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GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGerry's Eight RCQ BrewsWeather permitting, Gerry has some RCQs this weekend and plenty of brews with Lorwyn Eclipsed. He tasked Michael Simonetti with trying to keep his brewing from getting out of control, lest another Boros Dragons Incident happens again.
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2026-01-221h 50
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMissionary BorosThe deckname is exactly what you think it is.
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2025-11-241h 25
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsOK Fine We Won't Talk About Standard AnymoreLast episode, we reported that infamous cheater Mike Long joined SCG Orlando as "Michael Ringer", but that was incorrect. Michael Ringer is definitely NOT that guy and we apologize for the error.
With a lack of Standard changes until after SCG Baltimore, I guess we have to talk about Modern.
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2025-09-2159 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMaking Day 2 In Orlando, With Michael SimonettiGerry sat down with Michael Simonetti to talk about his Orlando prep, how the tournament went, and tell fun stories.
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2025-09-061h 21
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsAlmost Breaking Standard, Then Deciding Cauldron Is BetterGerry doesn't often keep secrets, but when he does, it's because he figured out how to build Scam in Standard. Sadly, it turns out there's a better combo deck in Standard.
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2025-08-231h 16
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsRCQ BrewingGerry had his first couple of RCQs and naturally tried some weird stuff.
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2025-08-151h 08
2025-08-091h 03
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsEOE In Every Constructed FormatGerry has tournaments coming up in EVERY Constructed format.
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2025-08-081h 04
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsPro Tour Final Fantasy, Part 2Gerry and Dave continue their Pro Tour coverage!
Is Standard borked? Do we need rotation and/or bannings ASAP? Nah...
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2025-06-251h 24
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsPro Tour Final Fantasy, Part 1Gerry and Dave caught up once the metagame was posted, but before the action went down. See what they thought about Standard and Limited leading into the Pro Tour.
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2025-06-251h 36
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsDave Is Back!Between Final Fantasy limited, Final Fantasy Standard, Final Fantasy Modern, and Final Fantasy Collector Booster Box cracking, Gerry and Dave have much to catch up on.
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2025-06-171h 19GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsRC Hartford Deck SelectionDrake Hatcher is good, but still loses to Cori-Steel Cutter. What's an Izzet Mage to do?
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2025-05-151h 18GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMaking Sense Of StandardGerry and Dave played some Standard, finished watching the RCs, and drew some conclusions about where they're leaning for RC Hartford.
Plus, Dave did the impossible and won an RCQ!
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2025-05-101h 04GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGerry And Dave Watch The RCAfter a busy week, Gerry and Dave finally got some time to sit down and record a podcast. Gerry had to hunt him down to it, but hey, it got done.
Anyway, they hung out, watched the RC, played some Standard themselves, and feel like they know what their plan is for RC Hartford.
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2025-05-071h 26
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsIzzet In All FormatsGerry and Dave are smitten with Cori-Steel Cutter and Izzet in both Standard and Modern.
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2025-04-251h 21
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsSCG Denver And Modern RCQsAfter a brief delay, the podcast is back! Life has been hectic for Gerry and Dave, but they both managed to sneak in some Magic time. After busting out of SCG Denver, Dave took an updated Dimir Frog list into a 5K. Meanwhile, Gerry played some RCQs with some experimental decks.
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2025-04-201h 19
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMatt Costa, The B&R, Plus What Could Be UnbannedDave is a busy boy, so Matt Costa is subbing in this week, just in time for the B&R announcement! Hear what he's been up to, what he thinks about the announcement, and what he'd do differently.
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2025-04-061h 25GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsNothing To Do Until B&RStandard RCQ season is over and we need to see the B&R list before we can prep for Modern season, so what's there to do? Well, Gerry and Dave can easily yap about nothing for an hour.
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2025-03-301h 13GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHBMO RecapGerry and Dave went to Texas and played a bunch of Standard cards in older formats.
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2025-03-271h 05
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsRC Charlotte, Gerry's New Record, And The HBMOVisit vaultgamestore.com for Tarkir Dragonstorm pre-orders, use code "GerryT" for 5% off!
Gerry went to Charlotte for the RC, played a tiny bit of Magic, but has a large amount of thoughts on Modern. He might even have a new favorite deck. Before we get to that B&R announcement, there are a few other big Modern tournaments coming up, such as the Hunter Burton Memorial Open. Gerry and Dave are recording a podcast LIVE at 3PM Friday.
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2025-03-1451 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsModern For RC CharlotteGerry likes W/B, isn’t qualified, and probably isn’t playing any LCQs.
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2025-03-071h 02
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsDomain ExpansionLove it or loathe it, Domain is back on top in Standard!
Gerry and Dave break down the Pro Tour and where Modern is heading.
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2025-02-271h 06
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsPro Tour Aetherdrift PreviewAfter some personal news (Gerry won an RCQ + both him and Dave are headed to the Hunter Burton Memorial Open), it's time to look at the metagame breakdown from Pro Tour Aetherdrift!
An initial look at the numbers might make the format look boring, but there's a massive "other" category with plenty of spice.
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2025-02-211h 17
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGerry's RC Portland ReportGerry went to the Regional Championship in Portland and registered a deck where he found it difficult to answer the question, "What are you playing?"
While often not a good sign, Gerry thought his deck was quite good. Dave had many, many questions...
