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GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels

418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 444 ratings

We create the best Magic: the Gathering content for competitive players, focusing primarily on the various constructed formats!

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The New Faces of Modern and Pioneer

July 24, 2020 22:23 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

After last week’s bans, Modern and Pioneer events revealed some subtle changes starting to take root. Gerry and Bryan are looking to get one step ahead of the shifts. They got together to identify new trends and potential responses in both formats. If you’ve been dying for a return to classic Arena Decklists metagame analysis, this is the episode for you! Follow along for the Modern PTQ at: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-champ-qual-2020-07-20 Follow alon...

Bans and Unbans Are Here Again!

July 16, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Once again, the Banned and Restricted list has shaken up almost every format. Gerry and Bryan are weighing in on what the changes mean, and what new decks are ready to step into the top tiers of their respective formats. Plus, a bold new proposal for how the banned list should operate going forward and thoughts on the ever changing shape of organized play. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: B&R announcemen...

Ask Arena Decklists Anything!

July 10, 2020 03:56 - 3 hours - 176 MB

With the rug pulled out from under them by upcoming bans, Gerry and Bryan decide to give a little back to their Patrons and spend THREE HOURS answering every single question they were asked. Get to know more about the guys as people and expect plenty of great Magic insight sprinkled in along the way. 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/ar...

Core Set 2021 Deck Dump

July 03, 2020 22:46 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MB

Gerry and Bryan are bringing you an Arena Decklists classic this week—the deck dump! Follow along as they review the best (and worst) of the new Standard decklists, and even talk through a few bonus decks. Follow along at: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-league-2020-07-02 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Mono-Red - 3:53 Jund Food - 6:08 Rakdos Sacrifice - 7:58 Izzet S...

Core Set 2021 Release Day with Yoman_5

June 26, 2020 22:41 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Long time friend of the podcast Yoman_5 stops by to discuss his experiences in the Core Set 2021 Streamer Showcase. What cards underwhelmed and impressed? What dormant archetype has been brought back from the dead with the printing of a powerful new rare? What cards are still flying under the radar and just waiting to be unlocked? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenade...

Core Set 2021 Top 10!

June 18, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Gerry and Bryan are back to bring you their look at the best cards in Core Set 2021. In an effort to get you better prepared for your Week 1 tournament, the boys changed the formula a bit and added the reprints to the mix. Plus, Gerry learns what Jumpstart is! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Reprints Honorable Mentions - 4:00 #5 Reprint - 8:31 #4 - 10:26 #3 - 13:14 #2 - 15:42 #1 - 18:49 New Cards Honorabl...

Core Set 2021 Previews

June 11, 2020 22:40 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Gerry and Bryan are back, and reviewing what we’ve seen so far from Core Set 2021! The last Core Set was deceptively powerful. Do the guys think this new set can live up to its predecessor? What card do they feel is the surefire focal point for our next Standard format? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: B&R Announcement - 3:18 Baneslayer Angel - 6:31 Basri Ket - 7:30 Basri's Lieutenant ...

I Can't Breathe

June 04, 2020 23:04 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by an act of police brutality. The eight minutes and forty-six seconds of silence contained in this podcast represent the amount of time the murderer spent with his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck as he struggled to breathe. The Arena Decklists Podcast stands with protesters. We stand with the Black Community. We call for an end to an oppressive system of “justice” that was designed from the ground up to perpetuate white supremacy. For thoughts on race i...

Arena Open And Everything Else

May 29, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Between upcoming bans, various PTQs, and all the other events, there’s a lot to talk about! Gerry and Bryan give their cliff notes on each format, from what’s happening to which deck to play. Eighth Edition Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/selecting-eighth-edition-wrapup-2002-11-25 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: WOTC tweet addressing Companion - 0:47 Historic - 16:31 Pioneer - 22:02 ...

Duplicitous Dealings from Organized Play

May 22, 2020 21:14 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Gerry and Bryan have thoughts on recently announced changes to upcoming Pro Tours and as you might expect, they’re fired up! Listen while they bring you up to speed on the curious case of the disappearing two million dollars, and why it’s completely disingenuous to write off the retroactive changes as a necessary reaction to Covid-19. In the midst of all of this, the guys are still bringing you their picks for the best decks in BO1 and BO3 for upcoming events. Plus, Gerry takes a victory la...

A Huge Weekend of Ikoria Standard!

