Episodes
In this episode, we welcome the Shard Lord himself, Rob from Canada to the show. We talk about all things collecting, grading and community building related and even make hot takes on who we think is the Canadian Saint. https://youtube.com/@thecombatchain https://twitter.com/SparkofGeniusCA https://discord.gg/CQJ63zDv https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/shawnhillcg https://www.twitter.com/fomtoolerytcg https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7
Published 03/15/23
Published 03/15/23
This episode is a bit of a marathon, but we’re so happy it is ‘cause we got to sit down and have a FABulous conversation with the one and only Easton Douglas! We get in the depths of Easton's competitive FAB results so far! We also talk about some hopes for Outsiders, our hot takes on how hard designing the game is, dealing with and recovering from loss and a whole bunch of other friendly banter! Come get to know the amazing Easton...
Published 03/08/23
In this episode, we bring our good friend Flake back on to talk all things about mental health, being a caster in this day and age, and some of our hopes for outsiders! https://www.youtube.com/@thecombatchain https://twitter.com/watchflake https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/shawnhillcg https://www.twitter.com/fomtoolerytcg https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7
Published 02/28/23
In this episode we welcome both our new co-host Shawn Hill, and our guest Charles Dunn. We talk about how Charles' background in gaming/competitive TCGs and the road that led him to going on his huge tear at Calling Indianapolis. We also talk about levelling up as a player, fatigue's impact on the game, and our hopes for Outsiders. https://www.youtube.com/@thecombatchain https://twitter.com/tinman354 https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/shawnhillcg...
Published 02/13/23
It's turbulent times at The Combat Chain as Pat has decided to step down from TCC to pursue other opportunities. Come send Pat off with his last episode as we bring on Parker Brown, also known as Br33zy, to talk about the updated Banned and Suspended announcement and what the changes could mean for the format. https://www.youtube.com/@thecombatchain https://twitter.com/_Br333zy https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/patsmashgood ...
Published 02/01/23
Alex Norvill has already made a name for himself working for LSS with stores all over North America. He got the fabtcg world Thirsty with his young Bravo Cosplay. Now Alex is stepping into the role of Content Creator Manager. 2023 is a big year for him Flesh and Blood! What’s his story? What’s his vision for content in the coming year? What is he and LSS looking for in a content creator to work with? Can we get him to spill some beans on their plans!? (No.) But we do have a helluva interview...
Published 01/23/23
In this episode, we throw our script to welcome Tommy Fresh for his third time on the show! When I say, throw out the script, we really just dive into this one having a good ol' fashioned hang out sesh talking about all the exciting news surrounding the new FABTCG set, Outsiders, and more. We really went off the rails with this one, but we laugh lots and had a blast recording it and we hope you do...
Published 01/16/23
The Combat Chain started the new year by bringing on one of the seminal leaders in the TCG space. Team Covenant has been around for 16 years now and fresh off dropping an amazing career restrospective on social media, we grabbed Zach Bunn, Team Covenant’s CEO to take a look to see how Flesh and Blood has impacted their business the last few years, the good and the bad. Stay on the edge of your seat as Zach peels back the curtain and brings us all along for the ride as we go back and...
Published 01/05/23
Ladies and Gentlemen, direct your eyes above as the Combat Chain proudly presents the Spectacular Carolina Alvarado! Watch as she flips and twirls through tales of adversity, perseverance and hilarity. Gasp as she effortlessly eliminates the cosplay competition, collecting an ever growing pile of Taylor cards! Be Astonished at her choices of the best of 2022!! That and more as we close the curtain on the year in death defying fashion! All without the safety OF A NET! This week on The Combat...
Published 12/17/22
This week we are joining by veteran caster Tannon Grace off the heels a patriotic AF appearance casting the Flesh and Blood World Championships. We take a look at the Outsiders announcement, get his unique perspective on the competition between MTG and FaB, his love of The Braves and we look at both the Fab Team Cup and Goliath Gaunlet and see what nuggets we can get out of him for the upcoming….Goliath Gauntlet...
Published 12/11/22
This week on the podcast we have the iconic Hayden Dale on with us. We talk about his whirlwind year playing high level Flesh and Blood, we take a look at Dynasty’s impact of the format, talk some Blitz Showdown and I think we put a final pin on one of the more dramatic sagas of 2022. https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/patsmashgood https://www.twitter.com/fomtoolerytcg https://twitter.com/Fyen_Dale...
