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STABcast Episode 180: Banana Balls and Event Halls

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:55:33 -0300

This week on the STABcast! The recap of the STABcast Open Invitational! Plus Mando news!

STABcast Episode 179: Will and Tim's Excellent Adventure

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Tim travels to far off Denver to play in the RMO alongside Will!

STABcast Episode 178: Losing My AI Action by R.E.M.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:55:56 -0300

This week on the STABcast! New points! New rules! Yet the same old bad hot takes from the STABcast!

STABcast Episode 177: With Extra Forehead Please

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:47:08 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ryan returns from Adepticon, though not in triumph, obviously. We discuss the boat load of news from the con, and try to be less wrong than we were last episode.

STABcast Open Invitational Tickets!

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STABcast Episode 176: Announcing the Open Invitational!

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! A very special announcement about our event in May, followed by 2 hours of just chilling and some reading of new cards!

Get your STABcast Open Invitational tickets here!

https://tabletop.events/conventions/stabcast-open-invitational

STABcast Episode 175: 14 Games, 105 Inches of Excuses

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:58:21 -0400

This week on the STABcast! We've got battle reports coming out of our ears! There are 14! games of Legion discussed in this LENGTHY episode! Ben and Ryan went to the FLG Cherokee Open, and Will attended a Denver area tournament! Tim is also on the show.

STABcast Episode 174: A Spectrum of Baldness

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:04:46 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Battle reports! News! Discussions of body hair! Tune in for the usual sillyness!

STABcast Episode 173: Wheely Greg and the Windy City

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:40:54 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ryan goes to Chicago for Legion shenanigans! Meanwhile Ben engages in a friendly, casual, welcome back game for Will (who then did terrible things to him)

STABcast Commentary Track 5: Like Mambo Number 5, But Worse

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:28:45 -0400

Welcome to one of the always unpredictable STABcast Holiday Specials! As is tradition we make a commentary track of sorts for you to enjoy, this time we watched the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special! For those who do not wish to view the film, however, there is a bit of the usual STABcast magic at the beginning and end.

The commentary begins at 10:57

And ends at 54:49

Enjoy! And Season's Greetings from the STABcast! We'll be back in January... at some point. See you then!

STABcast Episode 172: Legion is my Sunshine

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:08:58 -0400

Welcome back! With the holidays making our availability a little rough, we bring you this episode of the STABcast... now! Always trying to be a beacon of positivity in a a hive of scum and villain, the STABcast has sooooo much to talk about. Battle Reports from Ben! Disney Pin talk with Tim, and the back half of the episode is a measured look at the news from Ministrav. You know two phrases that have always been staples of the STABcast: measured and Ben's Battle Report. Come for the hilarity, stay for the learning on this episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 171: Dastardly Deeds in Dixie

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:32:17 -0400

EDIT: Apparently Ben went to fix an issue with the audio and accidently uploaded the podcast with only his mic activated. Sorry! It is fixed. It is what happens when we bring you four channel sound, sometimes mistakes happen in the edit. Thanks everyone!

Come join the STABcast on this Ministravaganza Eve as we talk about Ryan's tournament adventures in Alabama, Ben's more than glowing thoughts on Wheelie Grevious, and our bold and brash predictions for what Ministrav will give us.

Whether its breakfast time or breakfast for dinner time, bring your carb of choice and this episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 170: Ram your Friends

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:14:06 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will is back! Just in time to provide more excuses, and react to weeks old news, in the STABcast way!

STABcast Episode 169: NIIIIIIIIICE time at Crucible

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:59:02 -0300

Like our Geonosians, Ewoks, and Ryan's cat Milo, we like 'em chonky. So prepare yourself for a chonky episode of the STABcast. Tim, Ryan, and Ben all made it out to Crucible and had 3 days worth of fun and battle reports to talk about.

For those on your way to LVO or to paint your Legion or to play locally or to practice some mind Legion, this episode is for you!

Show Notes:

Winter Moon Streaming Day 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYjcD5Xolqs

Winter Moon Streaming Day 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYjcD5Xolqs

STABcast Episode 168: Tim and Ryan Don't yell at each outer

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:01:49 -0300

Ryan and Tim are left unsupervised and rant about the new hot generics and recap the Yoda Cup!

STABcast Episode 167: GenCon Fun!

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:29:14 -0300

Come join Ryan and Ben discuss Ryan's adventures at GenCon. Man, we love that convention. You can hear Ben's jealousy throughout the whole thing.

Lots of Battle Reports, talk of MegaGames and some small travelogue-ing, as you would expect from the STABcast. Come for the Legion talk, but stay for the gamer camaraderie!

STABcast Episode 166: A Marketably Short Episode

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:55:39 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will, Tim, and Ryan talk about the recent update and how it affect list building with the typical amount of STABcast research... None!

STABcast Episode 165: Cha-cha-changes

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:21:47 -0300

Come listen to Will, Tim, and Ben explore the new changes to the Legion landscape. Ryan pulled a Rip Van Winkle and slept through the recording. Overall, we are pleased until we are not, and shocked when we probably shouldn't have been. Stay for the conversation after the episode about the great sci fi epic Dune!

Editor Ben here: I tried for hours to fix Tim's audio to little luck. I apologize. It is definitely NOT what we like to put out and it is the best I could fix. We will deal harshly with our Syril Karn of STABcast, Tim, in a manner that would make Orson Krennic proud. It won't make his mother proud, but that has always been a tough sell.

STABcast Episode 164: Get in my Unmarked Victory Van

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ben and Will provide their prompt and timely coverage of their quarterly games of legion at Rocky Top Game Con! And a new enemy of the podcast is declared??

STABcast Episode 163: A Milky Discourse

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:01:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! 75% of the show preps for RTGC! 75% of the show also joins the realm of excuses!

STABcast Episode 162: Late to the Update.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:45:01 -0300

Ben, Tim and Ryan Break down the new update poorly!

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STABcast Episode 161: New Venue, Same Results

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:54:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ryan returns from the frozen north to talk all things adepticon with 3 guys who were there in spirit, guiding his opponents. Apologies for the audio quality on Will's track, we had some audio issues.

STABcast Episode 160: 10 is the new 8

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:05:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will actually plays legion! Ben is back to mind legion, and Ryan goes on 30 minute sidetracks during battle reports!

STABcast Episode 159: "we talking about practice"

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:43:00 -0400

Ben Talks for over an hour about most of his games for the year. we cover some GAMA news, and Ryan and Tim are along for the Ride.

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STABcast Episode 158: Our Chemically Romanced Legion

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Come have some fun with the Will, Tim, and Ben as we talk about Will's Skirmish event fun, Tim's misadventures not playing Legion, and Ben's woes assembling new Crab droids for his quarterly legion play at Cherokee this weekend.

Come for the fun, but stay for the love on this episode of the STABcast.!

STABcast Episode 157: Sleeping on Sleeper Cells.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:14:18 -0400

Ryan, Will and Ben Talk about LVO the fall out and Sleeper Cells.

https://www.lvois.com/legion to submit your event for LOVIS back in Vegas next year.

STABcast Episode 156: Sometimes a legion podcast!

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:53:22 -0400

We take a look at some of the details for LVO! play some TI, Civ 6, Lorconna, and a bit of legion.

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STABcast Holiday Special 2025! Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:11:21 -0400

The lads sit down to drink and watch a bad movie and Drink!

STABcast Episode 155: Ben Looks at many cards for the first time.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:20:13 -0400

Ben, Tim, and Ryan are back looking at the new submersible droids, LVO prep and lack of, and a recap of the Sci FI city local event.

STABcast Episode 154: The LVO Low Down.

