Joseph Writer Anderson Podcast

In this episode, go on a journey with me through my first Solo Leveling Rare Battle. I ran my custom Purple Jinwoo/Cha Mill deck for the first time competitively in this Rare Battle, and bagged the exclusive UNION RARE second place promo! Here's how the Rare Battle tournament went, what to expect at yours, and how to beat the formidable Shadow Army deck that basically runs this format. More info o...

Welcome back to the JWA Podcast! Today we're looking at SAKAMOTO DAYS. I'll be walking you through each deck, and analyzing the direction of the UNION ARENA English Version meta. Helpful resources: SAKAMOTO DAYS decks: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-sakamoto-days-deck-ranked UNION ARENA Tier List: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-tier-list-english-...

In this episode, build all the decks from UNION ARENA: Tokyo Ghoul with me as we learn how to use the new JWA Premium Deck Builder. Also get a sneak peek at the Risky Mulligan Trainer App, the world’s first mulligan analyzer built with AI trained on my actual mulligan instincts. Learn more via the following links: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/play-union-arena-like-a-pro-with-the-new-r...

The UNION ARENA Sword Art Online Vol. 2 Rare Battle season comes to an end for me with my fourth Asuna UNION RARE Winner card! This was an absolutely insane Rare Battle season for me, topping all six tournaments I went to, winning four of them, and never placing below second overall! In this episode, I'll be walking you through each of my tournaments and the deck building process that went into cr...

In this episode, we'll be looking at the upcoming UNION ARENA set, Solo Leveling. We'll be diving deep into prerelease market trends and what they say about this set and the future of UNION ARENA sets. Additionally, we'll be diving into the new decks coming out in Solo Leveling, and the current UNION ARENA meta as well as predictions for post set launch. Helpful links:  UNION ARENA tier list:...

UNION ARENA NA Finals & LCQ Recap JWA Take a trip through the UNION ARENA LCQ/Finals from a competitor's perspective. Catch the vibe for this hyper challenging event and get an inside look at my X-2 run with Purple Progressive that landed me solidly in the top 32 at the LCQ in Vegas to qualify for the first ever UNION ARENA Championship North America Finals. Get the play-by-play for my LCQ run via...

What happens when you take Purple SAO to an Evangelion dominated case tournament? In this episode, I'll be taking you through the play-by-play of the 28 player Evangelion case tournament I took 3rd at. Playing my beloved Purple Progressive deck, I fought through battle after battle against Evangelion decks. Get insights into the post Evangelion meta from this large UNION ARENA tournament, and chec...

In this episode, we'll be going over my custom Purple Progressive build that I've been topping tournaments with, and looking at actionable insights to help you pilot this underrated deck to victory. Additionally, I'll be sharing my perspective on a few UNION ARENA updates regarding the lack of a restriction to the one-cost Yuna card as well as alleged changes likely to come to how UNION ARENA Rare...

In this episode, we'l be going over the events of Sword Art Online Vol. 28, as well as diving into the latest SAO news including the announcement of Sword Art Online Vol 28, the latest Unital Ring manga volumes released in both Japanese and English, a look at a cool illustration for Shonen Ace, as well as updates about the upcoming Sword Art Online anime. Helpful links to related Sword Art Online...

Dive into the powerful decks coming out in the strongest UNION ARENA set to date: Evangelion! We'll be looking at the top decks from this set as well as looking at how the cards cut from the English Version will impact the UNION ARENA meta. Helpful links: NA Tier List post SAO Vol. 2 and Evangelion: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-tier-list-english-version Every Evangelion de...

In this episode, we’ll be diving into everything you need to know about UNION ARENA: Sword Art Online Vol. 2 including: The best decks Top chase cards Winner cards and promos And more. Learn more via the blog: Every SAO Vol. 2 deck in detail: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-sword-art-online-vol-2-deck-ranked Full card list in English to date: https://www.josephwriterand...

In this episode we'll be going over the questions YOU sent in about all things UNION ARENA. This includes things like: -optimizing in-game choices for best outcomes -how to build a good UNION ARENA deck -the future of the meta -when it's best to go first or second -buying boxes vs. singles And more! Thanks to everyone for this incredible journey in 2025 and for a lot more to come next year! TCGPla...

