Mynock Squadron Podcast

Feeling burnt out?  Did you know that you can X-Wing in ways other than tense tournaments wherein crazed competitors engage in savage bloodletting over acrylic shinies? And that these other methods of X-Winging can actually be fun? Moisture Farmer takes command of this episode to remind Dee of that word...FUN. He leads a discussion of alternatives to the standard 100 point dogfight, and we spend the bulk of our enthusiasm on the terrific (and free!) Heroes of Aturi Cluster cooperative campaign. [00:00:00] Intros to other ways to play [00:04:30] FFGs reccomendations: Missions, Wave Restrictions, Furballs and more. [00:18:55] Hunger Games Variant and Epic Play [28:12:30] Hangar Bay Format and 2v2 games. [35:13:00] Random Squad Tournaments [45:00:00] Heroes of the Aturi Cluster [01:15:00] Show end and final notes! Shuttle Tydirium Podcast Hunger Games Star Gladiators Fab's Random Squadron Generator Heroes of the Aturi Cluster HotAC Video Example with Dallas and Ryan Workshop Threads Hunters of the Aturi Clus

With the offseason doldrums cramping our style, the Mynock Podcast is going a bit retro today.  We bring back some of our older segments in an attempt to drum up interesting conversation.  Dee discusses how Miranda makes his brain hurt, Texx tells us how to stay on the board, and Ryan tries to not be invisible to the masses.  Also, Imperial Firespray SHIP SPOTLIGHT! [00:00:00] Intros and Beef: S&V Vassal Challenge and Bumper Music SHOWDOWN [00:15:00] Actual News Begins: Imp Vets, Nationals Prizes [00:31:00] What we've been flying. [00:44:30] Ship Spotlight: Imperial Firespray [01:09:40] Upgrade Card Spotlight [01:23:55] Beginner and Advanced Tips [01:41:00] Show Close Link to David Sutcliffe's article: http://stayontheleader.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/strike-me-down-how-to-lose-at-x-wing.html   FLY BETTER!

This week we have a very special I Am Your Father's Day Special! Worlds 2015 Runner up Nathan Eide and his father Kevin join the show to discuss all things X-Wing.  Nathan goes through all of his winning lists and talks strategy while Kevin gives his insight into being the father of an X-Wing celebrity...he also gets a SICK burn in on Dee (who totally deserves it). 00:00:00 Pre Show Shout Outs 09:30:00 Eide Introductions 20:00:00 How did Nathan get so good and Advice for X-Wing Fathers 31:00:00 Nathan's lists and how he flew them. 01:01:00 Beginner and Advanced Tips FLY BETTER! Mynock Squadron Facebook Group Direman Comics Bell of Lost Souls

Hello Nerf Herders and Womp Rats! We have actually made it to EPISODE 20!  To celebrate, FFG was kind enough to reveal what is coming in Wave 9!  Armed with this newfound knowledge hosts Ryan, Dee, and Dallas speculate what kind of beautiful goodness is headed our way later this year...well...maybe.  They also discuss the average speed of FFG's cargo boat and if we would be better off giving our stuff to Pilgrims to ship for us. 00:00:00 - Intros, X-Wing Stars 00:04:40 - Dee be Beefn', where is "The Boat", Worlds Registration 00:12:00 - Wave 9 Main Discussion: Arc 170, TIE/sf, Fang Fighter, Shadowcaster 01:21:00 - Closing Notes Thanks so much for sticking with us! FLY BETTER! Mynock Facebook Group Direman Comics

