Fresh and Buds

By Thomas Hendricks

What's Fresh and Buds about?

Fresh and Buds is a weekly Flesh and Blood TCG podcast where we delve into strategy, tournament results, spoilers, and more! Casually competitive, always fresh.

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Fresh and Buds episodes:

06.20.2024
149. Zen State, Talishar State, and Rosetta State
Buds! We are well into this Zen meta now! And Jotrick from Talishar is joining us to give his perspective as someone who has coded these cards! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
06.13.2024
148. Nats Season Is Here We Fear w/ Craig Krempels
Buds! The legendary Craig Krempels returns this week ahead of casting Nationals (and Tommy playing in it!). Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
06.06.2024
147. The Mistveil Heroes Are Here w/ Erika Forslöf
Buds! The wonderful Erika has returned! And along with her is the arrival of the MST heroes to CC legality! What’s the deal with that!? Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
05.30.2024
146. Part The Mistveil Constructed Set Review w/ Bill Lapage
Buds! Bill is BACK and Part the Mistveil is HERE! And we have once again read every card in the set and gave our thoughts! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
05.23.2024
145. Part the LoreVeil w/ DeadSummerArt
Buds! Kale from DeadSummerArt joins us once again as we chat LORE from the upcoming set, Part the Mistveil! Something is up with the moon… Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod Kale's links: https://linktr.ee/DeadSummer
05.16.2024
144. Part The Mistveil First Impressions w/ DMArmada
Buds! We have now seen pretty much ALL of Part the Mistveil! DMArmada joins us this week to help give our initial impressions of this set, which is measuring up to be a banger! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game...
05.09.2024
143. Going the Distance with Precons w/ Mister Viz
Buds! Gary returns! And he is ready to share his thoughts on precons and how great they are! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
05.02.2024
142. Kayo's ProQuest Season? w/ Florin-Cristian Loghin
Buds! Is Kayo on the LL speedrun? Our bud, Florin, joins us this week to chat about the implications of Kayo’s success and much more! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
04.25.2024
141. Beating Rhinar's Chest w/ Barraging Blake
Buds! THE Barraging Blake Meier joins us this week as we have a nice long chat about Rhinar, commentating, and more! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
04.18.2024
140. Requiem for a Dromai w/ Mara Faris
Buds! Here lies Dromai. Gone but not forgotten. Mara Faris, the empress herself, joins us this week to say goodbye to the Draconic Illusionist! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
04.11.2024
139. The Chi to Success w/ Dylan of TCG Talk
Buds! Chi! Chi!?!? CHI! Dylan of TCG Talk joins the show to chat about Chi and content creation! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
04.04.2024
138. Variance? In this Economy? w/ Cody Williams
Buds! We are back at it and diving into the wild controversy of the fabtcg world! And who better to chine in than the Fabled Runaway himself, Cody Williams! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
03.28.2024
137. The Best Game of FAB Yet??? w/ Br33zy
Buds! We are on the other side of Pro Tour LA weekend! Br33zy, aka Parker, joins us once again to chat about the weekend and all of the news that surrounds it! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! -...
03.21.2024
136. FAB's Best Teams Head To PTLA w/ Pat Shaw
Buds! TEAMS! (Miss you, Paul) Pat is back in a pinch to discuss what we expect out of Pro Tour Los Angeles this weekend! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
03.14.2024
135. Anticipating an Open Meta w/ Dagan White
Buds! This week we are joined by Dagan White once again! We get to catch up with Dagan and get his thoughts on how we can handle this “open” meta. Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree:...
03.07.2024
134. The Competitive Mindset w/ Michael Feng
Buds! This week we are joined by Michael Feng! We get to know Michael and chat about his ideas and thoughts on being a competitive Flesh and Blood player! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
02.29.2024
133. Drafting Like a Heavy Hitter w/ Nathan Crawford
Buds! This week we are joined by Nathan Crawford from The Card Guyz! We get to know Nathan and chat about the limited experience in HVY! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
02.22.2024
132. Grading Heavy Hitters Heroes w/ Aidan Kwasneski
Buds! This week we are joined by Aidan Kwasneski from Three Floating! We get to know Aidan and our grades for the Heavy Hitters Heroes! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
02.15.2024
131. What Do We Bring To RTN??? w/ Pat Shaw
Buds! Pat Shaw is back to parse out what the heck this meta is all about! Plus his adventures with Kassai so far! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
02.08.2024
130. The Genius of Heavy Hitters w/ Azz of Go Again Gaming
Buds! Azz from Go Again Gaming joins us once again as we chat about the debauchery that was The Calling: Hartford and the absolute genius that is Heavy Hitters limited. Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's...
