Fly Better Podcast

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Welcome to the Fly Better Podcast, the best source to become an Ace Pilot! Every week Dee, Ryan, and Dallas bring you the latest news, tips, and deep dives into the world of X-Wing Miniatures.

Awarded the Best US X-Wing podcast at the 2018 Goldies. Now with 2 out of 3 hosts having won a Regional. Skreeeeeee!

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Fly Better Podcast episodes:

05.23.2023
Goodbye Better
The end of the hyperspace journey has finally arrived. We go through some of our all time favorite segments and thank those who joined us along the way...our friends.
05.16.2023
S7E06 - Talking X-Wing with Duncan Howard
This week we bring on X-Wing all star Duncan Howard to discuss his recent successes. Be sure to send your extra language Store Championship prizes to Chris Allen so he can help distribut them worldwide! Chris Allen 1319 Military Cutoff...
05.09.2023
S7E05 - Mentally Prepping for Store Champ Season
This week we talk about how you can get ready for upcoming store champs, and in addition tips for if this is your first competitive season!
05.02.2023
S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore
We bring on X-Wing Community leader Geoff Moore to talk about how you can help rebuild your local communities.
04.26.2023
S7E03 - Mail Call!
This week we are joined by Victor Cepeda to talk about his victory in a recent tournament in Chile, then we answer YOUR burning listner questions!
04.18.2023
S7E02 - Hit Hit Eye with World Champion Niklas God
This week we bring on 2023 World Champion Niklas God to talk about his tremendous run. After a bit of precarious start, Niklas managed to cement the power of the First Order as the top faction in the universe! Niklas'...
03.30.2023
S7E01 - Hit Hit Blank with Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox
Worlds has concluded in spectacular fasion! This week we bring on 2023 Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox to talk about his rise from the ashes to make it to the final table. Andrew's List https://yasb.app/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d;=v9ZhZ20Z564X125W204W105Y566X127W105Y565X116W381W105Y218X119WW11WWY184XW60WW&sn;=Worlds%202023%20-%20Andrew%20Cox&obs;= All Worlds Lists https://listfortress.com/tournaments/3583
03.21.2023
S6E11 - Worlds Primer 6 Imperial & CIS with Biophysical
This week we bring on Biophysical, the master of the Empire, to talk about how the bad guys can win worlds. Then we fumble in the dark trying to discuss Separatists. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
03.14.2023
S6E10 - Worlds Primer 5 Scum & Resistance with Raithos
This week we bring on Yet Another Squad Builder Man himself, Stephen Kim/Raithos, to talk about how Scum or Resistance can win worlds! Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes
03.07.2023
S6E09 - Worlds Primer 4 Sad Rebels with Wynand Coert
This week we bring on (mostly) loyal Rebel player Wynand Coert to discuss what the much malaigned faction can do to have a shot a worlds. (Spoilers: not a ton). Also we lament the return of the tyranny that is...
02.28.2023
S6E08 - Worlds Primer 3 Republic with Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett
We have a couple Republic LVO ALL STARS on the cast today to break down the faction. Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett have different ways to approach the Jedi/Clone flyers, but both are effective! Check out Encounters: Shattered Wastes...
02.22.2023
S6E07 - Worlds Primer 2 The First Order with Mitch Hurst
This week we continue our road to Worlds by talking about what the First Order has to offer! LVO Runner Up* Mitch Hurst joins us to talk about why his 6 ship FO squad could be the one to look out...
02.14.2023
S6E06 - Worlds Primer 1 with TO Chris Allen
Worlds 2023 Tournament Organizer Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about all the important Judging items YOU need to know before Worlds arrives next month! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-xwing-2023-world-championship-judges-travel
02.07.2023
S6E05 - Dooku, Durge, And Bombs Win LVO with James Stumbo
This week we bring on James Stumbo to talk about his excellent run at the Las Vegas Open! We talk about why people are wrong for attacking Dooku, and how three Bombardment Drones and dream can win big events. ...
01.24.2023
X-Wing 2023 Beginner Guide
OFFICIALAtomic Mass Games X-Wing DocumentsRules Forum UNOFFICIALUnofficial Updated Core Set Rulebook SQUAD BUILDERS Yet Another Squad Builder 2 Launch Bay Next Infinite Arenas PODCASTS/TWITCHSTREAMS Gold Squadron Podcast Hexiled Gaming Out Of The Mines Salt Mines Thule...
01.19.2023
S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico
This week Dee returns from being sick and the Fly Better team does a deep dive into Resistance Poe Dameron, a ship that both hosts feel should be explored more.
