Podcasts by Category
- 71 - MagicFM #71 - Twitch Leaks and Magic Memories
Gaby and Mashi cover the huge Twitch data breach, as well as share their favorite memories from paper Magic.
Timestamps
07:08 - Twitch Leaks
35:16 - Favorite Paper Magic MemoriesSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlanLinks
Twitch leaks
LSV's content creation Twitter threadThu, 07 Oct 2021 - 70 - MagicFM #70 - A New Innistrad and a New Year of Magic
Gaby and Mashi take a look at the mechanics of Innistrad, as well as what's coming next year to the world of Magic.
Timestamps
12:19 - Innistrad Midnight Hunt Mechanics
25:40 - Store Championship
34:28 - 2022 Standard Releases
50:25 - Ancillary Products and Universes BeyondSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlanLinks
Magic Showcase AnnouncementsSat, 04 Sep 2021 - 69 - MagicFM #69 - A Nice Look at Spoilers and Digital Mechanics
With digital mechanics and spoiler seasons coming from all sides, Gaby and Mashi discuss if it's getting to be too overwhelming to follow.
Timestamps
Jumpstart and Digital only mechanics - 15:00
Are there too many spoilers? - 41:38Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlanLinks
Jumpstart Historic Horizons detailsFri, 06 Aug 2021 - 68 - MagicFM #68 - Venturing Into The Dungeon
Gaby and Mashi jump right into Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, with takes on the mechanics, flavor, and more!
Timestamps
AFR Dungeons - 13:25
Flavor text in mechanics - 26:24
Flavor of the set and expectations born from D&D lore - 38:00
Final thoughts on AFR - 56:00Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlanThu, 01 Jul 2021 - 67 - MagicFM #67 - New Horizons for Both Modern and Pro Magic
The winds of change are coming - Gaby and Mashi weigh in on Modern Horizons 2, the future of Pro Magic, and more.
Timestamps
The death of the MPL - 12:45
Modern Horizons 2 Dive - 28:14Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
MPL cancellation announcementThu, 03 Jun 2021 - 66 - MagicFM #66 - A Legendary Summer
Gaby and Mashi weigh in on the massive announcement drop this week, covering topics from the D&D crossover set to Modern Horizons 2 (and more)!
Timestamps
Modern Horizons 2 News - 10:39
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms News - 31:27
WPN Play and Arena Announcements - 43:43Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Summer of Legend ArticleFri, 07 May 2021 - 65 - MagicFM #65 - Back to School With Strixhaven
Gaby and Mashi take a look at the latest Strixhaven reveals, while also tackling artistic plagiarism and Arena on Mobile!
Timestamps
All about Strixhaven - 07:18
Crux of Fate plagiarism - 37:07
MTG Arena on Mobile - 50:40Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Jason Felix's tweet
Crux of Fate side by side comparisonFri, 02 Apr 2021 - 64 - MagicFM #64 - Time Spiral Previews and Going Beyond the Magic Universe
Gaby and Mashi unveil MagicFM's first preview cards, and they are about what you'd expect (let's just say that lands are NOT safe). They also discuss Universe's Beyond, as Magic is opening its doors to tons of new IPs.
Timestamps
Time Spiral Remastered previews! - 13:00
Universe's Beyond announcement - 24:09
Hasbro reorg announcement - 39:20Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Magic's Voyages to Universe's Beyond
Hasbro ReorganizationTue, 02 Mar 2021 - 63 - MagicFM #63 - The Definitive Tier List Discussion
Gaby and Mashi make a tier list...of the positives and negatives of tier lists. They also check in on Kaldheim and Arena Mobile in an action-packed episode of MagicFM.
Timestamps
Is ranking players bad? - 08:00
Checking in on Kaldheim - 38:21
Checking in on Arena Mobile - 45:01
WotC developer roadmap - 53:40Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
MTG Arena State of the Game
MTG Arena Mobile FAQSat, 06 Feb 2021 - 62 - MagicFM #62 - Big Previews, Big Announcement
In a special episode of MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi announce a new schedule, and take a look at Kaldheim spoilers and MTGO news alongside it.
