Judge Call Podcast

Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz and Bartłomiej Wieszok
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Welcome to Judge Call — the podcast dedicated to everything Flesh and Blood TCG from a judge’s perspective. Hosted by Bartłomiej (Level 2 Judge) and Bartosz (Level 2 Judge), this show dives deep into the rules, rulings, and real‑world scenarios that shape our favourite game. Whether you're a player who wants to understand the game better, a judge looking to sharpen your skills, or someone curious about what happens behind the scenes at events, Judge Call Podcast is your go‑to source for thoughtful, accessible, and occasionally silly judge talk. Join Bartłomiej and Bartosz as they break down the game we all love — one ruling at a time.

  1. Sep 12

    The Berlin Briefing with Gwen De Schepper

    Episode 15 is a summer‑conference special recorded live at the Judge European Georegion Conference in Berlin. For this milestone episode, we sit down with Gwen De Schepper, our own Judge Community Manager, The interview explores Gwen’s journey in the program, her day‑to‑day responsibilities, and the broader impact of her work across regions. Listeners get a closer look at how she approaches community building, supports judges at all levels, and steers the ongoing development of the program. It’s a chance to understand not just the role, but the person behind it — her motivations, her perspective on the current state of the judge ecosystem, and her hopes for what comes next. Alongside the interview, the episode captures the unique energy of the Berlin conference: judges gathering, learning, connecting, and shaping the future together. It’s a snapshot of the program at its best — collaborative, evolving, and full of people who care deeply about the game and each other. --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us both soonest: World Championships Paris See Bart soonest at: World Premiere Seoul, Calling Kyoto

    The Berlin Briefing with Gwen De Schepper

  2. Aug 26

    Calling Hamburg Calls to Warrior Mastery

    Episode 14 is packed with event energy. We kick things off with a recap of what’s been happening lately — especially our time at Calling Hamburg, where Bartosz took on a brand‑new role as Experience Coordinator. We break down what that role means, why it matters, and how the weekend went from the inside. Spoiler season is in full swing, so we talk about the hype around the newest reveals before diving into the main topic: the Mastery Pack: Warrior release notes. Expect highlights, judge‑focused insights, and practical examples that help make sense of the new mechanics. We wrap not with a listener question this time, but with a call straight from Calling Hamburg, tying the episode back to where it started. --- Episode related links --- Mastery Pack Warrior release notes - https://fabtcg.com/rules-and-policy-center/release-notes/mastery-pack-warrior/ --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us both soonest: Europe Georegion Conference in Berlin, World Championships Paris See Bart soonest at: World Premiere Seoul

    Calling Hamburg Calls to Warrior Mastery

  3. Aug 12

    Replacement Effects: Because Why Start Easy After Vacation

    We’re back from summer and back in our home “studio”, and we’re jumping straight into one of the spiciest judge topics out there: replacement effects. They’re everywhere, they’re tricky, and they love showing up exactly when players least expect them. In this episode, we unpack how replacement effects actually work, why they matter, and how to navigate them without getting lost in the rules jungle. Expect lots of examples, lots of nuance, and probably a few moments where we ask ourselves whether we’re making this more complicated than it needs to be. We also catch up on life, judging, events, and the latest FAB news — including the Mastery Pack Warrior and new articles on the FAB TCG website. --- Episode related links --- Rules and Policy - Flesh and Blood | Rules and Policy --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us both soonest: Calling Hamburg

    Replacement Effects: Because Why Start Easy After Vacation

  4. Jul 29

    Summer Signals: From Montreal to Edinburgh

    A summer special episode with two cities, two countries, and a lot of community insight. The main segment was recorded in Montreal, Canada, where Bartosz sat down with Kelsie Tandubuana — a fellow judge and admin he previously worked with during the World Premiere in Prague. Kelsie shares her path through judging and event administration and how the Montreal scene has grown into one of the most welcoming and competitive communities in Canada. If you’re planning a visit, Kelsie also gives a rundown of where to play in Montreal, what local stores offer, and what makes the city’s TCG culture unique. The intro and outro were recorded later in Edinburgh, right after the final day of calling. Bartosz and Bartłomiej recap the latest results, share a quick update on judging plans for the summer. A cross‑continental episode with stories, practical insights, and a look at judging from two perspectives. --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us both soonest: Calling Hamburg

