Welcome to Episode 9 of Break Points! This week, Sam, Taylor Crawford, and AggroBlaze96 are joined by special guest Ema for a deep dive into the latest Flesh and Blood news and meta shakeups. We kick things off with a look back at Kansas City, sharing stories from the tournament floor and discussing the power of being a specialist in Flesh and Blood. The crew debates the pros and cons of sticking with a single hero, the element of surprise, and how deep knowledge can give you the edge in high-stakes matches. The conversation heats up as we break down the latest Banned & Restricted announcement—what it means for top decks like Gravy, Ver, Slippy, and more. Expect plenty of hot takes, meta predictions, and a few hilarious tangents (including bathroom banter and the eternal debate over “scrub the deck”). Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting into the game, you’ll find insights, laughs, and maybe a little chaos in this episode. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts on the new bans or what you want to see in future episodes! 00:00 - Intro & Guest Welcome 00:35 - How Was Your Week in Flesh and Blood? 01:22 - The Power of Being a Specialist 02:44 - Surprising Opponents with Rogue Decks 04:24 - Matchup Stories & Tournament Tales 07:14 - The Specialist Edge in the Meta 10:54 - Ban & Restricted Announcement Reactions 13:37 - Why Was "Talk a Big Game" Banned? 17:00 - Plume of Overgrowth Ban Discussion 20:54 - Bonds of Agony Ban: Good or Bad? 24:41 - Is Slippy Still Playable? 27:08 - Gravy Deck After the Tipple Ban 32:00 - Florian, Fatigue, and Meta Predictions 36:06 - New Set Spoilers & Meta Impact 41:20 - Blitz Format & Upcoming Events 45:00 - Skirmish Results & Deck Trends 50:00 - Final Thoughts & Sign-Off and Just talking Break Points Podcast ►►► https://media.rss.com/break-points/feed.xml Discord ►►► https://discord.gg/x4VJEeGU2Z Patreon ►►► https://bit.ly/3Aiceef Get your TCGz Merch ► ►► https://www.thecardguyz.com Streaming Microphone ►►► https://amzn.to/3U4fbKc Streaming XLR ►►► https://amzn.to/4l22JW4 Streaming Key Light ►►► https://amzn.to/41hAdsz Get Dragon Shield Sleeves ►►► https://amzn.to/4bkgJ8Y Dragon Shield Binders ►►► https://amzn.to/3VO8bRU Josh's Playmat holder ►►► https://amzn.to/3CZJ1Xn #fabtcg #thecardguyz