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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GAM E104 - A Mammoth Modern Episode
November 23, 2018 05:19 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBGerry and Bryan didn’t plan on talking about Modern for almost two hours, but here we are. Not only is there the data from GP Atlanta (courtesy of @averybigbear), but there’s been a constant metagame shift, a couple new archetypes, and a Modern decklist dump to cover. If you wanted help selecting your deck for GP Portland, SCGCON, or any other Modern tournament, look no further! Music: Intro music Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396) • ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata ...
Head GAMs E14 - Top Tier Competition w/ Gerry Thompson
November 19, 2018 02:46 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the fourteenth episode of Head GAMs! How do you prepare for one of the biggest competitions of your year? We brought in one of the best Magic: The Gathering players in the world, Gerry Thompson, to talk about his approach prior to, during, and after his toughest tournaments. If you’re not a Magic player, fear not! The techniques discussed here are applicable across all forms of competition! If you’d like to learn more about how you can support the Head GAMs po...
GAM E103 - Pro Tour GRN Lied to Us
November 16, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBSix Boros decks in the Top 8 of PT GRN might seem scary, but the data tells a different story. Gerry and Bryan go through the data collected by @jaredlunsford and see who the real winners from the PT were. Here’s a hint: It ain’t Boros. Music: Intro music Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396) • ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata Outro music Final Fantasy Tactics (OC Remix #3757) • ReMixers: sschafi1, Tiago Rodrigues, PirateCrab, Marc Papeghin, Jordan Chin | Composers:...
Head GAMs E13 - Listener Responses
November 12, 2018 03:29 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the thirteenth episode of Head GAMs! This episode is all about our listeners, and the hosts are taking the time to review listener responses to questions relating to our last two months of episodes. For fresh information regarding sleep, nutrition, strengths, weaknesses, and burnout, check out this cast! You can find out how to participate in similar episodes in the future and support the Head GAMs podcast over at www.patreon.com/HeadGAMsPodcast Contact and ...
GAM E102 - Bryan Tries to Guess Gerry’s Pro Tour Deck
November 09, 2018 17:05 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this special pre-Pro Tour episode, Bryan takes over the hosting duties! Gerry takes Bryan through his PT testing process and discusses the pros and cons of each archetype, including the deck Gerry broke the format with for all of two days. Since then, Boros Tokens showed up and ruined everything. At the end, Bryan takes a stab at what Gerry submitted for the tournament. Will he guess correctly? Intro music Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396) • ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Ken...
Head GAMs E12 - Jonathan's Favorite Studies
November 05, 2018 03:26 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the twelfth episode of Head GAMs! In a long-awaited episode, Jonathan is leading Bryan (and our listeners) through some of his favorite studies and tidbits relating to performance psychology. From the health-related benefits of optimism, to the physiological study of visualization, you won’t believe what some of Jonathan’s favorite studies have revealed! As always, Jonathan is quick to suggest potential uses for these facts in training and preparation regimens....
GAM E101 - What the Double GP Results Mean for Standard
November 02, 2018 16:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBA pair of Standard Grand Prix means over 60 decklists to peruse and two wildly different winner’s metagames to compare. Gerry and Bryan waste no time in dissecting the results, why it went down the way it did, and what it means going forward. Bryan also discusses his GP New Jersey experience with Izzet Arclight. What worked, what didn’t, and how to tune the deck are all things you need to know. While Bryan was busy in NJ, Gerry was playing Magic Online with the same deck and weighs in with ...
GAM E100 - Meet Your World Champion
October 31, 2018 06:17 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBIn this benchmark, incredible episode, Gerry and Bryan welcome reigning World Champion Javier Dominguez to the podcast, fresh off his Top 4 finish at GP Lille. They discuss Javier’s incredible run the last few years, his gaming history, and how to got to be where he is now. If you want to know how a World Champion approaches competitive gaming, you can’t miss this episode. Music: Witcher 3 - Kaer Morhen Contact and Support: https://twitter.com/g3rryt https://twitter.com/bryango https://tw...
GAM E99 - How to Pick a Deck for GP New Jersey, Featuring Josh Cho
October 26, 2018 05:03 - 1 hour - 110 MBPicking a Standard deck is tough these days. Is Golgari by far the best? Is it Selesnya’s time to reclaim glory? Has Mono-Red Aggro been a sleeper this whole time? Gerry and Bryan have Josh Cho join the show to discuss Standard, what they like, where the format is headed, and what to play this weekend. By the end of the episode, all three are on the same page! Music: Jamestown - Chyptune Timestamps: Decks we're leaning towards - 3:46 Golgari - 12:42 Jeskai Control - 27:51 U/R Arclight Pho...
