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Podcast – JudgeCastJudgeCast #346 – Penalty Upgrades (Without the Waitlist)
In this episode of JudgeCast, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about upgrades. Those little paragraphs or sentences at the bottom of your favorite entries in the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide. Upgrades are when a certain series of events happen, and the penalty an MTG Judge would normally assign gets bumped up one or two steps.In this episode we talk about all the upgrades, even the FOUR hidden in the JAR. If you are looking to run RCQs or staff larger MTG events, this is one to check out.
2025-05-021h 16JudgeCastJudgeCast #346 – Penalty Upgrades (Without the Waitlist)In this episode of JudgeCast, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about upgrades. Those little paragraphs or sentences at the bottom of your favorite entries in the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide. Upgrades are when a certain series of events happen, and the penalty an MTG Judge would normally assign gets bumped up one or two steps.In this episode we talk about all the upgrades, even the FOUR hidden in the JAR. If you are looking to run RCQs or staff larger MTG events, this is one to check out.
2025-05-021h 16JudgeCastJudgeCast #340 - Top 10 Worst Podcast – JudgeCastJudgeCast #340 - Top 10 Worst JudgeCastJudgeCast #338 – The Festivus Airing of Grievances (And other more positive things)Happy Festivus listeners! Bryan, Charles, and Marcos are feeling festive, and you all know what that means. Time for an airing of grievances! Modeled after the incredibly relevant and timely episode of Seinfeld from 1997, we share how we find tinsel too distracting, how you’ve all disappointed us in the last year, and finish off with the feats of strength, where we wrestle an actual bear cub before the festivities can properly begin.
Or you know, we share our accomplishments over the last year in our feats of strength, share things that we have genuine grievances over, an...2024-12-231h 11JudgeCastJudgeCast #337 - Preparedness is Next to JudgelinessJoin Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we talk about the things you can do to prepare for a big event. Starting with the application itself, we talk about all phases that lead up to the big day. Be sure to share your own tips via skeet or eXcreet.
Links referenced:
Annotated IPG: Magic Infraction Procedure Guide – Rules Resources
Academy Ruins: Academy Ruins
Previous episode on Cover Letters: JudgeCast #295 – MTG Event Cover Letters | JudgeCast
2024-12-141h 10JudgeCastJudgeCast #336 - JudgeCast Thanksgiving: It's All GravyWarning: This episode is light on technical rules/policy content.
In the spirit of the US Thanksgiving holiday, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos look back over the last year and reflect on what we are thankful for within the Judging and larger M:TG community. It’s a bit sappy, but each host brings several items we are thankful for, and some of us didn’t even need to stretch or say the same thing twice only with different words.
If you want to share something you are thankful for, join our discord at https://discord.gg/hQ...2024-11-3058 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #333 - Types: Rebooted and Redux Part 1It seems we have a tradition here on JudgeCast. Every 5 years we do a two-part series on Card Types. However, in the last five years the game has added several new types and subtypes (Like Dungeons, and Battles, and Sagas). Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we talk about all your favorite card types, as long as they start with a letter between A and I.
Be sure to join us for Part 2 where we finish up the types, including the weird Archenemy ones, talk about super types, and some of the rules around type changing.2024-10-191h 42JudgeCastJudgeCast #321 - Do Android Judges dream of electric CPVsPrompt: Write a 2 paragraph description of a Podcast episode JudgeCast where the hosts Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about AI in MTG Judging, and then ask ChatGPT a bunch of policy/rules questions and then discuss how well it did.
Response: In a recent episode of JudgeCast, hosts Bryan, Charles, and Marcos delve into the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence and Magic: The Gathering (MTG) judging. The trio begins by exploring how AI can potentially assist judges in managing tournaments, interpreting complex rules, and ensuring fair play. They discuss both the benefits and limitations of AI in...2024-05-251h 19JudgeCastJudgeCast #316 - Hunter Burton Memorial OpenIn this episode, the JudgeCast hosts welcome David Hibbs and Joe (TxJoe) Klophic, to talk about the Hunter Burton Memorial Open (HBMO). The HBMO is an annual Dallas based tournament designed to raise awareness of the impact suicide can have on our lives, and the importance of having a place you are welcome. David and Joe were the HJ and TO, respectively, for the HBMO this year as it celebrated its 10th year. We talk about how this event is different from other events, its inspiration, and its history. And despite being a charity event, many judges offer...2024-03-231h 27JudgeCastJudgeCast #314 - Stream of Confidence w/ Madison HenryDuring the winter break, we asked listeners for their “Judge New Years Resolutions”. One of our listeners said they wanted to work on confidence. In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos bring on L2 from Tennessee, Madison Henry to talk confidence. We talk about things that can rattle your confidence, tips and tricks to build confidence, and we even get personal and share stories about times we specifically lacked confidence, and how we dealt with it.
Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR
2024-02-171h 51JudgeCastJudgeCast #313 - Murders at Marcos ManorJoin Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we discuss the ins and outs of the latest MTG Set, Murders at Martina Navratilova Manor, and go into more detail than you probably wanted about the new cards and mechanics. Want to know about Morph 2.0? We got you covered like a fedora. Want to know about Manifest 2.0, we got you covered like a cloak. Want to know about Mole Gods? We talk about that too.
Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR
2024-02-012h 22JudgeCastJudgeCast #312 Marky Marked Cards and the Funky BunchIn this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Mark talk about the rules and policies around Marked Cards. Do you ever wonder what the criteria for an upgrade is? How to protect yourself as a player? What to look for as a judge? Are all foils inherently marked? Join us as we take a guided tour through all these questions and more.
Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR
2024-01-131h 18JudgeCastJudgeCast #311 JudgeCastivus for the rest of usIn this episode Bryan, Charles, and Marcos celebrate Festivus, JudgeCast-Style. We have our own Festivus dinner (questions from our discord), the airing of grievances, feats of strength, and finally acknowledgement of the Festivus miracle that we are still judging at all.
Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR
2023-12-231h 09JudgeCastJudgeCast #310 - Much Review About NothingIn this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about reviews. We go over the history of reviews within the various judge programs of the past, their requirements in the future. We also talk about the importance of reviews, and a few tips on how to write a good one, and pitfalls to avoid. We even write a few review snippets on the fly.
You can also leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. *wink*
Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR
2023-12-091h 16JudgeCastJudgecast #309 - Forging ahead with Judge Foundry with Joe KlopchicIt’s a brave new world, with the announcement of Judge Foundry’s launch date coming next week. In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos welcome Joe Klopchic, one of the founding exploratory committee members of Judge Foundry, and we ask the hard hitting questions you want to know about Judge Foundry. Things like will there be judge foils, what level will I be with this new structure, how much are dues, seriously what’s with foils, and why do I need Judge Foundry in the first place?
Seriously though, we cover as many questions as we can ba...2023-11-241h 29JudgeCastJudgeCast #300 – Down with OPC (Other People’s Content)This is SPARTA! Wait, no. This is…our 300th Episode! While my favorite topic to talk about is myself, we put the breaks on that celebration to invite on a few other judges active providing content for the masses. We talk about what makes their projects special, what keeps them motivated, and how it helps others.
Charlotte Sable – Ask a Magic Judge (tumblr.com) – Tumblr
David Elden – Judging FtW – YouTube – YouTube
Rhianna Milton – Ask-the-Judge (Magic: the Gathering Rules & Policy Group) | Facebook – Facebook
Also a big shout out to all the hosts, past and present...2023-07-231h 50JudgeCastJudgeCast #286Talking about missed triggers has been all the rage lately in the twitterverse, and Bryan, Charles, and Samma thought we would bring it to your podcast listening device. In this episode, the JudgeCast crew talk about the philosophy behind Missed Triggers, how to identify one, what the opponents’ responsibilities are, and a little bit of a history lesson.
Detrimental Trigger Guide – https://blogs.magicjudges.org/rules/mtg/
Annotated IPG – https://blogs.magicjudges.org/rules/ipg2-1/
2022-12-181h 21JudgeCastJudgeCast #281 - What New L1s Should KnowJoin JudgeCast in welcoming new host, L2 from New Jersey, Charles Featherer! In this episode we talk about things new L1s should know but might not. Things like “Where do the judges hang out online?”, “Where do I get shirts?”, “Why is running an RCQ the week after you pass your certification is a bad idea?”
Judge Academy Profile Privacy Settings – https://judgeacademy.com/my-account/privacy/Judge Academy Event Announcement Settings – https://judgeacademy.com/my-account/notifications/Shirts/Badges – https://mtgproshop.com/judge-academy/
2022-09-171h 09JudgeCastJudgeCast #274 - SCGCon with Patrick NelsonBig Events are slowing making a comeback and in this episode the JudgeCast crew sit down with L2 Patrick Nelson to talk about the Team Constructed event at SCG Con Indy, and live vicariously through his experiences.
2022-03-2655 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #260 - Dice, Dice, BabyHello and Welcome to JudgeCast. In this episode Bryan and Samma tackle the very serious, multi-faceted issue of which icosahedrons should be your icosahedron of choice when playing MTG Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. And psychological observation becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy in real time.
2021-07-1032 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #253 - M21 Release Notes with Special GuestIn this episode Bryan and Jacob are joined by former JudgeCast host Jess Dunks to go over cards of interest from M21 as well as talk about how wildly inconsistent P/T of whales are in relation to their size. Catch up with Jess as we cover intervening if clauses, copy effects, state based actions, playing additional lands, and all sorts of other rules minutia for the discerning rules nerd.
2020-07-021h 46JudgeCastJudgecast #247 – MTGMelee with Steve PortIn this episode Bryan and Jacob learn about MTGMelee, a new web based service that allows running and playing in online MTG Tournaments. The JudgeCast crew sit down with Steve Port and learn the ins-and-outs for Players, TOs, and Judges. Spoilers: It’s pretty slick in at least 6 feet in every direction.
MTGMelee Webpage: https://mtgmelee.com/MTGMelee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtgmeleeMTGMelee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGMelee/How to Use MTGMelee : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn0FGtn-V-0
2020-04-101h 20JudgeCastJudgecast #235 Who Keeps the ScorekeepersWhile JudgeCast is a podcast for Judges, big events happen with the help of a whole host of people with other skills and talents. In this episode, we have Matt Newnam, to talk to us about Scorekeepers and Scorekeeping at big events.
2019-09-161h 13JudgeCastJudgeCast #221 – Triggers are Wonderful ThingsThis episode, we discuss the ins and outs of the rules around triggered abilities. Avoid common rules pitfalls and learn weird corners like the infamous “to your graveyard from anywhere” triggers. Send your questions to JudgeCast@gmail.com!
2019-03-061h 12JudgeCastJudgeCast #211 – Tournament Policy Updates and MagicFestThere have been a lot of Magic announcements the last two weeks, and in this episode, we talk about as many as we can fit into an hour. There are tournament policy changes, MagicFest has been announced alongside Grand Prix next year, new Regional Coordinators have been selected, and JudgeCast’s own Bryan Prillaman was selected as the newest Judge Program Coordinator. And that doesn’t even mention the death of PPTQs!
Stuff we talked about in the show:
Grand Prix Schedule for 2019: https://www.cfbevents.com/2019
WotC’s announcement about MagicFest and Changes to Pro...2018-10-131h 05JudgeCastJudgeCast #209 – Top 8 Problematic Triggered AbilitiesYou won’t believe number 3! Or maybe you will. Yeah, you probably will.