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:13:09 -0400

Ryan and Tim are left unsupervised so LJ Has to come baby sit and tell us all about the upcoming LVO.

info for LVO can be found at https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/lvo-2025?srsltid=AfmBOoqm2AeU0qSO9uQgKnbZI2kZvZfTcNw8bECYAQ3Ce7pYJDzGeumf

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STABcast Episode 153: Jar Jar Étouffée

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on a spoooooooky edition of the STABcast! Tim and Ryan talk about games! Will provides excuses! And we talk about list building alone in the dark!

STABcast Episode 152: Close the Doors and Shutter the Windows

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Its a Will episode! As we cover his experiences at a local event, and chat about terrain in the new ruleset.

STABcast Episode 151: Somewhat Coherent Ramblings

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Tim, Ben, and Will play Mind Legion, while Ryan has an actual game to talk about. Also, Tim airs more bad opinions about Rebels, and we chat about how to play turn 1!

STABcast Episode 150: Bulgogi Attracts Alligators

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will edits out hundreds of Ben LOTRO clicks, Ryan commits sudoku, Tim quits halfway through, and Ben overdoses on insulin. Buckle up folks, its the crucible recap.

STABcast Episode 149: Rushed but On Time

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! We had to record late so this episode is a bit rough on the edit. But Will shares his battle reports from Tacticon! Ben plays theoretical Legion! And Ryan goes back to the world of being a TO!

STABcast Episode 148: Fat Bottom Droids Make the Legion World Go Round

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ryan has batreps from our Legion 2.6 stream! Tim finally played the new rules! And we cover some news a month late, as is our tradition.

STABcast Episode 147: Clickbait Legion 2.0 Title

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:29:00 -0300

In this SHOCKING episode of the STABcast, you won't believe what's next, as we list our top 12 and a half changes from the announcements from ministravaganza.

STABcast will be back after these messages from our sponsors.

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0300

We are taking a break this week guys see you in 7 days.

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STABcast Episode 146: Like Explaining Terrain to a 4-year-old

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ryan and Tim play real Legion, but Ben challenges you to a game of Mind Legion! He already won.

STABcast Episode 145: Ice Cream Piracy

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! We start the episode by talking about anything BUT clone commandos, followed by a group therapy session on how busted the unit is. Ryan gives battle reports from Indy, and we go over the news!

STABcast Episode 144: Señor Chewie's Rooftop Performance

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! The end of the Ben excuses? Will goes undefeated at RTGC? Tim and Ryan get along? NO! None of those things happen! Enjoy!

STABcast Episode 143: Sparkling Opinions

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:05:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast!! Episode 142 was taken out back and "retired" but we all mourn its loss. Ben and Will prep for the Rocky Top Game Con happening this upcoming weekend! And Ryan... well, tune in to find out!

STABcast Episode 141: The LVOILCQO

Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will continues to play the wrong game! We have a special guest! And Tim has a new neck bone? Tune in to find out more!

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STABcast Episode 140: Its OK to be Bad

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ben has legitimate excuses! (no he didn't lose another toe) Ryan and Tim talk battle reports, and we try to convince Ryan Experimental Droids isn't ruining the game!

STABcast an intermission

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:35:49 -0300

Sorry no show this week, the lads are all busy. we will be back next week to contact you about your cars extended warranty.

STABcast Episode 139: A Damp Onesie in Chicago

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Worlds recap! Rocky Mountain Open battle reports! And Ben plays a card game?

STABcast Episode 138: Some Kind of Mood

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:55:00 -0300

Oh my! The episode starts spicy and clears the sinuses, tingles the lips, and melts the gut on the back end. It is a far ranging episode talking about a battle report that moves into talks of thematics, list building for Rocky Mountain and Worlds, the place of monarchy in the modern era and the politics of the happiest place on earth. It is a doozy, I tell you. So, come spend your paint time, your drive time, your free time on this week's episode of the STABcast!

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STABcast Episode 137: Never Go Full Tim Hannon

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Battle reports from... Ben??

Link to Daisy fundraiser <3

https://gofund.me/ee68fd1e

Check out Crit2block's recap

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVzg-10eoQ&feature=youtu.be

Dice and Cardboard Recap

https://diceandcardboard.com/legion/cherokee-open-2024-after-action-report/

STABcast Episode 136: Just Trying to Find Happiness Somewhere

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ryan batreps, Will & Ben excuses, the word skew, and much much more!

Link to purchase Rocky Top Open Tickets:

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This is a test of the emergency STABcast system this is only a test

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

The guys are slammed this week so enjoy a tidbit of mail, we will be back next week with a full show!

STABcast Episode 135: Waking Up In Vegas

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Come listen to the STABcast's tales of time spent at the Las Vegas Open. True to STABcast form, Ryan rarely left the venue and Tim did everything but play Legion after Friday. Listen to the trials, tribulations, dissolution and reformation of Tim during his sojurn through Vegas's city streets, and listen to Ben's incredulous responses.

It is a fun, jam-packed (with just enough peanut butter to not upset the balance) conversation this week, so as Will would say, strap us into your earholes and get ready for this week's episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 134: Are We Bad Friends?

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:03:00 -0400

Come join us for the fun as Ben, Tim, and Ryan discuss game play, predict LVO, and ask the question "Are we bad friends?" Ryan and Tim throw around outrageous takes and Ben plays the mental game of Legion. All the fun you could possibly have in this week's episode of the STABcast!

STABcast Bonus Episode 8: Caravan of Courage, An Ewok Adventure Commentary

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us in the (sometimes) holiday tradition of the STABcast movie commentary! This year Ben dragged us to the bottom of Disney+ for his formative childhood Star Wars film, "Caravan of Courage, an Ewok Adventure." Listen along with the movie as Will, Ryan, and Ben all struggle to make sense of it.

STABcast Episode 133: Tauntauns, Cough Drops, and Wookiees, Oh My!

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ryan and Will recount their latest Legion adventures, while Ben struggles to not feel like death in the midst of the flu. Most of Ben's coughs and sniffles have been edited out, but some have been left in for flavor! Enjoy!

STABcast Episode 132: Better Late Than Never

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:52:49 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ryan and Tim talk Legion games, while Will and Ben theory craft excuses lists. The later in the show, Tim makes proclamations against Australians, Ryan gets cancelled, and Will takes Ben on a journey into the desert.

STABcast Episode 131: Wookiee-Mania Goes North

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will, Ryan, and Tim talk about their games of Legion! While Ben provides his usual excuses! Topics of discussion include: sandwiches, Dallas, breakfast burritos, Geography, and much much more!

STABcast Episode 130: There are no Mountains in Denver

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will, Ryan, and Ben discuss Will's plans to run the new wookiee battleforce, answer listener feedback, and in honor of spooky season, each talk about their personal Legion boogeyman! Also Will talks some smack about Denver. Also no Tim, he was too busy eating at Huddle House.

STABcast Episode 129: More Weight! Crucible 2023

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:16:22 -0300

Welcome cadets and commanders to Tim and Ryan talk about their games at Crucible 2023. Yes, somehow Ben managed to make it through the entire episode without a reference to the Arthur Miller play by the same name, but he couldn't let the episode description make it though. Editor's perogative. Come and listen to Ben feel the weight of his job keep him from Crucible! Hear Tim meet his pointy reckoning on the Legion tables! Understand the opponents that took Ryan from his sleep and put knowledge (of defeat) in his heart! Did Ben think of Taylor Swift as Abigail as she brings potential destruction to the Kansas City Chiefs? All this and more in this week's episode of the STABcast!

STABcast Episode 128: Trying Experimental Droids with the Boys

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! In an episode without Will, our other three hosts do their best to read the news from ministravaganza, Ryan takes vengeance for not having any talking time last episode, Ben makes rude remarks about Geonosian biology, and Tim didn't do well enough for his other shows so he was forced to record with us again.

STABcast Episode 127: Never Listen to Droid Chat

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ben and Will take over the show with 4 battle reports each, they actually played Legion! Ryan plays moderator as we cover the recent Knoxville store championship and the great fun that was had there!

