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What's Cracking in New Capenna Standard And An Important Update!
We're in week 2 of Streets of New Capenna Standard and some archetypes and ideas are solidifying! CGB and Arjuna read down some decklists and tournament results and find some pretty surprising stuff!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier...
2022-05-11
1h 17
Arena Craft Podcast
Streets of New Capenna Standard Week 1 Metagame Review
Streets of New Capenna is released! Arjuna & Covertgoblue have been wading into Early Access and the ranked ladder to see what's performing and what's not. Is Ob Nixilis the next Oko, Thief of Crowns? Is it oppressive in the meta? What is there to be done about it? Is ANYTHING else viable? Listen, and all will be revealed.If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.
2022-05-03
1h 25
Arena Craft Podcast
Magic Events with Dreamhack's Aaron Torbin
This week we're excited to welcome Dreamhack's Aaron Torbin to discuss magic events and organized play moving forward! We discuss competitive avenues for players, all of the extra fun stuff they're bringing to events, and generally try to get an outlook for what The Gathering is going to look like the rest of this year and beyond.If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward....
2022-04-27
57 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Streets of New Capenna Constructed Set Review
This is it - the complete* constructed set review for Streets of New Capenna! In this show we discuss every card we think will see play in Standard and Historic, minus the ones we've already previewed on the show. Is this set a hit? Will we be connived into running 3+ colors?If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.We are partners of untapped.gg...
2022-04-19
1h 47
Arena Craft Podcast
New Capenna - Moar Spoilers
We've got previews, and you want answers! Today, we go deep on the cards spoiled up until Friday April 8th. This set looks... weird, so we'll see how it turns out. Some strong Planeswalkers though, and multifarious multicolored nonsense. Enjoy!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently...
2022-04-12
1h 25
Arena Craft Podcast
Organized Play is OP
Wizards is bringing back the Pro Tour! Boomers rejoice, zoomers learn. We also have some more New Capenna cards to ogle. Don't call them Triomes!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier to get into limited - go check...
2022-04-05
1h 16
Arena Craft Podcast
Arena Economy, Baldur's Gate, Alchemy Oh My!
If there's one thing there's a lot of this week, it's news! The Arena Economy stream hit to the satisfaction of nobody. The Baldur's Gate Commander set was announced to be releasing in some form on Arena as well... straight into the Alchemy format! Also, talk of Pioneer and a non-digital-only eternal format on Arena. And that's not even all the stuff we talked about today. Strap yourselves in!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a...
2022-03-29
1h 08
Arena Craft Podcast
Neon Dynasty Set Championship Discussion
The Neon Dynasty set championship happened, and CGB and Arjuna had thoughts. Hear our bad takes before the results came around!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier to get into limited - go check it out!...
2022-03-15
1h 00
Arena Craft Podcast
Don't Call Them Triomes - A Peek at Streets of New Capenna
Wizards in their usual wisdom has released a teaser for their next set, Streets of New Capenna, mere weeks into the release of NEO. Whatever, we roll with it. Previewed are a new Ascendancy enchantment and a new set of tricolor cycling taplands that'll get you shot in a back alley if you try to call Triomes. We also discuss the Standard meta and the 3 decks that we currently believe are at the top.If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com...
2022-03-08
1h 00
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Rivals Member Chris Botelho
This week, Arjuna is honored to welcome to the show Rivals member and Grand Prix Top-8-er Chris Botelho! We discuss a mental methodology for improving at the game, starting with which land drop to play on turn 1. Chris' improvement strategy is one of the best in the game. We also discuss metagames, including the dozens of potentially viable decks in Historic!Find Chris Botelho on Twitter, Twitch and Youtube.If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your...
2022-03-01
1h 14
Arena Craft Podcast
Kamigawa Standard Week 1 Meta Review
It's that glorious time again - the time when Arjuna and CGB wax lyrical about what's working - and what's flaming in the dumpster fire - in Standard. Is GW Enchantments a deck? How about Naya Runes? Is the Kami War a meme? How do they stack up against Standard staples like Izzet, Orhov Tokens, Monowhite or Monogreen? All this and considerably more memes are included in this episode.If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a...
2022-02-22
1h 04
Arena Craft Podcast
Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Set Review
Late but worth the wait: the crew discusses the cards in Kamigawa Neon Dynasty that we think will make an impact in constructed. This set is sweet - find out how!We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier to get into limited - go check it out!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to...
2022-02-15
2h 10
Arena Craft Podcast
Mythic Invitational 1 Champion Andrea Mengucci
This week we are thrilled and honored to have Magic legend Andrea Mengucci on the show. He is the Mythic Invitational 1 Champion, World Magic Cup Champion, Pro Tour finalist, MPL member and one of the game's deepest afficionados. We go deep with Mengu, discussing his history with the game, some highlights from his pro career, his transition to playing Arena and his thoughts on digital-only formats, and much more.Find Andrea on Twitter, Twitch and Youtube.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their...
2022-02-08
54 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Spoilers
Kamigawa spoilers are here! We have compleated planeswalkers, Legendary Dragons, flip sagas and more! This set is looking sweet, so join Arjuna and CGB on a scenic tour through the new cards.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier to get into limited - go check it out!If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot...
2022-02-01
1h 23
Arena Craft Podcast
BONUS EP: Bans, and CGB's Baaaaaack!
CGB returns from vacation EARLY to discuss the banned announcement for Standard and Historic, as well as the Alchemy rebalance. There are a LOT of changes to cover here, so we get together to discuss the gas or ass of it all, and add our additional thoughts for what we think would make those formats balanced and fun.We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier to get into limited - go check it out!If you love...
2022-01-26
1h 18
Arena Craft Podcast
Monogreen Deep Dive with Rumti, the Sultan of Smash
This week we're honored to have returning guest Rumti on the show! This guy was born to pwn, and beefy green creatures are his Magic weapon of choice. Get some insights into how Rumti has managed to hold #1 on the Mythic ladder for longer than anyone else in the game.Find Rumti at Rumti - Twitch and @rumtiWe are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith feature to make it easier to get into limited - go check it out!If...
