Stay On Target | An X-Wing Podcast
Recorded in an undisclosed starship hangar, these three pilots try to give back to the X-Wing community by providing interesting topics for veterans to rookies. Ships, local meta news, tournament dates and strategies are included in the discussion as Franch, Gordon, and Mikhail remind everyone to have fun, fly casual but always remember to...Stay On Target!
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 98 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2024
Episode 33: So Now They're Naming Tournament Kits After Us
The new Q1 2018 X-wing kit is being described as a "Stay on Target" tournament. Clearly inspired by our podcast, of course. After all, it's not like the phrase "Stay on Target" is used elsewhere. You…
Episode 32: Gordon is the Best
Dreams do come true! Who cares if it took a different Gordon than the show's host to climb the mountain top? Suffer with Mikhail and Franch in their dismay, having to listen to Gordon and guest sycop…
Episode 31: The Devil's Apricot
Gordon and Mikhail think they have the show all to themselves, but Franch crashes the party. Then DHaus of all people shows up to brag about being in another Organized Play promo pic. There's also ta…
Episode 30: The Killer B's
It was almost a perfect weekend: X-wing streams everywhere and the Steelers (Big Ben, Brown, and Bell) advancing to the AFC Championship. Ugh, the Steelers! Fine, at least Jeff Berling joins us for s…
Episode 29: We can't beat Duncan Howard
I think we're a collective 0-4 against Duncan. This now forces us to prevent him from attending all future tournaments, it's our only remaining option. Or maybe we play better...not sure about that o…
Episode 28: Come back to the dark side, we have cookies!
Literally. Deroche, Franch and Mikhail eat cookies while recording, all very professional. And they discuss the recent FAQ - in between bites.
Episode 27: Missed it by *that* much
Gordon, Mikhail, Franch, and party crasher Jon Bruns (from Hornet Squadron Radio) discuss all manner of X-Wing topics: Recent tournaments and alternate formats, listener feedback, FFG's silence, and …
Episode 26: Support you local game store!
Gordon, Mikhail, and Franch are joined by special guest Mark Moriarty to discuss Mark's amazing alt-art cards, Gen-Con, and the local game stores in which they play. Also highlighted are the upcoming…
Episode 25: November Papa Echo
The Stay On Target crew is back after a slew of Store Championships post-Wave 11. Find out how they did and what their thoughts are on the FAQ 'leak' (not much given how it's been beaten to death alr…
Episode 24: Make the Empire Great Again...Again, with Phil Horny
In an attempt to bring about the end of the world, the Stay On Target crew record episodes in back-to-back weeks! Franch, Gordon, and Mikhail speak with special guest Phil Horny about his current tho…
Episode 23: Don't Use Marksmanship
Franch, Gordon, and Mikhail are joined by guest Camden Alcorn to discuss the new player experience in X-Wing, advice for newcomers to improve, and how the veterans in the community can lend a hand.
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Episode 22: Everything is fine here. How are you?
After a two-month hiatus, Gordon, Franch and Mikhail catch up on Worlds, Store Championships, possible nerfs, and the various preview articles about Wave 11 and the Guns for Hire expansion.
Episode 21: This One's For Gordon's Mom
Join DHaus, Franch, Gordon, and Mikhail for another jam-packed episode right before Worlds! We cover the Hoth Open, Stele Open, Campaign Against Cancer, and Worlds prep. Listen until the end if you'r…
Episode 20: FAQ Rhymes with Manaroo
Join DHaus, Gordon, and Franch for a doozy of an episode featuring the new lists we're flying, the FAQ madness and its potential effect on the meta game, predictions for the last System Opens, and mu…
Episode 19: It's Actually Eric's Fault
Our very own Franch took down the Ohio Regional and he's here to tell us about it. We also brought in Eric Berling to talk Wave 10 and its potential impact on the meta.
0:00 - INTRO | 2:00 - OHIO REG…
Episode 18: The Outryder Cup and Regionals
We're baaaaaack! After far too long, Gordon, DHaus, Franch have returned with guest Mikhail to talk about their 2nd place finish at the Outryder Cup and reflect on the current regional season.
3:00 -…
Episode 17: It's All Jeff's Fault - Part Deux
The guys are joined by Jeff Berling to talk about their Worlds experience!
2:00 - WORLDS HIGHLIGHTS | 21:00 - LIST PERFORMANCE | 40:00 - FINAL TABLE | 1:00:00 - STOLEN PLANS
Episode 16: The Worlds Experience with Paul Heaver
The whole squad is back and joined by the great Paul Heaver to talk Worlds and the Upsilon-class Shuttle Expansion preview.
7:20 - THE WORLDS EXPERIENCE | 38:30 - ALL EYES ON DEADEYE | 47:30 - AFTER …
Episode 15: Two Winners and a Couple Losers
Join DHaus and Gordon as they interview the two winners of the Bluegrass Open and Crossroads Classic. We talk about how Wave 9 is already making a splash and what lists we expect to see at the top ta…
Episode 14: Book of Wave 9
The crew is joined by Mikhail Jenkins aka SteelCurtain0118 (Reddit) Jenks0118 (FFG) as they discuss the potential impact wave 9 will have on the meta.
0:20 - INTRO | 11:22 - TRENCH RUN | 43:00 - LIST…