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Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 121: Digital ConquestHello Friends! On a two month streak! Rick and Dustin spend time talking about the current state of the Star Realms community. We Discuss baseball and all sorts of other fun stuff. If you're interested in Dustin's other channels, check out: @thefandomtraveler and @WearableFandom which are both Fandom centric channels about travel and pop culture clothing. Check out www.megahaulin.com for the finest in strategy materials anywhere in the 'Verse. Drop us a line at megahaulin@gmail.com
2025-05-1142 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 118: One of NThis entire episode is a special response to a fantastic new strategy article posted by our favorite Regression Tester, Corybear! Link to CoryBear's article: https://megahaulin.com/2024/01/15/an-analytical-approach-to-valuing-cards-part-1-of-n/#more-4205
2024-01-1940 min
Megahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyPodcast Episode 116: 2-PEAT!
This week Dustin and Rick ramble about baseball, review the recent goings on at GenCon and discuss the changes connected to the ongoing First Strike Heroes expansion beta! Get your first look at the new changes coming right here!
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2023-08-2100 minMegahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyPodcast Episode 115: The Dog Days of Star Realms
This week Dustin and Rick talk about Summer, GenCon and High Commander Valken. We also get an incredible interview with Star Realms Legend and League Commish Deon Lunsford who brings amazing Commander-centric stats to the show!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/megahaulin/Megahaulin_115.mp3
2023-07-3000 minMegahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyEpisode 114: Coach Corybear
Star Realms Fans! We’re back after a bit of a hiatus. Come find out where in the universe Dustin and Rick have been!
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2023-05-0100 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 114: Coach CorybearHello Star Realms Fans, Megahaulin is returned to bring you an update on this wonderful game. Rick and Dustin discuss where in the universe they've been and the plans going forward for the cast!
2023-05-0150 min
Sparks and RecreationSilent But DeadlyIn Episode 16 of Sparks & Recreation, Matt, Tim, Sam, and Chris welcome special guest Silent Al, who shares sage advice about playing in live tournaments, tips for improving your game at level 3, and general strategies to keep in mind when playing irl. The cast then talk about the ins and outs of Factioning in Card Talk, before wrapping up the episode with Community Roundup.0:30 - Intro7:23 - WWYD24:57 - Main Focus: IRL Tournaments and playing at Level 383:05 - Card Talk: Faction Abilities106:35 - Community Roundup113:37 - Outro
2022-10-171h 58Megahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyPodcast Episode 113: Name That Card!
In this awesome episode of Megahaulin, Dustin and Rick are joined by the amazing Derek Aldaryn Thompson who talks about the Requisition Beta, Commander Skirmish Meta Impact and more!
Also, it’s time for the Name That Card Showdown between Rick and Derek. Listen In for all the fun!
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2022-10-0300 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 113: Name That Card!In this awesome episode of Megahaulin, Dustin and Rick are joined by the amazing Derek Aldaryn Thompson who talks about the Requisition Beta, Commander Skirmish Meta Impact and more! Also, it's time for the Name That Card Showdown between Rick and Derek. Listen In for all the fun!
2022-10-031h 25Megahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyPodcast Episode 112: Realmswalker Silent Al
This week, Dustin and Rick talk to STAR REALMS and HERO REALMS Legend, Silent Al. Topics range far and wide as we really get to know Alex. If you like gushing about how awesome the Star Realms Community is, this is the podcast for you!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/megahaulin/Megahaulin_112.mp3
2022-08-2800 minMegahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyEpisode 111: AMA – Ask Megahaulin’ Anything!
This episode, Dustin and Rick respond to numerous mailbag inquiries.
What would we do to improve Star Realms 2.0?
Is it still right to scrap vipers first in 2022?
What cards would be Nerf?
All this and more answered in this episode!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/megahaulin/Megahaulin_111.mp3
2022-08-2200 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 111: AMA Ask Megahaulin Anything!This episode, Dustin and Rick respond to numerous mailbag inquiries. What would we do to improve Star Realms 2.0? Is it still right to scrap vipers first in 2022? What cards would be Nerf? All this and more answered in this episode!
2022-08-221h 07Megahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyEpisode 110: The Ace of Aces!
This week Dustin and Rick talk about QR Codes, Collectible Pins, Comic-Con and of course, Star Realms.
