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
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
What a weekend it has been with 3 of the 4 Planning Phase Hosts making a Top 8 appearance at the Michigan PQ. We talk about our runs, what got us to the Top 8 and Alex’s Championship win. We also cover where the meta is at, and what has shown up for the first weekend after the force throw ban. Lastly we cover the new leader spoilers from the week before.
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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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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
With Force Throw Banned, we decided to deep dive into Han Solo SOR to talk about which color best suits him and if we can make force decks viable in this new meta. We also cover a few of the spoilers that came out this week talking about a new leader Tanner predicted last set. Lastly we kick off our Designer Interview series with Kevin Wison as we talk about cards games, board games, and designing the best game possible.
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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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Han1 Red: https://swudb.com/deck/eFYnHGcGYNEDp
Han1 DV: https://swudb.com/deck/zTgTyMsgjvo
Han1 Yellow: https://swudb.com/deck/yXlcPtnJr
Han1 Blue: https://swudb.com/deck/TQytEEhYxJcwo
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Secrets of Power has started to provide some reveals and we are here to talk about which ones are our favorites. We cover all the current leader reveals as well as the cards that we feel could be meta changing. We also cover this the force throw ban that FFG stated in their last live stream and talk about what decks could be coming back.
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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/throwing-the-meta-for-a-loop
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
This week we dive into the new Trilogy Format and talk about what decks to bring, how to plan for an event, and what strategies will help get you closest to victory. We also cover a few more off meta decks we had not seen before.
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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/three-decks-one-duel
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKX5pHHSOCZf9AmymVz3lv3oOhQCVPTgwG-wvPd44Ec/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Set 6, Secrets of Power, is around the corner and we decided to do early predictions for the leaders of the set. We are excited to guess what FFG has cooked up for us. We also cover Sam’s Top 8 run in IN PQ as well the meta he faced. Lastly we look at some off meta decks that sparked our interest for a third week in a row.
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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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Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Tanner and Alex went to the Michigan PQ this weekend and they talk about their experiences and their runs. They also talk about some decks that did well from other PQs that they want to try out in the upcoming weeks.
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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-2025-08-23-loot-card-shop-whitmore-lake/
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Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
This week the teams tackle Sealed PQs and all their glory. They talk about the new rules, what you need to know when you go to one, and who we feel the best leaders are for LOF Sealed. We also talk about some new decks including Snoke LC and a few other decks. Lastly we cover our meta take this week with the rise of Boba Fett again.
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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/how-to-play?chapter=sealed-play
https://starwarsunlimited.com/how-to-play?chapter=draft-play
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y1ITawjAPp1r_wGx3uXiEXCL0SxoXc97bxAoQAW5MO0/edit?usp=sharing
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Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
This week we have a variety of content as we talk about where the meta is shifting and what is coming into the top. We also talk about some new lists and old lists that are making a comeback to add to the depth of the meta. Lastly we provide deck tech for the Qui-gon Blue force deck that we have been playing around with that is doing surprising well.
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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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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
We are proud to present the first interview with Magog who championed Han 4 TT from Day 1 to the Top 8 at the Galactic Championship. We cover their deck and their run up to the Top 8. We also talk about the Secrets of Power reveals and what Season 1 will entail for Unlimited.
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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/growth-and-change
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https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/secrets-of-power
https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Secrets-and-More-Revealed-at-the-Galactic-Championship/
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Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Tanner is back from the Galactic Championship and is ready to talk about the prize support, the tournament and some new decks that we missed during testing. We review some decks we liked from the tournament along with the Top 8 lists.
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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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Day 1 https://youtu.be/82YrNcgjHmo
Day 2 https://youtu.be/erISFAz9Ojk
Day 3 https://youtu.be/pnXGI8JHYFA
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/galactic-championship-2025-07-26-ffg-las-vegas/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/galactic-championship-2025-07-25-ffg-las-vegas/