Timestamps
08:26 - MagicFM moving to monthly announcement
12:00 - More Kaldheim Previews!
51:56 - Mythic Tokens and MTGO Subscription Model?Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
CFB Box Breaks
Scryfall Previews
Mythic TokensFri, 15 Jan 2021 - 61 - MagicFM #61 - Rocking Out To Kaldheim
There have been a ton of Kaldheim previews this week, so Gaby and Mashi dive in, covering the new cards, mechanics, and more (as well as a check-in on MTGA Mobile).
Timestamps
10:00 - New Kaldheim planeswalkers
25 :00 - Discussing the Kaldheim new and returning mechanics
47:19 - MTGA for mobile early access
53:12 - Cassette tape mystery in influencer's cratesSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Niko Aris story
Tyvar Kell story
Mobile announcement
Kaldheim MechanicsFri, 08 Jan 2021 - 60 - MagicFM #60 - Looking Back at 2020 and Forward to the Future
Gaby and Mashi close out 2020 strong, reviewing this wild year and seeing how many of their wishlist items came true (plus making a new wishlist for next year).
Timestamps
10:00 - Year in review
43:10 - Checks and bricks
47:46 - Wishlist for 2021Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlanFri, 01 Jan 2021 - 59 - MagicFM #59 - Should Wizards Pay Creators To Preview Cards?
Everyone loves preview cards, but should Wizards be paying the creators for previewing them? Gaby and Mashi share their thoughts, and explore the consequences of such a change.
Timestamps
10:54 - Should Wizards pay creators for previews?Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Spice8Rack's twitter thread
Cube April's tweetFri, 18 Dec 2020 - 58 - MagicFM #58 - You've Made It To The Pro Tour: Now What? (Feat. Carolyn Kavanagh)
In a special episode, Gaby and Mashi interview first-time Pro Tour competitor Carolyn Kavanagh on her experiences qualifying for and competing in the Zendikar Rising Championship.
Social Media
Carolyn - @MightyLinguine
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Carolyn's Twitch
Supreme Verdict Videocast
FAM: Friends and MagicFri, 11 Dec 2020 - 57 - MagicFM #57 - No More Reservations
This week, Gaby and Mashi tackle the Reserved List in depth, and it may surprise you where they land on it (unless you think they hate it, in which case you're right).
Timestamps
17:30 - All about the Reserve ListSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Reserve ListFri, 04 Dec 2020 - 56 - MagicFM #56 - To Infinity and Beyond
This week, Gaby and Mashi cover the unique situation that two MOCS competitors found themselves in last week, while also examining just how expensive Arena has gotten.
Timestamps
12:32 - Reversal of match outcome at the MOCS
42:00 - Rising cost of Arena, especially HistoricSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
MJ's statement
Oliver's tweet
Saffron Olive's tweet 1
Saffron Olive's tweet 2Fri, 20 Nov 2020 - 55 - MagicFM #55 - Magical Mailbag
Gaby and Mashi go to the mailbag this week, answering questions that range from what their unluckiest break was to their favorite Magic art, and much more.
Timestamps
12:00 - Questions startSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Slow Cooker Zuppa ToscanaFri, 13 Nov 2020 - 54 - MagicFM #54 - League Play Is Sweet, Supreme Draft Is Sour
Gaby and Mashi discuss the changes they like about MPL/Rivals league play, while expressing their displeasure about supreme draft and alternate art in the Vintage Cube.
Timestamps
19:00 - MPL Weekly vs. Weekly League Play
41:00 - Vintage Cube Art and Supreme DraftsSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Cube Alternate Art
MTGO Supreme Draft ScheduleThu, 05 Nov 2020 - 53 - MagicFM #53 - Is Jeweled Lotus OK?
Jeweled Lotus blew up the internet yesterday - Gaby and Mashi cover all things Lotus, as well as Arena's mobile delay and Hasbro's earnings call.
