Zions Finest - A Star Wars: Shatterpoint Podcast

Welcome to Episode 111! In this episode, Matt and Scott interview Plummer from AMG regarding the patch. We try and take a bit of a different approach with this so that we are not covering similar ground to what other brothers will query when they meet with Plummer, and Plummer as always brings the goods. It's a great episode and you will enjoy it. We hope everyone is loving on the new patch! J...

IT ARRIVED!!! The newest patch for Shatterpoint is out and it's a doozy. AMG took the nerf bat to the meta oppressors, and it looks like it's going to be a really fun meta to play on this summer. Enjoy the hot, lukewarm, and ice cold takes of Matt, Scott, and JK as they discuss the patch. We are going to get our reps in this week, and we will have an episode out this weekend on our updated...

That's right! I got our reigning world champion, Matt Bronson (also known as zeusjeus and Danger Mike (iykyk)) to come on the podcast and break down his list, the meta, and some larger takeaways from Adepticon. We focus on the major takeaways from the largest tournament of this most long-lasting meta, and Bronson does an excellent job at raising some meta observations that will be slightly lon...

Welcome to Episode 108! In this episode, Kenny and Scott discuss lists, Adepticon preparation, and thinking through matchups. It's about as sweaty as we get, and it's useful to hear Scott's insights on Delta and how to approach dealing with the multifaceted Cassian lists. You will enjoy. Join the Slack if you want to discuss lists, prep, or anything else! Here is Dynamc8's excellen...

Herbert McCabe is a boss. Not Boss, or The Boss, but a boss. He has a great phrase about the importance of remembering the future, and Sammy Kaye and I discuss our thoughts on the recent announcements from AMG and Asmodee concerning the future of the game. We are not rosy about it, but we also steer clear of the abyss for what we hope is a reasonable take that you will enjoy listening to. We also...

Hello and welcome to Episode 106! In this episode, Matthew Scott and Sammy Kaye break down how Boss and Cassian are shaping listbuilding, how they are dominating competitive tournaments, and how they expect this to shape their approaches prepping for Adepticon.

WE ARE SORRY FOR OUR UNJUSTIFIED DELAY IN RELEASING EPISODES! WE HAVE NO EXCUSE! WE ARE THE WORST! In this episode, Kenny is joined by Matt Bronson to discuss power creep, understanding structural features of Shatterpoint and their relation to the meta, and many other topics besides. Matt is a genius, and his genius is on full display here. You will love this episode. Here is his article that ment...

Welcome to episode 104! In this episode, JK, Matt, and Sammy Kaye discuss the recent spoilers from AMG's Ministrav. While the details were sparse, the brothers give excellent thoughts on the impact of what was spoiled and things to watch out for in the future. I apologize for the delay in getting this out the door. I have been swamped at work and raising so many babies and didn't have time...

Hello and welcome to Episode 103! In this episode, Sammy, Scott, and Kenny give an overview of their matchups and give extended thoughts on the meta. It's pretty crunch, but we try to avoid play-by-plays and instead focus on meta-relevant considerations for players as they are navigating the meta pre-Adepticon 2026. Skip to 1:15:44(ish) to get straight to the meta talk and avoid the tournament...

Hello and welcome to Episode 102! This episode is all about Rudyyy and him piloting V1 Kam to a recent GT win in Austin, TX! We break down the list and focus on its matchup specifically into Delta, which Rudyyy expected to see a bunch of in Texas. In light of Kyle R.'s recent GT win with Delta Obi, I expect that list to rise in popularity, and I Rudyyy drops some serious knowledge of how to co...

Hello and welcome to Episode 101!!! In this episode, we are joined by the Purist of Christophers to discuss four units (Jyn, Riff, Boss, and Kam) and to offer commentary on whether or not you should run that unit in a competitive list and what to think about in bringing that unit as part of your squad. These units are all good--it is a question of playstyle and understanding the role of these prim...

Hello and welcome to Episode 100! We made it! Finally! In this episode, the brothers gather round the board to conclude the tiering of the units of Shatterpoint. Hot takes (and undoubtedly wrong takes) abound, but this will be a joy to listen to. Thank you for listening! Join the Slack !