Bandai dropped a ton of information this week for what's to come in 2026 including two brand new sets, upcoming set release dates and events, upcoming Rare Battles and prizing, as well as spoilers for Sword Art Online Vol. 2 and Evangelion. In this episode, let's discuss these updates in more detail and what they mean for the very bright future ahead for UNION ARENA in 2026. Learn more via the blo...

Dive into each and every deck in UNION ARENA: Demon Slayer Vol. 2 in the latest episode from the podcast. From the noble fields where the Hashira do battle, to the real debut of the Demon King in the arena, this expansion has it all. Which deck will end up on top? Listen and find out! Every Demon Slayer Vol. 2 deck ranked: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-demon-slayer-vo...

In this episode, we’re going to be covering everything new in UNION ARENA including recent tournament announcements, my Kaiju No. 8 tournament result, the latest online UNION ARENA tournament, every new deck coming out in Goddess of Victory NIKKE, and my predictions for the UNION ARENA Meta (with tier list). It’s a hefty episode that I know you’ll enjoy! Find all the relevant info to learn more ab...

In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the new Kaiju No. 8 UNION ARENA set and going over its four new decks, as well as diving into what makes this set an ideal jump-in point for new UA players. Check out my complete Kaiju No. 8 deck ranking for more info: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-kaiju-no-8-deck-ranked And here’s the Toshiro/Kenpachi deck I topped the case...

n this episode, let's dive into the state of the UNION ARENA TCG meta one year after the game's initial debut. Is Kenshin tier zero? What decks benefit from the massive meta shakeup the Kenshin set has caused? What decks have lost ground? We'll get into all of this and more in today's episode. Check out the full guide below for more info on the site! https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/the-b...

In this episode, we're diving into everything I experienced at the UNION ARENA Los Angeles Regional including my matchups, why you shouldn't stay at a party hotel before a tournament, and what happens when you bring SAO Goddesses to a Kenshin dominated meta! Check out the link for more info on the regional: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/rurouni-kenshin-red-dominates-la-union-arena-regi...

In this episode, we'll be diving deep into each of the new Rurouni Kenshin decks coming out with the latest set. Don't miss some of the latest UNION ARENA news, set releases, and thoughts on the UNION ARENA meta after Kenshin. Full Rurouni Kenshin deck ranking: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-rurouni-kenshin-deck-ranked We'll also be looking at the decks coming out with...

In this episode of the JWA Podcast, I’ll be taking a deep dive into the UNION ARENA: Code Geass VOl. 2 Rare Battle format, as well as diving into each of the top Code Geass decks to know about. Listen to this episode and gain tangible insights into what deck you should bring to your Rare Battle competition, and why. Check out the full deck list for the format via my guide: https://www.josephwriter...

In this episode from the podcast, we'll be taking a look at the decks coming to UNION ARENA post Attack on Titan and Code Geass Vol. 2, as well as diving into my predictions for the meta and what decks will be on the top after these sets release. Attack on Titan decks Code Geass Vol. 2 decks

Our first UNION ARENA regional for the English Version of the game is here, and with it a brand new top meta deck has proven its salt in the competitive scene – Roy Mustang with an incredible 7 out of the top 16 decks sporting different versions of the archetype. In this episode we'll be diving into the decks and tactics used to top the biggest UNION ARENA tournament to date. For more info, get th...

Looking for a unique way to build Purple BLEACH that feels fast, powerful, and consistent? Then this is the deck for you! Leaning heavily into the Rukia Raid engine, leverage your most powerful Raid Ichigo effects early and often thanks to a rapidly fueled sideline. For more about how this deck works, check out the guide on my website: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-ichigoru...

In this episode of the Joseph Writer Anderson Podcast, we’ll be discussing the meta post Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. We’ll be looking at the top decks you should know about, as well as diving into a broader tier list looking at where the majority of UNION ARENA decks stand today. For more info, checkout the guide to the best UNION ARENA decks on the website: https://www.josephwriteranderson.c...

Wondering what deck to play in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood? We’ll be taking a look at each and every FMA deck and ranking them from strong to strongest. To follow along while listening, check out the complete guide on my site: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-fullmetal-alchemist-deck-ranked