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Fresh and Buds

Thomas Hendricks
Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood TCG
High Seas
Zen
Magic: the Gathering
Trading Card Games
Riptide
The Hunted
Arachne
Super Slam
Competitive Play
Gravy Bones
Florian
Kano
Silver Age
Prism
Rosetta
Card Games
Azalea
Pleiades

Fresh and Buds is a weekly Flesh and Blood TCG podcast where we delve into strategy, tournament results, spoilers, and more! Casually competitive, always fresh.

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Buds!

Cosplay changes! Spoilers! and MORE! Elaine is here to discuss.

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Buds!

Taylor is here finally! And we have a little bit of a state-of-the-game ep!

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Buds!

Tommy answers mail and talks about the PT!

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Buds!

It is Yokohama time! and we gotta bring on Tuffnut himself to discuss what we think is going to happen in this open field!

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Recent Guests

Boosting Spend Dog
Tuffnut content creator, guest on the show
Episode: 243. The Most Open PT Meta Yet? w/ Boosting Spendog
William Table and Legs Knuckles
Guest on the Tome Shapeshifter Cube episode
Table Pit / Table and Legs
Episode: 242. How to 3-0 a Flesh and Blood Cube w/ William aka TableandLegs
Marklin Spencer
Boltyn specialist and local legend
Flesh and Blood player
Episode: 240. Goodbye Verdance, Hello Boltyn? w/ Marklin
Kevin Smurph Murphy
Guest on the episode
Episode: 239. Kayo, Disarmed and Harmless w/ Kevin "Smurph" Murphy
Barrett Goss
Guest on episode; competitive Flesh and Blood player
Episode: 238. Bans, Omens, and a Shadow Runeblade w/ Barrett Goss
Joshua Scott
Lead rules manager for Flesh and Blood TCG
Legend Story Studios
Episode: 237. Rule-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes! w/ Joshua Scott
Zayne Johnson
Host of the Attack Action Podcast
Attack Action Podcast
Episode: 236. Does PEN Hit The Mark? w/ Zayne Johnson
Scowling FleshBag
Flesh and Blood TCG enthusiast and podcaster
A Pound of Flesh
Episode: 231. Earth Heroes Are Quaking Again w/ ScowlingFleshBag
Brian Hoffman
Content creator and player of Flesh and Blood
Smashing Good Team
Episode: 228. FAB, Please Give Us These in 2026... w/ Brian Hoffman

Host

Tommy Fresh
Host of Fresh and Buds, engaging with the community and bringing in expert guests for enlightening discussions about the game.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Great pod, great community!

    Tommy fosters a great community and his passion for low tier heroes shines through. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Superlegend666
    United States3 years ago
  • The best bud

    Tommy is the best bud a bud can have. If you enjoy Flesh and Blood you should listen to Tommy and his buds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoTommyGos
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its engaging discussions that cater to both competitive players and newcomers.
Audiences value the insightful analysis and storytelling that accompany discussions of game strategies.
Listeners appreciate the community vibe, noting the host's passion for the game.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#177
Austria/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#190
Netherlands/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#243
New Zealand/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

243. The Most Open PT Meta Yet? w/ Boosting Spendog
Q: Which archetypes do you expect to be the most represented in CC going into the Pro Tour?
Acilio, Dio, and Marionette are likely to be heavily represented, with Briar and Syndra also in the mix depending on how the matchups play out; midrange like Marionette and brute/Tuffnut variants could balance the field.
241. Could It Be Victor? w/ AggroBlaze96
Q: What advice does AggroBlaze96 offer about balancing travel, streaming, and competitive play?
He stresses sleep and consistent routines, leveraging community support, and treating travel as part of the content ecosystem rather than letting it derail practice or enjoyment.
239. Kayo, Disarmed and Harmless w/ Kevin "Smurph" Murphy
Q: What does Kayo's departure mean for Brute archetypes and the meta going into Worlds and Yokohama?
Kayo's departure removes a key disruption and tightens Brute clocking, making certain Brute lines less oppressive while opening space for other Brute builds to emerge; it also shifts the balance against Prism and Verdant in some matchups, prompting players to adjust tech and sideboard considerations.
240. Goodbye Verdance, Hello Boltyn? w/ Marklin
Q: Elevator pitch for returning to Boltyn and whether Lumina Saber is still viable.
Marklin suggested Boltyn remains appealing for players who enjoy a complex, high-variance shell, but cautioned that in the current meta Lumina Saber, while iconic, is not as strong as Raiden in many lines of play; the deck still offers a unique, thematic experience despite power concerns.
237. Rule-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes! w/ Joshua Scott
Q: What advice do you have for those who are good at the rules but bad at the game?
Find what you love about Flesh and Blood and engage with it that way. Engage with the community, explore different aspects of the game, and practice to get better.

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Focused primarily on the Flesh and Blood trading card game, this podcast engages listeners with weekly discussions centered around strategy, tournament insights, card spoilers, and community events. The host and guests often share personal anecdotes, enhancing the relatability of the content while diving deep into gameplay mechanics, recent game changes, and community culture. This interactive approach not only caters to seasoned players but also provides valuable insights for newcomers interested in the Flesh and Blood community, making it a go-to resource for enthusiasts at all levels.

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1. Boosting Spend Dog
2. William Table and Legs Knuckles
3. Marklin Spencer
4. Kevin Smurph Murphy
5. Barrett Goss
6. Joshua Scott
7. Zayne Johnson
8. Scowling FleshBag

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