Shows
The Goblin Trashmasters326 - Traveling Trashmasters and the Ceiling Titty ConundrumThe one where the Trashmasters have a full house and the Council of Gays assembled to discuss the logistics and experiences of traveling for events. They dive into sleeping arrangements, varying travel styles, and the different preferences between driving and flying. From skimping on accommodations to living luxuriously, the Trashmasters explore how different approaches can impact the overall experience. Insights on navigating airports, group dynamics, and even a quirky cheesecake analogy wrap up this episode.
2025-02-1058 minThe Goblin Trashmasters321 - Sophie Hates the Goblin Trashmasters and Everyone Hates BD's Mongolian GrillThe one where the Trashmasters discuss the importance of fostering community growth through playtesting, contrasting attitudes in learning, and how to manage negative player environments. Andy shares his frustrations with local attitudes while reflecting on positive and negative experiences at weeklies — punctuated with a little therapy session and some humor about Sophie’s absence and near universal human disdain for BD's Mongolian Grill.
2025-01-061h 11The Goblin Trashmasters312 - Modern Sunset: Dog Wipes and Season's End ShenanigansThe one where the Trashmasters reflect on the end of the Modern season, sharing their thoughts on notable events like the WNBA coaching layoffs, Tina Turner musicals, and cringe-worthy tournament mishaps. They dive into meta discussions, expressing their frustrations with card bans and Modern Horizons reprints. The episode wraps up with nostalgia and a look ahead to the upcoming Standard season, filled with predictions and expectations.
2024-11-0445 minThe Goblin Trashmasters311 - Frenzies, Feet, and the Saga of Standards Stretched Too LongThe one where the Trashmasters dive into the impacts of recent changes in competitive formats, the wild scenes of NYC celebrations during the WNBA finals, and the emotional ride of New York Liberty fans. They discuss the potential future of Standard and Modern, the discontinuation of Pioneer, and the persistent dominance of Standard. There's a humorous debate on the value and future of notable cards like Lightning Bolt and Shieldred, reflections on player burnout, affordability of decks, and funny moments from store championships and encounters with celebrities.
Audio Credit to Maiya the Don:
2024-10-281h 00The Goblin Trashmasters310 - Ratchet Bitches, C***in, Amalia, Aquafina: Let's Chat About How to Not Lose Your Mind Playing 8 RCQs a MonthThe one where the Trashmasters discuss the importance of maintaining mental health and balancing competitive play during RCQs, and emphasize taking breaks to avoid burnout. They also cover niche internet personas, the costs of multiple RCQs, frustrations of game day incidents, and the significance of emotional and technical gameplay assessment.
2024-10-2254 minThe Goblin Trashmasters309 - Modern Boros Energy (We are Amped [Raptor] as fuck for the WNBA Finals)The one where the Trashmasters delve into energy mechanics, strategic deck choices, and evolving gameplay strategies. They discuss Anthony's accurate predictions and travels for the WNBA playoffs, the adaptation of Energy decks, and key interactions within challenging matchups. Alongside personal anecdotes, they explore effective removal, timing nuances, and the impact of format shifts.
2024-10-1551 minThe Goblin Trashmasters308 - Kyle Talks Duskmourn's Art Direction and DesignThe one where the Trashmasters explore the design of the new Duskmourn set, celebrating its thematic coherence and homage to horror themes. The podcast takes a spooky twist as Kyle returns from the narrative grave, adding his take to the genre-rich set discussion and making predictions on the ongoing New York vs. Vegas WNBA playoff series. The team also fondly discusses how horror tropes are flawlessly tied into the gameplay mechanics and why that's a key element to the captivating design of Duskmourn.
2024-10-071h 06The Goblin Trashmasters307 - Correctly Being Right (Or Rightly Being Correct?)The one where the Trashmasters discuss the concept of the 'right' play versus the 'correct' play in games, highlighting how knowing outcomes can differentiate the two. Sophie and Anthony talk about RCQ updates and shoutouts, the Indiana Fever’s playoff heartbreak, and the latest in their personal RCQ journey. They dive into play imperatives, the potential banned status of 'The One Ring', and the semantics around decision making.
