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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750,000 Reasons to Be Angry
June 25, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour - 103 MBMake no mistake about it, the boys are fired up this week! With Wizards retroactively cutting prize support for the second time in the midst of their most profitable run ever, Gerry and Bryan are taking the gloves off and letting you know what they really think of the unfettered greed seeping its way into their favorite game. Also, some stuff about new Magic sets and Modern. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklist...
Deep Dive: Golgari Food is the Best Deck in Modern
June 18, 2021 04:09 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBGerry T has been living in the queues since Modern Horizons 2 dropped, and he’s whipped up the best version of the best deck. The combination of Asmor and Urza’s Saga is this set’s Hogaak, and if you want to win in Modern, you owe it to yourself to learn how Gerry has positioned this deck for success. 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...
The Most Important Cards of Modern Horizons 2
June 11, 2021 10:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBGerry and Bryan are back together and looking at the Modern Horizons 2 cards that have flipped the format upside down. How long do they think Urza’s Saga will last? What cards are over and underrated right now? Why is Bryan so upset about last week’s episode? Tune in and find out! 5:24 - Time Warp Banning 14:00 - Constructed Talks 17:15 - Urza's Saga / Asmor Decks 31:22 - Dauthi Voidwalker 35:30 - Esper Sentinel 36:51 - Dragon's Rage Channeler/Ragavan 42:48 - Counterspell 46:02 - Murktide R...
A Different Kind Of Set Review
June 04, 2021 11:23 - 2 hours - 170 MBBryan is off this week, so @cedricaphillips makes a guest appearance. Rather than do a boring set review, they share untold stories about some of the reprints from Modern Horizons 2. Braids: 1:00:29 Upheaveal: 1:06:20 Patriarch's Bidding: 1:10:17 Imperial Recruiter: 1:22:15 Solitary Confinement: 1:27:31 Yavimaya Elder: 1:32:47 Quirion Ranger: 1:41:20 Shardless Agent: 1:46:38 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklis...
Modern Horizons Meltdown
May 28, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 119 MBThings are heating up in Modern Horizons 2 preview season, and Gerry and Bryan are spending plenty of time breaking down the hottest new prints. Find out what cards are about to change the face of Modern forever! Plus, a disagreement so intense that Bryan threatens to leave the podcast?!?! Solitude - 10:52 Esper Sentinel - 17:08 Svyelun, God of Sea and Sky - 20:06 Subtlety - 22:09 Persist - 25:44 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer - 32:58 Calibrated Blast - 36:33 Obsidian Charmaw - 39:01 Dragon's Rage...
Three Sets Worth of Previews!?!
May 21, 2021 11:16 - 1 hour - 133 MBSomehow this week has provided the guys with new cards from three different sets to talk about! Historic Anthology 5, Modern Horizons 2, and D&D: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms are all explored with that classic Arena Decklists lens. No matter what format you’re focused on, this monster cast has something for you! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists...
The Future of Professional Magic
May 14, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBWith Wizards of the Coast again taking a hammer to organized play, the guys are left weighing in on yet another cataclysmic change to the Magic landscape. Did they really discuss ending the podcast? Do they have any optimism that this could actually be a good thing? Join the boys as they progress through however many stages of grief there are, and mourn the passing of this latest incarnation of professional Magic. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Ma...
First Look at Modern Horizons 2
May 07, 2021 11:14 - 1 hour - 111 MBGet ready for a little bit of everything as Gerry and Bryan talk through a huge day of announcements! They’re not only taking their first look at Modern Horizons 2, but there’s even a few cards from the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons crossover to discuss. All this and the usual “everything else” on this week’s episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists...
Strixhaven Schools Standard... Sort Of
April 30, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBStrixhaven’s initial appearance on the Standard stage didn’t really blow anyone’s socks off, but beneath a static top of the metagame, Gerry and Bryan see some potential. They’ve bonded over a love for a surprise deck that you won’t see coming, and they’re still holding on to hope that Sacrifice decks are starting to figure things out. If you’re not satisfied with the status quo, let Gerry and Bryan guide you forward! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manam...
Strixhaven meets Modern
April 24, 2021 02:35 - 2 hours - 116 MBA little something for everyone in this episode, as Gerry and Bryan check in with the latest Modern league on Magic Online, but also spend plenty of time checking in with Standard, Historic, and telling stories about the good old days like the out of touch geriatrics that they are. Two full hours of Strixhaven goodness, ready to be beamed directly into your earballs! https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-league-2021-04-20 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remi...