Head GAMs E11 - Psychological Strengths
October 22, 2018 02:34 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the eleventh episode of Head GAMs! As promised, the hosts are continuing the discussion from last week’s episode, but this time they are focused on their greatest psychological strengths. What one aspect of Bryan’s psychological makeup has been most instrumental in shaping his approach to life? Why is Jonathan able to find success dealing with adverse times? How have these strengths improved not only the hosts’ lives, but also their approach to competitive perf...
GAM E98 - Everything About Golgari, Including How to Beat It
October 19, 2018 05:29 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBGolgari is the deck to beat in Standard! Gerry and Bryan dissect the winning lists, talk about what they like and dislike, and where they would take Golgari moving forward. They also discuss what the other top decks can do to have a better chance against Golgari. What decks should you stay away from and which look poised for a breakout? Timestamps: Music: Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo - Character Select Golgari's Dominance - 5:00 Control Decks - 28:01 GW - 49:46 Question of the Week - 1:03:...
Head GAMs E10 - Psychological Weaknesses
October 15, 2018 03:33 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the tenth episode of Head GAMs! The hosts kick off the show by discussing a surprising aspect of last week’s cast that generated a groundswell of support and interest amongst Head GAMs listeners. Then it’s on to the main topic, as both Bryan and Jonathan reveal and discuss what they consider to be their biggest psychological weaknesses. They hold nothing back, sharing some of their own regrettable moments as they try to inspire listeners to work on their own fa...
GAM E97 - Analyzing the Second Wave of Standard GRN Decklists
October 12, 2018 06:08 - 1 hour - 161 MBYou asked for it, so you got it! Gerry and Bryan tackle this week's mammoth decklist dump that contains 51 (!) unique decks. They'll be back to their normal metagame analysis next week, but this was too good of an opportunity to pop up. If you like Standard technology, brews, metagame discussion, and talk of what's over-performing or under-performing (and that's why you're here, right?), you don't want to miss this nearly two hour long episode. Decklist dump: https://magic.wizards.com/en/ar...
Head GAMs E9 - Sleep and Nutrition, Continued
October 07, 2018 21:17 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the ninth episode of Head GAMs! Didn’t get enough sleep after our last episode? No worries, the hosts continue last week’s discussion, picking up with some unanswered questions. Can you really learn in your sleep? How do prescription drugs affect sleep? Jonathan then gives a helpful guide for evaluating the quality of your own sleep. Finally, the show closes with some brief tips for making sure your nutrition is optimized at your next competition. Try these tip...
GAM E96 - Analyzing the First Winners from GRN Standard
October 05, 2018 06:50 - 1 hour - 108 MBGuilds of Ravnica is out on Magic Online and the first results are in! Gerry and Bryan analyze the 5-0 metagame, deck by deck, all the while discussing their own experiences in Standard. If you're playing a tournament this weekend (or just want a head start in the format) you can't miss this one! Music: Mega Man 11 Fuse Man Theme Timestamps MTG Arena - 3:37 Goblins - 7:21 Golgari - 10:37 Boros - 17:36 Mono Blue - 22:13 U/W Control - 24:45 Boros Angels - 28:54 Golgari Bryan's list -...
Head GAMs E8 - Goodnight Sweet Podcast
September 30, 2018 21:12 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWake up people! Bryan and Jonathan are back for the eighth episode of Head GAMs! The hosts are putting on their pajamas, getting comfy, and leading a talk about settling down for a good night’s sleep. Why do so many of us treat sleep as an afterthought, when it has such a dramatic effect on our performance? What happens to us physiologically when we are sleep deprived? Are there potential solutions available for those among us who are problem sleepers? Bryan talks through his own historical p...
GAM E95 - Gerry's Worlds Experience and Dispelling "Week 1" Myths
September 28, 2018 05:41 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWe try to not be a drama podcast, but Gerry's experience at the World Championship is something that must be talked about. Bryan had some personal questions regarding the weekend that he'd been pondering, and Gerry is happy to answer them. They also delve into the various myths surrounding the release of a new set. Is it strategically correct to play aggro or at least be proactive? How does having all purpose answers like Assassin's Trophy change the equation? Music: Braid Timestamps: Ge...