STABcast Episode 126: Furry Happy Monsters Laughing

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:04:00 -0300

Welcome cadets and commanders to another episode of the STABcast. Ryan, Tim, and Ben reunite to talk about some games, talk about some lists, and just talk. Continuing this week's theme of Muppet Madness, we have way to much fun while trying to count the number of ATSTs is the appropriate number for a Tempest list.

Come have another furry happy time.

STABcast Episode 125: Rotate Winnie the Pooh in your mind

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Tim talks a lot! About Gencon! Will has a battle report for the wrong game (again) and Ben mocks the British Premier League!

STABcast Episode 124: Never Let Doubts Stop You

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Join us as we discuss lists, Brisket, Shatterpoint, Buc-ee's, Lord Farquad, personal philosophy, and even more!

STABcast Episode 123: Bass Player Energy

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0300

We have a very healthy conversation about battle reports, dice pools, the sproinginess of plastic light sabers and much, much more!

Join us for the fun, stay for the thoughtful debate, and luxuriate in the funky bass rhythm from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

STABcast Episode 122: A Tennessean Reminds the British of their Place

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0300

Welcome back dear listeners! In this week's episode, Ben has made it to the tables and has not one, not two, but THREE games to talk about. It is a battle report heavy episode, but we played some games and have lots of experiences to share and praise and lament.

Additionally, we take a look at the recent news, some slights from across the pond, and MUCH, much more. So come for the jokes about Ben's missing toes, but stay for the conversation about Star Wars Legion!

STABcast Episode 121: Hit by a Bag of Trucks

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! The whole crew is back (Scoundrels didn't have space for Tim this week) as we discuss games played, Ewok cards, and the points update! Sadly the errata update released after recording, just to make sure the STABcast is never fully up to date!

Slight content warning, Ben talks about a medical condition and surgery in this episode so if that bothers you skip to the 10 minute mark in the episode.

STABcast Episode 120: Now with 50% More Hillbillies

Fri, 26 May 2023 03:14:36 -0300

Ryan is back and joined by Chad and other Will, as the rest of the crew was standing in solidarity with the Writer's Guild. Chad and Will crossed the picket line. Tim, Ben, and Will Prime just shake their heads.

We look at new Ewoks and talk RTGC!

You can check out Chad's show with Wes at: https://nerdyoldmenpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

STABcast Bonus Episode 7: 2003 Clone Wars 2D Part 2, Almost One Year Later

Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on a Bonus episode of the STABcast! We had nothing to talk about, so instead we resumed our STABcast commentary track for the 2003 Clone Wars animated mini series! Follow along as Ben watches for the first time, our commentary begins at 7:22 in the episode. We encourage you to listen along with the show from Disney+ and if needed go listen and watch along with our commentary track for part 1, which was released in June of last year. Normal STABcast shenanigans will resume May 17, which will hopefully include news from the May the 4th weekend!

STABcast Episode 119: But I Didn’t, so He Didn’t, so I Couldn’t, so He Won

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will and Ryan face off in the final of the Knoxville Legion League! The gang reacts to Ashoka's command cards, and Ben reads listener mail! Tim of the 5th Trooper was too busy for us this week.

STABcast Episode 118: Jolly Ranchers Party

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Battle reports from Adepticon! A discussion of jellybeans and ear-holes! And Tim smacks his mic several times and I'm sorry I couldn't edit it out...... All this and so so much more!

STABcast Episode 117: Somehow No Halo Jokes

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ben recounts all the ways things have gone wrong, Will has battle reports from playing Legion while struggling with oxygen deprivation, and if you'd like to play along, try counting all the times Ryan says "Hell Yeah" in this episode! All this and... somewhat more, on the STABcast!

STABcast Episode 116: Fiddle Faddle Fiddlin’

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Will and Ryan recap their Cherokee Open experience, and Ben provides the usual excuses, along with a lovely story about AutoZone!

STABcast Episode 115: My Mistress’ Eyes

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0400

My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun;
Coral is far more red than her lips' red;
If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun;
If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.
I have seen roses damask'd, red and white,
But no such roses see I in her cheeks;
And in some perfumes is there more delight
Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks.
I love to hear her speak, yet well I know
That music hath a far more pleasing sound;
I grant I never saw a goddess go;
My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground:
And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare
As any she belied with false compare.

-William Shakespeare, Sonnet 130

First, love the poetry, as Ben posted this on Valentine's Day. Clearly, he is filled with love. Second, come on down for a great episode of the STABcast. We are having a ton of fun this week talking battle reports and Asajji Ventress! The glare she gives Obi-Wan, the shameless flirting Obi-Wan returns. It is all here as we talk Star Wars Legion!

STABcast Episode 114: Supporting Smaller Tournaments

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! In this very unique episode Ryan and Tim recap their weekend at small event in Las Vegas, while Will geeks out about Shatterpoint, and Ben provides his usual observations from the exclusive excuses lounge!

STABcast Episode 113: Hosted on Club Penguin

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ryan and Tim share their salt, while Ben admires Giancarlo Esposito, and his mertalizing metallic mechanoid pals! Also just a PSA, Ryan Sliwoski hates penguins! (yes really!) We're back to Will editing, so tune in to for more STABcast chaos!

STABcast Episode 112: A New Year, A New STABcast?

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the STABcast, the gang takes a look at ourselves and whether we met our 2022 goals set in Episode 88. We also talk about some battle reports, listener mail, the rules update previews, and much more.

As always, thanks for listening to this and all the other STABcast episodes!

STABcast Episode 111: Behold! The Points Change Cometh!

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Finally, the prophesized points change has arrived. The points change that would bring balance to the galaxy! Will the points bring Will and Tim back to the table as Republic players, and the Grand Army of the Republic back to the forefront of tournaments while bringing in-line the Shadow Collective and Empire dominance? Will Ryan's inconsolable rage against the CIS be sated at last by a swift nerf bat made of point changes? Have any of Ben's lists changed points at all?

All these questions and more are on this week's episode of the STABcast!

STABcast Episode 110: The Apocryphal Points Update

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Battle reports, battle reports, and... *checks notes* yep more battle reports!

STABcast Episode 109: Shatter my Points, won’t you?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Tim dabbles in Buffalo sauce, Ben gets saucey, and Ryan loses in ways that "aren't his fault"

STABcast Episode 108: Sub-Force Battle Collective

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! We somehow stretch one battle report and two listener questions into a 90 minute show! We have a good discussion on force powers in the game, and manage to offend the state of Texas!

STABcast Episode 107: It All Happened Because of One Moist Dollar

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! The gang travels to the Cincinnati Open! And Tim, left out, explores the boundless potential of getting free wins at local events! Battle reports all over this episode, in the STABcast manner, so strap in!

STABcast Episode 106: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0300

Tim is back with great stories for Ryan to object to. However, we also mention Al Paz's name, so the Lone Survivor Doctrine goes into effect and Will is safely removed to the STABcast bunker during this recording. But have no fear, the fun and excitement of a new episode of the STABcast is here!

STABcast Episode 105: Fluttercrafts in Flight, Afternoon Delight

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will and Ben talk about various things, until Ryan tries to talk about some game called Legion? Weird. In another week without Tim, the gang are given bad lists from out bad list expert, and continue to fight about Fluttercrafts!

STABcast Episode 104: The Power Bottom of Podcasts

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ben makes excuses, Will makes amends, and Ryan makes Australians feel bad! Join us as we discuss how we approach making lists, and declare an alliance with another podcast!

STABcast Episode 103: Swoop Bike on the Brain

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast!! Bad units, Bad takes, Bad ideas, and Bad dice! Ryan, Ben, and Tim talk about all the badness in their lives (but thankfully only the legion parts)

STABcast Episode 102: The Paz Strikes Back

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:19 -0300

This week on the STABcast, Ryan goes to gen con. Ben makes excuse and talks about snail tanks. Will and Tim have a Pike measuring contest.

