Instant Speed: A Flesh and Blood Podcast

By Matt 'Flake' Di Marco

What's Instant Speed: A Flesh and Blood Podcast about?

Instant Speed is one of the longest running podcasts covering the news, strategies, and community issues surrounding Flesh and Blood TCG by Legend Story Studios. Hosted by industry veteran Matt 'Flake' Di Marco (@WatchFlake), Instant Speed welcomes weekly guests from the pros, the insiders, and the biggest names in the game.

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Instant Speed: A Flesh and Blood Podcast episodes:

05.16.2024
REWIND: A Chat with Bryan Gottlieb of LSS, March 23, 2023 | ISP 75
While Flake is traveling to Japan for the World Premiere of Part the Mistveil, we dig into the archives and unearth an honest conversation with Bryan Gottlieb of LSS. Just as Outsiders was making its debut, we talk to him...
05.09.2024
Who Is Joe Sapp, The Fixer?! | ISP 125
Who is the mysterious presence at all major Flesh and Blood events? Who is Joe Sapp? We get to the bottom of it all, and explore his long history of solving problems and keeping it all on the rails. All...
05.02.2024
Legitimizing Blitz and Commoner with Dice Commando aka Andrew Heintz | ISP 124
One of the longest tenured Flesh and Blood content creators talks about his passions within the game. Andrew Heintz, aka Dice Commando, shares his experience and praise for Blitz and Commoner, and gives his thoughts about the rising climate of...
04.25.2024
The State of Illusionist & Ban Worthy Cards with Pheano Black | ISP 123
Illusionist afficionado Pheano Black joins ISP to discuss the state of the illusionist class, and digs into the card ban discourse. We get real on this edition of Instant Speed! Get 5% off your order at http://www.realmgamingnetwork.com using the code 'INSTANT5' Support...
04.18.2024
Competition & Expansion with Trevor Baker, Director of Premier Play at LSS | ISP 122
With Flesh and Blood setting foot in the competitive market of Japan, we talk to Trevor Baker of LSS who has been crafting the competitive play circuit, and strategizing on where Premier Play will land next. Get 5% off your order...
04.11.2024
Toxic Doomsaying & Community Outcries with DM Armada | ISP 121
The climate of community discourse has begun to sour, and Stephen Cookus aka DM Armada is here to put things into perspective. Frostbite? Codex? Kano? Scabskins? Arc Light Sentinel? Is the game on a path to destruction? No. Relax. Let's...
04.04.2024
Does Limited Belong in Competitive FAB? with Tariq Patel and Yuki Lee Bender | ISP 120
The discourse is aflutter with discussion about Limited, specifically in high tier competitive tournaments. National Champions Yuki Lee Bender and Tariq Patel square off to argue the merits and downfalls of draft and selaed as a means of determining the...
03.28.2024
The State of Warrior & Pro Tour Reflections with Josh Lau of The Card Guyz | ISP 119
Fresh from a Top 8 finish at Pro Tour Los Angeles, famed Warrior master Joshua Lau of The Card Guyz joins the show to discuss his performance in LA, the state of the Warrior class, and how The Card Guyz...
03.21.2024
Pro Tour Pressures & Psy Ops with Matt Rogers and Tariq Patel of PCG Pass | ISP 118
With four National titles between them, Tariq Patel and Matt Rogers of team PCG Pass join Flake on location to discuss the final days before Pro Tour Los Angeles. What decks are they considering? How chaotic is the testing? We...
03.14.2024
Pro Tour Revenge, The State of Dromai & Team Antics with Mara Faris | ISP 117
Ahead of Pro Tour: Los Angeles, Mara Faris joins ISP to discuss her approach to the tournament, how being on team Wolfpack has helped her improve, and how Dromai has evolved over time. All this and her standard banter and...
03.07.2024
Team Dynamics & Competition w/ Dan, Cody and Yuanji of Fabled Runaways | ISP 116
Competition in Flesh and blood has ramped up over the years, and if you're not on a team, life can be difficult. We speak to Daniel Rutkowski, Cody Williams and Yuanji Li of Fabled Runaways to discuss the growth of...
02.29.2024
The Problem With Kano & Overreactions with MajiinBae | ISP 115
MajiinBae is synonymous with Legends of Runeterra, but he has proven to be just as dangerous in his "side game" Flesh and Blood. Majiin tackles the recent conversation that Kano is bad for the game. We discuss the issues surrounding...
02.22.2024
The Nuance of Casting & Esports Volatility with Mitch 'Uber' Leslie | ISP 114
The long awaited return of Mitch 'Uber' Leslie to the show brings a lot of energy and no holds barred. Uber unleashes his wisdom on the art of casting, and the problems with Flesh and Blood broadcasts. He also bridges...
02.15.2024
