Arsenal Pass - Flesh and Blood Podcast

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What's Arsenal Pass - Flesh and Blood Podcast about?

Welcome to Arsenal Pass, a Flesh and Blood podcast for players by players all about strategy, leveling up and the latest news in the world of Rathe. Your hosts are Brendan Patrick, Flesh and Blood commentator and former Calling top 8 competitor. Alongside him Hayden Dale, Calling 2019 Sydney champion and Flesh and Blood writer. Get in touch with us and submit your questions for the show by email to [email protected]

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Arsenal Pass - Flesh and Blood Podcast episodes:

06.20.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep167 - US National Champs + Mailbag
This week Hayden and Brendan breakdown Day 1 of US Nationals, as well as answer a ton of questions fielded from listeners on Twitter and Discord. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and...
06.13.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep166 - Zen, The Best Deck
This week Hayden and Brendan discuss the question at the tip of everybody's tongue in lead up to Nationals; Is Zen the best deck? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
06.06.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep165 - Meta, MST Draft, and PCG w/ Matt Rogers
On episode 165 of Arsenal Pass, we're joined by Matt Rogers to talk Part the Mistveil constructed meta, draft, and Matt's successful card grading company 'PCG'. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and...
05.30.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep164 - Part the Mistveil Classic Constructed Impact
This week Hayden and Brendan talk the impact of Part the Mistveil on the Flesh and Blood Classic Constructed Metagame. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
05.24.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep163 - Part the Mistveil Pre-Release Tips
This week Hayden and Brendan break down their top tips for Flesh and Bloods newest set, Part the Mistviel. We also revisit some of our grades and talk about what cards we got right, and what cards we got wrong. Patreon:...
05.15.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep162 - Part the Mistveil Limited Set Review
This week Hayden and Brendan review all the commons and rares for the upcoming limited set Part the Mistviel; Each card gets a rating from A to D. A is the best of the best, these cards are ones that will...
05.09.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep161 - Part the Mistveil First Look
This week Hayden and Brendan give there opinions on Flesh and Blood's upcoming set Part the Mistveil. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
05.02.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep160 - Top Rogue Decks in the Meta
This week Hayden and Brendan talk about the top rogue decks in the meta (Viserai, Max Nitro, Kano, Dawnblade Dori, etc). Information Cascades Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/information-cascades-in-magic/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
04.25.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep159 - Information Cascades (Card Game Theory)
This week Hayden and Brendan talk about one of Magic the Gathering's most famous articles; "Information Cascades" by Patrick Chapin. Information Cascades Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/information-cascades-in-magic/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
04.18.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep158 - Full Meta Breakdown (Post Dromai)
This week Hayden and Brendan break down the Flesh and Blood constructed metagame without Dromai. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
04.11.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep157 - How to Sideboard
This week Hayden and Brendan break down sideboarding in Flesh and Blood. Are you building with [60+15] or [52+23] are you looking for just an [80] card deck every time? When do you prioritize synergy over impact cards and what...
04.04.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep156 - 3 Years of Arsenal Pass
We have reached the 3 year anniversary of Arsenal Pass. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! Tune in this week to hear us wax reminiscent on how we met and what we almost called this podcast!...
03.28.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep155 - 2024 Pro Tour Los Angeles Recap
From the group dinners to techno to sleeplessness to wizardry to content creator events - we cover it all from Wednesday to Sunday. We weigh in on the limited twitter drama, reflect on our testing process and discuss some of...
03.22.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep154 - Pro Tour LA Preview! w/ Sam O'Byrne
Pro Tour LA is this weekend! There's a storm brewing and we have Sam to guide us through both in the podcast this week and the booth for the event. We discuss the nature of split format testing and preparation...
03.14.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep153 - How to Select a Deck
Choose your weapon! The decision tree for which deck to choose has many potential branches and pitfalls. While there are some rewards to being a specialist, the ability to pivot to or lock in the right deck early can provide a...
03.07.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep152 - Locked on Ka*o w/ Peter Buddensiek
The Kano Council has convened and our favorite firelord friends have submitted Peter Buddensiek to discuss potential decks for Pro Tour Los Angeles. There are plenty of decks that are worth exploring and some of the basic deck philosophies might...
