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Competitive magic players who enjoy the Modern format and like to have fun playing it, talk about interesting decks, recent trends and tournaments and give advice on how to become better and more involved in Modern Magic.
Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for our free preview card for Streets of New Capenna: Illuminator Virtuoso!
In this episode, which may or may not have a reused title, we talk briefly about the post-Lurrus ban landscape then get into tuning the Black Coffers Control deck, building Shadowless Death's Shadow with Hidetsugu Consumes All and another Prison deck, this time with Uba Mask and Drannith Magistrate!
In this episode, we steal the Moonsnare Prototype and end up IN PRISON!
We hit Kamigawa, catch up with Gadget from Rescue Rangers, then go deep in the catalog to find some sweet sweet synergy with some accidntally Modern legal "all-stars" like...Howling Mine, Storage Matrix and Root Maze!
The inspiration for this deck was definitely Brian "BoshNRoll" Coval's sweet Legacy Bant Stasis video which you can and should watch here: https://youtu.be/mLDMd3yUIOg
It's the first show of 2021...2022? Sure. Who knows. Bottom line, Hatebears is due for a comeback and the old ones just don't cut it anymore so we're here to tell you the who's what's when's why's and how's of hating Modern in 2022!
This episode we're talkin' ENGINES y'all! Lot of Loam talk, getting going and riding it to a non-zero amount of victory. We explore a bit of how Modern feels and try to figure out if it feels "good".
It's been a minute so thanks for sticking with us!
We all want the new shiny but what about the old shiny? Sometimes the New Hotness actually isn't that hot and old & busted is actually better than you remember. We're updating Jund and there isn't a monkey in sight!
Don't overthink it y'all. Play the good cards. We're doing a little catch up, some MH2 talk, AFR talk, All The Best Cards.dek, Spice Rack and all that jazz. Give it a listen and let us know what you think about what we think!
How many horns does a unicorn have? THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU!
Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for providing us this FREE preview card to share!
Celestial Unicorn
2W
Creature - Unicorn
Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Celestial Unicorn.
3/2
We're talking Modern Horizons 2 set review but through the magic of TIME TRAVEL this episode was recorded on JULY 7TH 2021, a glorious future where Urza's Saga has already been banned so we don't have to talk about it!
Ari took the helm on Blue and Green cards, I talk about Black and Red cards and the rest sort of fall into place as we go.
Huge thanks to Wizards of the Coast for providing this FREE preview card for the upcoming set, Modern Horizons 2!
We break down both Limited and Constructed play for this card and create a new decklist that is both a callback to an old archetype and a powerful new Modular deck that gives Hardened Scales a run for its money!
We're taking a spin through some 3 color combos for underexplored, overlooked deck builds and first up is Mardu! White, Black, and Red have the best of everything in a lot of categories but often end up with midrange piles without closing speed. Let's see if we can fix that!
The new format overlords have been solidified for a few weeks and you still won't let go of your old deck. We're here to help! In this episode we cover some broad guidelines for what works and what doesn't then provide some lists we've doctored to help escape the Stockholm Syndrome of thinking a 30% matchup against Heliod is a-OK.
Show notes:
Make sure to check out Ari and Dom Harvey on Star City Games' new Modern podcast, Dominaria's Judgement here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V4KUkRet97Fl8y6dLEJJr
There's a lot to talk about in Strixhaven so @armlx and I split the set into U/R/Spellsy stuff and B/G/Creaturey stuff then whatever the hell is going on with White and colorless. Anyway we do a two+ hour dive so give it a listen!
OK this episode has been in the hopper for a while due to a cascade of cursed events but its here finally. Kaldheim overview and ban review. Give it a listen, new episode back on regular schedule forthcoming. Thanks for hanging in there with us!
We wanted to do a deckbuilding type episode so in that vein we decided to Elephant Modern Hammertime. What the heck is Elephanting and why would you do it? Well...you'll have to listen to find out!
We're back! A lot has changed in Modern and some things have stayed the same. We talk about new cards, old cards and everything in between cards. There is definitely a Minotaur Surprise and that is not a euphemism.
Join @armlx and I as we take a quick survey of Constructed formats, looking for a port in the current sharknado!
Ikoria is upon us and the Companion mechanic is causing shockwaves in every constructed format. So...is it good or is it whack?
Join Ari and I as we dig into Companion, brushwaggs and more!
(We also hit some highlights from the set AND put together an infinite mana combo with a card I can guarantee you haven't heard of before!)
Show notes:
- Decked Builder affiliate link - https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize
- https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
- https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/turn-one-thoughtseize
Long time friend of the show and our Discord’s resident numbers guy Eric Landes has started a new endeavor: League Walkthroughs!
He is graciously allowing us to crosspost the audio on this feed as the latest addition to our “Turn One Thoughtseize Presents” line up!
Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX9QZ4ooJnE&t=16s
Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProggyBoog
Make sure to like, subscribe, ring the bell on his channel!
What do the current Modern and Pioneer metagames look like, and how have they changed over the last week? Is Dimir Inverter still tier zero? What about Bant Snowblade?
Long time friend of the show, and our Discord's resident numbers guy, Eric Landes has started a new endeavor: League Walkthroughs!
He is graciously allowing us to crosspost the audio on this feed as the latest addition to our "Turn One Thoughtseize Presents" line up!
Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buE10xE9G5g
Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProggyBoog
Make sure to like, subscribe, ring the bell on his channel!
Welp, the fairy tale has come to an end for many decks with the banning of Once Upon a Time. We provide a little commentary, a little perspective, and more importantly, practical advice on some things the major OUaT decks can slot in for the time being.
Thanks for listening and please wash your hands!
Show notes:
1) Decked Builder affiliate link - https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize
2) Inked Gaming storefront is open starting with the OG playmat. More stuff being added soon! https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/turn-one-thoughtseize
3) If you're a Foglio fan, check out the Kickstarter for their playmats running right now and already fully funded! Pledge using our affiliate link to help us keep the lights on, it doesn't cost you anything! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/originalmagicart/foglio-portfolio?ref=a8amd3
4) https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
"Great players that sideboard badly lose more than medium players that sideboard well."
Sideboarding is an essential skill both at the deckbuilding level and for tournament success. In this episode we cover some general points on the subject along with a card by card case study of the sideboard configuration that took Ahren's TemUro deck from a 2-3 zero to 5-0 hero.
More Real Talk about Pioneer, an Underworld Breach deck that should be on your radar, BOGO Spice Rack cards and more!
Show notes:
1) Decked Builder affiliate link: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize
2) Urza Breach deck: https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2020/02/modern-urza-breach/
3) TemUro v1: https://scryfall.com/@DiscardSpell/decks/f4b59062-6c52-44a4-9152-b5541755a899
4) TemUro v2: https://scryfall.com/@DiscardSpell/decks/95fa57fb-a155-47aa-a6d7-993a62c820b4
5) Designated Deck Tester: www.twitch.tv/h0lydiva
6) https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
This episode is a little late coming out (long story) but we cover the Oko, Opal, Lattice ban and make some predictions. How did we do? Listen and find out!
There's puns, Pioneer talk, Theros stuff...it is a big old burger with all the fixins (no lettuce tho) and a Spice Rack to boot.
We should be back to regular schedule after this so thanks for sticking with us!
Show notes:
1) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out.
2) www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
In this episode Ari and I cover the Modern metagame and Post-ban Pioneer then get right into not one but two BRAND NEW Pioneer decks, brewed live and centered around Ephara, God of the Polis!
Thanks for listening!
Show Notes:
1) UW Ephara Live Brew List: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2020-01-04/ymIcOoETu0ehTNcicY1fJg==
2) Esper Ephara Live Brew List: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2020-01-04/WevhBXpebEaq_HnctrZ6Rg==
3) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out.
4) www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
Join Ari and I as we jump back into the Flying Circus of Modern and Pioneer with...Something Completely Different.
We run down the problems with Pioneer, are they solvable? The numbers tell the tale.
Modern isn't perfect either but we pull some interesting stats and what the implications are there as well.
All that AND two Spice Rack cards.
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out.
- Pioneer Enchantress - http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-12-04/zQSHZamUIEyd6zcaQRrkBw==
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
First off, apologies for the extreme lateness of the November episodes. November was an insane month in my personal life (I changed jobs and had an unexpected death in the family) so this episode and the next one took a lot longer than expected to release.
This episode was recorded live with OG co-host Chris on Discord for Patrons right after the Pioneer announcement. The first round of bans hadn't happened yet but it is an interesting look into what our predictions for the format would be like (we did pretty well).
Enjoy this time capsule and thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out.
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
This episode we dive into Throne of Eldraine's impact on Modern. Spoiler alert: it is BIG! Ari and I cover what hit, what missed, how to catch that darn gingerbread man, a Spice Rack that's twice as nice and more!
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out.
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
Zach swings by the ol' podcast to give us a peek into what he's been up to then we talk:
- Throne of Eldraine Rare lands (and why you're evaluating them wrong)
- Stoneforge Mystic unbanning so far
- Urza, Lord High Artificer (and why you shouldn't buy Mox Opals)
- Spice Rack and more!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
- The numbering got a little weird because last month was a nightmare so the ep is introduced in the recording as 110. There’s 2 “lost episodes” that will be released at some point that fill in that gap.
Ari and I are back and things have changed for the better! Join us for a rousing discussion of bannings, unbannings, The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota, what to do when you hate Magic, possible homes for Stoneforge, TWO Spice Rack cards and more!
It's a whole new world folks!
