Best Melvin The Muppet Podcasts (2021)

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Episode 154 - What the Heck is WotC Doing? 1:13:50

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It's been a controversial week for Wizards of the Coast, to say the least. From forgetting who their own MPL members are, to cancelling the Arena Early Access program, it's left the Magic community in a tailspin. We ponder what the heck is going and and what the fallout will be. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here Ham Fam (2…

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Episode 153 - Clash of the Kaldheim Cuties Conclusion and an Arena Conspiracy 1:07:20

10d ago1:07:20

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The votes are in and Twitter has decided via poll who is the cutest Kaldheim critter. Except not really because only Jamie, the Cutie Countess, can make such a decision. She walks us through her bracket and we see how Twitter did. Melvin also exposes a Magic Arena conspiracy that might be about to change how the game is played. Visit the Ponder web…

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Episode 152 - Tommy Moonray's Galactic Search 1:23:06

17d ago1:23:06

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With his band, Intergalactic Mystery, needing another member, Tommy is searching the galaxy great musicians. He has landed on Earth to take some time off and interview local rocker, Jon Topples. The appearance of a surprise guest threatens to break up the interview. How will Tommy and his manager, Aluisius, handle this unexpected twist? Access the …

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Episode 151 - Taalia Vess, Magic Legend 1:10:33

24d ago1:10:33

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This week we are joined by special guest, Taalia Vess! She and TJ share their enjoyment of the new Magic Legends game. We also discuss her love of Commander and get her thoughts on the new Time Spiral Remastered cards. We also ponder dangerous food. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here Find Taalia Vess on Twitch Find Taalia V…

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Episode 150 - Clash of the Kaldheim Cuties 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

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It's March Madness, cuties-style! We introduce 16 cute contestants to find out who will win the cutie crown by the Countess of Cute, Jamie. TJ also rants a bit about what happens when "Premier" Magic coverage just isn't premier and what can be done about it. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website Watch the episode on Twitch Wat…

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Episode 149 - Kaldheim Meme Drafting and Universes Beyond 1:15:58

1M ago1:15:58

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You know limited is in a weird place when Jamie starts meme drafting. She tells us about the new pants deck that other people are forcing. We look at Universes Beyond and ponder why WotC would use other people's IP beyond making money. Oh, and Melvin has a breakdown. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website Watch the episode on T…

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Episode 148 - Time Spiral Remastered and Rant Heroics 1:08:56

1M ago1:08:56

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We've got a whole bunch of rants this week. Despite how cool the old bordered cards on Time Spiral Remastered look, we still can't calm down. We rant about the Arena ladder, dumb Magic Twitter, people hating on using non-Magic IP, and other stuff. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website…

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Episode 147 - Arena Open Recap and the Choice to Stream 1:32:45

2M ago1:32:45

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The Sealed Arena Open is over! Jamie made Day 2, while Melvin made...some decks! We talk about how it went, how streaming on a delay was, and what happens when people complain about players choosing not to stream it at all. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website Watch the episode here…

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Episode 146 - Arena Open Prep, Fixing White, and Ban Shakeups 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

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There's a Sealed Arena Open this weekend, and you know Jamie's getting ready for it. We check in on how her preparation has been going and get some tips. TJ shares his revelation of what White is missing in abilities, and we catch up on all the bans what they mean to their formats. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website…

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Episode 145 - Live recording! Snow Lands, Tibalt's Takeover, and more! 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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It's our second episode recording live on Twitch! Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet, and TJ Rogers examine Kaldheim's impact on limited and Constructed and go on absolutely zero tangents. Watch the live episode here Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder websiteBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 144 - Kaldheim Week 1 and Fixing the Color Pie 1:17:18

2M ago1:17:18

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Jamie's been crushing Kaldheim drafts in the first week, and she gives us the early info. We also take a quick look at what Arena is like on Android and what it could mean for the game. Then we ponder the color pie, how it could be updated, and how it could taste. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website…

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Episode 143 - Kaldheim Marketing, Crunchwrap Facials, and Hatin' Horses 1:24:09

3M ago1:24:09

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The Kaldheim marketing has leaned heavily into using heavy metal, but is it too much or not enough? Also, we're putting Tacobell crunchwraps on our faces and learning from TJ why horses are useless killing machines. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder websiteBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 142 - Tinkers, Tokens, and Kaldheim Highlights 1:13:49

