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Sugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 25: "Riley, Ever Loyal" - Our Personal Cannon EventsSend us a textThis episode, we’re looking back at The Cards That Made Us—the ones that hooked us into the game, the ones that nearly made us quit, and the ones that reflect who we are now, both as players and people. It’s a reflection on growth, identity, and how cardboard can unexpectedly shape community and connection.In What’s Your Flavor, our signature game show segment, we take a heartfelt detour to honor the goodest flavor-hound of them all—our late pup Riley—with a tribute that blends love, laughter, and a little...2025-06-1849 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 24: "LiquiMETA coating" - Who Owns the Meta?Send us a textOn this episode of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we take on a heated topic for gamers and creators alike: the ethics of content creators and the question of, "Who Owns the Meta?" As the MTG community grows and content creators become more influential, we examine the fine line between inspiration and imitation. Is it the creators who innovate, the players who popularize, or something in between? We share our thoughts on maintaining integrity, respecting creative work, and navigating a world where decklists and strategies can spread faster than ever. New to the show...2025-05-1445 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 23: "Chicago's Tundra" - MagicCon Chicago RecapSend us a textWe hopped on a plane and crossed the country to MagicCon Chicago! After a slow thaw, Bones is finally feeling warmed enough and ready to recap our highlights from the weekend. From cosplay, to unknown events, to our very first Community Panel of What's Your Flavor, this was a trip to remember. If we missed you in Chicago, not to worry cause we brought a little of the live panel to the mics with this episode's What's Your Flavor segment. ---Air Bubbles Cosplay (@airbubblescosplay) • Instagram photos and videos2025-03-1935 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 22: "Opposition Agency" - Fostering Player Agency in MTGSend us a textBones' cosplay crunch strikes again but I was able to steal here away for a fantastic conversation on the role of Player Agency in MTG. Every person who sits down to play wants to have an impact on the game. As a new player, how do we communicate as to feel seen and heard by others at the table? And for my fellow experienced players, how are we holding space for new players to feel on equal footing with everyone else? In this episode we dive into the four elements of player agency...2025-02-2037 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 21: "Eli & Bones, Timeless Heroes" - A Year in Review and Looking Ahead into 2025Send us a textSweet & simple, Bones and I kick back with a cup of tea to recap highlights from 2024 and take a look into what we can expect from WOTC's upcoming sets as well as Calavera Creations. I finally unveiled a "What's Your Flavor?" I've been saving for quite a while. Let's see if you can do better than Bones in this episode! ---Big thanks to Jake B for our amazing artwork! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at htt...2025-01-0837 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 20: "Mentor of the Geek" - The Power of Mentorship in MTGSend us a textHow can experienced players guide new ones through the overwhelming world of MTG while keeping it fun and engaging? Bones and I discuss strategies for making the game approachable, whether it’s simplifying mechanics, picking beginner-friendly formats like Jumpstart. We also explore how mentorship can help build stronger communities and friendships within the Commander format.---Big thanks to Jake B for our amazing artwork! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/.---...2024-12-1134 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 19: "Bones, Power Gamer" - Staples in EDHSend us a textThis week we are continuing the conversation of deckbuilding this time talking about staples in edh. How can staples inform new players as well as limit creativity in our abilities as Magic players. Staples often come at a premium, does that mean I should proxy? Bones and I take a look at the role of powerful cards in Magic: the Gathering and how we can approach them as casual players in the Commander format. Again, a huge shoutout to Jake B for the sick new artwork. If you ever in Phoenix a...2024-11-2845 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 18: "Calavera's Pact of the Titan" - MagicCon Las Vegas & 2024 Cosplay Grand ChampionshipSend us a textWe're officially back baby! After some well earned self-care and decompression following the MagicCon Las Vegas Convention and 2024 Cosplay Grand Championship, Bones and I returned to the mics to discuss the calamity that was Vegas prep and Bones on stage.A huge shoutout to Jake B for out sick new artwork. You can check him and his art out at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/---2024 MagicCon Vegas Cosplay Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq9KpC4456k (51:40 Grand Championship)---Bones @Calavera_CosplayCalavera_Cosplay | I...2024-11-1342 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 17: "Por La Familia" - Representation and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthSend us a textBones is back!!! I was able to steal Bones attention away from Cosplay crafting to record an episode celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and discuss the significance of representation of cultures in MTG. ---Rewards of Diversity - Tracking the