Thanks for listening and thanks for sticking with us while Hogaak blew over.
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
- The numbering got a little weird because last month was a nightmare so the ep is introduced in the recording as 109. There's 2 "lost episodes" that will be released at some point that fill in that gap.
We're playing catch up after a very hectic June so please bear with us. This was recorded pre-Bridge from Below ban so Hogaak was still running roughshod over the format. Core 2020 hadn't even been fully spoiled. Oh, heady halcyon days!
Anyhoo, Chris and I talk about the highlights and mediumlights of what was out at the time, what we were playing, a leafy green Spice Rack card and more!
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
Ari and I start the dive into Modern Horizons! Metagame developments, winners and losers, a rundown of superlatives: Most Nostalgia, Top Competitive, Most Likely Legacy/Vintage, Most Excited (Good Cards) and Most Excited (Long Shots)! All that plus new potential archetypes, the Spice Rack card and more!
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
Emma's back to talk with me about British cereal, some tournament results, War of the Spark Planeswalkers, Modern Horizons, Celestial Kirin combo, a chilly Spice Rack card and more!
Stay tuned tomorrow 5/28 for our exclusive Modern Horizons preview card!
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
- A few Narset/T3feri decklists:
- https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=22008&d=348552&f=MO
- https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=21934&d=347809&f=MO
- Here's my combo focused Kirin list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1931381#paper
- This list by Japanese player Hirata Akito looks sweet and I'm definitely going to try it next! https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=22019&d=348698&f=MO
Ari and I cover metagame updates, London results, our top 5 picks from War of the Spark for Modern, the Spice Rack and more!
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
- My broadcast of Nerd Rage Gaming's Wednesday Night Modern VOD is here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/415950761 (there are some audio issues in the first few minutes but hang in there!).
- Ari's blogpost about the London Mulligan is here: https://armlx.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-issues-with-london-mulligan.html
- Follow Warren Smith (http://www.twitter.com/mtgwarren). His Mono Red Phoenix decklist is here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/turnonethoughtseize/D5MS_b3UYAAv9x8.jpg
- Team One Thoughtseize has its first player! As a test run we are sponsoring a player from my and Chris’ LGS named Jeff Pyka. He’s a 6 time PT competitor, former Silver Pro, 11th place at PT Ixalan, Top 8 at GP Cinci 2014 and a number of Top 16 finishes at SCG and GP events. This pilot program will run for the MCQ season that feeds MC IV 2019.
Modern writer extraordinaire Emma Partlow joins the Turn One Thoughtseize crew and we dip our toes into the first bits of War of the Spark, talk about our latest pickups, decks we're playing, London Mulligan, the first Sponsored Player for TEAM One Thoughtseize and my upcoming coverage debut at NRG!
Follow Emma at http://www.twitter.com/emmmzyne and read her articles at https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/author/epartlow/.
Thanks for listening!
Show notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- We've spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!
- God-Pharaoh's Statue + Thalia + Trinishphere is: All opponent's spells cost 2 more (3 more if they are non-creature) then after all cost additions and reductions have been applied, Trinisphere makes sure they pay at least 3 mana total for the spell.
- NRG commentary info - https://www.twitch.tv/nrgseries - April 24th 7 PM Central
- Team One Thoughtseize has its first player! As a test run we are sponsoring a player from my and Chris' LGS named Jeff Pyka. He's a 6 time PT competitor, former Silver Pro, 11th place at PT Ixalan, Top 8 at GP Cinci 2014 and a number of Top 16 finishes at SCG and GP events. This pilot program will run for the MCQ season that feeds MC IV 2019.
Episode 101 marks the beginning of the new format for the main Turn One Thoughtseize podcast! The first episode of each month I will be joined by Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax to cover the more competitive aspects of Modern.
This week we do a deep dive into recent results, discuss card advantage in theory and practice, hit deckbuilding with packages, talk Proliferate in War of the Spark, What We're Playing and a Spice Rack card!
Show notes:
- Examples of starting cores for package deckbuilding:
- http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-03-30/VBsvLiA2y06XCgphPqioeA==
- http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-03-30/5_Z9gEnXPU28vXEhIgW00Q==
- Follow Ari on Twitter: www.twitter.com/armlx
- Read Ari's articles at www.starcitygames.com
Thanks for listening!
Part 2 of our Episode 100 extravaganza is the return of our first ever guest Ethan Fleischer of Wizards R&D! We talk about everything from the Magic design pipeline to biggest mistakes to the glory of designing cards for your own decks and a lightning round of "what's up with this card"!
Show notes:
- Some info on Ethan for those unfamiliar: https://mtg.gamepedia.com/Ethan_Fleischer
- Check out Ethan Fleischer (@EthanFleischer): https://twitter.com/EthanFleischer
Episode 100 was supposed to be one show but it proved to be TOO MIGHTY to be contained!
