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Located in Southern California, members of Mynock Squadron discuss the ins and outs of Fantasy Flight's X-Wing Miniatures tabletop game. We cover everything from tournaments to strategy to useless pilots. So grab some blue milk and join us for some great discussion. And remember our motto, "Fly Be…

Mynock Squadron


    • May 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 2h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 384 EPISODES

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    Goodbye Better

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 71:53


    The end of the hyperspace journey has finally arrived. We go through some of our all time favorite segments and thank those who joined us along the way...our friends.

    S7E06 - Talking X-Wing with Duncan Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 76:19


    This week we bring on X-Wing all star Duncan Howard to discuss his recent successes. Be sure to send your extra language Store Championship prizes to Chris Allen so he can help distribut them worldwide! Chris Allen 1319 Military Cutoff Suite CC #42069 Wilmington, NC 28405

    S7E05 - Mentally Prepping for Store Champ Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 66:51


    This week we talk about how you can get ready for upcoming store champs, and in addition tips for if this is your first competitive season!

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    S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 76:03


    We bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.

    S7E03 - Mail Call!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 73:34


    This week we are joined by Victor Cepeda to talk about his victory in a recent tournament in Chile, then we answer YOUR burning listner questions!

    S7E02 - Hit Hit Eye with World Champion Niklas God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 69:15


    This week we bring on 2023 World Champion Niklas God to talk about his tremendous run. After a bit of precarious start, Niklas managed to cement the power of the First Order as the top faction in the universe! Niklas' List https://yasb.app/?f=First%20Order&d=v9ZhZ20Z262X119W181W186WY627X119W186WWY625X119WWW11WY242X119WW186WW182WY266XWW311WWY383X124W119WWW&sn=Worlds%202023%3A%20Niklas%20God&obs= All Worlds Lists https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3620

    S7E01 - Hit Hit Blank with Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 66:29


    Worlds has concluded in spectacular fasion! This week we bring on 2023 Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox to talk about his rise from the ashes to make it to the final table.  Andrew's List https://yasb.app/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d=v9ZhZ20Z564X125W204W105Y566X127W105Y565X116W381W105Y218X119WW11WWY184XW60WW&sn=Worlds%202023%20-%20Andrew%20Cox&obs= All Worlds Lists https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3583  

    S6E11 - Worlds Primer 6 Imperial & CIS with Biophysical

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 71:30


    This week we bring on Biophysical, the master of the Empire, to talk about how the bad guys can win worlds. Then we fumble in the dark trying to discuss Separatists.  Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

    S6E10 - Worlds Primer 5 Scum & Resistance with Raithos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 71:34


    This week we bring on Yet Another Squad Builder Man himself, Stephen Kim/Raithos, to talk about how Scum or Resistance can win worlds! Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

    S6E09 - Worlds Primer 4 Sad Rebels with Wynand Coert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 62:16


    This week we bring on (mostly) loyal Rebel player Wynand Coert to discuss what the much malaigned faction can do to have a shot a worlds. (Spoilers: not a ton). Also we lament the return of the tyranny that is 3 agility. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

    S6E08 - Worlds Primer 3 Republic with Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 76:57


    We have a couple Republic LVO ALL STARS on the cast today to break down the faction. Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett have different ways to approach the Jedi/Clone flyers, but both are effective!   Check out Encounters: Shattered Wastes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

    S6E07 - Worlds Primer 2 The First Order with Mitch Hurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 65:56


    This week we continue our road to Worlds by talking about what the First Order has to offer! LVO Runner Up* Mitch Hurst joins us to talk about why his 6 ship FO squad could be the one to look out for come Adepticon. Check Out Encounters: Shattered Wastes, designed my host Ryan Farmer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

    S6E06 - Worlds Primer 1 with TO Chris Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 71:55


    Worlds 2023 Tournament Organizer Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about all the important Judging items YOU need to know before Worlds arrives next month! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-xwing-2023-world-championship-judges-travel

    S6E05 - Dooku, Durge, And Bombs Win LVO with James Stumbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 77:19


    This week we bring on James Stumbo to talk about his excellent run at the Las Vegas Open! We talk about why people are wrong for attacking Dooku, and how three Bombardment Drones and dream can win big events. Check out the Encounters: Shattered Wastes Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes

    X-Wing 2023 Beginner Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 65:48


    OFFICIALAtomic Mass Games X-Wing DocumentsRules Forum UNOFFICIALUnofficial Updated Core Set Rulebook SQUAD BUILDERS Yet Another Squad Builder 2 Launch Bay Next Infinite Arenas PODCASTS/TWITCHSTREAMS Gold Squadron Podcast Hexiled Gaming Out Of The Mines Salt Mines Thule Squadron Radio DISCORDS/COMMUNITIESFly Better Discord Fly Better Facebook Carolina Krayts Community Discord Gold Squadron Discord X-Wing 2.5 Discord X-Wing Subreddit OTHER RESOURCES Curled Paw Creatives Acrylic Templates X-Wing Gate of Storms Dice Calculator List Fortress/Metawing Tournament Results Mynock Flight Academies Pink Brain Matter Tournament Result Analysis BLOGSStay On The Leader Exile Squadron Blog/X-Wing Jargon Glossary

    S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 75:04


    This week Dee returns from being sick and the Fly Better team does a deep dive into Resistance Poe Dameron, a ship that both hosts feel should be explored more.