02.01.2024
129. Heavy Hitters Constructed Set Review Part 2 w/ Bill Lapage
Buds! Heavy Hitters is finally here! So glad to welcome back Bill from The Spike Feeders to go in depth on every single card in the set! Part 2! Like, Comment, Subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Bill's links: https://twitter.com/BillTSF https://www.spikefeeders.com/ Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
01.25.2024
128. Heavy Hitters Constructed Set Review Part 1 w/ Bill Lapage
Buds! Heavy Hitters is finally here! So glad to welcome back Bill from The Spike Feeders to go in depth on every single card in the set! This is Part 1 and the second Part will come next week! Like, Comment, Subscribe! FRESH...
01.18.2024
127. Heavy Hitters Lore Mysteries w/ DeadSummerArt
Buds! Kale from DeadSummerArt joins us once again as we chat LORE from the upcoming set, Heavy Hitters! Why on earth is Rhinar here!? Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod Kale's links: https://linktr.ee/DeadSummer
01.11.2024
126. Victor Goldmane: Clash or Pass w/ MoBogsly
Buds! MoBogsly is BACK! This week we take a look at Victor Goldmane and what his deal is! Is he good? Is he Dagan White? Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod Mo's links: https://twitter.com/MoBogsly
01.04.2024
125. Hittin’ Heavy with Heavy Hitters Heroes w/ Craig Krempels
Buds! Trading Card Game legend, Craig Krempels, joins us once again! We talk about his role in the upcoming Queenstown celebration, his Nats performance, and the heroes of Heavy Hitters! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree:...
12.28.2023
124. Wishing 2023 Goodbye w/ MisterViz
Buds! It is the end of the year! And what a wild one it has been! This week we are joined by our bud, Gary, as we look back on what this year brought us! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie...
12.21.2023
123. Locally Grown Flesh and Blood w/ Bob T of Gilded Raven Games
Buds! This week we are joined by Bob T from the blossoming LGS, Gilded Raven Games in Somerset, NJ. We talk about his new store grew into THE spot for armories in the area. Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game...
12.14.2023
122. Evolving Flesh and Blood Coverage w/ Sam O'Byrne
Buds! This week we are joined by Sam O'Byrne from Three Floating! We get to know Sam and his thoughts on where coverage can go in the future. Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
12.07.2023
121. Brute's Needs From Heavy Hitters w/ Dex "Rhinarcerous" Phan
Buds! This week the Rhinarcerous himself joins us! Dex Phan is a longtime Brute Bud and we discuss what Brute could use from HEAVY HITTERS! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod Dex's links: https://twitter.com/rhinarceros https://www.youtube.com/@Rhinarceros
11.30.2023
120. In The Wake Of Iyslander w/ Daniel Rutkowski
Buds! We are joined once again by the incredible Daniel Rutkowski! We are entering a brand new meta with Iyslander LL’ing last weekend. So what does it all mean!? Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Merch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Tommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod
11.23.2023
119. Flesh and Bloodsgiving '23
Buds! It is Thanksgiving week here in the states, so we are taking a moment to talk about what we all are thankful for! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show for all of these years! Like, comment, and subscribe! FRESH...
11.16.2023
118. The Community Predicts Worlds!?!?
Buds! It is WORLDS week! Tommy hops on the mics to give his takes on where he sees the weekend going, as well as check in on what our wonderful community thinks. Please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Tommy's...
11.09.2023
117. To Boost or Not to Boost w/ Kappolo
Buds! We are back once again with The Swiss Prophet, The Notorious Biagi, Kappolo! We are going all in on all of the new Mechanologist stuff we have now from Bright Lights. Please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Kappolo's links:...
11.02.2023
116. FAB Hot Takes, Taylors, and Tommys w/ Taylor Morrow
Buds! Hot dudes and hot takes! Our dear friend Taylor joins us yet again to catch up, discuss the Arakni grind, give hot takes, and more! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Taylor's links: https://twitter.com/BattlebroTaylor https://linktr.ee/theattackactionpodcast Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
10.26.2023
115. Spooktacular ProQuests w/ Dagan White
Buds! We are back and we have one hell of a show this week as we are joined by the one and only, Dagan White! We get super spooooky and talk Proquests, Cryptids, and much more! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Mr. White's book: https://www.amazon.com/Visitation-Account-Van-Meter-Visitor-ebook/dp/B01LYWTK4X FRESH JUICE:...
10.19.2023
114. ProQuesting for Dummies w/ Pat Shaw
Buds! ProQuest season is finally upon us! We bring on our dear friend, Pat Shaw, to chat about our thoughts leading into the next few weekends and much more! FRESH JUICE: AN INDIE GAME PODCAST - https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePod Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Pat's links: https://twitter.com/PatSmashGood https://www.youtube.com/@offtherailstcg Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