May 14, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

With two massive Standard tournaments on the docket this weekend, Gerry and Bryan got together to break down all the best decks. What successful archetype is Gerry finally ready to turn his back on? Does Bryan think Temur Adventures is here to stay? What off the radar aggro deck looks like it’s poised for a breakthrough? All this and more on this week’s episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Jeskai Lukka ...

Jeskai Lukka Is A Bad Deck (And Also Busted)

May 07, 2020 23:33 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

A meme deck quickly rose to the top of Standard, which left Gerry and Bryan reeling. How did this abomination, which completely ignores everything we've learned about Magic deck-building, get to be the best deck in Standard? It might be time we have to unlearn everything we thought was true. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Why Jeskai Lukka is bad - 3:00 Misconceptions - 14:50 Matchups - 30:15 Growth Spi...

Modern after Ikoria

May 01, 2020 03:29 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Gerry and Bryan are back with an Arena Decklists’ classic: the Modern Deck Dump! Everyone knows Lurrus is public enemy #1 in Modern right now, but what else has Ikoria done to shake up the format? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Shadow - 11:12 RG Atarka - 13:11 Goblins - 16:35 Mono-Blue Tron - 18:45 UR Lutri - 19:54 GW Heliod - 22:10 GB Lurrus - 24:25 Abzan Lurrus - 26:36 Yorion - 2...

Ikoria’s Companions Are Completely Fine (In Standard)

April 23, 2020 22:52 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Have we ever seen such an enormous shake-up in every format due to a single set (or mechanic)? Gerry and Bryan break down each major constructed format but mostly discuss how Standard’s companion hype won’t last forever. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Standard - 3:54 Fires - 17:24 Gyruda - 18:17 Yorion - 22:02 Winota - 28:15 Flash - 30:43 Thoughts on Standard Gameplay - 33:52 Pioneer - 44:19 Modern -...

Ikoria Top 10!

April 17, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

After building a ton of new decks, Bryan and Gerry come together to form their Top 10 list for Ikoria, Lair of Behemoths. What card shot up their rankings in record time? What hyped cards didn’t even make the cut? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Gerry's #10 - 7:16 Bryan's #10 - 13:01 Gerry's #9 - 19:23 Bryan's #9 - 21:40 Gerry's #8 - 26:55 Bryan's #8 - 32:40 Bryan's #7 - 38:55 Gerry'...

Can Ikoria Compete With Standard’s Broken Engines?

April 10, 2020 00:37 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In this MONSTER episode, Gerry and Bryan cover the first wave of Ikoria previews. In a vacuum, the set has a ton to offer but will it be enough to compete with Standard’s top tier? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt - 10:09 Narset of the Ancient Way - 16:10 General Kudro of Drannith - 19:42 Offspring's Revenge - 24:03 Song of Creation - 27:22 Sprite Dragon - 33:04 Emergent Ultimatum ...

Michael Majors Returns!

April 02, 2020 23:02 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

As a founding member of the podcast, Gerry and Bryan welcome back Michael Majors with open arms. He recently left his position at Wizards of the Coast and shares why, what he learned, and what his future in content creation will entail. As a master of deckbuilding and theory, Michael's return is the most exciting news for the Magic community in quite some time. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patr...

Ramping Up Our Standard Coverage

March 27, 2020 01:35 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Following a massive expansion of digital organized play, Gerry and Bryan find themselves drawn back into Standard. They’re breaking down the results from the first wave of Arena qualifiers. Do you have to play Uro to have a chance in this format? What former top-tier deck put up an absolutely miserable conversion rate? Plus, a bonus look at Pioneer and Modern events from Magic Online! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi ...

Magic in a New World

March 20, 2020 01:23 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Gerry and Bryan planned to return to regularly scheduled programming this week, but the news just wouldn’t cooperate. After a rash of cancellations due to COVID-19, the future of Magic changed in an instant. While everyone’s primary focus should be on health and safety, the guys are optimistic that Magic can still play a role in our lives. They offer advice for improving your play in the absence of a competitive scene, and talk about how they intend to pass the time until we are all brought b...

Coronavirus, B&R, And Everything Else

March 12, 2020 23:33 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Gerry and Bryan sit down to discuss Magic’s latest B&R update and how it affects each format. First they have to talk about the massive impact of #coronavirus on competitive Magic. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: COVID 19 reactions - 1:17 B&R announcement - 18:40 Modern - 36:56 Azorius Stoneblade - 41:24 Standard - 54:28 Question of the week - 1:10:05 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube....