    S6E02 - The Taxation of Points Trade Routes with Travis and Jeremy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 110:35


    This week Ryan brings on Travis "A Johnson" Johnson and Jeremy Chamblee to talk about LVO Preparation. The three go over the pieces they feel are strong in each faction.

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    S6E1 - Welcome to 2023 X-Wing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 92:20


    This week we muse about the future of X-Wing and answer some burning Listener Questions! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Nonsense [00:20:00] Future of X-Wing musings [00:40:00] RBCD: SoC Anakin and Obi-Wan [00:55:00] Listener Q&A

    S5E41 - Andor Discussion with Spoilers Intended

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 103:57


    This week the Spoilers Indended crew joins the cast to take a break from X-Wing and chat about Andor! Learn more about Spoilers Indended here: https://www.spoilersintendedpodcast.com/

    S5E40 - PAX Roundup with Phil Karash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 104:43


    This week Phil Karash comes on to talk about his PAX winning squad as well as whether Balto is more popular than Jason Derulo? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Balto [00:10:00] RPCD: Lin Gaava [00:25:00] ABZ with Phil [00:25:00] Vader Defender wins! [01:10:00] PAX Top 8 https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts

    S5E39 - Tournament Structures with Chris Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 145:18


    This week Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about his excellent essay on tournament structures in X-Wing. Then Hotshots and Aces II points are brought to court to be judged by all! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] Tournament Structures [01:10:00] Hotshots Aces II Points Discussion https://discord.gg/carolinakrayts https://chrisalleng.substack.com/p/road-bumps-in-tournament-design-and  

    S5E38 - Resistanning for Nimi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 96:50


    This week Ryan tried to convince Dee that Nimi is a resistance piece players are overlooking. Also, the topic of preparation and objective focused squadbuilding mindsets are brought to the table. Finally, Poe or Lando? This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] RPCD: Nimi Chireen  [00:58:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1  

    S5E37 - A Formal Apology To Ahkter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 129:04


    This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion [00:58:00] Nordic WOQ Top 8 [01:25:00] Australian WOQ Top 4 [01:35:00] Political(?) After Dark Isophane Initiative Nodic WOQ Replay Farmer's Reddit Post https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1  

    S5E37 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 124:03


    This week we bring on Golden State Games WOC Top 4 player Herman Ruddell the Third to talk about why several of the new BoY Pilots should be taken seriously. Following that we breakdown the top 12 lists from the qualifier this past weekend with a few surprises. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:07:00] Battle of Yavin Pack Review [00:18:00] RPCD: Dark Curse [00:28:00] The BoYs are Back in Town: Interview with Rick [00:58:00] Golden State Games Top 12 Isophane Initiative https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1

    S5E36 - Nashcar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 124:15


    POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS SLIPPY BLINK CHASTAIN LOCKY POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1

    S5E34 - Exogol Top 16 Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 114:59


    TOP 16 OF EXOGOL HYPE TRAIN AND DACE THE ACE BONEARM! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] RPCD: DACE THE ACE BONEARM [00:30:00] Exogol Top 16 Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1

    After Dark II: Aerodome Preview with Wade Piche

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 27:58


    The cast sits down with the lead designer of Aerodome, a new competitive dogfighing card game. https://www.aerodomegame.com/ https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/f1cffe97-43fb-49c6-b333-f61c1033a588/landing  

    S5E33 - What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 87:53


    This week we talk about Maarek Stele, marketing in X-Wing, and the Quebec WOQ! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: Maarek Stele [00:40:00] What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter [01:05:00] Quebec WOK Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E32 - Meta Talk with Ben Doyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 103:38


    This week we bring on Ben Doyle, Krayt Cup MVP, to talk about the Meta as well as some Rebel Alpha Strike archtypes.  [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: Bodica Venj [00:21:00] Meta overview from start to end [00:38:00] Rebel Alpha Strike World Mental Health Day Resources Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

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    S5E31 - We're Feroph to the Races

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 128:41


    This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: "IG-111" [00:18:00] Squad Spotlight: Feroph, Vader, Iden, Jingo, Jingo, Wampa [00:58:00] London World Qualifier [01:31:00] Madrid World Qualifier Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E30 - The White Walkers and Hotshots & Aces II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 84:40


    This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: "Aayla Secura" [00:12:00] Hotshots Aces 2 [00:45:00] Krayt Cup White Walkers Interview Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E29 - Faction Identity Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 92:13


    This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Static" [00:20:00] Faction Identity First Order [00:50:00] Faction Identity Republic [01:10:00] Faction Identity CIS Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E28 - Faction Identity Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 110:47


    This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Kare Kun [00:20:00] Faction Identity Rebel [00:40:00] Faction Identity Empire [01:05:00] Faction Identity Scum [01:25:00] Faction Identity Resistance Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E27 - Game Design Talk and NOVA Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 121:15