Strixhaven Day One
April 17, 2021 03:25 - 1 hour - 68 MBGerry and Bryan have spent their first post-Strixhaven day on the ladder, and results are surprising! Is there really a card that might have what it takes to reshape Standard? Meanwhile, Historic is a brand new format, and they think they're onto the best deck there too. Let their labor save your wildcards! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Early Access - 2:55 Plumb the Forbidden - 11:45 Sedgemoor Witch - ...
The Not-Top 10 Cards of Strixhaven
April 09, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBFor the first time in podcast history, Gerry and Bryan are at a loss when it comes to ranking the cards in a new set! Why did the boys pass on making a Top 10 list this go around? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Velomachus Lorehold - 7:12 Galazeth Prismari - 11:33 Beledros Witherbloom - 14:34 Blade Historian - 17:43 Multiple Choice - 21:03 Sedgemoor Witch - 22:04 Callous Bloodmage - 2...
The Top 10 Historic Cards in Strixhaven's Mystical Archive
April 03, 2021 01:12 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBStrixhaven's Mystical Archive is about to revolutionize the Historic format, and that means that one Top 10 list just won't cut it for this set. Gerry and Bryan are letting you know the ten (or more) cards that are about to change everything. No Historic player can afford to skip this episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Mystical Archive pre-bans - 5:48 Honorable mentions - 13:46 #10 - 25:15 #9 - 29:...
Our First Look at Strixhaven
March 26, 2021 22:09 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBPreview season already!?! No complaints here, as the guys get to reviewing both the new cards in Strixhaven and the reprints about to hit the Historic format. Plus, the debut of Arena iOS and how the guys anticipate their gaming habits will be influenced. Spoiler: it’s toilet Magic. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Arena on IOS - 0:27 New dual lands - 19:11 Commands - 27:04 Quandrix Command - 33:04 Profes...
How to Get Ahead in Historic
March 19, 2021 21:27 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWith big events coming up and a couple of key new prints impacting the format, it’s time to take another look at Historic. The guys are breaking down the format in their classic style, letting you know what they think of the usual suspects and trying to identify what has the potential to be the next big thing. Hint: it’s Death’s Shadow. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Death's Shadow - 8:44 Dealing with S...
The Marvelous Metamorphosis of Modern
March 13, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBIt's been a while, but with a return to live Magic creeping slowly closer, the guys decided it was time to check back in on everyone's least/most favorite format: Modern! There are a lot of questions to be answered such as: where did all these Slivers come from? What does Bryan have against Lightning Skelementals? And is it finally time to put our Primeval Titans to rest? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Ta...
Standard Still Surprises
March 06, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 67 MBAfter a weekend of play at the highest level, Standard revealed that it still had some new tricks up its sleeve. What deck spent the weekend moving forward by going back in time? What under-respected archetype is just waiting to reward you for mastering it? How come no one is talking about Dredge in Standard? Add in some thoughts on parenting from two guys who couldn’t care for a potted plant, and you’ve got another can’t miss episode on your hands! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix b...
You Shall Not Pass... On This Podcast
February 26, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBAnother day, another huge announcement from Wizards of the Coast, and to the surprise of no one Gerry and Bryan are... fine with it? Are we sure this is right? Why are the guys happily taking their Magic cards to Mordor and beyond? Plus, a look at the decks currently dominating Standard, and an impassioned defense of Nickelback. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Wizards news announcement - 0:57 Nickelback ...
Your Guide To The Kaldheim Sealed Arena Open
February 18, 2021 22:35 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn an Arena Decklists first, Gerry and Bryan turn their attention to Magic's greatest format--Limited! They're here to get you prepared for this weekend's Kaldheim Sealed Arena Open. If you're looking to take home that sweet $2,000 dollar prize, you can't afford to sit this episode out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Arena Open Entry & Payout Options - 1:51 Play vs Draw - 8:00 Sideboarding - 19:55 Risk ...
The Biggest Ban Announcement Ever
February 16, 2021 23:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSweeping change has come to almost every Magic format, and Uro (and some of its most notorious pals) have been left out in the cold. Where do we go from here? Let Gerry and Bryan tell you in this special bonus episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Why did it take so long? - 1:46 Historic - 6:51 Pioneer - 12:44 Modern - 17:52 Legacy - 36:22 Vintage - 52:36 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists ...
Is Sultai the Standard Deck To Beat Yet Again?
