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IP2 Podcast

ByThe IP2 Podcast Team
35 episodes

Podcast Summary

Welcome to the IP2 Podcast, hosted by Felix Chung and Shea Ashbee, two friends who are both casually competitive players and judges for the Flesh and Blood card game.The podcast features high-quality and in-depth interviews with community leaders in the Flesh and Blood ecosystem, with occasional episodes where the co-hosts catch up with each other.

#1

IP2 Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 - A Thriller in Manila (feat. Carlo Ople - Unbox FAB)

Carlo Ople joins the IP2 Podcast to discuss his firsthand look on the rapidly-growing scene in the Philippines, offering tips for community builders all over the world, giving his honest take about FAB's trajectory for the future, and shares some of the very exciting behind-the-scenes preparations for the upcoming BH: Manila! Follow Carlo and his channel here: Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2024-01-23•1hr 16mins
#2

IP2 Podcast Season 2 Episode 0 - Channel Update and JudgeHub Podcast Announcement

A new year and a new chapter for the IP2 Podcast. We are thrilled to announce that in 2024, we'll be laser-focused on what we do best: interviews with grassroots community builders, TOs, LGS Owners, and more, from all around the world. At the same time, we are thrilled to announce that we'll be joining the Flesh and Blood Judge Content Team, a volunteer team with the mission of representing and being a touch point for the judge community, and creating educational and lifestyle content for judges everywhere. Both of us can't wait for what lies ahead and hope you'll join us on this journey. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2024-01-22•4mins
#3

Episode 31 - Year in Review

Wow - what a year. Felix and Shea break it down, from January to December, counting each month's highlights. Which set was their favorite overall? What were their highlights? What's in store for the podcast coming up?Here's the link to the first episode of Travis' show: Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-12-22•1hr 10mins
#4

Episode 30 - A Judge for All Seasons (feat. Niccolo Paqueo - Celebrational Invitee))

Fresh off being announced as one of the special guests at the Celebrational event in Queenstown, NZ, Niccolo Paqueo is one of the hardest-working judges in our community. From being a familiar face in an orange shirt at Tier 3 and 4 events around the world to participating in numerous behind-the-scenes efforts to make our game even better, his fingerprints are everywhere on our community. We were lucky to spend an evening with him! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-12-08•1hr 45mins
#5

Episode 29 - Renaissance Man (feat. Simon Denning)

We were honored to sit down with Simon Denning for an in-depth conversation about community, content creation, and where Flesh and Blood can fit into a busy life with work and family. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-12-01•1hr 37mins
#6

Episode 28 - Riptide Deck Review and World Championships

The co-hosts are back and eager to show the world Shea's Riptide deck. They also briefly discuss the keynote speech and competitive stream of the World Championships. Are you convinced that Riptide is the truth? Let us know! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-11-25•1hr 26mins
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Episode 27 - Riptide in the Big City

Shea is back from getting groovy with Riptide at BH: Vancouver. The co-hosts get together to discuss that event, and then talk about big data and Felix's personalized slabs for prize cards. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-11-10•54mins
#8

Episode 26 - ProQuest Wrapup

The co-hosts check in after two fun weekends filled with Flesh and Blood to discuss the latest news from their local community, and also from the broader world in FAB. Then there's talk about D&D and fantasy archetypes, and some discussion about what makes long-lasting friendship. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-11-03•1hr 3mins

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#9

Episode 25 - Moving the Community Forward (feat. Melody Weipeihana)

It was our privilege to be joined by Melody Weipeihana today. One of the consistent bright spots of positivity and appreciation for Flesh and Blood, Melody is one of the founding members of the Pitch Perfect Podcast and the Rainbow x Pitch League. We discussed a variety of important topics, including the value of diversity and inclusion in our community, and places like the Rainbow X Pitch League. We also cover lighter topics such as life in New Zealand and the highs and lows of being a collector. We hope you enjoy! Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-10-20•1hr 24mins
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Episode 24 - First Sparks (feat. Eric Lerer / Spark of Genius)

Eric Lerer is a man who wears many hats, from being an early pioneer in FAB's competitive community, to being a content creator with Spark of Genius and caster. He also has been credited with being the initial driving force behind getting Flesh and Blood started in his city of Vancouver. Join Eric and the regular co-hosts as they cover these topics and so much more. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Follow Spark of Genius here: Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-10-13•1hr 26mins
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Episode 23 - FAB, the Universe, and Everything

The duo are reunited as they briefly discuss the news of the next month, before going onto a long dialogue about longevity and FAB's transition from an exciting upstart game to a mature one. Don't miss this deep dive into some complicated topics. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-10-06•1hr 1mins
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Episode 22 - The Man Who Saved a Tournament (feat. Frédéric St-Laurent)

