Best Oehler Podcasts (2024)

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Dreaming up the future of X-Wing (feat. Andrew Oehler) 1:43:57

10d ago1:43:57

1:43:57

This week's episode I talk with Andrew about what kind of wacky things we'd like to see in X-Wing in the future. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Stirring up hot takes post worlds (feat. Duncan Howard) 1:42:36

18m ago1:42:36

1:42:36

Duncan and I do a post worlds recap and talk about how to address the meta after the 2024 worlds tournament. Also a lot of hot takes.Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Unexpected Music 13:58

8d ago13:58

13:58

If you listen closely, you can hear music all around you. Sound artists Francisco Lopez and Barbara Ellison place this idea at the center of their crafts through sound installations, workshops, and performances. They each create compositions through their discoveries in deep listening and conjure new meaning from existing environments and recording…

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The 2024 Worlds Meta as defined by an idiot and a bad list player (feat. Crispy) 1:59:27

1M ago1:59:27

1:59:27

In this episode, Chrispy and I go deep into what we think the worlds meta is going to look like. This is going to age poorly. I'm ok with that. Also, apologies to Nick Sperry in advance. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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I hard sell a former player on returning to the game (feat. Asa Graf) 2:09:14

1M ago2:09:14

2:09:14

On this episode of the podcast, I try to find the deep lore of the meme feedback@backtodials, with one of the OG podcasters. We also talk about X-Wing, and I convince Asa to play x-wing again. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Discussing new objective play while drinking (feat. Ryan Staniszewski) 2:11:11

2M ago2:11:11

2:11:11

Ryan comes on and gets drunk while experiencing OCX PTSD. In this podcast we do a deep dive on objective play in competitive X-Wing now that its been out for a few years.Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Talking about X-Wing with a former FFG employee (feat. Matt Holland) 2:00:57

2M ago2:00:57

2:00:57

This week's episode features Matt Holland, former FFG OP/community manager for X-Wing and other Star Wars games. We talk about what its like to manage our community as well as a lot of the intricacies on what it was like working for FFG while they were making X-Wing. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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When the World Champion likes to make obscene lists (feat. Niklas Good) 1:45:12

2M ago1:45:12

1:45:12

This week I interview the 2023 (and current world champion) Niklas Good, and we talk about list building, the pressures of being a world champion, and dunking on Americans (sorry). Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before points updates were made, so some of this discussion was obsoleted before the episode went live. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠…

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Trying not ranting about scum and villainy (feat. Cam Murray) 2:18:44

2M ago2:18:44

2:18:44

In this weeks episode of the podcast, I talk to Cam Murray, one of the top Canadian players in the world, and one of my close X-Wing friends. We discuss how to prepare for tournaments, list building, and silver bullets. (Stick around until the end to listen to Cam's rant about scum if you've never heard it). Episodes for each season go live Monday …

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The makings of a good meta (feat. Marcel Manzano) 1:52:57

3M ago1:52:57

1:52:57

This week's guest is Marcel Manzano, longtime host of Gold Squadron Podcast, and a classic top player in X-Wing. This week we talk about the requirements of a healthy meta, and the value of going to events and interacting with the community. Episodes for each season go live Monday mornings at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access v…

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Two game designers talk around X-Wing (feat. Josh Derksen) 2:27:34

3M ago2:27:34

2:27:34

On this weeks episode of the podcast, I interview Josh Derksen, the creator of Heroes of the Aturi Cluster, maybe the greatest fan-made game mode ever created. We talk about game design, and get his hot takes on 2.5 as a game designer. Episodes for each season go live Monday mornings at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access videos Sa…

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I am a bad podcast host (feat. Nick Sperry) 1:48:04

3M ago1:48:04

1:48:04

Kicking the new season off wrong, in this episode of the podcast I can't even get my guest's name right. This week's guest is Nick Sperry, one of the people behind 312 Squadron, an X-Wing YouTube and twitch channel that focuses a lot on competitive play, along with recently starting a podcast of their own. In this week I yell at clouds as an old ma…

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Tim Oehlers talks about his Christmas music cd available online 13:13

4M ago13:13

13:13

Tim Oehlers talks with Fred about Christmas music which is available onlilne and the story behind the song "Fruitcake"By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Episode 12: James B. (JimBob) 2:20:30

5M ago2:20:30

2:20:30

This weeks guest is JimBob, the creator of the Infinite Arenas website, and most recently community hub site xwhub.com. We go into the psyche of a basement x-wing player and what that means to the tournament player.