STABcast Episode 101: Florida man run over by Tauntauns

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:06:24 -0300

This week the STABcast look at all the news from Ministravaganza, and Ryan fights all of Florida with Dirty Trash Can and his space llamas boys.

STABcast Episode 100: We Made it!

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0300

100 episodes! (Well, 100 official episodes, 6 bonus episodes, a couple of small announcements, but 100!)

We couldn't have done it with out your support, dear listeners. So what do we have up for this episode? Battle reports, a discussion of battle forces, a salty Will, a debate about Aunt BEHru or Aunt BEru, the speed of Internet Explorer, all the unfiltered ums and SOOOOOO much more.

Once again, we thank you dear listeners, and here is to 100 more.

STABcast Bonus Episode 6: STABcast Summertime Commentary Special, Volume 1.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:01:00 -0300

This week we take some summer time fun and offer you another commentary episode!

We are watching Star Wars Clone Wars 2D Micro-series, Volume 1, from 2003. Like normal, Ben haven't seen this film before, as he is a man made to Trek, not War. We are watching on Disney+, so join us by going to Disney+, clicking on Star Wars, scrolling down to the bottom to Star Wars Vintage, and then Clone Wars 2D Micro-Series.

We start the commentary at the 8 minute mark of the podcast, but we had a TON of fun here. Be on the look out for our commentary of Volume 2 later this summer. So, sit back, relax and join the STABcast as we explore the thirst trap that is Kit Fisto, youthful awakening with Asajj Ventress and Dirge, and all the cool CIS toys we want to see added to the game.

STABcast Episode 99: Atlantic City Dreams

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0300

Ryan, Ben, and Will have a lot of fun dissecting Tim and Will's recent play with updated Bounty Hunters and Ryan's adventures in the Garden State with Al Paz and our friends at Legion 99. We talk about the game play, the casinos, and all the news you could want.

Musical intro is Nathaniel Radcliffe and the Night Sweats's cover of Springsteen's Atlantic City. Additional music interludes come from one of the great Canadians, Alanis Morrissette. I am sorry, We are Legion. I couldn't find a Kylie Minogue or Hugh Jackman cover.

We have to give a special shout out to Keegan at Legion 99 for our intro. They are good people up there, despite what I may say in the blooper reel. Come for the laughter, stay for the love... on this week's episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 98: The Rocky Top Game Con Extravaganza

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0300

This week we talk all about the Rocky Top Game Con Legion event. We had so much fun with such great players, and we talk all about it. Sit back and listen to adventures in Republic woes, beautiful tables, Ryan's gnashing of teeth as we talk about Gar Saxon, and the misadventures of Will's cat, Daisy.

All that and so much more on this week's episode of the STABcast.

Some links to great photos taken by Mark Wally who painted our prize minis and photographed a ton of tables for us.

Part 3

https://www.facebook.com/groups/288908104935329/permalink/1339862336506562/

Part 2 https://www.facebook.com/groups/288908104935329/permalink/1339862209839908/ Part 1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/288908104935329/permalink/1339862046506591/

STABcast Episode 97: Every Choice has Led You to This

Wed, 18 May 2022 03:00:00 -0300

This week Ryan is out due to work, so Ben, Will, and Tim talk about the local tournament they played in. We talk about re-evaluating our battle decks, the glorious mountaintops and disastrous valleys of our wins and losses, and then we talk about the NEWS! A Maul reveal, Vigo and Capos, and some great upgrade cards.

The Three Amigos have spent nearly 17 hours together over the space of 24 hours, so we are pretty relaxed and loose. Sit back and enjoy the ride, dear listeners as we have some fun on this episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 96: Collecting Shadows

Wed, 04 May 2022 06:43:24 -0300

Ryan, Will and Tim sit down and rant about the new toys coming to the collecting shadows, and Tim makes some bad hot takes on secret mission.

STABcast Episode 95: The Shadow Collective Darken the Door

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0300

Welcome back dear listeners to another episode of the STABcast. We talk about battle reports, the Delending of Clones and how to bring them back, hobbying and table talk, and so much more. We know you love or hate our MCP talk, so we are expanding into Marvel Champions talk briefly! (I kid, I kid!).

Come for the laughs, stay for the morsels of insight, but whatever you do, don't miss this week's episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 94: Sweet Home, Adepticon

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0300

Dear listeners, it has been three years for Ben, and two years for Ryan and Will. But we went to Adepticon and it was glorious.

Strap in for a wild, long ride, or take it in batches. Listen to us for a bit, then go do something else, then come back to us. Most podcast players will let you break it up. But we have a Jumbo XXL episode here.

We talk Adepticon and we TALK. IT. ALL. The sweet victories and the stunning defeats. The crushing of our enemies and the lamentations of our snails, It is all of Adepticon for Will, Ben, and Ryan, as gently guided by Tim.

As always, thanks for listening to this week's episode of THE STABcast.

STABcast Episode 93: Talking Politely about Adepticon Preparations

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0300

LJ "Talk Polite" Pena has joined us on this episode to talk about putting Ryan down like the dirty rebel dog he is, guide Ben, Will, and Ryan in Adepticon list creation, and wades into the fray of Ben and Will's Marvel Crisis Protocol game Don't worry, the MCP talk is done by the 10 minute mark.

We talk about the news around the Shadow Collective and gaze in awe at the awesomeness that is Gary and Larry the Snail Tanks! Come for fun, stay for the discussion of strategy, and listen to us on your way to Adepticon!

STABcast Episode 92: Grand Cherokee Open LXT 4WD STABcast Sport Edition

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Come join us for a giant edition of the STABcast where we break apart the Cherokee Open. We talk battle reports, tables, the news, paint, and the fun you can have at a great adventure. Plus, a special helping of BenFacts!, the Dr. Thunder to BushFact's Dr. Pepper.

Be sure to check out the first streamed game available at this posting from Queen City Gaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XXmVWPmei8

We had a fantastic time at Cherokee and hope we can share that joy in podcast form!

STABcast Announcement: Holding Pattern

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:25:00 -0400

Hello, faithful listeners!

Will, Tim, Ryan, and Ben wrapped up the Cherokee Open Legion Tournament late Sunday evening, packed up all the terrain, got home super late, and have just been busy trying to get back in the flow of work and normal life for the last two days. So, no episode this week. We could have given you a slapdash 15 minutes, but we at the STABcast have always subscribed to the Boyz II Men theory of podcasting and love making. So just close your eyes, make a wish, and we will return next week with our full break down of the Cherokee Open, like you want us to, when you want us to.

STABcast Episode 91: Fear and Loathing in Ewok Village

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0400

On this week's episode we talk some game play with Yoda, Padme, and tanks, the oppression of droid life, the field testing of new table terrain, 3D printing and much more. Come for the delicious glee in Ben's voice as he asks questions that trigger Tim. stay for the fear Ewoks generate in Tim.

All this and much, much more lies in Episode 91 of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 90: Viva Las Vegas Open

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:27:48 -0400

Welcome cadets and commanders to the 90th episode of the STABcast. With the return of half the cast from the Las Vegas Open, we had to talk about it.

Do you want to hear thrilling stories of Droid Dominance? Ben does, so you are going to hear them.

Do you want to hear Wookie madness at the Rio Casino? Will and Tim do, so you are going to hear about it.

Do you want to hear about Operative Luke lightsabering all the peoples, unless he says no one is fighting this turn? Ryan does, and so you are going to as well!

So many stories from the Las Vegas Open, and even Will and Ben got into the act by haunting the live Twitch stream of Yavinbase. And before you send out the search Legions, Brett did make it back to his home planet. Just not in time for us to know when we recorded the podcast.

