The WenDirk Cast

In The WenDirk Cast passionate club owners and agents, Jimbo and Calvinator, discuss everything related to the Metaverse Football League. From the latest results, transfers, and dev updates to club creation, the best tactics, and personal experiences. Other agents, club owners and MFL team members also regularly join to share their stories.

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#156
September 21 · 1 hr 51 min
Ep 156 - 3 Year Anniversary Q&A w/ Calvinator
Jimbo and Calvinator celebrate the WenDirkCast's 3rd Anniversary with a wide ranging Q&A on Season 17 strategy, agency sustainability and three years of memories. We cover: Season 16 recap: Calva's 8/10, promotions and final day drama Season 17 outlook: training, energy and squad management Squad sustainability: packs, planning and agency rules Loans and talent attraction in Season 17 Advanced strategies: tactics, subs and opponent analysis Future features: stadiums, job boards and community visibility Community Q&A: chocolate bars, hair colors, progression and more Tips for new players Best memories from 3 years of the pod Plus reflections on the podcast's origin and where it's heading.
#155
September 14 · 1 hr 48 min
Ep 155 - The Season Transition w/ TrustTheProcess
Jimbo is joined by TrustTheProcess for a Season 16 wrap up and Season 17 prep covering end of season chaos, reward day hauls, retirements and the big engine changes coming. We cover: Reward day: opening 1,000 common packs and converting to rare Season 16 recap: Hamburg Harmony's Platinum return and relegation chaos Agency philosophy: why Trust runs a massive network and what progression means Season 17 prep: bigger squads, subs and testing the experimental engine Retirements and power decay: player supply shifting Farming and forfeits: where the line should be drawn Content creator challenge: 12 creators in a yearly redraft Bob's departure: Saltine Warriors sale and community impact Pack drops: whether supply changes help the ecosystem Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#154
August 31 · 2 hr 14 min
Ep 154 - Season 17 Theory Crafting w/BigMrK & DanLFC
Custom training, match energy, substitutions and red card plans could reshape everything. The trio break down what the update means across the pyramid and how to adopt features without overcommitting to complexity. We cover: Custom training: XP refocusing, coaching and low intensity recovery Match energy and substitutions: the gameplay changes that separate managers Squad sizes: can 17 man squads still work? Dual position players: why they become more valuable Loans and delegation: why relationships matter more Red card plans and tactical depth Scouting and analytics in the new system Ideas for rapid plays and community events Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#153
August 24 · 1 hr 47 min
Ep 153 - The Biggest Engine Update Ever?! w/ SRMonkey and RootCoors
Episode 153: The Experimental Engine Could Change Everything w/ SRMonkey and RootCoors Jimbo is joined by SRMonkey and RootCoors for a wide ranging conversation on the latest MFL updates, the experimental engine overhaul and a debate about farming, tanking and competitive integrity. We cover: Experimental engine: substitutions, energy, fatigue and match plan expansion Root's Diamond management: managing Meta Mercenaries in the tightest league ever SRMonkey's season: retirement issues and why wingers are struggling The farming and tanking debate: intervention or ecosystem self correction? Quality of life updates: filtering, club ordering and keyboard controls Retirements and scarcity: how lower tier players become more valuable Squad depth and the loan market: reshaping squad construction Stadium names and club identity Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#152
August 17 · 2 hr 11 min
Ep 152 - Agency Evolution and Retirements w/RonJon (Fortress Agency)
Jimbo is joined by RonJon for his annual return to the pod: a deep dive into how Fortress Agency has scaled, why delegation has changed everything and what the retirement wave means for the next few seasons. We cover: Fortress Agency: from 2,069 players to 3,466 in one year Delegation as a game changer for competitive management Retirements as a strategic turning point for MFL Why progression will matter more once supply settles Board level agency strategy vs micromanagement Player progression stats and who is performing Engine rating and dev priorities What MFL needs: more flavour Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#151
August 10 · 1 hr 53 min
Ep 151 - The State of MFL w/Calvinator