3M ago1:13:49

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With no TJ this week, Jamie and Melvin go deep on limited. Jamie tells us how much fun Tinker's Cube is on Arena, Melvin worries that Mythic Tokens on MTGO might destroy its economy, and we both take a look at the highlights in the Kaldheim previews so far. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website…

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Episode 141 - Voxy Populi 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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We're so happy to be joined this week by special guest, friend of Jamie, and popular Magic streamer Voxy! In her very first (of many) podcast interview, we talk about full time Magic streaming, what makes Limited fun, and we ponder the best Ravnica guild for cats. Find Voxy on Twitch Voxy on Twitter Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Pond…

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Episode 140 - Ponder Live! 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

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It's our first episode that's also streamed live on Twitch! We take lots of viewer questions, Jamie talks about her prep for the VML, and we ponder what happened to the Magic Greenlight Fund. Watch the live episode Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder websiteBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 139 - Rolling Legacy with Brian Coval 1:14:28

4M ago1:14:28

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We are joined this week by friend of Jamie's and pro player Brian Coval. Brian is known as a Legacy expert and is a co-host of the Eternal Glory Podcast. This week he shares with us how he got into Legacy, why he loves the format, and where it's going in the future. We also ponder 2021 new year resolutions. Brian on Twitter The Eternal Glory Podcas…

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Episode 138 - Standard Rogues, Supreme Vintage, and Exciting Kaldheim 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

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In a shocking twist no one saw coming, both Jamie and Melvin have been playing Standard on Arena. Jamie has been crushing with Rogues in best of three, but Melvin has some thoughts on best of one. TJ has been having a delight with Supreme Vintage draft, and we ponder Kaldheim, the new planeswalkers, and hair styles. Access the Three Moons Lounge he…

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Episode 137 - Building Blocks from Past Decks 1:14:56

4M ago1:14:56

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This week we are joined once again by Coleman Falk, friend of the show and co-host of the Building Blocks podcast. Coleman catches us up on how Building Blocks has been going and what's its like to do a podcast based on famous decks and cards from Magic's history. We also ponder Commander theme songs. Coleman on Twitter Building Blocks Podcast on T…

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Episode 136 - Thankful for Commander Legends and a Healthy Standard 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

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We're back from Thanksgiving, and we've got some stuff that we're thankful for. TJ shares his experiences with Commander Legends and Melvin has been having fun (?) with Standard on Arena. We also ponder signature moves.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 135 - Wild Kaldheim Speculation 1:09:26

5M ago1:09:26

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Magic will soon be traveling to the plane of Kaldheim, a Norse mythology-inspired set. We ponder what the themes and mechanics could be. We also catch up with Jamie on Kaladesh Remastered and why it's a great limited format. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder websiteBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 134 - A Year with ChannelFireball 1:13:09

5M ago1:13:09

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This week we are celebrating our one year anniversary with CFB! We look back a little bit, hear about TJ's fast food challenge, Melvin looks for some offers, and we all ponder being Kaladesh inventors. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder websiteBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 133 - The Danger of Jeweled Lotus and Kaladesh Remastered 1:17:12

5M ago1:17:12

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The controversy over Jeweled Lotus has been high and opinions differ on how good it is. Is it an intentional chase rare to drive sales or just a well designed card? We also ponder how Kaladesh Remastered will play compared to the original and look back to Amonkhet remastered for hints. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website…

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Episode 132 - Battle of Wits: Commander Legends 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

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Wizards announced that Magic Arena Mobile won't be released in 2020. Are we shocked even a little bit? We ponder what to really expect for mobile and when. We also bring back our favorite Ponder game, Battle of Wits. We take some of the Commander Legends creatures and debate what jobs they are best suited for, like three inept high school guidance …

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Episode 131 - Exploiting Leaks for Finance and Calling out Racism 1:06:57

6M ago1:06:57

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Racism has reared its ugly head in the community again in the form of card alters, and we talk about how to handle those who create it and those who support it. We also ponder what happens when the Magic finance community exploits leaked cards for a profit. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website…

