An Unexpected Podcast

26/04/2024

What’s this? A new episode of the Unexpected Podcast?

Join the crew as they discuss possible META stagnation within the game!

Hello friends! Today we take some time to drool over the exciting new model teaser for Arnor... before transitioning to a more serious topic. Has the meta st...

25/10/2023

To Easterling or not to Easterling. Join us as we explore lists that counter the Easterling meta 🙂

https://youtu.be/TSR1UZm1qQE?si=UJ3NJ4U_w2kTOHKO

25/09/2023

https://youtu.be/qqcsZWCLOPg?si=-sMFllG2Y0Tig31J

Join us as we recap the wonderful Nova Open 2023 with our special guest all the way from Down Under.

Coming off the heels of our adventures in the UK, We are lucky to be joined by this years Ardacon International Masters winner Kylie Stevenson for a recap of...

01/09/2023

We come to it at last. The next installment of our 2023 Ardacon journey! Recap #2 (enjoy Matt’s mirror game in the photo).

https://youtu.be/ba7ORCAqnnA?si=frPCiglBty98Ohiu

Here’s to our podcast (and a collective American effort) at achieving 2nd place in all Teams represented.

Wins/losses

Devin (Goblin Town) 5-1
Evan (Minis Tirith) 5-1
Matt (Dragon Emperor) 4-2
Mik (Rohan) 4-2
Alisher (Survivors of Laketown) 4-2
Rainier (Umbar and Harad) 4-2

27/08/2023

Join us on our first Ardacon recap!

In this episode we will:

1. Recap Last Chance Qualifiers (for masters)
2. Masters
3. Doubles

Next episode we will discuss the GT.

Ardacon 2023 has come and gone. Help us get over our post tournament blues by joining us for our first Ardacon Recap!Make sure to check out our friends over ...

20/08/2023

Strong showing at Ardacon as our podcast (and a few other Americans) got 2nd place as a team! 🥈

03/02/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbSx9mryWb8&t=2919s

Join us for a discussion on our favorite factions! Let us know yours and remember, we will post lists from viewers. (Today we also discuss Joseph Tyler's Defence of Helm's Deep list)

Join the crew as they discuss their top three favorite factions in SBG and why they chose them!Check out our friends over at Ardacon SBG International: www.a...

01/06/2022

Take a further dive into Defense of North as we discuss LEGIONS. As always, we review a viewer's list. Today we talk about Matthew Storthouse's 800pts Assault on Lorien Legion's list.

31/05/2022

Take a short break from War in the North and join our episode discussing our favorite models to play! also, take a look at Allessandro's 800pts Ellesar/Galadriel list. As always, comment a list for us to review or any topics of interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_ds-h7hUs&t=1673s

22/05/2022

https://youtu.be/-pJl7prqrLc

Defense of the Norrh Review 🙂

Here we review the long awaited easterling supplement!

15/05/2022

Cry furry and root for your favorite European country! Join us as we review lists taken to the ETC!

Also, keep your eyes peeled for a discussion about some war...in the north... ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYMjUG8_6_g&t=2s

27/04/2022

Take a look at our members' three favorite legions! And, as always, join our discussion of viewer's lists! This week we review Holger's (from Deutschland) well-rounded 1000pt defense of Gondor list!

18/04/2022

Join our podcast today as we discuss all things MIGHT! Also, take a look at viewer Johnny Test's 450 Shire List. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48AvUZTC2cs

Last, grab a mug, shirt, or stickers to support the channel. All proceeds go to future events run by hosts.
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21/03/2022

An unexpected episode on the upcoming Easterling releases! Also, take a look at viewer Vincent's Dorwinion/Avari (lore) themed list!

If you have not had your list reviewed, feel free to resubmit it!

17/03/2022

What was once lost has been found!
Join us this week as we discuss DUNLAND! Also, take a look at viewer Alessandro Bigiani's 798 Gandalf the White list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHIvcGpnM9Q&t=10s

Here we talk about the Army of Dunland in Middle Earth SBG

17/02/2022

F.A.Q Review has arrived! Also, join the hype as we discuss new Easterling Heroes and the upcoming Amazon Prime Rings of Power show!

As always, we review a listener's list. Today it is a 522pts Kazad-Dum list from a first-time tournament attendant. Good luck with your first event!

Lastly, grab a mug, shirt, or stickers to support the channel. All proceeds go to future events run by hosts.
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12/02/2022

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Grab an Unexpected Podcast mug to drink your coffee and tea in while listening to our podcast! Follow the link and you can purchase various trinkets to support the channel.

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08/02/2022

Something has happened that has not happened in a looong time… the five originals have filmed an upcoming episode together. Hint: “Death to the Forgoil.” 🪓 Look forward to future episodes and let us know what you want to hear in the future! (We listen).

05/02/2022

Join us on our next episode where we discuss the VETO System in tournaments! Also, hear us talk about viewer Steven Brown's 1k Dunland/Isenguard list from Middle-Earth itself (New Zealand).

*Ignore the fact that we call it the first episode of January (it was filmed first)*

20/01/2022

To change or not to change? Join our conversation on the viability and balance of scenarios. Also, take a look at viewer Joseph Richmond's Evil Buffet 800pt Alliance. Enjoy!

20/01/2022

Join us as finish off our discussion on the Forgoil (Justice for Dunland)... I mean Rohirrim. Also, take a look at viewer TimmyT9204's Kazad/Lorien Alliance. Keep your eyes out for future episodes and make sure to let us know what topics you want to hear!

Here we talk about Legendary Legions for Rohan

28/12/2021

Accompanying every hero is an army... Enjoy this episode as we discuss Rohan Warriors. Also, take time as we review viewer Corppi's Noldar Exile inspired list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS1tGsZJYeY&t=89s

12/12/2021

Watch now...Watch on YouTube... and the next episode! DEATH!!!!!!

Enjoy this episode and our discussion of viewer Julius' Clan Spam 500pts list.

30/11/2021

Join us and New Jersey's finest (Andrew) as we discuss Good Vs. Evil Tournaments/META, along with viewer Johnny Test's 1000pt Bolt Thrower Spam list!

Here we talk about the relevance and strategy of Good Vs Evil tournaments in Middle Earth SBG

13/11/2021

Ever think about taking certain 'odd' models?

Join this week's episode as we discuss underused models and viewer Carlos' Thranduil's Halls list.

Here we talk about how to improve models that aren't played as often.

02/11/2021

An episode is never late. Nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to...

Enjoy our Halloween Episode delving into the spookiness of the new supplement and our review of viewer Boris Michev's Rivendell list.

Here we go over the Fall of the Necromancer SupplementList Review: Beginning of the videoLegendary Legions Review: 26:30

16/10/2021

To shoot or not to shoot? Join us as we debate the Shoot Phase and talk about viewer Joseph Hanlon's 700pt elven alliance list from Canada.

Here we talk about fixing the shoot phase within Middle Earth SBG

05/10/2021

Tune in to our 'unexpected' episode talking about the new supplement!

Also, join us as we discuss viewers Yannick Adams Kroon and Rodrigo Diaz's lists. There is a common theme in both lists... 🦅🦅🦅

01/10/2021

Like an ambush from Lurtz, our Isengard review has arrived!

Also, look forward to our review of Joe’s list from a unique UK 🇬🇧 700pt tournament.

https://youtu.be/KsKL0wO05lM

26/09/2021

We just finished filming our review of Isengard... Keep your eyes peeled for these episodes soon!

Paint Job: Josh Eldredge