Timestamps
15:00 - Jeweled Lotus
48:10 - Hasbro earnings report interesting tidbits + mobile delayedSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Cube April's Tweet
Patrick Chapin's Tweet
Earning's ReportFri, 30 Oct 2020 - 52 - MagicFM #52 - A Year of MagicFM!
Gaby and Mashi celebrate their 52nd episode by doing a giveaway, talking about when we might return to paper Magic, and discussing the WotC rules that led to a high-profile retirement this week.
Timestamps
02:00 - 52nd Episode Celebration Plans and Giveaway
16:00 - WotC Suspends In-Store Play Until January
34:54 - WotC employee / spouse co-habitation rulesSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Virtual GP Twitter Thread
WotC Suspends In-Store Play Until January
Austin Invited to RivalsThu, 22 Oct 2020 - 51 - MagicFM #51 - A Few Bans Later, Is Standard Great Now?
Did enough cards get banned to make Standard awesome? Gaby and Mashi investigate, while also attempting to decipher the latest MPL announcement.
Timestamps
13:51 - Deciphering the Magic Pro League season announcement
32:00 - Standard bans and a new metagameSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Banned and Restricted announcement
Magic Pro League announcementSat, 17 Oct 2020 - 50 - MagicFM #50 - Much Like Zombies, This Controversy Keeps Coming Back
The dead haven't finishing walking, so Gaby and Mashi go hunt some more Zombies, while also revealing plans for MagicFM's one-year anniversary!
Timestamps
17:14 - The Walking Dead Secret Lair updates since last week
52:16 - Our plans to celebrate episode 52!
57:40 - Brief chat about the Grand FinalsSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Jesper's Tweet
Hasbro Annual Report
The Walking Dead Secret LairFri, 09 Oct 2020 - 49 - MagicFM #49 - These Dead Were Made For Walking
The dead are walking, and Gaby and Mashi have a lot to say about it, while also checking in on Standard post-ban.
Timestamps
10:58 - Thoughts on bans and the state of MTG
31:40 - The Walking Dead Secret Lair ReactionSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Uro ban announcement
The Walking Dead Secret LairFri, 02 Oct 2020 - 48 - MagicFM #48 - The Fastest Bans In The West
Gaby and Mashi talk about how bans are needed (and coming) just days after Zendikar Rising's release, while also going over the MTGA Developer Roadmap.
Timestamps
17:50 - All about bans and predictions
47:03 - Developer Roadmap and exciting future plansSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Among Us house rules
Ban announcement
Developer roadmapFri, 25 Sep 2020 - 47 - MagicFM #47 - Zendikar Rising First Impressions and Mythic Invitational Post-Mortem
Gaby and Mashi give their first impressions on Zendikar Rising before taking a critical eye to all the exciting things that happened at the Mythic Invitational.
Timestamps
10:46 - Zendikar Rising First Impressions
31:38 - Mythic Invitational Post-MortemSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
LinksFri, 18 Sep 2020 - 46 - MagicFM #46 - A Collection of Cubes
Gaby and Mashi talk Cube this week, focusing on how to build a cube and highlighting sweet cube themes sent in by listeners.
Timestamps
09:25 - Intro to everything Cube
36:06 - Cube variants from listeners!Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Cube variants from listeners twitter thread
Magic the Deck-building rules guideThu, 10 Sep 2020 - 45 - MagicFM #45 - The MTG Crossover We Always Wanted
We saw an incredible slate of Magic announcements this week - listen to hear Mashi and Gaby enthusiastically review all of them, including a crossover we've all been waiting for.
Timestamps
10:00 - MTG Roadmap and News
50:14 - Zendikar Rising MechanicsSocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Zendikar Debut and Announcement
Zendikar Rising MechanicsFri, 04 Sep 2020 - 44 - MagicFM #44 - Supreme Draft, A New Hall of Fame, and Q&A with LSV
On this week's MagicFM, Mashi is joined by exceedingly special guest LSV to talk Hall of Fame, Supreme Draft, and answer listener questions!
