Mynock Squadron Podcast

This week Asa Graf, of Back to Dials Fame, joins the Flyboys to talk about the major System Open Changes, CIS strategies, terrible Imperial Squads, and more!

This week the Flyboys bring on Oli Pocknell, your 2019 World Champion! He discusses his pursuits build a larger community and spread X-Wing's popularity. Make sure you stick around after the outro music to hear Mandalorian discussion! Fly Better! Oli's Worlds Battle Reports:  Mandalorian Mayhem Charity for Second Life:

The week we have a very special pair of guest all the way from Spain. Marcelo Soto and "Nino" Veiga were both member of Team Spain, who went on to win XTC, the largest team event in the world. They talk about their strategies, try to fix some jank, and give the flyboys a debate over two enemy animals. [00:00:00] Intro Questions [00:18:00] XTC Talk [00:40:00] Jank Tank [01:00:00] Spanish Nationals Fly Better! Marcelo's Jank Squad Nino's Jank Squad Dee's Jank Squad  

The Fly Better podcast is committed to bringing you an onslaught of new and exciting guests from around the world! This week we have on Alex Farley, who finished in the Top 4 in Worlds 2019. We find out what his favorite Star Wars movie is, how to fly a Mux swarm, what to do with a random Foreman Proach squad, and the finishing with a little Marvel Crisis Protocol talk! Fly Better!

The Flyboys talk about their experience at Worlds 2019.

The very best content that we put out every year, here are interviews with every member of the Top 16 from Worlds 2019. This is the one episode you don't want to miss and the very encapsulation of "Fly Better." Day 2 Lists: https://listfortress.com/tournaments/1193 Top 16 [00:02:00] Jesper Winstrom [00:07:24] David Kelly [00:12:00] Nicholas God-Nilsson [00:17:10] Pierre Buffiere [00:23:20] Justin Gerring [00:28:49] Paul La Rue [00:34:37] Michal Nowak [00:42:30] Duncan Howard Top 8 [00:58:00] Calen Wong [01:08:20] Paul Olson [01:15:20] Jonathan Kok [01:20:20] Bartosz Wójcicki Top 4 [01:30:30] Alex Farley [01:38:24] Mitch Raab Finalist [01:55:30] Dan Taylor World Champion [02:00:00] Oliver Pocknell Fly Better!

With Dee returning, the Flyboys take this final week before worlds to breakdown recent Grand Championship and Hyperspace results. No timestamps this week as it's all recap. With special guest Daniel Lim!

With the 2019 World Championships only a couple weeks away, the Flyboys breakdown the First Order, Resistance, Republic, and Separatists! The top contenders of each faction are discussed as well as a few fringe options. Helpful tournaments tips are sprinkled throughout as well. [00:05:00] First Order [00:35:00] Resistance [00:57:00] Republic [01:22:00] CIS Fly Better!

This week the Flyboys begin worlds prep by breaking down the original three factions. What toys do they have available to them? How can you fight back against the Nantex menace? What are the top faction archetypes and how are they vulnerable? All that and more is dissected and discussed! [00:07:00] Rebel Faction Breakdown [00:37:00] Empire Faction Breakdown [01:10:00] Scum Faction Breakdown Fly Better!

With worlds fast approaching guests Raithos and Mitch Hurst join the podcast to talk about the new Rules Reference update, as well as their impressions of the Meta moving forward. [00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] Rules Reference [00:50:00] Worlds Meta Talk Fly Better!

This week the Flyboys bring on Tom Harper, of Imperial Propaganda fame to talk about the Oceanic Team Championships! After enthralling tales from the land down under the group analyzes the points for the new Wave V ships! [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Oceanic Team Championships [00:49:00] Wave V Points Breakdown Fly Better!

As X-Wing fans eagerly await their fresh new Nantex and Republic Y-Wings, the Flyboys take a little look back at the Wave IV meta. With plenty of data to crunch (courtesy of Pink Brain Matter), Ryan and Dee look at the current state of the game. This includes a major Hyperspace Faction breakdown to benefit all those still hoping to do well at their local Trials. [00:00:00] Intros [00:08:00] Prize Support [00:28:00] Wave IV Summary/ Hyperspace Talk Fly Better!

The first ever Australian System Open and the first US Grand Championship took place this past weekend and the Flyboys are here to break them down! The Aus System Open Runner up Akhter Khan and Nova Champion David Kelley join us to look at the Top 8 squads from each event and what it means for the Meta moving forward. Then the groups talks about how to get over tough losses. [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Australian System Open [01:20:00] Nova Grand Championship [02:15:00] Getting over "it" Fly Better!

Dee has returned as one of the BEST members of team USA! He recounts his various matchups, best moments, worst moments, and a few other surprises. Then the Flyboys breakdown the Top 8 lists of the European Continental Championship, German Nationals, and Canadian Nationals. [00:00:00] Intros [00:02:00] ETC [01:00:00] European Continental Championship [01:45:00] German Nationals [02:18:00] Canadian Nationals Fly Better!

This week the pirate captain himself, Richard White (otherwise known as Kelvan Tiberius) joins us! Dee talks a bit more about his experience in Buenos Aires, a few surprising Hyperspace Trials results are discussed, and the Fireball + Vonreg's TIE are previewed! [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] Buenos Aires Open [00:22:00] Hyperspace Trails [00:54:00] Wave VI [01:15:00] Ricky Time! FLY BETTER!

With Dee still traveling back from Buenos Aries, Ryan brings on a few of the top players from Gencon: Mark Grawburg, Matthew Cary, Ryan Staniszewski, and the North Continental King himself Carson Wray. Topics up for discussion include: -Subverted Gencon Expectations -TIE Advanced Prototypes -Regen Mechanics -Upcoming Obstacles Packs Fly Better!

If you're looking for Gencon analysis you've come to the right place. Ryan, Dee, and Dallas take a look at the Top 14 lists from the North American Continental Championships and discuss some reasons why they worked, and if their success can be duplicated. [00:00:00] Intros/Shout-Outs [00:10:00] GenCon Results [01:57:00] San Diego Hyperspace Trial Congrats to our new Continental Champion, Carson Wray!

3 Time World Champion Paul Heaver joins the podcast today to send a call out for NOVA judges! Then, as Gencon draws near, the Flyboys take a look at what sets each faction apart.  Ryan tries to give some practice tips, and Dee ponders the viablility of double Decimator.  [00:00:00] Intros[00:03:00] Paul’s Call for Aid[00:12:00] Gencon Prep[01:28:00] Tournament Talk[01:52:00] Floor Rulezzzz Fly Better!

This week the Flyboys bring on judge extraordinaire Brent Wong to put a close on the pace of play and sharing dice discussion. However, Dee has some unfinished business with Ryan and the two argue the merits of Plasma Torpedoes vs Proton Torpedoes for far too long. [00:00:00] Intros [00:15:00] Dee's Roundup [00:20:00] Plasma vs Proton [00:55:00] Sharing Dice & Calling a Judge Don't forget to sign up for the Fly Better Grand Championships at LVO! https://www.facebook.com/events/473154766592085/

This week special guest Dión Morales joins the Flyboys as they talk about the pace of play in X-Wing. Farmer believes that more and more X-Wing games are reaching time, and not enough rounds are being played. What is the cause behind this? Is Farmer being crazy? The group tries to find an answer. [00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] Pace of Play [01:30:00] The Krayts vs Dee   Flight Club! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFdm0Tm_gs&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3P7S_Ef-fpcqiKRzxD-DFmge2KwYBhLoiHteTcn3Oolryzh83tvf3pZ48