May / B Testing & Global Returns

May / B Testing & Global Returns

Author: Reddit Talks Clash May 20, 2026 Duration: 57:31

Global Chat return has been teased. Players are feeling like lab rats in May's A/B Tests, and more.

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Giveaway for Steampunk Battle Machine Skin (Just comment to enter) #SupercellPartner

Inside the Builder Hut 4

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro and Global Chat Returns

(10:37) Improving Ranked Mode

(19:24) Clash Vs. Skeletons Event

(25:33) Builder Base Bonanza

(31:03) One Time Only Skins?

(35:14) A/B Testing - Reddit Responds as Reddit does...

(40:18) Listener Questions & Shoutout Ladyhawke


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About the Podcast: Reddit Talks Clash is a Clash of Clans podcast hosted by Liam, Sam, Spencer, and Rick: four mods of r/ClashOfClans. We cover Clash of Clans updates, balance changes, community news, esports, and more. Join us live for recordings on the Official Clash of Clans Discord: ⁠www.discord.gg/clashofclans⁠. Select “Podcasts” as an interest when joining, or ask a mod how to get notifications for live episodes. As part of Supercell’s Creator Program, we bring you official Clash of Clans news, event breakdowns, and community discussions every week. ⁠⁠Find more information here. (https://creators.supercell.com/en/supercell-partner)  ⁠⁠ #supercreator


Ever wondered what the people who help run the massive online community for Clash of Clans actually talk about? You can find out on Reddit Talks Clash: The Official Clash of Clans Subreddit Podcast. This isn't just another strategy show; it's a direct line to the game's pulse, hosted by the moderators of the official subreddit who are also recognized Super Creators. Liam, Sam, Spencer, and Rick use their unique position to bridge the gap between the player base and the game's creators. Each episode digs into the latest updates and balance changes, but the real value comes from the nuanced discussions around community feedback and the official news from Supercell. They don't just report the changes-they break down what those tweaks mean for your village layout, your clan war strategy, and the overall meta. The conversation is always grounded in real player reactions, blending practical advice with broader analysis of in-game events. To keep perspectives fresh, they regularly bring in community voices, along with guests ranging from popular YouTubers and professional players to Supercell's own community managers. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting insider access to the most informed backroom chat in the Clash universe, where passionate debate meets actionable tips. It’s the definitive audio companion for anyone who wants to move beyond the basics and engage with the deeper layers of the game they love.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Reddit Talks Clash: The Official Clash of Clans Subreddit Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Are Clash’s A/B Tests Fair? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:13
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Rick and More Tee: The Rush Ends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:33
Part 2 of the Strategic Rushing special with CallMeTee. We look back on 15 months of rushing, what value it actually provided, transitioning out of a rush, and how to best progress through the Town Halls efficiently to m…
Strategic Rushing with CallMeTee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:52
Rick begins a new, Strategically Rushed, Clash of Clans account under the guidance of CallMeTee, author of the famous Rush Bible. This is part 1 of 2 podcast episodes, recorded over a year ago at the start of the rush. P…
Learning Throwers w/ Smitty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:21
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Duration: 50:03
The 14th Anniversary of Clash of Clans is here! This podcast covers the trading card collecting event, Chief's Chronicles, Elephant Rider event troop and as always - listener questions. Links:Rudra's Thank You NoteTimest…
The Draw Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:56
Rick gets a tad nostalgic, a tad melodramatic, and a little hopeful about the state of war in Clash of Clans. This episode discusses the rate of draws, balance, and potential tiebreaker options in this first crack at a s…
The Cycle of Clash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:29
More frequent balance changes, more things to do in game, a new Town Hall every year... are we just pushing boulders up a hill? You can find all Trample's Content ⁠through this link⁠, and you can support him in game with…
Reddit Reacts: Hero Journey and Global Chat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:14
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Rolling Out the April Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:10
Clash Bashing and Corrupt join us as we get ready for the roll out of the new Guardian - The Logger. We tell you whether or not to book the Sky Wagon done, and what troops are a priority as the new modifier leagues for R…
The Highest CWL Hit Rates of All Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:53
Rick and Sam talk about April CWL, the astonishingly high and new record hitrates and what caused them, and how to move forward once modfiers are introduced to Clan War Leagues. Also covered - The Dragon Duke and Rocket…