Megahaulin' A Star Realms Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin 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!
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Episodes
Podcast Episode 119: Scouts Pay Full Price
February 12, 2024 15:04 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MB VideoThis 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
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThis 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?
January 07, 2024 14:49 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBWe 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
August 21, 2023 03:18 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBThis 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
July 30, 2023 20:58 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBThis 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
May 01, 2023 03:58 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBHello 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!
October 03, 2022 04:49 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn 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
August 28, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis 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!
August 22, 2022 01:18 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThis 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
August 03, 2022 17:10 - 46 minutes - 65 MBThis 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
July 04, 2022 21:08 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBThis 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?
June 29, 2022 04:54 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThis 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!
February 06, 2022 19:42 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBThis 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
January 24, 2022 01:42 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBIt'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
December 22, 2021 16:19 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis 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
December 20, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBBit 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
October 09, 2021 00:23 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBThis 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
August 16, 2021 04:13 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis 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 includ...
Megahaulin Episode 101: Who Runs The Gauntlet?
August 11, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThis 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.
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 234 MBThis 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!
Podcast Episode 99B: Blob the Builder
May 31, 2021 22:35 - 1 hour - 96 MBThis 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
May 24, 2021 02:08 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBThis 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
May 16, 2021 19:22 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBThis 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
May 10, 2021 00:48 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBThis 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
May 03, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis 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.
Megahaulin Classics Special Gambit Strategy Episode
May 01, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBOriginally 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!
Episode 95: Veteran Pilots FTW
March 29, 2021 03:28 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBIn 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/star...
Episode 94: Can You Dig it Legacy Style?
February 20, 2021 22:55 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBThis 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 arti...
Episode 93: Gobble the Trade Row
November 30, 2020 03:28 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBIt'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
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBOriginally 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
November 09, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOriginally 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
November 08, 2020 21:38 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBOriginally Released 8/3/2015 This week Matt and Dustin interview Three Time Platinum Tier Champion FlyingArrow from the Board Game Geek League!
Episode 91: Trick or Treat Star Realms Training!
October 31, 2020 20:46 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis 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
Trick or Treat Star Realms Training!
October 31, 2020 20:46 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis 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
Episode 92: Trick or Treat Star Realms Training!
October 31, 2020 20:46 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis 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
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBOriginally 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
October 16, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBOriginally 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
October 12, 2020 02:41 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBThis 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
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOriginally 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
October 04, 2020 14:44 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBOriginally 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
September 21, 2020 03:23 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThis 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
September 18, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBOriginally 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
September 11, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOriginally 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
September 04, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBOriginally 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 Episode 17
August 30, 2020 23:22 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBOriginally 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
August 10, 2020 03:10 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBThis 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
July 25, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis 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
July 11, 2020 23:21 - 51 minutes - 71 MBThis 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
July 06, 2020 00:27 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBOriginally 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
July 06, 2020 00:15 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBOriginally 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!