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Episode 130 - Omnath's Grand Finale 1:12:46

6M ago1:12:46

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After a more than grand showing at the Grand Finals, Omnath is out of here! We look towards a locus-free Standard future. We also ponder tostadas. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder websiteBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 129 - Predatory Products and Certified Cuties 1:16:35

6M ago1:16:35

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The Walking Dead Secret Lairs set has caused an uproar, but is it any more predatory than the Booster Pack lottery we're used to? We ponder if this is the start of a bad trend. But don't worry, Jamie lifts our spirits with her Zendikar Rising Certified Cuties list.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 128 - Why Magic Can't Be Your Everything 1:09:24

7M ago1:09:24

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Magic is a big part of our lives, but what happens when it's the only thing? Jamie shares how she feels when Magic becomes too, and TJ recalls when it almost overwhelmed him. We also ponder Omnath's future and with whom we really want to party.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 127 - Is Ramp the Problem? 1:32:26

7M ago1:32:26

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Zendikar Rising has been out for a week and your hosts are already having problems. TJ explains why a ramp card might get banned before it's even legal to play. Jamie shares her frustration with Arena's release, and the whole gang ponders more shoes for the Gatewatch.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 126 - Putting your Zendicards on the Table 1:10:20

7M ago1:10:20

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Zendikar Rising has been fully revealed, and Jamie is back to help us out with her professional limited opinion. Will it be fast or slow? What's the bombiest bomb for draft? What will shake up Standard? We ponder what the new set will bring to both limited and constructed play.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 125 - Zendikar Rising Highlights and First Impressions 1:25:19

7M ago1:25:19

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Previews are rolling in, and we are starting to get a feel for the theme of Zendikar Rising and what it has to offer. We look at some of the cards that excite us, might be game changers, or are just plain fun. We ponder if this set finally ends the Zendicurse of past blocks.By TJ Rogers, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 124 - Party on Zendikar 1:14:38

8M ago1:14:38

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It's preview time, and the party is coming to us! We look at the party mechanic and the new spin on modal cards, check in on the Hall of Fame update announcement, and ponder who we'd want to see in and why.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 123 - Defeating Losing Streaks 1:16:00

8M ago1:16:00

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All players have bad runs, get cold, and just can't seem to win a game. Jamie talks about hers from last week and how losing streaks affect streamers. With our listeners, we ponder some ways to handle them when they do show up in our games, pro or casual.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Topples, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 122 - Looking at Lessons Learned from Last Year 1:15:10

8M ago1:15:10

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Mark Rosewater released his annual "State of Magic" article this week about what WotC has learned in a year. We go over it and give our own opinions. We also check in with Jamie on how Amonkhet Remastered is going and ponder what it takes to truly remaster a previous set.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 121 - The Art of Smelling Booster Packs 1:12:25

8M ago1:12:25

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We all love the smell of fresh cards straight out of a booster pack, but did you know that each pack has its own unique aroma? We act as your set sommeliers this episode, weaving a sensory story with our descriptions. We also ponder what to do when our relationship with Magic starts to get unhealthy.…

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Episode 120 - A Ban Too Late? 1:12:35

8M ago1:12:35

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There's only a few weeks left until Standard rotation, but this week's Banned and Restricted announcement has finally axed the cards that people have been unhappy about for a long time. Will the fun return? Is it too late? We also ponder how people are expressing their frustrations on social media and if these are justified or just the fallout of "…

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Episode 119 - Set Boosters and Paper Boomers 1:12:00

9M ago1:12:00

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Want to buy some packs but can't stand the draft chaff? Well check out the new set boosters! It's a new product to get more playables into your hands. We talk about who they're for and why they even exist. There's also been some conflict between the old school paper playing boomers and the new digital arena zoomers, but we're okay with that. We als…

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Ponder 119 - Preshow (unedited) 35:17

9M ago35:17

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Normally only available to our patrons, we decided to give everyone access to this preshow. We talk about comedy, death, and starting some only fans channels. (Warnings: mature content)By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 118 - Magic Products and Entitlement 1:18:06

9M ago1:18:06

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As a surprise to no one, there have a lot of complaints about the latest premium product, Double Masters. Unfortunately, your friends on Ponder are here to break it to you that not every product is designed just for you. We ponder the outrage of entitlement that seems to come with each new premium product.…

