Explore every episode of the podcast On The Button (A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast)
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 19: Secrets of Power First Impressions | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:20:04 | |
With pre-releases and regular Premier games under their belts, the boys convene to talk through the latest release for Star Wars Unlimited: Secrets of Power. Trey eats some crow, Ian needs to buy cards, and everyone has some different ideas on where the meta is and where it's going. | |||
| Episode 18: Secrets of Power Pre-Release Prep | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:01:48 | |
Join the boys in Studio Sea - at Wes' place - as they congregate to record a live episode! FFG sent Wes a box of goodies and he invited Trey and Ian over to share in his good fortune. The full video episode - available on YouTube - contains the pack-opening, deck-building, and games played; the audio version here cuts back to just the discussions surrounding the new set. | |||
| Episode 9: You Must Learn Control | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:09:27 | |
As another episode rolls around, Trey and Ian are about to head out the door for some fantastic vacations. Before they do, however, the boys gather 'round to talk about a local Store Showdown and the recent victory of a true hard control deck at the Austin PQ. Hard control is not the most well-loved play style in the game, but deciphering its ins and outs feels crucial to improving as both a player and a deck builder. | |||
| Episode 8: PQ Recap; Learning When to Scoop | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:16:11 | |
Episode 8 is a tad late due to some easily preventable technical stupidity on Wes' part. =) Here in take two of the episode, the boys get together to briefly recap the recent Planetary Qualifier here in Houston, including some post-match analysis for Ian's turn on the stream. Some discussion of when to scoop (concede) to your opponent and a bit of good-natured ribbing ensues, followed by a brief review of the recently revealed Legends of the Force full spoiler! | |||
| Episode 7: Drama and Draft | 31 May 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
With Wes freshly returned from covering the first Regional Qualifier in North America, the boys talk about the big event, the prize wall, and some of the drama that occurred on Sunday, followed up by a discussion of Jump to Lightspeed as a draft product and how each of them drafted at a recent local event. | |||
| Episode 6: Becoming A Better Player | 17 May 2025 | 01:09:44 | |
We're halfway through the Jump to Lightspeed meta: release was 8 weeks ago, and Legends of the Force hits shelves in another 8 weeks. So the boys take a breath to briefly review what's been going on in the competitive world and talk more generally about how to up your game and improve as a SWU player. | |||
| Episode 5: Twin Suns and Spoiler Season | 05 May 2025 | 01:06:51 | |
This week the boys talk about a recent local Twin Suns event and the agents of chaos that inevitably lurk within such multiplayer structures. How best to navigate the uncharted waters of unpredictable opponents? Unbelievably, it's also time to start getting glimpses of the future as FFG has begun rolling out spoilers for Legends of the Force. | |||
| Episode 4: In the Deck Lab | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:04:45 | |
With the meta opened up a bit due to FFG cancelling Jango, the creative juices have been flowing! The boys talk about what they've been building and trying of late, including a couple of throwback leaders from Set 1 that don't get a lot of love in the modern game. We also cover an upcoming Twin Suns event here locally, as at least one of our store showdowns is slated to be run in the format. DECK LISTS (in order of discussion): TWIN SUNS | |||
| Episode 3: Jango Gets Decapitated | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:33:21 | |
In this quick-and-dirty bonus episode, Wes sits down with Trey to talk about the big news from FFG regarding cards added to the suspended list. The boys talk about what it means for the overall health of the game, what decks to expect to fill the gap left by our Mandalorian overlord(s), and what they're looking forward to trying to get to the table without having their units constantly exhausted. | |||
| Episode 2: Jango, Jango Everywhere | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:19:30 | |
With the game's first Sector Qualifier in Milan, Italy and the Bothan Invitational in the books, the boys talk about the current look of competitive decks in Star Wars Unlimited and what impact recent events should have on the upcoming Sector Qualifier in Denver. Additionally, we discuss the recent Legends of the Force spoilers, what keywords we would like to see FFG bring back in the future, and what decks each of us has in the oven for Premiere and Twin Suns. | |||
| Episode 1: First Steps | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:15:29 | |
We begin our podcasting journey discussing our Jump To Lightspeed pre-release experiences, what leaders and decks we are looking forward to trying in the new set, some hype for Twin Suns finally being a fully-fledged format, and a brief look at upcoming competitive events. Ian and Wes will be streaming live games at the Sector Qualifier in Denver on 5-6 April, so come by and say hello! | |||
| Episode 17: Secrets Revealed | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:59:19 | |