Timestamps
5:56 - HOF Changes
18:00 - Supreme Draft
24:30 - Q and ASocial Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
HOF Announcement
Supreme DraftFri, 28 Aug 2020 - 43 - MagicFM #43 - A Crossover Worth Scrying to the Top
On this week's MagicFM, Denis from Scry Me a River joins the podcast, and Gaby and Mashi show him that the grass is definitely greener on the other side of the river.
Timestamps
Questions start at - 10:00Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Denis Stranjak - @Stranjak
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Scry Me a River podcast!Sat, 22 Aug 2020 - 42 - MagicFM #42 - Breaking Down Amonkhet Remastered and Checking In On Standard
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take a look at what Amonkhet Remastered brings to the table (and some of the implications of how it's been released), as well as checking in on post-ban Standard.
Timestamps
All about Amonkhet Remastered - 11:00
Checking in on Standard Post Bans - 38:36Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Amonkhet Card List
Redbull Untapped ListsFri, 14 Aug 2020 - 41 - MagicFM #41 - Biggest Ban Announcement Ever and Are Arena Opens Predatory?
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take a good look at how the Arena Opens are run, as well as covering the fallout from one of the most sweeping ban announcements ever.
Timestamps
Are Arena Opens Predatory? - 13:58
Biggest Ban Announcement Ever - 37:10Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Historic Open
Ban Announcement
Luis D&D TweetSat, 08 Aug 2020 - 40 - MagicFM #40 - Diving Into Zendikar Set Boosters, PT Finals, and Top 8 Boardgames
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take a crack at what the new Zendikar Set Boosters bring to the table, discuss the upcoming PT Finals Top 8, and Gaby goes over her Top 8 Boardgames!
Timestamps
PT Finals Delayed Top 8 - 12:00
Set Boosters Announcement - 25:00
GenCon Online - 42:00Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Dominaria Refresher Course
Top 8 Profiles
Set Boosters Announcement
Pastimes Magic Events
GenCon Exhibitors
Gencon StreamingFri, 31 Jul 2020 - 39 - MagicFM #39 - Streaming, Content Creation, and Avoiding Burnout (Featuring Jana Amari)
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest Jana Amari to cover all things content creation, from streaming and growing your audience to how avoid burning out.
Timestamps
Finding a Place on MTG Content Creation - 09:40
Growing your Twitch Channel - 23:15
MTG and Twitch Burnout - 35:43
Balancing Content Creation and Real Life - 47:03
Going Full Time - 53:10Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Jana Amari - @JanaAmariChan
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Jana's Phyrexian Obliterator Clip
Gaby's Media KitFri, 24 Jul 2020 - 38 - MagicFM #38 - Deciphering Organized Play and Reacting to Bans
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi break down the complex Organized Play announcements that lay out the three next seasons of OP, as well as weigh in on how the recent ban announcement shook out.
Timestamps
OP Changes Breakdown and Zendikar Rising Split: 12:20
Banned and Restricted Announcement : 41:00Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Banned and Restricted
Zendikar Rising Split
Magic Pro League UpdatesFri, 17 Jul 2020 - 37 - MagicFM #37 - Mailbag Madness
Gaby and Mashi open the mailbag for this week's episode, and handle questions that range from what they'd cut from the Vintage Cube to the best life hack they've learned this year.
Timestamps
Questions Begin: 08:00Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlanFri, 10 Jul 2020 - 36 - MagicFM #36 - Content, Creators, and Controversies
On this week's MagicFM, Gaby and Mashi take an exhaustive look at the Content Creator program, going over the good, the bad, and their suggestions for how to improve it. They also weigh in on the removal of Lizbeth Eden from the program, a move that's created a lot of controversy.