February 12, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBStop me if you’ve heard this one before: Sultai just might be the best deck in Standard. However, Gerry and Bryan are more optimistic about their chances of fighting back this time, and they’re here to highlight a bevy of decks that might have what it takes to compete. Plus, breaking news and Bryan browbeats Gerry into teaching everyone Sealed for the upcoming Arena Open! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: ...
Kaldheim Deck Dump
February 05, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThe first decks of Kaldheim Standard have arrived and you know Gerry and Bryan can’t wait to dive in. Come explore the innovations (and conspicuous absences) from the first Magic Online league! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Boros Showdown - 6:14 Rogues - 8:18 Mono-Green - 11:47 Gruul - 16:47 Rakdos Sacrifice - 21:07 Mardu Pyromancer - 24:36 Mono-White - 30:16 Naya Showdown - 37:01 Dimir Control - 46:15...
The First Days of Kaldheim Standard
January 30, 2021 04:03 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBNo sleep. No food. No Genshin Impact or Teamfight Tactics. The boys lived on Magic Arena for the first day of Kaldheim’s release, and they’re already seeing the trends emerge. What has impressed and what has come up short? What important principles must deckbuilders keep in mind? Why is Haste the keyword you need to focus on right now? The answers are all here! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.c...
Kaldheim Top 10s
January 22, 2021 23:47 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBIt’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Gerry and Bryan’s Top 10 list of the best cards in Kaldheim is here! Plus a bonus look at their Top 5 commons and uncommons in the set. Not to go full clickbait, but their number one card might shock you! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Commons & uncommons - 4:05 Honorable mentions - 4:26 #5 - 6:46 #4 - 7:42 #3 - 9:43 #2 - 10:56 #1 - 13:59 Rare honorable menti...
Kaldheim is Heating Up
January 16, 2021 00:15 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBAfter a less than stellar start to the preview season, the last few days have brought some exciting new cards to Kaldheim. As always, the boys are following their own path, and there are a lot of hyped cards that they’re ready to completely pass on. At the same time, they’re starting to identify a couple cards giving off “broken” vibes. Listen and find out where your favorites fall! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Ti...
More Kaldheim Previews!
January 08, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBMagic’s newest set continues its preview season, and we’re starting to get to the good stuff. Some of these cards are being dramatically misevaluated right now, and Gerry and Bryan are here to set the record straight. Get your head start in new Standard! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Snow lands - 3:38 Frost Bite - 7:26 Niko Aris - 8:47 Valki, God of Lies - 15:41 Invasion of the Giants - 23:20 Glimpse t...
The Top 5s of 2020
January 01, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe New Year is upon us, and that means it’s time to bid a not so fond farewell to 2020. What better way to do so than spending a couple hours with the guys as they go over their favorites (and least favorites) from the past year. Magic, movies, music, and more... it’s all in this mammoth episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Top 5 MTG players - 7:08 What will MTG look like in the future - 11:30 Top...
A First Look at Kaldheim
December 25, 2020 18:51 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIt’s the most magical time of the year... preview season!! A whole host of exciting new Magic cards have the guys feeling festive. Hear their takes on what cards are destined to shake up your favorite formats. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Historic - 1:25 Halvar, God of Battle - 5:13 Pathways - 13:10 Kaya the Inexorable - 18:30 Magda, Brazan Outlaw - 25:12 Toski, Bearer of Secrets - 32:14 Sarulf, Real...
The Ultimate Guide to Magic Content w/ Emma Handy
December 18, 2020 12:08 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBHope you’re ready for an episode that’s been years in the making! Before she leaves for Wizards of the Coast, Emma Handy makes her long overdue Arena Decklists debut to talk about Magic content as both a creator and consumer. Whether you’re looking to get in the content creation game yourself, or just increase the benefit derived from the media you follow, there’s something in this episode for everyone. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae &...
Getting Ready For a Historic Weekend
December 12, 2020 00:45 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBWith two big Historic events on tap this weekend, Gerry and Bryan are diving into the results of the Zendikar Rising Championships to figure out what to play. The usual suspects are all discussed, but there’s also a new deck that’s starting to catch the team’s attention. On top of that, the guys weigh in on aliens, quicksand, and how Gerry can stop setting himself on fire. This episode might have gone a little off the rails... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music compo...
