Win By 5

Somehow, Redesigns Returned

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:21:30 -0300

The only World Cup that matters has finished and the WB5 team crowns a Snake Draft champion. Redesigns are back and Francis tries to convince Peter to not hate them.

Online Worlds and the MIA RL Update

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:51:07 -0300

The Win By 5 crew gives a recap of Online Worlds, Miha rates something on a 5-point scale, and the team investigates what the Balance Team has been up to since October.

World Cup SNAKE DRAFT!

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:31 -0300

Derek Shoemaker and Rupert Turnbull come on the pod to discuss the World Cup and Team USA's strategy to defend their title. The Win By 5 crew snake drafts World Cup teams. Also, old man winter Derek Shoemaker turns back the clock to talk about some favorite pre-redesigned cards.

No Crown but Truth Pack Review

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:15:31 -0300

Prolific Thrones content creator, Miha Vrbanec, joins the Win By 5 crew to impose a ridiculous card rating system on the pod while they review the No Crown but Truth Pack. Also, Andy faces consequences.

Justice For Elia Pack Review

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:25:30 -0400

First Edition World Champion Derek Shoemaker joins the Win By 5 crew to review the Justice for Elia pack. Derek also tells the story behind his champ card, Northern Patriarch.

Stahleck Recap and The Tower of Joy Draft Set

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:10:36 -0400

This episode, Win By 5's Stahleck correspondents return to fill in listeners on the tourney at the castle, the resulting meta, and the debut of The Tower of Joy Draft Set. Also, some Win By 5 regulars assemble to roast Andy.

Lord of the Waters Pack Review

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:08:35 -0400

Francis and Henry join Peter and Andy to review the new Lord of the Waters pack, which seemingly includes Brad Pitt in a wig. Also, Peter and Andy make a wager.

Mountain and Vale Pack Review

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:58 -0300

New cards have journeyed far over Mountain and Vale to reach their destination of the latest Win By 5 pack review episode. This week, Francis and Collin join Peter and Andy to give their dubious takes on the new cards from the Mountain and Vale pack!

Team USA Wins The World Cup

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:15:15 -0300

This episode, Peter and Andy have Martin Naze and Tom MacKenzie on the show to break down how Team USA won the 2025 World Cup and what this means for revitalizing the AGOT card game in America.

Whispers of War Pack Review

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:49:57 -0300

Another wave of cards comes in from The Sea of Shadows. This week, Francis and Rupert join Peter and Andy to give first impressions on the new cards from the Whispers of War pack. Also, the group has lightning takes on the Restricted List 1.15 update.

Jim Hansen Wins Online Worlds Again, Rotation Survey Results

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:37:42 -0300

He's done it again. Thrones Dad, Jim Hansen, has won his second Online World Championship. This episode, Jim comes on the show to talk about his win and the Baratheon deck that he piloted to victory. Afterwards, Peter and Andy get more information from Jim about the Rotation Survey results.

The Iron Throne has MELEE!

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:23:09 -0300

This week, Design Team Lead Stephen Patane dials in from down under to talk about how new cards are made and a HUGE new feature on theironthrone.net - MELEE!

When All Is Darkest Pack Review

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:26:00 -0300

New cards are coming. This week, Francis and Jim join Peter and Andy to give first impressions on the new cards from the When All Is Darkest pack.

Zero to Hero in 18 months and a 7K victory, The Turnbull Brothers tell all

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:04:54 -0300

This week, Andy and Peter have Rupert (aka powermauler) and Henry Turnbull (aka Rightwaydown) on the show. We find out how they went from being two unknowns playing kitchen table melee to among the best players in the world in only 18 months. Also, we talk 7K - Rupert and Henry fill us in on how they won it all this year.

The RL hot takes return, Rotation Experiment in Review

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:05:27 -0300

This week, Peter and Andy give hot takes on the latest RL updates and give their two cents on a mission statement for the Balance team. Also Rotation is dead, long live Rotation? The WB5 crew give their thoughts on the Rotation experiment now that it's in the rearview mirror.

Thrones 101 - Anatomy of a Round

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:47:18 -0300

This week, "Rules Maester" Collin Weir joins Peter and Andy for a phase-by-phase deep dive into a typical Game of Thrones Round. Action mechanics, simultaneous effects, and key questions about duping the Arbor on setup are all discussed on this edition of the Thrones 101 series!

Thrones 101 - Intro to Deckbuilding

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:24:45 -0400

Thrones 101 continues! This week, Peter and Andy talk about how they build a deck for Game of Thrones the Card Game. They answer burning questions about the numbers of each card type in a deck, choosing a faction and agenda, and of course, why 60 is the best number. For keen eared listeners who are curious about the online resources mentioned, see the following links below:

Thrones 101 - How to Plot

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:52:53 -0400

In this first episode of Win By 5's Thrones 101 series, Peter and Andy take a deep dive into one of the most unique aspects of thrones - the Plot Deck!

Rotation is Coming

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:52:49 -0400

This episode, Jim Hansen joins Peter and Andy to discuss Rotation, what it entails, and the Player Committee's plan for it. The Win By 5 team also discuss the 7K tournament and the decks they've brought for it.

Francis Cote interview, and our Stahleck Reactions

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:40:36 -0400

On this episode of Win By 5, 2019 World Champion Francis Cote stops by to talk World Championships, Thrones Post-FFG, and a little bit of trash. Also, Andy and Peter react to the outcome of Stahleck 2024 and discover how wrong their predictions were.

The RL Hot Take Panel Assembles, Stahleck Snake Draft, and some Bold Predictions.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:30:22 -0400

This episode, Peter and Andy are joined by Alex Serban and Rupert Turnbull for an in-person panel, where they exchange hot takes on a month old Restricted List update, draft the top decks for Stahleck, and give bold predictions on the upcoming World Championship.

WB5 Pilot and The 8 Regents Rundown

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:14:25 -0400

We have a player run card game, so it's high time for more player produced podcasts. This episode, Peter (SonOfBattles1) and Andy (andy) shed light on why they're starting a Thrones podcast now. Also, Andy gives the details on his experience as Regent Baratheon during this year's 8 Regents tournament - and his team's victory in a super competitive field this year!