The final episode of the podcast is here! We go out in style by discussing how great the Pro Tour weekend was. Will Wizards run back a team Pro Tour? We also reflect on 108 episodes and why the podcast is ending. Thanks to everybody that has listened and supported us over the 2 years we've been around! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT25A - 2:31 IRL discussion - 49:15 LSV game - 1:20:12 Cardhoarder After Dark - 1:32:00 Mus...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 44 min
The 25th anniversary team Pro Tour will feature Standard, Modern, and Legacy. We take a look at each format and what decks we're likely to see. Chaos drafts are finally coming to Magic Online! How many bugs will arise? Unfortunately we take a moment to address our concerns with theft on Magic Online. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT25A preview - 2:05 Chaos Drafts on Magic Online - 24:07 Theft on Magic Online - 34:39 Cardh...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 10 min
With Core Set 2019 in the fold, we take a look at the week 1 results from SCG Worcester. There are actually a few new cards making an impact in eternal formats. The new Arena patch happens to have a few of our wish list requests. Is Arena starting to gain traction? We play the Price is Right game since the finance world has been shifting in response to treasure chests and the B&R announcement. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmai...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Deathrite Shaman and Gitaxian Probe are banned in Legacy. We discuss how the format might shape up for the Pro Tour. The Silver Showcase has received scrutiny from the MTG community. Who booked this event? We close out the podcast with our favorite and least favorite cards from Core Set 2019. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com B&R announcement - 3:09 Silver Showcase - 15:47 Core Set 2019 picks - 37:21 Music provided by Ter...
Jul 04, 2018•52 min
Magic's 25th anniversary was in full swing with SCG Con and GP Vegas occurring back to back weekends. Conor shares his experience at SCG Con. The Beta Rochester draft at GP Vegas was the talk of the weekend. We also share our favorite cards previewed so far from M19. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com SCGCON - 1:18 Beta Rochester draft - 23:53 Modern metagame - 34:48 MTG Arena draft economy - 39:02 M19 previews - 45:43 Cardhoa...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Another Pro Tour has come and gone. PT Dominaria was a decent production overall but we can't help feeling apathetic. We ask the question what's wrong with the Pro Tour? MTG Arena has a big update on June 7th and some changes behind the scenes with Lee Sharpe leaving Magic Online. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT Dominaria - 1:37 RPTQ outrage - 17:33 Team Series update - 23:30 Battlebond & Lee Sharpe leaving MTGO - 29...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr
This week we catch up on Magic news. Wizards announced the fall set is returning to the Ravnica plane while Battlebond spoilers are actually exciting. In Magic Online news, we discuss the changes to Brawl and the new Cube Series Spotlight. The Price is Right game is back. Can Nathaniel continue his win streak? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com What we've been up to - 1:20 Ravnica - 9:00 Battlebond - 19:16 Changes to Brawl - 2...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 12 min
With Dave heading to GP Birmingham this weekend, we take a look at the Standard metagame. Karn and Walking Ballista are starting to appear in the majority of decks. Will this format get old fast? Other topics include Wizards updating their Magic Online conduct, Arena economy, and our favorite villains. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Conduct Update - 4:38 Arena economy update - 17:11 Standard metagame - 23:41 C...
May 10, 2018•55 min
The Digital Manager of Magic Online, Lee Sharpe, joins us for our episode 100 celebration! We talk Magic Online, the challenges of developing digital games, and possible new features coming in the near future. Conor reveals his special announcement along with a personal After Dark topic. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Lee's journey to working at Wizards of the Coast - 3:50 The challenges of developing digital games - 10:36...