Big Shifts In Standard, Modern, And Pioneer

February 28, 2020 00:39 - 1 hour - 77 MB

With a plethora of events on the horizon, Gerry and Bryan check in with each major format in order to prepare you for your upcoming events. Can Azorius Control be stopped? What did stop Amulet Titan? Is anything better than Dimir Inverter? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Hunter Burton Memorial - 0:37 Standard - 9:22 Pioneer - 33:41 Modern - 49:24 Question of the week - 1:15:34 arenadecklists.gg patre...

The GOAT And Brewing To Beat Pioneer’s Top Tier

February 21, 2020 01:06 - 1 hour - 92 MB

With Worlds in the books, is it time to change our opinions on who is the greatest player of all time? Gerry says no! Plus, they comb through one of the latest Pioneer deck dumps looking for new brews and new technology. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Is PV the GOAT? - 1:45 Pioneer - 18:31 Mono-Red - 30:58 Simic Ramp - 34:54 U/W Spirits - 36:07 Bant Hexproof - 37:41 G/B Stompy - 42:19 Mono-Green Aggro - 43...

The Azorius Control VS Temur Rec Grudge Match

February 14, 2020 00:12 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Opinions on the Azorius VS Temur matchup are divisive, so Gerry and Bryan set out to find the truth! They streamed their testing process to their Patrons and now discuss the matchup in-depth, what matters, and how each archetype should be built going forward. 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.c...

Pioneer Prep for Patrons in Phoenix

February 07, 2020 00:40 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

In the aftermath of the biggest weekend in Pioneer history, Gerry and Bryan answer their Patrons' burning questions about Pioneer leading into MagicFest Phoenix. Is Niv-Mizzet down for the count? What are the best secondary win conditions in Dimir Inverter? Did Pioneer just become the new Modern overnight? All these questions and more, answered on this week's episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Deck s...

Theros Broke Every Format

January 31, 2020 03:13 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

We finally return to tournaments this weekend! Gerry and Bryan keep you up to date on what’s been happening in Standard, Modern, and Pioneer for SCG Richmond and the PTs in Brussels and Nagoya. Get their picks for each format! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Standard - 4:14 Modern - 30:58 Pioneer - 1:01:30 Question of the week - 1:24:48 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklis...

Theros Beyond Death Standard Tier List

January 24, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Gerry and Bryan have been playing a ton of Standard on MTG Arena and are ready to share what the format looks like, what the best decks are, and how to build them. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Tier 1 decks - 3:54 Mono-Black Devotion - 14:37 Simic Ramp - 20:04 Mono-White - 27:20 Tier 2 - 44:29 Gruul Aggro - 57:56 Temur Elementals - 1:05:48 Blue Devotion - 1:07:38 Izzet Phoenix - 1:13:54 Izzet Breach - ...

Theros Beyond Death Top 10!

January 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

After building a ton of new decks, Bryan and Gerry come together to form their Top 10 list for Theros Beyond Death. What card shot up their rankings in record time? What hyped cards didn’t even make the cut? Listen and find out! For a behind the scenes look at the creation of this Top 10, be sure to check out their pre-show discussion, available only at patreon.com/arenadecklists Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Tim...

The Best Decks in Standard for MCQ Weekend

January 10, 2020 00:53 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Gerry and Bryan have stayed plugged in to Standard and are ready to bring their metagame analysis to the table prior to this weekend’s Arena MCQ. What top tier decks have rapidly plummeted down the ranks? What surprising option from the past do the guys think it’s time to bring back? Listen now and get ready to score your invite! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Arena PTQ - 1:31 Standard - 12:15 Jeskai Fires...

Is Theros Beyond Death Another Eldraine?

January 03, 2020 11:40 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

New year, new previews! Gerry and Bryan comb through the revealed Theros cards and share their thoughts. Does Elspeth make white playable? Is Gray Merchant busted? Will Heliod break Pioneer? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Banishing Light - 4:10 Daxos, Blessed by the Sun - 5:25 Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis - 8:00 Heliod, Sun-Crowned - 13:06 Idyllic Tutor - 19:56 The Birth of Meletis - 21:30 Revoke Existence -...