The Decks of the Zendikar Rising Championship
December 05, 2020 05:37 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBHigh-level Magic is back on the menu this week, and Gerry and Bryan are perusing the decklists from both formats of the Zendikar Rising Championship. What decks do they love, like, and loathe? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Zendikar Rising Championship - 0:40 Standard Overview - 6:08 Yorion decks - 21:05 Historic - 35:59 Are players copying Gerry less? - 38:58 Fringe decks - 54:46 S...
A Deep Dive on Historic Rakdos Sacrifice
November 28, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWhen Gerry and Bryan are in perfect agreement on a deck, it’s usually time to take notice! Both of the boys have fallen in love with Gerry’s unique take on Rakdos Sacrifice, and they’re here to break down exactly what makes the deck tick. Pick up the best deck in Historic before the word gets out! 3 Woe Strider 2 Castle Locthwain 4 Cauldron Familiar 4 Witch's Oven 4 Fabled Passage 4 Claim the Firstborn 4 Mayhem Devil 4 Priest of Forgotten Gods 3 Midnight Reaper 4 Scrapheap Scrounger 4 Bomat ...
The Best Decks In Historic Post-Kaladesh Remastered
November 20, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThis week the focus remains on Historic, as Gerry and Bryan try to unpack all the effects of Kaladesh Remastered. The early days of the format have been packed with surprises, as some hyped cards fizzled out and some underrated gems have established themselves as format staples. If you’re participating in this weekend’s SCG Tour Online, this is a can’t miss episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Questio...
Kaladesh Remastered Shakes Up Historic
November 13, 2020 11:43 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWith Kaladesh Remastered hitting MTG Arena this week, Bryan and Gerry comb through the set and point out all of the potential haymakers that may impact the Historic format. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Aetherworks Marvel - 3:37 Fatal Push - 17:25 Winding Constrictor - 18:37 Bomat Courier - 20:43 Scrapheap Scrounger - 23:23 Sram, Senior Edificer - 25:20 Fast Lands - 26:33 Blossoming Defense - 28:47 Met...
Kaladesh Remastered Shaking Up Historic
November 13, 2020 11:43 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWith Kaladesh Remastered hitting MTG Arena this week, Bryan and Gerry comb through the set and point out all of the potential haymakers that may impact the Historic format. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Aetherworks Marvel - 3:37 Fatal Push - 17:25 Winding Constrictor - 18:37 Bomat Courier - 20:43 Scrapheap Scrounger - 23:23 Sram, Senior Edificer - 25:20 Fast Lands - 26:33 Blossoming Defense - 28:47 Met...
These Decks Will Make You Want to Play Modern Again
November 07, 2020 01:51 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBGerry and Bryan are back to review the decklists from another Magic Online league, and this time their focus is on Modern! The format is in one of the healthiest states it’s seen in a long time, and a lack of competitive focus on the format seems to be inspiring some wild deck choices. Follow along at https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-league-2020-11-03 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi ...
Standard Is Keeping Us Hooked
October 30, 2020 11:21 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBStandard has been through some tough times over the past year, but this current incarnation is proving to be a return to form. As Gerry and Bryan get ready to make their return to the caster's booth for the Red Bull Untapped Finals, they're unpacking the results of last weekend's league play. What do they have to say for Yorion? Did Bryan trick everyone into playing a bad deck Week 1 AGAIN? What's the plan for the upcoming Arena Open? All this and more on this week's episode! Music: Mega Man...
Yorion Is The New Enemy
October 23, 2020 01:17 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThis is a big weekend for tournament Magic and Yorion is the headliner. What caused its meteoric rise and can anything stop it? Gerry and Bryan share their experiences with the different Yorion variants, their mirror match strategies, and the other decks in the format that have their attention. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: MPL & Rivals - 0:50 Standard Yorin - 11:28 Lukka setups - 27:58 Rogues - 36:27 A...
The Pillars of New Standard
October 15, 2020 22:18 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBMagic is back baby! Sweeping bans have finally made the format feel fresh again, and Gerry and Bryan have been hard at work figuring out the rules of engagement for new Standard. They present their pillars, and explain how the presence of five format defining cards should be shaping your deck building in the coming weeks. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: B&R - 3:41 What Standard looks like now - 15:35 Th...
The Best Decks of Magic’s Grand Finals
October 09, 2020 00:44 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBTwo formats and a small field of some of the best players in the world have left Gerry and Bryan with plenty of food for thought headed into the biggest Magic tournament of the year: the Grand Finals! The guys talk about why the Omnath problem has proven so difficult to solve in Standard, and whether the competitors here have found any glimmers of hope. When it comes to Historic, Omnath is only beginning to assert its dominance. Did anyone in this field find the answer? Also, what video gam...
