Fly Better Podcast
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year 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
S5E10 - Rebel and Imperial Gauntlet Talk with Bryant Francis
April 26, 2022 16:13 - 2 hours - 168 MBThis 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
S5E09 - Clone Z95 and Razorcrest Talk
April 19, 2022 16:16 - 2 hours - 188 MBThis week Ryan, Dee, and Raithos discuss Jaycris Tubbs, the Clone Z-95, [TANGENT], and how to build out a Razorcrest! [00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] RPCD: Jaycris Tubbs [00:24:00] Clone Z-95 Spoilers [00:33:00] Ryan and Dee Fight [01:20:00] Razorcrest Talk Fly Better!
S5E08 - Listbuilding with the Tubes Twins
April 12, 2022 16:24 - 2 hours - 171 MBThis week Dee talks about his experience listbuilding with Benthic and Edrio. The new Rogue Class starfighter is also discussed with Raithos. [00:00:00] Intros [00:04:00] RPCD: Emon Azameen [00:36:00] Rogue Class Starfighter Spoilers [00:48:00] Listbuilding Fly Better!
S5E07 - Bridesmaids and Jawas
April 06, 2022 18:17 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis week we are joined by Marcel Manzano, Adepticon Runner-Up, to get his insights on preparation, strategy, and overal X-Wing accuman. Then the Perth Grand Championship is discussed! [00:00:00] News! [00:09:00] RPCD: Suralinda Javos [00:23:00] Interview with Marcel [01:11:00] Perth Grand Championship Fly Better!
S5E06 - The Entire Rules Reference Read to You
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 4 hours - 170 MBFor all your Rules Reference Audio Book Needs
S5E05 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Adepticon
March 30, 2022 01:13 - 2 hours - 139 MBThis week Dee and Ryan talk about all things Adepticon!
S5E04 - Scenario Basics
March 22, 2022 16:16 - 2 hours - 171 MBThis week both Chris Allen and Stephen Kim join the podcast to discuss important rules clarifications for Adepticon, then a discussion on figuring out who the beatdown and control player is in scenario play. [00:00:00] Intros [00:09:00] Adepticon Rules Clarifications [00:52:00] Scenario Basics Adepticon 2022 Information Packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4T0MH7chnHqTs9sA6i0uRNp3zxCAJTAIBl81jPXH3o/edit Adepticon 2022 Rules Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...
S5E03 - Opportunity Costs
March 15, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week, after a Random Pilot Discussion of Turr Phenir, the team has a conversation about squad building opportunity costs with guest host Raithos
S5E02 - It's Not What We Think
March 08, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 151 MBRyan and Dee begin a new segment where they discuss a random Pilot every week! Then there's more 2.5 discussion followed by a Cherokee Open breakdown! [00:00:00] Intros [00:10:00] RPCD: Tucker [00:21:00] 2.5 Musings [01:05:00] Sith Taker Open Top 8 Fly Better!
S5E01 - Start Here for X-Wing 2.5 Content
March 01, 2022 17:24 - 2 hours - 172 MBHello all you Flyboys and Girls out there! This episode begins Season 5 of the Fly Better Podcast where we begin talking about the February 2022 rule chages to X-Wing, what is being known as 2.5 Any episodes before this point might be enjoyable to listen to, but will be less relevant as it is all under the old ruleset. If you're new to X-Wing and Fly Better this is the episode to begin with!
S4E23 - The AMG Devs Reveal the Biggest Secret of 2.5
February 22, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week Will Shick and Michael Plummer rejoin the cast to talk about the major 2.5 rules changes.
S4E22 - The Wait Continues
February 16, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis week Dee and Ryan take a walk down X-Wing memory lane. As the two wait for the new 2.5 rules drop this episode is a loose combination of reminiscence, Book of Boba Fett Reviewing, and the inevitable rant about the horrible people in the world.
S4E21 - Strut Your Stuff II with Daniel Lim
February 08, 2022 17:54 - 1 hour - 145 MBFly Better Open Champion Daniel Lim comes onto the cast to talk about his Vulture Sear Swarm and how he constructed such an annoying monstrosity of a squad. Then Ryan and Dee look at the Sith Taker Open Top 8 lists and analyze their viability moving into objective play. [00:00:00] Intros [00:10:00] RUCD: Seismic Charge [00:23:00] Daniel Lim talks about Vultures [00:58:00] Sith Taker Open Top 8 Fly Better!