10.12.2023
113. Bright Lights First Impressions w/ Mister Viz
Buds! We are joined this week by an OG Bud, Mister Viz! We are giving our first impressions of Bright Lights! Is it good, is it bad? What are the bright spots and the spots that left something to desire? Like,...
10.05.2023
112. Bright Lights Constructed Fresh Set Review w/ Bill Lapage
Buds! Bright Lights is finally here! So glad to welcome back Bill from The Spike Feeders to go in depth on every single card in the set! Like, Comment, Subscribe! Bill's links: https://twitter.com/BillTSF https://www.spikefeeders.com/ Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
09.28.2023
111. Bright Lights Lore: Making Sense of Metrix w/ DeadSummerArt
Buds! The hype for Bright Lights is more intense than ever and that means we have to welcome back Kale from DeadSummer Art to fill us in on all the lore and flavor we need for the new set! Like, Comment, and...
09.21.2023
110. Maxxed Out Metrix w/ Erika Forslof
Buds! This week we are joined by the wonderful Erika Forslof! We chat judging, Metrix, and more! Like, comment, and Subscribe! Erika's links: https://twitter.com/ErikaForslof Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
09.14.2023
109. Expansion Slots Are The Future w/ Chris from The Banished Zone
Buds! We are back this week and we are stoked about Expansions Slots in Bright Lights! Chris from The Banished Zone joins us as we discuss the potential implications of this new slot. Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Chris' links: https://www.youtube.com/ @banishedzonefab https://twitter.com/blueplunderrun Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
09.07.2023
108. Levia's New Hurdles w/ Pat Eshghy
Buds! This week we welcome Pat Eshghy from the Fabled Runaways team! We get to know Pat, talk about the state of Levia, and more! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Pat's links: https://twitter.com/PEshghy https://www.youtube.com/@tcgrunaways Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
08.31.2023
107. Briar's Finale and the Lexi Menace w/ DMArmada
Buds! This week marks the return of DMArmada to the show! We say goodbye to Briar and discuss the implications of this past weekend's results. Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Stephen's links: https://www.youtube.com/dmarmada https://twitter.com/armada_dm Tommy's links:https: //linktr.ee/freshbudspod
08.24.2023
106. Nats Season Has No Rails w/ Pat Shaw
Buds! Nationals season is finally upon us! We bring on our dear friend, Pat Shaw, to chat about our thoughts leading into the next few weekends and much more! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Pat's links: https://twitter.com/PatSmashGood https://www.youtube.com/@offtherailstcg Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
08.17.2023
105. Shifting Our FaB Perspective w/ Gorganian Tome
Buds! This week we are joined by Dylan from the incredible Video Essay Channel, Gorganian Tome! We have a great chat about everything from making armories more appealing to savory pancakes! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Dylan's links: Substack: https://substack.com/@dylancdavis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkj4IRiNdy-CeyeSQPKkYbQ Twitter: (at) gorganian tome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gorganiantome Tommy's...
08.10.2023
104. The Weirdest Meta Yet? w/ Taylor Morrow
Buds! Two years and going strong! Our dear friend Taylor joins us yet again to catch up, discuss this wild meta, and more! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Taylor's links: https://twitter.com/BattlebroTaylor https://linktr.ee/theattackactionpodcast Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
08.03.2023
103. UPF Has Some Bright Lights w/ William Nuckolls
Buds! This week we are joined by William Nuckolls from The Table Pit! We have a great chat about the new Flesh and Blood set, UPF, and more! Like, Comment, Subscribe! William's links: https://twitter.com/TableandLegs https://www.youtube.com/ @TheTablePit Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod
07.27.2023
102. Is Iyslander Turning Up the Heat? w/ Pablo Pintor
Buds! It is getting cold this summer with all of the Iyslander success! We have Pablo on to get to know the man behind sending 2 heroes to Living Legend status and to chat about how this new meta is shaking...
07.20.2023
101. Fresh Dusk Till Dawn Set Review w/ Bill Lapage
Buds! The Dusk Till Dawn set review is finally here! And as always, our dear friend Bill joins us in the labor of love that is this review! Huge shoutout to Greg for the editing job here and all the Buds that...
07.13.2023
100. Goodbye Outsiders, Hello Dusk Till Dawn w/ MoBogsly
Buds! Thank you so much for making it to episode 100 with me! This week MoBogsly joins us as we bid farewell to Outsiders and say hello to Dusk Till Dawn. Leave a Review, Rate, and Subscribe! Merch! https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbuds Mo's links: https://twitter.com/MoBogsly https://www.twitch.tv/mobogsly Tommy's links: https://linktr.ee/freshbudspod