The Past, Present, And Future Of The Arena Decklists Podcast

December 27, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

Gerry and Bryan chat about everything they’ve learned over the last few years and where they’re headed in the future. Seeking happiness, how you should be interacting with OP, how to become a content creator, and their plans for 2020 are all topics that make this a can’t miss episode. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: GP Portland - 0:26 Standard - 16:31 Life & MTG outlook - 34:22 2019 OP reflections - 1:1...

The Only Two Decks To Play In Standard AND Pioneer

December 20, 2019 22:49 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Gerry and Bryan are heading to Grand Prix Portland! They have their sights set on the main event but also plan on hitting up the PTQs if things don't go their way. They've narrowed down their options and are in agreement on what archetypes to play but maybe not about the details... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Pioneer bans - 4:06 Decks besides U/W Control - 9:24 Standard Jund Cat - 28:49 Other decks ...

MCVII In Review And Pioneer Simic Devotion Deep Dive

December 12, 2019 22:49 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

It's been a busy week! With #MCVII in the books, Standard is destined to change, but by how much? Food won the tournament but didn't fare well overall. Also, Gerry casually broke Pioneer. Get the inside scoop on Simic Devotion and the matchup breakdown! https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/thompson-article/ Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: MCVII Standard - 4:06 Simic Devotion breakdown - 20:31...

Breaking Down ALL #MCVII Decklists

December 06, 2019 19:19 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

Breaking Down ALL #MCVII Decklists #MCVII is this weekend, and all 67 decklists are released! Gerry and Bryan look at every single decklist in the tournament, breaking down card choices, the metagame, and which decklists you should be watching during the event. https://www.magic.gg/news/all-mythic-championship-vii-standard-decklists Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: MCVII metagame breakdown - 8:26 Esper...

What to Play in Standard and Pioneer

November 29, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

The metagames for both formats finally set, so Gerry and Bryan get to work figuring out what they should be playing in each format. Gerry even made the finals of a Pioneer PTQ with his deck of choice! Plus, there's some general theory talk you absolutely can't miss. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Standard - 2:13 Pioneer - 40:06 Question of the week - 1:04:32 About the "Mental Health with Noah Weil" ep...

Jund Cat and MTG's New Standard

November 22, 2019 05:55 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

In the wake of bans and the massive Twitch Rivals tournament, what does Standard look like? Cat/Oven seems great (and was Bryan's deck of choice), but Jeskai Fires and Temur Reclamation were incredibly popular too. Where does Standard go from here? Bryan's Jund Cat Deck Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv5cYr9plFY Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Standard bans - 3:43 Bryan's Twitch Rivals list - 15...

Mental Health With Noah Weil

November 20, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

In this bonus episode, Gerry is joined by Noah Weil to discuss a topic that's incredibly important to both of them -- mental health. They share their own experiences dealing with mental health issues, what they've learned as a result, and how they hope to destigmatize it in the future. Edit: From 1:07:30-1:13:30, Noah told a story involving a judge call, which wasn't an accurate representation. I believed him, likely because he used discriminatory language to describe the judge in question, ...

Standard, Modern, and Pioneer Technology

November 14, 2019 23:24 - 1 hour - 93 MB

With two of the biggest tournaments of the year happening on back-to-back weeks, Gerry and Bryan have been going deep into each constructed format. Despite casting #SCGCON instead of playing, Bryan thinks he might have broken it... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: MCV - 1:28 Where does Standard go from here? - 22:19 Modern - 29:28 Pioneer - 1:07:57 Questions of the week - 1:28:21

Pioneer Post-Bans With @HS_Orange

November 08, 2019 02:52 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Gerry recruits Hearthstone pro @HS_Orange to talk Pioneer. Orange got his professional gaming start in Magic and has been crushing the Pioneer format online. Gerry asks Orange about the format in general, the B&R list, how to test the format, and lessons he learned from playing HS at the highest level.

Standard is Exploitable, Plus Pioneer

October 31, 2019 22:08 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Standard is broken but Gerry and Bryan are ready to exploit that! When the best deck maindecks Noxious Grasp, what should you be playing? Also, coverage of the Pioneer format continues!

The Best Decks for Post-Field Standard, Plus the Pioneer Tier List

October 25, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Gerry and Bryan share their recommendations for the Arena PTQ this weekend and then, by popular demand, they talk more #mtgpioneer. They have the early tier list for the format!