S4E20 - Large Tournament Prep and LVO Roundup with Duncan Howard
February 01, 2022 16:44 - 2 hours - 196 MBThis week Fly Better Open 2022 Runner-Up Duncan Howard joins the cast to talk about his Dooku dunking and how to prepare for a large tournament. Then the Top 16 squads of LVO are broken down. [00:00:00] Intros/LVO Overview [00:15:00] RUCD: Count Dooku [00:23:00] Large Tournament Prep with Duncan [00:55:00] Gauntlet Talk Fly Better!
S4E19 - Developer Interview with AMGs Will Shick and Michael Plummer
January 26, 2022 00:49 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week AMGs Will Shick and Michael Plummer join us to talk about the new rule changes as well as answer some burning questions from the community.
S4E18 - Faction by Faction LVO Outlooks
January 18, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis week Ryan and Dee tackle a variety of issues: including LESS Sportsball, keeping your cool in a rough tournament, remembering to fly better, and what we think the best squads for each faction will be at LVO. Fly Better!
S4E17 - Using OODA to Improve Your Game
January 11, 2022 17:37 - 2 hours - 174 MBThis week Dee and Ryan explore many topics, including the "OODA" Loop, which NFL Receiver Cooper Kupp has employed to have a record setting season in the NFL. How can these mindsets make you a better X-Wing player? Fly Better!
S4E16 - Razorcrest & Gauntlet Preview Bonanza
January 04, 2022 23:50 - 2 hours - 197 MBThis week Ryan and Dee look at all the spoiled cards for the upcoming Razorcrest and Gauntlet expansions! Get ready for some lightly informed hot takes. There's also some After Dark Spoiler discussion on Chapter 1 of the Book of Boba Fett. [00:00:00] Intros/LVO Covid Update [00:17:00] RUCD: Phantom and Ghost Upgrades [00:29:00] Razorcrest Talk [01:10:00] Gauntlet Talk Fly Better!
S4E15 - These Are Our First Steps...
December 19, 2021 08:44 - 1 hour - 129 MBFor the last cast of the year Dee and Ryan discuss all the new rules coming to X-Wing. Dee also has a weird Chris Rock story.
S4E14 - Dashing through the Rocks, On a Two Crew 4 Gun Sleigh
December 14, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week special guest Jeremy Chamblee, top swiss performer at PAX Unplugged, joins the cast to talk about why Dash is so good! [00:00:00] Intros [00:09:00] Upgrade Card Talk: Hondo Ohnaka [00:18:00] Jeremy's Jank Tank [00:27:00] Dash PAX Breakdown [00:45:00] PAX Unplugged Top 12 Fly Better!
S4E13 - What is Intelligence?
December 08, 2021 03:20 - 2 hours - 208 MBThis week Dee and Ryan discuss the different types of intelligence and how they relate to playing X-Wing. There is also a discussion on whether or not it's okay to let your opponent have a "take back." [00:00:00] Intros [00:15:00] Upgrade Card Talk: Biohexicript Codes [00:25:00] Chess? [00:39:00] Do you let your opponent fly off the board? [00:58:00] The nature of Intelligence Fly Better!
S4E12 - Gut Versus Logic
December 01, 2021 00:46 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week Dee and Ryan (and special guest Raithos) discuss which strategy is better when playing X-Wing. Using your gut, or thinking logically. [00:00:00] Intros [00:07:00] Upgrade Card Talk: Agile Gunner [00:18:00] Gut Versus Logic [01:02:00] Kamino Cup [01:15:00] Listener Questions Fly Better!
S4E11 - Passion and Darkness
November 23, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week Dee and Ryan have a bit of a looser episode as they discuss what keeps them coming back to the game, what they are currently flying, the Shadow Caster Title, and some Jank Tank list building!
S4E10 - Full Strategic ROAD Breakdown
November 17, 2021 02:31 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis week (after some C3P0 Discussion) Dee and Farmer discuss the full implications of ROAD. This goes from Turn -1 to Turn 0 to the early/mid/ and late game!
S4E09 - Clear Eyes, Full Mods, Can't Lose!
November 09, 2021 16:39 - 2 hours - 226 MBThis week guests Wynand Coert and Galactic Champion Alex Mogensen join the cast to talk about the potential upcoming FFG changes, the lists they flew to glory in the Galactic Championships, and the Alderaan Top 16! [00:00:00] Intros [00:14:00] Upgrade Card Talk: Crack Shot [00:25:00] AMG Stream Discussion [01:02:00] Wynand and Alex Squad Breakdowns [01:30:00] Alderaan Top 16 [02:30:00] After Dark: 1 Star Review Readings Fly Better!
S4E08 - Fury ROAD
November 02, 2021 16:35 - 2 hours - 192 MBThis entire episode the Flyboys debate Random Order After Dials.