Welcome to another sweaty meta chat brought to you by the most recent winner of NOVA ... SAMMY KAYE! Sam ran a Cassian Core list at the event and was able to go undefeated with extremely tight competition. A really incredible performance. We talk about his list and its strengths, the meta, and many other things that you will love listening to. Join the Slack !!!

Two things: first, we did not want this to be episode 100, so we are instead releasing it as a bonus episode (and who knows how many subsections episode 99.5 will ultimately have). Second, Ezra Pound said to "make it new" (to which I have always added "again"), in reference to the modernist literary movement, and I think about our boy Ezra when we talk about the advent of a &qu...

I am an idiot. Sam had this edited and ready to go on Monday, but I forgot to ship it in any kind of timely manner and for that I apologize. ENJOY IT! Part 2 of our tier list episode in which the brothers discuss Secondaries. There's lots to digest here but it's a really fun discussion. Join the Slack !

Hello and welcome to Episode 99! In this episode, Kenny and Sam discuss the Jyn Erso box, with a particular focus on competitive play and how they think this box fits. Really, this episode is about how Bodhi is the best 3-cost secondary in the game, and how Baze and Chirrut are among the best supports in the game (and Kenny argues that they are the best). It's a great discussion and will hopef...

Hello and welcome to Episode 98! In this extremely-long-and-I-am-so-sorry-it-is-so-long episode, the brothers gather to rank ALL primaries currently released in the game of Shatterpoint. We fight, and agree, and equivocate about the primaries and discuss how they have fared since the patch. Get yourself a diet coke, go into the shade of your favorite tree, and get ready for over three hours of ran...

Cad Cassian is here and ladies and gentlemen it is not jank. In this episode, JK and Sam talk through the latest list that they have been jamming like crazy and you better believe it involves Boushh and you better believe that she's not so bad here. This is a fantastic discussion and it is a list that really looks to take your opponent by surprise with its insane damage and incredible force ec...

One day I will quit making fun of the Aussies when I write phonetically, but that is not this day. This is a fantastic discussion with Michael Watson (Red Mando 2) about his list that he took to a 5-0 finish at the recent Australian GT, but with a heavy focus on Republic listbuilding, the faction's strengths and weaknesses, and how to approach it from a competitive standpoint. Michael has only...

Welcome to Episode 95! In this episode, we give our takes on the obvious winners and losers of the patch, and the sneaky winners and losers of the patch. We have played a bunch, but we are also only three dudes with very limited meta horizons so take our observations with a grain of salt. We love you all! Join the Slack and have fun list-building with us!

Welcome to Episode 94! In this episode, Sammy K. and I are back to old form discussing a list! We talk about Anakin and Kam, why they work well together, and the lists strengths and weaknesses. We think this list is the bees' knees, and if you haven't given it a run, you should, and we think you will enjoy it. Make sure to subscribe to the Coordinated Fire Podcast . It's a new show fro...

What AMG giveth, AMG taketh away. In this episode, we discuss the changes that AMG made to Asajj, Jango, and Magnas. As you can imagine, Sam and I are pretty distressed over the nerfs to Magnas, but we lead with discussions of Asajj (she is awesome), and then follow up with Jango (we totally approve of the changes). It gets a little dour at the end when we turn to the Magnas, but they really kicke...

Welcome to Episode 92! We are continuing our survey of the updates from the patch, this time with a focus on Rebels--which means a focus on Ewoks. JK was thrilled that his murder bears got updated, and he talks with Scott about where he thinks they land. You will enjoy it. We will have our Separatist and Bounty Hunter episodes coming out soon. We love you all! Join the Slack !

Welcome to Episode 91! In this episode, Kenny and Sam are joined by Michael Plummer from AMG to talk about AMG's design process and the recent balance patch. We tried to focus on systemic questions of design for Plummer and how those principles were manifest in the recent patch update. It's not a unit-by-unit analysis, but much more a conversation at thirty thousand feet regarding concepts...

Kenny, Sam, & Matt review the changes to Galactic Republic Units in the May 12, 2025 balance update for Star Wars: Shatterpoint. You can also watch this episode on Youtube . Please join the Slack! We are having a blast yelling at each other about the changes and would love for you to join us.