Apr 26, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Matt Nass wins GP Hartford with Ironworks Combo. We ponder if there will be looming bans before the team Pro Tour. Wizards released the upcoming Magic Online events for flashback formats, Brawl, and even hinted at a new initiative. What could it be? We share our favorite, least favorite, and speculation picks from Dominaria. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com GP Hartford - 1:45 Magic Online news - 11:37 Dominaria picks - 30:27...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Podcaster and streamer Ethan Saks (aka LordTupperware) joins the show this week. He shares why he started the Lords of Limited podcast. We discuss how to be a better coach for Magic and give our quick takes on ghosting. Other topics include Dominaria spoilers, how limited can be improved digitally, and our favorite vacation experiences. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com What drove Ethan to start a limited podcast? - 4:38 Coac...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Arena has been getting all the attention lately. Magic Online is still the go to platform especially with Dominaria looming. We break down which events you should play and which queues you should avoid on MTGO. How will events look like on Arena? Dave challenges Conor to play a spicy Modern list. Stay tuned next week for the results! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com GP Amsterdam - 1:46 Arena marketing - 8:55 Favorite Magic O...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min
With the Arena NDA dropped, we assess if Arena is a failure so far. Was all the negative feedback from the community fair criticism? Wizards created a new format for paper and Magic Online! Will this format stick around for the long term? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com MTG Arena impressions - 4:18 Jon Finkel's tweet - 20:30 New Commander variant introduced: Brawl - 27:04 Cardhoarder After Dark - 42:16 The Lotus Club YouTub...
Mar 28, 2018•55 min
We are back! We catch up on the Dominaria leaks. Humans took down GP Phoenix. Modern is actually balanced after the unbannings? Conor shares his struggles in Legacy. Arena NDA drops this week. We also take a look at the M25 draft format and what the Magic Online economy looks like since the release. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dominaria leaks - 4:04 GP Phoenix & Modern metagame - 14:25 Legacy struggles - 21:18 Arena...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Fellow Irishman Fergus Looney returns to the cast. He updates us on the health of MTG from a game store perspective. We share our thoughts on the MOCs Modern metagame, Legacy, and whether Deathrite Shaman is ban worthy in Legacy. Other topics include WOTC coverage, the rise of Fortnite, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Name that video game clip - 1:21 Gus working at a game store - 8:46 Magic Online Championshi...
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Wizards has released spoilers for Masters 25 and the decklists for the newly branded Challenger decks. The community asked for reprints. Now the community is swarmed with them. The release of Iconic Masters was just 4 months ago. How far will Wizards continue to push reprints? We also take a look at the current prices with the Price is Right game. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Challenger decks - 2:32 Masters 25 - 14:12 Pr...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Thankfully Jace has not broke Modern....yet. The format has new life with Wizards releasing more Magic Online decklists. We share some of our favorites. Hipsters of the Coast posted an interview with Chris Cocks. We look into the possibilities of Arena becoming an option for high level events. Theros Draft comes back to Magic Online for the first time. We rundown the best cards and archetypes in the format. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpo...
Feb 22, 2018•53 min
Modern is perfect so lets shake things up! Wizards has unbanned Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Bloodbraid Elf. We put on our tin foil hats and try to explain this change. Wizards also updated their policy on revealing more Magic Online decklists. Is this a step in the right direction? Other topics include chaos drafts, favorite hot takes, and guilty pleasures. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com B&R announcement - 2:04 Magic O...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 6 min
We take a look at the big surprises and stories to come out of Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan including a nerd drama report by Dave. Modern seems to be in a great place. Are bans really necessary at this point? Other topics include Pro Tour Team Series fantasy update, Korey McDuffie, and favorite hangover food. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PTRIX storylines and surprises - 4:49 Nerd drama report - 18:22 Possible bans in Modern...
Feb 07, 2018•58 min
The details for SCG CON have been announced. We share our thoughts on all the wacky formats and how this event can galvanize the Magic tournament scene. Dave and Nathaniel square off in the Price is Right: Magic Finance Edition. Who will prevail? Other topics include Dave making Bronze, Twitch video producer changes, and party games. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave achieves Bronze pro level status - 3:05 SCGCON - 12:17...
