Explore every episode of the podcast On The Button (A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast)
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. | |||