The boys are back for another round of pontificating about all things Star Wars Unlimited! This week: Ian's cynicism knows no bounds, Trey talks about knowing your local player field, and Wes pleads with FFG to figure out streaming coverage of major events here in the US. All is now revealed with the complete spoiler of Secrets of Power available, and two of the team talk through their experience at the local PQ just last weekend. | |||
| Episode 16: Fresh Meta, Stale Spoilers | 03 Oct 2025 | 01:08:49 | |
The boys gather 'round once more to chew the SWU fat! Ian is freshly back from a business trip to Nashville, Trey is headed to Aggieland for football, and Wes is headed out shortly to cover a PQ in Lubbock. We talk about the new meta without Force Throw in it, trilogy as a format, card engines, and spoilers. There are... let us say, grave concerns about Secrets of Power as a set based on the spoilers seen thus far. SWU Base: https://swubase.com/ | |||
| Episode 15: Thrown Away | 19 Sep 2025 | 01:16:17 | |
Ian, Wes, and Trey gather 'round once again! Fresh off of the Set 5 Dallas (Limited Format) Planetary Qualifier, everyone recounts their experiences and discusses the overall format. It was a truly fantastic event, and everyone is stoked to do it all over again in Set 6. The big news of the week, of course, is that Force Throw finally gets the axe (and Wes' final pre-Galactic Championship prediction comes true). What comes next for the meta, and what Secrets of Power spoilers have caught everyone's attention? All that and more in this episode! Top 8 Dallas PQ draft review (with featured drafter) - https://youtu.be/8GdDXX4axI8 | |||
| Episode 14: Halfway Through Legends of the Force | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:06:10 | |
As we approach the halfway point of the Legends of the Force meta, the boys gather 'round again to talk all things SWU. We briefly recap a local draft - Ian drafted yellow! - spend a bit of time talking about the recent announcements for Organized Play promos available to earn at Season 1 Sectors and Regionals, as well as touch upon the now-spoiled spotlight decks for the next set. Ian shares some concerns he has about Twin Suns and singles pricing, and everyone looks forward to this weekend's limited PQ up in Dallas. | |||
| Episode 13: Legends Cunning Is (Maybe) Awful | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:20:23 | |
As the boys gather around to review their homework assignment from last stream, it turns out that the conversation - or, really, Trey's long rant - about cunning aspect cards in Legends of the Force isn't completely played out. Dates for the Set 5 sector qualifiers and regional championships have been announced, and Trey has another bone to pick with the designers... this time over leader design. | |||
| Episode 12: Galactic Championship Recap & Looking Ahead | 08 Aug 2025 | 01:32:36 | |
The boys reconvene fresh from the afterglow of attending the first ever Galactic Championships in Las Vegas, and boy does Ian have an epic story to tell. Wes already told his over on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezjAvvev1Fg), and Trey has thoughts about the streaming presentation. After catching up, Trey grades Ian and Wes' homework from last episode, and everyone looks ahead to limited PQs and what the sealed/draft environment for Legends of the Force has in store. | |||
| Episode 11: Galactic Championships! | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:11:01 | |
It's that time: the first ever Galactic Championships for Star Wars Unlimited is about to kick off. Wes and Ian are going; are you? The boys talk about their hot take predictions for the event, as well as what decks they are bringing (or, in Trey's case, working on in the lab). Ian is ready for some Vegas-style entertainment, while Wes and Trey are busy re-organizing their card storage. All that and more in this episode! | |||
| Episode 10: Legends of the Force Pre-Release, Year 1 Review | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:36:32 | |
It's time for a new set, and the boys are here to recap their pre-release adventures for Set 5, Legends of the Force. (Pro tip: Qui-Gon is hot garbage.) A discussion of what they have under construction in the deck lab ensues, followed by a brief review of the (lack of a) recent update to the suspended list and a lively discussion about FFG's introspective piece on the first year of the game. | |||
| Episode 28: New Day, New Set & Twin Suns Silliness | 21 Mar 2026 | 01:32:45 | |
We live in A Lawless Time; a new set is here, and a new day dawns. Old staple cards are gone... old, busted leaders are gone... what now? The boys gather to discuss their pre-release experiences as well as talk about what they've been trying to cook in the deck lab. Wes is asked for his opinion on some recent Twin Suns dwama, and some overarching deck design concepts of the format are explored. | |||
| Episode 27: Regional Recap & Lawless Pre-Releases | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:31:19 | |
It's the first episode of season two! Ian returns triumphantly - and fully cured! - as the Secrets of Power era draws to a close. Wes gives a brief recap of his Milwaukee regionals experience, Ian shares HIS vision of the Eternal format, everyone simps for the new set, and Trey starts a conversation on gaming etiquette. | |||
| Episode 26: A Lawless Time Legendary Review | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:17:03 | |
With Ian out sick - get well soon! - Wes and Trey join forces to try and combat some of the negativity that's been floating around the community lately (some of it right here on this show!). At least, that was the plan until Galactic Championship tickets went on sale earlier this week. Additionally, spoiler season is officially over and it's time to review the legendary cards coming in A Lawless Time; are they good, playable, or coasters? Comments or questions? Write us at mailbag@onthebutton.xyz. Kingwood Hobbies Etsy page - https://www.etsy.com/shop/KingwoodHobbies | |||
