GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels
418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 444 ratingsWe create the best Magic: the Gathering content for competitive players, focusing primarily on the various constructed formats!
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Reviewing Magic Online PTQs
July 08, 2022 03:41 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBPTQs are in full swing, including on Magic Online where huge fields competed in both Pioneer and Modern. Find out what the boys are sleeving up for their own events, and what they think of this week’s developments. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
Preparing for a PTQ Season
July 01, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBJust like old times, the boys are doing their best to get everyone ready for a PTQ season! This particular episode is designed to serve as a timeless guide to the small steps you can take along the way to guide yourself to success. From deck selection tips to evaluating your opponents, there’s something here to give everyone the edge they’re searching for in securing that (now hypothetical) blue envelope! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & ...
Explorer Crash Course
June 17, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 85 MBWith Bryan working on other things, it’s up to Gerry to teach him everything he needs to know about Explorer! Bryan wants to know which decks are best, how the metagame is shifting, and even forces Gerry to give his personal recommendations. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitte...
Mason Clark, The 4c Omnath Expert
June 09, 2022 11:54 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWith Bryan currently traveling across the world, Gerry is joined by Dreamhack Dallas winner Mason Clark. They talk about how he keeps winning with Omnath in Modern, why they call him eSports, and even drop some hot takes. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Dreamhack Dallas Modern discussion - 13:19 Pioneer Bans - 1:11:16 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arena...
A Brief Exploration of Explorer
June 03, 2022 11:07 - 1 hour - 104 MBAnd we do mean brief. The boys intended to talk about Arena’s newest format in depth but pressing matters like turtles, international travel, and the difference between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat took over the broadcast. We’ll get ‘em next time! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Bryan's travel - 1:00 Pete from SCG interview - 27:23 Sealed PTQ results - 54:15 Explorer - 1:12:01 arenadecklists.gg pa...
Standard After The Capenna Championship
May 27, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB#MTGSNC had a huge impact on Standard. Gerry and Bryan cover the highlights and innovation of this powerful eight set Standard format (and the pitfalls of hosting large tournaments on MTG Arena). Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Streets of New Capenna championship - 13:31 Arena problems - 18:39 Historic - 35:44 Standard metagame breakdown - 40:48 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/aren...
Mastering Streets of New Capenna Limited
May 20, 2022 12:23 - 2 hours - 196 MBWhen Gerry T decides he likes a limited format, the world better watch out. He's been living on Arena for the past few weeks, crushing New Capenna limited on his way to Mythic. Now, he's ready to share his wisdom with Bryan (and you!). A can't miss show for everyone planning on participating in the upcoming Arena Championship Qualifiers! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch...
More Complaining, Plus Some Pioneer Content
May 13, 2022 01:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's another week and that means another #wotcgaffe. The boys air their greivances about WotC's mistreatment of Carmen Handy and even have enough time to chastise SCG for loosening their covid restrictions. If you want to get straight to the Pioneer content, I suppose you skip to the 35 minute mark, but why would you? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklist...
New Capenna Modern Deck Dump
May 06, 2022 02:25 - 2 hours - 116 MBNew Capenna is here and as is tradition, the boys are checking in on its influence in Modern. While it may not be the deepest set in Modern’s history, there are still plenty of shakeups to be found if you know where to look! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
Just When I Thought I Was Out They Pull Me Back In
April 28, 2022 04:49 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBMagic: Arena must have gotten word that Gerry and Bryan felt spurned lately, because they came back this week with a desperate plea to keep them gaming and spending wildcards. A new format, organized play, de-emphasizing ladder… it almost sounds too good to be true. But was it enough to win the boys back? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadec...
The Top 10 Cards of New Capenna
April 22, 2022 02:27 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBNew Capenna is almost here, and if you’re looking to find out who will be running these Streets after it’s release, you’ve come to the right place. Hint: his name starts with an “O” and ends with a “B”. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
New Capenna Previews Continue
April 15, 2022 03:29 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBTreasure these days before we get to fully dive into the treasure that is Streets of New Capenna. What new treasures will we be adding from this set to our treasuries? What will United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen name as the card she treasures the most? Also, does returning to the same mechanics repeatedly have diminishing returns? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.g...
Streets of New Capenna Previews
April 09, 2022 02:33 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBMagic’s latest set has started to hit the streets, and early reviews of New Capenna are solid. Does a trio of old friends herald a return to a planeswalker dominated Standard? Does Modern’s newest combo have what it takes to shake up the format? How good is Gerry’s Godfather impersonation? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.c...
A Not-So Disappointing Announcement for MTG Players
April 01, 2022 02:28 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIt’s been a rough few years for competitive Magic, but the boys are finally seeing a light at the end of tunnel. Hear them break down Magic’s new Organized Play system as only they can, and find out if today’s announcement was enough to get them off the bench and battling again. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/ar...
