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Homeward Path: A Magic: The Gathering Podcast

Homeward path is a show by Adam Spain with a focus on improving at Magic on a “Time Budget”. Magic is already a tough game and playing it on the limited time that a lot of us have is even harder. Hopefully Adam’s short weekly show will give you a boost you need to take down your next FNM.

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CEDH gets a bit of a bad rep from the community, but I’ve always found watching its games to be

It’s been a long year, full of ups and downs. Let’s take a look at a few, before making my

As the year comes to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to take a quick peek

Midrange decks are inherently flexible and adaptive. Combo decks can threaten to just end the game at any time. Neither

Unlike their proactive peers, a reactive pilot has less decisions to make in how to play, instead focusing on what

There’s no bigger difference between win rates than with a proactive deck on the play or draw. Today we explore

Being on the Play or Draw first in a given game of Magic can have a massive impact on how

It’s easy to make mistakes in Magic, from deckbuilding to gameplay, but our goal in any matchup needs to be

Treasures are a relatively new mechanic, but that hasn’t stopped Wizards from really flexing their design muscles with just how

Taking extra turns feels like a cool mechanic that’s perfect for Standard. I’m telling you from experience: We don’t need

We’ve talked about Commons. We’ve talked about Uncommons. But no rarity in Magic plays a bigger role in determining the

Sometimes, your deck just isn’t doing what you want, and it’s time to consider adding a color. We’ll take a

Standard has finally rotated, and I’ve had a solid week to let the new format marinate. Let’s put my first

Commons, especially in today’s game, get a bad rap. I’m here today to defend the honor of one of the

MTG Finance can be a daunting thing to look into, but I’ll share some of the highs and lows of

Standard 22 is an interesting look into what the upcoming format may come to look like. Let’s peer through the

For better or worse, Magic is changing fast. The last 18 months have created a massive shift into the digital

So you quit playing a while back, but now you’ve got the itch again? Where do we start the process

Twitter asked, and I decided the best way to respond was to dive deep! We’re looking at five decks that

Wizards of the Coast has been working tirelessly over the years to make Life Gain the “official” mechanic of White

It seems like it takes less time with every set release to get the banned list discourse started. Combined with

I don’t normally like to do negative commentary, but the current direction of Magic’s Organized Play program, or lack thereof,

When you’ve played Magic as long as I have, it’s important to stop and reflect from time to time on

I’ve been on my most recent spree of playing Magic for the past five years, and haven’t spent a dime

Making the leap from Standard to Eternal formats can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little

We’re finally back to our regularly-scheduled content, and we’re checking in on Magic’s most popular format! What cards do we

A cold, unforgiving wasteland, where one must embrace the savagery of nature, or be lost to the elements. This

Warriors of a barren wasteland, reckless and aggressive, the Mardu Horde very much embody the core color of their

What happens when you combine the overwhelming power of Simic with the natural greed and ambition of black mana?

Martial arts, mysticism, monks, and monasteries. This is the Jeskai Way, and while other clans/color combinations have clearly defined

Family. Unity. Survival in a harsh environment. These are the core tenets of the Abzan Houses, and it certainly

Grixis, the home of villains, desolation, and an endless desire to make opponents miserable! Nicol Bolas has defined this

While somewhat compelling in the lore, Esper honestly doesn’t have any sort of history as a competitive juggernaut. Instead,

To some, a utopia without chaos and strife. To others, a strict, overbearing caste system that glorifies the strong

We’re back, and we’re bigger than ever! The shard of Naya is all about one thing: Bigger is better.

Back to our regularly-scheduled programming, we’re taking a look at the first of the 5 Shards: Jund. What happens

I’m joined this week by the best co-host I could’ve ever asked for: my life’s co-host, my wonderful wife

Life. Death. Death feeding new life. The Golgari Swarm tend to the never-ending cycle of life, both in the

Power and cunning. Resource advantages in multiple ways. Constantly seeking refinement and improvement. An ever-expanding slate of options. These

Creativity. Experimentation. Enthusiasm. Collaboration. These are the qualities that define the Izzet League, as well as the real-life mages

Bound by honor, a sense of duty, and the oaths they took when they joined, the Boros Legion act as

We’re back this week to take a look at the Orzhov Syndicate, a bizarre hybrid of churches and banks.

Secrets and stealth over power and might. Subversion and finesse over raw brute strength. Playing to control what matters,

I know we all need an escape from the election, so I wanted to spend this week talking about the

It’s Selesnya Week! Strength in unity, harmony in execution, and a focus on creatures are the order of the day.

