Nerf Herders Podcast

Jon and Brian discuss the growing ways to respond to the Mando and Pirate metas this week on Nerf Herders! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

This week we are joined by the illustrious Richard Lavery as we dive into what makes mandos so good right now, and what to do about it!Richard's List:https://legionhq2.com/list/mandalorians/1000:mc:1Hw00000Ko0,1HuKcLcKv00000,1HrKa000000,2HrKa000Kj00,1HrKaJaHp0000,1HrJyIzJgLt00Ix,2HsKaIz00MbKg,1HsKaIzJi0Mb0,Jb,Jk,Ju,Ie,If,Lb,Ge,Ah,Gf,Ac,Af,Gh,yu,yv,yyBrian's List:https://tabletopadmiral.com/listbuilder/Rebel/N-_a0_172,1e9,EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,_af_15b,EM,EM,EM,_2e_d8,1e7,9,36,_d_30,1f4,EM,EM,EM,,_d_30,1f4,EM,EM,EM,,_d_30,1f4,EM,EM,EM,,_92_30,EM,EM,EM,EM,_92_30,EM,EM,EM,EM,_92_30,EM,EM,EM,EM,_1_4,EM,_1_4,EM,_1_4,EM,_6_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,,,,_6_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,,,,_6_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,,,,-c8,cb,c3e,c16,c38,ce1,c6,-10,16,18,-d,19,13,-d,1c,11,-also, check out Crit 2 Block!https://www.youtube.com/@crit2block00:04:20 North Carolina just rolls over00:06:42 Brian and Richard's game00:11:38 Brian's List00:14:04 Richard's List iterations00:21:16 Just more C2B excuses00:27:10 Mandos v 20 acts00:34:02 I'm the problem, it's me00:38:06 Richard spinning more lies00:39:57 Mounted Jedi v Mandos00:56:18 Flamethrower? Yes.01:01:08 Sabine needs some R-E-S-P-E-C-T This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

This week we talk about the new dark side force upgrades and Colton shares his secret sauce about how he stays focused on winning!Colton's List:https://legionhq2.com/list/rebels/1000:1nl000,1BzCp000Cu0Cy,1Fc0df00,1ByCq00Cu0Cy,2ahiz0000,1aiEqyj00eh0,3akef0000,3aleg0000,2aofe0,cs,Gb,nn,cp,cf,Cw,Ah,Al,Gd,Gg,Gi,Gh,yu,yv,yyalso, check out Jerry's Game Shop!https://www.jerrysgameshop.com/00:00:21 Intro00:10:43 Terror00:12:09 Hatred aka Temu-Makashi00:19:23 Please don't do this AMG00:20:13 Despair00:25:22 Despair is actually really bad00:25:42 Dorce Drain00:34:09 Colton's LSO list00:44:53 Bunker Strats00:56:54 "Just score 12 points. It's that simple." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

This week we have the pleasure of talking with another former World Champ, Olly, as he helps us to add some credibility to this club of washed up nobodies. We discuss Pirates, new upgrades, and Jedi Council!Olly's List:https://tabletopadmiral.com/listbuilder/Mercenary/N-_99_EM,1,25,1e,39,EM,_ac_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,_ac_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,_ac_1a3,1a4,EM,EM,EM,EM,_ac_1a3,1a4,EM,EM,EM,EM,_6f_EM,158,_6f_EM,158,_6f_EM,158,_ad_19f,EM,19d,_ad_19f,EM,19d,_ad_19f,EM,19d,_ad_104,EM,19d,-cc2,cc3,cef,cf0,cf1,c8,c79,-f,19,18,-f,17,19,-d,11,f,-bf1400:00:21 Intro00:05:12 Grievances00:11:22 TNM Lore00:12:50 New Upgrades00:20:21 Fire Control00:26:04 Olly's Pirates00:33:03 Hit The Dirt00:42:54 Chewbacca00:52:51 Obi Hot Take00:55:38 Plo > Obi?01:15:40 Legionpoint01:26:21 He said WHAT???01:31:07 Fifth Brother S-Tier This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