Emergency Cast: Everyone Calm Down About the Random Player Order Rules
October 29, 2021 19:26 - 5 minutes - 9.1 MBEVERYONE CALM DOWN
S4E07 - RPO Squad Building with Carson Wray
October 26, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour - 152 MBSpecial Guest Carson Wray joins the podcast to talk about how to build squads in a random player order world. The top lists from SoCal Open and Scarif Galactic Qualifier is also broken down. [00:05:00] Upgrade Card Review: Ferrosphere Paint [00:15:00] Random Player Order Squad Building [00:55:00] SoCal Open and Scarif Top Lists Fly Better!
S4E06 - RPO Talk and Dragon Files: Fang Fighter
October 19, 2021 19:13 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week is a classic episode where Ryan and Dee discuss a variety of topics. How to adapt squadbuilding in a new Random Player Order world, sensitive controls on Soontir Fel, and a deep dive into the Scum Fang Fighters! [00:06:00] Upgrade Card Review: Ion Cannon Turret [00:15:00] Random Player Order Impacts [00:55:00] Dragon Files: Fang Fighters Fly Better!
S4E05 - Turn to the Dark Side (Board)
October 12, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week Dee and Ryan talk about Phantasy Krayt Cup Online: Episodes 1 & 2. Are sideboards something that can work in X-Wing? [00:00:00] Upgrade Card Discussion: Delayed Fuzes [00:18:00] Krayt Cup Fly Better!
S4E04 - TIE Swarms, Y-Wings, and Bombers with Wynand Coert
October 05, 2021 20:18 - 2 hours - 180 MBThis week Dee and Wynand breakdown the Hoth Galaxies Tournament! We see massive success from TIE Swarm, Y-Wings, the FO Bombers and more! What is this Wave 1? [00:18:00] Upgrade Card Review: Extreme Maneuvers [00:30:00] The Whisper and Bombers are good?! [00:52:00] Hoth Galaxies Roundup Fly Better! Join Us at LVO
S4E03 - Points Update for Every Faction
September 27, 2021 00:19 - 2 hours - 206 MBHuge episode this week where Farmer and Dee discuss all the point changes for each faction. Be sure to look at the timestamps to find your favorite faction! [00:05:00] Empire [00:33:00] First Order [00:52:00] Rebel [01:14:00] Republic [01:36:00] Resistance [01:55:00] Scum [02:07:00] CIS Fly Better!
S4E02 - Tournament Better with Chris Allen
September 21, 2021 16:37 - 2 hours - 179 MBThis week we bring on Carolina Krayt Supreme Leader Chris Allen to talk about tournament formats including: their history, what the community has tried, and how we can make more enjoyable structures for the future. Fly Better!
S4E01 - 300 for 30: AMG Changes X-Wing for the Better
September 10, 2021 16:27 - 1 hour - 149 MBFor our 300th episode we break down all of the changes Atomic Mass games is going to be making to X-Wing.
S3E42 - Big Splashes at Tatooine and Europa
September 07, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week the flyboys talk about the big surprises to come out of the Gold Squadron Galaxies Tatooine tournament as well as the Europa Cup. [00:00:00] Upgrade Card Review: Trick Shot [00:23:00] Tatooine Top 8 Lists [01:04:00] Europa Cup Top 8 Lists Fly Better!
S3E41 - XTC Final Standings and TIE Striker Dragon Files
August 31, 2021 18:53 - 1 hour - 139 MBTeam USA Captain Marcel Manzano joins us this week to talk about the final XTC results! Then Dee brings us on a magical journey to talk about why you should be putting TIE Strikers on the table. [00:00:00] Upgrade Card Review: Intimidation [00:13:00] XTC Finals Roundup [00:59:00] Dragon Files: TIE Striker Fly Better!
S3E40 - Prioritizing Your Target
August 24, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week the Flyboys talk about ways to properly prioritize your target as Dee breaks down his experience running Hera, Rogue Squadron Escort, Garvin, and Kyle Katarn! [00:10:00] Upgrade Card Review: Adv. Proton Torpedo [00:28:00] Focus Volleyball - Target Priority Fly Better!
S3E39 - XTC Top Cut List Breakdown
August 17, 2021 16:02 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis week Raithos joins the Flyboys to talk about the X-Wing Team Championship top cut! Dee, Farmer, and Stephen each pick their favorite list from each Faction and at the end make some bold claims (or not so bold claims) on who they think will win the entire competition! [00:00:00] Upgrade Card Review: Informant [00:20:00] XTC Rebels [00:33:00] XTC Empire [00:48:00] XTC Scum [01:00:00] XTC First Order [01:10:00] XTC Resistance [01:00:00] XTC Republic [01:10:00] XTC CIS Fly B...