Head GAMs E7 - Burnout
September 24, 2018 03:39 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the seventh episode of Head GAMs! This week, the hosts are talking through their own experiences with burnout in the professional and competitive realm. After defining exactly what the term means, the hosts give helpful tips for identifying burnout in ourselves and others. Bryan then posits a controversial opinion regarding what he sees as a common and unjustified response to competitive burnout. And finally, as always, Jonathan has some concrete steps we can t...
GAM E94 - Our GRN Top 10s
September 21, 2018 06:29 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThe full Guilds of Ravnica preview is up, so it means time to do call our Top 10s from the set! Gerry and Bryan agree on a lot of things, but the top of their GRN lists aren’t it. Music: Undertale Bryan's honorable mention - 3:49 Gerry's honorable mention - 8:32 Gerry's #10 - 9:31 Bryan's #10 - 13:11 Gerry's #9 - 15:14 Bryan's #9 - 19:48 Gerry's #8 - 23:00 Bryan's #8 - 24:47 Gerry's #7 - 27:25 Gerry's #6 - 31:13 Bryan's #6 - 33:27 Gerry's #5 - 36:36 Bryan's #4 - 41:31 Bryan's #3 - 42:38 Ge...
Head GAMs E6 - Listening to our Listeners
September 17, 2018 04:13 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the sixth episode of Head GAMs! This week, the hosts sent out questions related to past show topics to a bunch of listeners. Join Bryan and Jonathan as they explore and discuss listener responses related to past failures, issues with motivation, and so much more. If you’d like to participate in the next listener focused show, we’ve got good news for you. There are a limited number of participation slots available as a reward over on our brand-new Patreon page!...
GAM E93 - The Best Guilds of Ravnica Cards
September 14, 2018 05:08 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIt’s preview season and, as expected from a Ravnica set, the hits don’t stop coming! Join Gerry and Bryan as they tackle cards like the format defining Assassin’s Trophy, the difficult to evaluate Dream Eater, Vraska, Niv-Mizzet, Izoni, and everything else. Music : Celeste Timestamps: Assassin's Trophy - 3:29 Vraska, Golgari Queen - 6:49 Find Finality - 10:45 District Guide - 14:17 Izoni, Thousand-Eyed - 19:21 Molderhulk - 21:35 Nullhide Ferox - 24:28 Mausoleum Secrets - 27:41 Midnight Re...
Head GAMs E5 - Motivation
September 10, 2018 03:25 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the fifth episode of Head GAMs! The listeners have spoken again, and they asked us to spend this week’s episode discussing motivation. How does motivation relate to self-determination theory? What’s the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? How can we tap into our core values to provide us the motivation to pursue self-improvement? All this and more on this episode of Head GAMs! Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ National Suicide Hotlin...
GAM E92 - Guilds of Ravnica Card By Card
September 07, 2018 14:23 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThe first wave of Guilds of Ravnica previews are out, and we cover them all! From mechanics to manabases, everything is covered. Music: Donkey Kong Country 2 Timestamps: New mechanics - 0:58 The mana - 8:31 Legion Warboss - 12:33 Ral, Izzet Viceroy - 16:29 Thought Erasure - 20:42 Underrealm Lich - 26:43 Emmara, Soul of the Accord - 30:11 Boros Challenger - 33:54 Quasiduplicate - 35:12 Sinister Sabotage - 37:43 Macabre Hatchery - 38:48 Impervious Greatwurm - 40:20 Firemind's Research - 41:...
Head GAMs E4 - Impostor Syndrome
September 03, 2018 09:09 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the fourth episode of Head GAMs! This week, listeners chose the topic of discussion via Twitter poll, and people wanted to hear all about Impostor Syndrome. How does Jonathan define Impostor Syndrome? Who among us is suffering from this pervasive form of self-doubt? How does Impostor Syndrome affect our ability to perform, and what can we do to overcome this mode of thinking? Bryan and Jonathan share experiences from their own battles with Impostor Syndrome and...
GAM E91 - Unlock
August 31, 2018 00:09 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIt’s the week before preview season, and that means it’s perfect time for a “level up” episode, heavily inspired by the workings of Michael Majors! Gerry and Bryan talk about decks from Magic’s past that seemingly showed up out of nowhere, even though the pieces were there the whole time. They make the case for devouring information and not dismissing anything, even if it’s not quite there yet, in the hopes that their listeners can be on the forefront of technology. What do each of these d...