Chris returns! We cover Modern as it was when the show started back in 2015 and where it is now, highlights from the first 100 episodes, decks we're playing, metagame and of course, the Spice Rack.
Show Notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- Join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. Find us at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
Stay tuned for Part 2 which is an hour long interview with our very first guest, Ethan Fleischer of Wizards R&D!
So folks aren't blindsided, Episode 99 was Zach's last episode. That's the main reasons this episode took so long to come out. It was a tough record and proved to be a tough edit. He is stepping away from the game for the time being, there's no drama or bad blood. His time with the show was great and there will always be space in the lineup if/when he comes back. Original co-host Chris will be returning for Episode 100 currently scheduled for release the week of the 20th. Following that, the main Turn One Thoughtseize show will be split into a "pro/spike" focused show with myself and Ari Lax and a "general/Johnny Jenny" show with myself and Emma Partlow (Hipsters of the Coast, Card Kingdom). Chris will be heading up new content for the third week of the schedule focusing on Standard and Arena. I'm leaving the "fourth" week of the month open for special features, future shows or just a good ol' fashioned week off. This episode we cover: - Modern Horizons wishlist/discussion - Zach's memories and farewell Show Notes:
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- Join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. Find us at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
Zach was cloistered with his Pro Tour testing team earlier this week so Dylan Hand, Star City grinder and contributor subbed in to help me cover the back half of our Faithless Looting/Ancient Stirrings degeneracy review in the post-KCI world!
We cover:
- Recent event results
- Metagame trends
- Cards you should be playing
- Ancient Stirrings decks - how to play 'em and how to beat 'em
- Decks we're playing, the Spice Rack and more!
Show Notes:
- Follow Dylan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrathismtg and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ingrathismtg
- Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
- Join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. Find us at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize
KCI is dead. What is the most busted thing you can be doing in Modern right now? What is the mysterious Modern announcement at the end of the month? What cards would we add to Modern?
Long story short, Faithless Looting and Ancient Stirrings are where its at. We'll do a deep dive on Ancient Stirrings decks next time but right now we're going Looting!
Show notes:
1) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
2) Patreon is still going strong so if you would like to join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. It is at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize.
3) Ryan's Phoenix list - http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=21069&d=339984&f=MO
4) Jeff Carr's Mono Red Phoenix - http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=21069&d=339985&f=MO
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!
Our first show recorded in the New Year and it is a Hydroid Krasis sized monster!
We cover: KCI ban, Maindeck Surgical Extraction, Ravnica Allegiance Modern picks, UW Control, Patron questions, Spice Rack, just...everything!
Show notes:
1) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out!
2) Patreon is still going strong so if you would like to join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we'd love to have you. It is at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize.
2018 was a helluva year for Team One Thoughtseize!
New Show!
Patrons!
Pro Tour success!
Discord!
Zach starts streaming!
Triple digit growth!
We cover the year that was, springboard off PVDDR's "deck difficulty" article to talk about avoiding scrubthink, go over brews, metagame broad strokes, Spice Rack Card of the Year and more!
Thanks to everyone who made "the year that was" so great and we hope you'll stick with us for the coming year, we're gearing up for a wild ride!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) Go follow Zach on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/a22enmtg
The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!
It has been a crazy few months but Zach and Kat are back to talk about changes to the Pro Players Club, Magic Arena, deck loss, deck reconstruction, community and Kat's BIG NEWS!
Join us and hear more about the nitty gritty of grinding Magic and making content!
Follow Kat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellKatMTG
Follow Zach on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A22en
There are a lot of big Modern events coming up this weekend and next (first 2 weekends of December 2018) so we decided to do some good ol' fashioned number crunching! We're aiming to help you know what you are likely to run into and ways of tuning your 75 to get an edge out there right now.
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) Data was drawn from www.mtgtop.com and cleaned up/crunched by hand.
The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!
So you Top 16'd your first Pro Tour? What's next?! We're getting back into the swing of things after a wild few months. To that end, we cover:
- Zach came in 13th at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica (and hit Silver Pro in a single event)
- Metagame update
- What's going on with Modern
- Arclight Phoenix is lit
- A Spice Rack card Zach regrets
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) Zach's article is here: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/zachallen-11142018-jeskai-at-pro-tour-guilds-of-ravnica
3) Playmat proof got approved so if you're interested: https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/product/turn-one-thoughtseize-playmat
4) The Runaway Red deck my friend won with is here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1479604#paper
The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!
Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both!
Zach is back and we're going over:
- Muppets
- The Break Even Challenge from SCG Charlotte
- Metagame update
- What's going on with Modern
- Listener questions
- What we would play right now
- A Spice Rack card to pick up!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) The Jund list I played for the Break Even Challenge at SCG Charlotte is here
3) Top 32 decklists from the event are here
4) Supporting evidence for the winner of the Best Muppet Poll is here
The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
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Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both!