The Business of Flesh and Blood & Market Madness with Riddlerman | ISP 113
Riddlerman joins ISP to share his wisdom on the financial information recently divulged by James White regarding the strength and growth of FAB and Legend Story Studios. What does this all mean for the game? Sponsored by The Realm Games! New...
02.08.2024
Variance & Brute Ascension in Flesh and Blood with Hayden Dale | ISP 112
Co-host of Arsenal Pass, Hayden Dale, joins ISP to discuss the recent ascension of Brutes with Heavy Hitters, and dig into the nuances and impact of variance in Flesh and Blood. Sponsored by The Realm Games! Get 5% off your order...
02.01.2024
Heavy Hitters Revitalizes FAB & Unfair Advantages w/ Bryan Gottlieb of LSS | ISP 111
Senior Game Designer and Lead Developer, Bryan Gottlieb of LSS, joins ISP to kick off a new year of talking Flesh and Blood. We talk The Celebrational, the achievement of Heavy Hitters, and all kinds of other musings about a...
12.21.2023
Speedy Awards 2023 | The Best of the Year in Flesh and Blood
The Speedy Awards are back to recap the best and brightest of the community in 2023. We give out the well-earned recognition to those in the community who make Flesh and Blood a wonderful place to be. Co-hosted by Tommy...
12.14.2023
Kano's Wizardry & Developer Criticism with Peter Buddensiek | ISP 109
The esteemed member of the Council of Wizards, Peter Buddensiek of Team Kayfabe Cards, joins Instant Speed to discuss the nuance and meta impact of Kano, and the future of Wizardry. We also dive into the difficulties of facing criticism...
12.07.2023
Building a Legacy & Cutting the Mustard with Brodie Spurlock | ISP 108
Kid Wonderbread takes time out of a packed travel schedule to sit down and talk about his win at the Realm Rumble, and the evolution of himself as a person over two years of intense Flesh and Blood competition. We...
11.30.2023
Disruption Corruption with Charm3r and Logan Petersen of Flesh and Pod | ISP 107
The Ice Age is over, and the outspoken boys from Flesh and Pod join Flake to talk about the misconception that the waters are now calm in FAB land. Also, we take stock on the Living Legend massacre that occurred...
11.23.2023
Answering The Critics w/ James White, Bryan Gottlieb & Chris Gehring of LSS | ISP 106
Flake caught up with Flesh and Blood Creator James White along with game designers Bryan Gottlieb and Chris Gehring in Barcelona. The brief chat yielded some important discussions about the reception of criticism, the impact and lessons learned from this...
11.09.2023
Dromai On Top & Concerns Over Living Legend System with Mara Faris | ISP 105
With Dromai as a top predator within the new post-Lexi metagame, ISP calls on the Mother of Dragons herself, Pro Tour Baltimore finalist Mara Faris, to discuss the state of the hero, and also gives her concerns about the latest...
11.02.2023
World Championship Special with Tariq Patel, Pablo Pintor & Matthew Foulkes | ISP 104
SP collects some of the most decorated competitors in the game. Multiple Pro Tour, Calling, and National Championships come together as Pablo Pintor of Spain, Matthew Foulkes of the UK, and Tariq Patel of Canada discuss their preparation and meta...
10.26.2023
The Realm Rumble, Casting FAB, and Acting The Part with Sam O'Byrne | ISP 103
Sam O'Byrne is an actor, caster, and one third of Three Floating. He joins ISP to talk about his acting career, the parallels to casting, and the upcoming massive event that is the Realm Rumble. Realm Rumble: https://realmgames.myshopify.com/pages/realmrumble-23 Support us on Patreon:...
10.19.2023
Putting Briar to Sleep, and the Living Legend Format with Charles Dunn | ISP 102
The USA National Champion Charles Dunn joins ISP to discuss his magical run in Las Vegas, and being the person who ascended Briar to Living Legend status. He also discusses his first impressions of the Living Legend format after winning...
10.12.2023
New Age of Mechanology, and The Future of PCG with Matt Rogers | ISP 101
As Bright Lights makes its debut, renowned Mechanologist Matt Rogers joins ISP to discuss the rise of Mech in Flesh and Blood. He also discusses the recent acquisition of PCG by Alpha Investments' Rudy, and where the company goes from...
10.05.2023
Ask Me Anything: 100th Episode Fun | ISP 100
Thank you all for 100 episodes of Instant Speed. Here are some submitted questions about absolutely anything. Support us on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/instantspeed Get your own ISP gear at http://BerryGoodEmbroidery.com/isp Check out out sponsor Kayfabe Cards: http://KayfabeCards.com Music: 'Motionless' by Stepper Rhodes Catch ISP on Twitter...
09.28.2023
Casting & Competition at the Final Table with Pankaj aka EthnicSmoke | ISP 99
