MagicFM: Recent Episodes
Gaby Spartz and Mashi Scanlan
Join Gaby Spartz and Mashi Scanlan each week as they cover the latest in Magic news and events. Prepare yourself for hot takes, Mashi's attempt at clever jokes, and a deep dive into Magic, gaming, and more!
Gaby and Mashi cover the huge Twitch data breach, as well as share their favorite memories from paper Magic.
Timestamps
07:08 - Twitch Leaks35:16 - Favorite Paper Magic Memories
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksTwitch leaks
LSV's content creation Twitter thread
Gaby and Mashi take a look at the mechanics of Innistrad, as well as what's coming next year to the world of Magic.
Timestamps12:19 - Innistrad Midnight Hunt Mechanics
25:40 - Store Championship
34:28 - 2022 Standard Releases
50:25 - Ancillary Products and Universes Beyond
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksMagic Showcase Announcements
With digital mechanics and spoiler seasons coming from all sides, Gaby and Mashi discuss if it's getting to be too overwhelming to follow.
TimestampsJumpstart and Digital only mechanics - 15:00
Are there too many spoilers? - 41:38
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksJumpstart Historic Horizons details
Gaby and Mashi jump right into Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, with takes on the mechanics, flavor, and more!
TimestampsAFR Dungeons - 13:25
Flavor text in mechanics - 26:24
Flavor of the set and expectations born from D&D lore - 38:00
Final thoughts on AFR - 56:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
The winds of change are coming - Gaby and Mashi weigh in on Modern Horizons 2, the future of Pro Magic, and more.
TimestampsThe death of the MPL - 12:45 Modern Horizons 2 Dive - 28:14
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksMPL cancellation announcement
Gaby and Mashi weigh in on the massive announcement drop this week, covering topics from the D&D crossover set to Modern Horizons 2 (and more)!
TimestampsModern Horizons 2 News - 10:39
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms News - 31:27
WPN Play and Arena Announcements - 43:43
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksSummer of Legend Article
Gaby and Mashi take a look at the latest Strixhaven reveals, while also tackling artistic plagiarism and Arena on Mobile!
TimestampsAll about Strixhaven - 07:18
Crux of Fate plagiarism - 37:07
MTG Arena on Mobile - 50:40
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksJason Felix's tweet
Crux of Fate side by side comparison
Gaby and Mashi unveil MagicFM's first preview cards, and they are about what you'd expect (let's just say that lands are NOT safe). They also discuss Universe's Beyond, as Magic is opening its doors to tons of new IPs.
TimestampsTime Spiral Remastered previews! - 13:00
Universe's Beyond announcement - 24:09
Hasbro reorg announcement - 39:20
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksMagic's Voyages to Universe's Beyond
Hasbro Reorganization
Gaby and Mashi make a tier list...of the positives and negatives of tier lists. They also check in on Kaldheim and Arena Mobile in an action-packed episode of MagicFM.
TimestampsIs ranking players bad? - 08:00
Checking in on Kaldheim - 38:21
Checking in on Arena Mobile - 45:01
WotC developer roadmap - 53:40
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksMTG Arena State of the Game
MTG Arena Mobile FAQ
In a special episode of MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi announce a new schedule, and take a look at Kaldheim spoilers and MTGO news alongside it.
Timestamps08:26 - MagicFM moving to monthly announcement12:00 - More Kaldheim Previews!
51:56 - Mythic Tokens and MTGO Subscription Model?
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksCFB Box BreaksScryfall Previews
Mythic Tokens
There have been a ton of Kaldheim previews this week, so Gaby and Mashi dive in, covering the new cards, mechanics, and more (as well as a check-in on MTGA Mobile).
Timestamps10:00 - New Kaldheim planeswalkers
25 :00 - Discussing the Kaldheim new and returning mechanics
47:19 - MTGA for mobile early access
53:12 - Cassette tape mystery in influencer's crates
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksNiko Aris story
Tyvar Kell story
Mobile announcement
Kaldheim Mechanics
Gaby and Mashi close out 2020 strong, reviewing this wild year and seeing how many of their wishlist items came true (plus making a new wishlist for next year).