02.29.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep151 - FaB's Most Complex Metagame w/Tariq Patel
Two podcast hosts. One two time National Champion. Tariq Patel joins us this week to discuss almost every hero available and all our thought processes as we evaluate what's developing. Don't miss our thoughts on navigating an open, complex metagame....
02.22.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep150 - Road to Nationals Week 1 Rundown
We have results, data, and a sponsor. While additional data came to light after the recording session, that doesn't stop our lively discussion for the metagame this week. Fatigue as a strategy, what the different levels are in the current...
02.14.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep149 - Classic Constructed HONEST Power Rankings
Prism has entered the chat - and we have a lot to say. We discuss draft strategy, how Kayo serves as an efficient gatekeeper, why Bravo is ever present and why aggressive styles might be struggling to find a hero...
02.08.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep148 - Heavy Hitters Classic Constructed Meta
This week Brendan and Hayden break down the updates to the Classic Constructed meta off the back of Flesh and Blood's newest set Heavy Hitters. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden...
01.30.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep147 - Heavy Hitters is FAB's Best Limited Set w/Lead Developer Bryan Gottlieb
This week, we sit down with Lead Game Developer Bryan Gottlieb to discuss everything from the current state and lean of FAB, entry points for new players and rewarding invested players, and balancing everyone's experience to raise all the boats...
01.24.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep146 - Heavy Hitters Limited Set Review
The Heavy Hitters Limited Set Review. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
01.19.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep145 - Heavy Hitters is Welcome to Rathe 2.0
Hayden and Brendan discuss the upcoming Flesh and Blood set Heavy Hitters Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale
01.11.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep144 - Stop PUNTING Away Your Wins
Punting is a problem that plagues more than sports aficionados. While not every situation is a clear punt, eliminating punts from your game is one of the best ways to increase your wins and start focusing on improving your macro...
01.05.2024
Arsenal Pass Ep143 - Rhinar WILL win a Pro Tour in 2024
In our first pod of 2024 we discuss how Rhinar WILL win a Pro Tour and cover some initial thoughts on Heavy Hitters limited. Hopefully, we bury the great-axe on the PTI system and our commentary on invites that can...
12.28.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep142 - Why You Should ONLY Play 1 Hero
To specialize or not to specialize...there are advantages to going deep on one hero and learning every nuance of every matchup. Many of 2023's tournaments of have been won by specialist players. Discover what defines a specialist and what that...
12.21.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep141 - Flesh and Blood 2023 Year in Review
Flesh and Blood's 2023 year in review! We have spoilers to review (and tease), a year to recap, and many opinions and thoughts on the new restriction system. We'll go through our highs, our lows, on and off the table....
12.14.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep140 - Should New Hero’s Impact The Meta (Mailbag)
We are in the offseason and that means we are outsourcing our topic this week! Burning questions have amassed on twitter, YouTube comments, and our Patreon discord and we do our best to deliver insightful answers. Brendan provides the hot...
12.07.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep139 - Thawing Out The New Meta
There's a flurry of news and exciting things to discuss. From Heavy Hitters mechanics and philosophy, the living legend system, how to pave your way to larger FAB events. Our main topic centers on Iyslander's rotation, and what we can...
11.30.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep138 - How to Build a Testing Team
The competitive FAB world is getting more prepared with every large event. If you're an aspiring pro player or someone who is looking to dip their toes into a ProQuest - we have advice and guidance for groups large and...
11.23.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep137 - World Championship Recap (Barcelona)
This week, we have the privilege to discuss a massive weekend in FAB. One of the best things about not succeeding are the learnings and introspection it triggers. There are a lot of personal hits and misses, plus some pros...
11.16.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep136 - Worlds is a Solved Meta?
Brendan has spent 12-15 hours a day playing FAB for the past few days and Hayden just landed and came straight to draft and record. We've got some of our first impressions of draft and the decks we expect in...
11.08.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep135 - Dash I/O is... Busted?
Things just got a lot more complicated. Brendan and Hayden talk about the recent break out deck from The Calling Melbourne, Dash I/O. What does this mean for the World's Classic Constructed Meta? Is Dash I/O actually broken or did...
11.02.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep134 - The World Championship Metagame Guide