Zach is back and we're going over:
- Muppets
- The Break Even Challenge from SCG Charlotte
- Metagame update
- What's going on with Modern
- Listener questions
- What we would play right now
- A Spice Rack card to pick up!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) The Jund list I played for the Break Even Challenge at SCG Charlotte is here
3) Top 32 decklists from the event are here
4) Supporting evidence for the winner of the Best Muppet Poll is here
The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
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Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both!
Zach is taking the week off as he is knee deep in Pro Tour prep. Pro Tour competitor and Jund master Jadine Klomparens joins me this week to cover:
- Candy
- The Break Even Challenge Update
- Guilds of Ravnica for Modern Aftershocks
- Attacking the SCG metagame
- Tireless Tracker replacements
- Mailbag and more...
- We even found another Spice Rack card in the new set!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) The pre-order period for the new playmat will be ending on October 31st. Check it out here: https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/product/turn-one-thoughtseize-playmat
3) My current Jund list for SCG Charlotte is here: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2018-10-20/1lLO9VJwnUqEaLP_CAjUcQ==
4) Jadine's articles are posted on Star City Games every Tuesday, they can be found here: http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/tags/JadineKlomparens
5) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee
Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both!
Zach is taking the week off as he is knee deep in Pro Tour prep. Pro Tour competitor and Jund master Jadine Klomparens joins me this week to cover:
- Candy
- The Break Even Challenge Update
- Guilds of Ravnica for Modern Aftershocks
- Attacking the SCG metagame
- Tireless Tracker replacements
- Mailbag and more...
- We even found another Spice Rack card in the new set!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) The pre-order period for the new playmat will be ending on October 31st. Check it out here: https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/product/turn-one-thoughtseize-playmat
3) My current Jund list for SCG Charlotte is here: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2018-10-20/1lLO9VJwnUqEaLP_CAjUcQ==
4) Jadine's articles are posted on Star City Games every Tuesday, they can be found here: http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/tags/JadineKlomparens
5) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee
Zach and Kat are back and it is time for TEAMS! Since we last left our grinders, Kat joined Team Lotus Box and Zach is on Team RIW Hobbies for the Pro Tour.
Join us and hear more about the nitty gritty of grinding Magic and making content!
Show notes:
1) Team RIW was announced between the recording of this episode and the release. The lineup is: Zach, Corey Burkhart, Ari Lax, Max Mcvety, Tyler Hill and Stu Parns!
2) You can learn more about Team Lotus Box here.
3) Check out the V Clique podcast as well at https://soundcloud.com/vcliquepodcast
Production note: We are experimenting with a split episode format for this so make sure you listen to both! This is Part 2.
This episode we cover:
- New show sponsor Decked Builder!
- Gerry T's Worlds Protest
- The Break Even Challenge
- A tiny bit more about Assassin's Trophy
- Guilds of Ravnica for Modern
- We even found a Spice Rack card hidden in the new set!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) The Reddit thread with Gerry's statement is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/9hqyav/im_gerry_thompson_a_professional_magic_player_and/
3) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee
4) The full Guilds of Ravnica spoiler is here: https://scryfall.com/sets/grn?order=set
Production note: We are experimenting with a split episode format for this so make sure you download both!
This episode we cover:
- New show sponsor Decked Builder!
- Gerry T's Worlds Protest
- The Break Even Challenge
- A tiny bit more about Assassin's Trophy
- Guilds of Ravnica for Modern
- We even found a Spice Rack card hidden in the new set!
Show notes:
1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out!
2) The Reddit thread with Gerry's statement is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/9hqyav/im_gerry_thompson_a_professional_magic_player_and/
3) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee
4) The full Guilds of Ravnica spoiler is here: https://scryfall.com/sets/grn?order=set
In this episode we talk about the metagame and a bunch of interesting high level play topics and tournaments and...who are we kidding, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT ASSASSIN'S TROPHY!
We do talk about the ban list and unbans (our last discussion for the forseeable future btw), a sweet blast from the past archetype set for a comeback and a Spice Rack card built for the grind!
Show notes:
1) The SCG VS Series with Twin vs. Humans that I reference in the show: http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/37707_UR-Twin-VS-Humans.html
2) Guilds of Ravnica Spoilers: https://scryfall.com/sets/grn?order=spoiled
3) Some people have asked if Turn One Wild NaKatl with Zach and Kat (the pilot that ran in the feed as Episode 86) is going to replace a regular Turn One Thoughtseize episode in our monthly release schedule. NOPE! The support of our Patrons allowed me to shift some responsibilities so we can focus on bringing you MOAR CONTENT!
4) Playmat pre-order is up at https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/
5) Check out https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize to join The Thoughtseize Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
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A new monthly feature appears! We are pleased to have Kat Light, noted SCG Grinder and Twitch streamer, join our own newly minted Bronze Pro Zach for a backstage look at grinding events and creating content.
