Untap, Upkeep, Draw, Main, Combat, Main, End. What do these words have in common? You would know, if you were a fan of _Magic: the Gathering_ (this week's topic)! We've got a special guest friend, Kevin, to help guide us through the complex and exciting world of the Planeswalkers.

Why is _Magic: the Gathering_ so popular? Are there more than just competitive fans? What keeps players in the game after over two decades?

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