JudgeCast picks their list of worst triggered abilities in Magic. We look at why triggers have sometimes caused problems in tournaments starting with Horizon Spellbomb and ending with… Well, you’ll just have to listen and find out!
Creative Commons Media used in this episode:
“Tech Rythmic Sound” Copyright © 2011 Varazuvi™ www.varazuvi.com
“Intro Brass One” by klankbeeld
Both found on www.freesound.org
2018-09-131h 04JudgeCastJudgeCast #207 – Policy DiscussablesOn this episode, the team tackles three policy topics that aren’t big enough for their own episode: Electronic Devices, Notes, and Outside Assistance. Listen, learn, and send us questions to JudgeCast@Gmail.com.
2018-08-1746 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #205 – Reviewing “Up” and M19 Policy UpdatesFeedback is a two-way street. We talk about why you should write reviews about peers and leaders that you feel are more experienced than you, and how you should do it.
We also review the recent tournament policy changes, and promise we’ll finally delve into loops in a future episode! You can always find the latest policy documents at www.judgecast.com/docs.
Other stuff we talked about:
General review info on JudgeCast #196- Overviewing Reviews: https://judgecast.com/archives/1091
Toby Elliott’s M19 policy updates blog post: https://blogs.magic...2018-07-201h 03JudgeCastJudgeCast #204 – Magic 2019 Core SetPrepare for your prerelease! There are no new mechanics, but there are plenty of fun interactions still to be had as we peruse the most interesting cards from the Magic 2019 Core Set release notes!
Stuff we talked about:
Lots of cards from the Release Notes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/core-set-2019-release-notes-2018-06-22
JudgeCast Layers episodes:
#197 – https://judgecast.com/archives/1245
#199 – https://judgecast.com/archives/1257
2018-07-051h 47JudgeCastJudgeCast #202 – Sylva Linings Investigationsbook (Rebroadcast)JudgeCast is taking the week off to make sure we’re on track for the M19 release notes. But never fear! We’ve still brought you a great episode from the archive; it’s an interview with Jared Sylva about investigations!
JudgeCast will be back with new episodes next week.
Stuff mentioned in the show:
Great article series by Eric Shukan
Part 1 – http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2014/12/30/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths/
Part 2 – http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2015/01/06/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths-part-2/
Part 3 – http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2015/01/13/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths-part-3/
Another episode on investigations with Eric Levin...2018-06-151h 34JudgeCastJudgeCast #200 – Hanging Out With JudgeCastWe’re often asked about our conversations before and after the show. What do we talk about? How do we interact? Hang out with us as, on our 200th episode, we go in unscripted and unstructured. Our stories and silliness will give you a peek behind the curtain. For some reason, we’ll talk a lot about food. Regular Magic learning content will resume in two weeks.
2018-05-171h 07JudgeCastJudgeCast #197 – Layers (Part 1)Judges talk about continuous effects until end of episode.
We reference copy effects, discussed in more detail here: https://judgecast.com/archives/1034
We also reference our Types episodes, which are here: https://judgecast.com/archives/651 and here: https://judgecast.com/archives/659
2018-04-0753 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #194 – So you wanna Head Judge a Pro Tour?Join us as we interview Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan Head Judge Jared Sylva!
We talk about the prep that goes into the Pro Tour and the way in which it’s different from a Grand Prix or other event.
Jared has been our guest before! Check out these awesome topics, especially Episode 51.
About being an L4, Episode 51: https://judgecast.com/archives/423
About Investigations, Episode 111: https://judgecast.com/archives/771
About Grand Prix DC, Episode 142: https://judgecast.com/archives/952
2018-02-241h 03JudgeCastJudgeCast #190 – Judging from 2010 to PresentIn this episode, we discuss what judging was like in 2010 when the first JudgeCast was recorded, and we talk about some of what has changed. Bryan managed to get his hands on a copy of the IPG from 2010, and we also discuss some craziness from that document.
2017-12-291h 21JudgeCastJudgeCast #189 – Things a New L1 Should KnowA new Judge can have lots of questions about the Judge program. Brogan, Bryan and Jess try to answer all the questions you have, and even a few you didn’t know you had. How do I get a Shirt? What is Judgeapps? How do I find other judges? What is this Code of Conduct I have to agree to? What is that squeaking sound? And many more!!
Referenced Links:
Judging at Regular – https://judgecast.com/docs
Judge Code of Conduct – https://blogs.magicjudges.org/conduct/magic-judge-code/
Judgeapps – https://apps.magicjudges.org
Official Announce...2017-12-1559 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #188 – Wait, Wait, Don’t Spell MeCJ Shrader joins us as Brogan hosts JudgeCast’s new game show, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Spell Me.” She asks the team questions about Unstable mechanics and cards, and the team gives their best answer (along with some not so accurate ones). Check it out!
Unstable Release Notes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/unstable-faqawaslfaqpaftidawabiajtbt-2017-11-22
2017-12-021h 13JudgeCastJudgeCast #187 – Turn-Based ActionsBrogan, Bryan, and Jess break down all the turn-based actions that occur in Magic, even the ones no one knows about! Did you know there are special ones just for the beginning of combat step and the precombat main phase?
Other related episodes and stuff mentioned in the show:
Steps of a Turn – JudgeCast #52 – https://judgecast.com/archives/425
Combat Phase (more in-depth) – JudgeCast #72 – https://judgecast.com/archives/573
Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny – https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/285267
2017-11-1747 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #184 – What are Special Actions?This episode we tackle special actions in the Comp Rules. They’re not just for Leonin Arbiter anymore!