2024-09-3051 minThe Goblin Trashmasters306 - Straight Lines and Crooked Metaphors: Navigating Magic's BuzzwordsThe one where the Trashmasters delve into linear play patterns, reminisce about RCQ experiences, discuss jargon intricacies, critique popular deck strategies, lament mill deck encounters, and plan a Kung Pao movie night.
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/linear-strategies-2014-12-29
https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/
2024-09-231h 20The Goblin Trashmasters305 - Being a Good Opponent (But Not to Shannon Sharpe)The one where the Trashmasters emphasize being a good opponent, focusing on communication, respect, and politeness. Sophie and Anthony share anecdotes, including experiences with considerate players, frustrations and delightful surprises in tournaments, and reflecting on memorable game experiences, such as a notable match against a Kess, Dissident Mage and an amusing encounter with a 'round one burn guy.'
2024-09-161h 12The Goblin Trashmasters304 - Don't Be a Creature with Menace While Ingesting Your Halo in CaldaiaThe one where the Trashmasters emphasize good etiquette and community support at your local game store (LGS). They discuss respecting LGS employees, maintaining hygiene, participating in events, proper transaction practices, and the importance of adhering to rules, particularly in avoiding tournament fraud and understanding the severity of IPG penalties.
2024-09-091h 23The Goblin Trashmasters303 - BansThe one where the Trashmasters discuss the return of a host, Andy, and dive into recent bans and format changes in Magic: The Gathering. They cover the bans impacting Pioneer and Modern, with key cards like Amalia, Sorin, Nadu, and Grief getting the axe. They analyze the consequences for decks, the biggest winners and losers, and the potential need for more bans. The hosts also talk about their favorite cards and how to discuss bans constructively.
2024-09-0256 minThe Goblin Trashmasters302 - The Strike Rat's Divorce Manual: Calling It Quits with Your Game StoreThe one where the Trashmasters discuss the nuanced topic of 'divorcing' your local game store, including the valid and invalid reasons for doing so, and how to address issues with your LGS.
2024-08-261h 05The Goblin Trashmasters301 - Going Goblin ModeThe one where the Trashmasters dive into the topic of Modern Burn, recounting humorous personal anecdotes and unfortunate mishaps. They discuss the deck's history, evolution, and challenges it faces in the current meta, highlighting key cards like Goblin Guide, Monastery Swiftspear, and Lightning Bolt. Sophie, an avid Burn player, shares her fondness for niche cards such as Shard Volley, while Anthony provides his perspective on the deck's viability. They also touch on alternative recommendations to replace Burn for new players looking to break into Modern.
2024-08-1956 minThe Goblin Trashmasters247 - The "Good Season" - Season 2 FinaleThe one where the Trashmasters do a send up of the Good Place. Sophie awakens in the "Good Season" with the memories of the last few weeks of her previous season lost. Andy, the mastermind of the Good Season, takes Sophie through some of the most memorable moments of the past season on The Goblin Trashmasters. Sentient Database, Anthony, pops in (in the most horribly literal interpretations of that phrase) to help out and playback these memory clips.
Thanks for sticking with us through another memorable season and we're looking forward to many more
2024-08-0515 minThe Goblin Trashmasters246 - Hot Bird Summer: A Modern Sunrise EpisodeThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the upcoming Modern RCQ season, focusing on the current dominance of the Nadu deck and its anticipated ban. They discuss potential alternatives and strategies, like Gorio's Vengeance, and share personal goals for improving their gameplay. The team humorously explores their excitement for post-Nadu Modern, highlighting their favorite cards and future aspirations.
2024-07-2950 minThe Goblin Trashmasters245 - Pioneer Sunset: From Kumano to Kiora, One Last TimeThe one where the Trashmasters reflect on the Pioneer format as they bid farewell to it, discussing meta changes like the rise of Amalia and the decline of Phoenix. They tackle the RCQ season's challenges, including local store issues and player experiences while sharing insights on deck choices for the upcoming RC. The team celebrates a community member's milestone, invites others to share achievements, and offers coaching in exchange for Uncrustables. The episode is filled with humorous banter, meme creation, and a playful guessing game on top Pioneer cards.