2022-01-25
1h 37
Arena Craft Podcast
Roundtable with Rumti, TheOneJame & Chris Botelho
We're stoked to bring you this special episode of ACP, featuring notable Arena streamers Rumti, TheOneJame and Chris Botelho! Arjuna takes them through a conversation exploring Alchemy and how it shapes up against the Standard format, plus some broader thoughts about the future of the Arena platform. Then we get some quick tips from each about how to increase your winrate playing aggro, midrange and control!Find Rumti at Rumti - Twitch and @rumtiFind TheOneJame at TheOneJame - Twitch and TheOneJame - YouTubeFind Chris Botelho at ChrisBotelho - Twitch and Chris...
2022-01-19
56 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Robert Taylor AKA Fireshoes, the King of Magic Twitter
Robert Taylor has been one of Arjuna's most anticipated guests for the show, so it is with great joy that we get to present a conversation with him today. Widely known as @fireshoes on twitter, Robert is probably the most consistent and prolific sharer of decklists in the MTG world. Today we talk about his history with the game, his thoughts on Alchemy and format churn, and some of his tips for building or selecting the best decks.Find Robert Taylor on twitter and follow stat: https://twitter.com/fireshoesWe are happy to announce...
2022-01-11
37 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Michael Flores on Alchemy, Arena Economy, and the Grind
Esteemed guest and legend Michael J. Flores returns to Arena Craft! The discussion goes many places - Alchemy, the Arena economy, pro play, and lots of reflections from the last 25 years. It's always a treat to have Michael on and hear the places his mind goes. Enjoy!We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free download of the software here: untapped...
2022-01-04
1h 07
Arena Craft Podcast
Meet RichG, the Unluckiest MTG Player in the Universe
Do you flood often? Do you always get your worst matchup? Do your Collected Companies always feel lackluster? Welcome to the life of RichG, the self-proclaimed "Unluckiest MTG Player in the Universe". He's here today to discuss with Arjuna the many myriad ways Arena feels like it's intentionally designed to ruin your sanity.We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free...
2021-12-28
54 min
Arena Craft Podcast
The 2021 Arjuna Awards
The end of 2021 is upon us. What a year. Arjuna and CGB cover the good, the bad and the Arena of it all. We've had new formats, old problems, and more cards than anyone cares to count. See who wins in our highly-anticipated year-end recap!We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free download of the software here: untapped.gg
2021-12-21
54 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Alchemy Craft Podcast Presents: Week 1 Reflections
Alchemy is here, and it is SPICY. Cards be draftin, seekin and spellbookin. Covergoblue and Arjuna are here to give you the scoop on what's gas and what's... well, listen for yourself.We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free download of the software here: untapped.ggIf you love the show and want to support us, head over...
2021-12-14
58 min
Man in the Arena
Man in the Arena #004 - Parte 2
O Homem na Arena é um podcast de vídeo sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Leo Kuba e Miguel Cavalcanti.Neste episódio ( # 004 )Produto: #iPad.Dicas de conteúdo na internet: #The Pomodoro Technique, de Francesco Cirillo.#Críticas na internet ao Facebook e Mark Zuckerberg.Dica de livro: #Entregando Felicidade, de Tony Hsieh (CEO da Zappos).Acompanhem nossa página no Facebook: facebook.com/maninthearenatv
2021-12-12
10 min
Man in the Arena (Audio)
Man in the Arena #004 - Parte 2
O Homem na Arena é um podcast de vídeo sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Leo Kuba e Miguel Cavalcanti. Neste episódio ( # 004 ) Produto: #iPad. Dicas de conteúdo na internet: #The Pomodoro Technique, de Francesco Cirillo. #Críticas na internet ao Facebook e Mark Zuckerberg. Dica de livro: #Entregando Felicidade, de Tony Hsieh (CEO da Zappos). Acompanhem nossa página no Facebook: facebook.com/maninthearenatv
2021-12-12
10 min
Man in the Arena
Man in the Arena #004 - Parte 1
O Homem na Arena é um podcast de vídeo sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Leo Kuba e Miguel Cavalcanti.Neste episódio ( # 004 )Produto: #iPad.Dicas de conteúdo na internet: #The Pomodoro Technique, de Francesco Cirillo.#Críticas na internet ao Facebook e Mark Zuckerberg.Dica de livro: #Entregando Felicidade, de Tony Hsieh (CEO da Zappos).Acompanhem nossa página no Facebook: facebook.com/maninthearenatv
2021-12-12
09 min
Man in the Arena (Audio)
Man in the Arena #004 - Parte 1
O Homem na Arena é um podcast de vídeo sobre empreendedorismo e cultura digital apresentado por Leo Kuba e Miguel Cavalcanti. Neste episódio ( # 004 ) Produto: #iPad. Dicas de conteúdo na internet: #The Pomodoro Technique, de Francesco Cirillo. #Críticas na internet ao Facebook e Mark Zuckerberg. Dica de livro: #Entregando Felicidade, de Tony Hsieh (CEO da Zappos). Acompanhem nossa página no Facebook: facebook.com/maninthearenatv
2021-12-12
09 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Alchemy - Lead or Gold?
Wizards dropped the hottest of announcements last week - a new digital-only format, mirroring Standard, called Alchemy. How will Magic transition into a digital-only space? How will the changes affect player engagement? And as a lot of people have brought up, how will the economy accommodate the changes? We discuss this and more - it's a full topic!We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and...
2021-12-07
1h 02
Arena Craft Podcast
What Happens In Vegas Gets Shared With The Crafties
CGB and Arjuna are back from Vegas! Find out what we spent our time up to, including wild commander games and karaoke!We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free download of the software here: untapped.ggIf you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon...
2021-11-26
1h 05
Arena Craft Podcast
Crimson Vow Standard Week 1 Reflections
It's another week 1 metagame reflection from CGB and Arjuna! To nobody's surprise, the format is dominated by monowhite, Izzet, and monogreen (especially the first 2). We discuss some alternate approaches for a look at how to possibly beat the big 3!Arjuna's Dimir Zombie Control listWe are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning. If you want to support both our podcast and untapped.gg, get your free download of the software here: untapped.gg
2021-11-17
1h 16
Arena Craft Podcast
MTGNerdgirl on MID Standard and Limited
Friend of the podcast and Degen Gaming founder MTGNerdgirl joins us this week! We discuss what makes a good format, both in limited and Standard, and then speculate about what could make it better.Find MTGNerdgirl at https://www.twitch.tv/mtgnerdgirl and at https://www.youtube.com/c/MTGNerdGirl .If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and helps keep pushing the show forward.Find Arena Craft on:...
