Mynock Squadron Podcast

This week we bring on Chris "Chico" Brown, the creator of Cryodex and one of the most talented Judges in the country.  We discuss the difference between a TO, Marshal and Judge, types of calls made in big tournaments, what judging for FFG is like, and the ins and outs of Cryodex.  This is a great episode for all you tournament organizers out there! [00:00:00] Intros [00:07:00] Clearance Checks [00:15:00] The world of "Not Playing" [01:10:00] Judge Program? [01:30:00] Tome vs CRYODEX!   Fly Better! Patreon.com/mynockpodcast

We've been taken over by a few Krayts this episode.  Dee, Dallas, Chris Allen, and THE Zack Mathews discuss Gen Con and Wave 12 while Ryan is on vacation.  So COME ON AND SLAM! [00:00:00] Intros [00:10:00] Clearance Checks [00:15:00] GenCon Krayt Run/Fun Info [00:50:00] THAR SHE BLOWS [01:10:00] Wave 12 Preview Fly Better! Patreon.Com/mynockpodcast

All wings report in!  Today the Mynocks interview three members of Team England from the European Team Championships! Oliver Pocknell, Tom Reed, and Scott Reed join us to discuss the proper format of the tournament as well as some memorable moments. After that the group attempts to make some bold predictions about the Wave 11 Meta and what will win Gen Con! [00:00:00] Intros [00:04:00] Clearance Checks [00:12:00] European Team Championships [00:40:00] X-Wing Thought Dump [01:02:00] List Building Tips [01:18:00] Gen Con Prediction [01:26:00] Tips Here are the ETC Matchups: http://tourneykeeper.net/Team/TKTeam.aspx?TeamId=1681&Id=1350 Fly Better! Patreon.com/mynockpodcast

Hello nerf herders! Today we bring on Travis "The Johnson" Johnson to help us analyze the X-Wing Damage Deck.  Which is the worst crit in the game? Is the original Damage Deck ever useful? Has anyone ever lost a game due to Shaken Pilot? All that answered and more! [00:00:00] Intros [00:17:00] Crits Intro [00:39:00] Crit Types [01:58:00] How Bad For Your List? [02:04:00] Which Damage Deck? [02:14:00] What would you change?   Fly Better! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast

Hey Mynocks.  Dee does a passionate "State of X-Wing" address.  This episode may not be for everyone, but I believe Dee echoes a large chunk of the X-Wing Community. However to keep things light we have Dallas and his new Academy Pilot Shea to talk about how new players can get into the game.  There's also a fairly lengthy post bumper discussion on assorted topics.  Enjoy. [00:00:00] Intros [00:04:00] State of X-Wing Address [01:00:00] Shea's Space [01:27:00] Dallas' Dosey Doe Fly Better! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast

All wings report in...because we've brought you a great episode! This week the Mynocks preview the European Team Championships and place bets on who they think is going to win!  After that they preview the new (and crazy) Starviper Pilots and discuss if Thweek will be as gamebreaking as the internet thinks he is.  Finally we end on the B-Wing ship retrospective as well as upgrade card spotlights! [00:00:00] Intros and Beef! [00:06:15] European Team Championship [00:58:00] Star Vipers! [01:17:00] B-Wing Retrospective [01:30:00] Upgrade card spotlight! Fly Better!

Hello X-Wing Pilots! Dee steals the reins as lead host and guides the Mynocks in a discussion on the first Store Championship results of the new meta.  Dallas discusses how viable TIE Swarms are in the new environment, the way too early impact of the Wave XI ships are analyzed, and Farmer finally achieves his elusive X-Wing goal. [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Dallas' TIE Swarm Run/ Early Store Champs Data [00:32:00] HE DID IT! Plot Armor! [01:04:00] The New Ships/ New Meta    FLY BETTER! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast  

Good Afternoon X-Wing Pilots!  Today we've brought in a few guests from a country far far away...the UK!  European Champion George Dellapina joins us along with his son Simeon and co-pilot in crime Kevin Bellamy.  There's a spirited discussion on list building where George's decision to bring Leebo, YES LEEBO, to Euros instead of Dash Rendar is debated at length. [00:00:00] Intros [00:20:00] European Championships/ List Building [01:40:00] Ask a Mynock Week 2 FLY BETTER! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast    

Happy 4th of July X-Wingers (if you care)! Today we've brought on Jonathan Gomes, the famed creator of Panic Attack, to talk about control in the game of X-Wing.  We take a walk down memory lane to his 2014 and 2015 Worlds run and then follow up with all the various ways you can control your opponent on the board. [00:00:00] Intros [00:04:30] Who is Jonathan Gomes? [00:11:45] Gomes' Clearence Check [00:20:00] History of Control in X-Wing [01:36:00] Control in Your Squad Building [02:06:00] End Notes Fly Better! Patreon.Com/MynockPodcast

The mastermind behind Calen's Pride joins us today, the intelligent Calen Wong!  Have you ever been frustrated playing against Kanan Biggs?  Then you have this guy to thank!  We've got another long episode this week, but it's worth it because Calen has a ton of great advice/wisdom for both new and experienced pilots! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:04:00] Interview with Calen [01:20:00] State of Talonbane [01:40:00] HWK Retrospective [01:50:00] Upgrade Card Spotlight [02:15:00] Calen’s Tip FLY BETTER!   Patreon.com/MynockPodcast