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2025-02-131h 37
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMichael Majors And The Tech That Never WasMichael Majors returns!
Gerry and Majors are teaming up once again for RC Portland and they've been in the kitchen nonstop for a month or so. Together, they spent about a week on the spicy combination of Faithless Looting, Sneaky Snacker, and Flare of Denial, only to discover that Modern was overly hostile to that sort of thing.
Ah, well. Some other time perhaps.
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2025-02-071h 34GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsBreaking News: Unfair Decks Are Winning In ModernI don't know why this keeps surprising us, but unfair decks like Underworld Breach and Eldrazi Ramp continue to put up solid results in Modern.
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2025-01-311h 11GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsDimir Updates And Modern ShiftsEven though Gerry didn't make it out to an RCQ last weekend, he's been trying to figure out how to build the perfect Dimir deck in Standard. Breaking it sometimes takes some... unique choices.
Modern finally starts moving post-B&R! Overlord of the Balemurk and Eldrazi Ramp look like standouts.
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2025-01-231h 23
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMason Clark On Designing Modern Horizons 3Mason Clark was on the podcast quite a while ago when he was crushing Modern with Four-Color Omnath. Now, he joins Gerry and Dave to talk about his experience working on Modern Horizons 3.
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2024-07-132h 10
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsStorytime, Plus Regional Championship PredictionsWhere were Gerry and Dave last week? Well, strap in, because it's storytime with GerryT.
Plus, Gerry and Dave have their RC predictions, what they've been playing, and what they'd be play at the RC.
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2024-06-021h 23
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGerry And Matt Talk Modern Horizons 3GerryT had Matt Costa back on the show to both gush and vent about Modern Horizons 3. Although early previews have some cards that make Gerry very giddy, there's one specific reason why he doesn't think this set is all sunshine and rainbows.
Can we stop with the free spells already?
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2024-05-101h 24
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGerry And Matt Both Won RCQs!While Dave was busy acclimating back to normal life, Gerry and Matt were putting in work — Both of them won RCQs, and so did Dave’s brother Brian! To top it off, all three of them did it with different decks.
Hear about how Gerry ended up on Boros Convoke, how Matt may have ruined Standard with Azorius Control, and what their recommendations are going forward.
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2024-02-211h 17
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsWhy Gerry And Dave Couldn’t Win A Match At The RCWhy is Magic so hard? Gerry and Dave went to the Regional Championship in Denver, but neither won a match! Hear about their deck of choice, what happened, and whether they’d do it all over again.
Plus, they talk Standard for the remaining RCQs.
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2024-02-171h 09
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsDid SCG Hartford Just Completely Warp RC Denver?If there's a big tournament in Hartford, Matt Costa will be there. He'll also be here to tell you about his weekend playing Golgari Yawgmoth in both events. In the meantime, Dave might be putting down Indomitable Creativity for the time being.
Another friend of the show, Adam Snook, took Grixis Death's Shadow into Sunday's Top 8 and he might have converted his friends. We talk all things Death's Shadow, but then Matt brain wormed us toward the end. RC Denver is next weekend and now we're all in danger.
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2024-02-081h 29
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsIs Seismic Assault Taking Over Modern?After the recent Modern bannings, the format was in upheaval, but seemed to have settled into a fairly stable space. Or did it? Despite the metagame having every macro archetype represented and nothing seeming too strong, nearly the entire format revolves around creatures. We don't have Fury anymore, but we do have Seismic Assault!
Incredible deck-builder cftsoc3 rocked Gerry and Dave's world with a take on their beloved Indomitable Creativity list, now with Seismic Assault and Life from the Loam. The boys are in love, but will it lead to heartbreaks or a happy ending?
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2024-02-011h 24
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsBryanG Returns!Gerry tricked Bryan into doing a podcast! Get updates on his life, then stick around for nonsense, just like old times.
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2023-12-111h 41
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsStu Somers Explains The Impact Of Play BoostersBonus episode! Gerry has local game store owner Stu Somers on the podcast to explain the ramifications of play boosters. If you've ever wondered how a store makes money, what their relationship is like with WotC, or how play boosters are going to affect you or your LGS, this is the episode for you. Stu answers all your burning questions!
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2023-10-201h 07
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Adventures Of GerryT And OmnathGerry spent the weekend in North Carolina playing Modern and he's got a lot to say about it. He crushed the first day, but failed to make Top 8. Is Omnath worth running back?
Plus, some very bad Pioneer ideas.
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2023-08-251h 40
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsBryan's Final ShowReal life has officially taken over and Bryan has to step down from the cast. With over 300 episodes under his belt, this podcast wouldn't be where it is today without his massive contributions. In his final regular appearance, Gerry and Bryan talk missed opportunities, regrets, and how they got together in the first place.
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2023-06-261h 32
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsPost-Pro Tour PioneerSome members of the podcast found themselves glued to the Pro Tour throughout its runtime. Other members found themselves trapped in a never ending purgatory above international waters. But all the members have plenty of opinions on the Pro Tour's return, the state of the Pioneer metagame, and when it's appropriate to forgive and forget.
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2023-02-231h 17GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsStandard Is Actually GoodIt’s a bold direction, but Gerry and Bryan decided to have a cozy podcast with zero discourse. Recent Standard events make it seem like Standard is in a great place, so they break down the format and the successful archetypes. And, because they can’t help themselves, they also talk about discourse.
