Planning Phase Syndicate
Planning phase syndicate is a collective of X-Wing miniatures game players, sharing their experiences with the game. They will strive to bring you a variety of content from training and how to videos all the way to streamed games and hot meta-takes. The show’s focus Will be both to teaching new players as well as helping to hone those veterans skills. With fun, educational, and creative content, they will endeavor to add value to the listeners X-Wing experience. With some in-depth discussion, laughs, disagreements, and just plain rants they intend to provide content for the entire player spectrum from beginners to top table finishers. Start your planning phase with them and join the syndicate!
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Episodes
45 minutes ago
45 minutes ago
This week we say goodbye to the last of premier as we know it with rotation looming. We dive into the results of Milwaukee, discuss the Han problem, and talk with Sam about his runs. We also release our Pre Release Guide for A Lawless Time and talk about everything you need to know to prep for your next event.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/regional-championship-2026-02-21-star-city-games-ffg-milwaukee/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/regional-championship-limited-2026-02-20-star-city-games-ffg-milwaukee/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/tournaments-results/
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iq5qSI0cjRN4IB2JUUge5CwCR9gXlpYZf3_YvVke7os/edit?gid=1793132088#gid=1793132088
7 days ago
7 days ago
This week the team dives into the latest spoilers that continue to show that this new set has promise and can change how we play Unlimited in the future.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
With Milwaukee around the corner, the team decides to dive into talking about prepping for premier and sealed events. They talk about what decks to play in premier while looking at the top 5 decks that have had success. They also review a sealed pool and build out a few decks. Lastly they cover some spoilers that they find exciting over the past week.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tX4c65iS4pF9ovIt8cgQvTKtqiakXyN0D0XwgTuF0wA/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.protectthepod.com/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qk1iaoK8NnlDExo-rdyrjx5JOSCLuC4BPzZdT3kq4mw/edit?usp=sharing
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https://swubase.com/meta?formatId=1&minTournamentType=pq&page=matchups&maMetaInfo=leaders&maViewMode=table
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
This week we will be analyzing the Week 10 PQs along with a discussion on the Michigan PQ that we attended this weekend. We also have some sweet new spoilers we will talk about along with how we think they will fair in the new meta we are seeing start to shape up.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2026-01-31-afk-games-holt/
https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/377001
https://swudb.com/deck/jWRsFAaSey
https://swudb.com/deck/zqPAvxWt
https://swudb.com/deck/BxuJqscaVWu
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https://swudb.com/deck/lhLVggFvEAzH
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
This week we cover the latest results of Week 9 PQs. We also review the Legendary and Leader Spoilers we have received so far and discuss which ones we fell will be amazing and which ones are subpar.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://swudb.com/deck/hwLkWNghIb
https://swudb.com/deck/SPVYktHuoEJeG
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https://swudb.com/deck/wMpaevzHqlNQE
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
What a weekend we have had with a Sector Qualifier and numerous PQs. Tanner and JJ analyze the results as well as look at Top lists so you know what to expect at your next tournament.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/sector-qualifier-2026-01-17-star-city-games-ffg-mesa-az/
https://swubase.com/meta?formatId=1&minTournamentType=pq&page=meta
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https://swubase.com/tournaments/planetary-qualifiers?pageWtw=champions&pqSideStatView=deckKey&pqWtwDataViewType=percentage&pqWtwViewMode=chart&metaId=10&maMetaPart=all&maMetaInfo=bases
https://swudb.com/deck/GnfstHoTWGP
https://swudb.com/deck/PGfnUYbKtBT
https://swudb.com/deck/IoxpoRVdSdgb
https://swudb.com/deck/VngENAHUSLHY
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Join us for an episode where we analyze Sector and Planetary Qualifiers from this week. We deep dive into the statistics and probabilities of the decks being played and what you will see. We also speculate on the Lawless Time spoilers from FFG.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/hints-of-lawlessness
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https://swudb.com/deck/KXrCbMJWPHBxH
https://swudb.com/deck/RLYvXcGm
https://swudb.com/deck/DRSzqrudwa
https://swudb.com/deck/qsWpoCkkGMDH
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/393247
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/sector-qualifier-2026-01-10-organized-play-events-ffg-tilburg/
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
This week JJ and Tanner decided to change up the show by hosting some rules trivia, talking about week 5 PQs and then some webcam play. JJ kicks the show off testing his SWU knowledge to determine if he could be a future judge. They move on to talking about four fun new lists that did well at the PQs this weekend. Rounding the show out JJ battles Tanner with two decks to see who will be the Webcam PPS champion this week.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://swudb.com/deck/qFBXucyDN
https://swudb.com/deck/nsGggPSkF
https://swudb.com/deck/xMkRxkaHCcL
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
With 2025 almost over, we reflect on what we hope FFG will give us for Set 7 as well as a wish list for next year. We also talk about the last couple of weeks of PQ results plus a few interesting lists. Lastly we talk about if we have a Yoda Data Vault problem and what is going on with the number one list.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://swudb.com/deck/LVRrPfQkwRn
https://swudb.com/deck/KqJzIkhzMaIv
https://swudb.com/deck/lqQrQwTzMcKqn
https://swudb.com/deck/WQqKbclvoL
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https://swubase.com/
https://www.swumetastats.com/
https://swudb.com/deck/lAxwlWzXLl
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
This week we cover the card pack changes, the results from week 2 of PQs, and some interesting lists we think you should try. We also provide our leader predictions for Set 7 Lawless in Time.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q
Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate
Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/a-shift-from-what-was
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https://www.swumetastats.com/meta/snapshot?week=2025-12-15
https://swudb.com/deck/fvTQpSVhzPt
https://swudb.com/deck/ztbJAjepXvXl
https://swudb.com/deck/TkycwkrFRF
https://swudb.com/deck/DTTxCmFIFJEud
https://swudb.com/deck/dfTxfJzxb
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdyZ9El6aelh34tMxZhpQmG_KLa5x5Ho1-7WmFNbqgA/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UQLA8wwEspWHbR1yysCOpW0Q_NoJsiWMJf85oTiNEfA/edit?usp=sharing