A certain Podcast host won his home Regional and has managed to grow even more insufferable. He boasts, rants, then attempts to share some actual X-Wing insight on the topic of Variance.   We’re fresh off participating in the San Diego X-Wing Miniatures Regional at At Ease Games, and Mynock Squadron had a solid showing. Ryan defends his podcast credentials, Dallas trolls his way into the Top 4, and it’s an all Mynock final showdown between John Davis and one of our Hosts! Did Ryan make good on his promise to win?   Today you'll also hear Dee utterly fail to keep his ego in check, and also self-righteously soapbox at FFG forum posters who dared to have the temerity to complain about Regionals. Eventually, he gets around to sharing what little knowledge he does possess regarding the topic of Variance, and how to strategically approach it. (Dee is growing to love referring to himself in the third person, as Dee is the exceptionally handsome and intelligent paragon, in whose presence greatness can palpably

The X-Wing community has been busy as of late preparing their very best squadrons for the heated competition known as Regionals.  Hosts Ryan, Dee, and Dallas discuss the most recent regional tournaments and how different squads have fared.   Also, Dallas talks in detail about his Fresno victory and Ryan makes a BOLD proclamation about how his Regional may go.  (Which by the time you're listening has already gone by.) Intensify your forward deflector shields and FLY BETTER! Mynock Facebook Group Bell of Lost Souls Direman.com

In a land filled with U-boats and saggy old Emperors, one man continues to fly what some consider the "purest" X-Wing squadron...the TIE Swarm.  As per the Mynock creed, Dallas Parker [Texx] continues to stubbornly stick to his guns when it comes to his favorite archtype. As fate may have it, the "Crack Swarm" has vaulted to the top of the meta, and we have the man, the myth, the legend on to discuss it.   Also, we find out just how many snacks can fit in the NEW MILLENNIUM FALCON!  That's right, Heroes of the Resistance has been announced and we are eager to share with you our thoughts on just how good it can be. [00:08:30] - Heroes of the Resistance intoductions [00:14:30] - HotR Pilots: Rey Salm, T-70 Aces, and Core Poe vs Hero Poe [00:31:00] - HotR Upgrades: Hot Cocoa, Snap Snacks, and more! [00:40:00] - HotR Titles: FLOOPS! [00:50:30] - TIE Swarm 101 with Dallas Parker FLY BETTER! Bell of Lost Souls Mynock Facebook Group Direman.com  

Have you ever dreamed of flying in one of the most elite ships in the entire Imperial Fleet? Do you want to K-Turn and still take actions?  Do you want to fire an ion cannon THEN fire your primary? Do you want a FREE evade token for moving quickly through a dogfight?   Well then recruit, the TIE Defender might be for you!  This week Ryan and Dee interview possibly the greatest Defender Pilot in the history of X-Wing...the legendary Biophysical. Yes this is the guy who was WINNING by running just Rexlar Brath and Colonel Vessary...pre Defender fix!   So paint on some blood stripes and buckle up, it's going to be one heck of a ride. FLY BETTER! Bell of Lost Souls Facebook Group Direman.com

With the first batch of X-Wing Regionals in the bag, we examine successful squads. The first half-dozen Regionals of 2016 are history, and the environment has been defined (albeit not conquered) by "U-boat" Contracted Scouts.  In their meta-shaping wake, a variety of Imperial Aces contend with TIE Crack Swarms, tanky Rebels, and... A-Wing Swarms? And just so we aren't COMPLETELY useful, we close by quibbling over rules and stirring the drama pot. Fly Better!   Mynock Squadron Facebook Bell of Lost Souls Direman.com

After a few episodes of boasting, drama, and incredible self-admiration the Mynocks get back to doing what they do best...actual content.  We bring back our ship spotlight and upgrade card segments as well as discuss the news bomb dropped by Imperial Veterans.  So hit up your Admiral Snakbar and kick back for some fun! [00:00:00] Rules Clarifications [00:10:00] News! Imperial Veterans! [00:30:00] Ship Spotlight: YT-1300 [00:47:20] Upgrade Card Discussions [00:54:40] Rookie Tips [01:04:05] Advanced Tips [01:15:00] End Notes Fly Better! Mynock Squadron Facebook Bell of Lost Souls Direman.com South Wookiees Squadron Radio