2024-07-221h 26The Goblin Trashmasters244 - Permutation Pandemonium: Shuffling, Science, and the Search for Fair Play
The one where the Trashmasters delve into the topic of shuffling and randomization in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the inefficacy and potential cheating involved in pile shuffling, the human struggle with understanding randomness, and the issues with digital shufflers like Spotify and Arena. They emphasize the importance of proper shuffling techniques and habits, particularly in tournament settings, and the consequences of biased shuffling.
2024-07-1554 minThe Goblin Trashmasters243 - TCGPlayer: The Trashfire We Love to Hate
The one where the Trashmasters talk about their grievances with TCG Player, the challenges with its shipping and grading guidelines, and the frustrations of ordering cards through it. The episode includes personal anecdotes and nightmare stories involving TCG Player, highlighting inconsistencies and detailing alternative sources for buying and selling Magic cards.
2024-07-081h 13The Goblin Trashmasters242 - Sleep Deprivation and Uncrustables: The Magic Player’s Survival Guide (w/ PT MH3 Fantasy Draft)
The one where the Trashmasters focus on the importance of taking care of oneself at large Magic events, discussing best practices for physical and mental maintenance. They delve into personal routines to optimize performance, such as staying hydrated, eating properly, getting enough sleep, and wearing comfortable clothing. They also emphasize the importance of mental breaks and having a support system. The episode further includes their fantasy draft for Pro Tour Amsterdam and a card guessing game centered on the most exhausting cards for long tournaments.
2024-07-011h 05The Goblin Trashmasters241 - DreamHack’s Swan Song: Charles’ Tournament Triumphs and TangentsThe one where the Trashmasters have a chat with Charles about his recent recent Regional Championship top 8 finish and eulogize the Dreamhack RCQ era.
2024-06-241h 08The Goblin Trashmasters240 - Welcome to the Grind: A Beginner's Guide to Not Sucking and other Tales
The one where the Trashmasters dive into the complexities of onboarding new Magic: The Gathering players as tournament grinders. Topics include understanding sideboard strategies, coordinating travel for tournaments, building local grinder groups, and setting measurable goals. They also discuss gender dynamics in the Magic community and how new players can improve by engaging with experienced players. The episode wraps up with a guessing game about the most difficult Magic cards for new players to understand.
2024-06-171h 00The Goblin Trashmasters239 - Player Arrangements (A C**ty Pretzel)The one where the Trashmasters talk about player arrangements that are dominating the discourse as well as what types of player arrangements you are likely to run into along your RCQ grind.
2024-06-101h 22The Goblin Trashmasters238 - Deck Registration ErrorsThe one where the Trashmasters do a deep dive on the concept of deck registration errors. How and when they pop up and how to avoid them.
2024-06-041h 23The Goblin Trashmasters237 - Get Ready to Learn Japanese, Buddy: Non-English Cards and YouThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about using non-English magic cards and their functionality as game pieces and avenues for self-expression.
2024-05-271h 29The Goblin Trashmasters236 - Buffalo Chicken Dip C********usThe one where the Trashmasters talk legacy, among other things. (Yes, Anthony actually played legacy before talking about this one)
2024-05-201h 13The Goblin Trashmasters235 - The Wild and Wonderful World of Signed CardsThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about getting cards signed.
2024-05-131h 20The Goblin Trashmasters234 - Car Rides: The Firehouse Has 0 Mouths, ActuallyThe one where the Trashmasters cut it dangerously close to fair use of Gary Numan's hit single, "Cars" while they talk about Magic-related car ride etiquette, and some cool tips and tricks about how to make sure your next trip goes as smoothly as possible.