Brendan and Hayden break down the layers of the metagame surrounding worlds. Learn what we consider as "the Dromai imperative", how to navigate a non-linear metagame and what early choices you can make to succeed in this environment. Hayden will...
10.25.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep133 - The Calling Dallas
Dromai came in droves to Dallas and ended up on top. We discuss the top 3 heroes represented in the Dallas metagame and how they might impact the World Championships. Will Katsu and Fai emerge? Will Bravo finally seem good...
10.19.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep132 - Hayden’s Taipei Heights
Taipei concluded in a flurry of 6 heroes represented in the top 8 with Azalea landing on top. Hayden attended and managed to collect a few great stories and insights. We discuss the Dromai list that Nick Butcher navigated to...
10.12.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep131 - Bright Lights Draft Impressions w/Tariq Patel
Tariq Patel joins Brendan and Hayden riding the high of release weekend. The trio attempts to dissect and discuss their thoughts on Drafting Bright Lights. We also discuss the recent removal of draftfab.com and speculate on the rationale. We also...
10.05.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep130 - Bright Lights First Impressions
Off the back of two pre-releases each, Brendan and Hayden break down their thoughts on Bright Lights; What's the strongest hero/strategy? Are Evo's overpowered? Does Bright Lights have meaningful deckbuilding decisions and skill expressive gameplay? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify:...
09.27.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep129 - Bright Lights Set Review
Brendan and Hayden break down every card in Flesh and Blood's new set 'Bright Lights' and give each card a rating based on how they expect the card to perform in limited (Commons and Rares) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify:...
09.21.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep128 - Arsenal Pass Ep128 - Banned and Suspended (Not What You Expected)
In today's episode, Hayden and Brendan break down the recent banned and suspended announcement, as well as go over Bright Light spoilers. This episode also features and special guest appearance from The Teklo Foundry walking us through the secrets of...
09.14.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep127 - Dash Masterclass w/Sam Sutherland
In today's episode, Hayden and Brendan are joined by Australian National Champion Sam Sutherland for a complete Dash masterclass. Sam is a true Dash specialist and has brought the hero to multiple top finishes in the past year. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us:...
09.07.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep126 - Why You Aren’t Winning Events
In today's episode, we delve deep into the strategies of winning high-level competitive card game tournaments. From understanding the ever-evolving meta, to employing psychological tactics that can give you an edge, to the art of choosing and modifying your deck...
08.31.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep125 - Kano’d At Nationals
This week we break down the past weekend of Nationals - with some notes on various tournaments in addition to our own experiences. We open Hayden's Gold Foil and discuss the upcoming releases. We close with the dichotomy of Kano...
08.24.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep124 - The Nationals Metagame
This week we are breaking down exactly what we expect to see as Nationals season kicks off this weekend across the world. With eyes on regions far and wide, to the Calling and Nationals in Las Vegas. Don't miss this...
08.16.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep123 - The Tri-Wizard Roundtable w/MajinBae
Majinbae joins us this week to discuss Wizard in the current meta. Why is Isylander having so much success? Is Warmonger's actually good? What does good preparation look like and how does one get ahead of the current metagame trends...
08.09.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep122 - Secrets to Success w/Pablo Pintor
Pablo Pintor joins us this week to discuss what it takes to be one of the best players in Flesh and Blood. We cover a range of topics including future classic constructed meta, Monarch draft, and early expectations for Flesh...
08.03.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep121 - Of Ice and Hammers in Birmingham
Brendan and Hayden break down the results from The Calling Birmingham and revisit some of their previous classic constructed meta evaluations. You could say they were "star struck" at the past weekends results. The show notes say that the top...
07.26.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep120 - Dusk Till Dawn Battle Hardened Results
Brendan and Hayden break down the recent Dusk Till Dawn Battle Hardened results in an effort to peel the layers back on the new classic constructed meta. Iyslander has emerged as an early winner and it's worth examining why. Warmonger's...
07.19.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep119 - The Future of Flesh and Blood w/ Bryan Gotlieb
Brendan and Hayden are joined this week by Flesh and Blood game designer Bryan Gotlieb to talk about the future of Flesh and Blood. Expect a deep dive on Dusk Till Dawn design, Monarch limited, a break down of all...
07.13.2023
Arsenal Pass Ep118 - Dusk Till Dawn Light Spoilers (+Generics)
Brendan and Hayden dive into the Light spoilers from Dusk Till Dawn. We ask a lot of double-headed questions, and attempt to flip the script on the new iteration of Prism. Boltyn has some new tools and some exciting generics...