A Disappointing Announcement For MTG Arena Players
March 18, 2022 03:36 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThe most recent Weekly MTG stream opened up a conversation on MTG Arena's economy and the playerbase is not happy. Gerry and Bryan break down some of the finer points of the stream and share their own frustrations. Plus, a bit of Modern. Feel free to use the alternate title "Is Wizards Smoking Halo?" Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenad...
Pro Tour Preview Show
March 11, 2022 04:08 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIt'll always be a Pro Tour to us. The boys are taking a crash course in Historic and Alchemy, as they review the most played archetypes for this weekends big Magic: the Gathering event (name as yet unclear). Find out what archetypes have them excited to tune in, and how you can enjoy the show along with them! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: (00:44) - Lurrus banned (4:00) - Content on ArenaDecklists websi...
New Capenna And A Modern Tier List
March 04, 2022 10:31 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIt's time for new Magic cards, and New Capenna is kicking off with some serious upgrades for our future manabases. The present is a hot topic of discussion as well, as the boys talk through a recent Modern Tier List published on www.arenadecklists.gg , and attempt to atone for leaving out your favorite deck. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: (O:40) - What grinds Gerry's gears? (16:09) - Shard Triomes (37:2...
Standard, Or Something
February 25, 2022 12:22 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBOstensibly, 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" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Alchemy Historic updates - 6:36 Standard - 23:38 Cont...
The First Standard Decklists With MTGNEO
February 18, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 72 MBMagic Online had the first Standard tournaments with Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty and the results are in! Did Kamigawa finally fix Standard or should we all go play Pioneer instead? As expected, Gerry and Bryan also cover plenty of nonsense, including their future in content creation, hedge funds, mental health, and more. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Life updates - 0:30 Alta Fox - 14:50 Izzet - 33:13 Orzh...
The Top 10 Cards of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
February 11, 2022 03:04 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBMagic's newest set has arrived, and the boys are overflowing with praise for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. One card type in particular is dominating a stacked Top 10, but rest assured this episode has a little something for every type of mage. Even if you just want to yell at them for blowing their number one pick, there's a good chance you will get your wish! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: #10 - 4:31 #9 - 7:...
Kamigawa Previews Continue
February 04, 2022 11:53 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBMagic’s newest set marches closer and despite their best efforts to be curmudgeons, Gerry and Bryan are getting hyped. Oddly, the guys seem to think this return to Kamigawa has a chance to make as much of a splash in older formats as it does in Standard. What cards have caught their eyes? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter....
Unemployment, Tanukis, and Kamigawa
January 28, 2022 04:52 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt’s been an interesting week in Magic: the Gathering. This episode talks about everything you’ve been wanting to know, and some things you most definitely did not want to hear about. Descriptions won’t do this justice, so just take a listen. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Greater Tanuki - 23:07 The Reality Chip - 29:39 Life of Toshiro Umezawa - 33:18 Azusa's Many Journeys - 38:03 Michiko's Reign of Tru...
The Keys To The Castle (Vantress)
January 21, 2022 04:40 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe unthinkable has happened. The powers-that-be in Magic: the Gathering have given Gerry and Bryan complete autonomy, and are allowing them to alter every B+R list in Magic (obv not really). What is in store for your favorite format? Standard, Modern, Legacy... even Commander are all going under the microscope in this unique look at format health! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Commander - 1:26 Pauper ...
If You Must Play The Alchemy Open
January 14, 2022 04:09 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBLet's be frank. The Arena Decklists boys don't think it makes any sense to give the Alchemy format your money right now. But, if you have already spent the wildcards or just hate value, the cast refuses to hang you out to dry. Using the patented Gerry T Bucket System, they give you the tools you need to think about the format critically and take home the cash this weekend. Also featuring the now-requisite amount of nonsense and outrage! Enjoy! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zoo...
Listen to this Pioneer Episode or You Never Get Another One
January 07, 2022 04:09 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis is it friends. Your one chance. A lot of people have been professing their love for Pioneer lately. Despite our fears that we might be making our least listened to episode ever, we caved and gave you our review of all the decks in the latest Pioneer deck dump. If you love Pioneer, this is your moment! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Yorion Fires - 11:28 Rakdos - 14:11 Naya Winota - 17:45 Boros Burn ...
The Modern Deck Dump Is Back Again
December 31, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 132 MBAn Arena Decklists classic returns! Gerry and Bryan are trolling through the Modern league results to see what’s popping in everyone’s favorite format. Why do they hate your favorite deck? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
An Ode to the Greatest: Magic Online and Animals
December 24, 2021 11:28 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBAlright friends, strap in for this one. It's gonna get weird. It's a slow news week for Magic: the Gathering, so the boys are talking about every thing under the sun. From the history of Magic: Online to their future plans for pet ownership, no topic is off-limits! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter...