2021-10-27
1h 05
Arena Craft Podcast
Michael J Flores Weighs In On Standard SCG Results
This week, we have an absolute legend of a content creator on the show – Michael J Flores! He is known for his prolific articles, including perhaps the most famous MTG article of all time, "Who's The Beatdown?" Michael J still writes, currently for Coolstuffinc, and also hosts several podcasts, of which Top Level Podcast is a Crafty Host fave.This week, we're discussing the SCG Satellite Standard tournaments from the past week, and there is a clear 3-deck format trend emerging: Izzet Turns, Monogreen Aggro, and Monowhite Aggro. We discuss how these decks are positioned, whether black-based co...
2021-10-05
1h 18
Arena Craft Podcast
Standard 2022 Metagame Deep Dive
This week Crafties, we're doing deep on Standard 2022. We come up with a tier list for the format, and go into detail about builds and matchups you need to be thinking about. Arjuna goes into detail about his Simic Summoner list that he is convinced is tier 1. Covertgoblue discusses the best build of his Blood Money deck. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to have a competitive grasp of the format.Arjuna's updated Simic Summoner listCovertgoblue's original Blood MoneyDoes our show bring value to you? Would you like to...
2021-08-17
1h 09
Arena Craft Podcast
Historic Horizons Set Review (Plus!)
This week we do a (somewhat comprehensive) review of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons. These are the cards that we think are going to matter in new or existing archetypes. Unfortunately, the release has been DELAYED UNTIL AUGUST 24. So even more time to do your homework. We also may or may not discuss some other spoiled cards, to Arjuna's deep chagrin.Does our show bring value to you? Would you like to support Magic's fastest-growing podcast, and the only podcast dedicated exclusively to MTG Arena? If so, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon...
2021-08-11
1h 16
Arena Craft Podcast
Historic Horizons AND 100 Card Brawl Queue!
Huge news this past week – Historic Horizons is on the, er, horizon, and we'll, be reviewing the best of what we've seen so far. Also, 100 Card Historic Brawl is coming to the Arena! Fun times to be playing things other than Standard (but we're still playing that format, too!).Does our show bring value to you? Would you like to support Magic's fastest-growing podcast, and the only podcast dedicated exclusively to MTG Arena? If so, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and he...
2021-08-04
1h 50
Arena Craft Podcast
S2022 Week 2, Historic Masters
There's some exciting news announced this week – there will be a Historic Masters Jumpstart set coming to Arena August 12! That means a massive injection of powerful cards into the format, including (from WOTC themselves) cards from MH and MH2! We'll be looking out to see what busted stuff is coming down the pipe next for the Historic format.We also revisit the Standard 2022 queue to see what strategies are emerging and dominating. There have definitely been some metagame shifts, as midrange is starting to find its footing in the arena. This week we focus on two decklists, on...
2021-07-26
1h 31
Arena Craft Podcast
100 Card Historic Brawl Recap
This past week, Arjuna and Covertgoblue set out to determine the parameters of – and the best decks in – 100 Card Historic Brawl. This took us on a journey down rabbit holes with some of Arena's wiliest legends. This show outlines our findings and some of what we believe to be the core axioms of the format.We also go into a new card type being introduced in the next set, D&D: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms – Dungeons. We explain what this new card type is and how it works in-game.We now have a Patreon! Head r...
2021-06-28
1h 32
Arena Craft Podcast
BANNED: Time Warp's Time Has Come
We all suspected it might happen, so many of us aren't that surprised to see Time Warp banned in Historic. Is it really the fall guy for Mizzix's Mastery though, or perhaps Brainstorm? Looks like the format still has a way to go before reaching stasis. This week we also discuss the Jeskai Mutate deck that has been taking Standard by storm, and then celebrate another Gas or Ass segment focused on some of the temporary formats coming to Arena!We now have a Patreon! Head right over to patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast to view...
2021-06-14
1h 16
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Graduation Ceremony
This week we host a Strixhaven Graduation Ceremony, where we review the set and see which cards got there, which cards didn't, and how it has impacted formats. We also dive into the results of our podcast listener survey (not too late to take it here!) and see what your feedback has to contribute to the future of the show. We also cover some of the most popular deck trackers / softwares people use with Arena to share what you should be using and why.We now have a Patreon! Head right over to patreon...
2021-06-07
1h 26
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SCAMS aka Plays That Aren't As Good As They Seem
Today, we talk about a number of common pitfalls that players make when evaluating cards and plays. These are all things that gain you an advantage, but not as much of an advantage as you might think. Learning when to value these things and when to disregard them is yet another part of your arsenal for playing Magic.>>> TAKE OUR PODCAST SURVEY!
2021-05-31
1h 21
Arena Craft Podcast
Our Patreon, Organized Play, Historic Anthology 5
Crafties - it's here!!! We finally have a Patreon!Head right over to patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast to view the tiers and register your support. You get discord roles, goodies and more!We are deeply grateful to all of our Crafties and community members who have helped us to get as far as we have. Just your listening helps. And now, if you choose, you can support us monetarily as well. Onwards and upwards!Next, Wizards made an announcement on the future of organized play...
2021-05-17
1h 33
Arena Craft Podcast
First D&D Spoilers and many more announcements
Covertgoblue returns to discuss the latest product announcement from Wizards, including our first previews for the next Standard-playable set, Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. New cards! It's all a bit much, but CGB and Arjuna go through D&D, the previews for the next Historic Anthology 5, take a peek at Modern Horizons 2, and even discuss how to "fix" some of Standard's most broken cards from the last year!Watch the video version of this podcast on Covertgoblue's YouTube channel.>>> JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER HERE!
2021-05-10
1h 32
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Strixhaven Meta Update with DanyTLaw
CGB takes a vacation this week as Arjuna welcomes DanyTLaw back to the show! We talk both Standard and Historic metagames and how the new cards have been impacting the formats. Titan's Nest in Standard, Tainted Pact in Historic, and lots of other decks take the focus this week. Magic is fun right now!Find DanyTLaw on twitch.tv and on youtube.Watch the video version of this podcast on Covertgoblue's YouTube channel.>>> JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER HERE!