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Version 1 of the MTG Arena economy has been revealed. We share our praise and fears of Wizards taking a risk on a newly developed economy. Conor recounts his experience directing a fighting game stream at Frosty Faustings. We take a look at the fighting game scene and how it differs from Magic. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com MTG Arena announcement - 3:53 Concerns about the new economy - 15:42 The fighting game scene - 49:1...
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr 16 min
It's that time again. More cards banned from Standard. We try to compare the situation and environment to previous bans. Has Wizards learned their lesson? Is Standard actually fixed now? We also share our first impressions on the Rivals of Ixalan draft format. Dave shares his hot take on why this format is one of the worst of all time. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com B&R announcement - 2:33 RIX draft impressions - 27:09...
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Rivals of Ixalan will be on Magic Online before the paper prerelease. Was this a good decision? Team Cardhoarder had an impressive showing at GP Santa Clara by winning the Sunday PTQ qualifying for the Team Pro Tour. The full spoiler for Rivals of Ixalan was released so we share our favorite cards and what concerns we have with the limited format. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online RIX preview leagues - 1:48 GP Sa...
Jan 10, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Rivals of Ixalan is rapidly approaching. We take a look at the 2 drop lords in Standard and if this set can make any breakthroughs in a energy dominated format. 2017 was a slight down year for Magic so we look ahead to 2018 and make a few predictions. Other topics include Numot winning a MOCS Open, Vintage Cube, and Chaos Drafts. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Numot winning the MOCS Open - 2:29 Vintage Cube - 8:37 Chaos dr...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 11 min
We reflect on the most impactful changes to Magic Online in 2017. Other categories include favorite set, favorite mechanic, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Top 5 most impactful changes to MTGO in 2017 Honorable mentions - 2:08 #5 Worth leaving - 15:48 #4 MTGO Challenges - 19:10 #3 Constructed prize changes - 22:33 #2 Sets being released week one - 29:36 #1 MTG Arena - 34:38 Favorite and least favorite set - 4...
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 16 min
We discuss the latest developments from the Jeremy and Travis Woo bans. Also the validity of Wizards seizing Magic Online accounts with or without compensation. Loading Ready Run hosted the Unstable Pre-prerelease. Mark Rosewater sat down for an interview discussing the development of Unstable. We close out the show with a lengthy primer of Vintage Masters! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Wizards seizing Magic Online accoun...
Dec 13, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Dave is back from the World Magic Cup. He shares his perspective on his teammate getting disqualified from the event. Team Cardhoarder had a big weekend with Eli Kassis winning the SCG Invitational and Jack Kiefer winning the Iconic Masters online PTQ. Vintage Masters is coming back to Magic Online! Other topics include the Great Designer Search, Power 9 artwork, and favorite movie snacks. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com WM...
Dec 06, 2017•59 min
With Christine Sprankle leaving MTG due to harassment online, we share our thoughts on the topic and discuss what can be done to decrease harassment particularly in digital games. We revisit whether Magic Online is worth it for certain player groups. How does Magic Arena change the dynamic for each group? Other topics include previewing the World Magic Cup and ranking our favorite Marvel movies. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail....
Nov 29, 2017•1 hr 8 min
This week we take a look at the Iconic Masters draft format and the implications of Masters sets going forward. The price of the Modern format has decreased slowly over the past few years. Is the overall price still too high for players? Other topics include Unstable previews, embarrassing MTGO mistakes, and favorite Thanksgiving foods. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Iconic Masters draft format - 2:00 Masters sets have gon...
Nov 22, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Wizards is experimenting with the MTGO economy by offering discount Play Point bundles until the release of Rivals of Ixalan. What impact will this have on the economy? We also dive deep into Magic content. We outline the common downfalls that content creators keep repeating. Magic Online doesn't it make it easy for content creators but we share our tips to improve the viewing experience. Other topics include full sets in Treasure chests, Dave's experience at GP Warsaw, and Mac and Cheese prefer...
Nov 15, 2017•1 hr 29 min
