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RFD ARCHIVES 2002– Broadcasts 110-151
Here's the complete archive of all 2002 Radio Free Decipher broadcasts.

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Broadcast 151: 12.13.02 – Brad DeFruiter Takes Over
Kyle and Evan are Brad DeFruiter's special guests on today's broadcast. Tournament talk of Vegas and Maiden Voyage, and the impending movie releases this week. You have to hear the "Whale Song"! This will be the final RFD of the year. See you in 2003!

Broadcast 150: 12.06.02 – STAR TREK Second Edition Superstar Personnel
STAR TREK CCG dissected like never before! Want to know how the mathematics of STAR TREK CCG create a powerful card? Find out who the top four personnel on average are for Second Edition this broadcast.

Broadcast 149: 11.22.02 – Lots of DGMA news with Dan Bojanowski!
Dan Bojanowski, head of the DGMA, discusses the upcoming Chase the Can tournament weekend. Also, The Race to Mount Doom League is now available and big news about the 2003 World Cup in Essen Germany! Dan announces his engagement to his long-time girlfriend Erika DeBoard! (Erika, please don't listen to this broadcast.)

Broadcast 148: 11.15.02 – Dan Madsen and Decipher's Fan Clubs
Dan Madsen. founder of the STAR TREK and The Lord of the Rings Fan Clubs, joins the RFD cast this episode. Exciting news of upcoming events and plans as well as an insight into what the Fan Clubs are all about. Race to Mount Doom and Second Edition also share the stage this week.

Broadcast 148: 11.08.02 – Player of the Year Matthew Yakobina Interviewed
DGMA "Player of the Year" Matthew Yakobina on his accomplishments, the
tournament scene in Quebec, and the box of doughnuts! Dan Bojanowski talks
DecipherCon 2002 and all the championships that took place.

Broadcast 147: 10.25.02 – Back From Germany!
Evan and Kyle give a quick re-cap of the events that went on in Germany, including the World Cup, Premier Series, and Star Trek Second Edition demonstrations. DecipherCon 2002 is on everyone's mind as we are now less than a week away!

Broadcast 146: 10.11.02 – Short and Sweet!
Preparations are underway for the trip to Essen, Germany, so Evan and Kyle give you a short dose of info today. News of DecipherCon 2002, the Spiel convention, and Star Trek Second Edition are in focus. Also, recap of the new rule for The Lord of the Rings TCG tournament players.

Broadcast 145: 10.04.02 – Production of The Two Towers with Kellie
Kellie O'Connor, Decipher's new Production Assistant, joins the show to give insight into the production process and The Two Towers. Booster Draft is now a 'go' in Essen and today's spoiler is all about the Lord of the Mark!

Broadcast 144: 09.27.02 – The Race to Mount Doom!
The Race to Mount Doom league kit is almost upon us! Find out how you can be a part of this exciting new program and get your hands on exclusive cards. DecipherCon and all its events are discussed at length by Dan Bojanowski. Star Trek Second Edition news and a new The Two Towers spoiler!

Broadcast 143: 09.20.02 – Second Annual Spoiler Day!
Tom Lischke is aboard to discuss some late The Two Towers development. He also gives us an update on the new Online Lord of the Rings TCG and Star Trek CCG. Today is Second Annual Spoiler Day and we have four new The Two Towers cards for you inside!

Broadcast 142: 09.13.02 – World Record and First Spoiler for The Two Towers
The Guinness World Record team stops by the studio to give some thoughts and experience for setting a world record. The moment you have been waiting for,the first Two Towers spoiler is revealed this week on RFD!

Broadcast 141: 08.30.02 – Convention Overview
Guest host Kendrick Summers joins Evan to talk about this weekend's Gen Con UK and Dragon*Con, plus October's upcoming Spiel at Essen and DecipherCon.

Broadcast 140: 08.19.02 – World Cup Special Edition
Evan, Dan, and Kyle pull the names to determine who joins the Sanctuary teams (Team Rivendell and Team Lothlórien) for the World Cup. Find out if you made the team and who the odds-on favorites are to win the whole thing this October in Germany.

Broadcast 139: 08.16.02 – Monica Waxes Poetic on Éowyn
Monica Jones talks at length on how you can get your hands on the new Éowyn card from The Two Towers expansion. Highlights also include a Comic-Con and Gen Con post mortem, Star Trek Second Edition news, and hints at the Decipher vs. Teagle & Little soccer match!

Broadcast 138: 08.09.02 - Kyle and Kendrick at Gen Con
Get the highlights of Gen Con, including the release of The Lord of the Rings RPG core book, demos of Star Trek CCG's 2nd Edition, and... Celebrity Boxing!!!