2021-05-03
1h 16
Arena Craft Podcast
Grow Your Collection Playing Limited With MTG Nerdgirl
This week, we are fortunate to have special guest MTG Nerdgirl on the show! She helps us dive into why limited is the best format to play if you want to build your collection, and the best ways to go about it. We cover basic draft tips, and then go into some detail about Strixhaven and what to look out for in this format. If you've been wanting to get into draft or sealed on Arena but hesitant to do so, let this be your invitation!Watch the video version of this podcast on...
2021-04-26
1h 05
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Week 1 - Standard & Historic
It's here – after all those spoilers, we (and probably you) have had a chance to get our hands on the new cards! Covertgoblue has been going hard in Standard BO1 to see what's happening there. Arjuna has been exclusively playing Historic BO3, so between the two of us, we can give an overview of Arena's two main formats and how the new set has impacted them. Spoiler alert: new cards are having more impact on Standard than we thought. Not spoiling anything alert: the Mystical Archive is just as busted as advertised and his instantly changed the face of Hi...
2021-04-19
1h 17
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 9 – Standard – We got there!
We made it... all the cards are read, and and all the bile expended. We're not optimistic about the set's impact on Standard, but Historic is forever shaken by the introduction of this set. Thanks for sticking with us while we worked through all that reading. Now go return to your studies!ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see the card images in our new video incarnation of the podcast! This is an exciting new step forward for the podcast, and yet another way you can engage with the content on a...
2021-04-17
45 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 8 – Standard – Vanishing Verse is a Top 5 Card
Home stretch for Strixhaven spoilers – this podcast and one more to go! This episode's banger is another instant-speed, 2-mana interaction spell: Vanishing Verse. This card makes a strong argument for Silverquill and will definitely show up somewhere, and will probably become a staple in multiple formats. Thank god for cards like these being included in this set.We'll be releasing the final episode over the weekend, and then it's Arjuna and CGB discussing the new format once more!ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see the card im...
2021-04-15
1h 15
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 7 – Standard – Decisive Denial Is Sweet
Strixhaven returns for more spoilers, and lo and behold, we have some playable-ish Simic cards! (Who's surprised?) Decisive Denial is one of the better cards we've seen so far, and a very versatile answer / counterspell. Could it be that 2-mana instants with options are good cards? It's a ray of hope in the otherwise rather dense Memehaven.We'll have another 2 podcasts releasing this week with the remainder of the cards. Also, check us out on Wednesday as we'll both be streaming in the STX Early Access event!ALSO, you...
2021-04-12
1h 01
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 6 – We're Struggling to Like This Set
Covertgoblue is struggling to stay awake during class as he and Arjuna continue to read through the cards. Does this set just... suck? Let's see if anything catches our interest this go round.Stay tuned, as we'll be releasing the remainder of the set review over the next week.ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see the card images in our new video incarnation of the podcast! This is an exciting new step forward for the podcast, and yet another way you can engage with the content...
2021-04-09
1h 00
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 5 – Standard – Elite Spellbinder is GAS
We return to Standard for the remainder of our Strixhaven constructed set review. Today we review Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa's World Championship card, Elite Spellbinder, as one of the clear frontrunners in the set for power level and playability. In a set with a lot of 2nd rate commander cards, it's nice to see a few bangers to keep the faith alive.Stay tuned, as we'll be releasing the remainder of the set review over the next few weeks.ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see...
2021-04-07
1h 03
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 4 – Completing the Mystical Archive
More STX spoilers! This time we finish off the Mystical Archive spoilers. Keep an eye out for later this week, when we'll be continuing the Standard-playable cards from the set. We'll release regular shows for the next two weeks as we runway into the STX set release!ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see the card images in our new video incarnation of the podcast! This is an exciting new step forward for the podcast, and yet another way you can engage with the content on a platform you love. We're trying...
2021-04-05
54 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 3 – (Most Of) The Mystical Archive!
Wizards is easing the blow on Memehaven by including a Mystical Archive of cards (mostly) legal in Historic. One of these is included in each pack of STX. A lot of them are bangers and cards that will be format-defining in Historic... which means we need to talk about them!ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see the card images in our new video incarnation of the podcast! This is an exciting new step forward for the podcast, and yet another way you can engage with the content on a platform you...
2021-04-04
1h 13
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 2 – Standard Legal Cards Cont'd
Strixhaven spoilers continued! This concludes the 'Standard' portion for this week. Next episode will be Mystical Archive cards.ALSO, you can now WATCH US TALKING and see the card images in our new video incarnation of the podcast! This is an exciting new step forward for the podcast, and yet another way you can engage with the content on a platform you love. We're trying it out by hosting it on Covertgoblue's channel, so go there to check it out. Apologies if it's not up there at the time of release -- we're working...
2021-04-01
27 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Strixhaven Spoilers 1 – Is Learn Busted?
It's that time of year again somehow – Strixhaven spoilers are upon us! Today Covertgoblue and Arjuna discuss the first big batch of cards, including the new Kasmina and Liliana planeswalkers. We also discuss the Learn mechanic and its implications for constructed, especially in BO1. We have a new (old) rare dual land cycle to the complete the set from Innistrad, and did we mention cards with lots of words on them?Stay tuned, as we'll be releasing the next parts of this episode later in the week.ALSO, you ca...
2021-03-29
1h 12
Arena Craft Podcast
BONUS: Jank to Mythic with The Goat, John Darnielle
Today we're privileged for the opportunity to interview John Darnielle, founder of the Mountain Goats, acclaimed author and avid geek. We discuss his penchant for hitting Mythic on Arena playing absolute jank. It's no easy task, which makes his 5-season streak that much more impressive. We talk about his entry to geek culture, his pathway to Magic, and how he became one of the most notable jank slingers on MTG Arena to date.Find John Darnielle at the Mountain Goats' homepage, and we highly recommend following him on Twitter for his fascinating tweets, Magic-related...