2024-05-061h 05The Goblin Trashmasters233 - Sportsmanship: The Tangible Benefits of Not Being a Piece of S**tThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about sportsmanship, and what being a good faith competitor means to them.
2024-04-291h 05The Goblin Trashmasters232 - $30 Vintage for AspiringAspiringSpikesThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about $30 Vintage, and even go over some lists and thoughts on gameplay!
2024-04-221h 15The Goblin Trashmasters231 - Prerelease: For Fun and Profit (Except Never for Profit)The one where the Trashmasters cast includes Sophie and Anthony, here to talk about how to have a great time at a casual prerelease event even as a competitive-minded player.
Link to WOTC COMP REL Limited Checklists: https://wpn.wizards.com/en/rules-documents
2024-04-151h 19The Goblin Trashmasters229 - Pioneer Sunrise with Standy StackenewerthThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the upcoming Pioneer Season.
2024-04-0155 minThe Goblin Trashmasters228 - Standard Sunset EpisodeThe one where the Trashmasters sunset a wonderful standard format, and describe some big changes to the podcast as a whole.
2024-03-251h 17The Goblin Trashmasters227 - Motivation Fluctuates, Consistency AccumulatesThe one where the Trashmasters take on the fickle mistress that it motivation, and how to be true to yourself even when you may not feel like it.
2024-03-181h 14The Goblin Trashmasters226 - UW ControlThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about UW Control for your standard RCQ season. They also cover some clock management techniques, focusing on strategies managing your opponent's clock, a vital skillset for any aspiring Azorious mage.
2024-03-111h 20The Goblin Trashmasters225 - The Jersey Devil is In the Details: The Self-Serving Bias and Magic and YouThe one where the Trashmasters discuss the impact of self-serving bias on decision-making in Magic: The Gathering and how it can be controlled and minimized. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging mistakes and feedback without defensiveness, and how the game can teach essential life lessons. Overall, it encourages self-reflection and conscious effort to overcome self-serving bias for personal and gameplay improvement.
2024-03-041h 10The Goblin Trashmasters224 - Evaluating New CardsThe One where the Trashmasters discuss evaluating new Magic the Gathering cards and why we're all bad at it. They also give helpful questions to ask yourself and use the Quadrant Theory to apply those questions to help you, and themselves, improve on Magic the Gathering Card evaluation.
2024-02-261h 01The Goblin Trashmasters223 - Angle-Shooting and Alka-Seltzer Plus' Bitch-Ass Red BrotherThe one where the Trashmasters discuss the concept of "angle shooting" in Magic the Gathering. By reading out different scenarios and classifying them under 'not angle shooting', 'okay angle shooting', 'bad angle shooting', or 'cheating', we get a good idea where we all fall on the Angle-Shooting bullshit line. Where do you fall?
2024-02-191h 11The Goblin Trashmasters222 - Domain ControlThe one where the Trashmasters unravel the secrets of the formidable "Domain" deck. Join Anthony, Kyle, and Ashley as they delve into gameplay strategy, emphasizing the ripple effects of early decisions. Recommending specific cards and combos, they portray the Domain deck as a resilient "battle cruiser" with noted vulnerabilities. Emphasizing a well-crafted, precisely timed plan, they shift to strategic sideboarding, stressing the crucial role within tournament time constraints. Tune in for a concise exploration of the Domain deck's strengths, weaknesses, and the strategic finesse needed for competitive success.
2024-02-121h 25The Goblin Trashmasters221 - The Anatomy of Casting a SpellThe one where the Trashmasters take a deep dive into how to correctly cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the seven-step process involved in casting a spell: Snapcaster Mages on Dominaria Lose All Crabs – an acronym for Stack, Modes, Objects, Distribute, Legality, Apply, Costs. They emphasize the importance of understanding this process in order to play the game efficiently and effectively. They acknowledge that these steps might seem complex and overwhelming at first, but assure that with practice, the players will be able to perform them much more swiftly and accurately. They exchange numerous examples to il...
