What's Taters?? - A SMEGL Podcast
Episode 33 - SMEGL Cup Recap (2026)
The first SMEGL Cup is over, and the real story is not just who won - it's how six states, four-player teams, and a brand-new format changed the way everyone approached the game. Tyler sits down with Tim and David to break down what actually happened behind the scenes, where the biggest strategic edges came from, and why this event felt more like a pressure cooker than a normal tournament. With the Cup built around state teams, locked list restrictions, scenario planning, and hidden matchup decisions, every choice mattered more than usual. Tim and David unpack how Alabama and Florida built their rosters, why some teams leaned into comfort picks while others tried to engineer matchups, and how the event's table and scenario assignments forced last-minute adjustments that no spreadsheet could fully predict. The Smithy3D Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered. Specialized in printing terrain and miniatures for MESBG, The Smithy 3D provides the best prints at the best prices. Head over to thesmithy3d.com to upgrade your tabletop today! The Smithy 3D specializes in printing terrain and miniatures primarily for MESBG, providing the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today at thesmithy3d.com Use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders. Link: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/ TableTop Admiral Do you play MESBG? Do you like to create and keep a file of various army list you have either used or plan on testing in the future? Do like seeing a map of current and future events in your area? Do you like keeping a record of the games you have played and gleaning various statistics from the data? Then head on over to Table Top Admiral where, for the low low price of $1, $12 a year, you can create an account, get access to all of those features, and help the Admiral himself continue to improve and grow the platform. Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/