Timestamps10:00 - Year in review
43:10 - Checks and bricks
47:46 - Wishlist for 2021
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Everyone loves preview cards, but should Wizards be paying the creators for previewing them? Gaby and Mashi share their thoughts, and explore the consequences of such a change.
Timestamps10:54 - Should Wizards pay creators for previews?
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksSpice8Rack's twitter thread
Cube April's tweet
In a special episode, Gaby and Mashi interview first-time Pro Tour competitor Carolyn Kavanagh on her experiences qualifying for and competing in the Zendikar Rising Championship.
Social MediaCarolyn - @MightyLinguineMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksCarolyn's TwitchSupreme Verdict Videocast
FAM: Friends and Magic
This week, Gaby and Mashi tackle the Reserved List in depth, and it may surprise you where they land on it (unless you think they hate it, in which case you're right).
Timestamps17:30 - All about the Reserve List
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksReserve List
This week, Gaby and Mashi cover the unique situation that two MOCS competitors found themselves in last week, while also examining just how expensive Arena has gotten.
Timestamps12:32 - Reversal of match outcome at the MOCS
42:00 - Rising cost of Arena, especially Historic
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksMJ's statement
Oliver's tweet
Saffron Olive's tweet 1
Saffron Olive's tweet 2
Gaby and Mashi go to the mailbag this week, answering questions that range from what their unluckiest break was to their favorite Magic art, and much more.
Timestamps12:00 - Questions start
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksSlow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
Gaby and Mashi discuss the changes they like about MPL/Rivals league play, while expressing their displeasure about supreme draft and alternate art in the Vintage Cube.
Timestamps19:00 - MPL Weekly vs. Weekly League Play
41:00 - Vintage Cube Art and Supreme Drafts
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksCube Alternate Art
MTGO Supreme Draft Schedule
Jeweled Lotus blew up the internet yesterday - Gaby and Mashi cover all things Lotus, as well as Arena's mobile delay and Hasbro's earnings call.
Timestamps15:00 - Jeweled Lotus
48:10 - Hasbro earnings report interesting tidbits + mobile delayed
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Cube April's Tweet
Patrick Chapin's Tweet
Earning's Report
Gaby and Mashi celebrate their 52nd episode by doing a giveaway, talking about when we might return to paper Magic, and discussing the WotC rules that led to a high-profile retirement this week.
Timestamps02:00 - 52nd Episode Celebration Plans and Giveaway16:00 - WotC Suspends In-Store Play Until January
34:54 - WotC employee / spouse co-habitation rules
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksVirtual GP Twitter Thread
WotC Suspends In-Store Play Until January
Austin Invited to Rivals
Did enough cards get banned to make Standard awesome? Gaby and Mashi investigate, while also attempting to decipher the latest MPL announcement.
Timestamps13:51 - Deciphering the Magic Pro League season announcement
32:00 - Standard bans and a new metagame
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Banned and Restricted announcement
Magic Pro League announcement
The dead haven't finishing walking, so Gaby and Mashi go hunt some more Zombies, while also revealing plans for MagicFM's one-year anniversary!
Timestamps17:14 - The Walking Dead Secret Lair updates since last week
52:16 - Our plans to celebrate episode 52!
57:40 - Brief chat about the Grand Finals
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksJesper's Tweet
Hasbro Annual ReportThe Walking Dead Secret Lair
The dead are walking, and Gaby and Mashi have a lot to say about it, while also checking in on Standard post-ban.
Timestamps10:58 - Thoughts on bans and the state of MTG
31:40 - The Walking Dead Secret Lair Reaction
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksUro ban announcementThe Walking Dead Secret Lair
Gaby and Mashi talk about how bans are needed (and coming) just days after Zendikar Rising's release, while also going over the MTGA Developer Roadmap.