01.10.2023
S6E02 - The Taxation of Points Trade Routes with Travis and Jeremy
This week Ryan brings on Travis "A Johnson" Johnson and Jeremy Chamblee to talk about LVO Preparation. The three go over the pieces they feel are strong in each faction.
01.03.2023
S6E1 - Welcome to 2023 X-Wing
This week we muse about the future of X-Wing and answer some burning Listener Questions! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Nonsense [00:20:00] Future of X-Wing musings [00:40:00] RBCD: SoC Anakin and Obi-Wan [00:55:00] Listener Q&A;
12.13.2022
S5E41 - Andor Discussion with Spoilers Intended
This week the Spoilers Indended crew joins the cast to take a break from X-Wing and chat about Andor! Learn more about Spoilers Indended here: https://www.spoilersintendedpodcast.com/
12.06.2022
S5E40 - PAX Roundup with Phil Karash
This week Phil Karash comes on to talk about his PAX winning squad as well as whether Balto is more popular than Jason Derulo? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates/Balto [00:10:00] RPCD: Lin Gaava [00:25:00] ABZ with Phil [00:25:00] Vader Defender wins! [01:10:00]...
11.29.2022
S5E39 - Tournament Structures with Chris Allen
This week Chris Allen joins the podcast to talk about his excellent essay on tournament structures in X-Wing. Then Hotshots and Aces II points are brought to court to be judged by all! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] Tournament Structures [01:10:00] Hotshots...
11.22.2022
S5E38 - Resistanning for Nimi
This week Ryan tried to convince Dee that Nimi is a resistance piece players are overlooking. Also, the topic of preparation and objective focused squadbuilding mindsets are brought to the table. Finally, Poe or Lando? This week we talk about...
11.15.2022
S5E37 - A Formal Apology To Ahkter
This week we talk about some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion [00:58:00] Nordic WOQ Top 8 [01:25:00] Australian WOQ Top 4 [01:35:00] Political(?)...
11.08.2022
S5E36 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell
This week we bring on Golden State Games WOC Top 4 player Herman Ruddell the Third to talk about why several of the new BoY Pilots should be taken seriously. Following that we breakdown the top 12 lists from the...
11.01.2022
S5E35 - Nashcar
POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS SLIPPY BLINK CHASTAIN LOCKY POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
10.25.2022
S5E34 - Exogol Top 16 Roundup
TOP 16 OF EXOGOL HYPE TRAIN AND DACE THE ACE BONEARM! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:10:00] RPCD: DACE THE ACE BONEARM [00:30:00] Exogol Top 16 Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aerodome/aerodome-season-1
10.24.2022
After Dark II: Aerodome Preview with Wade Piche
The cast sits down with the lead designer of Aerodome, a new competitive dogfighing card game. https://www.aerodomegame.com/ https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/f1cffe97-43fb-49c6-b333-f61c1033a588/landing
10.18.2022
S5E33 - What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter?
This week we talk about Maarek Stele, marketing in X-Wing, and the Quebec WOQ! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: Maarek Stele [00:40:00] What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter [01:05:00] Quebec WOK Isophane Initiative Golden State Games Worlds...
10.11.2022
S5E32 - Meta Talk with Ben Doyle
This week we bring on Ben Doyle, Krayt Cup MVP, to talk about the Meta as well as some Rebel Alpha Strike archtypes. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: Bodica Venj [00:21:00] Meta overview from start to end [00:38:00] Rebel Alpha Strike...
10.04.2022
S5E31 - We're Feroph to the Races
This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: "IG-111" [00:18:00] Squad Spotlight: Feroph, Vader, Iden, Jingo, Jingo, Wampa [00:58:00]...
09.27.2022
S5E30 - The White Walkers and Hotshots & Aces II
This week Krayt Cup Champions The White Walkers dog about their underdog story, as well as their excitement for the new Hotshots and Aces pack! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:04:00] RPCD: "Aayla Secura" [00:12:00] Hotshots Aces 2 [00:45:00] Krayt Cup White Walkers...
09.21.2022
S5E29 - Faction Identity Part 2
This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Static" [00:20:00] Faction Identity First Order [00:50:00] Faction Identity Republic [01:10:00] Faction Identity CIS Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State...
09.13.2022
S5E28 - Faction Identity Part 1
This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Kare Kun [00:20:00] Faction Identity Rebel [00:40:00] Faction Identity Empire [01:05:00] Faction Identity Scum [01:25:00] Faction Identity Resistance Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative...
09.06.2022
S5E27 - Game Design Talk and NOVA Open