Time is short of the Rise of Empire Kickstarter. Don’t miss out:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1172937197/star-realms-rise-of-empire
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2022-08-0300 minMegahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyEpisode 109: The Rise of Infinite Replayability
This episode is dedicated to the upcoming Kickstarter, Rise of Empire. Wise Wizard Games CEO Rob Dougherty joined us to tell us all the details!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/megahaulin/Megahaulin_109.mp3
2022-07-0500 minMegahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyPodcast Episode 108: Who is Dr. Screecher?
This episode, Dustin and Rick talk about a plethora of News, including an upcoming interview with WWG CEO Rob Dougherty! All this plus the latest updates in digital competivie play news. Enjoy!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/megahaulin/Megahaulin_108.mp3
2022-06-2900 minMegahaulin Blog for Star Realm StrategyPodcast Episode 106: Big Brooder
It’s 2022 and Rick and Dustin are back to talk about all things Star Realms. On this episode, deep discussion of the Universal Storage Box with detailed reviews of the bonus cards included in the box. We have a NEW LEGEND: Congrats Thestral!
A new Star Realms comic is on the scene!
The bounty on Corybear88 from last episode was CLAIMED.
News and updates from all the Competitive Star Realms Leagues and Tournaments
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2022-01-2400 min
Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 104: Fodder for PulverizerBit of a delay here in posting this episode - BUT ITS WORTH THE WAIT! We've got newly minted Star Realm Legend EAN TEAGUE aka AgentSeto. Yes, that AgentSeto from Ep 103. This is a great conversation that is not to be missed! If you're curious about the Dodgeball format mentioned, take a look here: https://megahaulin.com/star-realms-dodgeball-rules/ Congrats to Ean on the well earned win!
2021-12-201h 00Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 102: Two Dusto Draws Equals One SilentAlThis week, Dustin and Rick explore new Community terms that have become popular (Mirror Match, Row Punch) as well as answering some detailed strategy questions. Check out the Megahaulin Glossary at: https://megahaulin.com/glossary/ A good amount of discussion focuses on the recently released Commander Deck Strategy Article for Biolord Walsh as Star Realms Commanders continue to take the community by storm! Lastly, a fair amount of focus on the Online Competitive Star Realm Scene including the start of Dodgeball Season 07, where both Rick and Dustin are on the same team! (Go Team Megahaulin!)
2021-08-1658 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Episode 101: Who Runs The Gauntlet?This podcast episode was originally broadcast live on our Twitch channel! Dustin and Rick talk about Star Realms: Commanders with an emphasis on the new Strategy Series. Lots of Origins talk and fun times! The title comes from a new format that Dustin invented on the cast called "The Gauntlet"! A note that this episode was not recorded in our typical manner, hence the bit of echo/reverb. Effort was made to reduce this, so you shoulda heard it before.
2021-08-111h 05Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 100: Star Realms, Don't Get Sick of It.This is a very special episode of Megahaulin recorded LIVE with special guests from the Fan Community. We discuss a wide range of topics during this great event. You can view this in video form over on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1061329743 What a fun episode!
2021-06-212h 50Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastPodcast Episode 99B: Blob the BuilderThis week, Dustin and Rick complete the preview coverage of the Star Realms HIGH ALERT set. This time discussing the Kickstarter exclusive FIRST STRIKE. All cards discussed in this episode can be viewed on Megahaulin.com
2021-06-011h 09Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 98: RequisitionThis episode, Dustin and Rick talk about the new HIGH ALERT: REQUISITION Deck with a focus on Playability, Cost to value and just all around fun/impact to the game. You can see all the cards mentioned in this episode on Megahaulin.com
2021-05-1657 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 97: Jump The Space SharkThis episode Dustin and Rick talk about the HIGH ALERT: TECH deck with detailed analysis and card reviews. Cards for this episode can be viewed on Megahaulin.com
2021-05-1048 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Special Gambit Strategy EpisodeOriginally Released 5/29/2015 SPECIAL EPISODE!!! We welcome Top Online player, MazerRackham, to provide his insights on the Gambit Expansion. We get some special insights and card analysis regarding the promo cards. Great discussion and interview!