Timestamps17:50 - All about bans and predictions
47:03 - Developer Roadmap and exciting future plans
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksAmong Us house rules
Ban announcement
Developer roadmap
Gaby and Mashi give their first impressions on Zendikar Rising before taking a critical eye to all the exciting things that happened at the Mythic Invitational.
Timestamps10:46 - Zendikar Rising First Impressions
31:38 - Mythic Invitational Post-Mortem
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Gaby and Mashi talk Cube this week, focusing on how to build a cube and highlighting sweet cube themes sent in by listeners.
Timestamps09:25 - Intro to everything Cube
36:06 - Cube variants from listeners!
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksCube variants from listeners twitter thread
Magic the Deck-building rules guide
We saw an incredible slate of Magic announcements this week - listen to hear Mashi and Gaby enthusiastically review all of them, including a crossover we've all been waiting for.
Timestamps10:00 - MTG Roadmap and News
50:14 - Zendikar Rising Mechanics
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksZendikar Debut and Announcement
Zendikar Rising Mechanics
On this week's MagicFM, Mashi is joined by exceedingly special guest LSV to talk Hall of Fame, Supreme Draft, and answer listener questions!
Timestamps5:56 - HOF Changes
18:00 - Supreme Draft
24:30 - Q and A
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksHOF Announcement
Supreme Draft
On this week's MagicFM, Denis from Scry Me a River joins the podcast, and Gaby and Mashi show him that the grass is definitely greener on the other side of the river.
TimestampsQuestions start at - 10:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Denis Stranjak - @Stranjak
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksScry Me a River podcast!
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take a look at what Amonkhet Remastered brings to the table (and some of the implications of how it's been released), as well as checking in on post-ban Standard.
TimestampsAll about Amonkhet Remastered - 11:00
Checking in on Standard Post Bans - 38:36
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksAmonkhet Card List
Redbull Untapped Lists
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take a good look at how the Arena Opens are run, as well as covering the fallout from one of the most sweeping ban announcements ever.
TimestampsAre Arena Opens Predatory? - 13:58
Biggest Ban Announcement Ever - 37:10
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksHistoric Open
Ban Announcement
Luis D&D Tweet
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take a crack at what the new Zendikar Set Boosters bring to the table, discuss the upcoming PT Finals Top 8, and Gaby goes over her Top 8 Boardgames!
TimestampsPT Finals Delayed Top 8 - 12:00
Set Boosters Announcement - 25:00
GenCon Online - 42:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksDominaria Refresher Course
Top 8 Profiles
Set Boosters Announcement
Pastimes Magic Events
GenCon Exhibitors
Gencon Streaming
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest Jana Amari to cover all things content creation, from streaming and growing your audience to how avoid burning out.
Timestamps
Finding a Place on MTG Content Creation - 09:40
Growing your Twitch Channel - 23:15
MTG and Twitch Burnout - 35:43
Balancing Content Creation and Real Life - 47:03
Going Full Time - 53:10
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Jana Amari - @JanaAmariChan
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksJana's Phyrexian Obliterator Clip
Gaby's Media Kit
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi break down the complex Organized Play announcements that lay out the three next seasons of OP, as well as weigh in on how the recent ban announcement shook out.
TimestampsOP Changes Breakdown and Zendikar Rising Split: 12:20
Banned and Restricted Announcement : 41:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksBanned and Restricted
Zendikar Rising Split
Magic Pro League Updates
Gaby and Mashi open the mailbag for this week's episode, and handle questions that range from what they'd cut from the Vintage Cube to the best life hack they've learned this year.
TimestampsQuestions Begin: 08:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take an exhaustive look at the Content Creator program, going over the good, the bad, and their suggestions for how to improve it. They also weigh in on the removal of Lizbeth Eden from the program, a move that's created a lot of controversy.
TimestampsWizards Content Creator Program, Good and Bad: 12:20
Lizbeth Eden Removal : 32:24
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksLizbeth's Statement
Image from April
Tortilla Fam
WestCoast Cookies
Twysted Lai's
Mashi is joined by honorary co-host LSV, and they unpack the Arena State of the Game, talk about the Player's Tour experience, and give their first impressions of M21.
