Hell of a Pilot: X-Wing Podcast

Ladies, gentlemen and Crolute of a "One Portion Age!" age, welcome to Hell of a Pilot Episode 19. Mike, Owen and Lachlan are back in an episode in which we address:  We look back at Wave 10 - what was good, bad and indifferent The Last Jedi trailer is out and we break it down Mike delves deep into Imperial Lore again, talking about how Tie Fighter pilots are trained and promoted The Hell of the Pilot crew will be at PAX Melbourne teaching people how to play X-Wing!  Remember, when in doubt focus!  ~ The Hell of Pilot Crew

Ladies, gentlemen and Jawa of an UTINI! age, welcome to Hell of a Pilot Episode 19.The OG crew of Mike, Owen and Lachlan are back in an episode in which we address the questions you sent us:  Tips for new players and how to approach list building What alternatives are there to the standard 100 point game that are fun Mike expresses solidarity with another listener who is also making the transition to becoming a Tie Defender Owen makes space ship noises and explains the lore surrounding Greedo: yes, Han did murder him in cold blood Lachlan delivers another brilliant Holonet News and admits his Patronus is a Chicken McNugget We close the show by collectively eating ice cream.  So remember, when in doubt focus! ~ The Hell of Pilot Crew    

Ladies, gentlemen and currently displaced persons from the former planet Alderaan - welcome to episode 18!  Finally we've got a handle on the numbering systems for our podcasts!  This week we're joined by special guest Callum Watson from the illustrious Bantha Squadron. This show we discuss:  Answer some of the questions you guys gave us Talk about how awesome Wave 13 looks Talk about how awesome the Tie Silencer is going to be Why adding the Tie Hunter to the game would be a really, really good idea Talk about how awesome the Empire deserves to be (Mike writes this text so you may see a bias).  Sadly, our brother-in-arms Owen Cross couldn't join us due to study commitments but we try our best.  Remember when in doubt, focus!       

Ladies, gentlemen and Bith of a musical age welcome to Hell of a Pilot Episode 17, All crew slots are filled with your regular hosts: Owen, Lachlan and Mike. This week:  We break down the upcoming wave 12 and what we think... Gunboats, gunboats, gunboats!  Mike want's a Tie Hunter, can we make this a thing please?  Lachlan does his amazing Imperial Radio segment Mike delves deep into the history, structure and tactics of the Imperial Navy. Remember when in doubt focus!  ~ The Crew of Hell of a Pilot.  

Ladies, gentlmen and Kubaz of a sneaky disposition, welcome to Hell of a Pilot episode 16. Finally, Mike's back after being held in Hairy Nick's dungeon.  This week we talk about Wave 11 and what's game breaking, not game breaking and what's great: Mike's love for the Scurrg bomber, a ship that is well balanced and fun to fly Lachlan makes a strong case for the Wookie Gunship the "sleeper hit" of Wave 11 Owen delves into the lore surrounding Cad Bane Lachlan does his wonderful Imperial Propoganda.  Remember guys, when in doubt - focus!  Lachlan, Mike and Owen.   

Ladies, gentleman and unknon species of a Yoda age,  Join Lachlan, Owen and special guest Nick from the YouTube show "Hairy Nick" to talk X-Wing.  On this show:  More on Guns for Hire FFG's article on the Star Viper and it's sweet, sweet upgrades Lore section on BIGGGGGGGGSSSS!!!!!!!! Remember when in doubt focus! Mike 

Ladies, Gentlemen and people of the Empire! Welcome to Hell of a Pilot Episode 14.  In this episode Owen, Mike and Lachie take a detailed look at the "Guns for Hire" expansion:  How good are the "fixes"?  What pilots and upgrades worth considering How Guri in the Starviper is going to get lots of love Is the Scurgg just too good?  And in our lore section, Mike looks talks about Rear Admiral Chiraneau and the VT-49 Decimator.  Remember, when in doubt focus! 