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Episode 11: Kris Mitchell 1:57:18

5M ago1:57:18

1:57:18

This week's guest is Kris Mitchell, the Euro tournament overlord who also happens to be one of the official rules question persons. We somehow don't talk about rules at all and instead talk about cooking. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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Joey "Hot Rod" De La Rosa of Harlem Globetrotters speaks with Fred 13:59

5M ago13:59

13:59

Joey "Hot Rod" De La Rosa of Harlem Globetrotters speaks with Fred about their upcoming appearance in Toledo on Dec 29th at Huntington Arena. Tickets are available online now. Joey also talks about his career and how he became involved in basketball and the Globetrotters.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Episode 10: Daniel Lim (Isophane) 1:51:02

5M ago1:51:02

1:51:02

Today's guest is the legendary isophane, a long time supporter of the game and community, who is most recently known for the isoplane initiative. Please support or apply for the isoplane initiative here: https://www.xwing.life/ Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturday…

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Episode 9: Dión Morales 2:04:04

5M ago2:04:04

2:04:04

Today's guest is Dión Morales, founder and host of the Gold Squadron Podcast, a trailblazer and gold standard for tournament broadcasting, and perhaps the most important community leader in X-Wing. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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Lights Before Christmas opens this Friday November 17th 14:16

5M ago14:16

14:16

The Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas opens this Friday November 17th. For information on tickets, and special events during Light Before Christmas go to toledozoo.comBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Episode 8: Louis Leong 2:25:24

5M ago2:25:24

2:25:24

Today's guest is THE GUY if you want to get cool swag for the game of X-Wing. In today's episode we talk about prize support, what players really want, and how to make players spend more money. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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Episode 7: Christopher Patrick (Chrispy) 2:30:36

5M ago2:30:36

2:30:36

We're COOKING! This week on the podcast I have Chrispy, a well known online player who also has the same creative energy as me when it comes to list building. We go into what its like be a college student playing x-wing and the perils of online play. The Cooking Results: Chrispy 1 Chrispy 2 Chrispy 3 Chrispy 4 Episodes are scheduled to go live EVER…

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Chuck Riepenhoff of Second Hand Mojo previews the band's new release 14:43

5M ago14:43

14:43

Chuck Riepenhoff of Second Hand Mojo previews the band's new release "Good Vibes" with Fred LeFebvre. The band has upcoming shows in the area and their music is available for streaming online. Website is secondhandmojo.comBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Episode 6: Minh Phan (Funwok) 1:52:49

6M ago1:52:49

1:52:49

In this episode I talk to Funwok about X-Wing, the German X-Wing scene, and being a troll. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Episode 5: Bartosz Wójcicki 2:26:30

6M ago2:26:30

2:26:30

In today's episode, we talk to Bartosz Wójcicki, a polish X-Wing player and one of the best players out of Europe. We talk about how X-Wing is different in Europe and how to grow a the community. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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Episode 4: Duncan Howard 2:04:33

6M ago2:04:33

2:04:33

In today's episode, we talk to Duncan Howard, another incredible X-Wing player and talk to him about his inferiority complex and the allegations of him being a worse player than Paul Heaver. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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Episode 3: Oliver Pocknell 1:37:21

7M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

In today's episode we talk to former X-Wing world champion Oliver Pocknell, the state of aces, how everyone hates England, and why cafes are the future of X-Wing. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Episode 2: Ryan Farmer 1:15:05

7M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Today I talk about Ryan Farmer, former podcast host of Fly Better Podcast, and get caught up on what he's doing, what he's flying, and his feelings about the community. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.…

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Whitehead/Mac visits with Fred to talk about their new EP CD 15:51

7M ago15:51

15:51

Whitehead/Mac visits with Fred to talk about their new EP CD which includes the new single "Dancin' In The Living Room" John McAfee and Danny Whitehead talk about their musical influences and how this CD came about. It's available wherever the band appears, online, and at Music Go Round and Hip To The Groove.…

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Episode 1: Paul Heaver 2:02:37

7M ago2:02:37

2:02:37

In this episode, I talk to the 3 time X-Wing world champ about what its like being a world champ, x-wing vs chess, and deterministic play in the game. Episodes are scheduled to go live EVERY Monday morning at 7am EST. Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for early access videos Saturdays at 9pm EST.

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Fred speaks with "Law Dog" about a Buffalo Soldier Monument fund drive 7:02

7M ago7:02

7:02

Fred speaks with "Law Dog" about a Buffalo Soldier Monument fund drive being held through gofundme. The Lehigh Valley chapter of Buffalo Soldiers wants to erect the monumnet to honor the original Buffalo Soldiers who served from that area of the country and all who served since 1866. https://www.gofundme.com/f/monument-for-buffalo-soilders-africana…

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Fred speaks with Connecting Kids To Meals about Hunger Action Month 8:54

7M ago8:54

8:54

Fred speaks with Connecting Kids To Meals about Hunger Action Month. Wendi and Kevin detail efforts to win a Land Rover Defender to help deliver meals to thousands of children in Northwest Ohio. The organization also is in the midst of a fundraising drive with a corporate supporter offering to match up to $170,000 in donations.…

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Episode 0: Chris Allen 3:14:03

