Fly Better Podcast
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 111 ratingsWelcome to the Fly Better Podcast, the best source to become an Ace Pilot! Every week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas bring you the latest news, tips, and deep dives into the world of X-Wing Miniatures.
Awarded the Best US X-Wing podcast at the 2018 Goldies. Now with 2 out of 3 hosts having won a Regional. Skreeeeeee!
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Episodes
Goodbye Better
May 23, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThe 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
May 16, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis 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
May 09, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBThis 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!
S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore
May 02, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.
S7E03 - Mail Call!
April 26, 2023 04:04 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis 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
April 18, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 97 MBThis 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
March 30, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWorlds 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
March 21, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis 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
March 14, 2023 06:26 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis 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
March 07, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis 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
February 28, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe 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
February 22, 2023 06:42 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis 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
February 14, 2023 22:42 - 1 hour - 101 MBWorlds 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
February 07, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis 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
January 24, 2023 07:58 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBOFFICIAL Atomic Mass Games X-Wing Documents Rules Forum UNOFFICIAL Unofficial 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/COMMUNITIES Fly Better Discord Fly Better Facebook Carolina Krayts Community Discord Gold Squadron Discord X-Wing 2.5 Discord X-Wing Subreddit OTHER RESOURCES Curled Paw Cr...
S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico
January 19, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis 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
January 10, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis 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.
S6E1 - Welcome to 2023 X-Wing
January 03, 2023 16:28 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis 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
December 13, 2022 19:18 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis 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
December 06, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis 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
November 29, 2022 16:09 - 2 hours - 201 MBThis 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
November 22, 2022 17:20 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis 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
November 15, 2022 07:12 - 2 hours - 179 MBThis 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
S5E36 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell
November 08, 2022 18:53 - 2 hours - 172 MBThis 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.ki...
S5E35 - Nashcar
November 01, 2022 15:12 - 2 hours - 173 MBPOINTS 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
October 25, 2022 18:43 - 1 hour - 160 MBTOP 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
October 24, 2022 15:14 - 27 minutes - 39.3 MBThe 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?
October 18, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis 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
October 11, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis 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
S5E31 - We're Feroph to the Races
October 04, 2022 14:49 - 2 hours - 179 MBThis 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
September 27, 2022 15:23 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis 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
September 21, 2022 15:24 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis 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
September 13, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis 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
September 06, 2022 15:26 - 2 hours - 168 MBThis 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
August 30, 2022 15:49 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis 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?
August 23, 2022 15:49 - 1 hour - 142 MB[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
August 16, 2022 15:31 - 2 hours - 171 MBThis 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.et...
S5E23 - A Philosophical Discussion of Droid Sentience
August 02, 2022 07:17 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis 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
July 26, 2022 06:38 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week Dee and Ryan answer listener questions! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Quickdraw" [00:27:00] Listener Questions Fly Better!
S5E21 - Krayt Cup, Ministravaganza, and Malachor
July 19, 2022 20:29 - 2 hours - 192 MBThis 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!
S5E20 - Are You Tall or Wide?
July 12, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis 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
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 180 MBThis week we look at every XTC team and pick our favorite squad to break down!
S5E18 - Sullust Roundup with Jorge Castaneda
June 21, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis 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!
S5E17 - Galactic Conquest and Battle of Yavin
June 14, 2022 16:01 - 2 hours - 184 MBThis 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
June 07, 2022 16:32 - 2 hours - 184 MBThis 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
June 01, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis 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
May 25, 2022 15:46 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis 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
May 17, 2022 16:17 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis 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
May 10, 2022 18:25 - 2 hours - 186 MBAs 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
May 03, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis 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!