With his stock rising in both the casting and competitive spheres, Pankaj aka EthnicSmoke joins us on ISP to discuss his hobbies and obsessions, his joy of broadcasting amidst a busy schedule, and the future path ahead. Support us on Patreon:...
09.21.2023
No Bans, Mo Problems with Senior Game Designer Bryan Gottlieb of LSS | ISP 98
On the heels of the Bans and Suspended announcement, Senior Game Designer Bryan Gottlieb joins ISP to answer for his crimes. A plethora of questions and concerns get addressed, and Bryan meets them all head on. Support us on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/instantspeed Get...
09.14.2023
The Truth About Draft, and the Fate of Lexi Livewire with Yuki Lee Bender | ISP 97
Yuki Lee Bender, the first ever Canadian National Champion, joins ISP to discuss her performance at this year's Nationals. We also delve into the importance of draft, and explore the fate of Lexi Livewire amidst potential bans and restrictions. All...
09.07.2023
The Pummel That Shook UK Nationals with Hamish of Push the Point | ISP 96
Hamish was front row center for the fabled Pummel that shook the community at UK Nationals. What happened? Was it cheating? One of the best voices of the UK joins us from Push The Point podcast to discuss the overblown...
08.31.2023
The State of Flesh and Blood with James White | ISP 95
James White, founder and CEO of Legend Story Studios, and creator of Flesh and Blood, joins ISP to discuss a plethora of hot topics, including the latest direction of the Living Legend system. James digs into the past, present, and...
08.24.2023
Mental Health Checkup: Happiness and Card Games with Tommy Fresh | ISP 94
Keeping tabs on your mental health can be difficult, especially amidst the stresses of competitive card gaming. Tommy Fresh of Fresh and buds podcast joins the show to have a chat about happiness, depression, triumph and balance. Support us on...
08.17.2023
The State of Blitz and Where FAB Stands Amidst a New Competitors with DM Armada | ISP 93
Blitz has just received a new coat of paint, and it leads to questions about where the format stands within Flesh and Blood. Our guest DM Armada discusses the state of Blitz, as well as where FAB stands amidst a...
08.10.2023
The Ongoing Dominance of Iyslander with MajiinBae | ISP 92
Iyslander continues to win major tournaments, most recently the Realm Brawl in Salt lake City. That tournament was won by this episode's guest: FAB pro player, and Runeterra mainstay MajiinBae. We discuss the dominance of Iyslander, and why she keeps...
08.03.2023
The Might of Bravo, and What Exactly Is "Broken" in FAB with Pablo Pintor | ISP 91
With a seismic level surge of Bravos at the Calling: Birmingham, we speak to runner-up of the tournament, and first ever Pro Tour Champion Pablo Pintor to discuss the Guardian's place in the meta, and delve into the buzz word...
07.27.2023
The Vindication of Levia, and the Challenges of Coverage with Ethan Van Sant | ISP 90
As Levia propels to new heights of viability, ISP calls on the lead bannerman of the League of Levia, Ethan Van Sant. He discusses the impact of Dusk Till Dawn, and also talks about the challenges of content creation. Finally,...
07.20.2023
Cleaning Up the Rules and Policies with Josh Scott of LSS | ISP 89
With a brand new set released, ISP brings back the Rules & Policies Manager at Legend Story Studios, the unmatched Joshua Scott! We walk through the new changes, the procedures involved in getting the rules modified, and how a complex...
07.13.2023
On The Road with Three Floating | ISP 88
Flake is on the Road in Ohio with the boys from Three Floating. This special on location episode is a little rough around the edges, but is more fun than fireworks at midnight on a farm in the middle of...
07.06.2023
Dusk Till Dawn Impressions, TCG Competition, and FAB Slabs with Matt Rogers | ISP 87
Matt Rogers returns to Instant Speed to discuss a plethora of important topics buzzing around Flesh and Blood. He also brings a long awaited gift for the collector community. All this and more on ISP 87! Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/instantspeed Get...
06.17.2023
Extra Sauce Is Coming To ISP Patreon
As we build on Instant Speed's Patreon, we introduce a new weekly segment available only for Patreon subscribers: Extra Sauce. A little creative edit fun with willing participants to poke fun at the absurdity of out-of-context Q&A.; We invite you...
06.11.2023
The Future Of ISP
The Instant Speed Podcast has been releasing thoughtful episodes for nearly two years. Beginning in July 2023, it will have a new home. Same format, same host, (almost) same approach. Let's get to it, shall we?