2021-05-0129 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 95: Veteran Pilots FTWIn this episode of Megahaulin Dustin and Rick review the brand new Tournaments feature in the Digital App and discuss new strategy articles around GAMBITS. Articles Mentioned in this episode: Darklighter's Tournament Article: https://megahaulin.com/2021/03/24/in-app-tournaments/ Custom Set for Advanced Players: https://megahaulin.com/2021/03/24/custom-set-definitive-star-realms-edition-advanced-players/ Starting Strong with Gambits by NiNjiNin:https://megahaulin.com/2021/03/25/starting-strong-with-gambits-by-ninjinin/ Read More Strategy Articles at: www.megahaulin.com
2021-03-2943 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 94: Can You Dig it Legacy Style?This Episode, Dustin and Rick discuss the newly announced Star Reams set: RISE OF THE EMPIRE. We cover the entire announcement including: Legacy Games, Are they worth it? New Mechanics Hypothetical Other Faction Acquisition Abilities! Rick also gives us a detailed run down of a feature in the Star Realms Digital App: In App Tournaments. We also give a great catchup to all the Online Competitive winners from Premier Circuit, BGG, Dodge Ball, Pan Galactic and MORE! Check out our articles and information at www.megahaulin.com Send us email at...
2021-02-2052 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 27Originally Released 8/17/2015 This week on Megahaulin, Dustin and Matt discuss the appearance of a Bases and Battleships icon in the digital app. Remy "AWEberman" Gibson gives us a rundown of the top BGG Players by ELO rating. Learn about the merits of Conceding as well as the MOST underated card under the current TYPE-S Meta. Join in!
2020-11-1028 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 26Originally Released 8/10/2015 This week we talk about the results of the GenCon Tournament! We also discuss Tournament and League winners as well as upcoming events. STRATEGY: In strategy, we talk about how to manage your shuffle! It's an important topic and you can count on Megahaulin to do it up right!
2020-11-0929 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 25Originally Released 8/3/2015 This week Matt and Dustin interview Three Time Platinum Tier Champion FlyingArrow from the Board Game Geek League!
2020-11-0833 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 24Originally Released 7/27/2015 This week, we discuss all things tournaments, we visit the MAIL BAG and discuss how to Hate Draft in Star Realms!
2020-10-2337 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 23Originally Released 7/19/2015 This week we cover news, tournaments and a BRAND NEW META BUILD! Tune in for this week's Megahaulin!
2020-10-1632 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 22Originally Released 7/6/2015 This week we talk News and welcome Community and Tournament leader Nathan Jochum (ozmethod) to the cast to discuss the future of online tournaments and more!
2020-10-0933 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Episode 21Originally Released 7/1/2015 WOHOO! Megahaulin' is LEGAL. This week we talk news, tournaments and revisit core deck types including discussion of the expansion and promo cards! Join in!
2020-10-0434 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 90: Megahaulin.comThis week, Dustin and Rick discuss some newly leaked SR cards as well as the evolution of MEGAHAULIN.COM. We also learn the winners of our ARENA Scenario Contest. Winners taking home AUTOGRAPHED MEGAHAULERS. Did you win? Take a listen!
2020-09-2147 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Episode 20Originally Released 6/22/2015 It's our 20th Show!! Big news on GenCon! We also discuss game phases in vanilla and Gambit/Promo decks. Join in!
2020-09-1834 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Episode 19Originally released 6/15/2015 This week Dustin and Matt cover new Expansion sets for Star Realms. We also interview Top Ranked Digital Player Chris Shaner who reveals his strategies and secrets of victory.
2020-09-1132 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Episode 18Originally released 6/11/2015 This week we welcome THE COMMISH! Remy "Aweberman" Gibson from the Board Game Geek Star Realms League joins us to talk competitive play and where his amazing league goes next!
2020-09-0400 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Episode 17Originally released 6/3/2015 This week we preview the forthcoming Digial App Update. Matt tells us how to deal with a losing streak!
2020-08-3129 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 86: Be a LegendThis week Dustin and Rick tackle a bunch of topics: - New Feature Requests for the SR Digital App! - Talking about the most influential articles in the history of the Megahaulin Strategy Blog - Reviewing the most recent online Star Realms Legends Tournament - MORE!
2020-07-1251 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Episode 16Originally Release 5/25/2015 This week Matt and Dustin discuss all the news and what's new in tournaments. We also cover how to prepare for Live Star Realms tournaments.
2020-07-0631 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 15Originally Released on 5/18/2015 This week Matt and Dustin cover news, tournaments and various "Levels" of strategy play within Star Realms. It's a fun packed show so let's get started!
2020-07-0628 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 13Originally Released on 4/5/2015 Recorded a couple of weeks back, join Dustin and special guest co-host Matt "The Cutter" Newburg as they review the Digital Gambit Expansion including play techniques for the Crisis Expansion.
2020-06-1954 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 14Originally Released on 4/20/2015 This week we cover all News Star Realms. We welcome Matt Newburg as a permanent co-host. We also discuss Trade Row Managmeent in a Post Gambit Star Realms. All this and more in this week's MEGAHAULIN!
