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Adepticon and The Nations Cup!
May 18, 2026
1h 54m 44s
Rohan Factions Continued!
Apr 7, 2026
2h 03m 18s
Rohan Faction Review!
Mar 12, 2026
1h 56m 57s
Gondor Army Review (With Five Whole Hosts!)
Jan 13, 2026
2h 29m 24s
An Unexpected Guest and Veto System Spotlight
Dec 5, 2025
1h 35m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/18/26 | ![]() Adepticon and The Nations Cup! | In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher talk about their experiences at Adepticon and The Nations Cup. They review their lists, talk about the format, and discuss their games. | 1h 54m 44s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Rohan Factions Continued! | In this episode, Matt, Evan Alisher, and (surprise surprise, he's not dead) Rainier, finish up reviewing the Rohan factions and also talk a bit about Adoption. | 2h 03m 18s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Rohan Faction Review! | In this episode Matt, Evan, and Alisher continue to review the Lord of the Rings era Rohan factions! | 1h 56m 57s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Gondor Army Review (With Five Whole Hosts!) | In this episode Matt, Evan, Rainier, Mik and Alisher talk about Rainier's journey returning to the game and review the Gondor profiles and corresponding legions. We talk about the lists' competitive viability and overall enjoyment! | 2h 29m 24s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | ![]() An Unexpected Guest and Veto System Spotlight | In this episode Matt, Even, Alisher, and returning host Rainier talk about his return to the game! We also have a spotlight discussion about the differences between the Veto System and Random Scenario Selection. | 1h 35m 35s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | ![]() Scenario Review! | 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. | 1h 46m 48s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | ![]() Two episodes in one week?! Nova Open Review (with special guest Trey Haupt) | 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. | 1h 54m 17s | ||||||
| 9/6/25 | ![]() Two Episodes in One Month?! an Unexpected Podcast About Current Competitive Play | 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. | 1h 17m 46s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | ![]() We're not Dead! An "Unexpected" Podcast | In this episode the crew discuss the current competitive landscape now that the new edition is out in its entirety! | 1h 38m 51s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | ![]() Good Armies Profiles Continued! | In this Episode, Matt, Evan, Mik, and Alisher take a look at some of the remaining good profiles in the Armies of the Lord of the Rings book! They review the ins and outs of how the lists work and give them a competitive ranking. | 1h 44m 05s | ||||||
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| 5/11/25 | ![]() Good (as in not Evil) Lord of the Rings Profiles! | In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher begin to break down the good army lists/profiles in the Lord of the Rings profile book and offer their analysis on the competitive merits/deficiencies of each of the lists. | 2h 00m 27s | ||||||
| 4/13/25 | ![]() Hobbit Evil Armies Review! | In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast the crew review the Evil Hobbit Armies and provide their competitive analysis on which lists they believe will integrate well into the new meta! | 1h 46m 27s | ||||||
| 3/13/25 | ![]() Good (Hobbit) Armies Preview! Pt.2 | In this video Matt, Evan and Alisher take a look at the remaining good Hobbit army lists/profiles and offer their perspectives on the competitive merits of the lists! | 1h 56m 39s | ||||||
| 2/6/25 | ![]() Good (Hobbit) Armies Preview! Pt.1 | In this video, the crew begins to look over "good" faction profiles and lists from the Armies of the Hobbit book! Evan, Matt, Devin, and Alisher discuss the rules of the factions and analyse the competitive merits of each faction list (including what points they may be good at). | 1h 54m 03s | ||||||
| 1/14/25 | ![]() New Edition Thoughts and Preview! | In this episode of an Unexpected Podcast, the crew talk about their early impressions of the new edition including some of they play experiences along with their likes, dislikes, and takes on what will represent the new meta. | 1h 41m 53s | ||||||
| 11/26/24 | ![]() Unexpected podcast: New Edition Release Dates, Leaked Rules, and More! | 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! | 1h 58m 19s | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | ![]() Rise of Angmar Play Experience, The War of the Rohirrim/New Edition, and Rings of Power! | 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?.....). | 1h 34m 46s | ||||||
| 8/30/24 | ![]() Ardacon Recap and Rise of Angmar Supplement Preview! (With Special Guest, Ted Cantu) | 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! | 1h 42m 59s | ||||||
| 8/7/24 | ![]() Ardacon 2024 Preview! (With Team America Guest "Caleb Silvergleid) | 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. | 1h 26m 30s | ||||||
| 6/29/24 | ![]() The Nations Cup! With Special Guest John from Any Heroics (Podcast) | 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! | 1h 17m 56s | ||||||
| 5/30/24 | ![]() Monsters! | 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! | 1h 27m 11s | ||||||
| 5/10/24 | ![]() New FAQs, and some Unusual Cavalry! | 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! | 1h 42m 26s | ||||||
| 4/26/24 | ![]() Has the Meta Stagnated? | 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! | 1h 24m 50s | ||||||
| 1/17/24 | ![]() Dutch GT Review with special guest Jeroen Felix! | 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! | 1h 35m 32s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