2021-03-14
37 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Temur Turns & More New Standard Decks with DanyTLaw
Arena Craft continues another proud tradition by welcoming DanyTLaw back to the show! Dany's always plugged in to the Standard meta, especially at the beginning of a format, so we thought it was high time to get him back on the show. We discuss recent developments in the format such as Temur Taking Turns, Naya and Selesnya Toski builds, Naya and Showdown decks in general, and a lot of other meta stuff. It's a juicy episode, and you even get to learn Dany's middle name!>>> JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER HERE!
2021-03-01
1h 07
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim 8 - DOOMSKAR is a bomb
Sorry for the late final episode y'all -- release week is always busy and these shows take time and effort! CovertGoBlue and Arjuna wrap up our epic constructed set review for Kaldheim. All the cards worth talking about, and a few that aren't ;) And BTW, Doomskar will END YOU!THANKS AGAIN to Bottlebrush Games (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxA6...) for editing this video. These pictures have really transformed set release season for the podcast, so thank you thank thank you 🙏>>> JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER HERE!
2021-02-03
1h 32
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim 7 - Cosima Makes YOU Her Vehicle
Part 7 of the Arena Craft Kaldheim Constructed Set Review with Arjuna and @CovertGoBlue ! This week we go deep on Cosima, God of the Voyage among other cards. We both have a huge boner for this card in Standard, so let's see how far we get.Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is the most requested feature for our Youtube channel, so we're stoked to finally have this. Massive thanks to them, please share the love for them in th...
2021-01-29
1h 48
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim 6 - Reidane WINS!
Part 6 of the ACP Kaldheim Constructed Set Review! This time around Arjuna and CovertGoBlue discuss such gems as Firja's Retribution; Cyclone Summoner; and Reidane, God of the Worthy.Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is the most requested feature for our Youtube channel, so we're stoked to finally have this. Massive thanks to them, please share the love for them in the comments and let them know you appreciate it!>>> JOIN OUR DISCORD SE...
2021-01-24
1h 01
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim 5 - BAN HARALD'S ABS
Part 5 of Kaldheim Constructed Set Review with Arjuna and CovertGoBlue. This time around we're discussing such broken cards as Jorn, God of Winter; Egon, God of Death; and the overpowered nonsense that is Harald's Abs. More on the way as well!Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is the most requested feature for our Youtube channel, so we're stoked to finally have this. Massive thanks to them, please share the love for them in the comments and let...
2021-01-22
1h 04
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim 4 - Esika's Chariot Looks Strong
Our Kaldheim Constructed Set Review Part 4 is here! Some of the cards we discuss this episode are Waking the Trolls, Esika's Chariot, Rally the Ranks, and Maskwood Nexus. More to come as well!Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is the most requested feature for our Youtube channel, so we're stoked to finally have this. Massive thanks to them, please share the love for them in the comments and let them know you appreciate it!
2021-01-20
58 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim pt 3 - Is That World Tree Busted?!
Kaldheim spoilers return with such doozies as That World Tree, Tyvar Kell, and Saw it Coming. Enjoy the discussions!Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is the most requested feature for our Youtube channel, so we're stoked to finally have this. Massive thanks to them, please share the love for them in the comments and let them know you appreciate it!>>> JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER HERE!
2021-01-18
59 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim Constructed Set Review pt 2
Arjuna and Covertgoblue return to continue the exhaustive set review for Kaldheim in constructed! This week we're looking at such powerful options as Alrund's Epiphany; Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider; and Goldspan Dragon. This set continues to give us an epic amount of stuff to talk about.Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is the most requested feature for our Youtube channel, so we're stoked to finally have this. Massive thanks to them, please share the love for them in...
2021-01-14
55 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaldheim Constructed Set Review pt 1
It's about that time, then – the time where Arjuna and Covertgoblue come together to give an exhaustive set review for Kaldheim in constructed. This week we're looking at doozies such as Niko Aris; Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Imposter; Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider; and also examining foundational set mechanics such as snow and foretell. Keep an eye out for our next videos in the series, which will be releasing this week!Also, a HUGE Arena Craft shoutout to Bottlebrush Games for editing the video version of this show. WE FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!! This is th...
2021-01-11
1h 02
Outside the Arena
Outside the Arena with Mac and Griff- Intro
Welcome to Outside the Arena, a sports podcast hosted by Mac Rommel and Griffin Senyek. Today, the boys introduce themselves and discuss how the podcast came about and their future plans for it. They finish today's episode by giving their takes on current topics in the sports world.
2020-12-30
26 min
Arena Craft Podcast
What MTG Arena Needs In 2021
Happy (almost) New Year! This episode is focused on the changes we would like to see in the Arena client this year. After an initial launch, development on the game has apparently stalled, outside of new sets being released. This week, CGB and Arjuna talk about the many long overdue additions this game is begging for.Have a safe and happy New Year's celebration, and we'll look forward to bringing you more content in 2021.Find Covertgoblue on his YouTube channel and at his personal site.
2020-12-28
1h 05
Arena Craft Podcast
Arena Craft Celebrates Our 1 Year Anniversary
It's been a year!!! Thanks to our devoted following for listening to every last episode of the show. We wouldn't be where we are today without you. Thanks to each and every one of our special guests, who have made this podcast relevant, entertaining and informative on what's happening in MTG Arena. On this episode, we answer a mailbag of listener questions so you can get to know the hosts more, and take a peek behind the curtain at some of the inner machinations of the show and its hosts.A BIG shoutout and...
2020-12-14
1h 19
Arena Craft Podcast
LEVEL UP: Answering Plans, Not Cards
*** A LINK DIRECTLY TO OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AMA THREAD ***This week, we bring a first to the Arena Craft Podcast: we do a level up episode on the topic of answering what an opponent is trying to DO, not trying to answer the CARDS they are playing in their deck. We are so used to thinking of level 1 sideboarding plans like bringing in Wilt against Henge, negate against Nissa, gust against Cleave, etc. This episode dives deeper into thinking in terms of how does my plan match up against my opponent's plan? Does my...
2020-12-07
1h 01
Arena Craft Podcast
Kaladesh Remastered Draft Overview with Cory
CGB takes a vacation this week as Arjuna welcomes Draft and Draft's Cory to the show! This week we're talking Kaladesh Remastered draft, and there's a lot to talk about. In this show we cover some of the most relevant archetypes you'll encounter in the draft: Temur Energy, GB Counters, UW Fliers / Tempo, Boros Aggro / Vehicles, BW Artifacts, and more. This set is incredibly deep, so listen to discover what is possible in the format and how to go about it.See here for the complete Kaladesh Remastered spoiler...