Head GAMs E3 - We're Talking About Practice
August 26, 2018 23:22 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the third episode of Head GAMs! This week, the hosts are talking about practice. Not a game… practice. The discussion starts with the oft-cited “10,000 hour” rule. Does it really take 10,000 hours to become an expert at something? Jonathan then introduces his four-step system for effective practice and references his experience working with some of the top esports competitors in the world, including stories about how the best of the best practice their craft. Y...
GAM E90 - The Secrets That Will Help You Win Your RPTQ
August 24, 2018 04:23 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBDespite having to drop out of Grand Prix Los Angeles due to a migraine, Gerry learned two key secrets to winning in Standard. While it might be too late for him to utilize that knowledge, it’s perfect timing for those trying to win an RPTQ in the coming weeks. Even Bryan is on board! For those playing Modern this weekend, Bryan shares his perfect metagame deck. Oddly enough, Gerry agrees with him! The GAM Podcast is in perfect harmony this week. Music: Starcraft Protoss Victory Theme Time...
Head GAMs E2 - Optimizing Failure
August 20, 2018 06:27 - 50 minutes - 35 MBBryan and Jonathan are back for the second episode of Head GAMs! This week, the hosts are talking about coping with failure. Bryan talks through one of his greatest failures, as Jonathan clues him in on exactly what is happening in the brain when humans experience failure. How does failure relate to the five stages of grief? What are some exercises you can do during a potential failure to help avert disaster? Should failure be an essential part of your practice routines? All of this and more ...
GAM E89 - Everything About Turbo Fog
August 17, 2018 07:25 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBBryan has been working hard on perfecting Turbo Fog for Grand Prix Los Angeles. Some, including Gerry, have thought Turbo Fog was dead now that people know about it, but Bryan disagrees! They talk about Standard's winners and losers heading into the weekend, but after that, it's all Turbo Fog, all the time. Gerry plays devil's advocate, grilling Bryan on each of his card choices and the viability of Turbo Fog in general. Music: Scott Pilgrim vs the World Time stamps: Announcements - 1:47 ...
Head GAMs E1 – Intros and the Quickest Roads to Mental Improvement
August 13, 2018 05:34 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Head GAMs! Jonathan Carter is an accomplished performance psychology consultant who has worked with some of the best in e-sports. Bryan Gottlieb is a guy who talks a bunch. Together, they want to make you great at everything. Head GAMs is a discussion of the mental aspects of competition. No matter how you compete, Head GAMs will do its best to help you take your mental game to the next level! In this first episode, the hosts introduce themselves and di...
GAM E88 - The Future of Standard, Modern, and Legacy
August 09, 2018 23:35 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWith PT25A finally in the books, it's time to look ahead to future events, like GP Orlando and GP Brussels, and how PT25A is going to shape them. While Gerry's team had a dismal performance, was it because of their deck choices? If Gerry or Bryan were playing this weekend, what would be their weapon? This week's show wraps up with some HUGE announcements that you won't want to miss. Make sure you stick around for the entire episode! Music: Persona 4 Arena Time Stamps: Limited on the Pro T...
GAM E87 - Breaking PT25A
August 03, 2018 15:15 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBGAM E87 - Breaking PT25A The decklists are submitted and it’s time to battle! Gerry thinks he may have broken the format for PT25A and Bryan has many questions! The decks Gerry, Josh Cho, and Matt Severa settled on might surprise you, but they needed to make bold decisions to gain an edge. Get an update on what’s happening in each format and what’s going to stand out at PT25A in this all-encompassing episode. Music: Tactics Ogre Timestamps: Team Pro Tours - 7:29 Standard - 19:49 Moder...
GAM E86 - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The GAM Podcast
July 31, 2018 17:07 - 3 hours - 128 MBGAM E86 - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The GAM Podcast Ever wanted to know who would replace Gerry or Bryan if they left the cast? Thanks to our wonderful Patrons from Patreon.com/thegampodcast, we now do five episodes per month. In this bonus episode, Gerry and Bryan solicited questions from The GAM Podcast Discord channel. They. Answered. Them. All. In this mammoth episode, you get to hear Gerry’s and Bryan’s takes on coverage, relationships, pizza, and everything in betwe...
GAM E85 - Going Deeper In Modern
July 27, 2018 03:21 - 1 hour - 57 MBFor the first time ever, Gerry and Bryan take a deep dive into the Modern Magic Online decklists. They discuss each of the 46 decklists, talking about what they like and dislike, while also giving their opinion on each deck’s place in the format. From Vengevine to Death’s Shadow and Cragganwick Cremator to Erayo, this is an episode Modern players won’t want to miss! Music: Demon's Crest Timestamps: Goblins - 3:10 G/R stuff - 10:09 Infect - 15:27 KCI - 17:10 Mono-Blue Tron - 21:20 Dredgev...