2024-02-051h 28The Goblin Trashmasters220 - The GapThe one where the Trashmasters engage in a dynamic discussion on the intricate facets of complexities in cards like Tidehollow Sculler, Deep-Cavern Bat, Blood Artist, and Zulaport Cutthroat. Delving into rules text, the stack, and targeted effects, they underscore the challenge of card comprehension, advocating for perfect practice theories to enhance gameplay.
Shifting focus to 'The Gap'—the divide between game instructions and player actions—the Trashmasters explore how new players interpret MTG card text and the potential confusion stemming from intricate rules. They discuss the sources of this gap, attributing it to rule complexity and players over...
2024-01-291h 48The Goblin Trashmasters219 - GB Rock and the Time Anthony Tackled Jeff Van GundyThe one where the Trashmasters delve into the intricacies of understanding and playing Midrange decks in Magic the Gathering. The talk revolves around understanding what makes Midrange decks effective, how they are countered, and how they fit into the overall metagame.
2024-01-221h 05The Goblin Trashmasters218 - The Fajitas Model of Organized PlayThe one where the Trashmasters discuss recent changes to Organized Play in the Magic: The Gathering community. They talk about Star City Games taking over the regional championships from DreamHack, the benefits of this change, the increase in the number of Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs), and the potential for breaking the US into three regions. They also touch on the impact of vaccination requirements at events and the excitement and cautious optimism surrounding these changes.
2024-01-151h 28The Goblin Trashmasters217 - UW Flash, Bloom's Taxonomy, and the Casey Anthony TrialThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the UW Flash deck in standard, as well as a deep dive into learning about learning! Also, Casey Anthony.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_taxonomy
2024-01-0856 minThe Goblin Trashmasters216 - Back to Basics (MTG Arena Edition)The one where the Trashmasters talk all about Magic Arena and how to use it as a valuable testing tool for paper Standard events.
2024-01-011h 01The Goblin Trashmasters215 - Long-Term PlansThe one where the Trashmasters go over long form goal management with the TAG (tasks, aspirations, goals) system.
2023-12-2553 minThe Goblin Trashmasters214 - Standard Sunrise EpisodeThe one where the Trashmasters discuss Standard Apologetics with the sunrise of Standard RCQ Season. Play Standard, nerds!
2023-12-201h 15The Goblin Trashmasters213 - Modern Sunset EpisodeThe one where the Trashmasters say goodbye to Modern at the end of the Modern RCQ season.
2023-12-1144 minThe Goblin Trashmasters212 - Discovery//DispersalThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the Discovery of new decks and the Dispersal of cards with the upcoming ban announcement.
2023-12-0458 minThe Goblin Trashmasters211 - What's a Format Staple, Anyway?The one where the Trashmasters talk all about format staples vs the mythical "meta-call".
2023-11-2757 minThe Goblin Trashmasters210 - Where Are You Now?The one where the Trashmasters talk all about how to take inventory of where you are right now, and what that sort of information can help you work on.
2023-11-201h 24The Goblin Trashmasters209 - Mishra's Bauble 101: Jace, Architect of Thotties with BugattisThe one where the Trashmasters do a deep dive on Mishra's Bauble and its various intricacies. Then the discussion moves to Delayed Triggers in general.
2023-11-1342 minThe Goblin Trashmasters208 - In-Game CommunicationThe one were 66% of the Trashmasters talk about talking. In-Game Communication is a great way to minimize game play errors and unnecessary judge calls.
2023-11-0642 minThe Goblin Trashmasters207 - Thoughtseize 101: The Ring of Power-BottomThe one where the Trashmasters do a deep dive into Thoughtsieze and how to effectively use the powerful one-mana black sorcery.
2023-10-3057 minThe Goblin Trashmasters206 - Art and Design in MagicThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about how design impacts Magic, with a focus on how things have changed through the years.
2023-10-231h 03The Goblin Trashmasters205 - Developing Your Local CommunityThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about community, how to be a positive force in yours and develop it so you have room to grow as a player and you give your friends the same room!
