An Unexpected Podcast

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Love Middle Earth? Love tabletop wargaming? So do we! Join podcast hosts Matt, Evan, Mik, Devin, Rainier, Rob and Tim as they discuss all things Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game related!

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September 9 · 37 min
Ardacon Recap Video!
In this view a full crew of Matt, Evan, Rainier (?!), Mick (?!), and Alisher review their Ardacon experience and talk about their games!
July 28 · 1 hr 54 min
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Faq/Errata Review
In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast, Matt, Evan, and Alisher review the new FAQ/Errata and provide their thoughts on the changes.
June 29 · 1 hr 54 min
The Legend Lives on- Angmar List Review!
In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher review the Angmar profile and begin to delve into the legions!
May 18 · 1 hr 54 min
Adepticon and The Nations Cup!
In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher talk about their experiences at Adepticon and The Nations Cup. They review their lists, talk about the format, and discuss their games.
April 7 · 2 hr 3 min
Rohan Factions Continued!
In this episode, Matt, Evan Alisher, and (surprise surprise, he's not dead) Rainier, finish up reviewing the Rohan factions and also talk a bit about Adoption.
March 12 · 1 hr 56 min
Rohan Faction Review!
In this episode Matt, Evan, and Alisher continue to review the Lord of the Rings era Rohan factions!
February 8 · 2 hr 8 min
Rohan Faction Review!
In his episode Matt, Evan, and Alisher begin reviewing the Rohan profiles and offer their thoughts on the competitive merits of the factions.
January 13 · 2 hr 29 min
Gondor Army Review (With Five Whole Hosts!)
In this episode Matt, Evan, Rainier, Mik and Alisher talk about Rainier's journey returning to the game and review the Gondor profiles and corresponding legions. We talk about the lists' competitive viability and overall enjoyment!
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
An Unexpected Guest and Veto System Spotlight
In this episode Matt, Even, Alisher, and returning host Rainier talk about his return to the game! We also have a spotlight discussion about the differences between the Veto System and Random Scenario Selection.
Nov 9, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Scenario Review!
In this episode the crew review the six new scenarios, discuss their experience playing them, and talk about how they factor into VETO decision making.
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Two episodes in one week?! Nova Open Review (with special guest Trey Haupt)
In this episode, Matt, Evan, Alisher and special guest Trey Haupt discuss all things Nova Open (America's largest GT). At this event our very own Matt Iverson took home the gold, and Trey became the youngest Nova placer by securing third in the event. The crew discuss the competitive predictions they got right, and review some of the surprising armies that found their way into the top 10 at the event.
Sep 6, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Two Episodes in One Month?! an Unexpected Podcast About Current Competitive Play
In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher talk about the current competitive landscape of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle game. We discuss Ardacon tournament performance, and take a closer look at a few of the more competitive choices in the game currently.
Aug 5, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
We're not Dead! An "Unexpected" Podcast
In this episode the crew discuss the current competitive landscape now that the new edition is out in its entirety!
May 28, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Good Armies Profiles Continued!
In this Episode, Matt, Evan, Mik, and Alisher take a look at some of the remaining good profiles in the Armies of the Lord of the Rings book! They review the ins and outs of how the lists work and give them a competitive ranking.
May 11, 2025 · 2 hr
Good (as in not Evil) Lord of the Rings Profiles!
In this episode, Matt, Evan, and Alisher begin to break down the good army lists/profiles in the Lord of the Rings profile book and offer their analysis on the competitive merits/deficiencies of each of the lists.
Apr 13, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Hobbit Evil Armies Review!
In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast the crew review the Evil Hobbit Armies and provide their competitive analysis on which lists they believe will integrate well into the new meta!
Mar 13, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Good (Hobbit) Armies Preview! Pt.2
In this video Matt, Evan and Alisher take a look at the remaining good Hobbit army lists/profiles and offer their perspectives on the competitive merits of the lists!
Feb 6, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Good (Hobbit) Armies Preview! Pt.1
In this video, the crew begins to look over "good" faction profiles and lists from the Armies of the Hobbit book! Evan, Matt, Devin, and Alisher discuss the rules of the factions and analyse the competitive merits of each faction list (including what points they may be good at).
Jan 14, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
New Edition Thoughts and Preview!
In this episode of an Unexpected Podcast, the crew talk about their early impressions of the new edition including some of they play experiences along with their likes, dislikes, and takes on what will represent the new meta.
Nov 26, 2024 · 1 hr 58 min
Unexpected podcast: New Edition Release Dates, Leaked Rules, and More!
In this episode of the Unexpected Podcast, the crew discuss the recent pre-order announcement of the new edition and discuss/analyze the the competitive implications of some leaked rules!

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