    Summer Signals: From Montreal to Edinburgh

  5. Jul 8

    Meet Your New European JCR Lead: Niklas Joins the Call

    Episode 11 brings a special moment for Judge Call: our first interview. We sit down with Niklas Bengtsson, the new European Judge Community Representative Lead, for a conversation about who he is, how he found his way into judging, and what the role means to him. It’s a chance for the community to meet him, hear his perspective, and understand how he hopes to support judges across Europe. We also catch up on our recent FAB experiences, share the latest news including the new B&R announcement and fresh spoilers, and answer a listener question connected to last episode’s topic. The episode wraps up with information about open judge applications for upcoming events such as Calling Kyoto, Calling Mexico City and the World Championships in Paris. -- Episode related links --- Scheduled Banned and Restricted Announcement - Flesh and Blood TCG Living Legend: Prism, Awakener of Sol - Flesh and Blood TCG Usurp the Shadow Throne - Flesh and Blood TCG --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us both soonest: Polish National Championships, Calling Edinburgh and Calling Hamburg

    Meet Your New European JCR Lead: Niklas Joins the Call

  6. Jun 24

    Inside the Deckbox: Lists, Checks and Cardpool Chaos

    In Episode 10, we open the deckbox — literally. This episode explores the entire ecosystem around a player’s deck: decklists, deckchecks, card pool errors, marked cards, storage issues, and the judgment calls that come with them. The news segment mentions drop of updates for official rules and penalties documents, a look at the unfolding Nationals season, and early US results worth noting. To close, we tackle a listener question on slow play, unpacking how to identify it and how to apply policy with clarity and fairness. -- Episode related links --- Document upodate changelog CR Changelog: https://fabtcg.com/rules-and-policy-center/change-log-comprehensive-rules/TRP Changelog: https://fabtcg.com/rules-and-policy-center/change-log-tournament-rules-and-policy/PPG Changelog: https://fabtcg.com/rules-and-policy-center/change-log-procedure-and-penalty-guide/ --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us both soonest: Polish National Championships, Calling Edinburgh and Calling Hamburg

    Inside the Deckbox: Lists, Checks and Cardpool Chaos

  7. Jun 10

    Omens of the Third Age Deconstructed: New Rules and Release Notes

    Episode 9 takes a deep dive into the Omens of the Third Age rules update, highlighting the most important changes, clarifications, and release‑notes nuances judges should be aware of. We walk through where to find the most current rules resources, share practical tips for navigating a new release, and unpack several examples that help make sense of the updated interactions. In the news segment, we cover the newly announced Judge Community Representatives, the latest Banned & Restricted update, the SAGE benching, and the arrival of a new judge exam. We also catch up on what we’ve been up to since the last episode, and we close with a listener question tied directly to the new set — a perfect way to round out a rules‑heavy episode. -- Episode related links --- Rules Update and Rules Reprise https://fabtcg.com/articles/rules-update-19-05-26/ - May 18thhttps://fabtcg.com/articles/rules-reprise-omens-of-the-third-age-limited/ - for limited May 21sthttps://fabtcg.com/articles/rules-reprise-omens-of-the-third-age-constructed/ - for constructed May 28thOmens of the Third Age release notes: Omens of the Third Age - Flesh and Blood TCG --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us soonest: Polish National Championships (Bartosz and Bartłomiej), Calling Edinburgh Bartosz and Bartłomiej)

    Omens of the Third Age Deconstructed: New Rules and Release Notes

  8. May 26

    Stepping Up: The Path to Level 2 Judging

    Episode 8 takes a closer look at the journey toward becoming a Level 2 judge, using Bartosz’s own path as a practical example. We talk about the motivation behind taking the next step, the preparation and expectations, and the challenges that come with advancing in the program. We hope this episode offers valuable insight and encourages more members of the community to grow within the Judges of Rathe. This episode comes slightly off thanks to Bartosz’s last‑minute assignment at World Premiere Prague for Omens of the Third Age — but the timing couldn’t be more fitting. --- Judge program links --- Learn more about Judges of Rathe program: https://fabtcg.com/judges/ Explore articles written by other Judges: https://blog.judge.fabtcg.com/ Take Judge Exam and become part of the Judges of Rathe: https://judge.fabtcg.com/ Join worldwide community at Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/z66msctUVv --- Contact --- Reach us at: judgecallpodcast@gmail.com See us soonest: Polish National Championships (Bartosz and Bartłomiej)

    Stepping Up: The Path to Level 2 Judging
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Welcome to Judge Call — the podcast dedicated to everything Flesh and Blood TCG from a judge’s perspective. Hosted by Bartłomiej (Level 2 Judge) and Bartosz (Level 2 Judge), this show dives deep into the rules, rulings, and real‑world scenarios that shape our favourite game. Whether you're a player who wants to understand the game better, a judge looking to sharpen your skills, or someone curious about what happens behind the scenes at events, Judge Call Podcast is your go‑to source for thoughtful, accessible, and occasionally silly judge talk. Join Bartłomiej and Bartosz as they break down the game we all love — one ruling at a time.

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  • Creator
    Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz and Bartłomiej Wieszok
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bartosz Hołoszkiewicz and Bartłomiej Wieszok 2026
  • Show Website
    Judge Call Podcast