Jimbo is joined by Calvinator for a comprehensive State of MFL breakdown: where the game is now and where it could be headed next. With retirements reshaping squads, delegation changing management, and Diamond League more competitive than ever, MFL is entering a critical season. This episode digs into what is working, what needs to change and what could transform the game. We cover: Diamond League: becoming a true title race again Retirements: how they are changing squad construction and prices Delegation: one of the biggest gameplay shifts so far Economy and rewards: healthier or struggling? What MFL could add next: player roles, academies, customisation, international football Calvinator's S16 strategy and squad building Community questions: transparency, roadmaps, marketing and new users. Essential listening for anyone who cares about MFL's future. Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#150
August 3 · 1 hr 37 min
Ep 150 - Scouting, Buying and Planning for S16 w/ Zootert
Jimbo is joined by Zootert for a milestone 150th episode: a full S15 debrief and everything you need to know heading into S16. We cover: Full S15 recap: personal ratings, highlights and lowlights BFC Barcelona's relegation and what changes are coming S16 planning: scouting, buying and loan strategies The upcoming engine update and testing phases The Rent A Club community concept and whether it could work Market tips for buying, selling and assessing player value League standings, playoffs and community milestones Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#149
July 27 · 1 hr 42 min
Ep 149 - Building MFL From the Bottom Up w/ Rikoman
Jimbo is joined by Rikoman — club manager and co-host of the Lower League Degens podcast — for a wide ranging conversation covering community content, the experimental engine and the future of MFL's pyramid structure. We cover: Rikoman's MFL journey and his progression first approach to club management The Lower League Degens podcast and its mission to support newer managers The experimental engine and what upcoming dev updates could mean for S16 Regional league splits, club swaps and bold ideas for restructuring the pyramid New analytics features and what better data means for managers Cup final predictions and S16 transfer strategies The important question: favourite Spice Girl? Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#148
July 13 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep 148- Edinburgh Meetup ft. SRMonkey, Amreezy, Kev Herd, Hamez & Danlfc
In Episode 148, Jimbo is joined by SRMonkey, Amreezy, Kev Herd, Hamez & Danlfc for the third-ever in-person WenDirk Cast recording — straight off the back of the Community Meetup in Edinburgh. No formal agenda. No structured segments. Just four managers, a microphone, and a jam-packed conversation full of banter, laughs and genuine MFL insight. In this episode we cover: - Nations Cup reflections & final predictions - Our thoughts on the next big features MFL are cooking up - Progression monsters - cash in or hold? - Splash of the Week & much much more!
#147
July 6 · 1 hr 37 min
Ep 147 - The Game Beneath the Game w/ Kev Herd
Jimbo is joined by Kev Herd for a wide ranging bench talk covering engine updates, S15 tactics, market shifts and community dynamics. The game is always changing beneath the surface. Kev pulls back the curtain on MFL's unseen evolution and what every manager needs to know heading into the heart of S15. We cover: Experimental Engine updates and testing: can you get ahead for when it releases? Player roles and instructions: Quentin in exploratory phase?! Market dynamics and the shift in player availability Diamond League standings and surprising relegation zone stories Club and agency history pages: what is coming Managing multiple clubs and the ethical considerations Nations Cup insights and community engagement Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#146
June 29 · 1 hr 40 min
Ep 146 - The Loan Market, Delegation and S15 w/ RoryG
Jimbo is joined by RoryG for a wide ranging S15 conversation covering squad building, the loan market, marketplace strategy and plenty of community debate.In this episode we cover:🏗️ Managing multiple clubs without burnout: the delegation approach that changed everything💸 The loan market in S15: still easy at Flint and Spark but increasingly difficult at Ice and above🛒 Marketplace secrets: cooldowns, aggressive relisters and the quick sell mechanism⚽ Should there be a rating cap in lower divisions?Come join the WenDirk Community!!
#145
June 22 · 1 hr 52 min
Ep 145 - The S14 Verdict & Looking Ahead to S15 w/ Calvinator
Jimbo is joined by Calvinator for his seasonal return on the pod. Reward day has landed and S15 is on the horizon. Calva and Jimbo break down the market, the Nations Cup, Diamond League drama and everything you need to know heading into next season.
