Fly Better Podcast

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!

Goodbye Better 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. /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26927076

S7E06 - Talking X-Wing with Duncan Howard 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 Suite CC #42069 Wilmington, NC 28405 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26856834

S7E05 - Mentally Prepping for Store Champ Season 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! /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26790594

S7E04 - Community Building with Geoff Moore 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. /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26721450

S7E03 - Mail Call! 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! /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26655000

S7E02 - Hit Hit Eye with World Champion Niklas God 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' List https://yasb.app/?f=First%20Order&d=v9ZhZ20Z262X119W181W186WY627X119W186WWY625X119WWW11WY242X119WW186WW182WY266XWW311WWY383X124W119WWW&sn=Worlds%202023%3A%20Niklas%20God&obs= All Worlds Lists /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26579337

S7E01 - Hit Hit Blank with Worlds Finalist Andrew Cox 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 All Worlds Lists /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26393367

S6E11 - Worlds Primer 6 Imperial & CIS with Biophysical 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26294415

S6E10 - Worlds Primer 5 Scum & Resistance with Raithos 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26223132

S6E09 - Worlds Primer 4 Sad Rebels with Wynand Coert 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 3 agility. Check out Ryan's Game on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26153262

S6E08 - Worlds Primer 3 Republic with Liam Lee and Tyler Tippett 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 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26080638

S6E07 - Worlds Primer 2 The First Order with Mitch Hurst 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 for come Adepticon. Check Out Encounters: Shattered Wastes, designed my host Ryan Farmer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/26007708

S6E06 - Worlds Primer 1 with TO Chris Allen 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25933542

S6E05 - Dooku, Durge, And Bombs Win LVO with James Stumbo 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. Check out the Encounters: Shattered Wastes Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25854177

X-Wing 2023 Beginner Guide 01/24/2023

X-Wing 2023 Beginner Guide OFFICIAL UNOFFICIAL SQUAD BUILDERS PODCASTS/TWITCHSTREAMS DISCORDS/COMMUNITIES OTHER RESOURCES BLOGS /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25709145

S6E03 - The Annexation of POErto Rico 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. /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25659066

S6E02 - The Taxation of Points Trade Routes with Travis and Jeremy 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. /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25560117

S6E1 - Welcome to 2023 X-Wing 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25492959

S5E41 - Andor Discussion with Spoilers Intended 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/ /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25316268

S5E40 - PAX Roundup with Phil Karash 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] PAX Top 8 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25240095

S5E39 - Tournament Structures with Chris Allen 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 Aces II Points Discussion /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25162437

S5E38 - Resistanning for Nimi 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 some Hot Shots and Aces II reveals, followed by a couple of big WOQ Roundups! [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:05:00] RPCD: Nimi Chireen [00:58:00] Hotshots Aces II Pilot Discussion /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25099014

S5E37 - A Formal Apology To Ahkter 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(?) After Dark /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/25016118

S5E36 - A Blessing and a Dark Curse with Herman Ruddell 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 qualifier this past weekend with a few surprises. [00:00:00] Intros/Updates [00:07:00] Battle of Yavin Pack Review [00:18:00] RPCD: Dark Curse [00:28:00] The BoYs are Back in Town: Interview with Rick [00:58:00] Golden State Games Top 12 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24945156

S5E35 - Nashcar 11/01/2022

S5E35 - Nashcar POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS SLIPPY BLINK CHASTAIN LOCKY POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24868467

S5E34 - Exogol Top 16 Roundup 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24797844

After Dark II: Aerodome Preview with Wade Piche 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. /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24781224

S5E33 - What If The Game Was Called TIE Fighter? 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24724233

S5E32 - Meta Talk with Ben Doyle 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 /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24653331

S5E31 - We're Feroph to the Races 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] London World Qualifier [01:31:00] Madrid World Qualifier Isoplane Initiative: /episode/index/show/mynockpodcast/id/24580215

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