This week Raithos joins again to talk Game Design as Well as NOVA Open! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Foreman Proach [00:15:00] Game Design Musings [00:58:00] Nova Open Top 8 XTC Finals TTO Link: https://www.tabletop.to/xwing-team-championship-2022-final-stage/ladder Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden...
08.30.2022
S5E26 - Team Canada on Top
This week we bring on the Captain of Team Canada from XTC, Cam Murray, to talk about how they were able to bring home the victory against the entire world! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Captain Oicunn [00:28:00] XTC Talk with...
08.23.2022
S5E25 - Why Do We Hate Salvage?
[00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:12:00] RPCD: A-Wing Wedge [00:20:00] Salvage and Scenario Talk [00:58:00] Dragon Deep (deep...) Dive Fly Better! Jawathon Fundraiser: https://fundraisefortelethonkids.raisely.com/jawathon2022 Isoplane Initiative: https://www.hexiledgaming.com/isoplaneinitiative Golden State Games Worlds Qualifier
08.16.2022
S5E24 - Curled Paw Creatives Shills
This week Gencon Runner Up Andrew Nuckols joins the podcast to talk about his choices, squad selection, and game winning strategy! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: "O-66" [00:26:00] Nuckols is Really Good [01:10:43] Gen Con Roundup Fly Better! Jawathon Fundraiser:...
08.02.2022
S5E23 - A Philosophical Discussion of Droid Sentience
This week Ryan and Dee breakdown the Top 4 of the Lone Star Open then discuss Ryan's Gen Con list. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Hawk" [00:16:00] Lone Star Open [00:48:43] Gen Con Prep Fly Better!
07.26.2022
S5E22 - Fly Better Mailbag
This week Dee and Ryan answer listener questions! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: "Quickdraw" [00:27:00] Listener Questions Fly Better!
07.19.2022
S5E21 - Krayt Cup, Ministravaganza, and Malachor
This week guest Chris Allen brings Krayt Cup back from the dead, and Andrew Oehler says why 4 U-Wings is dangerous. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] Krayt Cup! [00:20:00] Ministravaganza Recap [01:05:00] Malachor Round Up Fly Better!
07.12.2022
S5E20 - Are You Tall or Wide?
This week Dee and Ryan touch upon a variety of topics, including the main difference between tall and wide squads. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] RPCD: Greer Sonnel [00:20:00] Meandering Discussion on Monkey Island [01:02:00] Tall vs Wide Fly Better!
06.28.2022
S5E19 - XTC First Impressions
This week we look at every XTC team and pick our favorite squad to break down!
06.21.2022
S5E18 - Sullust Roundup with Jorge Castaneda
This week we are joined by Sullust Top 8 player Jorge Castaneda who talks about his inventive Han double Firespray squad. [00:02:00] RPCD: Old Teroch [00:17:00] Interview with Jorge [00:55:00] Gold Squadron Galactic Qualifier Sullust Roundup https://tabletop.to/sullust-galaxies-2022-qualifier/lists Fly...
06.14.2022
S5E17 - Galactic Conquest and Battle of Yavin
This week we talk about the new Galactic Conquest mode we're launching, as well as the amazing spoilers in the Battle of Yavin pack coming in 2022. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:08:00] Galactic Conquest [00:20:00] Battle of Yavin Reveals [01:28:00] After Dark:...
06.07.2022
S5E16 - May Points Roundup Part 2 and Actual Tournament Result
This week we finish out our hot takes on the points update, then discuss the Richmond Open and UK Games Expo top performing lists. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] Points Discussion: Resistance, Republic, CIS [00:55:00] Richmond Open [01:16:00] UK Games Expo [01:51:00]...
06.01.2022
S5E15 - May Points Roundup Part 1
This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting? [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:20:00] RPCD: Vizier [00:33:00] Points Discussion: Rebels, Empire, Scum, First Order [01:30:00]...
05.25.2022
S5E14 - May 2022 Points Update with AMG's Pagani and Plummer
This week we are joined by AMG X-Wing developers Will Pagani and Michael Plummer to discuss the recent changes to rules, points, and the ban list.
05.17.2022
S5E13 - Community Building with Kieran Simske
This week we talk about how to build local communities. What sorts of things can we do to attract new players and keep leagues interesting? [00:00:00] Intros [00:06:00] RPCD: Thane Kyrell [00:28:00] Rebuilding Our Local Communities [01:00:00] Z95 Reveals...
05.10.2022
S5E12 - Take My Breath Away
As Farmer shows his complete lack of 80s musical knowledge, Dee and Raithos discuss Z95 Spoilers and the CIS Gauntlet. [00:00:00] Intros/80s Music Talk [00:10:00] RPCD: Sun Fac [00:40:00] Z95 and Rogue Class Spoilers [01:24:00] CIS Gauntlet Fly...
05.03.2022
S5E11 - Scum and Republic Gauntlet Talk
This week Dee cracks open the bourbon to talk about why Rook Kast and Maul in the Gauntlet are so nutty. Oh and I guess Bo-Katan too. [00:00:00] Intros [00:05:00] RPCD: Wolffe [00:29:00] Scum Gauntlet [01:25:00] Republic Gauntlet ...