Links to lots of people who helped us with this episode or were much too gracious to Tim and Ryan at LVO:

https://www.twitch.tv/yavinbase (Thanks for the glorious stream!)

https://www.teamrelentlesstabletop.com/ (Thanks for the data!)

https://6upsupply.com/ (Such Swag! Much Wow!)

https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2021/12/02/cherokee-open-2022-registration-is-live/ (For the past and future events!)

The Legion Discord https://discord.gg/rddZznJq (Where we all come together!)

Los Extranos "Viva Las Vegas" https://youtu.be/Cp0q5RWSR-c

Dead Kennedys "Las Vegas" https://youtu.be/XT72CgEJQNQ

STABcast Episode 89: Welcome Our Wookie Overlords Part Deux

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Preparations are on for the Las Vegas Open, and Tim, Will, and Ben talk about Yoda and Wookies, who are now street legal in the US! We talk about gaming and signing up for events at Adepticon and Gencon.

Come for the laughter, stay for the fun... all this and more on this week's episode of STABcast.

STABcast Episode 88: Auld Lang Syne and other Wookie Love Songs

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Come join Ben, Tim, and Ryan as we discuss battle reports, experiments with the new GAR Wookies, and some table building talk. We also review our 2021 New Year's Resolutions and make new ones for 2022.

Welcome to 2022 everybody! To a better new year and more STABcast episodes coming your way!

The music at the top of today's episode comes from Joonas Suotamo, Mr. Chewbacca himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e19rH9D272c

STABcast Episode 87: Holidays at the New Orleans Open

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0400

It is an episode jammed back with battle reports, ALL of them from Ben. Hear about the interesting and the bizarre in Legion lists, tournament play, a talk of MOV versus SOS and more from the New Orleans Open. Of course you don't travel with STABcast if you are not looking for some local food recommendations in New Orleans.

Also hear about how assembling and painting the new models from Will, Ben's procurement agent and artist in residence. All that and much more on this week's episode of STABcast!

Music credits for this episode:

Dixieland Train - Star Wars Cantina Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDXOOPaFdqs

"Zydeco a Pas Sale", Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa8vyTfugcI

STABcast Episode 86: Call forth the Listsmith!

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Come join Ben, Tim, and Ryan as we start preparing for the 2021 year of tournaments! After this long drought of 2020 and the hit or miss of 2021, 2022 promises to be a year jammed with big events we are planning on attending. We talk paint jobs on new models and new points for new lists, so the guys talk through what they are thinking about taking. Ryan and Tim talk LVO in January, but Ben's trip down river to New Orleans is this week and Will is still painting his things! What lists will they put together? What hot mess will Ben bring to the New Orleans Open? Find out on this week's episode of STABcast!

STABcast Episode 85: Hat Tricks are not just for Cad Bane

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Come listen as Will turns on his fellow STABcasters and attempts to do what no one in the group has done before: defeat the other three members in single week. Can Will tackle Tim, Ryan, and Ben and secure his Clone Throne? Or will the empowered by the RRG Imperials toll Will's doom? Can Rebel shenanigans rout the Galactic Army of the Republic? Will the might of Darth Maul and Count Dooku turn Will's clone ball into a well blended paste?

Find out that and what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving on this episode of the STABcast! Happy Holidays to our listeners who are traveling, a happy recognition that our Canadians friends do this in October, and for the rest of our fans who are just going to work, we are thankful for you giving us your listening time.

STABcast Bonus Episode #5: Tim ”Hot Takes” Hannon takes on the Changes

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:01:00 -0400

Tim couldn't join us for the 84th episode of the STABcast, but his takes are always spicy, so he recorded them on his own. Several experts have weighed in. Luminaries from the Star Wars discord, have some opinions on Tim's Ginger Hot Takes.

Beez: "They are certainly takes."

Drawde: "I'm not listening. Please cease and desist before I have my lawyers send you a cease and desist."

Fifth Legion: "Yes, we said this last week. Tim just repeats all the things we say."

But don't take their words for it! Give it a listen and then let us know what you think. Come for the intro music; stay for the outro music, but most of all, thanks for listening to the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 84: The SoCal Open and Galactic Shifts in Legion - Jumbo Episode Warning

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:01:00 -0400

It's a three man episode this week as Ryan recounts his misadventures in sunny Southern California, where he was hoisted by his own x34s, he founded a religious movement, and was put down by Al Paz, friend of the podcast. Then, Will, Ryan, and I discuss the many and myriad changes to Legion with the release of the new Errata, RRG, and points document. For faithful listeners, there are two secret messages buried in this episode. You gotta listen to find out!

Come for the laughs, stay for the slashing cuts to the collective ego when you check out this episode of the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 83: Count Dooku Makes Maul the Difference

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0300

Welcome back to this episode of the STABcast! This week we discuss the rock hard virility of Christopher Lee upon his passing, teach Tim how to play his Droid army, and discuss all the mistakes Ryan might make at the San Diego Southern California. Open. Will comes back to be informed of the potential destruction of his Clone Throne. Ben perhaps says Clones Delenda Est.

We also realized that often the STABcast will post an episode THEN news drops, so as an attempt to draw forth the RRG, we offer the Luminous Legion Beings our podcast to grease the wheels that must turn. All this and more on the STABcast!

STABcast Episode 82: Battle reports from the Invader League

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0300

Join the boys as we talk battle reports from the Invader League and break down what is actually getting played. We celebrate the coming New Orleans Open, so the opening is from the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys (seriously, someone started a band and named it what we call Ryan often). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_hpW5cDLJA&t=5s

Come for the laughter, stay for the stories, and may all your dreams be of STABcast!

STABcast Episode 81: A Bright Renaissance (Faire) for Legion

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:01:00 -0300

STABcast explores the Ministravaganza by AMG this past weekend. We explore Renaissance Faires, MCP (briefly), a bit of Xwing, a ton of Legion news, and some Organized Play details. I even offer a challenge for painters of the Persuader Droid tank!

Come for the conversation about Ben's tender dark meats, how much clothing Will traditional wears while recording, Tim's true age and origin, and Ryan's hot beignet takes on the coming changes to Star Wars Legion!

Shout out to Samuel Kim Music. I used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnOEGvEKFSQ for this episode, but you can check out his music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoKuTCQ9dmPIgOgyLm9HgQ

STABcast Episode 80: Rise of the Droid Hegemony

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:01:00 -0300

Snail tanks, Spider droids, and Super Tacs, OH MY!

Due to Ryan's inability to master his technology (and the remnant storm winds of Ida cutting his power off), this episode features Will and Ben discussing the newly spoiled CIS releases. We could have cancelled this episode, but we had already recorded the audio tracks, so this is a beautiful "Dinner with Andre" style episode with all the deep philosophical musings you have come to expect from Prequel players.

Next week we will discuss our FANTASTIC tournament, the bevy of friends who came out, and the fun we all had.

STABcast Episode 79: Owen Lars and AMG star as... STEP DADS!

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0300

STABcast tackles the current state of Legion, attempt to dissuade the panicked citizens of internet Legion, and much more. Come for the masterful transitions between topics, but stay for all the love Owen Lars, AMG, and your own step dad couldn't give you despite his best efforts.

STABcast Episode 78: A Lone Star Open Extravaganza

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0300

Listen to stories of our heroes' journey to a land shrouded in haze and heat... Will, Tim, and Ben head to Allen, Texas to play some Legion, eat some barbecue, and play some more Legion. We talk about the best and worst of our weekends. This jumbo packed episode has all the stories and as much news as we could find off the back of a German transport truck. Thanks for listening to the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 77: Always Look on the Bright Side of Dice!

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0300

Tim, Ben, and Ryan take a look at more new cards, discuss how Tim has become Mrs. Nesbitt (youtube link for those in need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5m33zK6ZlA), and tear down Ben's list and build it back up again for Lone Star Open. Come for the hot takes from Ryan on a faction he doesn't played, stay for the sounds Tim makes when he scoops a game, and relax with the chuckles of Ben when he makes Tim scoop. All this and more on this week's STABcast.