X-Wing fans I've got two words for you: UNLIMITED! POWER!  Have you ever wanted to have more control over the board than you ever thought possible?  Well the new Scurrg Bomber will be your cup of tea!  We bring on Starslinger72 to discuss how the Scurrg will affect the game and what we should expect from its existence. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:08:00] Interview with Starslinger72 [00:42:00] Scurrg Preview [01:47:00] Ask a Mynock Questions: Week 1   FLY BETTER! https://www.patreon.com/mynockpodcast http://direman.com/direarms/comic.php?comicID=1  

Hello internet!  We've got a tremendous show for you today!  We bring on one of the top pilots in California, and the US, Debra Solley to talk about her views of the game. We find out some alarming information in regards to what her favorite Star Wars movie is, as well as what it's like playing the game as a lady in a room full of smelly wookies!  Speaking of wookies, the Auzituck gunship preview dropped and we ponder about how much better Biggs will be because of it :( [00:00:00] Intros [00:04:20] Debra Solley, the Howlrunner of California [01:00:00] Auzituck Preview [01:34:00] Raffle Winner and closing notes   Fly Better! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast

So much to talk about today! The Mynocks find themselves with two very interesting guests from the Shuttle Tydirium Podcast, who talk about their awesome narrative event happening at GenCon.  But who cares about them, more importantly the TALON BANE COBRA FIX IS COMING!  GET HYPED! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:00] What is Shuttle Tydirium? [00:21:00] Attack on Greyskull Base Narrative Event at GenCon [01:00:00] TALONBANE FIX (ie Guns for Hire preview)...... [01:51:00] A post nerf meta?   Here are some of the links mentioned in the cast! Link to Greyskull Base Rules and Missions: http://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxGM5RCgYyo9Y3UxTGMwNHRDNFU The Audiodramas: Episode 1:  https://youtu.be/ogb5CYggIzU Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xROSsxCENEw&t=2s Episode 3: https://youtu.be/HB79f7FfVDA Episode 4: coming soon Gencon event page: https://www.gencon.com/events/109079   Fly Better! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast  

Lots to cover this episode! We have new host, not to spoil it but he's handsome and yells GALACTIC HOLONET.  We tackle prize support in the news, TIE Aggressor preview, and take a look back at the Lambda shuttle!  Take a ride on the nostalgia train for a legacy format episode! Two hours of fun! [00:00:00] Intros and Gencon/Nationals Prize Support! [00:22:00] TIE Aggressor Preview! [01:06:00] Lambda Shuttle Ship Retrospective [01:37:00] Upgrade Card Spotlight [02:05:00] Tips! Check out our Patreon! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast

We've returned to real content! The Mynock crew takes a look at some of the main trends happening at Worlds and what it means for your upcoming store championship.  Ryan attempt to understand Juggler's Meta Analyzer, Dee tells us why certain things are "broken", and Dallas does Dallas things. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:04:00] Worlds: How did we do? [00:25:30] Worlds: Stats [00:52:00] Dee's Mini State of the X-Wing [01:35:00] What are we flying for Store Champs? [01:53:00] Shout Outs Fly Better! Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/mynockpodcast      

Hello Pilots!  Before we dive deep into worlds discussion we at the Mynock Podcast are taking on the subject of X-Wing Floor Rules!  To help us in this venture we have three time world champion Paul Heaver on!  I CAN HOLD IT! [00:00:00] Intros [00:08:00] Dialgate: The Incident [00:28:00] The Aftermath: Cheaters [00:43:00] Floor Rules? [01:19:00] What did we LIKE about Worlds? Next week we'll be back with more strategy to get you ready for Store Champs! Fly Better! https://www.patreon.com/mynockpodcast

The 2017 X-Wing World Championship has now concluded and we are happy to bring you interviews with every single member of the Top 16!  These guys discuss their squads, how they list build, and more! Here are the interviews: [00:01:17] Kyle Lehmbecker [00:04:36] Travis Cooper [00:08:46] Tyler Tippett [00:15:22] Kevin Leintz [00:19:34] James Matchett [00:22:23] Wayde Stover [00:28:03] Jaren Foss [00:33:39] Travis "The Johnson" Johnson [00:37:39] Mishary Alfaris [00:43:46] Andrew Bunn [00:49:09] Duncan Howard [00:58:10] Marcel Manzano [01:04:51] Nick Belle [01:09:47] Gerry Russell [01:17:14] Nand Torfs [01:21:32] Justin Phua   FLY BETTER! Patreon.com/MynockPodcast

We are 2017 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP inbound!  Need something to listen to on your long flight? We've got you covered!  Check out our lineup for this week! [00:00:00] Patreon Thank You! [00:08:00] Farmer Nickname [00:12:30] World's Prep Part III [01:00:00] Loopn' Chewie World Championships! [01:04:30] Store Champs are coming! [01:18:00] Episode 8 Trailer Talk [01:35:00] Patreon Update!   Don't forget to FLY BETTER! Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mynockpodcast

Turn off those targeting computers because there are only TWO WEEKS LEFT until the X-Wing world championships.  This episodes we get World's 2016 runner up Kevin Leintz joins us to talk about his views of the Meta and what you should look out for in all three factions.  Check out the timestamps below! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:30] Kevin's Thoughts on the Meta: Empire [00:40:00] Rebels [01:12:00] Scum [01:35:00] Closing Thoughts FLY BETTER! and PLEASE check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mynockpodcast

The 2017 X-Wing World Championships will be soon upon us!  With that horrifying thought in mind the Mynocks analyze the Regional Results of the last few months to see what nuggets can be found within them.   No timestamps this week, we've got two hours of list discussions and Regional Round Ups! FLY BETTER!