Jonathan Alexander is a Legacy-format specialist, and a good friend. What started as an innocent discussion about Magic turned into an epic podcast of sorts. Probably the most fun I’ve had so far recording for this show. At one point we asked each other, 2 hours in, if we wanted to stop or keep going. The answer was an encouraging KEEP GOING. And so we did. There are 3 parts to this talk, that’s how crazy it was. Unfortunately (fortunately?), our hour-long discussion on hip-hop didn’t make the f...
Aug 10, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Jonathan Alexander is a Legacy-format specialist, and a good friend. What started as an innocent discussion about Magic turned into an epic podcast of sorts. Probably the most fun I’ve had so far recording for this show. At one point we asked each other, 2 hours in, if we wanted to stop or keep going. The answer was an encouraging KEEP GOING. And so we did. There are 3 parts to this talk, that’s how crazy it was. Unfortunately (fortunately?), our hour-long discussion on hip-hop didn’t make the f...
Aug 07, 2016•1 hr 10 min
"Magic is kind of mind-blowing." Mike Turian is one of the greatest Limited players ever in the history of the Magic Pro Tour, and a bona fide Hall of Famer. He is also a key driving force within Wizards of the Coast, having held key roles in R&D, Organized Play, Technology, Magic Online, and Magic Duels teams. In this no-holds-barred conversation, I talk to Mike about both his illustrious playing career (Part 1) and the decade that he's spent at Wizards of the Coast (Part 2). Mike has tons ...
Jul 28, 2016•1 hr
"Magic is kind of mind-blowing." Mike Turian is one of the greatest Limited players ever in the history of the Magic Pro Tour, and a bona fide Hall of Famer. He is also a key driving force within Wizards of the Coast, having held key roles in R&D, Organized Play, Technology, Magic Online, and Magic Duels teams. In this no-holds-barred conversation, I talk to Mike about both his illustrious playing career (Part 1) and the decade that he's spent at Wizards of the Coast (Part 2). Mike has tons ...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 15 min
Bryant Cook is the innovator and creator of The Epic Storm deck, which is approaching its ten-year anniversary. He joins me to discuss the origins of the 1.5 format, the strong Syracuse, NY scene, and his earliest tournament successes. We also talk about fun stuff like reading opponents, table banter, and beating a turn 1 Griselbrand. This is one conversation you won't want to miss. Time stamps: [01:02] Introduction [03:28] Family background and origins [04:52] Earliest gaming experiences [06:18...
Jul 17, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa is one of the biggest names in Magic today. The Brazilian sensation joins me to discuss his life, defining tournament moments, and the one big goal he is still chasing. We also geek out about competitive bridge, League of Legends, and how to write a great Magic article. This is one conversation you do not want to miss.
Jul 16, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Rodrigo Togores is one of the best Storm combo players on the planet. He's also super humble and fun to talk to. I talk to the Grand Prix Prague champion about his competitive gaming past in multiple card games. Rodrigo also takes me through the play-by-play of the biggest tournament of his life.
Jul 13, 2016•1 hr 23 min
"If I'm not moving forward in some way, I feel like I'm just burning daylight." Ben Friedman is one of the true Magic phenoms. At 23 years of age, he's already enjoyed incredible tournament success -- 3 GP Top 8s, 2 Pro Tour Top 16s, and 1 Pro Tour Top 32. Not only that, but Ben is in the running for future Hall of Fame consideration. He's a brilliant high-level Magic player, and this is only the beginning. In this free-flowing conversation, Ben goes beyond the game to discuss his views on frien...
Jul 03, 2016•1 hr 38 min
Thomas Enevoldsen is one of the best Danish Magic players on the planet, with two Grand Prix Top 8s, a Magic World Cup win, and 13 Pro Tours played. Thomas talks about his childhood, a lifetime of competition, and what Magic means to him. Along the way, he also talks about a critical friendship that has kept him going strong over the years.
Jul 02, 2016•1 hr 32 min
Anh Dao is one of the best Legacy grinders in the Bay Area and a good friend of mine. We talk about his childhood in Hawaii, first forays into competitive Magic, dedication to get better, and how to play with the right mindset.
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 37 min
Caleb Durward is the ultimate grinder and brew-master. He's also a super funny guy. I talk to Caleb about his early playing days, breaking out at GP Columbus, scumbag betrayals, the grinder lifestyle, and much more.
Jun 16, 2016•1 hr 25 min
I talk to Travis Woo about his love of games, crushing drafts with his brother, competitive pursuits, dealing with the online community, performing TEDx talks, and more. Travis provides plenty of food for thought.
Jun 07, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Julian Knab is a well-known gamer and grinder, and co-founder of the Legacy Mediocre League. He's also a good friend of mine. We enjoy a free-flowing conversation about his gaming background, love of video games, and competitive journey. Many shared laughs are had along the way.
Jun 07, 2016•2 hr 11 min
Jarvis Yu is a class act, and the consummate Magic player. We talk about his childhood, methods for improvement, and how his math background has helped him excel at the game. Jarvis also shares some exciting tournament moments.
Jun 07, 2016•1 hr 52 min