Other rules episodes we referenced:
Steps of casting a spell (JC #71) https://judgecast.com/archives/531
Morph (JC #99) https://judgecast.com/archives/707
State-Based Actions (JC #147) https://judgecast.com/archives/974
2017-10-2049 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #183 – GP ProvidenceThe JudgeCast crew spent the weekend at GP Providence, and they’re here to tell the tale! BPrill was on sides, Brogan was on the main, and Jess was playing in his favorite format. Listen as we regale you with stories and talk about our various perspectives on the event.
2017-10-0655 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #180 – Bribery with Eric LevineOn this episode, we are joined by Level 3 Judge Eric Levine, a member of the Player Investigation Committee, to talk about Bribery. What is it, how do you recognize it, and what isn’t bribery? Find the answers to these questions and more on this episode of JudgeCast.
If you enjoy listening to Eric Levine’s dulcet tones, you’ll be pleased to know that he also appeared on episode # 44 – Investigations and also episode #105 – Commandeering.
2017-08-311h 02JudgeCastJudgeCast #179 – Commander 2017 Run-DownIn this episode, we discuss the Commander format and the perks and quirks of cards in the new Commander 2017 decks. What happens if your cat is enchanted by a rat? How does phasing even work? How does Commander Damage work, Generally? Find out all of this and more in this episode of JudgeCast.
Commander 2017 Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/commander-2017-edition-release-notes-2017-08-11
2017-08-181h 26JudgeCastJudgeCast #178 – The JudgeCast Open feat. Matt WilliamsLevel Three judge Matt Williams joins us to discuss the JudgeCast Open that took place in Atlanta recently, where all three of our hosts were Classic HJs on Sunday. We talk about some challenges that lead to the event and interesting things that occurred.
For more information on team events, check out episode 174: https://judgecast.com/?p=1114
2017-08-051h 02JudgeCastJudgeCast #177 – Learning About LearningIn this episode, we talk about the state of judge testing, some styles of learning, and how one can study and prepare for tests without being able to spam practice tests. In addition to JudgeCast, we talk about lots of other resources for judges to learn from. We end the episode by discussing the list of things you need to know to pass the Level 1 and Level 2 exams.
Resources discussed in this episode:
Rules Documents:
Basic Rulebook and Comp Rules (PDF/TXT Formats)
Comp Rules (Hyperlinked; Good for reference)
WPN Doc Center (IPG...2017-07-2058 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #174 (Audio Fixed) – Team Constructed with BearzEdit: This is the second attempt to publish this episode. The first had some unfortunate audio errors that made it impossible to listen to. This has been corrected. Sorry about that.
-Jess
We are joined by L3 and GP Head Judge Paul Baranay as he and Jess chat about their recent experiences Head Judging ~900 player Team Constructed Opens. We talk logistics, weird stuff, deck checks, and take a nice tangent into investigations.
For more listening on Investigations, listen to:
JudgeCast #44 – Investigating Raging Levine
JudgeCast #111 – Sylva Linings Investigationsbook
2017-06-011h 18JudgeCastJudgeCast #173 – On This Episode, Replace Episode 45The JudgeCast team reprises an episode from five years ago by tackling replacement effects. If you would skip this episode, instead don’t!
Replacement effects rules on Yawgatog: http://yawgatog.com/resources/magic-rules/#R614
2017-05-191h 09
JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #173 – On This Episode, Replace Episode 45
The JudgeCast team reprises an episode from five years ago by tackling replacement effects. If you would skip this episode, instead don’t! Replacement effects rules on Yawgatog: http://yawgatog.com/resources/magic-rules/#R614
2017-05-191h 09JudgeCastJudgeCast # 172 – Amonkhet Policy UpdatesThere’s a lot to go over in this policy episode, but first we introduce the newest regular co-host of JudgeCast. Please welcome Brogan King back to the show for her first episode as a full-fledged co-host!
The MTR, the IPG, the combat shortcut, and decklist problems. Also deck problems. Wait, what? There’s two of them now? Find out about all of this and more on this episode of JudgeCast!
You can always find the most recent policy docs at our JudgeCast policy redirect: https://judgecast.com/docs.
Toby Elliot’s Amonkhet Policy U...2017-05-031h 12JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast # 172 – Amonkhet Policy Updates
There’s a lot to go over in this policy episode, but first we introduce the newest regular co-host of JudgeCast. Please welcome Brogan King back to the show for her first episode as a full-fledged co-host! The MTR, the IPG, the combat shortcut, and decklist problems. Also deck problems. Wait, what? There’s two of them...
2017-05-031h 12JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #171 – AlmondCat Release Notes
We are once again joined by Brogan King as we talk about the newest Magic set, AlmondCat! Oh wait… Amonkhet! Yeah, that one. We discuss the mechanics, what we love, what we hate, and some Madness Weirdness. And, of course, we go through a ton of interesting cards and rules interactions. Amonkhet Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/amonkhet-release-notes-2017-04-14
2017-04-201h 33JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #170 – New world of Grand Prix
Listen to Channelfireball.com’s own Jon Saso and Mashi Scanlan talk about the new world of Grand Prix and the challenges they face ramping up from 12 GPs this year to ~55 next year! What does this mean for the events, the players, and especially the judges? We ask those questions and ask for your feedback. Do...
2017-04-071h 05JudgeCastJudgeCast #170 – New world of Grand PrixListen to Channelfireball.com’s own Jon Saso and Mashi Scanlan talk about the new world of Grand Prix and the challenges they face ramping up from 12 GPs this year to ~55 next year! What does this mean for the events, the players, and especially the judges? We ask those questions and ask for your feedback.
Do you have more questions about judging at Grand Prix? Email us at JudgeCast@gmail.com.
Mashi also said in the show that he’s open to questions at Mashi@channelfireball.com.
