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 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.wilsoncreativellc.com/
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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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https://swudb.com/deck/KdAqlJHzCuzJX
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/
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Galactics are almost here and it is like Christmas in July. This episode we talk about what lists we think will be present at Galactics, how to counter them, and strategies you should watch out for. We also reveal four new lists we came up with that will fun to play once Galactics are done.
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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://asmodee.swoogo.com/galacticchampionship2025/
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/store-showdown-2025-07-20-empire-games-sevilla/
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https://swudb.com/deck/vaVVDcgcpp
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Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
This week JJ is back with us as we tackle 6 new lists; 3 hero and 3 villain, that we have been testing with that have legs. We also will cover the results from the Maryland 1K where a former X-Wing Champion takes the whole thing down.
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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/minor-tournament-2025-07-13-tournament-city-games-frederick-maryland/
https://swudb.com/deck/ysMvkUJLjI
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
With the pre-release weekend wrapping up, we decided to talk about our runs this weekend, how many events we went to and if our predicted leaders did well. We also are bringing on Michael from SWU Meta Stats website to talk about how he created the website, what it is meant to accomplish and how we can use it within the community. You know Tanner loves stats and this episode will be full of them.
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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://swumetastats.com
https://www.patreon.com/swumetastats
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
As we prepare for the pre-release weekend, we are excited to cover the showcases we are chasing. We also cover 3 new lists for some leaders you may not expect. Lastly we each give our top 10 cards we are excited for.
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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 Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
This episode we are talking about the new Trilogies format that was introduced Wednesday by FFG. We talk about why Alex loves this new format and how it is good for the game. We also do our leader rankings for set 5 Legends of the Force.
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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