Cardboard and Beyond

Hayden Dale has been the voice inside our heads for four years (and counting!). He has given so much of himself to the game he loves and is far from done. He is known for his competitive prowess and as a member of the two-man podcast: Arsenal Pass. In this episode, Hayden and Bryce discuss long, LONG term relationships, fashion trends, how to keep your relationships to your hobbies healthy, dancing, and (of course) Flesh and Blood. Take a moment out of your day to really appreciate the well-rounded human that is Hayden Dale.

Hayden Dale Links:
X: https://x.com/Fyen_Dale
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArsenalPass
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arsenal-pass-flesh-and-blood-podcast/id1564283250
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass

Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
00:24 Intro
02:12 Why Card Games?
06:00 New Zealand Origins
10:56 Hayden's Relationship with Devon
13:12 Wedding Day
16:19 Fitness
18:07 Loving the Journey
26:31 Bryce's Personal 'Thank You'
29:20 Fashion/Hayden's Career
35:39 The Ground Floor of FAB
39:32 The FAB Community
43:31 Beginning of Arsenal Pass
46:51 AP Was Here to Stay
49:45 Brendan is Out
51:45 Does Content Hurt your Game?
53:32 Taking Breaks
1:00:00 Living in the Grey
1:01:58 Pankaj is In
1:06:35 What Makes AP Special
1:12:49 On-Stream Controversy
1:20:30 The State of FAB Coverage
1:24:51 Playing vs. Casting
1:28:11 Rockabilly Dale
1:43:55 Plugs and Outro

---------------------- Join Bryce Platz from Arcane Games and Events as he sits down for intimate conversations with the biggest names in the world of the Flesh and Blood Trading Card Game. Bryce will talk with the people that make FAB the profound game and community that it is. From content creators, professional players, developers and beyond, he'll run the gamut. Better yet, he will access the humanity of each of his guests in order to honor the three-dimensional people that they are, despite their passion for a game with two-dimensional pieces.This show is a product of Arcane Games and Events Website/Tickets: https://www.age.events #fabtcg #ageopen

Majin Bae is near and dear to every Flesh and Blood fan (wizard enjoyer or otherwise) and he has been on a train of resounding success so the name not only inspires love, but also commands respect. Despite his prowess, he remains one of the most humble and approachable people in the game. In this episode, Bryce and Caleb unearth the "why" of what Caleb does, the people that support and encourage him, and spin a quick diss track on Patrick Rothfuss. It's all here and we hope you enjoy it!Majin Bae Links: X: https://x.com/MajiinBaeLoRYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@MajiinBaePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Majinbae
---------------------- Join Bryce Platz from Arcane Games and Events as he sits down for intimate conversations with the biggest names in the world of the Flesh and Blood Trading Card Game. Bryce will talk with the people that make FAB the profound game and community that it is. From content creators, professional players, developers and beyond, he'll run the gamut. Better yet, he will access the humanity of each of his guests in order to honor the three-dimensional people that they are, despite their passion for a game with two-dimensional pieces.This show is a product of Arcane Games and Events Website/Tickets: https://www.age.events #fabtcg #ageopen

It's been a while, but Bryce is back on his podcast beat. This episode, he looked to Jacob Clements (one of FAB's 2025 All-Stars and member of Team Super Armory) to weigh in on the addition of LL into the '25 World Championships. Besides his deep knowledge and love of FAB, there's a lot to love about Jacob. He's got a self-deprecating humor about him, he's got opinions about pretty much everything, and he would insist that you're all his friends (you may just not know it yet).Jacob made us feel nothing but excitement about the main event of the 6th year of FAB. We hope it serves as the perfect thing to whet your appetite for Philadelphia as well. See you there!Jacob Clements Links: X: https://x.com/Ch0ppyo---------------------- Join Bryce Platz from Arcane Games and Events as he sits down for intimate conversations with the biggest names in the world of the Flesh and Blood Trading Card Game. Bryce will talk with the people that make FAB the profound game and community that it is. From content creators, professional players, developers and beyond, he'll run the gamut. Better yet, he will access the humanity of each of his guests in order to honor the three-dimensional people that they are, despite their passion for a game with two-dimensional pieces.This show is a product of Arcane Games and Events Website/Tickets: https://www.age.events #fabtcg #ageopen

In this episode of Cardboard and Beyond, we gab with Rebecca Stoddard, the de facto queen of Flesh and Blood cosplay. In the “real” world, Rebecca works in banking. Despite having little love for her job, she recognizes it as the thing that facilitates what she really cares about: seeing the world, her hobbies, and the profoundly meaningful relationships she’s found along the way. Rachel also talks about the impact that cosplay and FAB have had on her life. She even clues us in on a costume that she’s been working on for some time but has yet to reveal.

Max Ferocity Links: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maxferocity.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MaxFerocity Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFerocity
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Join Bryce Platz from Arcane Games and Events as he sits down for intimate conversations with the biggest names in the world of the Flesh and Blood Trading Card Game. Bryce will talk with the people that make FAB the profound game and community that it is. From content creators, professional players, developers and beyond, he'll run the gamut. Better yet, he will access the humanity of each of his guests in order to honor the three-dimensional people that they are, despite their passion for a game with two-dimensional pieces.

This show is a product of Arcane Games and Events Website/Tickets: https://www.age.events #fabtcg #ageopen

In this episode of Cardboard and Beyond, we sit down with Joshua Scott, the Rules and Policy Manager at Legend Story Studios. With a background in computer science, a strategic mind sharpened by the game of Go, and a love for street art, Joshua brings a unique lens to the world of Flesh and Blood. We explore his journey into games, his carefully curated “boring” social media presence, and how all of it informs the way he approaches the rules that shape the game.Bryce and Joshua dive into the philosophy of policy, unpack some of the most notable rules updates in recent months, and even run through a live proofing session—where Joshua puts fictional card designs through the rigorous lens of the game’s framework.It’s a thoughtful look at the person behind the policy—and the principles that keep Flesh and Blood running smoothly.Joshua Scott Links:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jjscott.nz