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
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
This week we discuss the results from the first tournament that happened over the weekend. We talk about them top decks from each tournament and discuss the Lando decks that have appeared. We also do a Deck Tech for Jabba Yellow 30 Health Base with a special tech card that will surprise your opponents.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
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Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
This week we decided to air our new segment with a Palpatine 6 Deck Tech spotlighting Alex's new list. We also cover how we feel the state of the game is right now. If that was not enough we dive into our predictions for the next top leaders.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr
Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com
Paypal: https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
With pre-release weekend wrapping up and a new meta starting next week, we talk about how much we like the new set. We talk about what we played this weekend and some of our pulls. We also talk about the new eternal format and few of the decks we are testing out. Lastly we talk about cards that people have mentioned should be banned and weigh in on our thoughts on it.
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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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Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
We are so close to the new set and we are excited. This episode we tackle ranking the leaders from this set. We also provide 4 new lists that we are excited to share with everyone.
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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 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
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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Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012
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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/
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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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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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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 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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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/
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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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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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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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