Imperial Host Coast To Coast: An L5r (legend Of The Five Rings) Podcast

This Week Kris joins Matt to talk through the spoiler release of the Emperor's Legion (the Lion Clan Pack). Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

We are back to talk about all the recent news!  First we'll cover recent tournament results & upcoming grand championships (4:02) before going deep on the updates to the Rules Reference Guide, Restricted List, and Erratas (8:05).  A ton to cover and happy to be back! Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

We are back to talk about everything that has happened this last month!  First we'll cover recent tournament results & upcoming championships (6:12), then dive into the last 4 fictions released (12:20) before going deep on the Roles that kicked off this month (52:09).  A ton to cover and happy to be back! Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

After nearly a month away, we are back to talk about Matt's experience at Gencon, the dreaded Echo Bird Deck sweeping the nation, and dive into his Attachment heavy Unicorn Shiro Shinjo build that nearly carried him to day 2. Show Content Links Link to the Echo Bird Decklist Link to Matt's Let Go Of This Decklist Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

SPECIAL EC EPISODE!  Matt recaps this past weekend's Elemental Championship in Upland, CA before sitting down with Kevin Burton (4th Place), Kris MacLennan (2nd place), and EC Champion Brody Engelhard.  Great breakdown of the event and getting ready for tournaments in the current meta (or breaking the meta all together). Show Content Links Link to Kevin Burton's Dishonor Scorpion Decklist (via Kevin Ho) Link to Kris MacLennan's Charge Bird Phoenix Decklist Link to Brody Engelhard's Beatdown Lion Decklist Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

BONUS Episode this week with the 6th Pack Preview from FFG, Shoju's Duty.  This week Matt, Josh & our fellow Scorpion (& San Diego Community Organizer) Kevin Burton sit down to breakdown the cards. Show Content Links Link to Shoju's Duty Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

BONUS Episode this week with Tuesday's Inheritance Pack Preview from FFG.  This week Matt & our Crab Hatamoto Kris MacLennan sit down to breakdown the card previewed in the new article from FFG (2:13) as well as discuss his tournament experience in the Seattle Grand Kotei this last weekend (46:09). Show Content Links Link to A Champion's Foresight Article Link to Imperial Advisor's Seattle Grand Kotei Breakdown Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

This week we are joined by our Crane Expert du jour Austin Murdock and boy do we have a lot to cover!  Starting with the Rotation announcement and what it may mean for the card game (2:55), reviewing the story developments with the Clan Letters (24:06) & Dragon Novel announcement (47:10), reviewing Austin's Crane Deck (55:10), and finishing with our interview with Mel Palmer from the 6th Ring on alternative play formats (1:14:06). Show Content Links Link to Rotation Announcement Link to Clan Letters Link to Dragon Fiction Announcement Link to Austin's Crane Deck Link to Enlightenment Rules Link to Daimyo Rules Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

In Part 2 of this week's recordings we go back to the future and catch up on the Lion Clan Pack Preview - Legion of the Emperor (0:30) as well as the Non-Crane cards we missing in the Masters of the Courts review (16:04). Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

Since we haven't had any new news these past two weeks, let's catch up on all the Previews / Reviews we've missed along the way with a 2 Part Podcast!  In Part 1 we start with some Game of Thrones talk (2:08 to 7:31 - SPOILER WARNING!), before diving into the Season 2 Tournaments announced (8:49), then going head first into the Children of the Heaven card previews (15:23). Children of Heaven Article:  https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/5/1/the-children-of-heaven/ Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

The MJ team is back at it as we review the major updates from FFG including our takes on the new roles, the erratas, and the new additions to the Restricted List.  Should be a fun one... ;) Link to the Rules Update: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/4/29/shifting-the-heavens/ Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

In the second of 3 episodes on the Masters of the Courts, Austin & Matt dive deep into the Crane conflict cards released including if Gossip is a good card and can Unicorn get a turn 1 conquest win? Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

WE ARE BACK!!!  After a bit of a break we are back up and at 'em again with the 1st of 3 episodes focused on Masters of the Courts, the Crane Clan Pack.  In this episode Matt is joined by Austin to dive deep into the Crane dynasty cards released and the power that is the Uji... Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

In Part 2 we get our hands dirty and start building from scratch.  Wish us luck... Battle Maiden Deck Build: https://bit.ly/2KHa8yq Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

So we decided to do something crazy and try to build a group think deck live on a podcast to help jump start your own creative process.  Well, 2 hours later we had plenty of content... Figured we'd spare you on a super long pod so broke it into two.  In this first part we talk through Alex's early deck builds with his proxies and what has been woking for him so far. https://bit.ly/2XhYMT0 Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

Today the Unicorn pack was released and let's dive DEEP into the card details as Matt is joined by our Unicorn expert Alex Leong to go through the goodness.  More to come soon! Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

EMERGENCY PREVIEW POD!  We will try and bring you our fresh takes on all previews going forward with these Preview pods and Kris & Alex join Matt this week to discuss the Justice for Satsume cards previewed this week! Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

Note: This was not taped before the card previews were released and additional pod to follow Friday Night! This week we talk about Josh's trip to PAX East and his triumphant win of the Elemental Challenge, discuss the News Rundown & Open Play details (2:58), go deep on the storyline developments (and BOY were there some developments) for Unicorn (12:19) and the Imperial family (18:55), and close out with a deck spotlight on the Scorpion Shugenjas that conquer PAX East (40:59). Link to Josh Kindberg's EC Winning Deck Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

This week we are light on the news (3:06), but dive into this week's fiction about the Perfect Land Sect (), go deep on the Dueling mechanic during L5R 101 (9:59), and finish by discussing the decks we are playing right now, including a LION DUELING DECK - you heard that right...(42:33) Link to the DUEL FOR GLORY!!! Deck List Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh

Our first bonus episode!  This is an interview with Kevin Burton, San Diego TO, and Austin Murdock, San Diego EC Champion, following the San Diego Elemental Championship on 2/23.  Enjoy! Link to Austin Murdock EC Champion Deck Show Contact Information E-mail the Show (IHCoasttoCoast@gmail.com) Link to the Facebook Page Link to the Apple Podcast Show Page Link to the Google Podcast Show Page Host Contact Information Matt Soto Facebook - Utaku Soto Discord - Utaku Soto IHC2C Jigoku - UtakuSoto Josh Kindberg Facebook - Josh Kindberg Discord - DaigotsuRaikoh Jigoku - DaigotsuRaikoh