Legion Academy Podcast

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Synopsis

Welcome to the Legion Academy, a Star Wars Legion podcast. Our podcast is a collaboration between Shawn Morris of the Terrain Studio, as well as Joe DePinto and John Griffin of the Chicagoland 312th Legion. We chat about Legion news, competitive play, tech talk and strategies, as well as community building. Please subscribe and stay tuned for many giveaways!

Episodes

  • Episode 24 - Jamming with the Lizard Wizard

    03/09/2019 Duration: 01h07min

    Join us this week as we talk about the Imperial Terrain Kickstarter, Nova tables, Palpatine, Intercept the transmissions shenanigans, and of all things...Comms Jammers. 

  • Episode 23 - Ultra Super Omega Monster Combos

    28/08/2019 Duration: 01h23min

    Join us this week as we chat about Shawn's RPQ win with the Leia, triple vet, triple tauntaun list that we talked about last week. Also, we chat about Jyn's counter suppressive list tactics, some other big swingy combos that you can do with uplinked vets and shores, our logo contest, and Shawns work on the Imperial Terrain Kickstarter.

  • Episode 22 - We Need Fire Support

    20/08/2019 Duration: 01h11min

    Join us this week as we chat about our lists and the success we have been having with tauntauns, rebel veterans, shoretroopers, and more. We also chat about some different fire support combos for each of the three factions that have access to it, and how they counter tauntauns. Shawn also gives us some insight into the latest Terrain Studio project.

  • Episode 21 - Better Late Than Never - Post Gen Con Review

    13/08/2019 Duration: 01h15min

    Join us this week as we chat about working and playing at Gen Con. We had so much fun and we hope those of you who went did too. We also talk about the state of the podcast going forward and some of the fun things we have in the works.

  • Episode 20 - Wallet Annihilation Looms

    29/07/2019 Duration: 49min

    Join us this week as we talk about everything Gen Con! Make sure to stop by the FFG booth and chat with us while you are there.

  • Episode 19 - Arm(or)ed and Dangerous

    16/07/2019 Duration: 01h33min

    Join us this week as we discuss our experiences at the Muncie, Indiana Rallypoint Qualifier. Shawn gives us some insight into the build process for the Geonosis table seen on the FFG Clone Wars stream. We chat about the recent resurgence of armor at our last few major tournaments. And we have two guests on for interviews- Paul Watson, winner of the Muncie Indiana RPQ with a 0 strike team triple rotary canon list, and Douglas Kropp, winner of the Northeast Open with Double Bounty.

  • Episode 18 - Begun, the Clone War Has...

    12/07/2019 Duration: 01h13min

    Join us this week as we talk about all the juicy Clone Wars reveals. We theorize on a few new tactics that you can use with the new factions, and we do a tech talk segment on Rebel Veterans and Fire Support. We also talk about our plans for the quarter 2 token subscription.

  • Episode 17 - The Top Imperials at Worlds

    01/07/2019 Duration: 01h34min

    Join us this week as we interview Eric Riha (R1H4) and Luke Cook about their amazing showings at Worlds. We also do a tech talk segment on scratch building terrain and Shawn's contributions to the Worlds tables. 

  • Episode 16 - Worlds Recap with Judge Brendan Franz

    25/06/2019 Duration: 01h18min

    Join us this week as we talk to Brendan Franz about his experiences at the Star Wars Legion 2019 Worlds event. John and Joe chat about the Rallypoint Qualifier in Madison Wisconsin, and we talk about the upcoming excitement surrounding Gen Con and Warfaire Weekend.

  • Episode 15 - Cooking up some Tank Tactics

    18/06/2019 Duration: 01h38min

    Join us this week for our post Father's Day and Pre-Worlds chat with Luke and Chris Cook. We also do a tech talk segment on the tank, and chat about the 500 point format.

  • Episode 14 - The Landspeeder, Objectively Playable

    14/06/2019 Duration: 01h35min

    Join us this week as John and Joe recap their final escalation league games. We do a tech talk segment on the landspeeder, and bring Nathan Wilens on to talk about his experiences and struggles playing against the landspeeder. 

  • Episode 13 - Cease and Desist

    04/06/2019 Duration: 01h30min

    Join us this week as we talk about the importance of thoroughly play-testing unit viability and synergies before claiming that the sky is falling. We also do a tech talk segment on a few Jyn/Sabine lists that are designed to disrupt some of the new death trooper lists. We also talk about how to add value to the game by posting positive experiences. 

  • Episode 12 - The Eclectic Token Set

    29/05/2019 Duration: 01h28min

    Join us this week as we talk about our new acrylic token subscription service and the cool stuff you can expect to receive from that. We chat with Adam from theeclecticgamer.com on the design philosophy and process of creating the tokens. We also do a tech talk segment on Medical Droids, discuss different narrative campaigns, and announce the details of our next giveaway.

  • Episode 11 - Sabine Exploding onto the Scene

    21/05/2019 Duration: 01h35min

    Join us this week as we talk about GenCon and Invader League. We also discuss Sabine at length and expand upon the unit analysis article we put up about her on legionacademy.net. Finally we chat briefly about our 400 point games this week.

  • Episode 10 - Legion Academy X

    16/05/2019 Duration: 01h05min

    Join us this week for our 10th episode as we talk about debuting our new website: legionacademy.net. On legionacademy.net you will find our tech talk articles on unit analysis and mechanics, terrain building tutorials from The Terrain Studio, community building articles, links to our past and future giveaways, local community news, and much more. We also cover the three lists that we have been having the most success with lately. 

  • Episode 9 - Chewie, We Love You 3000

    09/05/2019 Duration: 01h01min

    Join us this week as we honor Peter Mayhew's memory by doing a tech talk segment on Chewbacca. We also talk more about the invader league, announce the winner of our Darth Vader Alt Art giveaway, and discuss keeping a cool head and positive attitude on our community segment. 

  • Episode 8 - Providing Peace and Security for the Galaxy

    30/04/2019 Duration: 01h21min

    Join us this week as we talk about the official reveal of legiontournamentcircuit.com and what that means for the competitive community. We also talk about a controversial topic surrounding charge tokens, tech talk on death troopers, and making terrain for the terrain studio with Jace. Make sure to enter our giveaway for the full art Darth Vader unit card and command cards!

  • Episode 7 - A Compelling Chat With Dave From Imperial Terrain

    25/04/2019 Duration: 01h19min

    Join us this week as we talk about our experience at Star Wars Celebration, how the compel keyword actually works, and interview Dave Lawson from Imperial Terrain. Make sure to listen for the announcement of our next giveaway as well as a coupon code to use on your next purchase at imperialterrain.com

  • Episode 6 - Year Two Prospects with Nick Freeman

    10/04/2019 Duration: 01h25min

    Join us this week as we interview Nick Freeman about his undefeated showing at the Adepticon LCQ and High Command tournaments, his winning list, chess clocks and more. We also do a tech talk segment on E-Webs and 1.4 FD Turrets, revisit our previous saboteur discussion a bit, and talk about how to prepare your community for the upcoming Clone Wars release. Shawn gives some great hobby tips as well!

  • Episode 5 - Adepticon Recap with Davis Kingsley and Brendon Franz

    03/04/2019 Duration: 01h12min

    Join us this week as we interview Adepticon High Command winner Davis Kingsley and the Marshall for both the LCQ and High Command, Brendon Franz. We also announce the winner of our Deathtrooper giveaway! 

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