2020-11-17
1h 38
Arena Craft Podcast
CGB (Almost) Wins a Tournament, and MPL Meta Recap
Covertgoblue stood up for the podcast's honor this last week by winning his pod in the LFM Streamer Showdown, getting knocked out only by Standard master Brad Nelson who won the other pod. We share his reflections on the meta and his games, including some stonkers against some of the best Magic players of all time! Then we discuss the results of the MPL weekend and our thoughts as to the best decks currently in the format. Exciting times for Standard!CGB's LFM Azorius Yorion DecklistFind Covertgoblue on...
2020-11-02
1h 07
Arena Craft Podcast
ZNR Draft Masterclass with Deathsie
Today, Arjuna is thrilled to welcome draft master Deathsie to the podcast... and Covertgoblue finds ways to stay awake while we discuss something other than his beloved Standard format. We go into how being on the play vs. the draw affects key Zendikar Rising mechanics like landfall, and how you need to be building your decks to be resilient on the draw. Deathsie also goes into his theory of removal (spoiler: a lot of it is overcosted and underperforming) and how to properly rate it. Hear more about what Deathsie prioritizes when firing up a ZNR draft...
2020-10-19
1h 15
Arena Craft Podcast
MOAR BANS - Omnath, Clover, Escape get the boot
We thought it'd never happen... ok, that's not true. We thought it'd take a while... ok, actually, a lot of us were expecting Omnath to get banned today... AND IT DID! Cheetofingers has been unceremoniously ejected from Standard, Historic and Brawl. Also leaving Standard are Lucky Clover, as well as another card that both Covertgoblue and Arjuna are a little surprised to see leaving Standard – Escape To The Wilds. Lots to discuss and unpack here about what this means for Standard, and which decks are going to be top of the meta moving forward.Al...
2020-10-13
1h 06
Arena Craft Podcast
DanyTLaw Weighs In On The Elemental In the Room
So. Much. To. Talk. About. This. Week! We have a week of Zendikar Rising Standard under our belts, and it has been very revealing... of how busted these Omnath decks are. Neither aggro nor control has been definitely able to keep them down, and midrange is a laughable joke by comparison. We discuss the different angles we and others have been taking to attack this deck: Monogreen Aggro by Rumti. Gruul Adventure by Jason Fleurant. Azorius and Dimir Control by Covertgoblue and DanyTLaw. The announcement of an announcement didn't help any, leading us to speculate which cards will get...
2020-09-28
1h 17
Arena Craft Podcast
Zendikar Rising Spoilers 1 - Omnath Rules the Format
It's that time of year, the time that brings us cheer, the time we welcome our dear, dear rotation of old cards out, and new cards in! This week Covertgoblue and Arjuna go through the list of spoiled cards and deep dive on the ones we think could have an impact on constructed. There's landfall, there's kicker, there's fliplands, and a raging party to boot! Spoiler alert: Lotus Cobra into Omnath, Locus of Creation will be STRONG.Join Arjuna on the Arena Craft Podcast twitch stream this Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm Pacific Time for...
2020-09-07
1h 13
Arena Craft Podcast
All About Rotation!!!
Standard rotation is almost upon us, and holy heck are there a lot of cards being sent to the blind eternities! Today we go through the major cards, archetypes and mechanics affected by the change. We revisit some golden oldies that got there but faded, some that never did, and of course we reserve some time to castigate the true gangsters of the format.Oh, and Zendikar previews started. And Field was banned in Historic.Find Covertgoblue on his YouTube channel and at his personal site.
2020-08-31
1h 32
Arena Craft Podcast
How we broke the Standard 2021 Format - The Showdown
Covertgoblue and Arjuna spent the week working on the Standard 2021 format, a BO1 sneak peek around the corner to post-rotation Standard. It all culminated in a 4 deck showdown from which only one victor could emerge...This episode we go over the testing process, our thoughts on what was playable and what wasn't, the pillars of this unique format, and what ultimately prevailed (and what you should be playing if you want to be competitive until rotation).While this format is not an accurate sampling of what post-rotation Standard will...
2020-08-24
1h 18
Arena Craft Podcast
What to play with Amonkhet Remastered in Historic #sponsored by WOTC
Amonkhet Remastered is upon us, and it's a doozy. It brings 339 cards into Arena, including the durdliest buildarounds and the leanest format staples not originally printed in the set. We go through most of the hard-hitters and ask if they're good enough to see any sustained play.This week we are fortunate enough to be #sponsored by Wizards of the Coast as a featured content creator! Arjuna got a hooked up account and will be streaming this week to celebrate. Be sure to tune in to the featured streaming day Thursday, August 20 at noon...
2020-08-18
1h 30
Arena Craft Podcast
Pillars of New Standard, Amonkhet Remastered in Historic
The Standard format is fresh, and this week we're fresher with our takes on what decks are at the top of the metagame moving forward. Sultai vs. Temur Adventure vs. Rakdos Sac, and a bunch of mono-colored control decks to boot. We cover all the major archetypes we're seeing and check in on the power level of outliers like Winota and Yorion. Then, we switch over to Historic to cover the imminent release of Amonkhet Remastered. Spoiler alert: they've added some non-Amonkhet cards to this release, and they are BANGERS. We go into how these off-set cards are going...
2020-08-11
1h 33
Arena Craft Podcast
BONUS - PT Top 8, Crokeyz Showcase, Historic Rant!
This is the show we had lined up before the surprise ban announcement. We covered last week's news, basically, including the PT top 8 and Crokeyz' Paper Boomer showdown. It's a bit outdated now, but we thought we'd include it for anyone who wants to hear what we recorded. Enjoy!Find Covertgoblue on his YouTube channel and at his personal site.Find Arena Craft on:DiscordTwitterTwitchYouTubeFacebookEmail UsThis show features the track 'Real Virtuality' from Eero Johannes released on the Sound Pellegrino label and is us...
2020-08-10
1h 17
Arena Craft Podcast
Early Christmas AKA The Best Bans Ever!