2020-06-1934 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 12Originally Released on 3/4/2015 This time on Megahaulin, Rob and Darwin of White Wizards Games talk about the GAMBIT EXPANSION as well as the future of Star Realms events and they discuss in a bit of depth their new TOP SECRET project!
2020-06-1332 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 11Originally Released on 2/10/2015 This week we cover News. A Game of the Year Nomination for SR. We also go deep into the mailbag to discuss Top Decking Strategies as well as a deeper dive on costing your opponents trade loss. All this and more on this week's Megahaulin'!
2020-06-1333 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 10Originally Released on 2/1/2015 This week we are joined by Matt "The Cutter" Newburg to complete our CRISIS Review with the EVENTS Deck. We also discuss early game buying strategies. Tournament Talk and More on this week's MEGAHAULIN'
2020-06-0539 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 9Originally Released 1/26/2015 This week we are joined by Matt "The Cutter" Newburg to discuss Star Realms in the Humble Bundle (www.humblebundle.com), Livestreaming from the creators of the game. We also continue our review of CRISIS, this week discussing Heroes. We get an update on the tournament scene. All this week on Megahaulin'
2020-05-2929 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 8Originally released 1/18/2015 We welcome Matt "The Cutter" Newburg back to help us continue our our review of the CRISIS Expansion continues. Matt and Dustin debate Fleet HQ vs Brain World for Best Card in the game. Tournament and League updates abound!
2020-05-2939 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 7Originally released 1/11/2015 Special Guest Host Matt "The Cutter" Newberg join us. This week we review the Bases and Battleships deck as part of the our coverage of the new CRISIS Expansion! We also discuss Card advantage and the World Finals
2020-05-2743 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 6Originally Released 12/23/2014 This week we are joined by our very special guest Darwin Kastle! Darwin is the game designer responsible for Star Realms. Join us in a very special episode!
2020-05-2647 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 5Originally released 12/15/2014 This week we discuss THE GAMBIT EXPANSION as well as learn tips about how to play from behind. Additionally, we review THE RAM and have a special announcement for next week's show!
2020-05-2528 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 4Originally released 12/8/2014 This week we welcome tournament champion Ben Gartner to discuss new cards, some awesome origin Fiction for Star Realms. We also get into deep strategy relating to factions and discuss THE EXPLORER as our Card of the Week.
2020-05-241h 05Megahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 3Ep3 from 12/1/2014 This week we review the Stealth Needle as well as review the most recent card releases. We also start to give some basic discussion around codifying phases of the game as well as reviewing basic build types.
2020-05-2047 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 2Ep 2 from 11/24/2014 This week, we welcome our guest MATT NEWBURG to the podcast. Our big news is a brand new card premier with discussion. Card Of The Week is Recycling Station. Join in!
2020-05-2029 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics: Episode 1Ep 1 from 11/19/2014 Let's get this party started! Join Dustin and friends to discuss STAR REALMS. In this episode, Dustin kicks things off by talking about the show, THE CARD OF THE WEEK and takes Questions from the MAIL BAG. Join in!
2020-05-2028 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastMegahaulin Classics Ep 0: Intro to Megahaulin ClassicsA brief note about the Megahaulin Classics project from your host, Dustin TheeMystic Clingman
2020-05-0402 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 84: LORE & LEGACYMegahaulin is back with a discussion around the newly announced Star Realms expansion: RISE OF EMPIRE. Rick and Dustin discuss a wide range of topics include Rick's HERO Realms Champion Card, MEGAHAULIN Classic Episodes and the current state of online competitive Star Realms!
2020-05-0446 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 82: HIGH ALERT!Dustin and Rick discuss the newly announced HIGH ALERT expansion for Star Realms as well as Legend Tournament Winners and great new blog posts on Megahaulin.wordpress.com!
2019-09-0352 minMegahaulin' A Star Realms PodcastEpisode 80: Return of the Megahauler!Megahaulin is back after a long hiatus! This week Dustin is joined by a brand new co-host in Rick "Darklighter" DeMille. Discussion focuses on Origins, a new mechanic and expansion for Star Realms and online competitive leagues.
2019-06-1831 min
Star Realms MinicastEp 53: Matt “TheCutter” NewburgWherein Matt “TheCutter” Newburg, intrepid cohost of Megahaulin, joins me for a discussion and live play
2018-04-2643 min