Please consider donating to our Extra Life Campaign HERE. Well, it's been 1 full year since the initial pioneer announcement. This week we're talking about the format's evolution, some of our favorite cards and decks from this first year, and of course where Pioneer is at now. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer c...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Please consider donating to our Extra Life Campaign HERE. This week the guys take a look at a stacked week of events to show that Pioneer is about a lot more than Omnath at the moment. Also we introduce a new theory crafting segment to help our listeners sharpen their game play, before of course ending with Does It Slap?. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow u...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This week it's all Pioneer as the boys break down what's going on in the recent Pioneer Challenges. From there they share their thoughts on how Omnath fits into the Pioneer format. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekend streams on Twitch. If you like the sho...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 45
If you'd like to skip past the Secret Lair and Standard talk jump after Chris' special report to 34:50 where we start our Pioneer meta breakdown. Well, Monday sure was hectic for the world of Magic the Gathering. The news wasn't very Pioneercenteric, but the boys felt in necessary to discuss what the two big announcement means for Magic as a whole. Of course, there's plenty of Pioneer to still talk about as we dive a little deeper into the 2nd week of Zendikar Rising's legality. Want to support ...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Well with the recent release of Zendikar Rising it's time for one of our favorite recurring episodes New Set Deck Builds! This week the guys each present a deck they made focusing in on some key new cards from Zendikar Rising. Let us know who's deck list you liked the most! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer cont...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This week the boys decided to do something a little different and instead of going over our overall collective top 5, we went through and drafted our own top 5 lists. Check out our Youtube channel next week for our collective top 5 list! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 42
With a majority of the set spoiled at time of recording the boys take a look at several of the cards that stick out to them the most. Pie bets a made, Ruckman misreads some cards, and lots of good discussion is had on this week's episode. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel o...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Well, September is here and that means a new main line magic project will soon be upon us. This week the boys discuss the weekly meta and hop around in time a bit to take a first real peak at the next Magic Set, Zendikar Rising! Also this week we're launching our Patreon for those who want to support the show beyond just sharing it with your friends and local community (which is still very important to our growth and success!). You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Want...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Ruckman didn't mess up his audio this week, so all the boys are back for full length Pioneer goodness! Mono-green still has a hold on the format but Jund Citadel and Temur Rec are slowly encroaching, find out what the guys think about this and more! Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekend streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us wi...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 39
After an audio mishap, Chris and Ruckman are here for a quick redux of episode 38. This week was a big debut weekend for Jund Citadel and Jeskai Fires continues to move it's way up the format ladder so there's plenty to unpack. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekend streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and le...
Aug 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The guys are back this week to take a look a what the pioneer landscape looks like in the wake of last Monday's B&R updates. Oh, and they're pretty hyped for Amonkhet Remastered. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekend streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review! Want to support the show? You c...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
A surprise early episode release for a surprise banlist. Strike up the band, throw some streamers, pour the drinks cuz WE DID IT! With multiple bans across several formats there's a lot to unpack so take a listen to what the boys think. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekend streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your frien...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The guys are back this week to discuss some exciting stuff on the horizon for Pioneer and Magic Arena. Between Amonkhet Remastered, Zendikar Rising, and Pioneer Master's there's a lot coming out in the near future to be exicted about. Find out just what the guys think. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekend streams on Twitch. If you like the show...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week the guys a joined by a very special guest, SCG writer/commentator, Rivals League Competitor, and Twitch streamer Emma Handy! Take a listen for her thoughts on the current state of Magic, Pioneer, and where Pioneer is going. You can find Emma's articles on starcitygames.com , as well as her Twitter @Em_TeeGee and Twitch . Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube chann...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
