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Data Reaper Podcast Episodes

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 184
We’ve had our first patch of the Heroes of Starcraft mini-set! Join ZachO and Squash as they review the new state of the meta. You can subscribe to the podcast on these platforms: Anchor [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 183
The Heroes of Starcraft miniset has launched, and with it has come a brand new metagame with many classes enjoying their new cards. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a deep dive into the [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 182
The new StarCraft miniset is launching TODAY! Join ZachO and Squash as they review the new cards for each class as well as a deep-dive into what to expect from each of the three factions [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 181
The Great Dark Beyond metagame has mostly settled, but a few interesting new things have begun to emerge from the darkness of space. Join ZachO and Squash as they dive into the state of standard [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 180
ZachO and Squash are back, but this time they are here to yap about the game as a whole. Join us for a retrospective on the last year in Hearthstone and what we hope to [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 179
The Great Dark Beyond metagame is settling in for a holiday break, and ZachO and Squash have returned to discuss the most recent patch. Join us to learn about the best and worst decks, and [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 178
With the World Championships coming up, The Great Dark Beyond has settled into a metagame featuring multiple dominant, polarizing archetypes. Join ZachO and Squash as they dig into the data while covering the current standard [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 177
The Great Dark Beyond’s first major patch has dropped, and things have certainly shaken up in Hearthstone’s standard metagame. Join ZachO and Squash as they explore the state of all 11 classes. You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 176
The Great Dark Beyond has launched and Squash and ZachO are here to give their early impressions on how things are shaping up. Is this expansion a galactic success or a black hole of darkness? [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 175
The Great Dark Beyond is imminent, and a galactic change to the meta is coming soon. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a look at all of the new cards for the exciting new [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 174
The Perils in Paradise meta is winding down after the miniset and several balance patches. Join ZachO and Squash as they review a surprisingly balanced and strong metagame as we also look ahead to the [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 173
The Traveling Travel Agency miniset has launched and a new (?) meta is taking shape. Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the developments and how the miniset has changed the standard format. You [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 172
The Perils in Paradise miniset is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they go class by class reviewing the new cards coming in The Traveling Travel Agency. You can subscribe to the podcast on [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 171
The Perils in Paradise meta has begun to settle down after the most recent balance patch. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a look at how things are looking right now as long as [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 170
The first balance patch of the Perils in Paradise meta has arrived. Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the changes and how they are impactful the game thus far. You can subscribe to [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 169
The Perils in Paradise meta has settled down ahead of the first balance patch. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a look at the current meta, and what they believe needs changed in the [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 168
Perils in Paradise is here and a…new? meta is forming. Join ZachO and Squash as they review the developments in each class and discuss what the future of this expansion may hold. You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 167
Perils in Paradise is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they review the set one class at a time, highlighting their favorite cards and predicting what will be powerful in the new meta. You [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 166
In the lead-up to Perils in Paradise, ZachO takes a deep dive on the balance patches throughout Whizbang’s Workshop to figure out how we got here, what we can do better, and what balance philosophy [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 164
The Whizbang’s Workshop meta is winding down and ZachO has some updates on how the format is stabilizing. Listen to the end to also hear Zach and Squash’s thoughts on the new Twist mode Whizbang’s [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 163
The Data Reaper podcast is back after a miniset and a nerf patch that have thrown some new wrinkles into the meta. Join ZachO and Squash as they take a deep dive into the current [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 162
The Whizbang’s Workshop miniset is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they go class by class reviewing the new cards and how they might shake up the meta. You can subscribe to the podcast [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 161
The meta is starting to take shape after the most recent balance patch, and Reno Warrior is public enemy #1. Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the meta and the different decks that are [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 160
ZachO and Squash review the new meta after the balance patch that hoped to add more player agency to the game. How are things looking in the first week? Tune in to find out! [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 159