You can give feedback about what you wa...2017-04-061h 05JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #169 – Overviewing Reviews
Join us in talking to Brogan King, an admin of the Review Revue Facebook Group. We talk about that project and reviews generally. This includes what a judge review is, how to access them, and the different kinds of reviews judges write. We also speak a little about the basic dos and don’ts of writing...
2017-03-231h 08JudgeCastJudgeCast #166 – JudgeCast of the Week and CJ’s FarewellOn this episode, we have special guest and representative of Judge of the Week Jacob Milicic on to interview us for Judge of the Week! You can consider a future Judge of the Week spoiled!
Jacob asks us a fantastic range of questions, including how we got started, what we do to edit, if each of us was to name a Magic card to represent the others what would it be, and we talk about our future as well.
This is also CJ’s final episode on JudgeCast. Hard to believe it’s over. I (yes...2017-02-091h 40JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #166 – JudgeCast of the Week and CJ’s Farewell
On this episode, we have special guest and representative of Judge of the Week Jacob Milicic on to interview us for Judge of the Week! You can consider a future Judge of the Week spoiled! Jacob asks us a fantastic range of questions, including how we got started, what we do to edit, if each...
2017-02-081h 40JudgeCastJudgeCast #161 – Head Judging Your First PPTQWe combine our deep and vast wealth of knowledge to talk about all the “other” stuff you need to know to head judge your first PPTQ. Sure, you know there are 50 minute rounds with a 40 minute minimum. But what do you do before the day of the event to prepare? When do you show up? What should you bring and what should you make sure the TO has? How should you handle player seatings and top 8? All this and so much more in this action packed episode!
Episode on HJ Announcements: https://judgecast.com/?p=982
2016-11-301h 25JudgeCastJudgeCast #160 – Do You Copy CopyOn this episode, the three amigos cover everything anyone could ever want to know about copy effects. If by the end of this there is some corner of copy effects you don’t understand, then you just weren’t listening.
On this episode, the three amigos cover everything anyone could ever want to know about copy effects. If by the end of this there is some corner of copy effects you don’t understand, then you just weren’t listening.
(By the way, you’re going to want this: Mirrorweave – Each other creature becomes a copy of target nonlegendary creature until end of...2016-11-1853 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #151 – Eldritch Moon Release NotesAs per the pact made with 4 demons, we are back yet again with another Release Notes episode! We cover our top picks of cards that we think are interesting rules-wise or maybe just interesting.
We seem to really like cards that make spirits, and we make sure everyone knows a new card isn’t a one-turn-kill. Oh and Emrakul. That wily Emrakul.
Release Notes: https://judgecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/JudgeCast_151.mp3
2016-07-141h 27JudgeCastJudgeCast #148 – Eternal Masters Release NotesRelease notes: the eternal punishment for being a JudgeCast host.
We cover all the exciting abilities in Eternal Masters, and a wide selection of our favorite nostalgia-filled and most-dreaded cards! Animate Dead! Werebear! Sylvan Library! Isochron Scepter! All these and so much more in this action packed episode.
Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/eternal-masters-release-notes-2016-06-02
2016-06-081h 43JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #148 – Eternal Masters Release Notes
Release notes: the eternal punishment for being a JudgeCast host. We cover all the exciting abilities in Eternal Masters, and a wide selection of our favorite nostalgia-filled and most-dreaded cards! Animate Dead! Werebear! Sylvan Library! Isochron Scepter! All these and so much more in this action packed episode. Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/eternal-masters-release-notes-2016-06-02
2016-06-081h 43JudgeCastJudgeCast #138A – Legends of the Hidden Card ErrorA new IPG is out, and with it some new changes!
The most major is Hidden Card Error, which we cover in detail here. What is it? When to apply it? And examples galore abound!
There are also some small tweaks to GRV and D/DLP, and we cover those as well.
Toby released two articles on the changes:
http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2016/01/18/ogw-policy-changes/
http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2016/01/25/the-hidden-corners-of-hce/
And you can always find the latest policy documents at judgecast.com/docs
2016-01-2735 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #136 – Two Men and a JudgeCasta.k.a. “The non-suspension stuff starts at 32:10”
Bryan and CJ got player suspensions for 3 months oh no! We spend some time talking about what that means, what happened (as much as we can say right now) and what the future is going to look like.
However, if you don’t care about any of that then just jump to 32:10 and we’ll talk about the new mechanics in Oath of the Gatewatch!
Current JudgeApps page on the suspensions: http://apps.magicjudges.org/suspended.html
mtgfocus podcast with Helene Bergeot: http://mtgfocus.t...2015-12-2954 minJudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #136 – Two Men and a JudgeCast
a.k.a. “The non-suspension stuff starts at 32:10″ Bryan and CJ got player suspensions for 3 months oh no! We spend some time talking about what that means, what happened (as much as we can say right now) and what the future is going to look like. However, if you don’t care about any of that...
2015-12-2954 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #135 – E-mails AwayIt’s time again for another e-mail show! We cover a wide variety of topics from listeners just like you, such as: what is appropriate on a decklist, copy effects, random cards from Portal and 9th edition, blocking order, how to handle game losses during the second game, and so much more!
Plus! Stay until the end to hear the Forbidden Question, the question we weren’t going to discuss but ended up discussing anyway. I’m definitely overselling it.
AutocardAnywhere: http://www.autocardanywhere.com/
Also! The affectionately named “JudgeCast Open” is coming. CJ, Jess, a...2015-12-1652 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #133 – A Very JudgeCast GPAll three hosts were at GP Atlanta! We spend this episode to talk about our experiences, including what our roles were and what we ended up doing throughout the weekend.
It was a big GP and a lot of fun, and our experiences range from the main event to every portion of side event. If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look of how a GP is run, this is it.
And stay until the end for an abject lesson on reading Oracle text from CJ!