| Episode 25: Double Aspect Design Challenge & Rotation | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:22:42 | |
As PQ season rolls onward, the boys convene to discuss Trey's homework assignment from the last episode: re-imagining the iconic double-aspect event cards that are close to rotating out in a few weeks. Rotation itself is also on the table for discussion - including how it might be improved should FFG decide to change course down the road - as well as some discussion of local stores dropping the game. Is this also happening in your area? Let us know at mailbag@onthebutton.xyz. A Template Adjustment: https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/a-template-adjustment | |||
| Episode 24: Legendary Design & Cards We Won't Miss | 25 Jan 2026 | 01:20:45 | |
EDITOR'S NOTE: Apologies if the sound balance is a bit wonky in this one, all. There was a gross imbalance in recording and it took some time to try and salvage it. Rotation is on the horizon, but the boys aren't done talking about the current state of the Star Wars Unlimited! This week there's some discussion about how FFG approaches the design of legendary cards and whether that is beneficial for the game - or not - followed by a review of cards that we won't miss when they rotate out of Premier. | |||
| Episode 23: Looking Ahead at Year 3 of SWU | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:34:33 | |
The boys ring in 2026 by briefly re-capping some of their holiday ups and downs, followed by discussing their hopes and dreams for Star Wars Unlimited in the new year. A lively discussion follows regarding the Year 1 vs. Year 2 leader debate, while Trey shares his thoughts on a recent game theory article shared by FFG. Hints of Lawlessness: https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/hints-of-lawlessness | |||
| Episode 22: End of Year Musings for 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:03:26 | |
The boys gather for one final time in 2025 to talk about Christmas and Hanukah traditions, gift ideas for the SWU player(s) in your life, and re-visit the pack changes announced last week and what they might mean for the long-term health of the game. | |||
| Episode 21: Set 7 Brings Major Pack Changes | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:33:43 | |
It's an off-week emergency session of the On The Button podcast, as FFG announced today some MAJOR changes coming to both regular and carbonite booster packs beginning with Set 7, A Lawless Time. Having expended no small amount of oxygen speculating on this change during the last episode, the boys reconvene to discuss the substance of the announcement and share some first thoughts. | |||
| Episode 20: Un-Packing the Future of SWU | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:25:55 | |
It's an episode full of speculation and wishing, as the trio reconvene after the Thanksgiving holiday to talk about the latest info out of the In-Flight Report from PAX Unplugged and discuss their wish list for the upcoming announcement regarding changes to booster packs. Everyone chimes in on their latest deck concepts as well as recent assurances that Eternal PQs are in the works. In-Flight Report 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/live/LqOaHp5k4M0?si=KdIS-X_3Vmq_Wvt_ Trey's Tokens - http://kingwoodhobbies.etsy.com/ | |||
| Episode 29: Draft, Poetry, Multiplayer & Meta | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:07:44 | |
With everyone having some draft experience for A Lawless Time under their belts, the boys gather to talk about their experiences. What leaders worked? What draft strategies prevailed? Which failed? A poem is recited, Twin Suns decks are previewed, and an early look at what the meta decks of LAW PQ season are shaping up to be round out another banger episode of On The Button! | |||
| Episode 31: Interpreting the LAW in PQ Season | 04 May 2026 | 01:03:57 | |
With Ian out for... ahem, professional reasons, Wes and Trey muddle on with the business of catching up with what's new in SWU over the past few weeks. The first of two local PQs has come and gone - this one of the premier variety - leaving Wes admiring a surprising deck. There's plenty to talk about in terms of competitive decks this PQ season, plus preconstructed Twin Suns decks are on the cusp of release, news about Galactic Championship prizing just hit, and an upcoming Sector Qualifier in California all make a splash in this week's topic list. Comments or questions? Write us at mailbag@onthebutton.xyz. | |||
| Episode 30: Looking Ahead at Premier and Back at Limited | 17 Apr 2026 | 01:14:40 | |
In this episode of On The Button, the boys touch on ALL the formats! We kick off with a look at the current state of Premier before segueing to a discussion of the recent changes to Eternal, then wrapping up with a discussion on our favorite sets for Limited. How Rotation Changed SWU by Plus Two: https://youtu.be/CbSqte4-Eow?si=bQl3Zgr7BUqKuRY6 | |||
| Episode 32: Getting Our Priorities In Order | 15 May 2026 | 01:05:29 | |
Ian is back this week, and a great bit of fan mail prompts a fascinating question for the team: how do you prioritize your time spent on SWU? Is it building and testing meta decks? Trying your own home brews with off-the-meta leaders? Twin Suns shenanigans with family? Time is finite, and figuring out what will bring you the most satisfaction out of the game is half the battle. On other topics, box prices for LAW are holding pretty steady, and the new Twin Suns decks are an interesting addition to that particular format. | |||