Representation of Diversity in MTG | ChannelFireball: For The Best Card Game Content---Bear Claymore' Sylvan Scholars | Competitive EDH for everyone---Bones @Calavera_CosplayCalavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | LinktreeJoin the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.c...2024-10-0241 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 16: "Flamecaller's Fortitude" - A Message of Self-Care & Compassion from Eli to BonesSend us a textA short but sweet episode. A quick announcement followed by a message from me directly to you listeners. Bones is out so in this short solo conversation, I tackle the concept of seeking balance in self-care, passions, and responsibilities. No What's your Flavor but a Sugar Scrub moment to celebrate the beginning for Hispanic Cultural Hertiage month. Thank you and stay tuned into bones' social for updates new episodes. ---Poet Edyka Chilome: Home (edykachilome.com) ---Bones @Calavera_CosplayCalavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | LinktreeJoi...2024-09-0411 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 15: "CommandFest's Beacon" - Our Experience at LDXPSend us a textBones and I have travelled across the country from Vegas to Chicago attending MagicCons but this week we attended our very first CommandFest in LA hosted by Laughing Dragon. She was invited as a community guest and I tagged along as an average scrub. In this episode we share our experiences at LDXP and offer some insight into the difference between these play focused events at CommandFest and the WOTC hosted MagicCons as well as special themed What's Your Flavor.---A huge shoutout to the team over at Laughing Dragon...2024-08-2134 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 14: "Upkeep's Umbra" - Mid-Season ReviewSend us a textIf you're a fan of anime you'll be all to familiar with our mid season review, where Bones and I look back on the past 6 months and reflect on the podcast so far. The origins of the Sugar Scrubs podcast, our favorite episodes, and things we've learned about the cast itself along the way. I added a bonus card to this episode's What's your Flavor, and a sugar scrub moment that invites you listeners to share your stories of growth and connection in Magic: the Gathering. ---Sip Stream: https://www...2024-08-071h 01Sugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 13: "Change the Equation" - Dealing with Change in MTGSend us a textCulture, mythology, pop-culture, and media, Magic the gathering has been a reflection of our society throughout its printing. In this episode we discuss the three stages of change and how to manage our expectations in an ever shifting MTG universe. It’s important to look back at the history of magic to better understand what’s to come. I tried something a little different in this week’s “What’s Your Flavor” segment focusing on the connection between narrative and and how flavor text relates to color identity through the story. Play along as Bones tri...2024-07-2448 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 12: "Brother's War" - Keeping Cool Under PressureSend us a textThe Sugar Scrubs are back at it and this time with another special guest, my Brother! That's right, we aren't talking about the magic set Brother's War but instead my actual brother, a Physical Therapist and non-magic player, offers insights to staying calm under pressure and how to keep your cool both in the midst of competition. This unique and outside perspective of the game we all love so dearly helps bring into focus critical skills tell help us learn and grow as players and as people. With all of 3 games of magic...2024-07-1042 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 11: "FOMO's Folly" - Fear of Missing Out in MTGSend us a textFear of Missing Out or FOMO is real with MagicCon events, new set releases, and collector opportunities constantly on the Horizon. How do new and long time players alike handle when the opportunity is so enticing? We take a look at how we have experienced and handle the social pressures as a content creator and a casual player of Magic: the Gathering. I throw Bones a curve ball with a newly released set for "What's your Flavor" And another sugar scrub moment that looks inwards and reflects on what matters in your person g...2024-06-2644 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 10: "Gruul Friends" - Old Friends and New ChaptersSend us a textIn celebration of 10 episodes of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we wanted to share something...our very first guest on the cast, Amy the Nissa to our Chandra! The Gruul Friends are back together both in canon and in real life as fellow cosplayer and long time friend Amy B sits down and shares a bit of history both in getting started with magic as well as how our friendship has evolved over the years. Bones plays another round of What's your flavor with some assistance this time, and another SugarScub moment that hits...2024-06-1255 minSugar Scrubs PodcastEpisode 9: "Spicey Spell Slingers" - Neurodivergence and Mental Health in Magic: The GatheringSend us a textBones brings an episode topic to the mic as we discuss mental health and how it can be effected by Neurodivergence in the MTG community. "Spicey Brain" as she calls it, effects many players and the communication strife that follows when we as players operate on different wavelengths. NGL, I learned something new about my partner on this one, as one does when we hold space for critical conversations. Bones has yet to go 5/5 again in what's your flavor, will this attempt find success? And a peak behind the curtain for our sugar...2024-05-2947 min