STABcast Episode 76: A Wookie Wonderland and the Anti-Grinch

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0300

In what must be Australian Christmas (It is in July and is likely trying to kill you), STABcast experiences all the joy and madness Wookie Warriors and Chieftains, and Grand Master Yoda can bring us in this summer heat. Speaking of summer miracles in this Southern swelter, Ben managed to play a game when no one else has. The boys get loose, but our hot takes have never been hotter in this episode of the STABcast.

STABcast BONUS Episode #4: Special Interview about StormTide

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0300

Ben, Will, and Tim talk to Mike Barry from ... another podcast (Notorious Scoundrels and 5th Trooper Networks) about StormTide, a narrative Legion campaign launching very soon. Listen as we ask the hard hitting questions and embarrass Tim in front of his cool Legion friends. The system and plans sound really interesting. So, join the 3 Wise Guys of the STABcast and get a nice conversation about StormTide.

Like other very special episodes, these stand outside our normal scheduled podcasts. Check out Episode 75, which just released today!

STABcast Episode 75: A Diamond Jubilee

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:18:00 -0300

Welcome listeners to the STABcast's Diamond Jubilee! 75 episodes in, and we survived our own Third Quarter Quell, haven't been shut down by the International Criminal Court, poisoned by Australians (with their many available venomous animals), or disbanded due to irreconcilable differences. We still have irreconcilable differences, but we stay together for you, our listeners.

This jam packed episode has Ben talking about how to murder a camper van in two of the three games he played in the last two weeks, Ryan's adventures in Atlantic City, Tim's sojourn to Galaxy's Edge at DisneyWorld, and Will's thirst for revenge slaked by the lamentations of his enemies. We even talk about a BONUS episode coming out today as well.

Thanks for listening to us for 75 episodes, and here is to 75 more!

STABcast Episode 74: Welcome to Camp Kyber Crystal

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:16:00 -0300

STABcast went to a local convention and played against the recreational Rebel Winnebagos and more. With battle reports, a look at the fearsomeness of the new AA5, and potential fixes for the one character who just hates camping because he hates the sand, join us for some sing alongs, some humiliation, and the roasting of Tim's dreams. This and more when STABcast goes to camp.

STABcast Episode 73: Rompin Around the Clock

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ben is back to his usual excuses, Tim shares his *interesting* fashion advice, and we respond to a listener's lists!!

STABcast Episode 72: Deep in the Heart of Texas

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:00:00 -0300

Listen to Tim and Ryan's wild adventure at the Dallas Open. We talk their ups, their downs, their sadness, and their joys. Did you know who was the big spoon and who was the little spoon? Come for the knowledge, stay for the WWE auditions to be our Paul Bearer style manager.

Small warning: This episode is longer than Star Wars: A New Hope. Just as thrilling and filled with as many Wookie stories, but we got some world building done here.

STABcast Episode 71: Guess who's back; back is Ben

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:01:00 -0300

Wait... can this be? Has Ben played a game of Legion? We check the portents, and they don't describe an any more apocalyptic day than any other this year, so it must be true. Listen to Ben discuss the ins and outs from Turn Zero to Turn 6 of his first live game in months. Then we discuss how to start conditioning yourself for the day when you can play in live tournament events with people again. Come for Beatles references, but get outraged by the Outkast discussion-- Only on the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 70: These Pilots are The Right Stuff

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:30:00 -0300

These fine gentlemen of STABcast gather to talk about battle reports, respond to listener mail, and become flabbergasted at exactly how good the crew of these new vehicles really are. Come for the fun; stay for Tim's denial of mathematics!

STABcast Episode 69: Rebel RVs and Periwinkle Blue Caravans for me Ma.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:30:00 -0300

Listen to another thrilling episode where we talk about better ways to play the game with Will, prove Ryan's CIS fearmongering wrong, and once again talk Tim, who is six feet from the edge (of the small sidewalk), off the ledge. Then we talk about the Republic and Empire police cruiser LAAT/le and the Rebel AA-5 transports! Listen, we could have made a joke about the episode number, but we didn't. Because we are classy like that. Come for the knowledge, stay for the hilarity that you can only find on the STABcast.

STABcast Episode 68: What is thy Bid, My Master?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0300

Listen to the STABcast contemplate the great issues rocking the Legion world: Is the CIS the new hotness? (Yes!) Is the CIS OP? (No!). Does the STABcast believe in bids? (Also No!). Come for the insight stay for the gentle mocking.

Editor's Note: Ben edited the podcast this week. Any CIS bias is intentional and with malice aforethought. But to make up for that, he definitely tightened up Will's dramatic pauses, Tim's rambling thought process, and Ryan's penchant for the word Umm.

STABcast Episode 67:Taking on Padawans

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:08:26 -0400

This week the Guys talk about how Ryan got out of the Group stage of IL6, How to develop new players, and look at the new command cards.

STABcast Episode 66: Springing Leaks

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast we talk Battle reports and all the new leeks.

STABcast Episode 65: NostroHimeus

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:19:24 -0400

This week on the STABcast! The Invader league is in full swing, how to start building list, and calm mediation with Tim.

STABcast Episode 64: Tim's Torturous Triad

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Tim faces the new tactical droid menace, twice! Will serves up some triple ARC for dessert, and Ryan plays Legion upside down!

STABcast Episode 63: New Year's Reso-Lose-tions

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ben gets his legion kicks while he can, so Ryan and Will must fight his Cad Bane menace, and Tim gives in to temptation and plays Clones!

STABcast BONUS Episode 3: The STABcast Holiday Special!

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This Bonus Week on the STABcast! Happy Life Day! We decided to subject Ben to the Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978, since he'd never seen it, and made it into a commentary track! The easiest way to watch along is to use this Youtube link (for as long as it exists)

https://youtu.be/6hH8rxarVG8

And then our commentary begins at 07:33 in the audio! You can experience Ben's existential dread live!

We hope you enjoy this fun bonus episode, and from all of us at the STABcast, have a happy and safe holidays!

STABcast Episode 62: Figgy Youngling Pudding

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Tim puts on the excuses bowtie! Ryan plays Nerfley! And Ben plays Will! Plus a look at Lando and Kallus!

STABcast Episode 61: A Conspiracy to Interrupt Ryan

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Will plays Tim! Will plays Ryan! Will doesn't play Ben! And a discussion on painting, from getting started to honing your skills!

STABcast Episode 60: Thunderous Applause for the RRG

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! Ben plays Legion? The end of Days? But lookout, its the RRG with a steel chair! And he's going after those Clones!! We discuss the new points change in all its glory!

STABcast Episode 59: All These Flavors and You Choose to be Boring

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STABcast! We gaze into our always accurate crystal ball, and make predictions on what we'd like to see in a points update! Also a discussion on Philly Gritty and his effects on the Limited Edition Luke Skywalker!

STABcast Episode 58: Instead I Just Rolled Blocks

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the STAbcast! Will and Tim have a fight in the salt pit! Ryan shows us all the ways his loss was actually a win, and Ben shouts in Latin!

You may notice our new podcast logo! If you would like some of our cool, rebranded merch, use the following link!

https://teespring.com/stores/stabcast

STABcast Episode 57: Australians Don't Speak English

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! We speculate on something that had an article released after recording! Hear how wrong we are! Plus a conversation on building tables in an age of clones and mandalorians!

STABcast Episode 56: Clones Delenda Est

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Will forgets how bombing run works! Ryan laughs maniacally! Tim is bad! And Ben continues to curse clones all the way to the bottom tables!

STABcast Episode 55: You Mean Like Killing the Younglings?

