Faction MTG Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Trent, Saher and Ian are back to discuss Saher's experience playing Modern and Ian's experiments in Pioneer, plus a little cEDH talk.
After a month off, Trent, Saher and Ian are back to talk about Modern, their favourite Wilds of Eldraine cards, and reminisce about Thrones of Eldraine.
After a month off, Trent, Saher and Ian are back to talk about Modern, their favourite Wilds of Eldraine cards, and reminisce about Thrones of Eldraine.
The boys are back with predictions for the PT! ...right after the PT has ended.
They also chat about Commander and reminisce about old favourites.
Trent and Saher sit down to talk about Modern in the wake of Lord of the Rings, including a deep dive on Saher's adventures with Urza's Tower.
Trent, Ian, and Saher get together to discuss the recent ANZ Regional Championship, including slops, props, and deck choices, and why Sydney sucks.
Ian, Trent, and Saher get together to break down their predictions for this weekend's Australia-New Zealand Regional Championship, the decks they've chosen (and why), and Trent's money draft plans.
Ian and Trent are joined by the Faction Podcast's number 1 fan, Riley Jones, to discuss his recent Eternal Masters top 8, his experience on the Pro Tour, and his take on Pioneer in the lead up to the Australia-New Zealand Regional Championship.
Mike joins Saher and Ian to discuss Highlander, Pioneer and Cube.
Mike's Highlander format primer
Ian's AI cube
NB: This episode was recorded just before Eternal Masters. Sorry for the editing delay, Ian has been very busy prepping for the upcoming Regional Championship!
It's the return no one expected! Except for Riley. We love you Riley.
Just like the Fast and Furious franchise, the boys have are back—to shouts of "Who asked for this??"
This week, we're breaking down all the action from the Faction Invitational with special guest Saher, and touching on the latest Standard bans.
Ian, Nathan and Leo discuss their most recent RCQ tournament and the power of team breakfasts before Magic.
Victorian RCQ calendar:
Google calendar (click the link on a computer) iOS
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Ian and Nathan are joined by Tristan to discuss the first Victorian RCQ.
Victorian RCQ calendar:
- Google calendar (click the link on a computer)
- iOS
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Note: This episode was recorded 2 August.
Ian and Nathan discuss the latest metagame shifts as they gear up for their first Pioneer RCQ.
Victorian RCQ calendar:
- Google calendar (click the link on a computer)
- iOS
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Fresh off his MODO challenge top 8, Ian is joined by Nathan and Trent to discuss the Pioneer metagame and Ian's Pyre Humans list.
Ian's latest Pyre Humans list
Victorian RCQ calendar:
- Google calendar (click the link on a computer)
- iOS
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Ian and Nath are joined by Trent to discuss recent shifts in the Pioneer meta.
Victorian RCQ calendar:
- Google calendar (click the link on a computer)
- iOS
Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Nath and Ian give an overview of the Pioneer format, covering all the major decks. Plus, some tips for paper tournaments.
RCQ calendar:
- Android / Google calendar
- iOS
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Trent and Ian are joined by Shane to discuss the Faction Invitational.
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Trent, Ian and Mike are joined by Faction Invitational Champion Nathan to discuss the recent Highlander points update, Streets of New Capenna Limited, and the latest evolutions of the Pioneer metagame.
Patrick Sullivan reveals SCG's Smuggler's Copter playmat.
Ian streams now! Tune in here.
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Trent, Ian and Dan discuss their latest adventures in Pioneer, including Dan's first forays into the format.
Ian streams now! Tune in here.
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
Trent, Ian, Kyle and Dan continue diving into Pioneer, before discussing the increasing complexlity of Magic cards.
Ian streams now! Tune in here.
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar
It's a full crew as Trent, Mike, Kyle and Ian discuss the exciting new organised play announcement.
Read the full announcement here: https://www.magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level
Find more info about the Australian circuit here: https://www.anzmtg.com.au
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
It's a four-man cast this week, as Kyle, Mike, Trent and Ian discuss the early Highlander standouts from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
This episode can also be viewed as a video here.
Shane and Nath sit down to discuss the recent Faction Champs IV.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys are back after a short hiatus!
Mike and Ian discuss the cards they're most excited for from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and Kyle rants about the cards that annoy him the most.
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Our interviews come full circle as Ian sits down with Trent to talk about his history with Magic and his predictions for the 2022 Faction Champs.
'Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Nathan chats with Faction Champs 2022 Guest of Honour, Tristan.
'Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Brint chats with Ian before the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Chiss chats with Trent before the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The Faction's token Kiwi joins the podcast to chat about his preparation for the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The Prodigy returns to the podcast to chat with Ian ahead of the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Faction Founder Michael Hood joins to podcast again, ahead of the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Reigning Faction Champ Rob talks to Trent about his hopes for a repeat.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Hoody and Shane walk through the history of the Faction's major tournaments and give their predictions for Faction Champs IV.
'Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The Mono Red Master Dogan Sevik chats to Trent ahead of the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Regular co-host Mike chats to Ian about the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Braden talks to Trent before the 2022 Faction Champs.
'Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Alec battles through COVID to chat with Trent before the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Elves master Jono talks to Trent before the 2022 Faction Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Fresh off his Greensborough $1k top 4, Pete chats to Trent about his hopes and predictions for Champs.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent sits down to talk to fellow Limited junkee Shane, ahead of the 2022 Faction Championships.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
2021 Faction Invitational Champion Nathan Whalen joins the cast ahead of the 2022 Faction Championships.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Ian talks to Leo ahead of the 2022 Faction Championship.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent sits down to interview regular host Dan ahead of the 2022 Faction Championship.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys kick off a new series of interviews ahead of the 2022 Faction Championship.
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent and Ian are joined by Pete to discuss a recent $1k tournament, flavourful Magic design and the importance of community.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent, Ian and Swanny sit down to discuss their recent succcess at the Highlander Summer masters, and their thoughts on the Highlander metagame moving forward.
Decklists:
Trent: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/RPK1748U8kKf83M1he48DQ
Ian: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/VTu8EswcqESXotzzy_l08g
Swanny: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/vTuDeIrQ7UKEDLfsvOjp4g
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Faction Invitational Champion Nathan Whalen returns to talk about Magic and his newest hobby, Warhmamer 40,000.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Mike and Ian sit down and go back to podcasting tradition by getting completely distracted. They chat about lessons from the pandemic, Swanny's job writing trivia and finding a career you love, before briefly discussing upcoming Highlander events.
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys discuss their early finidngs in VOW draft and dissect the latest Highlander points update.
Note: Due to some technical delays, this episode was recorded last week, before the online PoG Highlander event.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent sits down for a chat with reigning Faction Invitational champion Nathan Whalen to discuss his introduction to Magic, memorable tournaments and the future of Magic.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
With restrictions easing in Melbourne (again!) the boys revel in their newfound freedom before diving in to their thoughts on the upcoming Highlander points update.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
With no live episode this week, we've pulled a recording from a few weeks ago, when Faction founder Michael Hood joins Ian and Kyle to talk about the origins of the Faction.
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent, Dan and Ian discuss the weekend's highlander event, before reminiscing about old standard decks and tournaments.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Ian presents a brewing challenge to Dan, Trent and Swanny, and the boys create some wild Highlander decks.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Dan, Ian and Swanny discuss some of their recent Highlander brews.
Swanny's Highlander article: https://7ph.com.au/articles/two-colour-decks-competitive-players-vs-dual-lands/
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent tells us Ian and Dan about his experience drafting Innistrad Midnight Hunt and the boys briefly chat about Highlander before diving in a Kaldheim edition of What's That Card?
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Dan, Kyle and Ian discuss their experience in a recent highlander event, before testing Kyle's knowledge of Amonkhet cards.
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Mike Swann joins Dan and Ian to discuss Highlander and challenging existing beliefs about Magic.
Isaac and Jesse's Academy Wheels: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/7G6LAGhvkkiSyGf3-5P21w
Mike's Domain Greedrange: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/qUG72ptQ00qcgOyR1zOA_w
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent, Dan and Ian test their memory by looking at cards from some of their favourite sets and reminiscing about old sets. Also, a new weekly segment is born.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys are back to talk about cube, Flesh and Blood and the importance of community.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent, Dan and Ian talk about cube and the different reasons they play Magic, before getting sidetracked (as usual). They discuss trashy TV shows they've watched with their partners, talk about classic book series and try to guess Trent's favourite film.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Welcome to the Faction Path of Exile and Pokemon Unite Podcast!
Kyle and Ian have barely played Magic recently, so the boys chat about games they have been playing, as well as discussing their evolving relationship with Magic. Also, Dan tells us about his quest to 3-0 a Vintage Cube draft.