2023-10-1657 minThe Goblin Trashmasters204 - In-Game Arbitrage (Unsuccessfully Being Dragged Out of the Costco)The one were the Trashmasters are down a Trashmaster, so they take the opportunity to talk all about in-game arbitrage, how to identify these opportunities, and how they can help you develop your skills in playing around cards from your opponents.
2023-10-0946 minThe Goblin Trashmasters203 - Line-Up Theories, Big and SmallThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about line-up theory, and how you can apply it to your games of Magic in 2023. Anthony's planted errors to prove a point: 1.) Fake phyrexia Nissa has 3 toughness, not 2. 2.) Elspeth, Sun's Champion costs 6, and you can't primsatic ending it. 3.) Reid Duke did not release his article (the literal one we all have in front of us and are discussing in this episode) on MTGSalvation.
2023-10-0252 minThe Goblin Trashmasters202 - Information Leaks and Chad Michael Murray's Horrendous CumberbundThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about information leaks in magic, how to prevent leaks of your own, and how to take advantage of your opponent's.
2023-09-2553 minThe Goblin Trashmasters201 - Scammin' All Over Your FaceThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about SCAM!
2023-09-1840 minThe Goblin Trashmasters140 - Cheers to the End of a Great First Season!The one where the Trashmasters visit a Chicago-ish area bar after an event to look back on and celebrate an outstanding first season of The Goblin Trashmasters, but not before they have to explain what it is the podcast is about to a certain lovable backtalking waitress and ex-wife of Danny DeVito. Thanks for joining us for a great season and cheers (see, it's lower-case, so we're discussing the social concept and not anything enforceable by US copyright) to many more to come! Our apologies to Greg Portnoy for reasons I can't remember anymore. Any resemblance to beloved sitcoms...
2023-09-1142 minThe Goblin Trashmasters139 - The YawgfatherThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about Yawgmoth Combo in modern, and take a close look at some of its matchups across the board.
2023-09-0442 minThe Goblin Trashmasters138 - Modern Sunrise EpisodeThe one where the Trashmasters take a first look at the new Modern RCQ format. Also, they disjointedly talk about horrible shit.
2023-08-2847 minThe Goblin Trashmasters137 - Pioneer Sunset EpisodeThe one where the Trashmasters look back on a long and tough pioneer season, in terms of both their growth and their struggles.
2023-08-211h 05The Goblin Trashmasters136 - Don't Count the Broccolis: Loops and Mono Green DevotionThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about Mono Green Devotion in Pioneer, and expand out a bit to talk about Loops in a tournament setting.
2023-08-141h 03The Goblin Trashmasters135 - Go Flumph Yourself: Saving Money in MagicThe one where the Trashmasters talk about how to use the concepts of MTG Finance for good, or at least good for you. Also, they really rag on casual players in this episode.
2023-08-0758 minThe Goblin Trashmasters134 - Open Decklists and Karate TrophiesThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the advantages and disadvantages of Open decklist events, and how they work if you haven't played in one before. Also, they do a fantasy draft of Pro Tour Lord of the Rings competitors.
2023-07-3141 minThe Goblin Trashmasters133 - Pauper, the Dumpster FormatThe one where the Trashmasters talk to guest and Pauper Enthusiast, Vince, about the all-commons format, and what space it has in competitive Magic.
2023-07-2451 minThe Goblin Trashmasters132 - Sizzlin' Sideboards, Batman!The one where the Trashmasters talk about sideboarding, and even get to talk about what sort of things you need to do for Beyonce to take you to Red Lobster.
2023-07-1752 minThe Goblin Trashmasters131 - More Minotaury, Extra HornsThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the concept of "Net Decking" and how your goals should impact how you view deck construction as a creative outlet in Magic. Also, Anthony pitches Swimfan to everyone.
2023-07-1045 minThe Goblin Trashmasters130 - Breaking ServeThe one where the Trashmasters go deep on breaking serve in a game of magic, how to identify your current role in a game and what to do with that information.
