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Alex, Matt, and Cody talk about X-Wing: The Miniatures Game with strategy, meta analysis, list-building advice, and other topics.
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
On this episode, Cody rejoins us for a quality discussion on the importance of time on target and its relation to the current meta. Additionally, the boys talk about an emerging extended piece - Defender Vader.
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Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
On this episode of the Bespin Benchwarmers Matt and Alex are joined by a fellow Michigander, Sam Page, to discuss the Resistance faction. They go through the qualities of the faction, individual list building pieces and strong lists that are making waves in the meta. They also briefly talk about the results of their most recent Hyperspace team tournament.
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Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Description: On this week’s special Anatomy Of podcast the boys talk about one of the most important parts of X-Wing, knowing when to engage. They also talk about some Hyperspace lists they’re bringing to yet another team tournament.
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Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
On this week's podcast the boys talk about the benefits of building redundancies into your lists, from token sharing to efficient combos. They also give some thoughts on the new pilots and upgrades from the squadron packs.
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
The guys didn't have a chance to record an episode this weekend, but will be back next week with a brand new episode! Stay tuned and thanks for listening.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
On this episode of The Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast we talk about our 7 on 7 team tournament throw down between Michigan and Minnesota with special Michigan guest Mark Grawburg! We go through the format and some of the fun list building and matchups. We also briefly talk about the top 4 of the GSP Recruit tournament and the impact of those lists.
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
In this episode of the Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast, the boys talk about the latest Hyperspace events, the Swedish nationals and the GSP Sigma Qualifier. Additionally, they break down the pilots and upgrades that have been seeing success, as well as some emerging tech that has been effective in Hyperspace.
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Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
On this episode of the Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast, Alex, Cody and Matt talk about the most recent tournament: The Gold Squadron Delta Qualifier. Additionally, they talk about trends, reactions, and what one should do to properly react to a meta with a higher ship count.
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
In this episode of the Bespin Benchwarmers Podcast, Alex, Cody and Matt talk about the most recent large tournaments, the GSP Alpha Qualifier and Kyber Cup 5. They do a full meta break down for the top players. They also go over the raw data of each tournament, talking about what they see doing well and some interesting lists they saw.
Get in contact with us here:
Twitter: @MIBenchwarmers
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In this episode of The Bespin Benchwarmers, Alex, Matt, and Cody dissect and analyze how to approach the initial engagement. They systematically break down the threats in your opponent's list, what to look out for, and initial target priority. They also explain which archetypes are best suited to jousting, and which opportunities you should joust the opposing list. Lastly, they talk about the different roles your ships should take in the engagement - which ones should take the brunt of the list, flank, run interference, etc.
Get in contact with us here:
Twitter: @MIBenchwarmers
and thebespinbenchwarmes(at)gmail.com