Kat is a Top 100 SCG Leaderboard point holder with a 2nd place Team Open finish in Modern with her signature Bant Spirits deck earlier this year. Her Twitch channel is going strong with over 1k followers and she is also part of the brand new VClique podcast alongside a boatload of fantastic female players. Check them out at here!
Show notes:
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This show contains some amount of strong language.
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Follow Kat on Twitch Twitter
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Follow Zach on Twitter
We tackle the earthshaking decision to make no changes to the Banned & Restricted List, trace out some possible bans/unbans, touch on the real prep you should be doing for Team Modern, quick hits from the internet, then my Sultai Shadow list update and Zach talks about the Nexus of Fate Turbo Fog deck he brewed up for SCG Baltimore this weekend. All that and an angelic Spice Rack card!
Show notes:
1) Jim Davis' Sultai insights - https://youtu.be/eEpCH12FWZI
2) My Sultai Death's Shadow list - https://t.co/w3LlLxCJGG
3) We will put out Zach's Turbo Fog list after SCG Baltimore this weekend
We have a Patreon now so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
– Ahren & Zach
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Clever(?) show names return because BridgeVine is doing so much nonsense that it inspired me. In this episode we cover:
Pro Tour Results
Decks on the rise
Brew development updates
Perspectives on learning a new deck
When to throw away a match up
And a throwback Spice Rack from beyond the grave!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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Team Modern is coming and it won't stop coming listen to this ep so you hit the ground running. Doesn't make sense not to play for fun your play gets smart but your deck gets dumb...
This ep we cover Team Modern basics, SCG Philly, event results, listener questions, RUG Delver brew update, Top 8 Lands in Modern AND the Spice Rack!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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This episode has it all: NaCl about KCI, listener mailbag, the Core 19 cards YOU will be playing against this week and a Spice Rack card so transparent you'll never see him coming!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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Core 19 is coming soon. What are our Modern picks!
The metagame is all over the dang place. What shall we do?
We answer these questions and test out a new cold open and some fancy transitions AND have a red hot Spice Rack card so check it!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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Zach was on site for PT Dominaria and he sat down with Kevin Jones to talk about the event, decks AND of course, Modern.
Both of us will be at SCG Con this weekend so if you are there as well, say hi!
Also, we have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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The Summer "Draft Innovation" set, Battlebond, is nearly upon us sporting a hefty cycle of the great reprints and a focus on Two-Headed Giant (2HG) gameplay!
We were given two Modern staples to show off: Beast Within and Spell Snare. Join us for a quick and fun discussion of these sweet cards!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
The regular episode for this week is a meditation on the Human condition, with deep ponderings on what is a counterspell. Is a discard spell a counterspell? What the hell is tempo?
Our Spice Rack is the stone cold nuts mirror breaker for a very prominent matchup so don't miss it at the end of the cast!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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The first week of Dominaria's Modern legality was very eventful. Cards from the new set are popping up everywhere!
Adam over at Brew City MTG broke Teshar already so we run that down.
We talk about SCG Atlanta, switching decks, picking land destruction, a sweet Dominaria Spice Rack card and more!
We have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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Nothing is sweeter than a homecoming, except when the homecoming is to Dominaria and the set looks bonkers amazing.
We (mostly Zach) winnowed the list from the 40 cards I picked to a much more reasonable but still hefty list of cards to keep an eye on.
The set looks BONKERS. Do yourself a favor and play it.
Also, we have a Patreon now so if you've ever thought "How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize" well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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We have the pleasure of unleashing unto the world Torgarr, Famine Incarnate from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Dominaria!
Torgarr, Famine Incarnate
6BB
Legendary Creature — Avatar
As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may sacrifice any number of creatures. This spell costs {2} less to cast for each creature sacrificed this way.
When Torgaar, Famine Incarnate enters the battlefield, up to one target player’s life total becomes half their starting life total, rounded down.
7/6 We cover some possible homes in Standard, Brawl, a fair Modern shell and, of course, a few spicy takes on ways to combo off with some sweet older cards!
- This episode is ALL spoilers so if you are avoiding them, don't listen to this for a few weeks *
A bunch of Dominaria got spoiled due to an internal mix up. Normally we don't discuss leaks but in this case since the information wasn't stolen or anything and the doc ended up being posted officially we will hit some of what caught our eye.
(Spoiler of the spoiler: the set looks insane!)
Scryfall Visual Spoiler
Dominaria Release Notes
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
Sometimes we hit, sometimes we miss. Turns out Jace is kinda meh and Bloodbraid Elf is our new overlord!
Jund is back in a big way but is that the best home...? Elves, Goblins, decks, and a weird Spice Rack card.