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Trent sits down to talk to his long-time mate and stalwart of Australian Magic, Saher.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Dan and Kyle welcome Mike Swann to the podcast, to discuss the latest Highlander points changes.
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys continue exploring different genres of podcast this week, discussing their favourite (and least favourite) arts from Magic's history. Highly recommend having Scryfall open while you listen, or look out for a YouTube version of this episode later this week.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Ian and Dan talk about Home Alone, the golden age of television and the most famous people in the world, before eventually discussing their recent outings to play magic (in paper!)
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
With no Trent this week, it's a wonder we got a podcast out at all! Dan and Kyle regale us with tales from their MH2 Sealed event and then we talk more Modern.
Follow us on Twitter! Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Another four man cast this week! The boys discuss Post Malone, fast food and developments in Modern, featuring Trent's secret burner account for MTGO.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Modern is back! And Living End is on top, so we brought in Living End expert, Kyle Gibson. The boys talk all things modern, including Living End, Siege Rhino and an unpronouncable card name.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys are here for a lockdown edition of the podcast. This week we chat about gambling, WoW, Dark Souls and even a little bit of Magic.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
A shorter episode this week following a quiet er week for Dan, Trent and Ian.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
The boys are back with more Highlander! No Kyle this week, but Dan, Ian and Trent discuss the first week of the Highlander league (and get distracted by an unexpected Codie appearance).
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
This week, the boys are joined by special guest Jono, who talks us through the newest craze amongst the Faction: Flesh and Blood!
Then, we discuss Trent's run in the Sealed Arena Open, some draft fundamentals and the upcoming 7 Point Highlander league.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
For the first time ever, we have all four podcast hosts on, for a discussion of Strixhaven draft, 7 Point Highlander and deodorant in stores.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
With another week under their belts, Trent and Ian are joined by Dan to discuss the evolution of Strixhaven draft.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
Strixhaven has released! Recorded just a few days after Strixhaven's online release, Ian and Trent dive deep on their initial impressions of the format.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
After a week off (and a publishing delay), the boys are back!
Trent and Dan resurrect Kyle to discuss the Kaldheim Season Championship at Good Games Greensborough and then Trent tells us about his top 8 finish in the Easter Weekend highlander tournament.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
With Kyle and Ian out this week, Trent and Dan discuss the weekend's events, including Dan's experience playing Mono Green Tron, before looking ahead to some upcoming events.
Follow us on Twitter! Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
This week, Trent and Ian are joined by fellow Faction member Dan Papak.
The boys discuss Dan's Magic origin story, the many different ways to enjoy Magic and the importance of growth. Also, a little bit of Modern talk.
A huge shout-out to Dan for editing this episode and helping us publish in record time!
Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Dan: twitter.com/danielpapak
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
With no Kyle this week, Trent and Ian talk about the recent MOCS championships and reminisce about some of their memorable tournament stories.
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
This week we actually stick to Magic for a whole 90 minutes? We recap some recent Limited events and then dive into our favourite decks in the bold new post-ban Modern (including obligatory Living End discussion).
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
This week we chat bans, Faction Invitational top 8, Kaldheim limited, and more Living End content than anyone really needs.
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Podcast: twitter.com/FactionMTGPod
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
We're back!
New host Trent brings in special guest Alec to discuss Australian Highlander and the recent Faction Invitational.
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Trent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex Podcast: twitter.com/FactionMTGPod
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
A delayed episode from before the Mythic Invitational. Kyle and Ian touch on Historic before discussing the second Faction Set Roulette!
Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Podcast: twitter.com/FactionMTGPod
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
This week Ian and Kyle briefly touch on the Historic bans, before moving onto the main event they spent the week preparing: the first Faction Set Roulette!
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Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
This week Ian and Kyle dive into the results from last weekend's Showcase Challenges! They focus on Pioneer, before diving into Modern Goblins.
Goblins list: scryfall.com/@Alabaster/decks/e…-acac-ab06a8723cc2
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Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta
This episode Ian and Kyle discuss the recent bannings, before delving into the decks they're excited to try in newly combo-free (maybe) pioneer! Finally, Ian gives a brief overview of the Goblins deck he's been playing in Modern.
Goblins list: https://scryfall.com/@Alabaster/decks/ed2a3984-6ce1-4f40-acac-ab06a8723cc2
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Kyle: twitter.com/KyleGbsn
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Podcast: twitter.com/FactionMTGPod
Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/…s_Guide/Siesta