Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great Star Wars film or TV episode? Despite their greatness, why do these cinematic masterpieces boil up so many differing opinions? Is it simply generational? Which is the best one? If you are curious at all about any of these hot button issues, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to Duel of the Ranks (DotR), a show where we debate takes so hot that a planet with twin suns would melt! Each week, our team will review a new piece of co ...
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The Duel of the Ranks crew dives into episodes 6 and 7 of The Acolyte. Amanda finds episode 6 more engaging with its darker story elements, while Brian enjoys episode 7's exploration of Sol's perspective and the Jedi's role in their own troubles. Both agree the episodes tackle the Jedi's moral failings and develop a compelling villain. Brody admire…
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New Blue-Eyes Cards are game changing + The Best Pulls from Infinite Forbidden & More w/ @NolanTCG
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Rankings coming to Master Duel + Moon of Closed Heaven is coming! + Yugioh News w/ @NolanTCG
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Our hosts, Brian, Brandon, and Chaco, share their thoughts on the newest episode of The Acolyte: Night. Brian and Brandon are fans of the action-packed episode, praising the best choreography, music, and tension we've gotten in this season. Brian particularly likes how Sol's character is evolving, while Brandon questions whether the villain, Quimir…
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Controversy at Oceania WCQ + INFO Rarities (Fiendsmith = $$$$$) w/ @NolanTCG & @YangusTCG
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We react to the New OCG Banlist + 2010 Tryout Duel Info + More News & Questions w/ @NolanTCG
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Luke, Alanis, and Choco debate the latest episode of The Acolyte. While some found the cliffhanger ending to be exciting, others were critical of the clunky dialogue, rushed character progression, and short run time. Speculation and intrigue for new characters such as Mae, Jecki, and Bassil are…
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Rage of the Abyss Spoilers + @NolanTCG has a Six Samurai FTK + Master Duel Worlds WCQ
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Reviews for episode 3 of "The Acolyte" are all over the map. Brody finds the episode the weakest of all Star Wars content with a predictable plot, uninteresting characters, and being too focused on lore for die-hard fans. Luke and Choco offer a more positive take, enjoying the new information about the Force and the portrayal of the fallible Jedi. …
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Is Blue Eyes Heart Dweller any good? + The forgotten archetype that needs 1 more Card w/ @NolanTCG
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Amanda, and Luke review the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". While all enjoy the world building and additions to the lore, disagreement ensues on the overall "television" quality of the show. Brody enjoys the characters and action sequences but found the story predicta…
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YCS Indianapolis + New Master Duel Banlist + We're playing Duel Links Again! w/ @NolanTCG
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0:00 Our Week In Yugioh 14:42 Master Duel News 23:08 F*** MBT 24:00 OCG & TCG News (bit of YCS Indianapolis talk) 38:30 No more custom Playmats 41:31 Your Questions from Discord Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/ZW3yqSDGBh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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133. DotR Special: The Acolyte Bingo & Predictions!
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Alanis, Amanda, Brian, and Brody delve into speculative territory of the upcoming Star Wars series "The Acolyte." We expect the show to feature iconic characters like Yoda and potentially Darth Plagueis, while also venturing into uncharted territory with new Force abilities and shadowy Force cu…
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132. DotR Special: Reviewing Every Lightsaber Duel! (Part 2)
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Brody, Brian, Luke, and Alanis rank every lightsaber duel from the Star Wars TV shows. From Din Djarin facing down Moff Gideon to Maul and Obi Wan's final confrontation, we analyze the music, stakes, and choreography to determine which is truly the greatest. Join us as we debate the merits of u…
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Will We Ever Get a Good TCG World Premiere Deck Again? + The Weeks Yugioh News w/ @NolanTCG
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131. DotR Special: Reviewing Every Lightsaber Duel! (Part 1)
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Amanda, Brian, Luke, and Darth Choco rank every lightsaber duel from the nine Skywalker Saga films. From Obi Wan and Vader's confrontation on the Death Star to Rey and Kylo Ren battling through the force, we analyze the music, stakes, and choreography to determine which is truly the greatest. J…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Amanda, Alanis, Luke, and Darth Choco analyze the best and weakest parts of "Tales of the Empire". The animation is praised, along with its focus on lesser-known corners of the Star Wars universe like the Nightsisters and the mountain clan. The exploration of Barriss Offee's story is also consi…
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We were wrong about Rarity Collection 2... But we were right about Retro Pack! w/
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129. The Bad Batch S3 E15 | The Cavalry Has Arrived
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brian, Amanda, Luke and Alanis tackle the finale of The Bad Batch. Some found enjoyment in the action and closure for the Bad Batch crew, while others felt the episode lacked weight in the grand Star Wars narrative. The discussion dives into unanswered questions about Cody and Ventress, the underutilized…
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Guessing What's In Rarity Collection 2 + HUGE Master Duel Update + More Yugioh News w/ @NolanTCG
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128. The Bad Batch: S3 E14 | Flash Strike
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Darth Choco, Luke, and Alanis debate the merits and pitfalls of The Bad Batch season 3, episode 14, titled "Flash Strike." The crew expresses both disappointment and cautious optimism. While some find the episode underwhelming, others see potential for the season finale. Echo reuniting with other …
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Are The New Lost Arts Good? + More News W/ @NolanTCG
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What will win the 10th YCSJ? + The new Handtrap isn't good + The Weeks Yugioh News w/ @NolanTCG
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127. The Bad Batch: S3 E13 | Into the Breach
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This episode of Duel of the Ranks delves into the latest episode of The Bad Batch Season 3, Episode 13: "Into the Breach." Amanda, Brian, Brody, and Luke explore everything from character development to narrative pacing, and express mixed sentiments about the direction of the show. The conversation oscillates between anticipation for the finale and…