Broadcast 137: 08.02.02 - Kyle, Lurtz, and Sauron Phone In From Comic-Con!
Kyle calls in from San Diego Comic-Con with actors Lawrence Makoare and Sala Baker, who play baddies Lurtz and Sauron in The Lord of the Rings films. Listen to what they have to say about villains, makeup, stunts, and the biggest LotR fan they've met.

Broadcast 136: 07.26.02 - New Star Trek RPG Designer Jess Heinig Interviewed
New Star Trek RPG designer Jess Heinig talks about the future of the Star Trek RPG. What does it take to create and drive the design of a RPG? Find out inside.

Broadcast 135: 07.18.02 - Star Trek CCG Second Edition First Look!
Star Trek™ CCG designers Brad DeFruiter and Evan Lorentz go into depth on the new Star Trek CCG Second Edition. Find out the direction that the rules and design are going in with this first look at the game. Major Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings™ tournaments in the next few weeks – find out what you need to know to make it.

Broadcast 134: 07.12.02 - John Lolli and Clint Hays Interviewed
Origins Premier Series Champ John Lolli and Day One top man Clint Hays discuss their winning decks, what the competition was playing, and what it's like to win a major event. Star Trek Second Edition is discussed with what it means for all the eager fans. Brief wrap-up on all things Origins including the awards that Lord of the Rings TCG was given.

Broadcast 133: 06.28.02 - Tim Ellington vs. The Future
TCG Studio Director Tim Ellington discusses the immediate future of Star Trek, both the new project and the existing game that we all love. He hints at things to come and things to expect. Origins is right around the corner and things look great for the first Premier Series tournament for The Lord of the Rings TCG! Get some last minute info on what to expect.

Broadcast 132: 06.21.02 - Updates for Many Events
Updates for many of the things going on in the Decipher TCG universe this broadcast, including news for Origins, the World Cup of The Lord of the Rings, and Realms of the Elf-lords Contest #5. Evan gives insight into the many changes and concepts that went into the new Star Trek game decks.

Broadcast 131: 06.14.02 - Watch in Horror as RFD Has a Meltdown!
Honestly, there is some important news in this broadcast... This, despite the fact that the boys get a little loopy and try to take jokes way too far. DGMA is set to invade Origins with the first Premier Series tournament! Want some cool swag? Find out what you can get just by listening.

Broadcast 130: 06.07.02 - Two Spoilers from Realms of the Elf-lords!
It's a short show this week due to a programming mishap, but don't let that fool you, there are plenty of surprises in this episode! Two Lord of the Rings spoilers this week and information on the Star Trek project... "What happened to the Cardassians?"

Broadcast 129: 05.31.02 - Two Guests Are Better Than One!
Ray Liu and Kendrick Summers drop by the studio to keep us abreast of Decipher happenings. News of major summer convention programs and what they mean to you. Ongoing new Star Trek game coverage and of course, another Realms of the Elf-lords spoiler – Boromir!

Broadcast 128: 05.24.02 - Bojo From the DGMA
Dan Bojanowski from the DGMA stops by to discuss the imminent Code of Conduct. The Lord of the Rings TCG spoiler of the week and a recap of the Star Trek playtest weekend happenings are all discussed this week.

Broadcast 127: 05.17.02 - Home Run Derby!
The playtest for the new Star Trek game is this weekend and Evan gives and insight into what has been going on to get ready for it. Realms of the Elf-lords Pre-release registration starts soon, find the closest venues to you! Two more cards from Realms of the Elf-lords are spoiled in this broadcast.

Broadcast 126: 05.10.02 - Spoilers and Championships!
Two spoilers for the upcoming Realms of the Elf-lords expansion are revealed today. Be the first to get the inside scoop. Joeri Hoste, Decipher's European liaison, calls in and keeps us up to date on the European Continental Championships and World Cup happenings.

Broadcast 125: 05.03.02 - Saruman Spoiler
Saruman, Servant of the Eye's game text is revealed! Find out how you can get this preview card. Evan answers some questions and gives some insight on the recent Star Trek announcement.

Broadcast 124: 04.26.02 - The Job Episode: Changes and Openings
Stephanie Kirby talks about her move from Boy Crazy! to the TCG and RPG marketing department. Major happenings on May 1st are hinted at, as well as a hint about the upcoming Realms of the Elf-lords preview card. Ever wanted to get a job at Decipher? Now is your chance! find out how in this broadcast.

