Carlo Ople joins the IP2 Podcast to discuss his firsthand look on the rapidly-growing scene in the Philippines, offering tips for community builders all over the world, giving his honest take about FAB's trajectory for the future, and shares some of the very exciting behind-the-scenes preparations for the upcoming BH: Manila! Follow Carlo and his channel here: https://twitter.com/carloople https://www.youtube.com/@UnboxFAB Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
A new year and a new chapter for the IP2 Podcast. We are thrilled to announce that in 2024, we'll be laser-focused on what we do best: interviews with grassroots community builders, TOs, LGS Owners, and more, from all around the world. At the same time, we are thrilled to announce that we'll be joining the Flesh and Blood Judge Content Team, a volunteer team with the mission of representing and being a touch point for the judge community, and creating educational and lifestyle content for judges everywhere. Both of us can't wait for what lies ahead and hope you'll join us on this journey. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
In the very first episode of the IP2 Podcast, your co-hosts Felix Chung and Shea Ashbee introduce themselves, speak about their love of the game of Flesh and Blood, and talk about how we see our local community (and armory events) as our Third Place.Some food for thought regarding Felix's selected additional topic for today (The Third Place) is here: https://youtu.be/VvdQ381K5xg Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast
Wow - what a year. Felix and Shea break it down, from January to December, counting each month's highlights. Which set was their favorite overall? What were their highlights? What's in store for the podcast coming up?Here's the link to the first episode of Travis' show: https://youtu.be/t0YO7L5cfQs?si=BhxPeKjxEmRp_ww7 Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
Fresh off being announced as one of the special guests at the Celebrational event in Queenstown, NZ, Niccolo Paqueo is one of the hardest-working judges in our community. From being a familiar face in an orange shirt at Tier 3 and 4 events around the world to participating in numerous behind-the-scenes efforts to make our game even better, his fingerprints are everywhere on our community. We were lucky to spend an evening with him! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
We were honored to sit down with Simon Denning for an in-depth conversation about community, content creation, and where Flesh and Blood can fit into a busy life with work and family. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
The co-hosts are back and eager to show the world Shea's Riptide deck. They also briefly discuss the keynote speech and competitive stream of the World Championships. Are you convinced that Riptide is the truth? Let us know! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
Shea is back from getting groovy with Riptide at BH: Vancouver. The co-hosts get together to discuss that event, and then talk about big data and Felix's personalized slabs for prize cards. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
The co-hosts check in after two fun weekends filled with Flesh and Blood to discuss the latest news from their local community, and also from the broader world in FAB. Then there's talk about D&D and fantasy archetypes, and some discussion about what makes long-lasting friendship. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
It was our privilege to be joined by Melody Weipeihana today. One of the consistent bright spots of positivity and appreciation for Flesh and Blood, Melody is one of the founding members of the Pitch Perfect Podcast and the Rainbow x Pitch League. We discussed a variety of important topics, including the value of diversity and inclusion in our community, and places like the Rainbow X Pitch League. We also cover lighter topics such as life in New Zealand and the highs and lows of being a collector. We hope you enjoy! Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
Eric Lerer is a man who wears many hats, from being an early pioneer in FAB's competitive community, to being a content creator with Spark of Genius and caster. He also has been credited with being the initial driving force behind getting Flesh and Blood started in his city of Vancouver. Join Eric and the regular co-hosts as they cover these topics and so much more. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Spark of Genius here: https://www.youtube.com/@sparkofgenius9216 Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
The duo are reunited as they briefly discuss the news of the next month, before going onto a long dialogue about longevity and FAB's transition from an exciting upstart game to a mature one. Don't miss this deep dive into some complicated topics. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
He's back! Frédéric was our very first guest on our podcast and we were ecstatic to have him back. Fresh off of Head Judging the Canadian National Championship, he shares the latest and greatest updates from his side of the world, breaks down what it takes to have a leading role in a tournament like Canadian Nationals, and more! Check out his profile for Judge of the Month: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/blog/2023/07/03/jotm-july-2023/ Check out his previous interview on our podcast: https://youtu.be/mDDDPlckrU0 Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
We were joined by Steven Jennings, the co-founder of Red Riot Games, one of the first LGSes to support Flesh and Blood in Canada and a store that proudly supports the game to this day. We discuss his background as a video game tournament organizer, the origin story of RRG, building a community as a LGS and the behind-the-scenes story of Canadian Nationals! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
Giving back to the community is a core tenet of the IP2 Podcast. We've teamed up with legendary FAB player, Yuki Lee Bender, to offer two introductory coaching sessions to our listeners!For details, go to our YouTube channel or try here: https://youtu.be/9Ir_LU9XH68
Fresh off her win at the Calling: Las Vegas, Yuki Lee Bender joins the regular co-hosts for an in-depth discussion. Not only did she tell us all about her mentality which has served her well at the top tables of competitive events over the years, she also shared her honest opinions of being a 'specialist', the importance of her local community and showing up to armory events, and utilizing her experience as a professional teacher to as a FAB coach. This is one of the most inspiring and educational interviews yet on the IP2 Podcast. Don't miss out! GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT: https://youtu.be/9Ir_LU9XH68Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
What a weekend in Las Vegas! Andrew Padlesky makes his re-appearance on our show as both he and Felix recap the weekend, capped off by Andrew's epic performance in the Battle Hardened, where he finished second only to Pro Tour champion Michael Feng, winning himself a PTI and other prizes on the way. There are so many funny and heartwarming stories along the way - you won't want to miss out! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
Shea and Felix just talk about upcoming major tournaments (who's going where and to do what), the Blitz ban announcements, and food. A little less structured than our normal chats - but no less enjoyable! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcast https://rathe.social/@IP2Podcast Podcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
We were very excited to sit down with Jared Sylva, the Organized Play Manager at Star City Games. As one of LSS' partners in delivering premier level events for Flesh and Blood, and with 15+ years of experience, Jared offers his insights into FAB's growth and future potential (while also offering a reality check about how big the giants are), what it takes to run these events, how locations are selected, and more!Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcasthttps://rathe.social/@IP2PodcastPodcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss #fabtcg
We are honored to be joined by Klaus Lassacher, the Judge Program Manager for Flesh and Blood. Hailing from Vienna, he has been working for LSS for around one year but has been involved with the FAB Judge community from the very start of international Organized Play, and has been judging professionally for years. He shares how he got started as a judge and with FAB, where the judge program stands today, and his vision for the future.Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Please follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/IP2Podcasthttps://rathe.social/@IP2PodcastPodcast RSS: https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/YatCJCGR.rss#fabtcg