Ladies, gentlemen and Sullustans of a floppy disposition welcome to Hell of a Pilot episode 13! This week the guys take a close look: the Wookie Gunship.. good, bad or meh?  are Mike's fears of the Scurrg bomber being "just too good" valid?  every-ones favorite bipedal lizard, Bossk!  what number episode are we the guys up to?  Join us for debate, discussion and the usual nonsense.  Remember: when in doubt, focus!     

Ladies, gentlemen and Rhodians of a crispy age welcome to Hell of  Pilot Episode 12!  This week Lachie and Mike are given free reign to run amok without Owen's firm hand. So strap yourselves in as the guys try and not to run the show of the rails.   This week the guys discuss: The Tie Aggressor in depth  How good are the named pilots?  What kind of squads would the Aggressor suit?  How excited we are about the new EPT "Intensity" We look into the history and lore of another 90s video game character, Jan Ors.  Remember when in doubt focus!

Dear all, Another shorter episode, but a goody! In this episode: We explore how to get a "god shot" using the mighty Hawk and Nora Wexly! Spotlight on Soontir Fel: the man, the moustache, the legend Special Easter Egg for dedicated listeners. Remember, when in doubt focus!

Join us this week for our reactions and impressions of Worlds 2017.  We'll talk about: What lists did well and why The continued rise and rise of Attani Mindlink Why did Scum dominate? How much we loved the winning list of Dengar and Tel The state of the Imperials.  Episode 11 is coming soon, but we had some sliiiiiiight technically difficulties. In the interim you still get some tasty content.  Remember, when in doubt focus! 

This week HoaP is takes a slightly different approach with an expanded lore episode.  With things quiet on the X-Wing front we decided to focus on what's happening in the broader Star Wars universe. We dissect the trailers for:  The Last Jedi, which we learn refers to the singular Star Wars Battlefield trailer  The last season of Rebels is upon us and it makes us sad.  We then speculate on what ships can we expect coming from these new movies and expanded universe: the Tusken Raider, a ship made of sand?  We also talk about our love of:  The Tie S/F with Light Weight Frame Red Ace or as we call her "Shield Maiden." Join the guys for Star Wars chatter with a dash of X-Wing.  So remember, when in doubt focus! 

Ladies, gentlemen and droids of all ages welcome to Episode 9 of "Hell of a Pilot".  This week we discuss:  Our man with the golden tonsils, Hazard, delivers his Propaganda broadcast Just how good are the new Syck pilots that will be coming in the C-ROC Mike has a new love, Sunny Bounder! <3 We talk about the lore surrounding IG-88 and how this droid used to mess with the Emperor's mind In our Cantina section we talk about Rebels. Thanks for listening, and remember when in doubt focus! 

Ladies, gentlemen and Wookies of an GRRRRRRRRRR age welcome to Episode 8 of "Hell of a Pilot".  This episode we speculate on Wave 11. We discuss Wookie Gunships, Imperial TLT's and Scrrrrruuugggg bombers.  Just how tanky is the Wookie Gunship Mike vows to fly four Tie Aggressors with TLT to troll Rebel players The guys debate how ugly the Scrug model is What does this mean for the future of the meta?  In our pilot lore section we discuss an incredibly obscure pilot and character in Star Wars.  Also don't forget to send us pictures of your customised ships to share on our FaceBook page.  And remember, when in doubt focus!

What a week in X-Wing!  Join Hazard, Kaos and special guest David Leslie of Bantha Squadron and SA Regional winner fame in the latest episode of Hell of a Pilot. Sadly Baron Gundark (Mike) couldn't make due to his Star Destroyer breaking down in a asteroid field.  The guys dig into the planet shaking changes to Zuckuss, Palpatine and Manaroo. We look at: What squads and pilots we can expect to see as the meta shifts The lore surrounding Coran Horn.. surprise he's another 90s EU character who also happens to be force sensitive!  Learn that a "nerf" is actually a creature in the Star Wars universe... who knew!  What the guys would love to see in the new cinematic Star Wars universe. Remember when in doubt - focus!