Not Gruul? Then die! Despite their boorish exterior, there’s more to the Gruul Clans than meets the eye. While it’s

Beginning a series looking into the lore, mechanical identities, and overall gameplay approach of each color combination, by popular

One of the most-maligned, most exaggerated archetypes of all times is Draw-Go. Believed to be nothing more than a

Magic has been through a rough couple of years, between stale formats and copious amounts of bannings, particularly in Standard.

Sometimes, there’s an opponent or matchup you just can’t beat straight up. No matter how much you try, you

This week, we’re looking at one of Magic’s most beloved and decorated archetypes: The Rock! With its unique blend of

Zendikar Rising releases on Arena and MTGO next week, and with it so close, I thought it’d be fun

Magic is a wild, wonderful, fantastic game, and sometimes you can find yourself playing from behind. This week, we’re

In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve got a rotation coming up in Standard. This week, I want to take

With all the emphasis on ignoring our opponents these days, what does it take to make them stand up and

Wizards of the Coast dropped a bombshell announcement this week, banning numerous cards across several formats, but only one

Are you tired of seemingly endless Reclamation mirrors in Standard? Sick of Goblins and more Reclamation in Historic? Tired

While a lot of the core cards are shared across the many variations of this archetype, Flash decks are

Value is a term that gets tossed around fast and loose, but it has a lot of different contexts.

We’re back again on the history train, looking this week at a different breed of control than what we’re

This week, we’re diving back into the history of Magic with a look at one of the its most

This week, I’m sharing a look into my deckbuilding process as I did a really deep dive on one

We’ve been through a lot over the past few weeks, as a community, as a nation, and as a

With all the talk about how Companions stack up against the greatest mechanics of all time, I thought it’d

This week, we’re going against the grain as I talk about Companions in Magic. Contrary to public opinion, I actually

We’re taking a break from talking about the competitive side, and instead taking a look at something I spend almost

Despite all the success of linear decks in the early going, I firmly believe this format will turn into

We’re taking a look at MTGO this week. The pros, the cons, and how to get started are

Bad matchups are a slog in Magic, but with a little bit of luck/persistence, you can find your way

Standard is in a bit of a weird place. The top of the format is basically set in

I’m covering a bit of a somber topic this week, in light of the state of national and world affairs.

The color Red gets a bit of a bad rap in Magic. I’d contend it’s secretly the most versatile color,

We’re a little late this week, thanks to being Swamped last week. (See what I did there?) We’re here

This week, I’m taking a bit of a step back, and examining my own progress in building

This week, we’re continuing along the same lines as our last episode, at the behest of our first

This week, we’re joined by one of my oldest Magic friends, one of the biggest influences on how I enjoy

Magic is a game experienced in many different ways, but one way that hasn’t led to much in the

How do I need to approach this matchup/game/turn? What am I supposed to be doing? These are questions that become

This week, we’re getting personal as I lay out my goals for the upcoming year. This will be the last

How much do we consider the constraints of the formats we’re playing when choosing which decks/cards/sideboarding approaches to adopt? More

Everyone enjoys Magic in the own unique way, but with the push for more competitive play across the board, from

Magic is a tough game, even more so at the competitive level. Even if you’re just playing locally and making

Monty Python references aside, we’ve just had a banning a week into a brand new format. We’ve got a card/deck/color

I couldn’t think of a punny title, so instead, we’re just sharing stories this week about the last time we

This week, I’m taking a look at one of the most-maligned approaches to Magic deckbuilding and gameplay: linear decks. Their

This week, I’m taking a brief look at the way Eldraine Standard is shaping up, comparing it to another older

This episode is a milestone, and as such, I thought it would be a great time to reflect on my

This week, I’m taking a look at the financial side of the upcoming rotation, and breaking down my process for

This week, I’m taking a look at the mechanics of Throne of Eldraine, before turning an eye to our main

Rather than talk about the Banned and Restricted Update in complete detail and speculate on specifically Modern, I thought it

In a triumphant return to the mobile studio (read: car), we’re breaking down combo decks. These decks get a lot

This week, I’m taking a quick look at the Organized Play announcement, before turning attention to a topic that is,

This week, we tackle a debate that I honestly can’t believe is still raging. No matter where you fall on

This week, we take a very brief look at Mythic Championship Barcelona (or MC Hogaak) before diving into some of

This week, I’m looking at some of the core tenants of competitive Magic, and exploring the multiple ways we can

This week, we’re looking at two very pleasant surprises that came up between last week and now, before doing a

Diving further into the tournament report on YouTube, we’re looking at just how important it is to figure out a

Taking a step back and looking at some fundamentals this week, we’re talking about a class of card that can

Brett pops in this week to talk about some of the ways to help your Magic experience sustain itself. We’re

Fresh off the birth of my third child, I’m back this week! We’re laying down some truth bombs about the