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Fly Better Podcast episodes:

Goodbye Better

S7E06 - Talking X-Wing with Duncan Howard

S7E05 - Mentally Prepping for Store Champ Season

S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore

S7E03 - Mail Call!

S7E02 - Hit Hit Eye with World Champion Niklas God

S7E01 - Hit Hit Blank with Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox

S6E11 - Worlds Primer 6 Imperial & CIS with Biophysical

S6E10 - Worlds Primer 5 Scum & Resistance with Raithos

S6E09 - Worlds Primer 4 Sad Rebels with Wynand Coert

S6E08 - Worlds Primer 3 Republic with Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett

S6E07 - Worlds Primer 2 The First Order with Mitch Hurst

S6E06 - Worlds Primer 1 with TO Chris Allen

S6E05 - Dooku, Durge, And Bombs Win LVO with James Stumbo

X-Wing 2023 Beginner Guide

S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico

S6E02 - The Taxation of Points Trade Routes with Travis and Jeremy

S6E1 - Welcome to 2023 X-Wing

S5E41 - Andor Discussion with Spoilers Intended

S5E40 - PAX Roundup with Phil Karash

S5E39 - Tournament Structures with Chris Allen

S5E38 - Resistanning for Nimi

S5E37 - A Formal Apology To Ahkter

S5E36 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell

S5E35 - Nashcar

S5E34 - Exogol Top 16 Roundup

After Dark II: Aerodome Preview with Wade Piche

S5E33 - What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter?

S5E32 - Meta Talk with Ben Doyle

S5E31 - We're Feroph to the Races

S5E30 - The White Walkers and Hotshots & Aces II

S5E29 - Faction Identity Part 2

S5E28 - Faction Identity Part 1

S5E27 - Game Design Talk and NOVA Open

S5E26 - Team Canada on Top

S5E25 - Why Do We Hate Salvage?

S5E24 - Curled Paw Creatives Shills

S5E23 - A Philosophical Discussion of Droid Sentience

S5E22 - Fly Better Mailbag

S5E21 - Krayt Cup, Ministravaganza, and Malachor

S5E20 - Are You Tall or Wide?

S5E19 - XTC First Impressions

S5E18 - Sullust Roundup with Jorge Castaneda

S5E17 - Galactic Conquest and Battle of Yavin

S5E16 - May Points Roundup Part 2 and Actual Tournament Result

S5E15 - May Points Roundup Part 1

S5E14 - May 2022 Points Update with AMG's Pagani and Plummer

S5E13 - Community Building with Kieran Simske

S5E12 - Take My Breath Away

S5E11 - Scum and Republic Gauntlet Talk