2023-07-031h 10The Goblin Trashmasters129 - At Least With Arboreal Grazer, It's All Hand StuffThe one where the Trashmasters Talk MTGO, and how it ccan help you break through a plateau in your play skill as you progress through your improvement journey. Also, Anthony does a creepypasta just for Kyle.
2023-06-2641 minThe Goblin Trashmasters128 - Where's the Gaak?!The one where the trashmasters do a deep dive into how priority works in magic and why it's important to understand it! Kyle also picks a Lord of the Rings card that he claims will be Hogaak.
2023-06-1946 minThe Goblin Trashmasters127 - For the Wind: An Aspiring FNM End-Boss's Pioneer Progress ReportThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about Pioneer from the perspective of a newly competitive player breaking into the format, specifically checking in on Ashley's progress as she moves towards being an FNM End Boss.
2023-06-1242 minThe Goblin Trashmasters126 - Boros ConvokeThe one where the Trashmasters stay strong on Pioneer and talk all about the new hotness, the Boros Convoke deck. How it works, why it's good, where it's bad, and how to beat it from a few different persepectives.
2023-06-0748 minThe Goblin Trashmasters125 - Say It to Yourself in Reid Duke's VoiceThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the importance of confidence in magic, compare confidence and ego, and recast Batman Begins (badly).
2023-05-2939 minThe Goblin Trashmasters124 - Tim Curry is Too Sexy in MinecraftThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the Pinkerton business.
2023-05-2240 minThe Goblin Trashmasters123 - You and Shakira, BothThe one where the Trashmasters talk about booking lodging for traveling to magic events.
2023-05-1546 minThe Goblin Trashmasters122 - Spaghetti is Always AcceptableThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the Rona combo! No, not covid and chlamydia (this time), some retraction helix shit! Also, some stuff about the Last Kingdom.
2023-05-0851 minThe Goblin Trashmasters121 - House of Dracula, Monster Model MuseumThe one where the Trashmasters talk about how to be able to tell if you're improving. Take a look at the GB Sacrifice Deck in Pioneer.
2023-05-0154 minThe Goblin Trashmasters120 - Jackie Robinson Was Not In Water WorldThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the Jackie Robinsonification of women in Magic, and some key external factors contributing to the gender achievement gap. Water World also keeps coming up. (Editor's note: This episode was re-uploaded after an audio issue caused it to cut off)
2023-04-241h 03The Goblin Trashmasters119 - What if Me and Gravity Kissed on the Tilt-A-Whirl. JK... Unless...The one where the Trashmasters are joined by Special Guest Ashley to talk all about the fear of failure and how to keep it from paralyzing you.
2023-04-1740 minThe Goblin Trashmasters118 - The Down to Clown UmbrellaIn the Magic Podcast ecosystem, the competitive podcast topics are especially heinous. In Lexington, the mildly interested idiots that talk about this shit are part of an elite unit known as the Goblin Trashmasters. This is them talking about what type of magic player you want to be and how to do an autopsy on a game of magic. Bum bum.
2023-04-141h 01The Goblin Trashmasters117 - Marc Chagall and WWII-Era Formalism in a Magic Context (and some really long pop-punk track titles (Don't F**k with K-Pop Fans))The one where the Trashmasters talk about format whiteboarding, express a distaste for the concept of "Natural Talent" and cover some tough questions about Butt-Rock while discussing the worst music fandoms out there.
2023-04-0353 minThe Goblin Trashmasters116 - A Car Version of Jamie Lee CurtisThe one where one of the Trashmasters is missing, so special guest Ashley fills in and we talk tournament structure, and how to help someone break into competitive magic. There's a reasonably long aside about the existence of the Shoah in the Disney's Pixar's Cars universe. CW: Questionable casting choices are made.
2023-03-271h 26The Goblin Trashmasters115 - Teferi, Byronic Hero of DominariaThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the origins of the Pioneer format, Lord of the Rings leaks, and the unfathomable power of the Onceler's sex appeal.