S3E38 - Vader Defender and Super Kylo Dominate Jedha
August 10, 2021 11:46 - 2 hours - 177 MBThis week the Flyboys bring on Christopher Patrick of the Omega Squadron Podcast to talk about his undefeated swiss run at Jedha Gold Squadron Galactic Qualifier with Vader Defender. [00:00:00] Upgrade Card Review: Rebel Lando Crew [00:14:00] Vader Defender and Deathrain [00:45:00] Jedha Top 16 Breakdown Fly Better!
S3E37 - TIE Whisper, FOB, and Resistance Y-Wing
August 03, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week the Flyboys bring on Mitch Hurst and Andrew Durham to talk about the new X-Wing releases coming in September. [00:00:00] Upgrade Card Review: Squad Leader [00:14:00] TIE Whisper [01:06:00] First Order Bomber [01:22:00] Resistance Y-Wing Fly Better!
S3E36 - LSO and Fortressing, TIME TO ENGAGE!
July 28, 2021 01:10 - 2 hours - 199 MBIn a supersized episode this week the Flyboys bring on a slew of guests to talk about the Lone Star Open. Tournament Organizer Brent Wong comes on to talk about the event and all of the perceived "drama" that occurred. Farmer and Dee then do a quick PSA on fortressing/stalling and what to expect from LVO. Finally the Top 16 squads from LSO are discussed. [00:00:00] Brent Wong Interview [00:33:00] Community Better [00:56:00] Fortressing... [01:17:00] LSO Top 16 Breakdown Fly Better!
S3E35 - XTC Group Stage Final Results
July 20, 2021 18:53 - 1 hour - 158 MBOliver Pocknell joins us once again to talk about the XTC Group Stages. Which Countries are making it through to the finals?! Who were the surprise duds of the tournament? Find out! [00:00:00] COVID PSA with the Fly Better Doctor [00:15:00] XTC Group Stage Talk Fly Better!
S3E34 - Hyperspace Breakdown for Every Faction
July 13, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 158 MBNo matter what faction you fly, this is the episode where you'll learn what's good and probably not so good in hyperspace. The flyboys go through a variety of good, bad, and underutilized pilots to get you well informed for the Lone Star Open!
S3E33 - You Know What's Good, Right?
July 06, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 136 MBHow do you decide whether or not a squad is good? Or a pilot? Or an upgrade? What are the pitfalls of netlisting? This week Dee and Ryan discuss what makes something "good" and how you can employ simple skills to make your list building better. Fly Better!
S3E32 - Lah'mu Roundup with Alexander Buff
June 29, 2021 22:26 - 2 hours - 185 MBHello Fly Better friends! This week we bring on Lah'mu top 8 Alexander Buff to talk about his punishing Resistance Hyperspace squad, followed by a breakdown of the Top 16. Fly Better!
S3E31 - XTC Group Stage Midway Breakdown
June 22, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe X-Wing Team Championships are in full swing, as the Flyboys bring on reigning World Champion Oliver Pocknell to update the listeners on how every country is doing thus far! XTC Team Rosters XTC Bracket XTC Main Site Fly Better!
S3E30 - Dragon Files: Rebel YT-1300
June 15, 2021 18:48 - 2 hours - 194 MBThis week Brent Wong joins the Flyboys to talk about the Lone Star Open, one of the first major in person events occurring for X-Wing! Then the new moderator of the Official AMG Rules Forum, Dee, talks about a couple of Rules Reference adjustments you should be aware of. Then finally all of the pilots of the iconic Rebel YT-1300 are broken down. [00:00:00] Lone Star Open Information [00:30:00] Rules Updates [00:45:00] Rebel YT-1300 Fly Better!
S3E29 - LVO Announcement and Bespin Roundup
June 08, 2021 16:56 - 2 hours - 181 MBThis week we are joined by Bespin Open Winner Virgil Hayward to talk about how he won Bespin with Scum Han! Also all the info we currently have about the Fly Better Open at LVO is at the very start of the cast. [00:00:00] Fly Better Open at LVO Announcement [00:11:00] Start of Show [00:30:00] How to win with Scum Han? [01:00:00] Bespin Roundup Fly Better!
S3E28 - Dragon Files: Vulture Droids
June 01, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week the team looks at Farmer's least favorite ship in the game...the Vulture Droid. Backed by the extraordinary Networked Calculations ship trait, these cheap ships have many options to pack a punch and ruin your tournament run.
S3E27 - Listener Q&A + XTC Hot Takes
May 25, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week the Flyboys look at the X-Wing Team Championship pods and give bold predictions on what country will win each (no predictive model necessary). Then they fall into a pot of listener questions, answering everything from Firespray chassis analysis to what X-Wing player we'd like to fist fight.