2015-11-181h 11JudgeCastJudgeCast: JudgeCast #133 – A Very JudgeCast GP
All three hosts were at GP Atlanta! We spend this episode to talk about our experiences, including what our roles were and what we ended up doing throughout the weekend. It was a big GP and a lot of fun, and our experiences range from the main event to every portion of side event. If...
2015-11-181h 11JudgeCastJudgeCast Special – Battle for Zendikar Spoiler!JudgeCast is excited to introduce Molten Nursery to the world! We spend this special episode discussing the card in-depth, including everything rules-related for the card and our own personal thoughts on all parts of the card, down to the flavor text.
Here’s the card you’ll all skip the episode to see:
If you’re interested in becoming a judge, please visit http://blogs.magicjudges.org/o/judge-levels/become-a-magic-judge/
2015-09-1513 minJudgeCastJudgeCast #124 – Magic Origins Release NotesThe release notes for Magic Origins are here! Learn about double faced cards, spell mastery, and renown! Want to hear our thoughts on Lorwyn for some reason? Well they are in this episode! How about an extremely unlikely corner case involving two copies of a mythic? People love those, and JudgeCast gives them to you for free!
Release notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/magic-origins-release-notes-2015-07-08
Application to apply for SCG Charlotte, where Jess and CJ will be: http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/2984/
2015-07-091h 31JudgeCastJudgeCast SPECIAL – Driving with JudgeCastOn this JudgeCast SPECIAL, CJ tried something different: To capture the usual judge chats that happen after a GP and have them recorded for all of posterity.
The problem? Those chats are made in a moving car, and the sound quality was not good. As such, we decided to release this one as a bonus episode outside of our normal every-two-week schedule! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the soothing road noises haphazardly edited out as you follow along with driving with JudgeCast. We even answer some road e-mails!
2015-07-011h 02JudgeCastJudgeCast #115 – Dragons of Tabakir Release Notes Part 1On this super-special episode we have Magic Rules Manager and all around tall dude Matt Tabak on to talk about the Dragons of Tarkir release notes!
We’ve split the notes into two episodes. In this one, you’ll find a discussion of Matt’s career at Wizards of the Coast, some forced Gummi Bear references, and we go over the new mechanics in Dragons of Tarkir.
Release notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/dragons-tarkir-release-notes-2015-03-18
Matt’s Tumblr: http://tabakrules.tumblr.com/
Matt’s previous episode: https://judge...2015-03-181h 03JudgeCastJudgeCast #111 – Sylva Linings Investigationsbook(You know, like the movie)
On this episode, we have L4 and charity playmat star Jared Sylva on to discuss investigations! And not just the cheaty-kind too, but what it means to walk up on a table blind and determine what went wrong and how to fix it.
We also cover the sparse IPG changes and some minor changes to supplementals.
New IPG can always be found at judgecast.com/docs
Investigations, the Search for Collateral Truths by Eric Shukan
Part 1 – http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2014/12/30/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths/
Par...2015-01-291h 34JudgeCastJudgeCast #107 – Code of ConductOn this episode, we have frequent guest, L4, former Regional Coordinator, Smooth Voice Champion 6 Years Running, JudgeCast co-creator Sean Catanese on to talk about the new Code of Conduct document.
We cover why the document exists, what it says, how to report breaches in code of conduct and what it means if someone were to report a breach against you.
Links from the show:
The Code of Conduct: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/conduct/files/2014/12/MagicJudgeCode1.pdf
GP Vegas Application: http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/1674/
2014-12-111h 34JudgeCastJudgeCast #106 – JAR of KnowledgeOn this very special episode, we finally dedicate an entire episode to the JAR. This is must-have knowledge for L1 hopefuls, and really something every judge needs to know at all levels as the nearly all sanctioned Magic events that ever happen are run at Regular REL.
To help us, we have special guest L4 and JAR Boss Kim Warren on to guide us through.
Links from the show:
The latest version of the JAR can always be found at judgecast.com/docs
Regular REL blog: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/regular/...2014-11-261h 19JudgeCastJudgeCast #105 – Keen CommanderIs that reference in the title too obtuse? Nah.
On this episode, we once again have L3 and/or fantastic guest Eric “Raging” Levine on! As part of our series on formats, we cover Commander in depth. Learn how to play Commander! Learn what happens exactly when your Commander goes to the command zone! Learn what happens when you Oblivion Ring your opponent’s creature and then lose the game! Learn a lot about life and a little about love!
Links from the show:
Commander rules and banned list: mtgcommander.net
Eric Le...2014-11-131h 14JudgeCastJudgeCast #104 – FNM Format FunJudgeCast starts a new mega-series, to be picked up at some point in the future. The plan? Cover every format that was announced to be legal for FNM.
In this first episode of that series, we cover standard, modern, vintage, block, legacy, draft, and sealed. These may seem basic but you have a standard JudgeCast money-back guarantee you’ll learn something along the way.
Links from the show:
FNM Format announcement: http://www.gatheringmagic.com/news-10112014-fnm-format-and-regional-ptq-updates/
Episode on 2HG: https://judgecast.com/?p=593
Episode on Investigations: https://judgecast.com...2014-10-291h 04JudgeCastJudgeCast #101 – FAQ? We Khan Do ItThe Khans of JudgeCast go over the Khans of Tarkir FAQ! We cover the new mechanics (Except morph, we already did an episode on that and it didn’t change), and go over the interesting cards in the Khans FAQ.
Links from the show:
The FAQ: http://community.wizards.com/comment/51284091
Morph episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=707
Power Rangers / Magic crossover fanfic (It came up ok): https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7235538/1/Mirridon-Force
2014-09-171h 26JudgeCastJudgeCast #100 – Blast from the PastThis episode is all about JudgeCast! We have some very special guests (Who could they be?!) on and discuss the past, present, and the future of JudgeCast in all its forms.