2023-03-2052 minThe Goblin Trashmasters114 - It's Broccoli Time, BitchesThe one where the Trashmasters talk Legacy bannings (because Anthony has trouble letting go) and the difference between luck and variance and how you may be impeding your own growth. There's also a pretty foul bit about ugly babies in the middle, there. You should probably skip it. You won't, though.
2023-03-1356 minThe Goblin Trashmasters113 - Polygamously Married to the Ephemeral Spirit of the Fictional Character, Severus SnapeThe one where the Trashmasters talk about the decks of PT Phyrexia and the Pioneer format as a whole. They also talk about some preview cards for March of the Machine and the Snapewives. Those topics are not related. Actually, the Snapewives aren't related to anything, except maybe NCIS?
2023-03-061h 13The Goblin Trashmasters112 - Lebron SwansonThe one where the Trashmasters have opinions about assholes, like everyone... or however that saying goes. They also tee up for the upcoming Pioneer RC season.
2023-02-2756 minThe Goblin Trashmasters111 - The Gentleman's SplashThe one where the Trashmasters talk all about Rakdos Midrange in Pioneer and celebrate the return of the Pro Tour. Hear our predictions made before the PT, right after the PT. Find out if we were right, dumb, or both.
2023-02-2050 minThe Goblin Trashmasters110 - The Shittiest Power RangersThe one where the Trashmasters talk modern again, focusing in on the Elemental incarnation cycle. They also cover the recent change to the RCQ system and WNBA free agency for some reason.
2023-02-1342 minThe Goblin Trashmasters109 - The Commander Episode (Not a Good Sport)The Trashmasters take a meander through the meanderiest format in all of Magic: Commander. We don't play a lot of commander, so we called in the big guns to give us the run-down. Special Guest Ashley Muhm.
2023-02-061h 10The Goblin Trashmasters108 - Tyvar, Jubilant BallerThe one where the Trashmasters talk Phyrexia, All Will Be One right in time for prerelease!
2023-01-3047 minThe Goblin Trashmasters107 - The Nikachu Episode (My Tundra Has a Thumb-Hole)The one where the Trashmasters talk rival tribe Merfolk with the Master of the Pearl Trident, himself, Nikachu! They also talk about sleeves.
Merfolk Discord (fishCord) : https://discord.com/invite/urWr2Mv
2023-01-231h 10The Goblin Trashmasters106 - It's a Good SpiralThe one where the Trashmasters talk about tilt, and how to address a losing streak with their 3-step system. 1. ) Are you being ROTy? 2.) Find your Value, 3.) Focus on Your Value.
2023-01-161h 00The Goblin Trashmasters105 - Why Are There Teeth in My Pocket?The one where the Trashmasters talk about New School and Anthony hyperventilates to Kyle about Grixis in Standard.
2023-01-091h 06The Goblin Trashmasters104 - Billy Eichner, the Golden BoyThe one where the trashmasters talk Phyrexia spoilers, then have a chat with Nicholas DeMichele to help us with Grinding Breach in modern, but also movies.
2023-01-021h 20The Goblin Trashmasters103 - I'm a Slut for AquariumsThe one where the trashmasters talk about the state of the RCQ system, and wax poetic on bluffing in magic.
2022-12-261h 08The Goblin Trashmasters102 - The Sapir-Whorf InfiltratorThe one where the Trashmasters pretend that they're smart and discuss an article by Ashe on practicing in magic, "How Bad Practice Makes You Worse at Magic" and relate it to the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis. Then they play a guessing game called Future Sight where they figure out each others' picks for up-and-comers in various formats.
Kyle's Pick: Haywire Mite
Anthony's Pick: Abundant Growth
Article Link: https://shuddermtg.substack.com/p/how-bad-practice-can-make-you-worse-085
2022-12-1939 minThe Goblin Trashmasters101 - Never StopThe one where the Trashmasters talk tournament prep, specifically selecting a deck. Also, they talk to Jordan Green about Green Tron in modern.
Tron Primer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v75s5bDKQLT7aaBGto7QLebDTHB6sTznzzaGG8OFUz8/edit?usp=sharing
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