Broadcast 123: 04.19.02 - The The DGMA Black-Ops Unit
Decipher intern Trevor Hinkley joins the cast with knowledge of all tournament things (at least all the dirty tournament work). Explore his search for disreputable tournament directors and players, and learn of the upcoming Territorial Open Championships. Find out about the two new World Cup teams that are forming.

Broadcast 122: 04.12.02 - The Decipher Art Team Interviewed!
Joe Boulden from the Decipher art team discusses what it takes to make the cards look so good. The Decipher art team is nominated for an Origins Award this year for outstanding graphical presentation of a TCG. New TCG designer Brad DeFruiter gives his insight into the first week on the job.

Broadcast 121: 04.05.02 - The Star Trek Fan Club Boldly Goes... On RFD!
Larry Nemecek, Managing Editor of the Star Trek™ Communicator, brings all his Star Trek knowledge and experience to bear on RFD this week. Where is the Star Trek Fan Club heading? Get the scoop here. Dan Bojanowski also joins the show to talk about the new Territorial Open Championships for The Lord of the Rings™ TCG and Star Trek CCG and how to get one at a store near you.

Broadcast 120: 03.29.02 - World Championship Prize Announcement!
Dan Bojanowski from the DGMA releases the upcoming World Championship prize structure for the Star Trek CCG and The Lord of the Rings TCG! Evan opens the first pack of The Motion Pictures expansion and spoils the entire pack! Many spoilers in this episode.

Broadcast 119: 03.15.02 - Star Trek CCG Spoiler!
Interview with the directors of the first SWCCG Open for 2002, Chris and MaryGail Coffee. Get everything you need to know for attending this exciting event! Star Trek CCG The Motion Pictures exclusive spoiler. Get the latest info on how this set will impact the tournament environment.

Broadcast 118: 03.08.02 - A Very Special Chat With Richard Taylor
BAFTA award winner and Oscar nominee Richard Taylor joins the show to chat about his involvement with The Lord of the Rings films, the Weta Workshop team that worked so hard in bringing Middle-earth to life, and some background that you may not know about himself and The Lord of the Rings films.

Broadcast 117: 03.01.02 - Mike Reynolds and Mines of Moria
Mike Reynolds joins the crew and discusses what went into developing the Mines of Moria expansion for The Lord of the Rings TCG. There is even a hint of things to come! Kyle talks about the upcoming Star Trek Grand Slam convention in Pasadena, Ca. and your chance to meet Admiral Forrest himself, Vaughn Armstrong.

Broadcast 116: 02.22.02 - Dates for DecipherCon 2002!
The moment that many of you have been waiting for! The dates for DecipherCon 2002 are announced. Mines of Moria starter decks are opened and the rares are spoiled! John Rhys-Davies at GAMA and news of the RPGs.

Broadcast 115: 02.15.02 - They Are Coming!
Dan Bojanowski returns, this time as guest host, with news of league kits, booster draft rules, and more exciting arrivals for The Lord of the Rings TCG. Evan proves less witty without Kyle around to laugh at his jokes.

Broadcast 114: 02.08.02 - World Cup Takes Center Stage
Dan Bojanowski invades the RFD studio to talk about the upcoming World Cup for The Lord of the Rings TCG. The Mines of Moria and major tournaments round out the LOTR TCG news. Star Trek CCG impending news from Sean Smallman is hinted at.

Broadcast 113: 02.01.02 - Ain't Nothin' Like a Spoiler!
Two Mines of Moria spoilers are revealed today! Some Star Trek™ news from the new set, and international Lord of the Rings™ releases are almost here.

Broadcast 112: 01.25.02 - All the News That's Fit to Digest
Scott Gaeta from the Game Player's Network joins the show to talk about the Star Wars™ Players' Committee and what they will be doing to support Star Wars CCG players. Advance news of the upcoming The Motion Pictures expansion for Star Trek™ CCG. The Lord of the Rings™ TCG is nominated for game of the year, how the Designer's Challenge II made us old before our time, and the results of The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Adventure Game playtest.

Broadcast 111: 01.18.02 - International Lord of the Rings and Online Star Trek World Championships
Sandy Wible joins your favorite DJ's to discuss production and the International Lord of the Rings premiere editions. News of a possible Online Star Trek World Championships and an impending Star Wars Player's Committee announcement.

Broadcast 110: 01.11.02 - Back from the Holidays with Loads of Information
A massive RFD kicks off with news of the Star Wars™ Player's Committee. Evan relives the nightmare of designing whales for Star Trek™. The Lord of the Rings™ news from all corners of the globe, including upcoming product releases.

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