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126. The Bad Batch: S3 E12 | Juggernaut
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Brian and Amanda dive deep into The Bad Batch Season 3, Episode 12: "Juggernaut." The hosts are joined by returning guests Luke, Alanis and Darth Choco, adding dynamic perspectives to the conversation. Our guests express disappointment in the episode's perceived lack of progression and missed oppo…
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Yugioh's Newest Handtrap + All the Cards from Legacy of Destruction Revealed w/ @NolanTCG
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Brian and Amanda debate the merits of episodes 8 and 9 of The Bad Batch season 3. An important discussion on what constitutes “filler” helps rationalize “Bad Territory” and helps us appreciate the details of the episode, such as the atmosphere and character design, while acknowledging the roundabout plot development. As major Asajj Ventress fans, "…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, we discuss episodes 6 and 7 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3. Brian, Amanda, and Brody share their initial thoughts on the episodes, dissecting references, animation style, returning characters, plot developments, and action sequences. They also analyze how these episodes fit into the larger Star War…
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Hosts Brody and Brody discuss the fifth episode of season 3 of "The Bad Batch" titled "The Return." Is it filler, or does the situation advance the characters forward in a meaningful way? With Omega and Crosshair back in the batch, the conflict revolves around unresolved tension between Hunter and his "prodigal brother." Brody argues that "The Bad …
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Brian and Amanda discuss episodes 10 and 11 of The Bad Batch Season 3. Join us as we debate ranks and hot takes from "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return." To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https…
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Brian, Amanda, and Brody dive into the fourth episode of season 3 of "The Bad Batch," titled "A Different Approach." The episode follows Omega and Crosshair as they escape a base but crash on a perilous planet. Forced to work together, they navigate the dangers and bicker over tactics while trying to find a way off-world. The episode eventually reu…
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We Have A New Banlist + A New Meta Deck Incoming? W/ @NolanTCG & @braggioh
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So They Hit Fire? April 2024 Banlist Reaction
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120. The Bad Batch: Season 3 Episodes 1-3
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Brian and Amanda discuss their initial reactions to the season 3 premiere of The Bad Batch. They analyze how the first three episodes set the stage for the final season, focusing on Omega being experimented on at Mount Tantiss, Wrecker and Hunter finding young clones struggling to survive, and the escape attempt with Crosshair while Emperor Palpati…
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119. The Clone Wars: S2 E20-22 | Boba Fett
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Brian, Amanda and Brody tackle the three-part arc concluding The Clone Wars season 2 finale. Amanda throws shade on the animation and acting, but finds herself drawn to Aurra Sing's portrayal and her connection to Hondo Ohnaka. Brody, on the other hand, is a Boba Fett champion, praising the character's development and the flicker of hope extinguish…
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Will 2025 Be The Year Of Water? + More News W/ @NolanTCG & @braggioh
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118. The Clone Wars: S2 E18-19 | Attack of the Zillo Beast
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Brian, Amanda, and Brody delve into a two-part Clone Wars arc centered around the colossal Zillo Beast. This monstrous creature is unearthed by a new Republic weapon, sparking a debate about its fate. The ethical dilemma takes center stage as the giant escapes and wreaks havoc on Coruscant. The discussion goes beyond the monster-on-a-rampage trope,…
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117. The Clone Wars: S2 E16 & 17 | Cat and Mouse & Bounty Hunters
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Brian and Amanda delve into two enthralling episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, season two. "Cat and Mouse" sparks their interest with its thematic parallels to The Last Jedi. The episode introduces the formidable villain Admiral Trench and marks the true chronological beginning of the season. "Bounty Hunters" takes a different turn, channeling …
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We're banned from Japanese tournaments + Predicting the next ban list + More News w/ @NolanTCG
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2024 Mega Tins + Our Spicy Food Preferences + The Weeks Yugioh News w/ @NolanTCG
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Gimmick Puppets Can FTK Now? + Master Duel Duelist Cup + More w/ @NolanTCG
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YCS Sydney 2024 Recap + This Weeks News W/ @NolanTCG
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The best Master Duel event ever + YCS Vegas reaction + Yugioh TCG and OCG News w/ @NolanTCG
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UDS and YCS Vegas Reaction + What Decks Need Reprints?
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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/ZW3yqSDGBh Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TEAMC4G 0:00 - Our Week In Yugioh 12:13 - Oceanics Announced 16:31 - UDS Final 20:23 - Team YCS Day 1 30:12 - OCG Card News 36:45 - Questions from our discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Is Battles Of Legends A Good Set? + More News w/NolanTCG and Hazmat
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VR coming to Duel Links + The weeks Yugioh OCG, TCG and Master Duel News
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Exodia is Back + New Yugioh Anime + The Rest of the weeks OCG, TCG and Master Duel News w/ @NolanTCG
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Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/ZW3yqSDGBh Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TEAMC4G 0:00 Our Week 10:28 MD news 12:00 Exodia in Tokyo Dome 29:49 Dragon of Soul and Pride 32:30 Anime Demo 41:20 Your Questions & Poll Result Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Phantom Nightmare Fully Revealed + The Weeks Yugioh OCG, TCG and Master Duel News w/ @NolanTCG
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116. The Clone Wars: S2E15 | Senate Murders
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Amanda and Brian discuss and debate The Clone Wars episode 'Senate Murders' of Season 2, and Padme's journey of looking for WHO killed Senator Onaconda Farr!? On top of this, Brian and Amanda also discussed The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer, their predictions for the season, and their theories based on the trailer! VENTRESS LIVES! To stay up-to-date o…
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115. The Clone Wars: S2E12-14 | The Mandalore Plot
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Brody and Brian review The Mandalore Plot arc of The Clone Wars Season 2. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en…
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