- This episode contains ZERO talk about Dominaria leaks/cards *
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
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Also we did something a little different for the mastering and editing of this episode so any feedback about the audio quality, editing, etc. would be greatly appreciated. If you don't notice a difference or it doesn't matter to you, we'd like to hear that too. Thanks!
So...yeah...we got some stuff to talk about...
Announcement Date: February 12, 2018
Modern:
Jace, the Mind Sculptor is unbanned.
Bloodbraid Elf is unbanned.
Effective Date: February 19, 2018
Magic Online Effective Date: February 14, 2018
Link to full announcement
Short cast, we tried to keep it pretty practical. TL;DR - RELAX.
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
Modern Pro Tour happened. Lantern won. How did we get there? Where are we now? What even is life?
We go over the Pro Tour results, review the nuts and bolts of playing against Lantern, strategies for successful sideboarding and as a special treat, since this was (obviously) recorded prior to the B&R you get to listen to our 25% correct predictions toward the end.
All that and a charming Spice Rack card!
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Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
WHOOP WHOOP BEEP BEEP MODERN PRO TOUR INCOMING BEEP BEEP BEEP
This is not a drill people! We are throwing the switch on the Hype Machine in preparation for the upcoming Pro Tour in Bilbao, Spain.
We go over the weirdly short history of the Modern Pro Tour, make some realistic predictions, some wild speculation and have a totally fair Magic card as our Spice Rack thanks to an intrepid Redditor...
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Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
A red sun rises with Rivals of Ixalan is on the horizon. We cover our Modern picks from the newest set and a Spice Rack card from beyond the grave!
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- Ahren & Zach
Biiiiig Mana is all over the dern place. We talk about what to expect at your next shootout at the T-R-O-N Ranch and how to beat the tar out of 'em.
By request we got deck lists a' plenty and we managed to settle on a great Spice Rack card!
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- Ahren & Zach
This episode we are talking tournament prep and metagame categories, decks we are working on, being nice and we spout off about a sick Spice Rack card!
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Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
This episode we are covering sideboard tech for SCG Baltimore, Zach talks about sequencing your plays and a sweeeeet Spice Rack card!
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Ahren & Zach
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Quick note: We reference a "Call a Judge" segment but it was a casualty of a cat induced data loss. We'll add it to the next episode.
In this episode, "Mr. Ninth Place" and I talk about Tribal decks! 5c Humans and UG Merfolk had great showings at the last SCG event so I brewed up Tribal Warriors with a bunch of new tools and cover some of the other "almost there" tribes.
There were some rumblings of unbannings with the last announcement and we speculate about what that could mean for the future of our beloved format!
There's Gitrog Monster Loam Pox, a sweet playmat giveaway and a NEW INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin' Grammar Club remixed by me!
Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!
Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!
- Ahren & Zach
This week is a listener inspired topic: getting into Modern from Standard! In addition, we answer listener questions, talk about Ixalan's Pirates and interview Caleb Durward about Bant Spirits, streaming and Indian food.
See Caleb on Twitch, follow on Twitter and see his work at Channel Fireball!
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
By popular demand (aka Twitter poll) we bring you our potentially playable Ixalan cards, metagame breakdown and some sagely advice from Zach about perseverance.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
This week is the return of the popular "Live Brew" episode format where we pick a card and make a deck around it. Our choice this time: Cryptic Serpent! What's better than a 6/5 for 7? A 6/5 for 2!
I also tested this deck on Twitch for the Saturday Morning Breakfast Stream. You can watch the replay HERE.
Stay tuned after the regular show for our interview with Ari Lax where we delve into Death's Shadow: past, present and future!
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
Storm is on the rise and cheap fatties are stomping their way through the format!
We cover the up to date Tier 1 and discuss strategies for interacting (or not interacting if you prefer) so you can crush your next event.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
Noted streamer, SCG Leaderboard Leader and gentleman about town Todd Stevens joins us to discuss TWO very important decks: Eldrazi Tron and GW Value Town!
Follow Todd on Twitter and Twitch
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening! -Ahren + Zach
Welcome to the first in our Modern Focus series where we interview prominent pilots about their signature decks.
This week talk to Caleb Scherer, a name synonymous with the Storm mechanic about well, Storm!
Follow Caleb on Twitter and on Twitch
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
Eldrazi are everywhere. New cards are all over the place. You asked for it, you got it:
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ACTUAL best Hour of Devastation cards for Modern
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What deck you should play
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Tournament report
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Spice Rack
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Other stuff
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
I'm finally back from Vegas and the work trip that followed 3 days after >.<
We discuss the results, the meta, customizing your Magic experience and more!
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
It's GP Vegas Prep Week here on Turn One Thoughtseize!
We cover deck choices, rules for making changes, testing methods, what I will probably bring to the event and more!
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach
Zach Allen joins me as the new permanent co-host of Turn One Thoughtseize!