#144
June 15 · 1 hr 31 min
Ep 144 - Rally, Win, Repeat w/ SRMonkey
Jimbo is joined by SRMonkey for a wide ranging conversation covering the Nations Cup, England's progress, a behind the scenes chat with the MFL team and S15 preparation. We cover: Nations Cup: Fan Rally, shares and early storylines A recent conversation with the MFL team about creating a better feedback loop into engine development S14 reflections and what's coming in S15 Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#143
June 8 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep 143 - From 1 club to 5 in three weeks: Manager Spotlight - ProClubsWeekly
Most managers start with one club. ProClubsWeekly started with five. In his first appearance on the pod, we speak to one of MFL's newest managers about his rapid rise into the game, how he's balancing five clubs in his debut season, and why he's become so invested so quickly. We discuss onboarding, squad building, progression, tactics, marketplace strategy, community culture, and what MFL can do to improve the new manager experience. Also featuring the latest Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup, Marketplace discussion and Community Questions. A great listen for both experienced managers and those thinking about taking the plunge into MFL.
#142
June 1 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep 142 - The MFL Nations Cup: Everything You Need to Know w/ Mathurin (MFL CEO)
The Nations Cup is the biggest event in MFL history: 48 nations, a $25,000+ prize pool and a brand new mechanic that puts the power directly in the hands of the community. Mathurin breaks it all down. We cover: What the Nations Cup is and why it launches alongside the real World Cup The shareholder and manager election system Fan Rally: how to influence results and earn rewards The prize pool: how it works and what you can win The new Nations Cup packs and 14 debut nations Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#141
May 25 · 1 hr 55 min
Ep 141 - Manager Spotlight: HarryTrades : Just Getting Started
HarryTrades join Jimbo for his first ever appearance on the WenDirk Cast. Only in his second season of MFL, Harry has built a Welsh themed squad driven by fun, community and a passion for the game. In this Manager Spotlight he opens up about his journey, his strategy and what he would change about MFL if he had the power. We cover: His journey from hesitant rookie to competitive contender Building a Welsh themed squad on a budget The power of community, loaning and collaboration Navigating the learning curve as a newer manager CEO for a Day: what MFL needs to do better for new players S14 targets and what success looks like in his second season Plus the usual weekly updates: Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#140
May 18 · 1 hr 51 min
Ep 140 - Does the new MFL UI Deliver? w/ Calvinator & RootCoors
Lower League Degens Jimbo is joined by Calvinator & RootCoors for an unfiltered verdict on MFL 2.0 and everything coming in Season 14. The new UI is live. Retirements are looming. S14 is here.
#139
May 11 · 1 hr 51 min
Ep 139 - "S13 was 10/10!!" - Season Debrief w/NepentheZ
Jimbo is joined by NepentheZ for his long awaited return to the WenDirk Cast — S13 is done, S14 is around the corner and there is plenty to say. We cover: How club delegation transformed Nep's S13 Profiting from mass retirements rather than panicking Pack openings, undervalued players and market strategy Why enjoyment and success in MFL are not mutually exclusive S14 plans, predictions and what comes next Plus the usual weekly updates — Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.
#138
May 4 · 2 hr 1 min
Ep 138 - "Clubs Are Forever": Manager Spotlight w/ DollarClub & Nathanmar
Jimbo is joined by Paul (TheDollarClub) & Nathanmar for a Manager Spotlight meets Bench Talk episode.We cover: Paul's agency philosophy and why discipline beats hype every time. Nathan's WenDirk MFC managerial experience and how is leveraging club staff. Their obsession with Welsh and Irish clubs — and why clubs are forever The community tools and spreadsheets powering top managers Growth, player progression and MFL's bigger picture MFL Subreddit DollarClub X
#137
April 27 · 2 hr 10 min
Ep 137 - MFL's Biggest Debates w/ Tagerd & Bruce
No fence sitting. No hedging. No "it depends." Jimbo is joined by Tagerd & Bruce for one of the most opinionated episodes the WenDirk Cast has ever recorded. Every topic gets a strong take — and nothing is off limits. We cover: Should MFL prioritise entertainment over realism? Expanding goalkeeper attributes, referee personalities & player psychology Mass retirements — crisis or opportunity? DAOs & conglomerates — asset or threat to fair competition? Farm clubs & tanking — should there be a best effort rule? Cup stacking via the mid-season transfer window Diamond club sales — should they require human approval? Flipping & market mechanics — healthy or harmful? If MFL booms again — what's next for the platform? Plus the usual weekly updates — Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.

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