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2022-12-231h 09
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Straw that Broke the Podcast's BackStrap in. The boys have opinions. $250 dollar booster packs stuffed with cards you can't play anywhere, one of the worst designs in Magic history, the foretold Post Malone Secret Lair, and, of course, Transformers... It's been a heck of a week. And it's got one of the hosts contemplating a move they've never considered before. Did we just reach Magic's tipping point? Also, how about another preview season!?
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Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
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2022-10-081h 37GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsA Pioneering PodcastDespite already having his invite, Gerry hit the road to observe a few Pioneer PTQs this week. Hear what underappreciated tool he built his deck around as the boys weigh in on all the best decks in Pioneer. And this time around, they're reading the front AND THE BACK of their cards!
Timestamps:
Bryan's RCQ - 3:20
Mono Green - 19:17
Rakdos Sacrifice - 28:46
Judges at PTQs - 42:58
Music:
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2022-08-051h 04GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsStandard, Or SomethingOstensibly, this is an episode of a Magic: the Gathering podcast focused on Standard. There will be talk about good cards and good decks. There will also be talk about general malaise, the end of a content creation era, and what the future holds for the Arena Decklists crew. Take the good with the bad, and have a listen.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
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Timestamps:
Alchemy Historic updates - 6:36
Standard - 23:38
Content discourse - 50:09
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2022-02-251h 30GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsWelcome to the Alchemy Decklists PodcastAlright… maybe it’s not time for a name change quite yet. But a new Arena only format is here, and the boys are dropping their hot takes about the announcement of Alchemy. On a scale of “comatose” to “old man yells at clouds,” where do Gerry and Bryan fall on yet another bold new experiment for Magic’s digital age? Listen and find out!
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Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
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2021-12-031h 12
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsModern Horizons MeltdownThings are heating up in Modern Horizons 2 preview season, and Gerry and Bryan are spending plenty of time breaking down the hottest new prints. Find out what cards are about to change the face of Modern forever! Plus, a disagreement so intense that Bryan threatens to leave the podcast?!?!
Solitude - 10:52
Esper Sentinel - 17:08
Svyelun, God of Sea and Sky - 20:06
Subtlety - 22:09
Persist - 25:44
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - 32:58
Calibrated Blast - 36:33
Obsidian Charmaw - 39:01
Dragon's Rage Channeler - 42:17
Ignoble Hierarch - 46:33
Gaea's Will - 49:40
Territorial Kavu - 50:57
General Ferrous Rokiric - 53:26
Asmor - 56:32
Priest of Fell Rites - 1:04:34
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2021-05-281h 26GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Future of Professional MagicWith Wizards of the Coast again taking a hammer to organized play, the guys are left weighing in on yet another cataclysmic change to the Magic landscape. Did they really discuss ending the podcast? Do they have any optimism that this could actually be a good thing? Join the boys as they progress through however many stages of grief there are, and mourn the passing of this latest incarnation of professional Magic.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
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2021-05-141h 03GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Not-Top 10 Cards of StrixhavenFor the first time in podcast history, Gerry and Bryan are at a loss when it comes to ranking the cards in a new set! Why did the boys pass on making a Top 10 list this go around? Listen and find out!
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
Timestamps:
Velomachus Lorehold - 7:12
Galazeth Prismari - 11:33
Beledros Witherbloom - 14:34
Blade Historian - 17:43
Multiple Choice - 21:03
Sedgemoor Witch - 22:04
Callous Bloodmage - 25:05
Expressive Iteration - 26:10
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios - 34:46
Mila, Crafty Companion - 41:49
Tempted by the Oriq - 44:56
Elite Spellbinder - 47:09
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2021-04-091h 21GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsYou Shall Not Pass... On This PodcastAnother day, another huge announcement from Wizards of the Coast, and to the surprise of no one Gerry and Bryan are... fine with it? Are we sure this is right? Why are the guys happily taking their Magic cards to Mordor and beyond? Plus, a look at the decks currently dominating Standard, and an impassioned defense of Nickelback.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
Timestamps:
Wizards news announcement - 0:57
Nickelback discussion - 3:08
D&D set - 9:27
Is there an IP you're hoping for? - 22:40
Standard - 28:06
Naya Adventures - 37:21
Mono-Red Snow...
2021-02-261h 23
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsCore Set 2021 Release Day with Yoman_5Long time friend of the podcast Yoman_5 stops by to discuss his experiences in the Core Set 2021 Streamer Showcase. What cards underwhelmed and impressed? What dormant archetype has been brought back from the dead with the printing of a powerful new rare? What cards are still flying under the radar and just waiting to be unlocked? Listen and find out!
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
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2020-06-2755 minGerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsI Can't BreatheOn May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by an act of police brutality. The eight minutes and forty-six seconds of silence contained in this podcast represent the amount of time the murderer spent with his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck as he struggled to breathe.
The Arena Decklists Podcast stands with protesters. We stand with the Black Community. We call for an end to an oppressive system of “justice” that was designed from the ground up to perpetuate white supremacy.
For thoughts on race in Magic, we recommend The Cedric A Phillips Podcast: shorturl.at/eQU28
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2020-06-0508 minGerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsMichael Majors Returns!As a founding member of the podcast, Gerry and Bryan welcome back Michael Majors with open arms. He recently left his position at Wizards of the Coast and shares why, what he learned, and what his future in content creation will entail.
