This weeks pod kicks off our retrospective series to wrap up 2025. What a year it has been! In this first pod we are taking a look back at all the major product releases in 2025, to give our verdict and share our overall ratings on everything from the flavour, to limited to the constructed impacts of each set. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
The 2025 World Championships is in the books. Congratulations to our newest World Champion Michael Jaszczur! In this pod Pankaj recaps the event, we dive into all the juice from the Key Note including Compendium of Rathe, Silver Age and World Tour 2026! Plus, we breakdown all the impacts from Worlds, the storylines and revisit our predictions to see how we did. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
It is finally here, the pinnacle event of the year. It is time for the 2025 World Championship for Flesh and Blood. Before the main event kicks off in Philadelphia this weekend, join Hayden and Pankaj as they talk preview for players, decks, meta, plus make their predictions and talk what they would play this weekend. Featuring a number of lists all of which linked below! CINDRA - https://fabrary.net/decks/01K9RTJMHEKHSPE77EYBN13S45 VERDANCE - https://fabrary.net/decks/01K9RWM6VVB92K5ZE0YEJ1GNRE GRAVY - https://fabrary.net/decks/01K9RYQEKCV1YMD2EPXYAN1F2A PRISM - https://fabrary.net/decks/01K9RZAF7TSWAEVBVSBA5WNTR5 Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
One week out from the World Championship in Philadelphia and the results from Pro Quest and our latest Calling show us some interesting evolution happening within this Classic Constructed meta. Hayden and Pankaj break it down in this episode of Arsenal Pass! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
An early Banned & Restricted update, an apology from LSS and a format in a precarious position. What do these updates mean for the World Championship and the Living Legend meta, but more importantly, what does it mean for Living Legend as a format moving forward? All this and some interesting questions, plus discussions around polarizing match ups in this weeks pod! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Is Living Legend a bad format? Is it just miss-understood? Is there more than meets the eye? Do we simply just have far too much data to make a call? In this pod Hayden and Pankaj get into Living Legend as a format and discuss the recent events ahead of the World Championship to look at how the meta in LL is shaping up! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This week on the pod we take a look at the results of week two of Pro Quest Yokohama season from Living Legend to Classic Constructed. Who are the winners, who are the losers, what deck to play for week three, and is there more room than you may think for a dark or horse or wild card hero pick this season?! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Week one of Pro Quest Yokohama is in the books, we've had another CC Calling, many Battle Hardeneds and the Super Slam season is 3 weeks old. Yet, is the format already solved and a done deal? Is the big 3 of Gravy, Cindra and Verdance set and all outsiders looking in? Or is there more yet to come? Are the likes of Dash IO, Oscilio and Dorinthea waiting in the wings, ready to swoop in and rewrite the season narrative? We break down the latest updates in the format and cover this past weekends events to answer the big question, has the format already been solved?! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This week on the pod we go deep on Calling Shizouka data, deliver a strong verdict on an unplayable hero, an overrated hero, a dark horse and one that never really left. Join us as we cover what to play and why, plus of course, what not to play! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Hayden is back and Super Slam is here! This week on the pod we explore what Super Slam is going to do for Classic Constructed and discuss the decks to play for the early weeks of the Super Slam season. Which heroes look set for success in the Pro Quest Yokohama season kicking off next weekend?! Tune in and find out! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This week we are joined by Canadian national champions and Super Slam world premiere Calling finalists Sunny Yang and Jordan Jalbert-Ross to break down how you should approach your prerelease this coming weekend! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This week we are joined by none other than AggroBlaze96 and Nathan Dollman to discuss all things Super Slam! AggroBlaze96 is a well known guardian stan and Nathan Dollman is a brute aficionado. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the upcoming set featuring these two classes! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This weeks pod involves two very special guests - Pablo Pintor and Tariq Patel! Pablo Pintor is a 2x Pro Tour Champion and Tariq Patel is a 2x National Champion. We go over the latest Banned and Restricted announcement and talk about where the meta goes from here. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This weeks pod is a deeper look at where Classic Constructed goes ahead of the impending Ban and Restricted announcement. What bans and moves should LSS make? Are we predicting a Gravy hit? What about Arakni? And do LSS need to make pre-emptive bans ahead of Super Slam? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Super Slam previews, Armory Deck spoilers and which heroes are shaping up to dethrone Gravy and Slippy?! Will it be Kassai with her new tool, the revenge of Rhinar or perhaps Verdance just got the most broken card of all?! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This week in the pod we go over Hayden's weekend, fresh of a top 8 at the calling Auckland in Classic Constructed with Arakni. We also chat about a meta update and Pankaj's plans for the deck he will play in Kansas and revisit our conversation last week on deck selection. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
This week we dive down the well of semi-self help to bring you top tips and focuses to secure your spot on the Pro Tour! Is there one right way? Perhaps, or perhaps our two hosts have a few ways to go about it! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Mastery Pack Guardian hits stores next weekend and we have a number of fresh preview cards to dive into, plus look at what impact this set might have on Classic Constructed. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Join us this week as we recap our Pro Tour weekend from Singapore. What went down, how did Hayden do playing and what does Pankaj have to tell us from his weekend long seat in the booth? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Pro Tour Singapore kicks off this weekend, right as the pod drops, and in this episode Hayden and Pankaj make their predictions for the event. Metagame breakdown, best deck, worst deck and much, much more. Tune in and see how well the two of them do in making their predictions before they head into the casting booth and to the playing tables at the Pro Tour! With Hayden playing the event and Pankaj on coverage for the weekend. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
Pierre Henri Desjardins
I like to consider myself to be the annoying little brother of Hayden Dale and Brendan Patrick, constantly mimicking my older siblings as I try to figure out how to do the things they do. What do I mean by that? Well, Hayden won a Skirmish using Rhinar, so I modelled my Rhinar deck after his and finally placed first in my first ever Blitz Armory event! Brendan and the boys brought Kano to the Pro Tour, and I started to pick up some of the cooler lines and managed to unlock a 41 damage turn while presented with lethal at 1 health myself. Listening to this podcast is such a joy every week, and I look forward to all the tips, insights, and occasional banter that my older brothers at Arsenal Pass never cease to deliver. As goes the saying: "imitation is the highest form of flattery", hopefully Brendan and Hayden you read this and feel flattered indeed. Keep up the incredible work, I hope to see you both someday at a FaB event, or better yet be matched against Brendan by GEM so I can cry so
Jacob Downing
Arsenal Pass is the titular source for everything Flesh and Blood related. The hosts' have the charm and banter of an elderly couple sun setting into their Golden Years together with meta defining decks in hand. The Australian Nationals winning Hayden Dale is a wealth spring of knowledge about the game while the charismatic other super-saiyan-looking guy keeps Hayden's Icarus level ego from flying too close to the sun and keeps the podcast grounded firmly. Don't pass up your chance to gain new perspectives on this wonderful game and maybe learn that the true goal of Flesh & Blood is not about winning Worlds or Callings, but instead is about the friends (and rivals) we make along the way.