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Welcome to Arsenal Pass, a Flesh and Blood podcast for players by players all about strategy, leveling up and the latest news in the world of Rathe. Your hosts are Brendan Patrick, Flesh and Blood commentator and former Calling top 8 competitor. Alongside him Hayden Dale, Calling 2019 Sydney champion and Flesh and Blood writer. Get in touch with us and submit your questions for the show by email to arsenalpassfab@gmail.com
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4 days ago
Arsenal Pass Ep94 - Thawing out the Meta
4 days ago
4 days ago
Once again we see a few cards eliminated from the classic constructed metagame. This week we discuss the winners in a post ban world, in addition to close examination of how much these changes force existing decks to adjust. We don't hold back on our takes on how things will continue to evolve as we describe how we see the meta taking a new shape.
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Jan 20, 2023
Arsenal Pass Ep93 - ProQuest Deck - Oldhim
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Oldhim has emerged from his icy realm to dominate the first week of ProQuests! This week we cover how to pick up Oldhim for the remainder of the season. What are some signals that you should jump on or off of the bandwagon? What does a great build of Oldhim look like right now and how should you prepare moving forward?
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Jan 13, 2023
Arsenal Pass Ep92 - ProQuest Deck - Fai
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Fai has been a powerhouse since the hero's release. We discuss the strengths to lean on and weaknesses to exploit to help your chances both with and against this hero. What are the indicators that your meta is ready for the draconic ninja and what are signals you might want to pivot your deck choice? Join us this week to explore!
Rutkowski - https://fabtcg.com/decklists/daniel-rutkowski-fai---proquest-season-3-gauntlet-30062022/
Catton - https://fabtcg.com/decklists/rob-catton-fai-deck---world-championship-110422/
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Jan 06, 2023
Arsenal Pass Ep91 - ProQuest Deck - Iyslander
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Proquest season is looming large over the Flesh and Blood community - but we have you covered! In our first pod in a series designed to explore the decks we would take to a ProQuest, this week we dive into Iyslander. Why should you consider picking up the ice queen? What are her favorable matchups? What are her weaknesses?
AA Decklist: https://fabrary.net/decks/01GF92CFDHGGEXVJNSP0CR3ZVQ
Spell Decklist: https://fabrary.net/decks/01GC168BARY5VTXVCCX8FDJ4CX
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Dec 30, 2022
Arsenal Pass Ep90 - 2022 in Review
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
It has been a huge year...and you know what that means...reflection is incoming! Join us this week as we cover 2022 from varied perspectives. No topic is off limits! We touch on where we had the most fun, what the competitive scene sparked in the game, and how we grew as both players and content creators.
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Dec 23, 2022
Arsenal Pass Ep89 - Top 5 Tips for New Players
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Everyone has room to improve in Flesh and Blood - but the way forward isn't always clear. This week we cover 5 tips for new players to improve their overall game! Even more experienced players can stand to brush up on leanings. As a student of the game this podcast will help you lean in and empower you toward taking your next step!
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Dec 16, 2022
Arsenal Pass Ep88 - The Dynasty Metagame
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Now a month post the release of Dynasty we are taking a look at the swath of Battle Hardened and PTI events over the period to decipher the data and answer the question - "What is the Dynasty Classic Constructed Metagame?" Decks to watch, decks to play and what to expect as we speed towards ProQuest Season 3.
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Dec 09, 2022
Arsenal Pass Ep87 - Understanding Combo
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Combo decks have existed in Flesh and Blood since the earliest days - but due to the nature of turn cycles and pitch stacks they are a little harder to pin down. What’s the difference between a combo deck and a deck with combo elements? How does one build a strong combo deck from scratch? This week we cover how to identify, play, and build combo decks effectively.
Article from Channel Fireball: https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/mtg/channelmagic-articles/5-common-mistakes-players-make-when-piloting-combo-decks/
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Friday Dec 02, 2022
Arsenal Pass Ep86 - How to Win A ProQuest
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
While this pod was available as a live experience, it's a topic worth revisiting! We cover how to interpret local metagames, picking a deck and how to navigate the tourney itself all in service of qualifying for the Pro Tour!
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale

Friday Nov 25, 2022
Arsenal Pass Ep85 - Dynasty (Part 2)
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Our Classic Constructed review continues this week, covering the remaining six classes with the exacting lens that you expect from Arsenal Pass. Was Guardian neglected apart from PVE implications? How much better does Wizard get? Does Assassin have the tools to live up to the hype?
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Twitter: @BrendanAPG (Brendan) & @Fyen_Dale (Hayden)
Hosts: Brendan Patrick and Hayden Dale