He's back! Frédéric was our very first guest on our podcast and we were ecstatic to have him back. Fresh off of Head Judging the Canadian National Championship, he shares the latest and greatest updates from his side of the world, breaks down what it takes to have a leading role in a tournament like Canadian Nationals, and more! Check out his profile for Judge of the Month: Check out his previous interview on our podcast: Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-09-29•1hr 24mins
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Episode 21 - Humble Beginnings to Nationals TO (feat. Steven Jennings - Red Riot Games)

We were joined by Steven Jennings, the co-founder of Red Riot Games, one of the first LGSes to support Flesh and Blood in Canada and a store that proudly supports the game to this day. We discuss his background as a video game tournament organizer, the origin story of RRG, building a community as a LGS and the behind-the-scenes story of Canadian Nationals! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-09-22•1hr 31mins
#14

GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT (For Audio Listeners) - September 2023

Giving back to the community is a core tenet of the IP2 Podcast. We've teamed up with legendary FAB player, Yuki Lee Bender, to offer two introductory coaching sessions to our listeners!For details, go to our YouTube channel or try here:

2023-09-08•0mins
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Episode 20 - Chilling With The Champion (feat. Yuki Lee Bender)

Fresh off her win at the Calling: Las Vegas, Yuki Lee Bender joins the regular co-hosts for an in-depth discussion. Not only did she tell us all about her mentality which has served her well at the top tables of competitive events over the years, she also shared her honest opinions of being a 'specialist', the importance of her local community and showing up to armory events, and utilizing her experience as a professional teacher to as a FAB coach. This is one of the most inspiring and educational interviews yet on the IP2 Podcast. Don't miss out! GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT: follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-09-08•1hr 24mins
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Episode 19 - Here's to Las Vegas (feat. Andrew Padlesky - BH Vegas Runner-Up)

What a weekend in Las Vegas! Andrew Padlesky makes his re-appearance on our show as both he and Felix recap the weekend, capped off by Andrew's epic performance in the Battle Hardened, where he finished second only to Pro Tour champion Michael Feng, winning himself a PTI and other prizes on the way. There are so many funny and heartwarming stories along the way - you won't want to miss out! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-09-01•1hr 11mins
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Episode 18 - Calm Before the Storm

Shea and Felix just talk about upcoming major tournaments (who's going where and to do what), the Blitz ban announcements, and food. A little less structured than our normal chats - but no less enjoyable! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-08-25•52mins
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Episode 17 - Making the Show Happen as a TO (feat. Jared Sylva/Star City Games)

We were very excited to sit down with Jared Sylva, the Organized Play Manager at Star City Games. As one of LSS' partners in delivering premier level events for Flesh and Blood, and with 15+ years of experience, Jared offers his insights into FAB's growth and future potential (while also offering a reality check about how big the giants are), what it takes to run these events, how locations are selected, and more!Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: RSS:

2023-08-18•1hr 14mins
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Episode 16 - Speaking to the (Judge Program) Manager (feat. Klaus Lassacher)

We are honored to be joined by Klaus Lassacher, the Judge Program Manager for Flesh and Blood. Hailing from Vienna, he has been working for LSS for around one year but has been involved with the FAB Judge community from the very start of international Organized Play, and has been judging professionally for years. He shares how he got started as a judge and with FAB, where the judge program stands today, and his vision for the future.Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Please follow us on social media: RSS:

2023-08-13•1hr 13mins
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Episode 15 - Family and Community (feat. Christopher Smith/Smithel)

Christopher Smith, also known as Smithel, joins us to discuss his local community, being a while being on a team, and how to balance all of that while being in charge of the Flesh and Common Blood League. Join us for an in-depth conversation about these topics and more! Don't miss Chris and Shea's relationship advice segment - let us know if you'd like this to be a regular feature! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-08-04•1hr 28mins
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Episode 14 - LGS Behind The Scenes (feat. Travis Fryk/DreamESCAPE Gaming)

We are joined by Travis Fryk, the Owner of DreamESCAPE Gaming, a unique LGS in Alberta. We discuss the genesis of a small business, branching out to card games, what runs the engine of an LGS, how FAB stacks up to other games, and more! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-07-28•1hr 6mins
#22

Episode 13 - The Interlude

The co-hosts go over recent news, including DTD pre-releases and an update to FAB's rules and policy documents. Felix gushes about Outer Wilds. Shea talks about setting expectations for pre-release events and box opening. Link to the Black Alley Oracle article regarding Missed Triggers: Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-07-21•47mins
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Episode 12 - Deep Dive (feat. Dylan Davis/Gorganian Tome)