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Previews Are Here!
December 17, 2021 11:33 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBPreview season is never ending, and the boys are ready for their first peek at Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty… well, kinda. In addition, we’ve got our first look at the Alchemy metagame, and an Arena Decklists consensus pick for best deck in the format! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
The Top 10 New Alchemy Cards
December 10, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBJust like that, Magic newest format is here and being played, and it brought with it some new toys. Like they do with any set, Gerry and Bryan are putting you out ahead of the field and letting you know what cards are about to shape Alchemy! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
Welcome to the Alchemy Decklists Podcast
December 03, 2021 05:21 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBAlright… 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! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube....
Hullbreaker Horror Is The Only Thing That Matters In Standard
November 19, 2021 10:15 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBHullbreaker Horror was dramatically under-hyped during preview season and now it's the most exciting card in Standard! Is it more oppressive than Alrund's Epiphany as a finisher? Gerry and Bryan sound off and provide some solutions. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Top 10
November 11, 2021 02:48 - 56 minutes - 77 MBIs Innistrad: Crimson Vow enough to shake up a less than ideal Standard metagame? Gerry and Bryan discuss the strongest cards in the set and where they fit in. 3:39 - DM Concealing Curtains 11:32 - HM Cemetery Prowler 13:19 - HM Welcoming Vampire 17:36 - Fell Stinger 19:46 - Hopeful Initiate 23:14 - Voldaren Bloodcaster 25:51 - Voltaic Visionary 28:14 - Fleeting Spirit 32:28 - Inspired Idea 34:54 - Hullbreaker Horror 41:38 - Wandering Mind 44:57 - Overcharged Amalgam 47:20 - Ascendant Packle...
The Most Interesting Previews From Innistrad: Crimson Vow
November 05, 2021 04:29 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIt's only been one week of previews and there's already plenty of cards poised to shake up Standard. Gerry and Bryan choose some of their favorites to discuss their impact and get you ready for the biggest wedding of the year! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi http://arenadecklists.gg http://patreon.com/arenadecklists http://youtube.com/arenadecklists https://twitter.com/arenadecklists https://twitter.com/g3rryt https://tw...
Cracking the Historic Metagame
October 28, 2021 11:34 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis weekend’s qualifiers have everyone focused on Historic, and Bryan and Gerry are no exception. The guys have been tracking the metagame carefully, and while the Tier 0 of the format won’t surprise anyone who’s been paying attention, there are some last minute developments that have the potential to turn the format on its ear. Even if you’ve got your deck locked in, you can’t afford to skip this Historic run down! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami...
The Road to SCG Con
October 22, 2021 12:24 - 1 hour - 130 MBMany of you are gearing up for your first big Magic tournament in a long time, and you know Gerry and Bryan aren't going to leave you hanging. They've got plenty of thoughts to get you ready for SCG Con on every topic imaginable. Magic finance, Standard, Modern, and more--every thing you could possibly need to know before a trip to Roanoke is right here! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/aren...
Historic Bans and a Standard Update
October 15, 2021 02:59 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBFormat changes are back on the menu, and this time, it’s Tibalt’s Trickery and Memory Lapse being put on ice. Where does this leave Historic now? Meanwhile, Worlds has come and gone, and a new champion has been crowned. Did he bring a new metagame along with him? All this, and all kinds of other strange things on this week’s Arena Decklists! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists y...
The Decklists of the Magic World Championships
October 08, 2021 05:55 - 1 hour - 98 MBMagic’s biggest tournament of the year is just around the corner, and we’ve got the decklists in our hands. Gerry and Bryan have picked their favorites for the tournament, but a brilliant piece of deckbuilding has both guys pulling for a dark horse competitor. What decks should you be laddering with before it’s too late? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists yo...
The Best Decks in Standard
October 01, 2021 11:14 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe Standard metagame is starting to take shape, and it's quickly dividing into contenders and pretenders. Two strategies in particular stand out above the rest, and Gerry and Bryan have plenty of thoughts on how to optimize the best decks. Don't miss the latest builds, sideboard tech, and strategies for Standard, alongside your usual dose of nonsense, all on this week's Arena Decklists! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi ...
New Standard is Finally Here!
September 24, 2021 02:37 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBRotation has finally come and the guys first review says (drumroll) it’s excellent! Underplayed cards, a metagame breakdown, and their takes on the best decks in the format are all here in this episode! Don’t miss it! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
The Top 13 Cards of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt
September 17, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBInnistrad is finally here, and the boys are back with their spookiest set review ever. In keeping with the flavor of the season, they're counting down the top 13 cards in a set that they both feel has revitalized Standard. Find out what you need to craft today! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com...
More Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Previews
September 10, 2021 09:57 - 1 hour - 154 MBThe hits keep coming from Magic's newest set. Both Gerry and Bryan have some high praise for Innistrads design, and this jumbo-sized show goes over the many cards they just can't wait to get their hands on. Plus their early frontrunner for best card in the set is still flying way under the radar, are they delusional or ahead of the curve? Listen and find out! 1:12 - Adversary Cycle 12:33 - Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset 16:53 - Sigardian Savior 18:43 - Lier, Disciple of the Drowned 20:50 - Moo...
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Previews
September 03, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBWe’re back to preview season, and it’s time to turn our attention to a brand new Standard format! The guys give their breakdown of Innistrad’s “new” mechanics and let you know which of the new cards have them howling at the moon. Awoooooooo!!! Midnight Hunt Mechanics - 1:48 Dual lands - 8:46 Brutal Cathar - 12:09 Enduring Angel - 15:25 Doll Stitcher - 19:11 Secrets of the Key - 22:25 Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia - 29:59 Festival Crasher - 32:42 Snarling Wolf - 34:07 Tovolar, Dire Overlord ...
Historic Horizons is Finally Here
August 27, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBAfter a bit of a delay, Jumpstart: Historic Horizons is finally available on Magic: Arena, and Gerry and Bryan wasted no time getting to work. Day 1 was all about Vesperlark and Dragon’s Rage Channeler for the boys, and they’ve already starting forming some new rules of engagement for the format. All this, and reactions to this week’s big Magic announcements. 5:32 - 2021 Showcase 33:41 - Historic Horizons Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae &...
Ask Us Anything
August 13, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 166 MBGerry and Bryan are taking advantage of a slow Magic week to take questions from their Patrons! What burning questions are on everyone’s mind? Listen and find out! arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
Two Sets Worth of Previews!
August 06, 2021 11:04 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThe digital ink hasn’t even dried on Jumpstart Modern Horizons, and it’s already time for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Good news, it’s come out of the gates firing. How did seven little cards get Gerry and Bryan so hyped? Plus, a final review and must craft list for Jumpstart Modern Horizons and… a heartfelt, sincere apology to WotC?!?! Triskadekaphile - 5:43 Consider - 7:17 Play With Fire - 14:00 Infernal Grasp - 17:13 Join the Dance - 19:54 Champion of the Perished - 22:52 Wrenn and Seven - 2...
Jumpstart Historic Horizons Previews
July 30, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 114 MBYes, Jumpstart Historic Horizons is the name of a real Magic release in 2021, and it probably won’t shock you that the boys have thoughts on this one. They break down the addition of some of the strongest cards in Historic’s… history. Davriel's Withering - 28:46 Davriel, Soul Broker - 35:41 Longtusk Stalker - 42:02 Seasoned Pyromancer - 44:37 Managorger Phoenix - 45:25 Hardened Scales - 47:51 Kiora, the Tide's Fury - 49:47 Ranger-Captain of Eos - 51:25 Sarkhan, Wanderer to Shiv - 52:32 The ...
Turns Out Brainstorm is Powerful
July 23, 2021 21:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn a shocking and unexpected turn of events, Brainstorm has proven to be too good for Historic. Where does that leave things in Historic now? Is Izzet Phoenix still the deck to beat? Plus, a check in on Modern and Standard! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango
The Past, Present, and Future of Standard
July 16, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBGerry and Bryan are enjoying their time in the Forgotten Realms, and both have been impressed with the quality of the decks they've been brewing up in Standard. Find out what cards they've been maximizing for the past week, and why they think there is still potential for a last minute format shake up. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/aren...
Top 10 Cards of Dungeons and Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
July 09, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBAfter a slow start, preview season eventually kicked into high gear and the guys are now singing AFR’s praises. This Top 10 list is loaded with cards that they believe can be big difference makers—even in the current high-powered Standard environment. Listen up and get a head start on Week 1 of new Standard! 00:47 - Worlds Talk 4:10 - Top 10 Warm Up 8:30 - Honorable Mention: Demilich 11:53 - Creature Lands 14:59 - Ebondeath, Dracolich 18:24 - Flameskull 20:06 - Loyal Warhound 23:18 - Grand M...
The Forgotten Realms Deserve Their Name
July 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBThus far, our Adventures in The Forgotten Realms have been… well, forgettable. Gerry and Bryan are still doing their usual breakdown of the new cards, but very little has caught their eye for constructed play. Luckily this frees up plenty of time for a special guest, and Cedric Phillips is here to present his take on the Magic OP controversy. 00:11 - Cedric Brings the Heat 41:18 - Flavor Words 49:38 - Oswald Fiddlebender 51:03 - Blackstaff of Waterdeep 52:30 - You See A Guard Approach 53:1...