As a master of deckbuilding and theory, Michael's return is the most exciting news for the Magic community in quite some time.
Music:
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2020-04-031h 00
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Past, Present, And Future Of The Arena Decklists PodcastGerry and Bryan chat about everything they’ve learned over the last few years and where they’re headed in the future. Seeking happiness, how you should be interacting with OP, how to become a content creator, and their plans for 2020 are all topics that make this a can’t miss episode.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
Timestamps:
GP Portland - 0:26
Standard - 16:31
Life & MTG outlook - 34:22
2019 OP reflections - 1:11:35
Question of the week - 1:26:00
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2019-12-271h 40
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsUntitled Goose PodcastThe Goose is loose!
Gerry and Bryan review the MTG Arena Streamer Showcase event and talk about where Standard is going, which cards went up in their rankings, and which cards went down after seeing #MTGELD in action.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
Timestamps:
Fires of Invention - 9:19
Irencrag Pyromancer - 19:40
Questing Beast - 28:25
Rankle, Master of Pranks - 36:24
The Great Henge - 40:20
Dance of the Manse - 45:17
Vantress Gargoyle - 58:13
Legacy - 1:19:15
Question of the week - 1:23:11
2019-09-271h 31
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Best #MTGELD Previews and the Modern Tier List[PODCAST] The Best #MTGELD Previews and the Modern Tier List
Gerry and Bryan check in on #MTGELD previews. Two cards seem particularly absurd in Modern. After that, it's time to establish the Modern tier list after the recent shake-ups.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
Timestamps:
Charming Prince - 1:42
Hypnotic Sprite - 5:23
Robber of the Rich - 9:11
Lochmere Serpent - 13:53
Emry, Lurker of the Loch - 18:51
Murderous Rider - 21:41
Questing Beast - 25:34
The Royal Scions - 32:24
Once Upon a Time - 36:00
Mystical Dispute - 48:36
Outlaws' Merriment - 50:10
Modern - 57:12
Tier 1.5 - 1:18:08
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2019-09-132h 03
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsExpanding on Gerry’s MPL ResignationThe AD Cast (formerly The GAM Podcast) wants to talk about Standard this week, but before they do, Bryan had some questions he wanted to ask Gerry about the reasons for his resignation, how he feels about the MPL replacements, and what he’s going to do going forward. It ended up going longer than expected, so it became its own bonus episode!
2019-05-1740 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsThe Rebrand, What We'd Play in Standard, and MTGWAR's Massive Modern ImpactThe GAM Podcast is now known as the Arena Decklists Podcast! Gerry and Bryan discuss the rebrand and what it means for them, but then it's business as usual.
With Standard MCQs starting up, Bryan needs to figure out what to play, but Gerry has all the answers. Then they discuss the 16 (!) MTGWar cards that have already been proven Modern contenders.
Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"
Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi
Timestamps:
Standard - 5:00
Modern - 27:42
Blast Zone - 41:48
Narset and Teferi - 50:53
Finales - 53:57
Dreadhorde Arcanist - 1:00:06
Question of the week - 1:11:07
2019-05-101h 22
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsSecond Wave of #MTGWAR PreviewsPreviews for War of the Spark came out quickly, but we’re not done yet! @G3RRYT and @bryango dissect the latest cards that they think could make an impact.
Plus, some unexpected news late in the podcast has them talking about the news right as it happens.
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Skies of Arcadia "Valua City" (OC Remix #3893)
• ReMixer: Bree & Kylok | Composer: Tatsuyuki Maeda & Yutaka Minobe
Timestamps:
Nissa's Triumph - 5:30
Forced Landing - 8:31
Chandra's Triumph - 9:12
Jaya's Greeting - 10:30
Heartfire - 12:31
Jaya, Venerated Firemage - 15:19
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2019-04-121h 44
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsInterviewing Autumn Burchett, the First Mythic ChampionIn this bonus episode, The GAM Podcast welcomes @AutumnLilyMTG to the show! We discuss their meteoric rise to Magic stardom, the mindset that drove their success, and... why they like land destruction?!?
If you only listen to one podcast this year, it should be this one.
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Pokemon Red "Battle theme" (OC Remix #2194)
• ReMixer: Fishy | Composer: Junichi Masuda
2019-04-081h 06
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsB&R Updates, Modern, and Duo StandardIn the 121st episode of The GAM Podcast, there’s much to talk about. The Modern community was up in arms about the lack of changes to Modern, but why? Plus, Gerry has been busy testing Duo Standard for the Mythic Invitational. Is this format for real?
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Donkey Country 2 "Forest Interlude" (OC Remix #3875)
• ReMixer: Mordi, Slaygon | Composer: David Wise
Timestamps:
Modern ban list - 0:48
Modern metagame - 18:09
Bo1 format - 49:04
Arena rankings - 1:12:38
Question of the Week - 1:18:50
2019-03-151h 28
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsCan The GAM Podcast Call Three Tournament Winners in a Row?They shot-called Mono-Blue Aggro for #SCGDFW then Rakdos Midrange for #GPMemphis. Can Gerry and Bryan go three for three with MC Cleveland this weekend?