If you’re only in it for the education, this episode might not be for you. Take a couple weeks off, read the CR, take a nap. For the enfranchised fan, this is one of the best episodes ever.
2014-08-291h 36JudgeCastJudgeCast #96 – M15 – The FAQ So Nice We Recorded It TwiceOn this lovely episode of JudgeCast, we go over the interesting bits of the M15 FAQ. Learn about convoke! Or squid horrors! Or ape predators!
Release notes:
http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/release-notes-2014-07-07
2014-07-101h 05JudgeCastJudgeCast #94 – Potpourri PartyOn this episode, we each bring a smaller topic that doesn’t fill an entire episode but something we wanted to talk about. Learn about numbers! Setting life totals! Damage! Drawing cards! And the finer points of casting a spell.
We also celebrate a new L4, issue a correction from the previous episode, and read listener e-mails.
Links:
Steps of Casting a Spell Episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=531
Missed Trigger Episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=140
Annotated IPG on Missed Triggers: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IPG/Missed_Trigg...2014-06-181h 00JudgeCastJudgeCast #90 – Journey into FAQOn this super-special episode, we strive (see what I did there) to bring you all the interesting and relevant interactions in Journey Into Nyx! We cover the FAQ in just-enough depth.
Links from the show:
The FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/jou
Judge Classes: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Judge_Classes
Annotated IPG: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IPG
Contact information:
E-mail: judgecast@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/judgecast
Facebook: facebook.com/judgecast
2014-04-241h 24JudgeCastJudgeCast #87 – Organizing a Charity TournamentOn this episode, we have special guest L2 Carsten Haese on to talk about two projects near and dear to his heart.
First, we discuss CranialInsertion.com, including its history, its purpose, and all the lovely things Carsten has done on it.
Next, we talk about running a charity event. Carsten has been running Cast a Spell on MS for many years now, and has some great tips on how you can run your own charity event. If you’re in the Ohio area, check it out on March 29th!
Links from the sh...2014-03-131h 12JudgeCastJudgeCast #86 – There’s No I In Team Lead…’ngOn this episode, your very favorite team is back again to talk about team leading and the individual teams at an event!
Learn more about the mysterious deck checking team (What could they possibly do?), the intriguing logistics team, and the always-beats-rock paper team. We also cover some of the new-fangled teams like floor, breaks, and somehow a spinach team as well.
And of course we give tips on how to be an effective team lead in any of these situations.
We also read e-mails from listeners just like you!
E-mail...2014-02-271h 07JudgeCastJudgeCast #85 – Policy and E-mail SpectacularA new set is out, and with that comes new policy documents. We cover the minimal changes in depth, as well as take some time to get caught up on some e-mails (Including a few about Born of the Gods).
Special thanks to L2 Jeff Higgins for hopping on as a cohost while CJ was out deathly ill. So ill.
Updated policy documents can be found at judgecast.com/docs
2014-02-141h 07JudgeCastJudgeCast #83 – Cut ShortOn this episode we cover Tournament Shortcuts! These are used in almost every single game, yet many players aren’t even aware they are using them.
We additionally have special guest Paul Baranay (L2 judge and all around Harvard superstar) on to help us out!
You can find the shortcuts in the Magic Tournament Rules at judgecast.com/docs
Paul Baranay’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/twotwobearz
Magic Judge Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/mtgjudge
2014-01-091h 06JudgeCastJudgeCast #82 – Lump of CoalMerry Christmas and happy holidays! We clearly don’t like our listeners very much so this year everyone is getting a lump of coal in the form of this episode.
We cover the most awful and defunct mechanics from Magic’s past. Looking for something you can use in your everyday Magic games? Nope! Not this episode. Looking for how bestow and phasing interact? Or want to finally learn how banding works? This is the episode for you!
We also of course cover the latest judge news and answer listener e-mails.
JudgeCast is now...2013-12-241h 23JudgeCastJudgeCast #80 – JudgeCast of the WeekOn this episode we have very special guest John Temple on to talk about the Judge of the Week project. In a shocking twist, we’ve been nominated Judge of the Week and so John interviews us about JudgeCast’s past, present, and future!
Judge of the Week: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/jotw/
We also announce our build-a-bear contest winners! The winners and their winning submissions can be found below:
Hideaway Cub by Jeff Simmers
Bear Cubling by Phil Miller
Bear Cubmander by Tim Sa...2013-11-281h 11JudgeCastJudgeCast #79 – Tabak Tells Tall TalesWe have super duper special guest and rules manager for all of Magic Matt Tabak on to discuss his life at Wizards and his opinions on punctuation. Truly, we waste our too-short time with him. But he did sing the Duck Tales theme so we certainly can’t say it was all a waste.
This episode is easily one of our favorites and a great look at the behind-the-scenes of how the rules get made. We can’t wait to have Matt on again.
Our Build-A-Bear contest is still going! To enter, please submit your bear...2013-11-131h 05JudgeCastJudgeCast #78 – A Spooky Combat PhaseGather you ghouls and goblins and other Halloween stereotypes you hear on costume commercials and prepare for a spooooooky episode on the combat phase! We cover such creepy topics as the beginning of combat step, the end of combat step, and everything in between.
We also announce a new contest! Create a bear cub card of your choosing, showcasing a unique picture or idea or name or anything! If we choose yours as the winner, you will win a judge foil to be announced! To enter please post the image to our facebook page or send it...2013-10-311h 25JudgeCastJudgeCast #76 – Failure to CommunicateWe got so behind on e-mails we decided to dedicate an entire episode to them! Listen as we discuss bestow some more, talk tournament policy, CJ fails to pronounce anything correctly, and answer a whopping 24 e-mails from listeners around the world.