Dylan Davis (also known as Gorganian Tome) joins your co-hosts for an exciting chat! Like three peas in a pod, the trio go deep into numerous topics including the creative landscape of FAB, Dylan's creative process, evergreen vs. topical content, and the importance of ludology. Sit down in your most comfortable chair and join them on this journey! Link to the Fight Scene Video: to the Fighting Game Video: to the Gorganian Tome Channel: Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-07-14•1hr 46mins

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#24

Episode 11 - Competitive Spirit (feat. Andrew Padlesky & Adam Filipchuk)

Andrew Padlesky and Adam Filipchuk from Edmonton, AB join our regular co-hosts to have a talk about their local community, the regional community (shared with Felix and Shea), and being a little more competitive while still enjoying the game. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-07-07•58mins
#25

BONUS EPISODE - Dusk Till Dawn Spoiler Reactions (feat. Andrew Padlesky & Adam Filipchuk)

It was late in the day on Sunday, July 2nd, right after a firehose of spoilers was unleashed upon the community. The regular co-hosts were interviewing Andrew and Adam anyway and everyone decided to stay behind to discuss their hot takes and excitement for the new set. We all hope you enjoy this bonus episode! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-07-03•1hr 18mins
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Episode 10 - Road Warriors

Our regular co-hosts discuss their building excitement for ongoing spoiler season and start a lengthy discussion about how to make the most of traveling opportunities for playing Flesh and Blood. They also share a very humorous story from their San Jose trip which you won't want to miss! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-06-30•1hr 15mins
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Episode 9 - The Living Legend (feat. Bill Lapage)

Bill Lapage from Spike Feeders FAB, and one third of the award-winning Living Legends Podcast, joins the IP2 Podcast for a chat about growing the game in a smaller community, the importance of online spaces, and what makes FAB special to him. You won't want to miss this conversation! Here's a link to the Spike Feeders FAB channel: Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-06-23•1hr 22mins
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Episode 8 - Seizing The Day (feat. Sean Brame)

Longtime ranger player and local hero Sean Brame went into Calgary's RTN and came out on top, prevailing over Pro Tour competitors and other strong players. He joins the the regular co-hosts to recap his day, go through over a month of news, and discuss what video games he's been playing lately. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-06-16•56mins
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Episode 7 - Road Trips and Community Days

Another exciting week in the books and the co-hosts are exhausted! In a slightly shorter episode, Shea and Felix discuss their trip up north looking for another shot at RTN glory, discuss how their community runs "Learn to Play" events, and have a brief chat about what the rest of the year looks like for events. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-06-09•50mins
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Episode 6 - After Action Report

After an exciting Saturday, the co-hosts sit down to discuss the events of the Calgary RTN from two perspectives - the head judge (Shea) and a player (Felix). Each tournament has amazing storylines and this was no exception! Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-06-02•59mins
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Episode 5 - Interview With Ryan Wood

The second guest on the IP2 Podcast is Ryan Wood, a common sight in the leadership roles at our major Flesh and Blood events so far! With over 90 Calling-sized events under his belt and having held Team Lead roles or higher at Worlds, PTs, and Callings, Ryan shares his views on all manner of topics, from an LGS' view on Flesh and Blood to advice for taking the next step as a judge and leader in the community. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-05-26•1hr 16mins
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Episode 4 - Interview With Frédéric St-Laurent

The regular co-hosts are joined by the Canadian Judge Community Representative, Frédéric St-Laurent! Here the trio cover a variety of topics, from the Nordiques, to advice for community builders, to his most interesting experiences at Pro Tour Baltimore! The resulting conversation is equally funny and inspiring, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed the conversation. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-05-19•1hr 4mins
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Episode 3 - RTN Season Approaches

Thank you for tuning into the third episode of the IP2 Podcast! Here we cover some news and updates, before diving into our excitement for the upcoming RTN season coming up. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-05-13•57mins
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Episode 2 - Keeping it Casual, Collecting, and Pro Tour

Thank you for tuning into the second episode of the IP2 Podcast! Here we go over the latest few weeks of articles from the official website, many of which touch on topics which are near and dear to our hearts. Your co-hosts are two friends, casually competitive players, and Flesh and Blood judges. Felix and Shea are both passionate about growing the game and cultivating positive and wholesome local communities around the world, starting with their backyard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The link to the "Collect What You Love" article is here: link to the "Keeping it Casual" article is here: Please follow us on social media: Podcast RSS:

2023-05-05•40mins
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Episode 1 - Welcome!

In the very first episode of the IP2 Podcast, your co-hosts Felix Chung and Shea Ashbee introduce themselves, speak about their love of the game of Flesh and Blood, and talk about how we see our local community (and armory events) as our Third Place.Some food for thought regarding Felix's selected additional topic for today (The Third Place) is here: Please follow us on social media:

2023-04-18•37mins

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