Standard Isn’t Solved
October 02, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBLook, the bans didn’t go exactly how Gerry and Bryan had hoped. Omnath remains a huge fixture of Standard, and engines are still the order of the day. However, there’s still work to be done and moves to make. The guys are hard at work, both figuring out the best version of Omnath and the best way to fight it. Hear what’s been working for them, and learn about Standard’s surprisingly deep second tier. Do any dark horse archetypes have what it takes to unseat the four-armed menace? Music: Mega...
Standard Problems Require Modern Solutions
September 24, 2020 21:53 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBWow. Prior to the actual release of Zendikar Rising, bans are already on the horizon. Why does this keep happening, and what do Gerry and Bryan think needs to change to prevent bans in the future? What cards do they expect to get the axe? Is this the straw that breaks the camel’s back when it comes to player morale? It’s not all bad news this week though. With Standard temporarily on ice, the guys check in on a Modern league, and find a format picking up some exciting new tools from Zendikar...
New Standard, Old Tricks
September 19, 2020 16:13 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWith a couple days of new Standard under their belt, Gerry and Bryan are ready to share their first impressions. And those impressions are generally summed up by a simple mantra: "Play Omnath and Lotus Cobra." Drawing your deck on Turn 4, turns producing dozens of mana, passively gaining tons of life, ample card advantage... It's all possible for Four-Color Genesis Ultimatum. Is there any hope, or are we doomed to another two years of Standard defined by ramp? 4 Omnath, Locus of Creation (ZN...
Zendikar Rising Top 10
September 11, 2020 10:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBGerry and Bryan have been hard at work building decks for new Standard, and their work has unveiled a bevy of new information about the format. Cards have been rapidly moving up and down their personal rankings, and they discuss each and every card they considered for inclusion in their Top 10s. If you're looking for a head start on deckbuilding come release week, you CANNOT miss this episode. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi T...
Zendikar Rising Previews Continue
September 04, 2020 11:54 - 2 hours - 136 MBA whole bunch of new Zendikar Rising cards have been previewed and Gerry and Bryan have opinions in this monster episode. What mechanic has the guys feeling some real trepidation at first glance? What creature have they already picked out as one of the best cards in the set? Why can’t Gerry convert in Fall Guys? All this and some bonus talk about the best deck in Historic! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: ...
Our First Zendikar Rising Previews!
August 27, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBOur first look at Zendikar Rising is here and Gerry and Bryan are already over the moon about one of the new cards! Find out what they think of new versions of Jace and Nahiri, and get their breakdown of the Historic format in a post-Field of the Dead world. Also, does Magic have too many formats right now? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Jace, Mirror Mage - 0:50 Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients - 12:08 Field...
Arena Constructed is Fun Again
August 21, 2020 11:37 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWith substantial changes in both Arena constructed formats, Gerry and Bryan are finally enjoying themselves again! Standard has a bit of a Sultai problem, but this past week showed there is still a lot of room for innovation. Similarly, Sultai Field occupies the top tier of historic, but there are a bunch of options that are starting to figure out the best way to fight the zombie hordes. Listen and learn how to climb the ladder! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music com...
The Truth About Standard Sultai
August 13, 2020 22:17 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBPost-ban Standard has quickly become centered around yet another Simic-based archetype, but Gerry and Bryan aren’t ready to give up hope! The guys are convinced that there are multiple archetypes capable of challenging for the throne, they just need to adjust for the Sultai menace. Hear how Gerry’s finding success with rebuilt classics and how Bryan is changing Sultai to get the largest edge in the mirror. A can’t miss episode for anyone who wants to win in Standard! Music: Mega Man 2 "Endin...
Somehow, Another Episode About Bans
August 06, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 67 MBAfter months of player unrest, Wizards stepped in and gave the players the sweeping changes they've been clamoring for! Bans have dramatically transformed Standard and Pioneer overnight. Gerry and Bryan got right to work, and they’re bringing you their analysis and early picks for both formats! Are you ready? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: B&R surprise announcement - 2:45 New Standard - 24:23 Pioneer - 3...
A Historic Episode!
July 30, 2020 23:49 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWith the Arena Open coming up this weekend, Arena Decklists finally gives the people what they’ve been clamoring for—an entire episode focused on Historic! Gerry and Bryan even brought along a special guest in the form of Historic devotee Nick Prince. The trio teams up to let you know exactly what this young format is all about and what they see as the best choice for this coming weekend. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateis...