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Episode 10: Mid-February Meta Discussion! Feb 23, 2019

Welcome Back to Dials! Don’t worry, we will TALK about the Naboo starfighters… but first, we look at some tournaments since the Phoenix System Open and attempt to draw some conclusions from those results! Asa and Tyson square off in a List Head-to-Head!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Tyson makes some BOLD claims!
Adam is Unbiased!
Asa brings shame upon himself and his family!

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What is your name?
What are you flying?
Why do you like it?
What would you change?

Episode Timing:

00:0: Intro
06:18: February 2019 meta discussion
44:46: List Head-To-Head

Links

View the Head to Head here:

Making Decisions and Variance in X-Wing: http://www.backtodials.com/dont-get-diced/

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Episode 9: A good point(s change)! Feb 03, 2019

There’s a lot of stuff to talk about, so let’s cut right to the chase. From beginning to end, this episode is about the points changes!

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Links

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List Head to Head Episode 4: Asa vs. Adam! Jan 26, 2019

Adam's "Bob Squad:"

200 Points

Asa's "MAWMF"

200 Points

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Episode 8: MAWMF! Jan 26, 2019

Well folks, the new year is fully upon us now, and our New Years’ Resolution to provide the best X-Wing content possible is in full swing! Join us this episode as we strain ourselves laughing over Tyson’s Very Good Name and go over some of the most exciting upgrades for the Separatist Alliance, coming soon to X-Wing!

Vote on the Head to Head here!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Tyson names Asa’s list
Adam is under strain
Asa doesn’t get the joke

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Episode Timing:

00:00: Show Open, Listener Mail and “What I’m Flying”
10:43: Servants of Strife Upgrade discussion
38:34: List Head to Head and show close

Links

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Episode 7: General Grievous Bogarts the Funyuns Jan 14, 2019

Welcome back to your regularly scheduled Back To Dials X-Wing Podcast! Now that all of us are back in the same state, our podcast can resume. And boy, is there a lot to talk about!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Tyson learns a new phrase
Adam invents a new X-Wing format
Asa adds a fine addition to his collection

Episode Timing:

00:00: Opening and listener mail
10:00: Servants of Strife preview and cost speculation
44:41: Wave 2 recap

Links

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Episode 6: Post Previews! Dec 02, 2018

Hey there y’all, it’s been a helluva two weeks – thank you for sticking with us through the health problems, the tournaments and everything in between! We are back and we are talking about all the previews that we have missed!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Tyson speculates and is afflicted with Podcasters Curse
Adam expunges his bad X-Wing skills
Asa opens the floodgates

Episode Timing:

00:00: Intro and Mailbag
11:28: Clone Wars preview
31:46: A-Wing and Mining Guild TIE Preview
49:39: Show Close and Important Information

Links

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Episode 5: (Mynock) Open Season! Nov 10, 2018

Whew, what a week! And yes, we know, there’s Clone Wars stuff out in the wild right now but we recorded before the announcement, okay? FFG just hates us :'( In the meantime, enjoy our discussion of the Mynock Open, a new and exciting List Head to Head, and our meta takeaways!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Tyson washes his mouth out with soap
Adam tries the Empire
Asa gets to brag a little

Episode Timings:

00:00 Intro and mailbag
14:10 Mynock Open discussion, meta discussion
1:02:05 List Head to Head and show close

Links:

Walker Classic: www.backtodials.com/walkerclassic

Mandalorian Mayhem: www.backtodials.com/mandalorianmayhem

Head to Head: www.backtodials.com/head-to-head-episode-3-adam-vs-tyson

Article: “The Biggs Effect:” http://www.backtodials.com/guest-article-hidden-abilities-1-the-biggs-effect/

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Episode 3: Yes Spoilers! Oct 21, 2018

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Season 3, Episode 2: "Homing In and List Head-to-Head!" Sep 30, 2018

Welcome back to dials! “What’s good now?” You might ask. “What are some sleeper hits of Second Edition?” You might also ask. Well, fear not, because the “Worst Podcast with the Best Segment” is here to tackle those questions and more! See the lists and vote for a (Y-Wing heavy) Head to Head here!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Tyson enforces significant figures
Adam is unbiased, definitely, for sure
Asa is still talking about Rebels instead of the Empire

Episode Timing:

00:00 – Intro and X-Wing news briefing; events announcements
12:30 – “What’s Good Highlights:” Homing Missiles, Boba Fett and Heightened Perception
38:09 – List Head to Head: Asa vs. Tyson
56:18 – Show Close

Links

List Head to Head: www.backtodials.com/list-head-to-head-episode-2-asa-vs-tyson-in-a-y-wing-spectacular

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Season 3, Episode 1: The (Podcasting) Empire Sparks Back! Sep 20, 2018

Yeah, there’s too much going on in the title there. That’s on me. but TYSON IS BACK and we are moving on to an all new season of Back to Dials! He joins us for good this time, and we are kicking off with a primer on what’s new about X-Wing Second Edition!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

All new, all better: What you need to know about Second Edition
Destiny 2: The hot new videogame that everyone and their momma’s playing
What’s coming in Season 3 of Back to Dials!

P.S.: Really, if you play Destiny 2 on PC, come join us!

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Episode 43: Targeting Priority Sep 10, 2018

There’s a whole ton of ships lined up against you, but which one do you shoot? Find out today as Jon Conley comes back in our Pilot’s Conversion Kit to teach us all how to properly select your targets to bring you to victory!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Adam is very good at X-Wing
Jon’s a very good X-Wing teacher
Asa’s just kind of there

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Episode 42: Walker Classic 2018 and List Head-to-Head! Sep 02, 2018

Welcome to Back to Dials… after dark! If the Mynocks can do it, so can we! Coming to you literally after dark and under the stars to tell you of the Walker Classic 2018! Join us after the break for some List Head-to-Head!

Vote for your chosen list for List Head to Head here!

Timestamps:

00:00: Intimate Intro and Walker Classic
26:16: Return of List Head to Head!

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Episode 41: Second Edition, First Impressions Panel Aug 18, 2018

Since we are ravenous, impatient nerds we have gotten our grubby hands on Second Edition somewhat early! As such, we are joined by a panel of locals who have also started 2e to talk about our first impressions, and comment on Organized Play, Balance and rules in the new game of X-Wing!

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and comments!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:00 – “Feel of the Game”
00:37:56 – Quick Rules Questions
00:41:12 – Organized Play discussion
01:07:12 – Balance Discussion

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Episode 40: GenCon Recap with Top 8 Duhtch Cuthbert! Aug 13, 2018

Duhtch joins us to talk about 2nd Edition Quick Builds, and his stellar top 8 finish at GenCon!

Episode 39: Get your Rules on with Samwise Shepic! Aug 05, 2018

Once again, we find ourselves releasing on Sunday, because on Saturday we were, you know… playing X-Wing! Join us and special guest Samwise Shepic for our discussion of the recently posted Second Edition Rules Reference Guide, and I promise, minimal rants about the Mining Guild TIE.

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Get your rules on with Samwise Shepic
Adam schools us on barrel rolls
Asa gets a little unhinged

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Episode 38: Stay On Topic.... Jul 21, 2018

Okay, okay, I’ll just put this out there: For the real X-Wing content, start at 34:00!

Nothing about this episode is orthodox, but that can be a good thing. Throwing shade, talking with hosts of other podcasts, making deals with the Devil himself… and of course X-Wing! This episode has it all!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Asa makes a Faustian bargain
Gordon “Derailler” Berg makes his debut appearance on his new podcast
Adam confirms that #VermeilIsForReal

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Episode 37: Store Champs Part 1 and the TIE Reaper! Jul 18, 2018

Oops, my bad, I’ve been too busy playing in Store Championships to release our episode about them! So enjoy a belated look at the Colorado Store Championship season, and our discussion on the weirdest X-Wing ship to date: the TIE Reaper!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Your first introduction to Crack Dealers
Asa starts a trend
Adam and Poe Dameron face their biggest fear, but they do it together, so that’s heartwarming I guess

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Episode 36: 5 X-WINGS! Jun 30, 2018

Saw’s Renegades breathes life back into the X-Wing, and so we take the time to discuss these changes!

On This Episode of Back to Dials:

U-Wing Universe
Adam’s Musical Mistake
Which 5X list is best? Is it… none of them?

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Episode 35: Why are You Bad at X-Wing? Round Table Discussion! Jun 24, 2018

10,000 hours. That’s what it takes to be perfect at anything, and as we work toward inevitably reaching that 10k goal, let’s self-reflect and make ourselves and each other better at X-Wing in preparation for Store Championships!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Heartfelt, genuine conversation about why Asa and Adam suck
- at X-Wing
Practice, outhink, and make a plan

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Video Learning Series Episode 4: Medium Bases Jun 21, 2018

This episode covers the all new MEDIUM sized base that will be in X-wing Miniatures Second Edition! How big are they? How do they maneuver? How do you fly them with other size bases? **Note** It turns out the actual medium bases are a tad (2mm-ish) larger than the 3D printed ones in this video, but the difference should be minimal.

Episode 34: Learn to Fly Medium Bases! Jun 17, 2018

Strap in ladies and boys, this is a real smart-person episode, so listen to do dummies try to explain it!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

“Ooooh,” “Oh man,” “That’s how it works, wow!” uttered several hundred times.
Our minds cooked medium-rare by all the smart stuff we try to look at
Maybe, just maybe: a few nuggets of wisdom

Read the article here on Back to Dials.

Watch our initial video on measuring templates and bases here!

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Episode 33: Sparks of Rebellion Jun 09, 2018

That’s right folks, Tyson returns! Coming back to X-Wing and Back to Back to Dials, we are excited to welcome back the man who started it all to podcast stardom! Tyson takes us through the Rebel Conversion Kit for Second Edition and boy… it’s filled with exciting things!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

The World’s Most Echoey Room gives Asa Editing Nightmares
Miranda has been triple-slapped!
X-Wings: The good, the great, and the greater!

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Episode 32: Twice the Dice, Double the Blanks Jun 03, 2018

Rejected episode titles: “In Memorium of Sunny Bounder,” “The great Moralo Eval-uation,” “Strawberry Jam,” “Bounty Hunter Boba Fettish.” This one’s a good ‘un!

This week on Back to Dials, we decided to go to a tournament instead of upload our episode for the week. Soooo… here it is, only a little late this time!

This time on Back to Dials:

We are joined by Ben “Major Plosives” Hamor
We Moralo Eval-uate the upcoming Scum content
The episode abruptly ends for good and appropriate reasons

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Episode 31: Rise of the Empire! May 27, 2018

Welcome to Back to Dials! In this episode, we discuss the Imperial Conversion kits for X-Wing Second Edition.

Episode 30: Worlds 2018 and 2.0 with Paul Heaver! May 19, 2018

This week, we are joined by the venerable and unmatched Paul Heaver, three-time World Champion and 2018 US National Champion, and 2017 Hoth Open winner, 2018 Worlds top 8 finisher, and… the list goes on and on, and on and on. Point is, this man is the real deal and he is here to talk to us scrubs about World Championships 2018 and moving forward onto September and X-Wing 2.0!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Paul Heaver’s 100% Auzituck run.
Brobots are excellent, in the right hands.
Let 1.0 die, kill it if you have to. Please, actually, kill it.
What we are all looking forward to in 2.0!

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Episode 29: Worlds Recap! May 13, 2018

Welcome Back to Dials! The Good X-Wing Boys talk Worlds today, picking up where the prestigious Simeon Dellapina left off (Obviously).

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Are Americans the problem?
Brotherly Robot love: Still excellent, three years later
Control, control! You must have Control!

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Episode 28: X-Wing Wave 14 Preview! May 05, 2018

So, uh… yeah. With the announcement of 2.0 literally hours after we recorded this episode, it seems a little moot – but, since the Reaper and Saw’s Renegades will have 2.0 content, and it seems like the cards in the Renegades box somewhat model what 2.0 X-Wings will be it’s still relevant! I promise! I hope…

On this episode of Back to Dials:

An unfortunate timing whoopsie
Optimizing Optimized Prototype
X-Wings are super cool again!

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Episode 27.5: X-Wing 2.0 Discussion! May 02, 2018

FFG’s Hyperspace Report dropped some HUGE X-Wing news bombs on us. Our favorite game is changing, and we are so excited! Tune in as we give you the facts, then weigh the pros and cons.

Links:

Official Announcement: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/5/1/x-wing-second-edition/

Team Covenant article and videos: https://teamcovenant.com/learning/star-wars-x-wing/everything-need-know-x-wing-second-edition-x2-reboot

2nd Ed. FAQ and full page: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/x-wing-second-edition/

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Episode 27: Ace-Flying 102 and Adepticon with Jon Conley and Paul Fuller Apr 28, 2018

Episode 26 is currently in the Podcasting Aether™ so now you get Episode 27, where Paul Fuller and Jon Conley come on to talk Adepticon, and ace flying!

Read the Arc-Dodging 102 Article here! Read the original Arc-Dodging 101 Here!

In this episode of Back to dials:

Asa gets put in his place by a Very Good Joke™
Jon and Paul tell us how to actually play X-Wing
Adepticon discussion

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Episode 26: Saw Goo Rare Uh and Hees Ren Uh Gads Apr 01, 2018

Too day dem bak tew doilz boiz be takin bout der ner espanseawn fur XWING WOO YEA

SAW GOO RARE UH
kan has yoo wing feex?
kthxbai

Kontakt bak tew doilz boiz heer: mynockpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 25: Worlds Prep with the Beatles Mar 20, 2018

Adam and Asa are joined by Jon and Paul (actual good X-wing players) to discuss 2018 Worlds and how to prepare for this huge event.

What to expect
How to practice
Bring swag!

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Episode 24: The Bomb Diggity Feb 23, 2018

Along with special guest Sam Lupica, the boys go over:

Valentines?
Sam’s list for Denver Regionals
Wave 14 Preview

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Episode 23: A Car Full of Nerds Feb 07, 2018

Join us this week with special guest and Miranda-Nym expert Duhtch as we go over:

How many tall dudes can fit in Adam’s Car
Utah Regionals
Colorado Regionals
Is Miranda Nym still viable?

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Episode 22: Return of the FAQening Jan 27, 2018

FFG dropped a new FAQ with a few small but important changes. Somehow we still end up talking about gunboats…

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Changes from the new FAQ
Denver Regionals results
Wooden house???

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Tournament Recap: The Walker Classic Jan 11, 2018

Welcome back!

Today, releasing on Back to Dials Time, is a Tournament Recap encompassing the experiences of planning, running and streaming the Walker Classic 2017! Jon Conley joins us for this one and if you are interested in any aspect of running an X-Wing tournament, this show is for you!

Apologies to Broken Egg Games! We made a correction to the sponsor in the episode.

Episode 20: Enjoy the Silence(r) Dec 04, 2017

The TIE Silencer, the vanguard of the First Order, is coming out very soon – and so we have to talk about what it brings to the table! If we don’t just keep talking about the Star Wing instead…

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Gunboat Hypisode Part 2
Tie Silencer: What’s good, what’s not?
Conclusion to the Emperor’s Nu Groove Contest!

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Episode 19: New Zealand Nationals with Paul Johnson! Nov 18, 2017

Strap in, folks, there’s some REAL CONTENT coming your way! Twin Nationals winner Paul Johnson (Aussie and New Zealand) joins us to talk about his list, Thweek, the Jumpmaster and what to expect in the new meta. We also look ahead to Wave 12 to see what we can expect in the fast-approaching Regionals season!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

We are joined by an honest-to-god good X-Wing player!
Thweek: What does he do well? What does he not do well? Will he define or react to the meta?
Where is the Jumpmaster now, and what roles can it fill?
Just how in the hell do you win TWO Nationals?
Nerf Pauls!

Tune in to Back to Dials to find out!

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Episode 18: T.O. Takeover! Nov 11, 2017

Tournament Organizer (T.O.): (n):

One who organizes and judges X-Wing Tournaments.
A jerk who thinks it’s funny to undermine popular podcasts

Today we are captured, beaten bloody and left to rot as Jon Conley, Sam Shepic and Jeff Pollmiller take over the Back to Dials Podcast to talk about what it means to run a successful X-Wing tournament.

On this Episode of ~~Back to Dials~~ C-3TOs:

What it takes to run a successful X-Wing Tournament
Judging: Tough Calls, Equipment, and keeping the game moving
Please Send Help to Asa and Adam

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Episode 17: Regionals and Hidden Gems of X-Wing Nov 04, 2017

Calm, serene, peaceful, the beaches of Scarif, before the Rebels showed up. Man, they really had no chill. But here on the Back to Dials Podcast, we are chiller than a Wampa’s cave.