In this episode: tournament reports, our Officially Unofficial Modern Ban Watchlist and decks we are playing & working on.
We'd love for you to join us!
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening!
-Ahren + Zach
This is the second of 2 combo episodes that contain 2 potential co-hosts!
In this ep, I am first joined by Jen a.k.a. Mrs. Mulligan, noted streamer and Merfolkist and then TJ a.k.a. Red Baron MTG on Twitch and commentator for Geek Fortress.
We would love to hear any constructive feedback or thoughts that may help decide who will be the next Turn One Thoughtseize co-host.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening!
-Ahren + Chris
This is the first of 2 combo episodes that contain 2 potential co-hosts!
In this ep, I am first joined by Kriz, formerly of The Girlfriend Bracket, and Zach Allen, a die hard Modern grinder.
We would love to hear any constructive feedback or thoughts that may help decide who will be the next Turn One Thoughtseize co-host.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening,
-Ahren + Chris
We have a -1/-1 co-host counter after this episode so the instructions for auditioning are contained within, along with our Amonkhet Modern set review and some brews.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Chris
You asked for it, so you're gonna get it. We break down how best to attack the current metagame, which decks are surfacing and what we are currently playing.
Thanks to Modern Masters 2017 it is much easier to get into Modern right now and we break down the types of things you might see more of as a result.
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as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Chris
Man have you seen Modern Masters 2017? The set is nuts and we help break down what it means for the format.
We also go over what a "Fair" deck really is to different people and are certain decks, Death's Shadow "Fair".
on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email
as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Chris
With a whole mess of data to pick through thanks to the SCG Regionals, we get to break down what to look out for, what's good again, and some sweet lists that you can have fun with.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so
on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email
as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Chris
How will you react to the new Modern landscape? Hopefully we can help, in this episode we go over some recent tournament results and go over how best to approach a new and unknown metagame. We also dissect our own strategies and deck transformations going forward.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email
as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Chris
With a very shaking B&R update and the release of Aether Revolt around the corner, we have a lot to talk about in this episode:
Which cards to we think will affect modern the most?
What are our favorite AER cards to brew with?
How will the new modern landscape look with the new changes?
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We go back to the original live brew format where we have literally no idea what is in store for us. A card so bulk neither of us had ever heard of it. Behold:
We touch on Frontier and SCG results so come have some fun with us!
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After nearly 2 years and over 100 hours of content we have hit episode 50. We take a look back and see how modern has changed since we've started after several big bans and a large design shift by WotC.
Thanks to everyone who has stuck with us, and to everyone who has given us a listen even if you haven't stuck around. We appreciate all of the support and look forward to doing many more episodes.
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The rumors of modern's death have been greatly exaggerated. In this episode we dissect some of the recent large tournament results and see how interactive decks are competing in this proactive meta game.
We also look at the format to see what cards could be safely unbanned and if anything really needs to be banned for the health of the format.
Lastly, we talk about Grixis Delver and Temur Delver as our current decks of choice.
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TurnOneThoughtseize is coming to you now from several remote locations, as we talk about the ever growing Aggressive threat in the modern format. Looking at Caleb Durward's recent run with Bant spirits, does this show a trend for more lower to the ground creature based midrange and tempo strategies? We dissect some recent tournament results and break down how you can still play what you want in this faster modern meta.
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In this episode we talk about a series of articles by Brian Demars about how to be good at modern, and how brewing is not the best idea if your number 1 goal is to win. We also cover why brewing is important and how to brew correctly for the results you want.
Link to the Author
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Today we run down each of our top picks for Kaladesh cards in modern, as well as our top 5 cards we are excited to brew around, and how many gear hulks we can slam into one deck.
There was a B&R announcement (Spoiler Alert: nothing happened) that we quickly cover.
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In this episode we closely breakdown a couple Kaladesh cards for modern and go over the best ways to evaluate new spoilers.
Ahren also gives his GP Tournament Report running Mardu Midrange.
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How many timely 90s-00s music refferences can we make in one episode? Find out as we talk about the new kids on the block when it comes to tier 1-1.5 in modern. We delve into what these decks are trying to do an how they got to the top tables recently, as well as what you can do to beat them.
We'd also like to give WotC huge props for Conspiracy 2 and the implications it has for the future of reprints.
Lastly, Ahren is off to GP Indy this weekend, if you seem him, tell him "Swamp. Thoughtseize. Go." (or "Hey, I like your podcast) and you can get some sweet card giveaways.
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Chris is on a work trip so I called on Kriz from The Girlfriend Bracket podcast to sit in for him. We chit chat about event prep and how we are getting ready for GP Indy!
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Ahren is getting ready for GP Indy, so we break down the expected modern meta game and go over how to build your deck for the best possible results at a large tournament.
Looking at the recent tournament results though modern seems to be more diverse and healthy than ever before and we dive into some sweet deck lists.
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