7M ago3:14:03

3:14:03

In the inaugural episode of the podcast, we talk to Chris Allen, our community's chief trouble maker and tournament numbers robot, notable X-Wing community member and lover of dead games. I try to get the goods on him while he talks about his love of Star Wars Squadrons, and hatred of the Star Wars movies. I don't know what I'm doing. Chris's Reddi…

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USA Boxing is in Toledo all week. Mike Campbell gives Fred the details. 13:12

9M ago13:12

13:12

All week USA Boxing will be in Toledo at Glass City Center with Woman's bouts daily. at noon and 6p in three rings. Check out the Toledo women participating in all age categories. Information available at usa.boxing.orgBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Anna from Inspired Lumber Workshop delivers Fred's new T-Shirts 9:31

9M ago9:31

9:31

Fred had some new "B is silent" t-shirts created by Inspired Lumber Workshop and Anna stopped by to deliver them. She talked about the craft classes being offered and how a lumber workshop is able to create such cool t-shirts. Fred explains his giveaway plans for the new shirts.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Kingston celebrating 25 years in Perrysburg with a party 7:22

11M ago7:22

7:22

Kingston celebrating 25 years in Perrysburg with a partyBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Kingston Perrysburg is celebrating 25 years with a party for the public. 7:22

11M ago7:22

7:22

Kingston Perrysburg is celebrating 25 years with a party for the public this Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 at the facility at 333 E Boundary across from Woodlands Park.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Pastor Foster talks about the "It Doesn't Hurt To Laugh" comedy show June 24th 6:34

11M ago6:34

6:34

Pastor William Foster talks about an upcoming family friendly comedy show "It Doesn't Hurt To Laugh". Tickets available on eventbrite are $25, $30 purchased at the door. Comedians Donald "Fo Sho" Martin, K Webb, Josiah Jones, and Eric Saunders will entertain.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Tom Names is running for Toledo District 5 council seat 8:27

11M ago8:27

8:27

Fred speaks with Tom Names about his run for Toledo council district 5, a seat currently held by Sam Melden. Tom talks about his platform and what his priorities are for council.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Strange Generation releases its' first single 11:50

11M ago11:50

11:50

Local rock band, Strange Generation, released its' first single today (June 9) and spoke with Fred about the song, the band, and future plans. "Living The Dream" is available wherever music is streamed and also on StrangeGeneration.com and the band's Facebook page.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Dan Pt 2 Wilczynski interview 3:53

12M ago3:53

3:53

Dan Pt 2 Wilczynski interviewBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Pt 3 Dan Wilczynski interview 8:27

12M ago8:27

8:27

Pt 3 Dan Wilczynski interviewBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Fred speaks with Dan Wilczynski, candidate for District 9 congressional seat 7:47

12M ago7:47

7:47

Fred speaks with Dan Wilczynski, candidate for District 9 congressional seatBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Habitat For Humanity's Erin and Kelly spoke with Fred about their mission 10:58

1y ago10:58

10:58

Habitat For Humanity's Erin and Kelly spoke with Fred about their mission and how important volunteers are to the organization. Also information on how you can donate, become a team member, and upcoming build opportunities.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Gathered Glass owners Adam and Mike speak with Fred about upcoming warehouse sale. 15:55

1y ago15:55

15:55

Gathered Glass owners Adam and Mike speak with Fred about upcoming warehouse sale, classes, and their work in glass and metal. The warehouse sale is this Saturday April 29 from 1p-4p and is open to the public at their studio 23 N Huron next to The Blarney in downtown Toledo.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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The Program's Tramain Rayford speaks with Fred about upcoming events 16:15

1y ago16:15

16:15

The Program is an organization committed to improving the lives of young men and women with real world experience and teachings. Tramain Rayford speaks with Fred about upcoming opportunities for young Toledoans this Summer.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Terry Crosby speaks with Fred about his work with Taylor Automotive Family 14:20

1y ago14:20

14:20

Terry Crosby spent some time with Fred speaking about his community work on behalf of Taylor Automotive Family and an upcoming internet interview about his life. Terry played football and basketball for TPS and later Pro basketball in England and Europe. On his return home he became a community ambassador for Taylor.…

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Kathy Mull speaks with Fred about Sexual Abuse Awareness Month 8:38

1y ago8:38

8:38

Kathy Mull of The Cocoon in Bowling Green speaks about April being Sexual Abuse Awareness Month and the events the organization will be holding this month. For information use the website wwwlthecocoon.orgBy 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Adam Ragle talks about an upcoming Open House at Sight Center 12:08

1y ago12:08

12:08

Adam Ragle who operates The Shop at the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio talks about exciting new products and upcoming OrCam demos on March 31 beginning at 10a. You can set an appointment by calling 419-720-3937By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)

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Tony Esposito Pt 2 6:21

1y ago6:21

6:21

Tony Esposito speaks with Fred about job opportunities in skilled labor positions like plumbing, welding, HVAC etc offered by the piping industry.By 1370 WSPD (WSPD-AM)