GAM E84 - The Sleeper Decks Of Core Set 2019 Standard
July 20, 2018 04:10 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBGoblin Chainwhirler is unplayable! Nah, just kidding, but it does seem to be just another great card in a sea of great cards. Is the reign of Goblin Chainwhirler finally over? Has Steel Leaf Champion taken the throne? How do Nicol Bolas, Sai, and the rest of Core Set 2019’s all-stars fit into the mix? Is Paradoxical Outcome the real deal? Gerry and Bryan cover all this, plus the Core Set 2019 card that’s poised to have the biggest impact in Modern! Music: We Love Katamari Timestamps: ...
GAM E83 - Taking A Hard Look At The First Core Set 2019 Standard Results
July 12, 2018 22:17 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBCore Set 2019 is officially out on Magic Online and the brewers have been doing work! Gerry and Bryan take a deep dive into the first 17 decklists to go 5-0 on Magic Online and pick out their favorites for the upcoming weeks. Who was the big winner from Core Set 2019? Is Stitcher's Supplier as great as Gerry predicted? Is Nicol Bolas running amok? Where do you want to be going forward? The GAM Podcast answers all these questions and more. Music: Donkey Kong Country Decks we've been playin...
GAM E82 - Ten Modern Cards To Stay Away From
July 06, 2018 05:29 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThere’s more than one way to prepare for a tournament. Most of the time, you’ll narrow down your deck choice from among the best options, but what if you started in reverse? Gerry and Bryan break down the recent Modern events, talk about where the format is heading, and talk about things that absolutely won’t work in Modern going forward. None of your favorite decks are safe! Music: Cuphead Timestamps: GP Barcelona & SCGATL - 2:44 B&R Announcement - 12:39 Cards you shouldn't be playing in...
GAM E81 - Our Core Set 2019 Top 10s For Standard
June 28, 2018 05:19 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWith Core Set 2019 fully previewed, it's time to fully break down the set and talk about what looks good for Standard. Yes, there are Goblin Chainwhirler issues, but with the Standard metagame stabilizing and this set being chocked full of power, there will be cards from Core Set 2019 to make their way into Standard. Gerry and Bryan both have some surprises on their Top 10's. Can you guess which ones? Music: Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures Time Stamps Gerry's #10 - 5:53 Bryan's #1...
GAM E80 - Mardu, KCI, Infect, And More Core 2019 Previews
June 21, 2018 05:59 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBGrand Prix Las Vegas is in the books, and Krark-Clan Ironworks emerged victorious again. Gerry played trusty Mardu Pyromancer to a respectable 12-3 finish and shares his thoughts on the archetype. There was also the Modern PTQ on Magic Online that was won by... Goblins?! Infect is also silently crushing it, so where is Modern going next? Core 2019 continues to impress with reprints and new cards alike. Is there anything in the set that can contend with Goblin Chainwhirler?
GAM E79 - SCGCON, RPTQs, GP Las Vegas, and Core 2019 Previews!
June 15, 2018 04:08 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBDespite so many different events happening at the same time, The GAM Podcast aims to cover them all! Hear Gerry’s take on the B/U Midrange deck he played at the SCGINVI and his thoughts on Mardu Pyromancer leading up to Grand Prix Las Vegas. There’s also the RPTQ metagame and some talk about the first batch of cards previewed from the return to core sets.
GAM E78 - The Daddy Returns
June 14, 2018 06:25 - 1 hour - 60 MBThanks to our wonderful Patrons for helping us reach our stretch goal -- The GAM Podcast now happens five times a month! These episodes are meant to be timeless classics, either as "level up" episodes or those interviewing guests. With that in mind, The GAM Podcast is proud to present our first returning guest: Kevin "The Daddy" Jones! Kevin talks about his monumental run at Pro Tour Dominaria that ultimately lead to him finishing a heartbreaking 17th place. Join Gerry, Bryan, and Kevin as...
