RVA Returners Podcasts

Chris and John are getting ready for the first RERAISE event and the return to Organized Play!!By RVA Returners

Ace Detectives Chris and John are joined by Matt Rice from the Lakeside office to break down the upcoming competitive season and talk cards we are looking forward to playing from the latest Opus XVI release!By RVA Returners

Back in the saddle again! Chris and John are back in this colossal episode with a pile of Opus 16 spoilers to review, the OCTGN State of the Union, and a recap of Bahamut Brawl! Sorry not sorry for this giant episode and our rants and ramblings about FFVI Pixel Remaster!By RVA Returners

Chris stops by the local precinct in NC and records a cast in person this week as we talk locals, Opus XV, and cover our main topic: the first class of the RVA Returners FFTCG Hall of Fame inductees! What cards make the list to land in the hall of the greats?By RVA Returners

A quick episode recapping Snugsy's trip to Haunted Hotel, brief spoiler and news segments!By RVA Returners

This week the lads discuss the upcoming Haunted Hotel event, dig deep into spoilers, and touch on the state of the game.Main topic: Discussing the evolution and prevalence of "free play" and the speed of the game.By RVA Returners

Join the detectives as they cover the scoop on the FFX Starter reveal, "Opus XVI" discussion, FF7 starter revealed cards, League of Light talk, etc.By RVA Returners

Chris and John are back in the saddle after John's big move to North Carolina! We cover recent news, R4 results, and catch Chris up on the Opus XIV meta so far.By RVA Returners

This week the boys discuss oodles of spoilers, a trip to the south, and the return of the Spark.By RVA Returners

The boys are back after Episode 100 - bringing you updates on FFTCG news, the future of the cast, and getting back to "normal."By RVA Returners

"The News" special intro for RVA Centennial Episode #100By RVA Returners

Our enormous centennial celebration episode is finally here. Episode 100 includes a look back and history of the podcast with plenty of cameos, memories, and laughs along the way. Thank you to each and every person who has ever listened to an episode of the RVA Returners podcast. You are all very special to us! Here's to you!…

Collin Rupert stops by the cast to discuss initial impressions and hot takes on Opus XIII cards after the first test weekend on FFDecks. We've already been plenty right (and plenty wrong) about lots of things!By RVA Returners

On part 2 of Episode 98 our special guest James Lockwood talks with Chris and John all about what got them into Final Fantasy and what FFTCG means to them!By RVA Returners

Special guest James Lockwood joins us to talk first impressions on a large crop of Opus XIII cards in part one of a MASSIVE episode! Part two contains our main topic - all about what the Final Fantasy franchise means to us.By RVA Returners

This week it's Tool Time with Foreman Galloway! Special guest Ryan Galloway joins Chris and John to talk spoilers and being competitive vs casual at all sorts of games. Dive deep into board games on the second half of this week's cast!By RVA Returners

Chris and John discuss dead card games and their unexpected revival during the pandemic.By RVA Returners

RVA Returners: REMAKE is here - an all new take on your favorite FFTCG podcast. In a world where there just isn't as much going on for the TCG, the Returners look forward and branch off into a few other ideas to keep the lights on. Don't worry, we'll still cover your FFTCG news and spoilers, as well as talk big events. Check it out and let us know …

Chris and John talk about exploring the massive Discovery Zone that is Opus XII so far.By RVA Returners

The detectives are back, and the case of the missing Opus XII is solved! We break down the new set and what we are excited to try, what we've seen so far, and what we already know we were wrong about. Get a head start on Opus XII here!By RVA Returners

Thar she blows! It's a whale of a cast as we clock in just over two and a half hours on this Opus XI wrap-up cast with special guest Travis Pfeifer. We talk about tons of exciting new Opus XII cards and about what the meta looks like towards the end of Opus XI.By RVA Returners

Spoilers are coming hot and heavy as we approach the supply drop that is Opus XII. Chris and John catch up on the last month and a half in quarantine, spoilers, events, and more!By RVA Returners

Live from Quarantine - this week the detectives talk about being stuck at home, pretend they know how to scat, and mull over some Opus XII spoilers.By RVA Returners

Chris and John are joined by the newest cop on the beat, Duncan Strawberry A.K.A. long-time friend of the cast Dillan Straabe! We talk a bit about what we're doing in quarantine and if it's just too soon for Opus XII.By RVA Returners

This week the detectives have some questions and we need answers. The interrogation of Shadow Greg is underway as we discuss our recent win-a-box and activities with special guest and long-time friend of the cast Greg Cole.By RVA Returners

John and Chris return after a bit of a hiatus and things have gotten downright unrecognizable! We catch up with the Ace Detectives after a month off the case and talk about pretty much everything except FF7 Remake spoilers! Enjoy!By RVA Returners

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This week on a special episode of RVA Returners, chief correspondent Matt Okimoto joins Chris and John as they catch up on worlds and take a deep dive into the off-season.By RVA Returners

This week our heroes discuss the state of the game, innovating, and bans - who should go, who should stay, and who may be allowed to come back home.By RVA Returners

Top Brass stops by this week to restore the full strength of the RVA Returners as Adam Lane joins the boys to discuss Ultros Cup, Worlds, Opus XI spoilers, and more!By RVA Returners

Check out this promo for the upcoming biggest event of the season! This week the boys are joined by Ben Parrot, Kyle Peters and Kody Snodgras to talk Worlds.By RVA Returners

This week the boys take a look back at the wild ride that has been Opus IX.By RVA Returners

This week the boys are up to their stylish, old-timey hats in spoilers and talk about Nationals!By RVA Returners

This special edition broadcast is all about Nationals predictions and spoilers with a lot of fun mixed in along the way.By RVA Returners

This week Adam Duncan joins us to help crack the Nationals case! We discuss a new crop of Opus X spoilers, talk about Euros, and use some new clues to look towards a Nats meta.By RVA Returners

Don and Ritz are on the case after receiving a letter from Sweden. This week's main topic is the first in our "Road to Nats" series where we will discuss the different aspects of preparing for the two-deck format coming up at Nationals.By RVA Returners

This week the newest member of the NA Worlds team, Emmanuel Onate, joins the Returners to talk Earth CC recap, spoilers, and the new look of the Opus 9 meta!By RVA Returners

This week the boys discuss Opus X spoilers, celebrate new additions to the team, and speculate wildly about Arizona CC.By RVA Returners

This week the gang is joined by fellow Returner Steven Arboleda and the Manderville Man himself Andy Carmona to discuss LQs, Returner's Hideout Season 1, and share tips for keeping play clean.By RVA Returners

This week Nick Schnell aka Constable Kitty McCreary joins Don and Ritz to talk about LQs and what a Rikku-free world may look like.By RVA Returners

This week the gang is back to talk about what the game would look like if sets were rotated out.By RVA Returners

This week we are joined by the newest member of the worlds team Kody Snodgras and go over our experiences at GenconBy RVA Returners

This week the boys talk about stand out cards of Opus 9 so far in the metaBy RVA Returners

This week Don and Ritz are back again to discuss initial Opus IX impressionsBy RVA Returners

True Detectives are on the case covering all things this week in FFTCG. Opus IX is now out and we say goodbye to Opus VIIIBy RVA Returners