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Episode 73 - Something's Familiar About These Strangers Like Me

2026/10/21

Max is joining you this week to discuss the why behind the most popular early deck choice in Hyperia City!

Episode 72 - Now It's Always Once Upon a Time In Hyperia City

2026/10/07

Sam and Max are bringing the Hype...eria City hits! Listen in to hear all the cards to start to unpack in this new and very dense set!

Episode 71 - New Friends and New Places to See

2026/09/23

Max is solo this week and discussing what's coming and what he hopes gets addressed in the upcoming "season of villainy!"

Episode 70 - Test the Limits and Break Through

2026/09/09

Sam and Max talk over three scenarios that might seem like positive exchanges, but might actually be game losing mistakes!

Episode 69 - A Counterpoint of Painful Howls!

2026/08/26

This week on the podcast, Sam and Max talk over the meta full of counter picks!

Episode 68 - Consider the Coconut

2026/08/12

In this week's episode, Max and Sam share some ways to be the most successful and have the most fun playing Disney Lorcana's newest format, "Coconut"!

Episode 67 - Amber Pine Trails of the Forest

2026/07/29

In this episode, Max and Sam discuss all of the decks you can build with just amber and emerald.

Episode 66 - You're Never Not on my Mind

2026/07/15

This week, we're getting hype about the newest set, Attack of the Vine! Join us as we make our way through the misses, hits, and top cards of the set for core constructed!

Episode 65 - Grow yourself into something new

2026/07/01

Sam and Max discuss the origins of a post-rotation meta! Listen in as they offer ideas on where you can start and maximize your effort!

Episode 64 - Cloud of Smoke and He Appears, the Master of Surprise!

2026/06/17

This week, the podcast explores the concept of next-leveling the competition. Listen in to find out what is going on in core and how you can outthink your way to a top 8 promo Woody!

Episode 63 - Time is Racing Toward Us Till Set Champs Arrive

2026/06/03

With Wilds Unknown Set Champs quickly approaching, Max talks over the fundamentals you need to take home a playmat!

Episode 62 - So Familiar a Gleam

2026/05/20

This week, Sam and Max break down the early core constructed metagame for Wilds Unknown!

Episode 61 - Into the (Wilds) Unknown!

2026/05/06

This week, we're getting hype about the newest set, Wilds Unknown! Join us as we make our way through the misses, hits, and top cards of the set for core constructed!

Episode 60 - You've Got a Friend in Me

2026/04/22

This week, Sam and Max take a deep dive into card evaluation. This entire episode is a look at one single card to help you learn how to pick the very best cards for competitive play!

Episode 59 - I Work Real Hard Each and Every Day, Now Things For Sure are Going My Way

2026/04/08

Get the most value out of your testing! Sam and Max are talking at length about how to test, what to keep in mind, and pitfalls to avoid!

★★★★★

Rwb9000 2024/02/03

Excellent Podcast

As someone just getting into Lorcana, this podcast has been a great resource! Highly recommended.

Amylc444 2024/02/03

Informative and Entertaining

This podcast is one of the best I’ve listened to. If you like Lorcana, it’s a must subscribe!

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