Timestamps
Wizards Content Creator Program, Good and Bad: 12:20
Lizbeth Eden Removal : 32:24Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @Gaby Spartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Lizbeth's Statement
Image from April
Tortilla Fam
WestCoast Cookies
Twysted Lai'sFri, 03 Jul 2020 - 35 - MagicFM #35 - MTG Arena State of the Game, Player's Tour, and M21 (Featuring LSV)
Mashi is joined by honorary co-host LSV, and they unpack the Arena State of the Game, talk about the Player's Tour experience, and give their first impressions of M21.
Timestamps
MTGA State of the game: 04:51
Player's Tour Recap: 32:10
M21 First Impressions: 49:10Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
LSV - @LSV
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
June State of the GameSat, 27 Jun 2020 - 34 - MagicFM #34 - Getting a Jumpstart on the Player's Tour
Gaby and Mashi chat about Jumpstart, how the Player's Tour went, and grade themselves on their M21 guesses from two weeks ago.
Timestamps
Player's Tour recap: 17
Jumpstart: 32
Core 2021 teaser answers: 44Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Jumpstart
Blogatog TeasersFri, 19 Jun 2020 - 33 - MagicFM #33 - Ghosting, Emergency Bans, and Depictions of Racism in MTG
This week on MagicFM, Mashi and Gaby discuss the rules against ghosting in this weekend's Player Tour, the emergency ban of Winota in Historic, and the aftermath of WotC's ban of cards they deemed racist or culturally offensive.
Timestamps
WotC's new rules about ghosting and outside assistance: 6:32
Winota emergency ban: 20:00
Depictions of racism in Magic cards: 29:32
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Reid’s ghosting thread
Winota emergency ban
Depictions of racism ban announcement
Rich Shay on banning Jihad
More tweets by Rich Shay
Ari Lax’s twitter threadSat, 13 Jun 2020 - 32 - MagicFM #32 - The Biggest Power Level Errata Ever
The ban announcement is in, and along with it is the biggest power level errata we've ever seen. Gaby and Mashi discuss this and some sweet Core 2021 teasers on this week's MagicFM.
Timestamps
Discussion on Bans: 5:22
Maro's 2021 Set Teaser and Guesses: 25:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Ban announcement
Maro's Core 2021 teaser
Dog in Meadow tweetThu, 04 Jun 2020 - 31 - MagicFM #31 - All Things Companion (Featuring LSV)
Gaby and Mashi are joined by extra-special guest LSV, and they go over a ton of different options for the upcoming companion change, as well as weighing in on what might get banned (and their thoughts on Double Masters).
Timestamps
Companion Predictions: 11:00
Double Masters: 57:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
LSV - @lsv
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Announcement
Blake Confirmation
Double MastersFri, 29 May 2020 - 30 - MagicFM #30 - Organized Play Upheaval and Upcoming Events
This action-packed episode features a giveaway for 100K downloads, Gaby and Mashi's reaction to the recent bans, and a breakdown of the huge changes to Organized Play, plus info about some sweet tournaments coming up.
Timestamps
100k downloads CFBPro giveaway: 09:18
Ban announcement: 11:47
Arena open and CFBPro showdown: 20:18
OP Announcement: 34:39
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Buylist Bonanza
Ban announcement
Arena Open
CFB Pro Showdown
OP Announcement
Fully stocked account packpedal
Equity Difference
Sperling's take on travelingFri, 22 May 2020 - 29 - MagicFM #29 - Lurrus's Last Stand (Featuring Martin Juza)
Gaby and Mashi are joined by Hall of Famer Martin Juza, and the three of them talk bans, win trading, and listener questions for Martin.
Timestamps
Win Trading Follow-Up: 12:35
Ban Predictions: 23:00
Questions for Martin: 40:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Martin Juza - @MartinJuza
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Win Trading LSV Tweet
Ban PredictionsSat, 16 May 2020 - 28 - MagicFM #28 - Magic Conspiracy Theories
Is the shuffler really rigged? Does Arena start to put you on the draw more if you win too much? Find out what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to Magic conspiracy theories on this week's MagicFM!