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Consequences of our terrible decisions! Ben becomes a Nihilist! Tim embraces the try-hard within! And Will and Ryan play 20 questions about balancing the game!

STABcast Episode 54: Big Armor Daddy

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! A double feature of STAB fights, Tim vs Will and Ryan vs Ben! Who will emerge victorious? Who will emerge salty? Listen in to find out!

STABcast Episode 53: Fowler's Home for Former Arch Enemies

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Another mystery guest? Just kidding its just a Brett! Will continues to be the only one to play this game, while Ryan and Ben complain about the new rules update not being big enough for them.

STABcast Episode 52: Nickels Full of Socks

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 06:19:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Tim and Will talk battle reports! Ben drools over the Gencon reveals, and Ryan tells Will about the Clone reveals, since he forgot to watch it live!

STABcast Episode 51: Bad Bunch for Life

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:20:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Ryan plays more games with Brett! Will and Ben still don't play the game, and another mystery guest helps us make terrible hot takes!!

STABcast Episode 50: The Enemy Among Us

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:07:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast's 50th episode!! Tim has a batrep! Ryan gets all mushy and sentimental! And a surprise guest!? All that and much, much, more!

STABcast Episode 49: The Last Alliance of Droids and Imperials

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:30:00 -0300

Come join the STABcast on this week's episode. The Invader League Season 5 Single Eliminations have arrived, and the Grand Army of the Republic quickly put down Tim, Ben, and Archenemy of the Podcast, dashing any hope of a triumphant STABcast victory. Since Will is gone, come listen to our concerns about Clone power without Will's apologist defense! On top of that, we talk painting, Red Player Dilemma, and much, much more.

STABcast Episode 48: Finishing Second in the Competition for Second Place

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:06:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Who will be the victor from Ben and Will's group? Will Ryan earn his ticket to the group phase? Will Brett finish better than all of us? These and other pressing questions will be answered!!

STABcast Episode 47: Absolutely the Darkest Tim-line

Wed, 27 May 2020 07:58:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast!Will and Ben deny any Invader League collusion, Ryan takes advantage of new players, and Tim confirms we're all living the worst possible timeline!

STABcast Episode 46: Stats are Just Magic for Boring People

Wed, 13 May 2020 09:37:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! Invader League practice, Ben gets mad at dice, and more guest appearances than the Jerry Springer show!

Special Thanks to our guests! Links to their shows or streaming are as follows

LJ: https://legiontournamentcircuit.com/

Mike the War Corgi: https://tinyurl.com/y8pvgptq

Crabbok: https://www.youtube.com/user/Crabbok

Bushfacts: https://criticalx.podbean.com

Joe De Pinto of Legion Academy: https://legionacademy.podbean.com

Darqueling: https://www.twitch.tv/darqueling

Chris Vandergriff of the 82nd Legion Podcast: https://www.twitch.tv/82ndlegion

Nerfley/Brad: https://www.twitch.tv/nerfley

Thrawn/Evan/Jay of 5th trooper: https://tinyurl.com/yd9a8arj

STABcast Episode 45: A Total Eclipse of the Brett

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:32:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! A STAB-fight between a man and his painter! An actual Legion content producer stop by! And Ryan and Tim admit their shame!

STABcast Episode 44: Do I Have Line of Sight to This Episode?

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:08:00 -0300

This week on the STABcast! The crew discuss the LoS rule changes, Ben and Tim play Legion in quarantine, and Ryan takes credit for new rule changes!

STABcast Episode 43: Hello Bid Wars my Old Friend

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:41:47 -0300

This week on the STABcast's 2 year anniversary! Tim is more wrong than usual, Ryan talks about moisture, and Will salivates about an AT-RT!

STABcast Episode 42: A 97.6 Percent Chance of Failure

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:17:18 -0300

This week on the STABcast, Ben plays Legion!? Tim isn't salty!? And Ryan provides tips on post-collapse community building.

STABcast Episode 41:STABcast Showdowns At The Cleveland Prime

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400

This week on STABcast, Ryan rolls some rally dice, Will Plays solo Rex, Tim gets salty, and Ben does nothing, also a new RRG.

STABcast Episode 40: All the New Toys for Prequel Girls and Boys.

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:33:15 -0400

Come listen to Ryan and Will wax rhapsodic over the Atlanta Prime Championship, and then listen to the Ben and Will squeal with glee as we talk about all the new toys coming to CIS and Republic, as Ryan attempts to hide his jealousy. So, until the 5th Trooper Empire wrests controls of the microphone from our cold, dead hands, enjoy episode 40 of STABcast.

The CIS List Ben built.

http://tabletopadmiral.com/legion/galactic/p32u3euEMu3auEMuEMp38uEMu83p33u90uEMuEMuEMuEMp33u8cuEMu48uEMuEMp25u6duEMuEMuEMp25u6cuEMuEMuEMp25u6duEMuEMuEMp25uEMuEMuEMuEMp35u77u97uEMuEMc40c07c41c03c3ac44c08

The Republic list Will built.

http://tabletopadmiral.com/legion/separatist/p2duEMu68uEMu6ep34u94uEMuEMp34u94uEMuEMp26u69u5euEMuEMp26u69u5euEMuEMp26u89u5euEMuEMp26u89u5euEMuEMp36u9au99uEMuEMc08

STABcast Episode 39: LVO & The Free Podcast Alliance

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:39:56 -0400

This week Ryan and Tim report on LVO and the very different experiences thy had.

STABcast Episode 38: A Prime Experience

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 02:27:37 -0400

Having difficulties making it to a Prime Championship? Come let the auditory sizzle of Ben, Tim, Will, and Ryan as they delight your ears, recounting the Sunsphere Tactical Attack Brigade's Knoxvile Grade A Prime Championship! We talk about set up and maps, we talk about list creation, we talk battle reports, food and friendship :D. Come listen to an extra large episode filled with the details about how we experienced a Prime Championship!

STABcast Episode 37: Better Late Life Day then No Life Day

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:28:16 -0400

This week the guys review a lot of news, our normal battle reports and take a look at the new STABcsat Battle Deck. You can find the battle deck at Here or a PDF printable

STABcast BONUS Episode 2: STABcast Holiday Special: Rise of Skywalker Review

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:29:20 -0400

Come listen to the gang talk about Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. Recorded on Friday, December 20, come hear our hot takes: Will misquotes Shakespeare! Tim defends the Legends extended universe! Ryan explains why The Last Jedi is actually good! Ben questions the immaculate conception of Anakin on this holiday episode.

STABcast Episode 36: Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try Hard

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:28:48 -0400

This week on the Stab cast we have a few battle reports, an AdeptiCon preview and a look at what it takes to earn an invite.

STABcast Episode 35: Four Men and a Baby Legion Format

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:16:41 -0400

Listen to the STABcast talk about some battle reports and the brand new SKIRMISH mode for Legion. Surprisingly, FFG dropped news BEFORE we recorded, so we talk about it. Unsurprisingly, the STABcast is not united in our opinions. We also discuss which failing football player Ryan is. Come for the Legion, stay for the friendly banter.

STABcast Episode 34: The Radiation Cannon of Our Love

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:32:03 -0400

While Ryan is away, Tim, Will, and Ben will play. We talk about the newly listed CIS and Grand Army Corps Unit Upgrade packs, spoils of Commander Cody and Count Dooku from the Spanish Main and much, much more.

STABcast Episode 33: Chance Cubes and Robots

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 01:05:00 -0300

Come listen to Tim, Ben, and Ryan talk about some CIS Robot battle reports, newly spoiled specialists, and the magic of the Dice App.

STABcast Episode 32: Attack of the Clones

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:08:35 -0300

This week the STABcast does a deep dive on the Grand Army of the Republic, with former host Will Hime back to give us the down low on how the PUBs like to party.