Mudhole? Slimy? Our Podcast this is!  We've got a ton of amazing interviews with some top notch players this week.  So stick through the extra 20 or so minutes!  It'll be worth it we promise! 00:00:00 - Intros, Drama, Beef, and Nonsense 00:17:00 - Final Hoth Thoughts Roundtable 00:32:30 - Hoth Open Interviews 01:16:00 - Show Close/ final ramblings FLY BETTER! Mynock Podcast Facebook Group Bell of Lost Souls Direman.com

How's it going nerf herders! Now that we've regained control of our podcast we're ready to bring you more content.  NOW WITH A NEW FORMAT! Every week for an hour! This week we're happy to have on the force sensitive Jeremy Howard! [00:00:00] Vain and narcissistic introductions.  [00:05:00] Talking Imperial Aces with Jeremy Howard [00:29:00] Intentional Draw Hullaballoo [00:50:00] What's FFG doing about all this? Let's go waste time with our friends at the Toshi Station! FLY BETTER! Mynock Podcast Facebook Group Bell of Lost Souls Direman.com

Hey Everyone! We have an EXTRA SPECIAL SUPER SHOW! The hosts of the Mynock Podcast discuss some stuff, with some guy.  It's pretty good. Be as clumsy as you are stupid and listen to us! PODCAST BETTER!

"We have no choice General Calrissian, our ears can't repel awesome of this magnitude!" - Admiral Akbar probably. Welcome back to the Exogorth Maw! Don't worry we won't trick you into flying into our bellies.  While Ryan is away hosts Dee Yun, Steven Gonzales, and Brad Miller attempt to pick up the slack. Check the rundown: [0:00:00-0:30:55] Store Champ season report party, Ryan not invited [0:30:56-1:04:30] Fly Casual redux [1:04:31-1:46:35] X-Wing drama, accusations, and internet wildfires [1:46:36-2:01:30] New FAQ! [2:01:31-2:33:35] Wave 8 on competition tables [2:33:36-2:55:15] X-Wing tournament season changes [2:55:16-2:57:10] Shoutouts and close [Witty Star Wars Reference] FLY BETTER! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769399006625954/  

Alderaan may not be back, but we are! Today we have an amazing guest joining us, the first ever X-Wing World Champion Doug Kinney! He's here to talk about Flying Casual and other important stuff.  Check the rundown! [00:00:00] Interview with World Champion Doug Kinney [00:17:50] Campaign Against Cancer April 9th! [00:27:00] Tournament Updates! [00:30:18] Cards and Trays by Doug [00:45:20] Flying Casual and Better [01:08:00] Revisiting Balance. [01:12:40] The most lore friendly ships/cards [01:26:00] Ship spotlight, the Scumterceptor [01:38:00] Card Spotlight and Rookie Tips [01:59:00] Art of X-Wing: Squad Building [02:37:00] Final Words/ Shout-outs   Check out Doug's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ankenyconstructiontoys/ FLY BETTER!

After a long delay we finally escaped that Wampa cave and are back to Echo Base! Tons of goodies for you guys today, over THREE HOURS OF NONSENSE! Check out the rundown to see what's wizard [cringe]. [00:00:00]-[00:38:00] Interview with Worlds Top 16 player Drew Bishop [00:38:00]-[00:59:40] Game Balance and the TLT...are we being babies about it? [00:59:40]-[01:11:00] News: Hoth Open rewards and more. [01:11:00]-[01:49:30] The Punishing One is the ship Scum needs...and deserves. [01:49:30]-[02:22:00] Art of X-Wing: What is Fly Casual? Who are Fun Vampires? [02:22:00]-[02:29:00] Ethical Questions of Store Championships. [02:29:00]-[02:36:00] TIE/fo naming update! [02:36:00]-[02:46:00] TIE Advance ship highlight PART 2 (The Aces) [02:47:00]-[03:03:00] Upgrade Cards, Rookies Tips, and Advanced tips. [03:03:07]-[03:12:00] Closing Notes and SHOUT OUTS! FLY BETTER and check out our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769399006625954/

