MTG Grindcast

Since 2017 the MTG Grindcast has broadcast weekly, talking everything competitive Magic, from up-to-the-minute metagame updates to Magic news to tournament coverage. Hosted by Chris Castro-Rappl and Lee McLeod and home to a rotating cast of guests including Dom Harvey, Jarvis Yu, and Jesse Robkin, we're bringing you your weekly dose of competitive MTG.

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Episodes

MTG Grindcast Episode 008: Where is Eldrazi Tron? Plus, some dinosaurs walk the plank.

Chris and Collins are back! After a brief hiatus to grind some trails in the mountains, it's time for standard, modern, and way, way more importantly: Ixalan spoilers! We got pirates, we got feathery dinosaurs, what more could you want? Put us in your ears! Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray

Sep 01, 2017•1 hr 11 min

MTG Grindcast Episode 007: Jeskai Geist with Jonathan Rosum

Join us for a very special episode of the Grindcast, with celebrity guest Jonathan Rosum. Jon teaches us some very important lessons about love, life, and picking your spot with Jeskai Geist. Plus! We explore this weekend's insane top 8s, standard's godly new tech, and Collins reveals a deep, dark secret. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray

Aug 19, 2017•1 hr 16 min

MTG Grindcast Episode 006: Valakut redux, metagame breakdowns, and a couple of cats

Here's Episode 6, full of hot takes and molten pinnacles. Collins took the Valakut deck from last week to an exactly 17th place finish at Syracuse, so we talk about his weekend, his matchups, and what changes he's going to make to the list going forward. Plus, modern and standard metagame updates and a look at some sweet new cats that may (or may not) be making the cut in a Death and Taxes list near you. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray

Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 10 min

MTG Grindcast Ep 005: PT HOU special: Big Feels, Big Cheats, and Mono Red

Episode 5 is here! Join Chris and Collins as we talk PT HOU/PT monored and how we'd attack this hasty format we've found ourselves in. PLUS Collins has a spicy new modern brew for SCG Syracuse, and we talk about two important, and maybe even related, concepts: feelings and cheating. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray

Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 12 min

Grindcast Ep 004: SCG Atlanta, Pro Tour Predictions, and how to MTGO

Welcome to episode 4 of the Grindcast, the spikiest podcast in all of central North Carolina. Join Chris and Collins as we take a look at the aftermath of SCG Atlanta and the changes to modern and standard that have come about since. Then stick around for our discussion of how to start making magic online work for you--from getting your first deck to figuring out your goals to choosing the events you want to play in. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray

Jul 28, 2017•1 hr 42 min

MTG Grindcast Ep 003: HOU Standard Meta Analysis and WOTC Announcements

Trying to crack standard? Chris and Collins are here to help, with an up-to-the moment look at the rapidly evolving paper and Magic Online meta. Hear our thoughts on Monument, Mono Red and friends as we break down the matchups and strengths and weaknesses of each deck. Plus, hella WOTC announcements, affecting both local play and those pro tour dreamers among our listeners. We know you were waiting to hear our takes before forming your opinions, so wait no more! Thanks to Wave Sunray for our int...

Jul 20, 2017•1 hr 22 min

Grindcast Ep 002: HOU Draft First Impressions and Standard Preview

Welcome to episode 2 of the Grindcast! Today Collins and Chris finish talking about the SCG Invitational, including a look at Team LotusBox's prep for the tournament. Then we dive into HOU limited generally and an in-depth analysis of the early frontrunner for best draft archetype. Finally, Collins shares some of what he and his team have uncovered about this brand new standard format in preparation for the Cincinnati Open! Thanks to Wave Sunray (https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray) for our intro...

Jul 14, 2017•1 hr 7 min

MTG Grindcast Episode 001: Invitational Weekend and HOU Spoilers!

Welcome to the first episode of the Grindcast! Join Collins Mullen and Chris Castro-Rappl as they do their best to unravel the mysteries of Standard, Modern, and of becoming the most powerful wizard you can be. This week we're talking the SCG season 1 invitational and looking at the sauciest spoilers from Hour of Devastation. Thanks to Wave Sunray for the dope intro music!

Jul 07, 2017•1 hr 44 min

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