Modern After #MTGELD

October 18, 2019 05:55 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

The first Modern results after #MTGELD are in! Is Urza broken or is everyone wrong? Why is Oko everywhere? Is Amulet Titan suddenly good? Gerry and Bryan break it all down. twitter.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists patreon.com/arenadecklists Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: MC5 - 1:05 Modern - 11:32 Neobrand - 21:32 Oko in Amulet - 31:09 Once Upon a Time - 35:44 Control - 57:07 Question of...

Bant Golos Deep Dive

October 11, 2019 05:47 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Gerry and Bryan do what they do best, which is go deep on the best deck in Standard! Which version is the best? What's the best plan for the mirror? What's good against it? arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Why is Golos so powerful? - 6:53 Mirror breakers - 26:52 Maindeck slots - 38:44 Bad matchups? - 58:15...

The #MTGELD Standard Tier List

October 03, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Throne of Eldraine is here and the AD crew has been in the trenches figuring out what the deck to play is in Standard. In Bryan's case, he's been defining the metagame almost single-handedly! Find out what they think are the best decks for this weekend. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Fandom Legends - 4:16 Golos - 11:55 Simic - 24:04 Fire of Invention - 34:25 Adventures - 41:02 Mono-red - 50:53 Esper da...

Untitled Goose Podcast

September 26, 2019 23:25 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

The Goose is loose! Gerry and Bryan review the MTG Arena Streamer Showcase event and talk about where Standard is going, which cards went up in their rankings, and which cards went down after seeing #MTGELD in action. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Fires of Invention - 9:19 Irencrag Pyromancer - 19:40 Questing Beast - 28:25 Rankle, Master of Pranks - 36:24 The Great Henge - 40:20 Dance of the Manse -...

Throne of Eldraine Top 10s!

September 20, 2019 03:33 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

#MTGELD previews haven't quite concluded, but Gerry and Bryan are ready to call it. They have their Top 10 lists, some honorable mentions, and a ton of excitement for Eldraine Standard. Come listen to what they've been working on! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Honorable mentions - 9:16 Gerry's #10 - 23:04 Bryan's #10 - 24:24 Gerry's #9 - 27:01 Bryan's #9 - 28:54 Gerry's #8 - 31:43 Bryan's #8 - 37:38 G...

The Best #MTGELD Previews and the Modern Tier List

September 13, 2019 00:13 - 2 hours - 113 MB

[PODCAST] The Best #MTGELD Previews and the Modern Tier List Gerry and Bryan check in on #MTGELD previews. Two cards seem particularly absurd in Modern. After that, it's time to establish the Modern tier list after the recent shake-ups. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Charming Prince - 1:42 Hypnotic Sprite - 5:23 Robber of the Rich - 9:11 Lochmere Serpent - 13:53 Emry, Lurker of the Loch - 18:51 Murder...

Throne of Eldraine Previews

September 06, 2019 09:12 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

The first previews for #MTGELD are here! If you missed the live episode, you can listen to Gerry and Bryan talk about Adventure, Adamant, Food, Garruk, Oko, Knights, Rankle, Brawl, and more. We're now on YouTube! youtube.com/arenadecklists Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Bake into a Pie - 4:26 Slaying Fire - 5:22 Silverflame Ritual - 7:38 Embereth Paladin - 8:31 Beanstalk Giant - 10:03 Piper of the Sw...

First Stoneforge Decklists!

September 02, 2019 23:42 - 3 hours - 166 MB

Magic Online posted the first decklists on Friday, so Gerry and Bryan waited to record last week's episode until those lists were up. If you missed it live, you can hear their first reactions to the post B&R Modern decklists, many of which featured Stoneforge Mystic. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Standard - 1:53 Modern - 7:21 Neoform - 7:53 Devoted Druid - 9:43 Dredge - 11:25 U/W - 14:54 W/B Eldrazi -...

B&R Ramifications

August 29, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

In case you missed us recording this LIVE on Twitch, you can listen to Gerry and Bryan discuss the B&R changes. What's up with the Rampaging Ferocidon unban? We expected Hogaak to get the axe, but Faithless Looting? Plus, the early front-runners for Stoneforge Mystic! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: B & R announcement - 3:03 Modern shakeup - 12:43 Question from chat - 50:34

How to Approach a Format with an Obvious Best Deck

August 23, 2019 05:53 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

When the best deck is obvious, what do you do? Those formats often contain ways to gain easy edges, and Gerry and Bryan lay out the guidelines for when you should play the best deck or something that beats it.

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