Three weeks into Whizbang’s Workshop, ZachO has a firm grasp of the meta. Tune in to hear a class-by-class breakdown and the definitive winners and losers from the first balance patch. You can subscribe [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 158
Join ZachO and Squash as the Hearthstone meta goes on a shopping spree! Is there anything out there that can dethrone the meta tyrant of Demon Hunter? Tune in to find out. You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 157
Whizbang’s Workshop and the Year of the Pegasus are here! ZachO and Squash cover their first impressions of the new meta in this MASSIVE new episode! You can subscribe to the podcast on these [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 156
Whizbang’s Workshop is right around the corner! Join Squash and ZachO as they give their first impressions of each of the class sets for the upcoming expansion. You can subscribe to the podcast on [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 155
We are in the final weeks of this standard meta, but things are happening! ZachO and Squash go over the state of the meta after the recent wacky balance patch and what to expect as [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 154
The Year of the Pegasus is imminent! Join ZachO and Squash as they discuss the upcoming changes to the Core Set and what they might mean for this new 10th year of Hearthstone. You [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 153
A massive balance patch hit the standard meta this past week and some significant meta developments are underway. But did the patch increase diversity in the meta, or actually make things even more narrow? [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 152
The Deepholm miniset has launched and there are dramatic new developments in the meta. A new dew-o of decks are threatening the format, tune in to hear how things are looking so far! You [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 151
The Deepholm miniset is on its way! ZachO and Squash take a deep dive and analyze the new cards class by class. You can subscribe to the podcast on these platforms: Anchor | Breaker [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 150
Rogues keep on excavating and Druids keep on ramping, but what else is going on in the meta? Tune in until the end to hear ZachO’s explanation of why we need more sponges in Hearthstone. [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 149
Squash and ZachO dive into the meta where there’s a whole lot of digging going on, as well as look into the future with what they’d like to see as Hearthstone brings in 2024. [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 148
A new host has arrived and the showdown in the Badlands has begun, so the Data Reaper podcast is back to cover all of the newest meta developments. You can subscribe to the podcast [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 147
Playing in a tournament has never been easier. Check out Mobius! https://www.playmobius.co/vicious We’re back and ready for a showdown. A new expansion is right around the corner! You can subscribe to the podcast on these [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 146
A balance patch has dropped, but unfortunate timing meant one deck was missed! We give both sides of the battle all the information they need to try and beat Yogg or be Yogg. You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 145
The miniset has arrived and a balance patch is already on the way! A certain Old God is taking over, but there’s an even bigger monster at top ranks… You can subscribe to the podcast [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 144
In this episode we discuss two important topics: what to do in a power outage and how the classes are fighting things out after the nerfs to Hunter. You can subscribe to the podcast on [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 143
Hound Hunter’s reign of terror has ended, giving Standard a fresh look. A new most popular class, hidden meta-breakers, and the return of an archetype many thought was dead. You can subscribe to the podcast [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 142
A monstrous patch brought new content, new expansion, new buffs, and an old archetype. In this episode we breakdown the meta of a post-patch world – starting with the incredibly popular Control Warrior! You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 141
Hunter’s dominance in the post-patch meta is no surprise, but a class written-off by many is ready to shake things up. We discuss everything going on after a very exciting launch to TITANS! You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 140
It’s time for the first podcast of TITANS! We take a look at the numbers and tell you what’s working, what isn’t, and why ZachO was secretly right about Mech Rogue all along. You can [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 139
Today is the day! The TITANS expansion has arrived, and we give one final overview of the set… You can subscribe to the podcast on these platforms: Anchor | Breaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 138
The Festivals of Legends is ready for a final encore. A major discovery might shake up the entire meta. Is there really a new best deck? We also discuss some of the freshly revealed cards [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 137
The nerf to Whomper has made a huge impact on the Standard meta and we discuss all the ramifications. It’s also time to rate the new Titans! These cards are strong… but which is the [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 136
A NEW FORMAT. A NEW EXPANSION. A NEW THREAT TO THE META? Let’s talk about everything that’s happening after the latest Hearthstone content patch. You can subscribe to the podcast on these platforms: Anchor | [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 135
A new mode is coming soon!! But first we have to talk about the twists and turns of Standard Hearthstone… You can subscribe to the podcast on these platforms: Anchor | Breaker | Google Podcasts [Read More…]

vS Data Reaper Podcast: Episode 134
The Audiopocalypse mini-set has shaken things up, and we discuss where things have landed. Beyond the purely obvious, there are a few big surprises… You can subscribe to the podcast on these platforms: Anchor | [Read More…]