TimestampsMTGA State of the game: 04:51
Player's Tour Recap: 32:10
M21 First Impressions: 49:10
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
LSV - @LSV
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksJune State of the Game
Gaby and Mashi chat about Jumpstart, how the Player's Tour went, and grade themselves on their M21 guesses from two weeks ago.
TimestampsPlayer's Tour recap: 17
Jumpstart: 32
Core 2021 teaser answers: 44
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksJumpstart
Blogatog Teasers
This week on MagicFM, Mashi and Gaby discuss the rules against ghosting in this weekend's Player Tour, the emergency ban of Winota in Historic, and the aftermath of WotC's ban of cards they deemed racist or culturally offensive.
TimestampsWotC's new rules about ghosting and outside assistance: 6:32Winota emergency ban: 20:00
Depictions of racism in Magic cards: 29:32
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksReid’s ghosting thread
Winota emergency ban
Depictions of racism ban announcement
Rich Shay on banning Jihad
More tweets by Rich Shay
Ari Lax’s twitter thread
The ban announcement is in, and along with it is the biggest power level errata we've ever seen. Gaby and Mashi discuss this and some sweet Core 2021 teasers on this week's MagicFM.
TimestampsDiscussion on Bans: 5:22
Maro's 2021 Set Teaser and Guesses: 25:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksBan announcement
Maro's Core 2021 teaser
Dog in Meadow tweet
Gaby and Mashi are joined by extra-special guest LSV, and they go over a ton of different options for the upcoming companion change, as well as weighing in on what might get banned (and their thoughts on Double Masters).
TimestampsCompanion Predictions: 11:00
Double Masters: 57:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
LSV - @lsv
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksAnnouncement
Blake Confirmation
Double Masters
This action-packed episode features a giveaway for 100K downloads, Gaby and Mashi's reaction to the recent bans, and a breakdown of the huge changes to Organized Play, plus info about some sweet tournaments coming up.
Timestamps100k downloads CFBPro giveaway: 09:18
Ban announcement: 11:47
Arena open and CFBPro showdown: 20:18
OP Announcement: 34:39
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksBuylist Bonanza
Ban announcement
Arena Open
CFB Pro Showdown
OP Announcement
Fully stocked account packpedal
Equity Difference
Sperling's take on traveling
Gaby and Mashi are joined by Hall of Famer Martin Juza, and the three of them talk bans, win trading, and listener questions for Martin.
TimestampsWin Trading Follow-Up: 12:35
Ban Predictions: 23:00
Questions for Martin: 40:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Martin Juza - @MartinJuza
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksWin Trading LSV Tweet
Ban Predictions
Is the shuffler really rigged? Does Arena start to put you on the draw more if you win too much? Find out what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to Magic conspiracy theories on this week's MagicFM!
TimestampsConspiracies Start: 05:33
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksShuffler is definitely wrong thread
Win trading in Pauper / Vintage
Analyzing shuffling in a million games
ICR bug suspicion
ICR bug fixed
Premier draft not working as intended
Premier draft fixed
For this week's episode, Gaby and Mashi chat about the Viper Pit 3Fast5Furious tourney that Gaby hosted (and competed in), as well as what the move to sunset planeswalker points means. They also go over some sweet MTGA announcements, with Cube drafts being the highlight.
TimestampsViper Pit 3: 15:00
Sunsetting Planeswalker Points: 23:00
Historic Announcements + MTGA Cube Drafts: 44:25
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksSunsetting Planeswalker Points
MTG Weekly Announcement Stream
For this week's episode, Gaby gets the band back together. Gaby, LSV and Paul talk about everything Cheon, from streaming, to coverage, to working at Wizards, and more!
*Note: Due to technical difficulties, Mashi drops out of the podcast at around 14 minutes in, and Luis joins in!