We're speechless! They did it! They actually banned (most of) the cards everyone's been complaining about in newer-than-Modern formats, and this is 100% going to shake up every Arena format. Arjuna and Covertgoblue convene to give our take on the bans, what they mean for the format, the cards that got a boost or a nerf as a result, and the decks you should be thinking about playing moving forward (hint: Expansion / Explosion shouldn't be in them). Enjoy the analysis, the soapboxing and the bile, but most of the all the pure, unmitigated joy, as we unpack these bans.
2020-08-04
1h 43
Arena Craft Podcast
Mono White Ascends, PT Decklists, Reclamation Ban
To the surprise of many, Standard finally has a new deck to speak of! Several, by the looks of it. We look at decklists and meta breakdown from the Players Tour finals, and go over Mono White's place in the metagame, alongside some other spicy brews like Esper Midrange and Mardu Winota. We round it out with a discussion on whether Wilderness Reclamation needs to be banned, and other thoughts for keeping Standard interesting over the next two months.Here are all 145 decklists registered for the PT finals.Find...
2020-07-27
1h 23
Arena Craft Podcast
DanyTLaw On Streaming and Historic Jumpstart
This week, CGB and Arjuna are joined by niceguy and streamer extraordinaire, DanyTLaw! We discuss his fast track to streaming success and catch up on his history with MTG, then go into some of the new cards and archetypes in Historic bolstered by Jumpstart. Expect to see Goblins, Elves, Spirits and more on the Historic ladder moving forward.Find DanyTLaw on his Twitch stream and YouTube channel.Find Covertgoblue on his YouTube channel and at his personal site.Find Arena Craft on:DiscordTwitterTwitchYouTubeFacebookEmail...
2020-07-20
1h 08
Arena Craft Podcast
BONUS - Monogreen's Many Builds with Rint - Part 2
This is Part 2 of the Monogreen deep dive!Arena's most prominent Monogreen mage Maxim 'Rint' Salmin returns to the show! With the recent rise of the archetype into the metagame, and top 8 performances at various tournaments, it's time to take a deeper dive into the many ways you can build the deck. No two lists look exactly alike, and we have a wealth of options to choose from. Arjuna and Rint go through (almost) every card you could ever want to put in this deck, and give their thoughts on the ones you can't...
2020-07-17
1h 04
Arena Craft Podcast
BONUS - Monogreen's Many Builds with Rint - Part 1
Arena's most prominent Monogreen mage Maxim 'Rint' Salmin returns to the show! With the recent rise of the archetype into the metagame, and top 8 performances at various tournaments, it's time to take a deeper dive into the many ways you can build the deck. No two lists look exactly alike, and we have a wealth of options to choose from. Arjuna and Rint go through (almost) every card you could ever want to put in this deck, and give their thoughts on the ones you can't leave home without.Find Rint on Twitter, Twitch...
2020-07-17
1h 13
Arena Craft Podcast
Growth Spiral Beats Krasis and Other Standard Updates
This week, we have a grab bag of topics to discuss related to Standard. Not many new developments in the format, except that Mono Green's rise to Tier 1 has been confirmed (with much gloating from Arjuna). We take a deep dive into what comparing Growth Spiral with Hydroid Krasis teaches us about Magic and what's good in Standard right now. Also up for discussion is the weakness of Red's offerings in M21, adding basically no relevant cards to the Standard format whatsoever. Finally, we wrap it up with another Gas or Ass segment checking in on various M21 cards...
2020-07-13
1h 07
Arena Craft Podcast
M21 Standard: Initial Impressions (Ugin Bosses the Format)
It's finally here: M21 is out of Early Access and onto the Arena ladder! Arjuna and Covertgoblue reflect on the decks we played at the #sponsored Early Access event (including the epic grudge match the two of us ended up in by chance - see link to that video below). Then we talk about what's making waves in the current Standard right out the gate. We've got (unsurprising) news for you: it's Ugin, the Spirit Dragon. We talk about Bant Ramp and other decks running this powerful planeswalker. We also discuss some new archetypes seeing some play on the...
2020-06-29
1h 06
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 24 - Top 64'ing Red Bull with Monogreen – Maxim 'Rint' Salmin
This week we're joined by Arena's most prominent Monogreen mage, Maxim 'Rint' Salmin! We go into the current build he used to top 64 Redbull Untapped. We discuss (almost) every card in the deck in-depth, go over some of the deprecated choices from previous versions, and examine other possible builds of the deck and why he believes this current version is the one to beat in the meta. He's running some sick tech to get under Yorion Lukka, and in general the deck has surprising resiliency against most of the major archetypes in Standard.Find...
2020-05-25
1h 21
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 23 - Testing What's Good In Historic
Covertgoblue and Arjuna went head to head this past week to discover what's working in Historic and what's not. We discuss our thoughts from those matches. Then we go over the major cards and archetypes currently present in the format. Then we speculate on what Ikoria and Historic Anthology 3 will bring to the table.Covertgoblue's Lurrus Grixis Graveyard deck we were impressed with in testing.Also, thanks for everyone who helped the Arena Craft twitch stream reach affiliate! You all are amazing for your support.
2020-05-18
1h 12
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 21 - More Standard + Arena Craft welcomes a cohost!
Big news this week... I'm excited to announce that Covertgoblue has come on as the official cohost of the Arena Craft Podcast! I'm stoked to be working with him, and we have a lot planned content-wise. This marks a shift away from the interview-focused format (though we will still have interviews) towards a more episodic-driven format. Tell us what you think!This week, we discuss some MTG news including the announcement of Historic Anthology 3. Big nasties Phyrexian Obliterator and Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger return to plague the battlefields of Arena. DCI numbers are being...
2020-05-05
1h 17
Arena Craft Podcast
BONUS EPISODE: THB Limited retrospective with Rich G
I loved the Theros Beyond Death draft format so much that I wanted to do a little retrospective on it. So I invited my friend Rich G, co-host of the Mythic Legendaries podcast, to come on and chat THB limited with me. This is a super informal, unstructured and mostly unedited conversation, so take that into consideration and enjoy! Regular episode will be released on the usual schedule.You can find Rich G at Mythic Legendaries on Twitter and listen to their show here.Find Arena Craft on:...