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Episode 117 - The Path to Pro in 2020 1:12:28

9M ago1:12:28

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After a quick look at the B&R announcement, TJ breaks down how the pro Magic 20-21 season works, and we see what it takes to get into the MPL and Rivals and what it takes to stay there. We also ponder if it's good or bad for current pros, rising stars, and players hoping to get there.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 116 - Stop it! Magic Etiquette Stories, Complaints, and Advice 1:25:55

9M ago1:25:55

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This week it was our listeners who did the pondering for us when we asked "What is your one big rule or complaint for Magic Etiquette?" We share your stories, advice, rules, and complaints from tournaments, casual paper, online, and everything in between.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 115 - Core Set 2021: A Palate Cleanser 1:21:03

10M ago1:21:03

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After some powerful sets and complex mechanics in the last few sets, it's nice to get a bit of a break with Magic Core Set 2021. The limited play feels like a return to the comfortable, while still being challenging. We give our early impressions of the set this week and also ponder picking new creature types for ourselves.…

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Episode 114 - Wizards Content Creator Confusion 1:20:09

10M ago1:20:09

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The WotC Content Creator Program has a lot of people scratching their heads after some players were removed from it. Who is it even for and what's it serving? Why are people upset with it? We ponder what it is now, what's not working, and what it could be.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 113 - When Magic is only in the Background 1:18:18

10M ago1:18:18

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Core set 2021 is out and we.... well, we're having a hard time focusing on Magic right now, and it feels like it's been pushed into the background of our lives. We strive to carry on and summon the core set cuties to help us lift our spirits. We also ponder Core Set 2022, because it's never too early.…

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Episode 112 - Puppy Love: Core Set 2021 Early Impressions 1:17:14

10M ago1:17:14

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It's preview season for Core Set 2021 and we're feeling the puppy love. Dogs are running rampant, and we talk about which ones (and other cards) we're already excited about. We also get hyped on some great reprints, a twist on some old favorites, and a new planeswalker. We finish up by pondering planeswalker talk shows.…

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Episode 111 - Companion Changes? Thanks, I Hate it 1:10:16

11M ago1:10:16

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Wizards of the Coast has taken a mulligan on the Companion mechanic, and the newest version is, well, you read the title. We try to figure out how this particular version came to be and what it means to limited and constructed going forward. We also ponder the bannings and share a must-listen segment from the Color of Magic Podcast. Listen to Color…

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Episode 110 - Wild Companion Change Speculations 1:11:37

11M ago1:11:37

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Changes are coming for Companion, but we don't know what. Why bother critically hypothesizing about them when you can make crazy, outlandish guesses instead? We try both. We also ponder even more secret lairs, a leak, and rocks. New merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/ponderBy TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 109 - The Arena Open and Curated Cuties 1:22:48

11M ago1:22:48

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The Arena Open was just announced. Is it for you? We look at what the Arena Open structure is and compare its format and cost to similar paper tournaments. We also look forward to the CFB Pro Showdown, and Jamie gives us a Curated Cuties of ICoria list.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 108 - Balance Versus Innovation 1:18:21

11M ago1:18:21

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What's more important when designing future sets? Innovation is important to keep the game fresh, but without balance power creep and narrow strategies can take over. We each ponder which is more important, how this trade-off has affected past sets, and what might be coming in the future. We also ponder krakens.…

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Episode 107 - From Super Star to Pro: Innovating with Mashi Scanlan 1:27:18

12M ago1:27:18

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From the days of Superstars to the creation of CFBPro, from Magic TV to Magic FM, our special guest Mashi Scanlan has been innovating Magic content. In our first Channelfireball podcast crossover, Mashi weaves the tales of his life's story and CFB's together. Then we ponder mutating our pets.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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Episode 106 - Arena's Renaissance 1:10:18

12M ago1:10:18

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Human drafts have finally arrived on Magic Arena, and people (especially Jamie) couldn't be happier. Was it a make or break necessity for Ikoria? We discuss how people are returning in droves after frustration with bot drafting and what that means for players. We also say goodbye to our DCI numbers.By TJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, Melvin the Muppet

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