Timestamps
Conspiracies Start: 05:33
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Shuffler is definitely wrong thread
Win trading in Pauper / Vintage
Analyzing shuffling in a million games
ICR bug suspicion
ICR bug fixed
Premier draft not working as intended
Premier draft fixedSat, 09 May 2020 - 27 - MagicFM #27 - Enter the Viper Pit (and Say Goodbye to Planeswalker Points)
For this week's episode, Gaby and Mashi chat about the Viper Pit 3Fast5Furious tourney that Gaby hosted (and competed in), as well as what the move to sunset planeswalker points means. They also go over some sweet MTGA announcements, with Cube drafts being the highlight.
Timestamps
Viper Pit 3: 15:00
Sunsetting Planeswalker Points: 23:00
Historic Announcements + MTGA Cube Drafts: 44:25
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Sunsetting Planeswalker Points
MTG Weekly Announcement StreamFri, 01 May 2020 - 26 - MagicFM #26 - Chatting with Cheon - Double Guest Episode Featuring Paul and Luis!
For this week's episode, Gaby gets the band back together. Gaby, LSV and Paul talk about everything Cheon, from streaming, to coverage, to working at Wizards, and more!
*Note: Due to technical difficulties, Mashi drops out of the podcast at around 14 minutes in, and Luis joins in!
Timestamps
Questions start at: 8:00
LSV Joins in: 14:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Paul Cheon - @HAUMPH
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Links
Cheontaur ShirtSat, 25 Apr 2020 - 25 - MagicFM #25 - We Recant Our Previous Ikoria Digital Statement
This week, Gaby and Mashi revisit their assumptions about Ikoria, and surprisingly come to the conclusion that it may actually be a better experience in paper than digital.
Timestamps
CFB Pro - 11:00
April State of the Game - 21:00
Cube Sealed - 50:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
April Arena State of the Game
Cube SealedSat, 18 Apr 2020 - 24 - MagicFM #24 - Is Ikoria the First Digital Set?
This week, Gaby and Mashi cover everything Ikoria, and ask themselves whether this is our first set designed more for the digital world than the physical one.
Timestamps
Ikoria First Impressions - 11:19
Ikoria Mechanics - 17:20
Ikoria Concerns with the Paper Set - 33:40
Cards We're Excited For - 40:47
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Ikoria Mechanics
Ikoria Full Spoiler - Note: This wasn't out by the time of this recordingSat, 11 Apr 2020 - 23 - MagicFM #23 - Esports Updates and Chatting with Kenji (Numot the Nummy)
This week, Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest and streamer extraordinaire, Kenji "Numot the Nummy" Egashira. They talk Esports, streaming, and much more.
Timestamps
Wizard Esports Update - 12:00
Questions for Kenji - 19:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Kenji Egashira - @NumotTheNummy
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Esports Update
Red Rocks MeeeeThu, 02 Apr 2020 - 22 - MagicFM #22 - Playing MTG from Home Plus Ikoria Teasers and Speculation
This week, Gaby and Mashi talk about all the new ways that you can continue to experience Magic (and the gathering) online! They also have a blast discussing teasers and news about Ikoria, the next Magic set!
Timestamps
Magicfest Online - 09:09
FNM at Home - 27:00
Ikoria Teasers - 37:03
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
MFO Online Info Sheet
FNM at Home InfoFri, 27 Mar 2020 - 21 - MagicFM #21 - Lighthearted Mailbag Episode (Featuring LSV)
LSV joins Gaby and Mashi this week for an episode filled with stories, nonsense, and listener questions (with a bare minimum of talk about the Corona virus).
Timestamps
Questions start at - 06:15
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Links
LR Lookback on Kyoto FinalsSat, 21 Mar 2020 - 20 - MagicFM #20 - Cooking (and Cubing) With Andrea Mengucci
Andrea Mengucci joins Gaby and Mashi to talk #menguccicuisine, Cube, the recent bans, and more - you wont want to miss this spicy episode.