This week we get to see inside the brain of 2026 World Champ Justin as we talk about Align the Relay, Scrambled Orders, Black Ops, and his latest imperial list.Justin's List:https://tabletopadmiral.com/listbuilder/Empire/N-_3a_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,a7,EM,_1d_EM,EM,EM,_90_1b4,14b,EM,EM,,,_5_13,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,,,_5_13,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,,,_1e_197,1a2,EM,EM,55,EM,,54,_11_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,_11_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,_11_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,_2_EM,EM,_2_EM,EM,_2_EM,EM,_94_35,EM,EM,EM,EM,,_94_35,EM,EM,EM,EM,,_94_35,EM,EM,EM,EM,,-c8,c1f,c54,c4a,c53,c9,c2b,-e,f,10,-17,f,13,-d,16,12,-00:00:23 Intro00:05:03 Align the Relay00:07:50 Back in my day00:27:15 Republic Mandos?00:29:30 Only for High-Level Players00:39:35 Black Ops00:41:34 Hear me out-00:46:59 Justin's List00:53:23 "Wooloh"00:54:25 Jango Fet??!? Where??01:03:34 Multiple people say speeder bikes are bad This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

Unburdened by Minor Tom this week, we are graced by Trent Hale after his recent win at the Indy Open. We talk about Supply Run, why Brian is bad, why Jon is bad, and really just how to be more like Trent.Trent's List:https://tabletopadmiral.com/listbuilder/Separatist%20Alliance/N-_5d_EM,EM,da,f9,EM,_86_2c,EM,EM,EM,_a5_186,188,187,EM,EM,190,EM,,159,,_85_EM,EM,EM,_26_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,_26_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,,_84_EM,EM,,_5c_1b2,da,EM,EM,1e,dd,_61_e6,e2,EM,_61_e6,e4,EM,_61_e6,e4,EM,_96_14e,EM,_ad_103,29,163,-c8,c73,c74,cd5,cd6,c5f,c60,-12,16,18,-1a,10,e,-d,f,17,-00:00:21 Intros00:04:18 Legion Cases00:06:16 Supply Run00:09:37 Movement00:18:35 Luke Shenanigans00:25:20 Spoiled and Ungrateful00:32:16 The End of 212th?00:35:06 Sabs00:39:49 Every decision. Wrong.00:40:24 Trent's List00:48:53 Taking Down the Baer00:52:50 The Excuses Begin01:07:56 The Church of Sun Fac This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

This week we got to temporarily upgrade BushFacts for the legendary Reagan (RC-D2) as we begin to breakdown strategies for Secondary Objectives! As we cover Failed Negotiations and Retrieve the Data on this episode we make sure to cover Force users, action efficiency, timing, and even fire off a stray shot at the infamous Mowgly!Reagan's List:https://legionhq2.com/list/separatists/1000:1wncw000,1fxpqdtdvBn,1DpDrDtDs0EbEa00,2gakemq0,5wp00,2yaqlyq0,jr,Ed,js,xb,is,Ee,Ai,Ah,Gf,Gg,Gh,Gi,yu,Et,yy00:00:00 Intros00:07:08 Failed Negotiations00:15:15 What questions are you asking in this game?00:31:13 Prepared Positions00:36:51 The negotiations never took place00:42:53 Timing00:51:38 Retrieve the Data01:06:38 Action Efficiency01:13:53 Maybe you deserve to lose01:15:00 Reagan's List01:34:54 Called you out Mowgly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