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time "Sewer Surfin" (OC Remix #1730)
• ReMixer: Juan Medrano & zircon | Composer: Harumi Ueko & Kazuhiko Uehara
Timestamps:
Hunter Burton memorial - 2:14
What deck should Gerry play? - 4:49
Limited discussion - 39:07
Question of the week - 52:45
2019-02-2259 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E20 - Listener QuestionsBryan and Jonathan are back for the twentieth episode of Head GAMs! This week the hosts are tapping into their favorite source of inspiration—listener questions! Jonathan and Bryan help listeners address a plethora of issues including decision paralysis and fatigue, dealing with an opponents off-putting attitude, and keeping a growth mindset even in the face of tremendous setbacks and adversity. If you’d like to participate in future listener focused episodes, don’t forget to check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/HeadGAMsPodcast
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2019-02-1754 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsStandard is More Than Hydroid KrasisIt’s Episode 115 of The GAM Podcast and regular contributor Cedric Phillips is filling in for an ailing Gerry T. Cedric and Bryan were eye witnesses to the formation of the Week 1 standard metagame this past weekend in Indianapolis. What were their takeaways from the first SCG Tour event of new Standard? They’re happy to share and are also diving back into the Magic Online 5-0 decklists as they search for the next big thing in Standard!
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Spyro the Dragon "Artisans" (OC Remix #3592)
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2019-02-011h 24
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsAnalyzing the First RNA Magic Online DecklistsIn Episode 114 of The GAM Podcast, Gerry and Bryan break down the first published Standard results. What worked, what didn’t, and what’s the best builds of these decks going forward? Also, how the hell do you beat Mono-Red?
They answer all of it!
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Chrono Trigger "Save the Future" (OC Remix #3854)
• ReMixer: StormSkuggan | Composer: Nobuo Uematsu & Noriko Matsueda
Timestamps:
Rakdos midrange - 10:43
Selesnya - 14:44
Mono-Blue aggro - 19:47
Bant midrange - 22:29
Sultai - 29:56
Esper Control - 35:38
Gruul - 39:19
Mono-Red aggro - 45:51
Temur Vannifar - 49:54
Simic...
2019-01-241h 47
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsRavnica Allegiance Previews and the 2018 Year in ReviewIn the 110th episode, The GAM Podcast tackles the last few Ravnica Allegiance previews, the craziness of 2018 and what's coming in 2019. They also spend quite a bit of time on their question of the week, making this one of the longest episodes ever!
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Sonic CD "The Jazzy Cosmos" (OC Remix #3702)
• ReMixer: GCJ | Composer: Masafumi Ogata, Naofumi Hataya
Timestamps:
Absorb - 5:35
Emergency Powers - 17:05
Sphinx's Insight - 20:00
Gruul Spellbreaker - 29:04
Frenzied Arynx - 33:29
Incubation Incongruity - 34:52
MTG 2018 review - 39:32
Question of the Week - 1:27:21
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2018-12-281h 46
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E108 - Approaching Your Mental Flaws, with Jonathan CarterLast week, Gerry and Bryan asked the GAM Discord for their biggest struggles in Magic, and they provided enough great examples to fill two episodes. This episode features things that are more on the mental spectrum of things, so they brought on Jonathan Carter, co-host of the HeadGAMs Podcast to provide his expertise.
2018-12-201h 03
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E16 - How to Do Something NewBryan and Jonathan are back for the sixteenth episode of Head GAMs! In celebration of this week’s topic, Jonathan takes over hosting duties as the cast focuses on strategies for learning and doing new things. Whether you’re on the cusp of a career change, picking up a new form of competition, or just want to be prepared when the time comes, Head GAMs has the advice that will set you up for success in your new endeavors!
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2018-12-1651 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E15 - Question TimeBryan and Jonathan are back for the fifteenth episode of Head GAMs! The hosts have an incredible amount to be thankful for this holiday season, and an ever-growing cadre of Head GAMs listeners ranks near the top! The cast takes some time to express gratitude in the form of a new Patreon framework and an episode dedicated to answering listener questions on every conceivable topic. Tilt, intrusive thoughts, being old and uncool, and dealing with the change in seasons—this is the most free-flowing episode of Head GAMs ever recorded!
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2018-12-031h 01
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM Podcast Episode 105With GRN Standard (almost) in the books, Gerry and Bryan talk about the last couple evolutions of the format. From Adrian Sullivan's win at GPMKE to the last round of Magic Online decklists, Standard's evolution hasn't slowed down.
For those who have been asking about Arena, Gerry and Bryan also give their takes on Magic's newest platform.
Music:
Intro music
Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396)
• ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata
Outro music
Brave Fencer Musashi "Me and My Game Boy" (OC Remix)
• ReMixer: DDRKirby(ISQ) | Composer: Tsuyoshi Sekito
Timestamps:
U/R Drakes - 5:08
Big Red - 12:35
Esper Control - 16:30
Mono...
2018-11-301h 26
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E14 - Top Tier Competition w/ Gerry ThompsonBryan and Jonathan are back for the fourteenth episode of Head GAMs! How do you prepare for one of the biggest competitions of your year? We brought in one of the best Magic: The Gathering players in the world, Gerry Thompson, to talk about his approach prior to, during, and after his toughest tournaments. If you’re not a Magic player, fear not! The techniques discussed here are applicable across all forms of competition!