Published 12/05/22
There was a plan for this episode, and then Max started firing on all cylinders and we rolled with it having an amazing in depth conversation on what it means to be a great fab player and how to get there. We tossed the show notes for this one and ran with it for as long as we could before we lost our connection to him. Max Thomas is one of the most gifted minds in the game and this is just a taste of what he brings to the table. Sit back and take the ride with us down how a truly competitive...
Published 11/28/22
This week we welcome one of the breakout stars in Flesh and Blood in 2022, Pheano Black. Pheano sits down with The Combat Chain and tells us the tale of a one time casual EDH player finding the game, growing his local community and emerging as one of the most recognizable faces and unmistakable names of the...
Published 11/20/22
Ethan Van Sant is ready to conquer the streaming world between Talishar, the new Clash tournament getting started and of course, Battle Hardened Philly. On his whirlwind tour around the world for Flesh and Blood we managed to grab the head of The League of Levia and talk with him about playing the blood debt killer Queen, his victory over Pablo Pintor, what to expect for the Clash and even checked in on his luggage this time around (Spoiler alert: it made it back!) that and much much more...
Published 11/13/22
You smell that? It’s world championship season. You need a preview and we have the only one you’ll need right here on The Combat Chain! Pat and Adam are joined by Matt Di Marco and Bryan Gottlieb to tell you what it means to commentate the world championship, what decks to be on the look out for, their picks for the winner and of course, Dynasty...
Published 11/03/22
Matt Rogers is arguably the most recognizable face in flesh and blood today. The Combat Chain welcomed him to the podcast this week and we had an incredible conversation with the New Zealand national championship winner that you truly have to listen to the fully appreciate. Tune in as we talk about high stakes competition, setting and meeting expectations, self-care and more with one of the favorites to take...
Published 10/29/22
This week we have Fab star Brendan Patrick on the podcast, before his break out role casting the World Championships. Is he now Brendan Patrick the Caster? How does he stay so ripped? Was Ethan Van Sant’s win as much of an upset everyone made it out to be? This and more on The Combat...
Published 10/23/22
In this episode, we bring on Frank Hung, better known on Discord and Twitter as The Lazy Dog. We talk his experience casting Canadian Nats, weird food accomplishments, and take a look inside his mind when it comes to competitive play and levelling up. https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7 Support the show
Published 10/13/22
In the episode we welcome guest host DM Armada! We talk about his Nats experience, the recent BNR update, and more! https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7 https://www.youtube.com/c/DMArmada https://twitter.com/armada_dm Support the show
Published 10/06/22
In this episode, we jammed in both Michael Hamilton and Tommy Fresh! We do a bit of a Nats recap, chat with Tommy about what he's got going on in the Fresh & Buds world, and chat with Hamilton about his road to becoming the US National Champion and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7 https://t.co/8nTxxUq7BG Support the show
Published 10/03/22
Tariq Patel knows how to win National Championships. After moving back to and promptly winning Canada’s Nats, he reigns supreme in North America for a few more days. Tariq becomes our first two time guest as he sat down with the Combat Chain and broke down his victory, his mindset, working with Team Dragonshield for the sweep and more! https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7 Support the show
Published 09/22/22
In this episode, we welcome Josh Lau from The Card Guyz on the show. We talk PT Lille, the upcoming Nats season, and Josh's love for all things warrior. https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7 https://www.youtube.com/thecardguyz https://www.twitter.com/josh_tcgz https://www.patreon.com/join/thecardguyz https://discord.gg/9xyd3PAH Support the show
Published 09/17/22
In this episode, we get caught up in the news from the past few weeks before we dive into an interview with the lead devs behind Flesh and Blood Online/Talishar.Net. https://www.youtube.com/thecombatchain https://www.twitter.com/thecombatchain https://discord.gg/s59D9eB7M7 https://www.talishar.net https://twitter.com/fabtcg_online http://discord.gg/JykuRkdd5S https://tinyurl.com/2p8jzhsf https://twitter.com/pvtvoid https://twitter.com/NathanA64145752 Support the show
Published 09/08/22
One year into his Flesh and Blood career, Matthew Foulkes is one of the hardest working players in the game. Straight off winning Pro Tour Lille, we sit down with the controversial star of FaB and lay it all out on the table. We talk his win, his wardrobe, his reputation, his bench press, and more! It’s a no-holds-barred interview with the champ today on The Combat...
Published 08/31/22