Tune in as Garrison Talks' Adam Slaber joins us in discussing Cauldron! We also talk about unplayable jedi, HanTaun is OP, Jyn Erso tech, and more tank propaganda. Also Indy Open is only 2 weeks away!Adam's List:https://legionhq2.com/list/rebels/1000:1nlcw00,1Fbij0df0,1Fc0df00,1aenz00,2gvig0000,2if00,2akef0000,1vu000vp,2aleg0000,2aofd0,cq,Gb,nn,Ga,cf,ci00:00:00 Intros00:01:16 Guest Star: Adam Slaber00:04:11 Cauldron00:09:33 Game Plan00:14:16 To flank or not to flank00:16:23 Adam's big play00:20:28 the boring scenario00:22:20 TANKS00:23:55 First yellow card00:26:47 Jedi are bad?00:27:39 I'm right. Adam said so.00:30:18 Git Gud00:33:09 Secondary Objective pairings00:34:51 Empire00:38:05 ewoks op00:38:44 Speeders...?00:40:40 Boom. Dead,00:49:13 The hottest of takes00:51:34 Adam's degenerate Rebels00:54:13 But can it win?00:58:16 Jyn Tech00:59:54 61 Fleet Troopers01:06:03 Not 100% sure on these mechanics...01:10:00 Indy Open This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

The MUCH anticipated second episode of the Nerf Herders! On this episode we discuss fresh new tactics for Contact, Contact! and then everything from snipers to commandos to Nathan’s bath tub! Come check us out!Nathan’s List:https://tabletopadmiral.com/listbuilder/Empire/N-_a8_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,_7_15,EM,EM,EM,15c,,,,,,_7_15,EM,EM,EM,15c,,,,,,_1d_EM,EM,EM,_2f_9,d,da,36,_9e_167,EM,159,EM,16c,16d,_1e_197,1a2,EM,EM,55,EM,,54,_11_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,_11_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,_11_EM,EM,EM,EM,EM,,,_7_15,13d,f,EM,15c,,,,,,-cda,ce2,c8,cd8,cdd,cc,c37,-16,17,e,-18,19,d,-d,16,11,-00:00:00 Introductions00:00:38 Contact Contact00:02:26 10% thought00:06:33 A more direct approach00:16:23 Don’t give up your pawns00:21:38 To jedi or not to jedi?00:28:54 Big Fourplay00:31:17 Brian’s very rude strategy00:35:51 Precise Beams??!?00:40:20 Nathan’s List00:47:38 Nathan’s turn to be toxic00:50:21 Like a monkey with a cymbal00:59:26 Clone Commandos or Snipers?01:10:03 This is a legion podcast i swear01:12:13 Nathan’s bath tub This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com

Welcome to the ACTUAL first episode of the Nerf Herders! Today we're sharing our strategies for playing the new Payload objective while Jon continues to preach Saber Tank supremacy and Nathan and Brian debate Gav Tank viabillity.Brian's list: https://legionhq2.com/list/rebels/1000:1jgdm,1fmpqdtdwdf,1ai0000,3ai0et00,3akef000le,3aleg0000,1omfkpa0oudm,1om0pa0ouot,cq,jd,jf,cp,fp,cd,Gd,Ge,Gf,Gh,Gg,Gi,yz,yu,Gj00:00:00 Intro00:01:59 Payload 00:07:13 What kind of lists? 00:08:26 Vanilla 00:15:31 The 2nd Gameplan 00:19:54 Not yet, Brian! 00:20:09 The Way of the Sith 00:22:10 When to be cautious 00:26:37 Alright Brian, now you can talk about pirates 00:29:26 Large Vehicle stonks 00:31:19 Dreaming of Gav Tanks 00:32:49 Bear with us as we calculate 00:38:16 “The Gav hate needs to stop” 00:40:09 0.25 less hits? I’m out 00:40:58 What was our topic again? 00:44:35 Force Push stonks 00:46:47 Eggs in one basket? 00:50:55 Receiving Parties 00:57:57 Profound Thought 01:04:18 A classic Brian Baer list 01:10:52 aHa! Grenade! 01:15:31 C minus suggestion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerfherders.substack.com