STABcast BONUS Episode 1: GenCon 2019 Stories

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0300

Listen to us NOT talk about Legion. Here is the much requested GenCon 2019 Stories. Come find out what that Orc said to Ryan in the men's room, how Ben fashioned a trident out of Skuttle carapaces, and why someone took forty pictures of Tim being shouty to a crowd of noble lords. All of this and more awaits you, Listener, in Bonus Episode #1!

STABcast Episode 31: The Sunsphere Rally Point Qualifier

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0300

Almost as cool as the Catalina Wine Mixer and with 4 times the Taun Tauns, come listen to Ryan, Tim, and Ben talk about Knoxville's RPQ, the battle reports, the state of the meta after point changes and more.

STABcast Episode 30: A 3X Sized Show for the Big and Tall Listener

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:15:00 -0300

This weeks episode features the launch of Ben's side project, Alliance Against Tauntauns, arguments for and against a 2 point Targeting Scope, and a discussion of the best new operatives FFG is trying to get us to buy. Come for the Battle Reports; stay for the point changes; love the discussion of Ewoks.

STABcast Episode 29: Back Alley Pizza Party

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 02:20:43 -0300

about time the STABcast tackles Gen con. on this episode the guys go over all things Gen Con.

STABcast Episode 28: Sleeping On The Competition

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:23:52 -0300

This week the Guys re-cap ATC, Look at the new Luke and Vader and Ben picks a faction.

STABcast Episode 27: Suprise Jawa

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:33:52 -0300

this week we look at some new spoiled cards. (pre-live stream), do some battle reports and then fail at talking about making lists.

STABcast Episode 26: Away Games

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:27:07 -0300

This week Ryan and Ben take the act on the road to Madison Wisconsin & Concord North Carolina, Tim stays home and tries to watch worlds.

STABcast Episode 25: Week Late and a Bat Rep Short.

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:39:25 -0300

This time the guys talk about the games they did or did not play, we look at the new rules update, and on how to counter snipers when you left yours at home.

STABcast Episode 24: Atlanta Road trip MK2

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:26:27 -0300

This week we reflect on our time in Atlanta and explore the command card meta game.

STABcast Episode 23: Size Matters Not

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:25:11 -0300

This week Ryan is all alone for a mini show to tide you over wile we get ready for a RPQ. we will have a full show next Wednesday after we get back.

STABcast Episode 22: ATL and Back Again.

Wed, 01 May 2019 17:30:26 -0300

This week on the STABcast the guys take a trip to Atlanta, Talk about the Clock and how the new heavy's play

Link to the Never Tell Me The Odds blog: https://swlegionodds.com/2019/04/25/sabotaging-the-meta-daniel-lupo/

Link to Joes podcast: https://legionacademy.podbean.com/

Link to War Worlds: https://www.warworldz.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/WarWorldzGaming/

STABcast Episode 21: STAB: X

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:59:15 -0300

This week on the STABcast the guys look at a lot of new news and how to get your troopers to fall in line.

we poke fun at the awesome guys at CriticalX you can check out the show here: https://criticalx.podbean.com/

STABcast Episode 20: Hijinks at High Command

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:16:25 -0300

This week on STABcast we talk about Adepticon and the High Command Invitational, all the new news, and not much more!

STABcast Episode 19: Heart of the Battle Cards

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:46:23 -0300

STABcast Episode 19: Heart of the Battle Cards

This week on STABcast the guys look Battle cards, some battle reports, more battle cards and news wrap up, then more battle cards

Never Tell Me The Odds is the Blog we reference with an awsome write up form Orkimedes you can find it here: https://swlegionodds.com/2019/02/20/lvo-the-data-article-part-one/?fbclid=IwAR0366esIcd8smGuGGmebHLi5v7iH9PWgopXIA0Gl1KEQ2ibbsMSy29KMU0

STABcast Episode 18: Fight or Flight

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:48:57 -0400

This week on STABcast the guys look at more red players dilemmas, some battle reports and look at when to withdraw form a fight.

5280 Legion Denver CO

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5280Legion/?ref=share

https://discord.gg/VuwTcue

STABcast Episode 17: There Is Always A Bigger Fish

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:57:12 -0400

The STABcast crew are joined by Lj Peña for a talk about the LVO and a big news wrap up battle reports and more.

You can find LJ on the Legion Discord at: https://discord.gg/pdfY3Q

STABcast Episode 16: Rules Who Needs Em... We Do

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Episode 16 is here! (and on time!) The STABcast crew takes a look at the new rules clarifications a news wrap up, and how to play some of the stranger battle card set ups.

STABcast Episode 15: Red Dead Reinforcements

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:36:39 -0400

Episode 15 is here! The STABcast crew takes a look at how to learn form our play after the game, a news wrap up, and how to play some of the stranger battle card set ups.

STABcast Episode 14: Last Will and Testament

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:56:34 -0400

This time on STABcast, we look at the 4 new packs coming down the pipe, thinking about how to approach turns 5 & 6, and we say goodby to an old friend.

STABcast Episode 13: A Long Time Ago

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:45:25 -0400

Lost to the history of Ryan's busy November the Lost Show that's a month late. some of the info may be outdated but we still had fun! This time we talk about the back end of the invader league and how to welcome in the new gamer to the fold.

STABcast Episode 12: Invading the Invader League

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:44:55 -0300

on this super sized show we go over the Invader League group stages, take a look on how you can be an awesome TO, take stock of the new up coming units and much much more!

STABcast Episode 11: Building a Legion

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:10:05 -0300

Welcome Cadets and Commanders to Episode 11 where we talk about battle reports, building a community, and how YOU can become an Enemy of the Podcast!

STABcast episode 10: Rally the Troops

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 09:35:54 -0300

This week on STABcast we look at how to bild beter gaming communities, tips on deployments and predict how the 2 new factions my fit into the game.

STAB episode 09: What's a Gen Con?

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 00:10:49 -0300

This week on Stab cast reports from Gen Con, a look at prep for large events, Q&A and much more!

STABcast episode 08: Brothers in arms

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 18:52:00 -0300

This week Ben and Ryan. Play a team event and we talk about all the walkers we can find plus gen con prodictions.

STABcast Episode 07: Why The Good Guys Win

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:47:30 -0300

On this episoede the boys finish up taking about the core box battle cards, do a recap of the Sci-Fi City event kit, delve into how to make a better map and take a look at why rebels tend to be doing better then imprieals.

STABcast Episode 06: Duel of the Fates

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 22:30:11 -0300

After a long wait Ryan and Will get into a fight, Han and Boba get into a fight, the 2 Cannon teams also get into a fight. Ben does not get into a fight with anyone.

STABcast Episode 05: Tournament Hype!

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 22:51:31 -0300

This Week on STABCast: Battle Reports from our fun at the tables, a continued look at Turn Zero, Tournament rules overview and List building and more!

STABcast Episode 04: Red or Blue Pill

Sat, 19 May 2018 03:01:52 -0300

Battle Reports from our fun at the tables, deploying our troops, listener’s questions, a look at the spoiled Leia Organa, and more!

STABcast Episode 03: Imperial victory... Sort of..

Wed, 02 May 2018 06:37:41 -0300

This week on the STABcast we talk about our local event, Veers, and a check in with the TTS lueage.

STABcast Episode 02: First Blood

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:47:21 -0300

This Week on STABCast: Battle Reports from our weekend 500 point event, painters corner, a look at what we will be running when we move to 800 points.

STABcast Episode 01- First Lessons Learned

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 02:02:35 -0300

This Week on STABcast! News, Adepticon Battle Reports from the Fully Armed and Operational Launch Event, Designing the Battlefield, our favorite lists for a 500 point army for launch parties, and more!

STABcast Episode 00: Scouting report

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 11:13:12 -0300

Welcome to the STAB cast! in our First episode we introduce who we are and our thoughts about the demo game and why we think it's so rad. We also cover some painting ideas and let you know where you can find us online and in person.