**I had to edit out some expletives that I used to play up my frustration in this week's B&R announcement which lead to mea wanting to label the episode as explicit in case I missed one, if I did please send a time stamp of when it occurs!** Monday saw the release of a B&R update, one that was much anticipated........however it didn't go quite as planned. Take a listen to what the guys think about it, and steps they think should happen to help the format make it to the release of Pioneer...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Well the boys thought they would be helpful this week and go over some benchmarks you need to clear when brewing up for the Pioneer meta, little did they know that a ban list update would be announced almost 12 hours after recording........ Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch our weekend streams at ...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Core Set 2021, hasn't had much time to shake things up yet so the boys are turning to the pile of Does It Slap submissions and playing doctor this week after the weekly meta update. Also special thanks to everyone who played in our 2nd monthly event last weekend helping make it a huge success! Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
After delivering their top 5 picks from the set to the Professor at TCC, the guys come together to give their final overall thoughts on the core set. They've also prepared a deck list each featuring some new cards from the set to see how they might slot into current or even new deck archetypes. Also one last reminder that our next webcam event is THIS Saturday, so sign up soon if you want to play. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter ...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
With the return of Dimir Inverter the guys take some time to discuss their thoughts on the current state of the Pioneer meta. Also we're taking another look at Core Set 2021 Spoilers. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch our weekend streams at twitch.tv/crew3mtg . If you like the show, please share u...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week the guys are taking a look at the already jam packed first round of Core Set 2021 Spoilers. Does this set have what it takes to compete with the likes of Throne of Eldraine, Theros Beyond Death, or Ikoria? Take a listen and find out what the guys think. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch ...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The boys are back with a brief update breaking down their thoughts on the changes to companion. We'll be back to a regular release schedule this Friday. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch our weekend streams at twitch.tv/crew3mtg . If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a...
Jun 08, 2020•36 min
As a point of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests across the country and world we will not be posting a full podcast episode this week. Right now there are more important topics being discussed than Magic, by more important voices than ours that need to be heard. Come back Monday for a short recording with our thoughts on companions. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Af...
Jun 05, 2020•2 min
This week the boys are back to answer YOUR listener questions. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send us a question, we really enjoyed all of them! We also briefly cover our second discord event where we crowed a new Discord champion. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch our weekend streams ...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The guys are back once again, and this week they're looking at the implications following the May 18th B&R updates. What should happen with companions in other formats going forward? How would we fix companion? Is it a mechanic that should come back? Also this week we're talking about CATS! A reminder that Saturday May 23rd is our next MTGMelee event that you can find here: https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/1271 Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The Crew3 boys take a much needed break from discussing the impact on Companions to talk about our processes in picking deck. Most importantly though they talk about how to play magic safely even as quarantines start to be lifted. Also please take a minute to do our survey: https://forms.gle/YjDBDe4DXdo687Rp9 Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube...
May 15, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 25
After fighting through multiple failed recording attempts and despite being down a host, Episode 24 is here! Ruckman and Chris are taking a look at decklists from the Lotus Box event and then going over some extra spicy MTGO League decklists. Also, we might have a little story time at the end featuring some of our favorite moments involving fellow co-host Ricky. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer cont...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Our first full week of Ikoria is in the books, how has the pioneer meta shaken out? With companions running rampant, do the guys think they'll be fine for the overall health of the format? Listen to hear all about it an more on this week's episode of Crew3. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch our we...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Ikoria's debut weekend is in the books! How has the set affected the landscape of Pioneer and Magic as a whole? Will companion reign supreme, or are there other hidden gems shining through? Listen to the guy's thoughts on digital release weekend. Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN7g or watch our weekend strea...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We're back with our final thoughts on Ikoria spoilers as we head into online release weekend. What cards get the final seal of approval? Did anything get spoiled that unseats Fiend Artisan as the best card in the set? Find out all that and more on this week's episode of Crew3! Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofT...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Another episode of Crew 3 Podcast and this week we have the full crew. Exciting times abound as we start diving into all the Ikoria spoilers available at the time of recording. What will the Lair of Behemoths bring to Pioneer? Take a listen and find out our initial thoughts! Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord https://discord.gg/jNAj7jx or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcast Want more Pioneer content? Check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-UsSFsGCjh4getofTrN...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