TimestampsQuestions start at: 8:00
LSV Joins in: 14:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Paul Cheon - @HAUMPH
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
LinksCheontaur Shirt
This week, Gaby and Mashi revisit their assumptions about Ikoria, and surprisingly come to the conclusion that it may actually be a better experience in paper than digital.
TimestampsCFB Pro - 11:00
April State of the Game - 21:00
Cube Sealed - 50:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksApril Arena State of the GameCube Sealed
This week, Gaby and Mashi cover everything Ikoria, and ask themselves whether this is our first set designed more for the digital world than the physical one.
TimestampsIkoria First Impressions - 11:19
Ikoria Mechanics - 17:20
Ikoria Concerns with the Paper Set - 33:40
Cards We're Excited For - 40:47
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksIkoria Mechanics
Ikoria Full Spoiler - Note: This wasn't out by the time of this recording
This week, Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest and streamer extraordinaire, Kenji "Numot the Nummy" Egashira. They talk Esports, streaming, and much more.
Timestamps
Wizard Esports Update - 12:00
Questions for Kenji - 19:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Kenji Egashira - @NumotTheNummy
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksEsports UpdateRed Rocks Meeee
This week, Gaby and Mashi talk about all the new ways that you can continue to experience Magic (and the gathering) online! They also have a blast discussing teasers and news about Ikoria, the next Magic set!
Timestamps
Magicfest Online - 09:09
FNM at Home - 27:00
Ikoria Teasers - 37:03
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksMFO Online Info Sheet
FNM at Home Info
LSV joins Gaby and Mashi this week for an episode filled with stories, nonsense, and listener questions (with a bare minimum of talk about the Corona virus).
Timestamps
Questions start at - 06:15
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
LinksLR Lookback on Kyoto Finals
Andrea Mengucci joins Gaby and Mashi to talk #menguccicuisine, Cube, the recent bans, and more - you wont want to miss this spicy episode.
Timestamps
Questions for Mengu - 08:00
Cube Breakdown - 24:00
Thoughts on Bans - 58:00
Social MediaMagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Andrea Mengucci - @Mengu09
LinksBanned and Restricted Announcement
Gaby's Vintage Cube - You can draft it! She'd love to see it if you do :)
In this week's episode, Gaby and Mashi discuss Cube coming to Arena (in Sealed form), what's getting banned on Monday, and the debate around Rivals potentially getting additional invites.
Timestamps
Are Rivals being invited to the PT Finals? - 09:19
What's getting banned on Monday? - 30:09
Arena March state of the game: 49:00
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Elenbogen's tweet
Arena March state of the game
Predictions for bans
Join Gaby Spartz and Mashi Scanlan as they take a variety of listener questions, touching on topics like Worlds, game shows, and more!
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LinksQuestions Tweet
Gaby and Mashi discuss Ninja's take on the will to win, Worlds, and whether they like the idea of buying cards through financing.
Timestamps
Worlds Recap - The Good and Bad: 10:39
Ninja's Gaming Tweet: 34:30
MageMarket.com's Monthly Financing: 56:54
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LinksNinja's Tweet
Mage Market's AMA
Gaby and Mashi are joined by Riley Knight as they discuss the PT in Phoenix, 8-player drafts on Arena, how closely rules should be followed, and more!
Timestamps
PT Phoenix Lowdown: 12:00
8-Player Drafts and Rules Following: 28:00
MTGA for Mobile: 50:39
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Riley Knight - @Rileyquarytower
LinksFebruary State of the Game
Spin the Wheel segment
HalfArsedHistry
Gaby and not-so-special guest LSV discuss new product offerings, the breakout deck that's taking over Pioneer, and what Organized Play is telling (or not telling) players about how to achieve their goals.
Timestamps
Unsanctioned: 03:00
Cassandra's OP Discussion: 15:00
Pioneer Shakeup: 42:36
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
LSV - @lsv
Gaby and Mashi go over the Ask Me Anything that WotC Organized Play did on Reddit in this week's action-packed Magic FM.
