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In this episode the crew review the six new scenarios, discuss their experience playing them, and talk about how they factor into VETO decision making. 

In this episode, Matt, Evan, Alisher and special guest Trey Haupt discuss all things Nova Open (America's largest GT). At this event our very own Matt Iverson took home the gold, and Trey became the youngest Nova placer by securing third in the event. The crew discuss the competitive predictions they got right, and review some of the surprising armies that found their way into the top 10 at the event. 

In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast, the crew discuss the recent pre-order announcement of the new edition and discuss/analyze the the competitive implications of some leaked rules!

Members of the British Columbia Canadian community talk on this episode about the meta in their part of the world.

Here we go over some list ideas for the armies of the Fiefdoms

Here we go over the Fiefdoms faction
Easterling Acolytes Profile Review: Beginning of Episode
NOVA Cancellation: 19:13​
List Review: 21:45​
Fiefdoms Review: 35:48​

Here we talk about the top 5 profiles we try to fit into every single list.

Main Topic: 13:17

Here we talk about questions you have for the podcast crew
Armies we own/favorite armies
Tournaments we host
Azog's Hunters help
Rules we like
Rules we would change
Master of Battle Conundrum
How necessary is the Shadow Lord

Here we give some corsair of umbar list ideas for various point levels. This is for the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game

Here we talk about an in depth review of Corsairs of Umbar for Middle Earth SBG.

List review: Beginning of the episode

Main Topic: 19:49

Here the podcast team talks about our favorite legendary legions.

Here we go over some unique competitive lists in Middle Earth SBG. These are hopefully lists that you have never seen before on the table top and would still do well in tournaments

Here we give our thoughts on the February 2021 FAQ for Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game

In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast, the crew discuss their experiences playing some of the different legions in the new Rise of Angmar MESBG Supplement and offer competitive analysis on some of their specific game play. Additionally, the team talks about everything related to the upcoming new edition, the War of the Rohirrim movie, and the current season of the Rings of Power (hot takes incoming?.....). 

Here we go over our ideas for Easterling and Khand lists in Middle Earth SBG

00:00​ Mordor Seige Bow list review
31:55​ Lothlorien List Review
58:09​ Easterling List reviews

The Unexpected Podcast crew reviews the Easterling and Khand Faction

Here we review the Army of Laketown
TIMESTAMPS
List Review: Beginning of Video
Army of Laketown Review: :25:20

Here we review the Survivors of Laketown Faction

TIMESTAMPS
List Review: Beginning of Video
Survivors of Laketown Faction: 19:20

Radagast, Gandalf the Grey, Gandalf the White, Sarman, Evil Saruman.......WHO IS THE BEST??
List Review: Beginning of the Video
Wizard Debate: 28:50

Here we talk about the Barad Dur Faction for Middle Earth SBG

TIMESTAMPS
List Review: Beginning of the video
Barad dur Review: 17:30

List Review: Beginning of Video
Lothlorien Review: 30:21

In this scenario, the Podcast crew will be going over the Destroy the Supplies scenario!

Today we go over the Breakthrough scenario from the new 6 scenarios in the General's Handbook

The podcast goes in depth on our review of the Retrieval mission

TIMESTAMPS:
Easterling List Review: Beginning of Video
Scenario Review: 23:50

In this episode the crew recaps their Ardacon experiences with fellow Team America teammate Ted Cantu. We discuss our favorite moments from the Masters and Grand Tournament, before pivoting and talking about all things Rise of Angmar!

TIMESTAMPS
Angmar List Review: Beginning
Scenario Review: 13:17

1st List: Battle of Five Armies: 3:45
2nd List: Minas Tirith 27:52
3rd List: Mordor 46:54
4th List: Moria (Spiders) 1:07:24
The Duel: 1:26:52

The podcast talks in depth about all of Angmar!
Main topic: 19:30

#MiddleEarthSBG #Angmar

List Review: Beginning of Video
Main Topic: 18:56

Here we talk about ALL the Minas Tirith Heroes and our competitive analysis of them

Timestamps:
Thoughts on the Balrog Legion: Beginning of Video
List Review: 14:24
Minas Tirith Heroes (MAIN TOPIC): 30:36

This is our full competitive analysis of the Quest of the Ringbearer book for Middle Earth SBG

#QuestoftheRingbearer

Here we talk about magical spells or abilities that we would have liked to see in the game. In some cases its existing rules that we would like to see changed.
Quest of the Ringbearer talk: Beginning of Video
List Review: 15:50
Main Topic: 30:28
The Duel: 1:15:00

Here are our choices for the top 5 worst heroes in SBG and what we would do to fix them.

Timestamps
Thoughts on new models: Beginning
List Review: 9:15
MAIN Topic: 34:50
The Duel: Skipped for this video

Here we review many of the Hobbit era Dwarven Factions! Erebor Reclaimed, Army of Thror and Iron Hills!

List Review: Beginning of Episode
Army of Thror Review: 16:28
Erebor Reclaimed/Iron Hills: 56:30
The Duel: 1:36:10

Here are our top 5 Heroes under 100 points in Middle Earth SBG! We all give our own top five

In this Episode we preview and discuss Ardacon 2024 and take a look at the most recent MESBG teaser for the Arnor Supplement. In our Ardacon Preview we take a look and discuss the thought process behind several of the "Team America" lists and Matt, Evan, and Alisher discuss their Ardacon Masters lists. 

Here we talk about the Dark Powers of Dul Guldur faction. This will include what we think of the faction competitively in Middle Earth SBG as well as looking at each unit

We give our thoughts on the Rivendell Faction and how we would construct lists for it

The crew is back the Nations Cup to discuss their adventures in Antwerp! Joining us today is special guest John from the Any Heroics Podcast, to talk all things international SBG.

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Monsters! Monsters! Monsters! Join as we discuss all things Monster in SBG. Who (what?) do we like? Who (what?) do we not! What do we think is viable? Join us and find out!

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Hello again friends! Join us as we discuss the latest FAQ. We then dive into a discussion about some unusual cavalry you have more than likely seen across the table... chariots, camels, basically if it spits or slides we cover it!

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Hello friends! Today we take some time to drool over the exciting new model teaser for Arnor... before transitioning to a more serious topic. Has the meta stagnated? Is the game in a rut? And what can be done about it? Join us!

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Join us as the crew recounts their experiences at the Dutch GT with special guest Jeroen Felix!

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

In the last episode, we took a look at the Pits of Dol Guldur legion and how to beat it. Today, we put our money where our mouth is as Matt pilots the Return of the King against Evan's Pits build.

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher talk about the current competitive landscape of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle game. We discuss Ardacon tournament performance, and take a closer look at a few of the more competitive choices in the game currently. 

Gluten tag friends! Azog and his pita dwelling buddies have been at the upper crust of SBG for some time. Today we chew on this legion, and how you can bring the heat and rise to the challenge when it shows up! 

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Nothing like having a perfect plan, and watching it all go sideways due to the vagaries of fate. Join us for a discussion of some of our favorite 'unlikely' moments we've had in our games!

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Following up on our chat discussing the Easterling Dragon Emperor and his fearsome legion, we have a clash of the titans to put theory to the test. Join us as Matt pilots his proven Easterling list against Evan in a mock battle!

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

The Dragon Emperor continues to slice his way through the world of SBG without mercy. So who can stand up to such a terrible foe? Join us as we put together some lists to counter the infamous Easterling menae.

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!

Coming off the heels of our adventures in the UK, We are lucky to be joined by this years Ardacon International Masters winner Kylie Stevenson for a recap of the NOVA Open! 

Make sure to check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.ardaconsbg.com!