Be a Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 51:40


    This week Dustin and Rick tackle a bunch of topics: - New Feature Requests for the SR Digital App! - Talking about the most influential articles in the history of the Megahaulin Strategy Blog  - Reviewing the most recent online Star Realms Legends Tournament - MORE!

    Megahaulin Classics Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 31:36


    Originally Release 5/25/2015 This week Matt and Dustin discuss all the news and what's new in tournaments. We also cover how to prepare for Live Star Realms tournaments. 

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 28:52


    Originally Released on 5/18/2015 This week Matt and Dustin cover news, tournaments and various "Levels" of strategy play within Star Realms. It's a fun packed show so let's get started!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 34:03


    Originally Released on 4/20/2015 This week we cover all News Star Realms. We welcome Matt Newburg as a permanent co-host. We also discuss Trade Row Managmeent in a Post Gambit Star Realms. All this and more in this week's MEGAHAULIN!

    Megahaulin Classics: Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 54:24


    Originally Released on 4/5/2015 Recorded a couple of weeks back, join Dustin and special guest co-host Matt "The Cutter" Newburg as they review the Digital Gambit Expansion including play techniques for the Crisis Expansion.

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