Timestamps
AMA: Starts at ~10:00m
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Links
WotC Tabletop AMAA
Timestamps
Matt Nass: 03:00
Theros First Impressions: 11:50
Modern Bans: 28:30
OP Announcement Retraction: 42:30
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Matt Nass - @MatthewlNass
LinksBanned and Restricted announcementGP Points Cat RetractionOrganized Play for Dummies
Going to a big Magic event can be intimidating, so Gaby and Mashi break down everything you need to know, from how to get there, what to bring, how to call a judge, and much more.
Timestamps
Preparing for your first MagicFest - 07:00
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
LinksMagicFest GP Schedule 2020
Gaby's triumphant return leads to conversations with Mashi about Theros previews, busted combos, and whether old or new cards should get banned when a new combo pops up.
Timestamps
Players Tour and Breaking Heliod - 14:12
Theros Previews - 30:00
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Links
Mashi and not-so-special guest LSV discuss the good, the bad, and ugly from 2019, as well as going over their 2020 wishlist.
Timestamps
2019 Year in Review - 03:19
2020 Wishlist - 47:29
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LSV - @lsv
Mashi and LSV discuss the roadmap for Organized play, Pioneer bans, and take a first look at Theros.
Timestamps
Pioneer Bans: 03:33
Organized Play Roadmap: 11:13
Theros Previews: 47:56
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LSV - @lsv
LinksMagic playing poll
Mashi and Gaby take a look at the Worlds formats, suspended Pioneer cards, and if Brawlidays is a bust.
Timestamps
Limited at Worlds: 7:27
Historic Suspensions: 30:00
Brawlidays: 44:55
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Andrew Baeckstrom BK - @abaeckst
LinksDecember state of the game
Merchant video
Arenabrawl.net
Gaby and Mashi chat about discretionary invites to Mythic Championships, as well as bidding a not-so-fond farewell to Grand Prix byes.
Apologies for the (Mashi) sound issues this week, we had some connection issue and it shouldn't be a problem next week - Gaby
Timestamps
Bye Bye Byes: 03:55
Discretionary Invites: 17:31
Secret Lair Community Reaction: 45:37
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LinksByes Announcement
Secret Lair Poll
Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest LSV as they discuss Standard Bans and how the grind affects mental health.
Timestamps
November 18 bans: 04:24
Mental health in gaming and the grind: 31:45
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LSV - @lsv
LinksPlay design lessons learned article
Oliver's twitter thread
Sperling's job after magic article
Mashi and Gaby are joined by special guest Bloody as they discuss the exciting Arena announcements and survivorship bias in the world of Magic.
Timestamps
Arena State of the Game: 03:10
Survivorship Bias: 40:19
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Bloody - @Bloody
Links
State of the game article
The Mystery Boosters have been unveiled, and Gaby and Mashi share their thoughts on the surprise. They also discuss Pioneer Bans (too many? too few?) and fractional invites in this week's MagicFM!
Timestamps
Pioneer Bans: 06:27
Fractional Invites: 25:04
Mystery Boosters: 44:31
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Are bans an acceptable cost for powerful and exciting Standard cards? Do Arena draft bots really deliver a highly replayable experience? Gaby and Mashi tackle these questions and more on this week’s Magic FM.
Timestamps:
Are we ok with aggressive bans? 7 minutes
Arena bot draft burnout: 41 minutes
Draftable Commander?! 58 minutes
Links:
Paul’s pizza video: https://twitter.com/HAUMPH/status/1188887850156060672?s=20
Commander announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30
This week, Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest LSV as they tackle the outcome of the recent Standard bans, the announcement of Pioneer, and whether ghosting is ethical or not.
Timestamps:
Standard Bans: 3 minutes
Pioneer: 14 minutes
Ghosting: 37 minutes
Each week, Gaby and Mashi cover the latest and greatest in Magic news and events. For their inaugural episode, they discuss Standard bannings, buy-a-box promos, and whether Standard is being solved too quickly.