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Full Tuck: The Wingspan Podcast
Welcome to Full Tuck: The Wingspan Podcast! We are two fans from the UK and we've created this show to celebrate the award-winning board game from Elizabeth Hargrave. In each episode we take a look at strategies, opening hand conundrums, and some of our favourite stats and stories that keep us coming back to the game. We welcome all listeners - from new starters to competitive birders - and would love to hear your thoughts along the way. So join us every Thursday for your weekly dose of birds!
- Episodes
- 62
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 47 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
62 episodes, newest first
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48 min
61. Hot Takes: Part 2
Season 1, Episode 61
Show notes
Welcome back to our hot takes and these were something special! Thanks for all of your strong opinions on the game, they've led to some great debate between us. If you want you can keep sending them in, we've got a few more we want to finish with next week. We are fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com. We also will be doing an opening hand next week so let us know how you would play this hand!
Opening hand NEXT WEEK (episode 62) LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cR-KweWmWbP_bk5K78Jgz_Q3yoACAQu9/view?usp=sharing
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45 min
60. Hot Takes: Part 1
Season 1, Episode 60
Show notes
This week we open up the floor to you guys - what are your hot takes, the things you've been desperate to get off your chest? Well here is your platform! Given our opening hand we only had time for four but we've got a load more planned next week so if you want to get yours in then send it to fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com. We've been loving the voice notes so keep them coming. No opening hand next week as we're doing this but opening hand for this week is below
Opening hand for THIS WEEK (Episode 60) (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEjHxBGbAueAX6WnNKchmBrTZ9eNc4TB/view?usp=sharing
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44 min
59. Yellow Powers and We Need Your Voice Notes!
Season 1, Episode 60
Show notes
Welcome to a jam packed Full Tuck episode! Some amazing fan feedback, we discuss yellow powers, and most importantly we want your hot takes, hills you will die on, or current opinions. And we want them as voice notes! More info is at the end of this episode with a nice example for reference.
Send us your voice notes to fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com and we will play them on the show and discuss your opinions. This is your time to shine! This is your platform!
Sorry we didn't discuss an opening hand this week, so next week we'll be doing the opening hand that we had planned for this week! See it below and let us know how you'll play it:
Opening hand for NEXT WEEK (Episode 60) (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEjHxBGbAueAX6WnNKchmBrTZ9eNc4TB/view?usp=sharing
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53 min
58. Birds of Continental Europe Fan Expansion
Season 1, Episode 58
Show notes
The third fan made expansion has made its way to the online game, so we decide to take it on and leave our review! We'd love to know your thoughts on this fan expansion and how it changes the game. Have you used any of the birds yet?
Of course, we also discuss our opening hands, so if you think your opening hand beats ours then get in contact at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com. Of course like and subscribe and dont forget to follow us!
Opening hand for THIS WEEK (Episode 58) (LINK) https://drive.google.com/file/d/116hrvSIZlwhrkpAKojbWtFi6z6DoIE2y/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for NEXT WEEK (Episode 59) (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEjHxBGbAueAX6WnNKchmBrTZ9eNc4TB/view?usp=sharing
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39 min
57. Wings of The Oasis
Season 1, Episode 57
Show notes
Welcome to Full Tuck, episode 57. This week we finally get round to our discussion around the campaign Adam recently played. Listen (or watch) as Adam tries to explain it without giving away any spoilers! Of course we also discuss our opening hand, and learn about Aidan's latest Austrialian holiday.
Wings of the Oasis fan made expansion: (LINK)
https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/322477/wings-of-the-oasis-unofficial-wingspan-campaign
Opening hand for THIS WEEK (Episode 57) (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOOLgn1VlOL7Pq--Q9o0seTwVnEncW9c/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for NEXT WEEK (Episode 58) (LINK)https://drive.google.com/file/d/116hrvSIZlwhrkpAKojbWtFi6z6DoIE2y/view?usp=sharing
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47 min
56. The Greater Snow Goose, Pocket Feedback, and Flan Gives his Opinion!
Season 1, Episode 56
Show notes
It's a jam packed episode this week! So much to cover! Return of our bird of the week segment with the Greater Snow Goose. We also reveal the outcome of how people setup the game of Wingspan pocket. Is this something Stonemaier need to clarify? And our opening hand last week was so good we decided to put it to maybe the greatest Wingspan player in the world - so we get Flan's take on our opening hand from last week! Given that we don't actually discuss an opening hand this week, so it gives you more time to contact us over how you'd play it.