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Instant Speed: A Flesh and Blood Podcast episodes:

REWIND: A Chat with Bryan Gottlieb of LSS, March 23, 2023 | ISP 75

Who Is Joe Sapp, The Fixer?! | ISP 125

Legitimizing Blitz and Commoner with Dice Commando aka Andrew Heintz | ISP 124

The State of Illusionist & Ban Worthy Cards with Pheano Black | ISP 123

Competition & Expansion with Trevor Baker, Director of Premier Play at LSS | ISP 122

Toxic Doomsaying & Community Outcries with DM Armada | ISP 121

Does Limited Belong in Competitive FAB? with Tariq Patel and Yuki Lee Bender | ISP 120

The State of Warrior & Pro Tour Reflections with Josh Lau of The Card Guyz | ISP 119

Pro Tour Pressures & Psy Ops with Matt Rogers and Tariq Patel of PCG Pass | ISP 118

Pro Tour Revenge, The State of Dromai & Team Antics with Mara Faris | ISP 117

Team Dynamics & Competition w/ Dan, Cody and Yuanji of Fabled Runaways | ISP 116

The Problem With Kano & Overreactions with MajiinBae | ISP 115

The Nuance of Casting & Esports Volatility with Mitch 'Uber' Leslie | ISP 114

The Business of Flesh and Blood & Market Madness with Riddlerman | ISP 113

Variance & Brute Ascension in Flesh and Blood with Hayden Dale | ISP 112

Heavy Hitters Revitalizes FAB & Unfair Advantages w/ Bryan Gottlieb of LSS | ISP 111

Speedy Awards 2023 | The Best of the Year in Flesh and Blood

Kano's Wizardry & Developer Criticism with Peter Buddensiek | ISP 109

Building a Legacy & Cutting the Mustard with Brodie Spurlock | ISP 108

Disruption Corruption with Charm3r and Logan Petersen of Flesh and Pod | ISP 107

Answering The Critics w/ James White, Bryan Gottlieb & Chris Gehring of LSS | ISP 106

Dromai On Top & Concerns Over Living Legend System with Mara Faris | ISP 105

World Championship Special with Tariq Patel, Pablo Pintor & Matthew Foulkes | ISP 104

The Realm Rumble, Casting FAB, and Acting The Part with Sam O'Byrne | ISP 103

Putting Briar to Sleep, and the Living Legend Format with Charles Dunn | ISP 102

New Age of Mechanology, and The Future of PCG with Matt Rogers | ISP 101

Ask Me Anything: 100th Episode Fun | ISP 100

Casting & Competition at the Final Table with Pankaj aka EthnicSmoke | ISP 99

No Bans, Mo Problems with Senior Game Designer Bryan Gottlieb of LSS | ISP 98

The Truth About Draft, and the Fate of Lexi Livewire with Yuki Lee Bender | ISP 97

The Pummel That Shook UK Nationals with Hamish of Push the Point | ISP 96

The State of Flesh and Blood with James White | ISP 95

Mental Health Checkup: Happiness and Card Games with Tommy Fresh | ISP 94

The State of Blitz and Where FAB Stands Amidst a New Competitors with DM Armada | ISP 93

The Ongoing Dominance of Iyslander with MajiinBae | ISP 92

The Might of Bravo, and What Exactly Is "Broken" in FAB with Pablo Pintor | ISP 91

The Vindication of Levia, and the Challenges of Coverage with Ethan Van Sant | ISP 90

Cleaning Up the Rules and Policies with Josh Scott of LSS | ISP 89

On The Road with Three Floating | ISP 88

Dusk Till Dawn Impressions, TCG Competition, and FAB Slabs with Matt Rogers | ISP 87

Extra Sauce Is Coming To ISP Patreon

The Future Of ISP

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