Links from the show:
Yawgatog Changes: http://yawgatog.com/resources/rules-changes/m14-ths/
MTGCast Announcement: http://mtgcast.com/the-new-face-of-mtgcast
Very special thanks to Josh Carr and Rob Chronister for the JudgeCast e-mail praise/song. You can find the song and the lyrics at the following link: https://judgecast.com/?attachment_id...2013-10-041h 47JudgeCastJudgeCast #75 – FAQ Bestowaway SpecialYour devotion to JudgeCast has been strong and so we bestow upon you a special gift! This FAQ episode is a heroic undertaking to answer all of the major rules questions that might come up at your prerelease and beyond. Want to know how bestow works with almost anything? Wondering if equipment will trigger heroic? You won’t need to scry into a crystal ball to find out, just listen here!
Not knowing the rules can be monstrous, so make sure to listen as soon as you can.
FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/art...2013-09-181h 28JudgeCastJudgeCast #7L4 – You’re L1. Now what? (Featuring SeaCat!)We have brand new fancy pants L4 and former host Sean Catanese on this very special episode! We discuss his rise to L4, his new roles and responsibilities, and how if it weren’t for the continuation of JudgeCast he never would have made it. Basically we made SeaCat an L4.
We also discuss the next steps for a new L1 to take after passing that test. What should you bring to an event? How do you find an event? This and many more questions are answered!
Hyperlinked rules: http://yawgatog.com/resources/magic-rules/
C...2013-09-051h 13JudgeCastJudgeCast #70 – M14 FAQ Featuring Strionic ResonatorIn this episode, we have special guest Jason Flatford on and we cover the M14 FAQ and every detail you may need to know for your prerelease and beyond!
We also spend too much time discussing the exact size of Colossal Whale in comparison to other creatures, and we answer every question about Strionic Resonator that has been sent to us so far. Don’t you all know there are other cards in M14?
Links from the show:
Our episode on M14 rules changes: https://judgecast.com/?p=507
Link to the FAQ...2013-07-121h 23JudgeCastJudgeCast #69 – Tales from the GPitOn this lighter episode, the JudgeCast bros discuss their experiences at GP Vegas and Miami, including rulings, interesting stories, and weird appeals.
Of course we also read e-mails from listeners just like you! (A little note…we can’t answer every M14 question yet until the FAQ comes out, though it should be out soon so feel free to keep sending them).
2013-07-051h 13JudgeCastJudgeCast #68 – Mastering Modern MastersWe have special guest L3 Justin Turner on again, this time to discuss the (what feels like a million) abilities and mechanics in Modern Masters. Just in time for GP: Las Vegas!
We of course also read our listener e-mails, including a special e-mail finally solving our “12th gate” problem that we thought was unsolvable.
Links from the show:
Our steps of casting a spell episode (Jump in at 55:30): https://judgecast.com/?p=321
Archive of old articles by Justin Turner, including ones on modern mechanics and casting a spell: http://www.gather...2013-06-201h 12JudgeCastJudgeCast #64 – Jolly Good Dragon’s Maze FAQ Pip PipIn this JudgeCast SPECIAL (Meaning it’s a bonus episode), we cover the FAQ for Dragon’s Maze. We also go in-depth on split cards as they can be a bit of a tricky widget.
Jess couldn’t make this episode so we have very special guest L2 Adam Hubble on to bring some much-needed British/Mississippi class to the show. Maybe now we can finally win a Grammy.
Links from the show:
New JAR: http://www.wizards.com/ContentResources/Wizards/WPN/Main/Documents/Magic_The_Gathering_Judging_at_Regular_REL_PDF1.pdf
F...2013-04-241h 21JudgeCastJudgeCast #63 – Head Judging Your First Competitive EventOn this episode the JudgeBros have special guest L1 Mark Bush on to discuss everything you need to know to be head judge of your first competitive level event. We cover everything from announcements, to talking to the tournament organizer, to what to do when the event is wrapped up. We could never impart everything you learn through experience in one show but we sure gave it our best shot!
(Midway through the episode Skype decided it didn’t want the quality of Jess/Bryan to be good anymore. Sorry about that, it’s still plenty listenable, just...2013-04-211h 44JudgeCastJudgeCast #61: Welcome to my “Layer” – Part 1Copy the URL to this one down! Try to control your excitement! Text all of your friends who are rules-loving types and tell them to listen to our very special episode on layers (Or, “Interaction of Continuous Effects”). Never heard of layers? Color us impressed! Part of the greatness of layers is their ability to reach intuitive results without the players needing to think about them. It’s a powerful tool, and it’s tough sometimes to even see where the layers are working.
As is characteristic of all our episodes, we set out to educate you, the list...2013-03-201h 24JudgeCastJudgeCast #57 – Things About Stuff (Gatecrash Edition)Get ready for judging and playing Gatecrash with this episode of JudgeCast! We cover all of the new mechanics and a lot of the cards that may be interesting rules-wise during the prerelease!
We also answer all our Gatecrash-related mails. Other mails, your day will come! Aren’t you interested to hear how Phasing and Cipher interact?
Click Here for the full Gatecrash FAQ
2013-01-231h 22JudgeCastJudgeCast #54 – McDoling out some Tournament ErrorsOn this episode of JudgeCast the JudgeBros have special guest L3 Ben McDole on to discuss anything and everything about the Tournament Errors section of the IPG! Listen as Ben cleverly ruins all of CJ’s good segues (That word is spelled weird).
We also now have judgecast.com for those wanting a direct link to our podcasts without having to find them on mtgcast.com!
We discussed a few past episodes this show, here is where you can listen to those again:
Manipulation of Game Materials: http://www.mtgcast.com/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/judgecast/judgecast-36-if-lapsing-abilities-is-wrong-then-i-dont-want-to-be-right
Player Communication Violatio...2012-12-161h 21