    This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Foreman Proach [00:15:00] Game Design Musings [00:58:00] Nova Open Top 8 XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E26 - Team Canada on Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 85:43


    This week we bring on the Captain of Team Canada from XTC, Cam Murray, to talk about how they were able to bring home the victory against the entire world!  [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Captain Oicunn [00:28:00] XTC Talk with Cam Murray XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E25 - Why Do We Hate Salvage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 102:12


    This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:12:00] RPCD: A-Wing Wedge [00:20:00] Salvage and Scenario Talk [00:58:00] Dragon Deep (deep...) Dive Fly Better! Jawathon Fundraiser: https://fundraisefortelethonkids.raisely.com/jawathon2022 Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier

    S5E24 - Curled Paw Creatives Shills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 122:48


    This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: "O-66" [00:26:00] Nuckols is Really Good [01:10:43] Gen Con Roundup Fly Better! Jawathon Fundraiser: https://fundraisefortelethonkids.raisely.com/jawathon2022 Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier Curled Paw Creatives: https://www.etsy.com/market/curled_paw_creatives  

    S5E23 - A Philosophical Discussion of Droid Sentience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 85:17


    This week Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 of the Lone Star Open then discuss Ryan's Gen Con list. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Hawk" [00:16:00] Lone Star Open [00:48:43] Gen Con Prep Fly Better!

    S5E22 - Fly Better Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 94:35


    This week Dee and Ryan answer listener questions! This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Quickdraw" [00:27:00] Listener Questions Fly Better!

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    S5E21 - Krayt Cup, Ministravaganza, and Malachor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 138:20


    This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] Krayt Cup! [00:20:00] Ministravaganza Recap [01:05:00] Malachor Round Up Fly Better!

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    S5E20 - Are You Tall or Wide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 107:53


    This week Dee and Ryan touch upon a variety of topics, including the main difference between tall and wide squads. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Greer Sonnel [00:20:00] Meandering Discussion on Monkey Island [01:02:00] Tall vs Wide Fly Better!

    S5E19 - XTC First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 129:54


    This week we look at every XTC team and pick our favorite squad to break down!  

    S5E18 - Sullust Roundup with Jorge Castaneda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 115:35


    This week we are joined by Sullust Top 8 player Jorge Castaneda who talks about his inventive Han double Firespray squad.  [00:02:00] RPCD: Old Teroch [00:17:00] Interview with Jorge [00:55:00] Gold Squadron Galactic Qualifier Sullust Roundup https://tabletop.to/sullust-galaxies-2022-qualifier/lists Fly Better!

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    S5E17 - Galactic Conquest and Battle of Yavin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 132:37


    This week we talk about the new Galactic Conquest mode we're launching, as well as the amazing spoilers in the Battle of Yavin pack coming in 2022. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] Galactic Conquest [00:20:00] Battle of Yavin Reveals [01:28:00] After Dark: State of Fly Better and Kenobi Episode 4 Fly Better!

    S5E16 - May Points Roundup Part 2 and Actual Tournament Result

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 132:40


    This week we finish out our hot takes on the points update, then discuss the Richmond Open and UK Games Expo top performing lists. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Points Discussion: Resistance, Republic, CIS [00:55:00] Richmond Open [01:16:00] UK Games Expo [01:51:00] After Dark Kenobi Episode 3  Fly Better!

    S5E15 - May Points Roundup Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 113:55


    This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: Vizier [00:33:00] Points Discussion: Rebels, Empire, Scum, First Order [01:30:00] After Dark: Kenobi 1+2 Fly Better!

    S5E14 - May 2022 Points Update with AMG's Pagani and Plummer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 95:25


    This week we are joined by AMG X-Wing developers Will Pagani and Michael Plummer to discuss the recent changes to rules, points, and the ban list.

    S5E13 - Community Building with Kieran Simske

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 92:38


    This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting? [00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] RPCD: Thane Kyrell [00:28:00] Rebuilding Our Local Communities [01:00:00] Z95 Reveals Fly Better!

    S5E12 - Take My Breath Away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 133:57


    As Farmer shows his complete lack of 80s musical knowledge, Dee and Raithos discuss Z95 Spoilers and the CIS Gauntlet. [00:00:00] Intros/80s Music Talk [00:10:00] RPCD: Sun Fac [00:40:00] Z95 and Rogue Class Spoilers [01:24:00] CIS Gauntlet Fly Better!

    S5E11 - Scum and Republic Gauntlet Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 91:01


    This week Dee cracks open the bourbon to talk about why Rook Kast and Maul in the Gauntlet are so nutty. Oh and I guess Bo-Katan too. [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] RPCD: Wolffe [00:29:00] Scum Gauntlet [01:25:00] Republic Gauntlet Fly Better!

    S5E10 - Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet Talk with Bryant Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 120:36


    This week we bring on guest Bryant Francis to talk about the Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet fighters, as well as Poldin "Akbar Slayer" LeHuse. [00:00:00] Intros/Pilot % Follow Up [00:33:00] RPCD: LeHuse [00:51:00] Rebel Gauntlet [01:33:00] Imperial Gauntlet

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