Joseph Writer Anderson Podcast

In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at first place winning deck lists from each of the four UNION ARENA Rare Battles happening this summer. These decks were all shared via my Discord. Get the Discord Invite and join to share your own wins and get featured on future episodes! See the deck lists featured in this episode via the following link: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/joseph-writer-a...

In this episode of the Joseph Writer Anderson Podcast, we’ll be discussing the UNION ARENA meta post Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 2. In the JJK Vol. 2 format, already powerful decks look to leverage site cards like Malevolent Shrine and Royal Palace to gain an unprecedented advantage over the competition. For this reason, strong decks with the capabilities to remove site cards from the game will fare far...

Wondering what happens in Unital Ring – the next big Sword Art Online arc beyond where the anime left off? In this episode, we’ll be reviewing the highlights from the SAO light novels following the Alicization arc – volumes 19-27. Don’t miss SAO volume 28 releasing on July 8, 2025 – click the link below for more info: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/sword-art-online-unital-ring-complete-...

I did it! I got the Kirito UNION RARE Winner card after going undefeated at my first ever Sword Art Online Rare Battle! This was an epic feat for me after having played SAO decks almost exclusively since the set came out, testing their matchups and pitting them against the most extreme situations to glean info into their strengths and weaknesses. Join me in this podcast as we discuss matchups pilo...

In this episode, let’s talk about the top BLEACH Vol. 2 decks to look out for in the UNION ARENA Rare Battle format! You know you want to bag that Rukia UNION RARE card. But how do you do it? In this episode, I’m going to be talking about four different decks that are going to be popular in the Rare Battle format, as well as specific matchup info to look out for. Follow along via the complete guid...

Wondering what deck you want to bring to your next UNION ARENA: Sword Art Online Rare Battle? In this podcast episode, we’re going to be looking at everything SAO Rare Battle, and helping you decide what deck to bring to your tournament in hopes of bagging the iconic Kirito five-cost UNION RARE card. For more info, check out my SAO Rare Battle Guide: ( https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/uni...

The UNION ARENA format has changed drastically in the last month since I updated my best UNION ARENA decks list: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/the-best-union-arena-tcg-decks-right-now In this podcast episode, we’ll be diving into my predictions for what decks are going to be on top following the release of BLEACH Vol. 2 and Black Clover sets. Love the podcast? Support my work! Purchase...

In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the decks currently seeing the most play and performing the best at UNION ARENA tournaments in the Sword Art Online format. Thanks to Unionversity for his weekly meta updates which were instrumental to me in making this episode as well as the Draw 3! tournament .

In this episode we're talking about the Mother's Rosario Sword Art Online deck in UNION ARENA. Learn how powerful Asuna can be when you have eight Yuuki in your sideline, and how to use this deck to compete in your next event. Get the full guide via the following link: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/sword-art-online-mothers-rosario-deck-guide

Get pumped for BLEACH Thousand Year Blood War Vol. 2 coming out on May 30, 2025. The first Vol. 2 UNION ARENA set in the English Meta, BLEACH decks are about to get a whole lot stronger thanks to powerful new cards like the four-cost raidless Ichigo capable of having damage 2 and Impact depending on the cards in your sideline. Checkout my ranking of the best BLEACH decks for more info on the lists...

SAO Yellow Goddesses is my favorite deck to come out of the latest UNION ARENA set. Check out this episode for some pretty deep insights into how to play this deck, my custom build, and how it compares to other decks dominating the meta. See the full guide via this link: SAO Yellow Goddesses Deck.

Today we’re going to be reviewing the latest Egman UNION ARENA Tournament results as well as taking a look at my predictions for the best decks in the Sword Art Online format. Don’t miss it! Also check out Unionversity mentioned in the episode!

In this episode, we’ll be ranking each of the new decks in the UNION ARENA: Sword Art Online set. For a full look at the decks covered in this episode, see my SAO deck ranking .

In this episode we’ll be looking at the broader UNION ARENA TCG meta currently, including decks that are competitively viable if not top tier. For more info on the top tier decks, check out my Best UNION ARENA Decks guide. UNION ARENA TIER List BLUE JJK Nanami Purple Code Geass Yellow SaitamaGreen Code Geass Purple Bleach Yellow Tanjiro Tier 2 Kurapika Psychic Sisters Metal Bat Ashford Toshiro/Yam...

UNION ARENA hasn’t been out for a year yet but already there are plenty of solid sets to choose from. In this podcast episode, we’ll be talking about each and every UA set and ranking them based on playability, competitiveness, and collectibility. Listen in to find out which set is best for you! Make your purchases via my best UNION ARENA sets article following and support what I do!

In this episode we take a deep dive into the UNION ARENA: One Punch Man Speed-o’-Sound Sonic deck and my custom build I used to take first at a store tournament. Full deck list can be found on my website .

We’re covering A LOT in this Pokemon TCG podcast episode focused on the upcoming Journey Together set releasing on March 28, 2025. See everything I’m talking about via the list below (and find relevant links to follow along with the decks and card). Journey Together Prerelease Promos New decks in Journey Together Most Expensive Journey Together Cards Surging Sparks market guide Enjoy!

JWA #11 My Second Place Metal Bat Deck The Metal Bat deck is one of the strongest new decks in the UNION ARENA: One Punch Man set . In this episode, learn about the deck I used to get second place at my One Punch Man Rare Battle. Dive deep into matchups you’ll be likely to face as well as an overview of every single card and why it’s included!

Before the UNION ARENA: One Punch Man set released everywhere, I did a preliminary ranking of the new decks available in what is undoubtedly one of the best sets to date. After serious testing, that ranking largely stayed the same with just a few noteworthy changes. Here is my up-to-date tier list for the One Punch Man Rare Battle format from best to worst. Listen to the full episode for more deta...

In this episode of the Joseph Writer Anderson Podcast, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the One Punch Man UNION ARENA meta and the top dog of the set which is Yellow Saitama. Yellow Saitama has the opportunity to change the way the game is played, enabling more varied decks to do well in a meta that has become largely a contest of who has the better removal. Checkout the full guide to play Yellow...

Code Geass Purple is one of the strongest UNION ARENA decks, using a combination of forced blocking and BP reducing effects to dominate the competition. In this podcast, take a look at my custom Code Geass Purple build and learn advanced techniques to pilot this deck to success.

In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at each of the major UNION ARENA One Punch Man decks to watch once the set releases in a few weeks. For the full story and deck lists for each major archetype, check out my One Punch Man UNION ARENA deck ranking .

In this podcast episode, I’ll be taking you through the UNION ARENA Demon Slayer Rare Battle format looking at the best Demon Slayer decks and analyzing strengths and weaknesses to help you succeed.

In this episode I dissect the Gyutaro Demon Slayer Purple deck for the Union Arena trading card game. The podcast details every card in the deck, its purpose, and how it synergizes with others to form powerful combos. I also discusses matchups for the deck, highlighting strategies against popular decks like Code Geass Purple and Blue JJK. Lastly, I discus the Demon Slayer rare battle format, evalu...

This podcast episode details my winning custom-built "yellow Tanjiro" deck for the Demon Slayer Union Arena card game. In this episode I explain each card choice, emphasizing synergy and strategic advantages, with a special highlight on the deck's strong removal capabilities. I also dive into the relevant matchups vs other popular decks, offering advice on how to best utilize this powerful build....