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Arsenal Pass - Flesh and Blood Podcast episodes:

Arsenal Pass Ep167 - US National Champs + Mailbag

Arsenal Pass Ep166 - Zen, The Best Deck

Arsenal Pass Ep165 - Meta, MST Draft, and PCG w/ Matt Rogers

Arsenal Pass Ep164 - Part the Mistveil Classic Constructed Impact

Arsenal Pass Ep163 - Part the Mistveil Pre-Release Tips

Arsenal Pass Ep162 - Part the Mistveil Limited Set Review

Arsenal Pass Ep161 - Part the Mistveil First Look

Arsenal Pass Ep160 - Top Rogue Decks in the Meta

Arsenal Pass Ep159 - Information Cascades (Card Game Theory)

Arsenal Pass Ep158 - Full Meta Breakdown (Post Dromai)

Arsenal Pass Ep157 - How to Sideboard

Arsenal Pass Ep156 - 3 Years of Arsenal Pass

Arsenal Pass Ep155 - 2024 Pro Tour Los Angeles Recap

Arsenal Pass Ep154 - Pro Tour LA Preview! w/ Sam O'Byrne

Arsenal Pass Ep153 - How to Select a Deck

Arsenal Pass Ep152 - Locked on Ka*o w/ Peter Buddensiek

Arsenal Pass Ep151 - FaB's Most Complex Metagame w/Tariq Patel

Arsenal Pass Ep150 - Road to Nationals Week 1 Rundown

Arsenal Pass Ep149 - Classic Constructed HONEST Power Rankings

Arsenal Pass Ep148 - Heavy Hitters Classic Constructed Meta

Arsenal Pass Ep147 - Heavy Hitters is FAB's Best Limited Set w/Lead Developer Bryan Gottlieb

Arsenal Pass Ep146 - Heavy Hitters Limited Set Review

Arsenal Pass Ep145 - Heavy Hitters is Welcome to Rathe 2.0

Arsenal Pass Ep144 - Stop PUNTING Away Your Wins

Arsenal Pass Ep143 - Rhinar WILL win a Pro Tour in 2024

Arsenal Pass Ep142 - Why You Should ONLY Play 1 Hero

Arsenal Pass Ep141 - Flesh and Blood 2023 Year in Review

Arsenal Pass Ep140 - Should New Hero’s Impact The Meta (Mailbag)

Arsenal Pass Ep139 - Thawing Out The New Meta

Arsenal Pass Ep138 - How to Build a Testing Team

Arsenal Pass Ep137 - World Championship Recap (Barcelona)

Arsenal Pass Ep136 - Worlds is a Solved Meta?

Arsenal Pass Ep135 - Dash I/O is... Busted?

Arsenal Pass Ep134 - The World Championship Metagame Guide

Arsenal Pass Ep133 - The Calling Dallas

Arsenal Pass Ep132 - Hayden’s Taipei Heights

Arsenal Pass Ep131 - Bright Lights Draft Impressions w/Tariq Patel

Arsenal Pass Ep130 - Bright Lights First Impressions

Arsenal Pass Ep129 - Bright Lights Set Review

Arsenal Pass Ep128 - Arsenal Pass Ep128 - Banned and Suspended (Not What You Expected)

Arsenal Pass Ep127 - Dash Masterclass w/Sam Sutherland

Arsenal Pass Ep126 - Why You Aren’t Winning Events

Arsenal Pass Ep125 - Kano’d At Nationals

Arsenal Pass Ep124 - The Nationals Metagame

Arsenal Pass Ep123 - The Tri-Wizard Roundtable w/MajinBae

Arsenal Pass Ep122 - Secrets to Success w/Pablo Pintor

Arsenal Pass Ep121 - Of Ice and Hammers in Birmingham

Arsenal Pass Ep120 - Dusk Till Dawn Battle Hardened Results

Arsenal Pass Ep119 - The Future of Flesh and Blood w/ Bryan Gotlieb

Arsenal Pass Ep118 - Dusk Till Dawn Light Spoilers (+Generics)