Timestamps
Questions for Mengu - 08:00
Cube Breakdown - 24:00
Thoughts on Bans - 58:00
Social Media
MagicFM - @MagicFMPodcast
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Andrea Mengucci - @Mengu09
Links
Banned and Restricted Announcement
Gaby's Vintage Cube - You can draft it! She'd love to see it if you do :)Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 19 - MagicFM #19 - Cube Comes to Arena, Incoming Bans, and Rivals Invites
In this week's episode, Gaby and Mashi discuss Cube coming to Arena (in Sealed form), what's getting banned on Monday, and the debate around Rivals potentially getting additional invites.
Timestamps
Are Rivals being invited to the PT Finals? - 09:19
What's getting banned on Monday? - 30:09
Arena March state of the game: 49:00
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @MashiScanlan
Links
Elenbogen's tweet
Arena March state of the game
Predictions for bansFri, 06 Mar 2020 - 18 - MagicFM #18 - Mail Bag Episode
Join Gaby Spartz and Mashi Scanlan as they take a variety of listener questions, touching on topics like Worlds, game shows, and more!
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Links
Questions TweetFri, 28 Feb 2020 - 17 - MagicFM #17 - Let The Anger Flow Through You...Or Not?
Gaby and Mashi discuss Ninja's take on the will to win, Worlds, and whether they like the idea of buying cards through financing.
Timestamps
Worlds Recap - The Good and Bad: 10:39
Ninja's Gaming Tweet: 34:30
MageMarket.com's Monthly Financing: 56:54
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Links
Ninja's Tweet
Mage Market's AMAFri, 21 Feb 2020 - 16 - MagicFM #16 - Rules, RPTs and Riley (Featuring Riley Knight)
Gaby and Mashi are joined by Riley Knight as they discuss the PT in Phoenix, 8-player drafts on Arena, how closely rules should be followed, and more!
Timestamps
PT Phoenix Lowdown: 12:00
8-Player Drafts and Rules Following: 28:00
MTGA for Mobile: 50:39
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Riley Knight - @Rileyquarytower
Links
February State of the Game
Spin the Wheel segment
HalfArsedHistryFri, 14 Feb 2020 - 15 - MagicFM #15 - Dimir Twin, Unsanctioned, and Organized Play Incentives
Gaby and not-so-special guest LSV discuss new product offerings, the breakout deck that's taking over Pioneer, and what Organized Play is telling (or not telling) players about how to achieve their goals.
Timestamps
Unsanctioned: 03:00
Cassandra's OP Discussion: 15:00
Pioneer Shakeup: 42:36
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
LSV - @lsvFri, 31 Jan 2020 - 14 - MagicFM #14 - Organized Play AMA
Gaby and Mashi go over the Ask Me Anything that WotC Organized Play did on Reddit in this week's action-packed Magic FM.
Timestamps
AMA: Starts at ~10:00m
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Links
WotC Tabletop AMAASat, 25 Jan 2020 - 13 - MagicFM #13 - Organized Play Take-Backs and Modern Bans (Featuring Matt Nass)
Timestamps
Matt Nass: 03:00
Theros First Impressions: 11:50
Modern Bans: 28:30
OP Announcement Retraction: 42:30
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Matt Nass - @MatthewlNass
Links
Banned and Restricted announcement
GP Points Cat Retraction
Organized Play for DummiesFri, 17 Jan 2020 - 12 - MagicFM #12 - Everything You Need to Know for Your First Big Magic Event
Going to a big Magic event can be intimidating, so Gaby and Mashi break down everything you need to know, from how to get there, what to bring, how to call a judge, and much more.
Timestamps
Preparing for your first MagicFest - 07:00
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Links
MagicFest GP Schedule 2020Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 11 - MagicFM #11 - Theros Standouts and Busted Combos
Gaby's triumphant return leads to conversations with Mashi about Theros previews, busted combos, and whether old or new cards should get banned when a new combo pops up.
Timestamps
Players Tour and Breaking Heliod - 14:12
Theros Previews - 30:00
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
LinksFri, 03 Jan 2020 - 10 - MagicFM #10 - 2019 Year in Review and 2020 Wishlist (Featuring LSV)
Mashi and not-so-special guest LSV discuss the good, the bad, and ugly from 2019, as well as going over their 2020 wishlist.