2020-04-12
1h 13
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 16 - From FNM to Tournament Results with Bryan Gottlieb
This week, we are joined by Arena Decklists co-host and SCG writer / commentator Bryan Gottlieb to discuss broad strategies for leveling up in MTG. If you've ever wondered how to get from being a "good at FNM" player to a "doing well at tournaments" player, that is precisely what we get into on this episode. Bryan takes us through his approach to metagaming and card evaluation, highlighting the importance of having a deck with a plan tailored to what you expect to see in a format.Find Bryan on Twitter, tweet decklists @ArenaDecklists, and...
2020-03-30
1h 08
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 14 - The Top 10 Underrated Rares in THB Draft
This week, we join with Jeff and Sean of the Magic Arena Drafting Club to discuss our picks for the the top 10 underrated rares in THB draft. Too many powerful rares are getting passed in this format, and we hone in on the ones you need to be considering to up the power of your decks. Sleeping on these cards can leave a lot of equity on the table and have you ending up with decks that never really push it over the top. Find out which rares are worth picking over Pharika's Spawn......
2020-03-16
1h 36
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 13 - Absurd Brews with Absurd Heroine!
This week, we have an interview with one of my favorite recent content creator discoveries – Absurd Heroine. She's been making fantastic Arena content on YouTube for the last year, and she's blowing up right now, so we get to join her community right at the beginning of a meteoric rise! She's known for her entertaining videos and her absurd brews, so we dive into the life of a regular brewer and discuss what her process is for coming up with original decks. We also revisit deckbuilding basics such as making sure your curve matches the plan of your deck, an...
2020-03-09
58 min
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 12 - Interview with Aaron Gertler, Dreamhack Champion!
This week we bring you another interview with friend of the podcast and returning guest, Aaron Gertler. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you'll probably recognize him and Temur Clover deck from taking down Dreamhack Anaheim. He's been consistently #1 Mythic with this deck, and now he's proven it can go all the way in a high-stakes tournament.More and more pro players, as well as the larger Magic community, are starting to take notice of Temur Clover as a serious contender for best deck in Standard right now...
2020-03-02
1h 07
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 5 - The Quickest Set Completion F2P Method with Marcus Tomaino
This week we cover a topic near and dear to many players' hearts – what is the quickest and most efficient way to grow your collection and maximize the use of your wildcards? My guest, economics Ph.D student Marcus Tomaino, takes us through a systematic approach, centered around BO3 drafting, that provides a solid foundation for getting rare-complete, or even mythic-complete if you so desire! This is likely the quickest route to accumulating a complete collection of any set on Magic Arena. We'll also go into other tips to help you get maximum gold on Arena and increase your wi...
2019-12-30
1h 08
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 3 - Jund Fires with ChannelFireball's Josh Silvestri
Another fantastic interview with another fantastic guest this week— this time it's ChannelFireball writer and r/spikes mod Josh Silvestri / jsilv! Josh is a veteran of the game and a fantastic conversationalist who can talk at length on any Magic topic you care to throw at him. We discuss a little Magic history (including the founding of the original ChannelFireball LGS in the California Bay Area, and his experience hacking it up with LSV, Paul Cheon and friends). Then we shift into talking about the results of Mythic Championship VII and the post-Oko Standard meta. Next we cover a top...
2019-12-17
1h 18
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 2 – #1 Mythic Playing Temur Clover Adventures with Aaron Gertler
This week, we bring you an interview with a guy who's no stranger to Mythic #1 – Aaron Gertler. He jumped into the spotlight earlier this year by spending 4 days at #1 on the Arena ranked ladder playing an innovative brew, Simic Mass Manipulation. This deck used ramp to get mid-to-late-game value out of casting big X spells like Entrancing Melody and Mass Manipulation. It was perhaps the first major archetype to feature Mass Manipulation in the maindeck, and turned askew the concept of what a successful deck on the ladder could be.Now Aaron is back at #1, but this ti...
2019-12-05
1h 07
Arena Craft Podcast
Ep. 1 - Introduction
Welcome to Arena Craft, a podcast devoted to Magic: The Gathering on Arena and in paper. We'll be covering Magic Arena and all formats legal on the platform. In addition, we'll be covering Pioneer, and Historic when it becomes more of a presence. Thanks so much for listening to this first episode, and I look forward to sharing more content with you!Find Arena Craft on:DiscordTwitterTwitchYouTubeFacebookEmail UsThis show features the track 'Real Virtuality' from Eero Johannes released on the Sound Pellegrino label and is used with permission.
2019-11-22
09 min
The ModGolf Podcast
Creating The Ultimate Indoor Golfing Experience - Jon Standing / Indoor Golf Arena
Jon Standing is the founder and creative force behind Indoor Golf Arena, a Netherlands-based startup that looks to disrupt while compliment the European golf market. Indoor Golf Arena® plans to first build in the Netherlands at a location close to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. The innovative concept has been developed by Indoor Golf Solutions International, a co-operation between Dutch companies Outstanding Enterprises and ZJA Zwarts & Jansma Architects. Key Project Features: • 12.000 m2 of undulating synthetic grass practice areas, designed by Nicklaus Design and installed by Southwest Greens • State-of-the-art Foresight Sports golf simulators, all set in a...
2017-12-05
33 min
Ironheart From TV Podcast Industries
Luke Cage Episode 4 "Step In The Arena" Podcast
We’re back with our Luke Cage Episode 4 Podcast as we talk about “Step In The Arena” the forth episode of the new Marvel Netflix show Luke Cage. We discuss Read More The post Luke Cage Episode 4 Podcast Step In The Arena – Defenders TV Podcast Episode 78 appeared first on TV Podcast Industries.
2016-10-11
1h 16
Netflix Marvel's Luke Cage on Defenders TV Podcast
Marvel's Luke Cage S01E04 on Netflix Step In The Arena Review by Defenders TV Podcast
We’re back with our Luke Cage Episode 4 Podcast as we talk about “Step In The Arena” the forth episode of the new Marvel Netflix show Luke Cage. We discuss our top 5 points in our Spoiler filled podcast all about this episode. Make sure you sure you’ve watched the episode before listening to our Read More The post Luke Cage Episode 4 Podcast Step In The Arena – Defenders TV Podcast Episode 78 appeared first on Defenders TV Podcast.
2016-10-11
00 min