If you’d like to learn more about how you can support the Head GAMs podcast, check us out over at www.patreon.com/HeadGAMsPodcast
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2018-11-191h 06
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E13 - Listener ResponsesBryan and Jonathan are back for the thirteenth episode of Head GAMs! This episode is all about our listeners, and the hosts are taking the time to review listener responses to questions relating to our last two months of episodes. For fresh information regarding sleep, nutrition, strengths, weaknesses, and burnout, check out this cast!
You can find out how to participate in similar episodes in the future and support the Head GAMs podcast over at www.patreon.com/HeadGAMsPodcast
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2018-11-121h 06
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E12 - Jonathan's Favorite StudiesBryan and Jonathan are back for the twelfth episode of Head GAMs! In a long-awaited episode, Jonathan is leading Bryan (and our listeners) through some of his favorite studies and tidbits relating to performance psychology. From the health-related benefits of optimism, to the physiological study of visualization, you won’t believe what some of Jonathan’s favorite studies have revealed! As always, Jonathan is quick to suggest potential uses for these facts in training and preparation regimens. See what science has to say and step up your own approach to competition and life!
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2018-11-0552 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E100 - Meet Your World ChampionIn this benchmark, incredible episode, Gerry and Bryan welcome reigning World Champion Javier Dominguez to the podcast, fresh off his Top 4 finish at GP Lille.
They discuss Javier’s incredible run the last few years, his gaming history, and how to got to be where he is now. If you want to know how a World Champion approaches competitive gaming, you can’t miss this episode.
Music: Witcher 3 - Kaer Morhen
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2018-10-3158 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E11 - Psychological StrengthsBryan and Jonathan are back for the eleventh episode of Head GAMs! As promised, the hosts are continuing the discussion from last week’s episode, but this time they are focused on their greatest psychological strengths. What one aspect of Bryan’s psychological makeup has been most instrumental in shaping his approach to life? Why is Jonathan able to find success dealing with adverse times? How have these strengths improved not only the hosts’ lives, but also their approach to competitive performance? All this and so much more on this week’s Head GAMs!
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2018-10-2253 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E10 - Psychological WeaknessesBryan and Jonathan are back for the tenth episode of Head GAMs! The hosts kick off the show by discussing a surprising aspect of last week’s cast that generated a groundswell of support and interest amongst Head GAMs listeners. Then it’s on to the main topic, as both Bryan and Jonathan reveal and discuss what they consider to be their biggest psychological weaknesses. They hold nothing back, sharing some of their own regrettable moments as they try to inspire listeners to work on their own faults. How was Jonathan damaging some of his most important relationships? How did Brya...
2018-10-151h 00
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E9 - Sleep and Nutrition, ContinuedBryan and Jonathan are back for the ninth episode of Head GAMs! Didn’t get enough sleep after our last episode? No worries, the hosts continue last week’s discussion, picking up with some unanswered questions. Can you really learn in your sleep? How do prescription drugs affect sleep? Jonathan then gives a helpful guide for evaluating the quality of your own sleep. Finally, the show closes with some brief tips for making sure your nutrition is optimized at your next competition. Try these tips before your next event and see what proper preparation can do for you!
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2018-10-0753 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E8 - Goodnight Sweet PodcastWake up people! Bryan and Jonathan are back for the eighth episode of Head GAMs! The hosts are putting on their pajamas, getting comfy, and leading a talk about settling down for a good night’s sleep. Why do so many of us treat sleep as an afterthought, when it has such a dramatic effect on our performance? What happens to us physiologically when we are sleep deprived? Are there potential solutions available for those among us who are problem sleepers? Bryan talks through his own historical problems with sleep and Jonathan drops his usual tidbits of knowledge throughout the ca...
2018-09-3048 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E95 - Gerry's Worlds Experience and Dispelling "Week 1" MythsWe try to not be a drama podcast, but Gerry's experience at the World Championship is something that must be talked about. Bryan had some personal questions regarding the weekend that he'd been pondering, and Gerry is happy to answer them.
They also delve into the various myths surrounding the release of a new set. Is it strategically correct to play aggro or at least be proactive? How does having all purpose answers like Assassin's Trophy change the equation?
Music: Braid
Timestamps:
Gerry protesting Worlds - 2:11
New Standard - 27:00
What we would play week 1 - 56:58
Question of the Week - 1:04:02
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2018-09-281h 10
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E7 - BurnoutBryan and Jonathan are back for the seventh episode of Head GAMs! This week, the hosts are talking through their own experiences with burnout in the professional and competitive realm. After defining exactly what the term means, the hosts give helpful tips for identifying burnout in ourselves and others. Bryan then posits a controversial opinion regarding what he sees as a common and unjustified response to competitive burnout. And finally, as always, Jonathan has some concrete steps we can take to alleviate the stress of burnout.
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2018-09-2448 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsHead GAMs E6 - Listening to our ListenersBryan and Jonathan are back for the sixth episode of Head GAMs! This week, the hosts sent out questions related to past show topics to a bunch of listeners. Join Bryan and Jonathan as they explore and discuss listener responses related to past failures, issues with motivation, and so much more.
If you’d like to participate in the next listener focused show, we’ve got good news for you. There are a limited number of participation slots available as a reward over on our brand-new Patreon page! Come support the Head GAMs podcast and check out the great perks we’r...