Don't forget to give us a like and a follow, or email at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com
Opening hand for THIS WEEK (Episode 56 - LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHXwU1v-qLn5MGnPxYILxWk8Rc9stTkB/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for NEXT WEEK (Episode 57) (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOOLgn1VlOL7Pq--Q9o0seTwVnEncW9c/view?usp=sharing
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51 min
55. Automa and Our Biggest Ever Disagreement!
Season 1, Episode 55
Show notes
This week we talk Automa, pocket, and we have probably our most interesting opening hand ever. However the most important thing today - who has interpreted the Pocket rules correctly? Answer in the poll below!
As always, please like and subscribe and get in contact, we are fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com
Opening hand for THIS WEEK (Episode 55 - LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHXwU1v-qLn5MGnPxYILxWk8Rc9stTkB/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for NEXT WEEK (Episode 56) (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOOLgn1VlOL7Pq--Q9o0seTwVnEncW9c/view?usp=sharing
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39 min
54. Q+A Part 2: Are there any cards that have completely lost their utility as the game has progressed?
Season 1, Episode 54
Show notes
Welcome to part two of our two part Q+A special. This week we cover board games other than wingspan, what alternative podcasts we could host, and what other guests we would like on the show!
Listen now and get in contact at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com.
If you like more and want to get our shows direct to your feed every week then subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you're feeling kind also leave us a review as it helps us grow.
Next week we are back to normal service so send in how you would play the below opening hand!
Opening hand for NEXT WEEK (Episode 55 - LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHXwU1v-qLn5MGnPxYILxWk8Rc9stTkB/view?usp=sharing
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39 min
53. Q+A part 1: What are the birds that powers best match their real life behaviour?
Season 1, Episode 53
Show notes
Welcome to part one of our two part Q+A special. We cover a multitude of topics both regarding the game and not regarding the game! Questions such as our favourite bird powers that match the birds real life behaviour, and our criminally underrated birds grace the show. Listen now and get in contact at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com.
If you like more and want to get our shows direct to your feed every week (or you want to make sure you don't miss part 2) then subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
Our next opening hand will be for episode 55 (LINK) as no opening hand next week as we're still running through these questions!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHXwU1v-qLn5MGnPxYILxWk8Rc9stTkB/view?usp=sharing
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43 min
52. One Year of Full Tuck
Season 1, Episode 52
Show notes
Today is our one year birthday! And we decided to celebrate by looking back at our favourite moments this year. Let us know if you loved any particular moments that we might've missed out on. Also keep on sending us your Q+A questions to fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com.
Opening hand for this show (episode 52) (LINK)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zdZzSyyPBBelJPxYJaB7lcofcNhwaXyi/view?usp=sharing
No opening hand next week as we'll be doing our Q+A, but dont fear, the opening hand review will be back!
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43 min
51. Drafting, The Andean COR, and Huntsman Spiders
Season 1, Episode 51
Show notes
We finally get round to talking about drafting this week, but not before we cover some of Aidan's recent travels through the Australian rainforest. We also have a return of The Bird of The Week segment.
This week we are asking you to send us your questions for a future Q+A episode we will be running. We love the variety of questions we get for these and are happy to answer wingpsan related (or unrelated!) questions. Leave a comment or email us at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com
Opening hand for this show (episode 51) LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4AUYdyGUn6bgs7Q1OgE-U8BkVdICor0/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for next show (episode 52) (LINK)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zdZzSyyPBBelJPxYJaB7lcofcNhwaXyi/view?usp=sharing
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47 min
50. Wingspan Pocket Review
Season 1, Episode 50
Show notes
This week we give our definitive guide to the new release from Stonemaier, including a quick summary of the rules, our hot takes, tips on how to win, and our favourite birds.
We also discuss our opening hand dedicating it to our new emailers! See if your email got read out this week.
Of course if you want to email we would love to hear from you, we are fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com
Give us a like, subscribe, leave a review!
Opening hand for this show (episode 50)LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pVdoxcUbMQtU6wkt3BZ-pCogz0hiZydM/view?usp=drive_link
Opening hand for next show (episode 51) LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4AUYdyGUn6bgs7Q1OgE-U8BkVdICor0/view?usp=sharing
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47 min
49. Additional Asian Avians Review
Season 1, Episode 49
Show notes
With the release of the latest fan pack to the online game this week we decided to give it our honest review. Additional Asian Avians really is a wonderful set of birds and we'd recommend giving us a listen to see what our thoughts are. Of course, we discuss our opening hand which leads to some disagreement this week! Let us know what your think at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com and email us your opening hands for episode 50!
Opening hand for this episode (episode 49) LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1yfpeWIA0G0fdO90A6W27Ny8QRdamVQ/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for next week (episode 50) LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pVdoxcUbMQtU6wkt3BZ-pCogz0hiZydM/view?usp=drive_link
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51 min
48. A Beginner's Perspective & Wedding Updates
Season 1, Episode 48
Show notes
We are back after a one week hiatus! Aidan has completed his trip back to England and Adam is back from his honeymoon. We thought you guys deserve an update over what our movements have been over the last few weeks and we also get an opening hand opinion from a beginners point of view. Tune in this week for all of this and get in contact if you want to be involved in an online game, you have a question, or you just want to give us some feedback! We are fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com. Also please comment or email in how you would play the opening hand for episode 49, it's a belter!