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Just be cool, okay?
Regionals: When, where, and why
The Hidden Gems of X-Wing, Part 1

Regionals locations: https://drafts.fantasyflightgames.com/en/op/events/2017-regional-championships/x-wing/

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Episode 16: Alternate Formats! Oct 28, 2017

Man, sometimes you just gotta take a little break and play some different X-Wing. As fun as 100/6 is, it can burn you out – so sit back and relax as we give you some ideas for super fun ways to pay X-Wing, from tournament-suitable all the way to Beer & Pretzels Pew-Pew! We welcome back Sam Shepic to help show us the ropes!

On this episode of Back to Dials/Asa’s Bad Mouth Sounds Podcast:

Race to the finish in Mario Kart!
Lower your inhibitions with 59 Cross Faction!
Escalate the excitement with Escalation!
Hangar Bay – is this the best tournament format?
Is the is most useful podcast description this show has ever done?

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Episode 15: FAQ 4.4: Yuuuge changes! Oct 26, 2017

The Back to Dials Emergency Podcast Coalition Presents: Sunny Bounder Presents: FAQ 4.4 discussion!

Samwise Shepic joins us in the studio to go over the brand new X-Wing FAQ and why it is such a meta-altering event.

Back to Dials: First in X-Wing news, when we were already planning on recording!

FAQ can be found here: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2017/10/25/new-squadron-formations/

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Episode 14: The Emperor's Nu Groove Oct 21, 2017

Today, we sat down to record and upon opening our computer, there was a new preview article!

So we scrapped the original idea, and today we are going to talk about the Alpha-Class XG-1 Assault Gunboat!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Adam is a dirty chicken boy
Asa gets way, way too hyped
Slam, Jam, Thank you Ma’am, the hype is REAL.

This episode’s contest: Create your best list that fits the name, “Emperor’s Nu Groove.” Send submissions to contest@backtodials.com and post them on our facebook page!

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Episode 13: 2017 Meta Countdown! Oct 16, 2017

We spend some time talking about the top 10 lists of the 2017 Nationals season on this episode of Back to Dials? What will you expect to face? What sort of things can you do to tech or fly against them? All that will be answered!

On this episode of the Back to Dials Podcast:

New… hosts? Maybe?
Asa Mustafar’s voice fails him for the last time
A Worldwide metagame

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Episode 12: Building a Sustaining X-Wing Community! Sep 30, 2017

X-Wing miniatures gets boring without others to play with… so why not find some? Test your finely honed skills against the best your area has to offer when we welcome Sam Vargas to the show and talk about building a sustaining X-Wing community in your area!

On this episode of Back to Dials:

Asa plays a Pirates game
Adam says something about “Collecting”
Sam upstages everyone else!

Contact the podcasters at feedback@backtodials.com

Episode 11: “Eureka!” How to Practice Smarter X-Wing Sep 25, 2017

The good ol’ BTD Boyos go from off-meta list discussion into talking about moments that clicked, and how you can practice X-Wing in a smarter way to elevate your play!

On this Episode of Back to Dials:

Pivot, pivot, pivot
The Men at Work
Practice smarter, not harder

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Season 2 Episode 10: The Walker Classic with Jon Conley! Sep 16, 2017

On this episode of the Back to Dials X-Wing Podcast:

There is an upset in the order of things
Asa is a dirty Liar
The Walker Classic comes to Colorado!

What is the Walker Classic? A fun, friendly and well-supported tournament coming to Colorado in November! Hear us talk about what it’s like to organize events, what will be there, and how Asa is now the inferior podcast host!

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Season 2 Episode 9: What is Gud? Sep 10, 2017

On this episode of the Back to Dials Podcast:

Asa goes a-ramblin’
We don’t say ********** except for maybe once
Figuring out what makes a ship goo: How Hard Can It Be?

Join us as we answer a listener’s question: What makes a ship good? Apparently, there are a lot of aspects to that question! A lot to talk about, but as ever, BTD charges right in!

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Season 2 Episode 8: Can You Build It? Yes You Can! Sep 02, 2017

Aimed more at newer players, how do you go about building a list? What makes a good list? What are synergies and how do they make a list jive?

Season 2 Episode 7: Store Yo Fleet! Sep 02, 2017

How do you bring all your X-wing stuff anywhere you go? Should you bring your entire collection? Or just a single list for a tournament? What about large tournaments that require travel by plane?
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “I have all these miniatures, now what?”, this episode is for you!