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Fresh and Buds episodes:

149. Zen State, Talishar State, and Rosetta State

148. Nats Season Is Here We Fear w/ Craig Krempels

147. The Mistveil Heroes Are Here w/ Erika Forslöf

146. Part The Mistveil Constructed Set Review w/ Bill Lapage

145. Part the LoreVeil w/ DeadSummerArt

144. Part The Mistveil First Impressions w/ DMArmada

143. Going the Distance with Precons w/ Mister Viz

142. Kayo's ProQuest Season? w/ Florin-Cristian Loghin

141. Beating Rhinar's Chest w/ Barraging Blake

140. Requiem for a Dromai w/ Mara Faris

139. The Chi to Success w/ Dylan of TCG Talk

138. Variance? In this Economy? w/ Cody Williams

137. The Best Game of FAB Yet??? w/ Br33zy

136. FAB's Best Teams Head To PTLA w/ Pat Shaw

135. Anticipating an Open Meta w/ Dagan White

134. The Competitive Mindset w/ Michael Feng

133. Drafting Like a Heavy Hitter w/ Nathan Crawford

132. Grading Heavy Hitters Heroes w/ Aidan Kwasneski

131. What Do We Bring To RTN??? w/ Pat Shaw

130. The Genius of Heavy Hitters w/ Azz of Go Again Gaming

129. Heavy Hitters Constructed Set Review Part 2 w/ Bill Lapage

128. Heavy Hitters Constructed Set Review Part 1 w/ Bill Lapage

127. Heavy Hitters Lore Mysteries w/ DeadSummerArt

126. Victor Goldmane: Clash or Pass w/ MoBogsly

125. Hittin’ Heavy with Heavy Hitters Heroes w/ Craig Krempels

124. Wishing 2023 Goodbye w/ MisterViz

123. Locally Grown Flesh and Blood w/ Bob T of Gilded Raven Games

122. Evolving Flesh and Blood Coverage w/ Sam O'Byrne

121. Brute's Needs From Heavy Hitters w/ Dex "Rhinarcerous" Phan

120. In The Wake Of Iyslander w/ Daniel Rutkowski

119. Flesh and Bloodsgiving '23

118. The Community Predicts Worlds!?!?

117. To Boost or Not to Boost w/ Kappolo

116. FAB Hot Takes, Taylors, and Tommys w/ Taylor Morrow

115. Spooktacular ProQuests w/ Dagan White

114. ProQuesting for Dummies w/ Pat Shaw

113. Bright Lights First Impressions w/ Mister Viz

112. Bright Lights Constructed Fresh Set Review w/ Bill Lapage

111. Bright Lights Lore: Making Sense of Metrix w/ DeadSummerArt

110. Maxxed Out Metrix w/ Erika Forslof

109. Expansion Slots Are The Future w/ Chris from The Banished Zone

108. Levia's New Hurdles w/ Pat Eshghy

107. Briar's Finale and the Lexi Menace w/ DMArmada

106. Nats Season Has No Rails w/ Pat Shaw

105. Shifting Our FaB Perspective w/ Gorganian Tome

104. The Weirdest Meta Yet? w/ Taylor Morrow

103. UPF Has Some Bright Lights w/ William Nuckolls

102. Is Iyslander Turning Up the Heat? w/ Pablo Pintor

101. Fresh Dusk Till Dawn Set Review w/ Bill Lapage

100. Goodbye Outsiders, Hello Dusk Till Dawn w/ MoBogsly

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