2018-09-1750 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E90 - The Secrets That Will Help You Win Your RPTQDespite having to drop out of Grand Prix Los Angeles due to a migraine, Gerry learned two key secrets to winning in Standard. While it might be too late for him to utilize that knowledge, it’s perfect timing for those trying to win an RPTQ in the coming weeks. Even Bryan is on board!
For those playing Modern this weekend, Bryan shares his perfect metagame deck. Oddly enough, Gerry agrees with him! The GAM Podcast is in perfect harmony this week.
Music: Starcraft Protoss Victory Theme
Timestamps:
GPLA - 2:02
Sorcerous Spyglass - 10:16
R/B - 21:34
Grixis - 38:22
Modern - 44:54
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2018-08-2457 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E86 - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The GAM PodcastGAM E86 - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The GAM Podcast
Ever wanted to know who would replace Gerry or Bryan if they left the cast?
Thanks to our wonderful Patrons from Patreon.com/thegampodcast, we now do five episodes per month. In this bonus episode, Gerry and Bryan solicited questions from The GAM Podcast Discord channel.
They. Answered. Them. All.
In this mammoth episode, you get to hear Gerry’s and Bryan’s takes on coverage, relationships, pizza, and everything in between.
Music: Soul Blazer
Contact and Support:
https://twitter.com/g3rryt
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2018-07-313h 07
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E83 - Taking A Hard Look At The First Core Set 2019 Standard ResultsCore Set 2019 is officially out on Magic Online and the brewers have been doing work! Gerry and Bryan take a deep dive into the first 17 decklists to go 5-0 on Magic Online and pick out their favorites for the upcoming weeks.
Who was the big winner from Core Set 2019? Is Stitcher's Supplier as great as Gerry predicted? Is Nicol Bolas running amok? Where do you want to be going forward? The GAM Podcast answers all these questions and more.
Music: Donkey Kong Country
Decks we've been playing - 7:34
B/U GPG - 13:23
Sifter Wurm - 22:11
Jeskai Control - 25:06
Grixis Midrange...
2018-07-131h 23
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E79 - SCGCON, RPTQs, GP Las Vegas, and Core 2019 Previews!Despite so many different events happening at the same time, The GAM Podcast aims to cover them all! Hear Gerry’s take on the B/U Midrange deck he played at the SCGINVI and his thoughts on Mardu Pyromancer leading up to Grand Prix Las Vegas.
There’s also the RPTQ metagame and some talk about the first batch of cards previewed from the return to core sets.
2018-06-151h 18
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E78 - The Daddy ReturnsThanks to our wonderful Patrons for helping us reach our stretch goal -- The GAM Podcast now happens five times a month!
These episodes are meant to be timeless classics, either as "level up" episodes or those interviewing guests. With that in mind, The GAM Podcast is proud to present our first returning guest: Kevin "The Daddy" Jones!
Kevin talks about his monumental run at Pro Tour Dominaria that ultimately lead to him finishing a heartbreaking 17th place. Join Gerry, Bryan, and Kevin as they discuss the highest highs and lowest lows of playing on the Pro Tour.
Daddie!
Music...
2018-06-141h 14
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E77 - How To Squander A Pro Tour And The Unified Standard MetagameAt Pro Tour Dominaria, Gerry blew a 3-0 start with a mediocre Standard record with R/B Midrange. Get his thoughts on the PT, the prevalence of red in general, and what to do going forward. Bryan spent the weekend glued to coverage, so he’s got his own thoughts on the matter as well.
What’s more important is the RPTQs coming up and how to configure your team’s lineup. If you’re not sure what decks to play, The GAM Podcast has you covered!
Music - Wave Race 64
Time Stamps
PT Dominaria - 2:53
RPTQ prep - 31:41
Seat assignme...
2018-06-071h 09
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E75 - The GAM Podcast Goes To Toronto, Plus Finding The TruthGerry and Bryan (along with Todd Anderson) teamed together for Grand Prix Toronto and learned plenty of valuable lessons along the way. Hear about what The GAM Toddcast chose to play in each format, why, and what they would change. After last weekend, Gerry is confident he may have broken the team constructed format and can’t wait to put it into practice.
There’s also a nice rant about Finding The Truth, what that means, why matchup percentages are irrelevant, and how to utilize it in your preparation.
2018-05-251h 15
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E74 - Goblin Chainwhirler was a MistakeW/B Aggro may have won the Magic Online PTQ, but R/B Aggro was the dominant force at Grand Prix Birmingham. Six copies made the Top 8 and eventually took it down, and that sort of success came seemingly out of nowhere. Gerry was on the ground floor at GP Birmingham, so he knows how it all went down.
Goblin Chainwhirler is having a massive effect on Standard, to the point where Llanowar Elves may not be playable. Is Goblin Chainwhirler a more egregious Rampaging Ferocidon? How did this happen? How is Standard going to evolve going forward?
Also, don't...
2018-05-181h 19
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E66 - A GP Phoenix Report and More DominariaAfter dipping his toes back into the waters of Modern, Gerry recounts his experience playing the innovative Human Company deck. What was good about the deck, and what fell short?
There's still more Dominaria previews to go over and one hour wasn't nearly enough last time. As it turns out, this podcast wasn't enough either!