Opening hand for episode 48: (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0nu0lEpa9oioKTv80sGIud8PFoZrs8y/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for episode 49 (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1yfpeWIA0G0fdO90A6W27Ny8QRdamVQ/view?usp=sharing
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1 hr 16 min
47. Australian Ibis MVP? Three Player Match vs Our Fans
Season 1, Episode 47
Show notes
You've been emailing in from far and wide requesting some matches, so we're taking on two of our fans today, Paul from England and Joe from the USA. Indeed it's a three player game, so a whole new set of tactics for Aidan and Adam to argue about. Tune in to see how we get on!
If you want to have a game against us, or have any thoughts at all let us know by emailing fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com
We'll probably be taking a break next week as Adam enjoys his honeymoon and Aidan enjoys his whirlwind visit of the UK. If we get 10 minutes at some point to record we might give you an extra bonus episode but we'll be back as usual on 30th July for our usual bits and bobs!
Opening hand for episode 48: (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0nu0lEpa9oioKTv80sGIud8PFoZrs8y/view?usp=sharing
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40 min
46. Pocket Wingspan!
Season 1, Episode 46
Show notes
EMERGENCY POD - we were completed blindsided by the Pocket Wingspan release. Hear today's episode to find out our initial thoughts, learn about how it works and some of the birds in it. As ever we chat about our opening hand plans and this week we announce that Adam is getting married next week! So in view of that we'll be havaing a little break so Adam can enjoy his honeymoon. So next week we've got a special playthrough episode with two fans. Uniquely this is a 3 player game! Then the following week we're planning a week off (unless we meet for 10 minutes in the middle of a wedding...)
Episode 46 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h4kq-HNJHvIItDOnbz3f87tjHQIuWEAT/view?usp=sharing
Opening hand for episode 48: (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0nu0lEpa9oioKTv80sGIud8PFoZrs8y/view?usp=sharing
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36 min
45. The New Best Card in The Game?
Season 1, Episode 45
Show notes
After some wonderful feedback about our special episode with Adam's mum last week it's back to just the two of us this week! Listen now as we discuss recent matches, question the new strongest card in the game, and as always discuss an opening hand.
We love hearing your thoughts and feedback, if you want to get in contact please email fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com, or leave a comment wherever you listen to the show. We'll be discussing pocket Wingspan next week!
Episode 45 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lgy3AmYh60vajfFkcVtwLWxOgq0_rfba/view?usp=sharing
Episode 46 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h4kq-HNJHvIItDOnbz3f87tjHQIuWEAT/view?usp=sharing
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57 min
44. World Cup Fever, and Adam's Mum Guest Appearance!
Season 1, Episode 45
Show notes
What an episode we have for you this week. Not only are we trying our hand at football predictions through the medium of Wingspan, we've also managed to get Adam's mum as a guest on the show! Listen now for our preview of England vs Panama and USA vs Turkey, and Adam's mum's opinion on our weekly opening hand challenge. It's not an episode to be missed!
Episode 44 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nEIirplHmqOqA4Vr5JdlIA-HdLX5bIQ4/view?usp=sharing
Episode 45 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lgy3AmYh60vajfFkcVtwLWxOgq0_rfba/view?usp=sharing
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45 min
43. Online Gameplay Updates
Season 1, Episode 43
Show notes
The British Birds Fan pack is out and we couldn't have timed our review better. Listen today for our musings on online gameplay and how the slow drip feed of the packs will change the online game over time. It's on special discount for a few days so snap it (and the rest of the game) up soon before it runs out. As always, give us a like and subscribe if you want more, and let us know your thoughts on the game/us/tactics at fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 43 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PbBNnxmba8OcV2xVHPQgkgWke84tCTlw/view?usp=drive_link
Episode 44 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nEIirplHmqOqA4Vr5JdlIA-HdLX5bIQ4/view?usp=sharing
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43 min
42. The British Birds Fan Pack
Season 1, Episode 42
Show notes
We've been promising for a while that we'll dive into the different fan packs, so we thought we'd finish off our Flan era by discussing his British Birds pack in a bit more detail. Let us know what you think via all the usual routes and let us know how you'd play next weeks opening hand.
We are fulltuckpodcast@gmail.com for any of your questions, queries, and comments!
Episode 42 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SdVSJCrQJLY__aLn5MfbdNn8teXvhajY/view?usp=drive_link
Episode 43 opening hand (LINK)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PbBNnxmba8OcV2xVHPQgkgWke84tCTlw/view?usp=drive_link
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