Timestamps
2019 Year in Review - 03:19
2020 Wishlist - 47:29
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LSV - @lsvSat, 28 Dec 2019 - 9 - MagicFM #9 - Organized Play Roadmap, Pioneer bans, and Theros previews
Mashi and LSV discuss the roadmap for Organized play, Pioneer bans, and take a first look at Theros.
Timestamps
Pioneer Bans: 03:33
Organized Play Roadmap: 11:13
Theros Previews: 47:56
Social Media
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LSV - @lsv
Links
Magic playing pollThu, 19 Dec 2019 - 8 - MagicFM #8 - Limited at Worlds, Suspensions, and is Brawlidays a Bust? (Featuring BK)
Mashi and Gaby take a look at the Worlds formats, suspended Pioneer cards, and if Brawlidays is a bust.
Timestamps
Limited at Worlds: 7:27
Historic Suspensions: 30:00
Brawlidays: 44:55
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Andrew Baeckstrom BK - @abaeckst
Links
December state of the game
Merchant video
Arenabrawl.netThu, 12 Dec 2019 - 7 - MagicFM #7 - Discretionary Invites and Saying Bye to Byes
Gaby and Mashi chat about discretionary invites to Mythic Championships, as well as bidding a not-so-fond farewell to Grand Prix byes.
Apologies for the (Mashi) sound issues this week, we had some connection issue and it shouldn't be a problem next week - Gaby
Timestamps
Bye Bye Byes: 03:55
Discretionary Invites: 17:31
Secret Lair Community Reaction: 45:37
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Links
Byes Announcement
Secret Lair PollThu, 05 Dec 2019 - 6 - MagicFM #6 - Mental Health and the Grind (plus Standard Bans)
Gaby and Mashi are joined by special guest LSV as they discuss Standard Bans and how the grind affects mental health.
Timestamps
November 18 bans: 04:24
Mental health in gaming and the grind: 31:45
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
LSV - @lsv
Links
Play design lessons learned article
Oliver's twitter thread
Sperling's job after magic articleWed, 20 Nov 2019 - 5 - MagicFM #5 - Magic Arena Roadmap and Survivorship Bias (Featuring Bloody)
Mashi and Gaby are joined by special guest Bloody as they discuss the exciting Arena announcements and survivorship bias in the world of Magic.
Timestamps
Arena State of the Game: 03:10
Survivorship Bias: 40:19
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeft
Bloody - @Bloody
Links
State of the game articleThu, 14 Nov 2019 - 4 - MagicFM #4 - Pioneer Bans, Fractional Invites, and Mystery Boosters
The Mystery Boosters have been unveiled, and Gaby and Mashi share their thoughts on the surprise. They also discuss Pioneer Bans (too many? too few?) and fractional invites in this week's MagicFM!
Timestamps
Pioneer Bans: 06:27
Fractional Invites: 25:04
Mystery Boosters: 44:31
Social Media
Gaby Spartz - @GabySpartz
Mashi Scanlan - @ThaGuyOnTheLeftThu, 07 Nov 2019 - 3 - MagicFM #3 - Aggressive Bans and Bot Draft Burnout
Are bans an acceptable cost for powerful and exciting Standard cards? Do Arena draft bots really deliver a highly replayable experience? Gaby and Mashi tackle these questions and more on this week’s Magic FM.
Timestamps:
Are we ok with aggressive bans? 7 minutes
Arena bot draft burnout: 41 minutes
Draftable Commander?! 58 minutes
Links:
Paul’s pizza video: https://twitter.com/HAUMPH/status/1188887850156060672?s=20
Commander announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 - 2 - MagicFM #2 - Is Ghosting Ethical? (Featuring LSV)Thu, 24 Oct 2019
- 1 - MagicFM #1 - Is Standard Solved Too Fast?Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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