The Upside | Happy Questing

Danny, Andrew, and Brandon are back for another episode of The Upside: Happy Questing to break down a packed stretch in the world of Disney Lorcana. Andrew recaps the team’s trip to DLC Indianapolis, including Luke’s impressive Day 2 finish, the mental grind of long red-blue matches, and the very serious competitive implications of late-night Monopoly. From there, the crew dives into the final wee...

Andrew Buchmann is joined by Upsiders Ben Ramos and Marquis Simmons for a packed episode of Happy Questing as they break down Ben’s Top 8 finish at the Las Vegas CCQ during Level Up Expo. Ben walks through his tournament prep, his Emerald/Sapphire list, the matchups he faced, the pressure of Day Two, and the small in-game decisions that shaped his Top 8 run. From testing against Dogs all week only...

Luke Campbell joins the show after an impressive tournament run at PPG Pittsburgh, where he captured a 2.5K win with a Ruby Amethyst deck that caught plenty of players off guard. In this episode, Luke breaks down his matchups, the deck changes he made between events, and the specific card choices that helped him navigate a stacked field. The conversation also dives into the current Lorcana meta, w...

We’re back, and recording from a brand-new home base: Clickstream Studios . In this episode of Happy Questing , Danny Tripodi, Andrew Buchmann, and Brandon Barba recap our trip to DLC Richmond , the wins, the whiffs, the prize wall grind, and the biggest lesson of all: you can’t control what your opponent queues into. From there, we zoom out on Set Champs season for Set 10: Whispers in the Well ,...

This week on Happy Questing, Danny Tripodi is joined by Andrew Buchmann and Brandon Barba for a deep dive into the wild world of Set Championships. We break down Danny’s meta-busting Amber/Sapphire aggro deck that earned him another championship mat, dissect the rise of Ruby/Emerald discard decks shaking up Central NY, and call out some of the event logistics that need fixing (read the rulebook, p...

The boys are back! After a short hiatus, Danny, Andrew, and Brandon dive deep into all things Lorcana in this jam-packed episode of Happy Questing . From recapping the very first Lorcana World Championship to celebrating DKP’s big win (and his hilarious deck box hustle), we explore what this moment means for the community and how the competitive scene is evolving. We break down the upcoming Challe...

In this special tournament recap episode of Happy Questing , Danny Tripodi is joined by Upside co-founders Andrew Buchmann and Brandon Barba to relive every twist, turn, and top deck from The Upside’s first-ever $2K Lorcana tournament in Solvay, NY. From deck diversity and spicy top 8 tech, to unexpected mind games and tournament format insights, the crew breaks down what made this 30-player event...

In this episode of The Upside | Happy Questing , Andrew Buchmann and Brandon Barba are joined in the studio by Upside Team Member, Josh Adams , for a candid discussion on the timing of Lorcana set releases and how it collides with the competitive grind of Set Championships. They reflect on their recent trip to Encounter in PA, where the team faced tough matchups and only one player reached Top 8....

Join The Upside Team Co-Founders Danny Tripodi and Andrew Buchmann as they dive into all things Lorcana in this episode. They break down the latest Ravensburger announcements, including set rotations and fresh details on the highly anticipated Fabled set 9. Plus, they reflect on the highs and lows of recent Set Championships, share insights on competitive play, and preview The Upside's upcoming 2K...

On this episode of The Upside | Happy Questing , Danny, Brandon, and Andrew crack open Japanese Rise of the Floodborn packs and share stories from Andrew’s trip to Japan (and Star Wars Celebration!). They dive into the excitement around Return of Jafar, the future of Lorcana’s meta, dream cards they want to see, the potential for a Lorcana digital client, and a bit of lore deep-dive. Plus, big upd...

In our debut episode, co-founders Danny Tripodi and Brandon Barba dive into the magic of Disney Lorcana and chat about our upcoming $1K tournament on June 14th. Danny and Brandon give their thoughts on the recent Hiram Flaversham and Fortisphere ban, and reflect on how they got into the game. Whether you're a Lorcana veteran or just curious, this is the perfect place to start your journey with us!