2018-03-231h 20
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E57 - A Little Bit of EverythingWith Magic in a lull for a couple weeks, The GAM Podcast brings you a little bit of everything, including time stamps for your convenience!
Favorite holiday movie - 2:03
Modern metagame - 4:19
Modern Pro Tour - 11:06
Printing only Modern legal cards - 14:39
Lantern (and polarizing decks) - 17:32
B/G Midrange - 30:55
Standard - 34:19
Yuuya Temur - 34:33
Big Sultai - 41:00
Bans in Standard? - 44:09
What to play in Hearthstone - 47:07
Christmas gifts - 49:09
GAM merchandise - 51:48
Patreon question of the week - 55:38
2017-12-221h 03
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E31 - The Best Decks For Amonkhet StandardWe have some exciting news to share -- The GAM Patreon is now live! If you like the show, we'd be honored if you'd show your support by donating, as we want to make the podcast the best it can possibly be. You can find it at www.patreon.com/thegampodcast.
Other than that, we talk Amonkhet! First we talked about brews, but now it's time to get into the decks that we think have the best shot of doing well in Week 1.
2017-04-2156 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM Podcast E17 - Goodbye AndrewAndrew leaves the podcast for green pastures. But we discuss going to wizards and the future of the GAM itself!
2016-10-2851 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGam Podcast E16 - Kaladecks!The only hyper-competitive Magic: the Gathering podcast featuring one Gold and two Platinum players!
Kaladesh season is in full swing and the guys are brewing and playtesting already. What do they think is looking good so far?
2016-09-2257 minGerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E14 - B. BBD. BBD. BBDEEEEEE.The only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring two Platinum and one Gold pros.
This week we welcome our second guest, World Champion Brian Braun-Duin! He talks about his approach to a unique tournament like Worlds, the decks he played, and what's in store for the future.
Also, did Andrew meet his future wife at PAX? It's a more interesting story than you might think!
2016-09-0843 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E9 The Mindset of Top Level MagicGAM E9 The Mindset of Top Level Magic by GerryT Podcast
2016-07-2259 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGam E6 - The Daddy Has Arrived!The only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring one Platinum and two Gold pros.
Kevin "Daddy" Jones is our first guest star. How did he get his nickname anyway? He walks us through life as a Metagame Guru and his SCG DFW Modern Open winning Grixis Delver deck.
We get to play some games with Daddy at the end.
This is easily our most fun episode to date.
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2016-06-301h 01GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGam E5 - Why Metagaming is Wrong and Emrakul is GreatThe only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring one Platinum and two Gold pros.
Find out how Andrew did at the WMCQ with UW NICE and discuss the pros and cons of trying to hate out G/W Tokens with Rattlechains.
Also, spoilers! Not many people seem to like Emrakul, the Promised End, but The Gam Podcast is very excited about it. How should you be evaluating spoilers this season?
Hugo Terra's deck:
http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/displaydeck.php?DeckID=103739
Brennan DiCandio's deck:
http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/displaydeck.php?DeckID=104166
Andrew's deck:
4 Port Town
4 Prairie Stream
7 Island
10...
2016-06-2355 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E4 - Legacy, Andrew's Tech for the WMCQ, and NBA JamThe only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring one Platinum and two Gold pros.
Gerry and Michael highlight their Grand Prix Columbus experience with Grixis Control and Mono-White Eldrazi. What deck does the cast think everyone should be playing in Legacy?
With the WMCQ and #SCGORL coming up, find out what Andrew is hoping to crush G/W Tokens with. Should Michael attend the WMCQ?
As always, there are some games at the end...
2016-06-1754 min
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E3 - G/W Tokens Deck TechThe only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring one Platinum and two Gold pros.
We try something new this week, focusing almost entirely on G/W Tokens and Gerry's recent 15-0 run at #SCGATL. What made his deck so special? This podcast should give you everything you need to know about the best deck in Standard.
As always, there are some games at the end...
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4 Archangel Avacyn
2 Declaration in Stone
4 Oath of Nissa
4 Sylvan Advocate
4 Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
4 Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
4 Hangarback Walker
2 Evolutionary Leap
2 Den Protector
4 Dromoka's Command
2 Westvale Abbey
4...
2016-06-0957 minGerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E2 - G/W Tokens and Cheating in MagicThe only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring one Platinum and two Gold pros.
This week, the guys discuss what happened at GP Minneapolis and GP Manchester. Where did the GW Tokens resurgence come from? Also, why are people cheating?
Martin Mueller's Mono-Blue
4 Engulf the Shore
1 Rise from the Tides
4 Nagging Thoughts
4 Pore Over the Pages
4 Part the Waterveil
4 Jace's Sanctum
4 Hydrolash
4 Prism Ring
3 Day's Undoing
4 Anticipate
24 Island
Sideboard
2 Invasive Surgery
4 Thing in the Ice
4 Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
1 Displacement Wave
4 Negate
As always, there are some games at the end...
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2016-06-021h 01
GerryT Podcast With Dave ShielsGAM E1 - Welcome!The only hyper-competitive, Constructed-focused Magic: The Gathering podcast, featuring one Platinum and two Gold pros.
This week, everyone discusses their experiences playing Modern at the Grand Prix level with three different decks (Jeskai Nahiri, Ad Nauseam, Infect) and want to play in Standard this week.
There's also "The Game" at the end...
2016-05-2644 min