Hello fellow pilots, smugglers, Jedi, Sith, and Protocol Droids!  We have a show for you to listen to.  Is it any good? Ehhhhhhhhhhh?  Probably.  Check out the rundown and see if anything tickles your fancy! [00:00:00]-[00:44:00] Interview with Worlds Top 16 play Kári Kristinsson [00:44:00]-[01:06:40] What the hell is game ediquette? TAKE A SHOWER! [01:06:40]-[01:20:00] What Corran Horn is the best Corran Horn? [01:20:00]-[01:32:00] Unexpected moves...when do you do them? Are they worth it? YES...kinda... [01:32:00]-[02:00:00] Upgrade Cards, Rookie Tips, and Advanced Tips (Early this week I know). [02:00:00]-[02:15:00] Updates/corrections/stupid moments. [02:15:00]-[02:29:00] Mist Hunt Preview EXTRAVAGANZA! [02:29:00]-[02:37:00] TIE Advance ship highlight PART 1 (the scrubs) [02:37:00]-[03:03:07] Should Tournament Scoring Rules change? [03:03:07]-[03:15:00] Chewn' On Power Couplings and Answering E-Mails! So start a game of Dejarik and throw us on in the background! It's bound to be a good time.  FLY BETTER

Happy New year fellow Aces! We have a fantastic show to get you brains ready for Store Championships.  Ryan and Dee have already played in one and shall do their very best to impart some wisdom onto all you little dewbacks :) Here is the episode rundown: [00:00:00]-[00:58:00] Introductions and Interview with Aaron Bonar (Kinetic Operator) [00:58:00]-[01:13:00] TIE Advanced Prototype & Guidance Chip Preview [01:13:00]-[01:27:00] Ello Asty, Red Ace, Hobbie with Targeting Astromech, and Integrated Astromech [01:27:00]-[01:35:00] Let's name more TIE/FOs! Omega Leader = Lockdown [01:35:00]-[01:43:30] Important timing windows and FAQ Changes for your upcoming Store Championships! [01:44:40]-[01:54:50] Ryan and Dee's first Store Championship of the year! How'd we do? [01:54:50]-[02:15:10] Ship Retrospective: The Rebel Y-Wing, Upgrade Cards of the Week, and Beginner Tips. [02:15:10]-[02:41:50] Advanced Tips with Dee - Knowing Yourself and your bias [02:41:50]-[03:08:17] Another Buying Guide, Ending, and Force A

NOTE: This is a SPOILER PODCAST. If you havn't seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE!   Welcome back listeners! We are super excited to have seen the new movie and are itching to talk about it. But worry not, we have plenty of X-Wing craziness to discuss. Including: -Special Guest Brad Miller, a top 16 worlds finisher. -Force Awakens Discussion. -We discuss more Wave 8 Spoilers.   -Zeta Leader is now known as "Highroller". Spread the word!   -Defenders are BACK BABY!   -Starviper ship highlight!   -Why Wired is an amazing card.   -Dee discusses game theory and operations.   Grab a drink with Maz Katana and let us into your ears...and your hearts. And remember, FLY BETTER!  

Hosts Ryan Farmer and Dee Yun give a full preview of EVERYTHING we know about wave 8.  Skip forward to the 14 minute mark if you want to get straight to the previews (but you'll miss some Aturi Cluster discussion). Strap in because this is going to be a long, eventful, episode.  Such information includes: -Dee has "beef" with some of the other podcasts. Ryan doesn't/ -Agent Kallus is on the hunt, what ship should he go in? -So many new TIE Fighters! But are they any good? -Is the one ship meta imminent? -Tie FOs and T-70s will BE HERE for Store Championship season! -Scum gets their second PS9 Pilot, and he's awesome. Take a break from listening to Max Rebo and switch over to us! Remember to fly better!