GAM E77 - How To Squander A Pro Tour And The Unified Standard Metagame
June 07, 2018 15:12 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAt Pro Tour Dominaria, Gerry blew a 3-0 start with a mediocre Standard record with R/B Midrange. Get his thoughts on the PT, the prevalence of red in general, and what to do going forward. Bryan spent the weekend glued to coverage, so he’s got his own thoughts on the matter as well. What’s more important is the RPTQs coming up and how to configure your team’s lineup. If you’re not sure what decks to play, The GAM Podcast has you covered! Music - Wave Race 64 Time Stamps PT Dominaria - 2:...
GAM E76 - The New Best Deck In Modern
June 01, 2018 10:11 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThere will be a Pro Tour Dominaria recap next week (and some recommendations for Team Unified Standard), but for now, it's time to talk Modern! Is Jeskai Control the best deck in the entire format? Despite what Bryan says, it sure as hell isn't Tron. What about Humans? Mardu Pyromancer? Where do all these decks stand at the moment and what's the deck to play for SCG Regionals? Gerry and Bryan share their picks for the weekend! There will be a Pro Tour Dominaria recap next week (and some rec...
GAM E75 - The GAM Podcast Goes To Toronto, Plus Finding The Truth
May 25, 2018 02:20 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBGerry and Bryan (along with Todd Anderson) teamed together for Grand Prix Toronto and learned plenty of valuable lessons along the way. Hear about what The GAM Toddcast chose to play in each format, why, and what they would change. After last weekend, Gerry is confident he may have broken the team constructed format and can’t wait to put it into practice. There’s also a nice rant about Finding The Truth, what that means, why matchup percentages are irrelevant, and how to utilize it in your ...
GAM E74 - Goblin Chainwhirler was a Mistake
May 18, 2018 00:31 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBW/B Aggro may have won the Magic Online PTQ, but R/B Aggro was the dominant force at Grand Prix Birmingham. Six copies made the Top 8 and eventually took it down, and that sort of success came seemingly out of nowhere. Gerry was on the ground floor at GP Birmingham, so he knows how it all went down. Goblin Chainwhirler is having a massive effect on Standard, to the point where Llanowar Elves may not be playable. Is Goblin Chainwhirler a more egregious Rampaging Ferocidon? How did this happe...
GAM E73 - W/B Vehicles Is Better Than You Think It Is.
May 11, 2018 01:20 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBDominaria has caused some massive shifts on the Standard landscape. White has completely supplanted black as the midrange and control color of choice, but why? And why should it have happened sooner? What should you be doing to combat this new format? Gerry and Bryan have the answer!
GAM E72 - The Scarab God is Unplayable
May 03, 2018 23:42 - 1 hour - 57 MBDominaria has caused some massive shifts on the Standard landscape. White has completely supplanted black as the midrange and control color of choice, but why? And why should it have happened sooner? What should you be doing to combat this new format? Gerry and Bryan have the answer!
GAM E71 - The First Week of Dominaria Standard
April 27, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThe first Magic Online results are in for Dominaria! Gerry and Bryan go through the first wave of decklists one-by-one, talking about what they like, what they dislike, and where you want to be heading into Week 1 of Dominaria Standard. Initial thoughts on Standard - 2:19 Mono-Blue - 9:36 R/B Aggro - 11:44 New Perspective - 12:57 Mono-white tokens - 13:49 U/W Eternalize -15:29 Esper Control - 16:32 G/R Dinos - 23:21 Sultai Constrictor - 24:16 G/B Saprolings - 25:19 Mono-red GPG - 27:01 Mard...
GAM E70 - Our Dominaria Top 10s!
April 20, 2018 02:05 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe full Dominaria set has been previewed and Gerry and Bryan are both excited! They each break down their top 10 picks from the set, but it easily could have been a top 30. As always, they both have some picks that will surprise you and each other. GP Hartford experience - 1:05 Gerry's #10 - 6:56 Bryan's #10 - 9:48 Gerry's #9 - 18:18 Bryan's #9 - 21:14 Gerry's #8 - 26:53 Bryan's #8 - 30:52 Gerry's #6 - 34:43 Bryan's #6 - 35:18 Gerry's #5 - 36:51 Bryan's #5 - 39:22 Gerry's #4 - 41:26 ...
GAM E69 - Selecting our Modern Decks for GP Hartford
April 13, 2018 18:36 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBGerry and Bryan quickly discuss Grand Prix Seattle, Gerry's Top 4 finish with R/B Aggro, and whether this Standard format was a success or not. The real meat of the episode is about Modern, Grand Prix Hartford, and how Bryan doesn't know what to play. Should he default to playing Karn again? GP Seattle - 2:15 Was this a successful Standard format? - 19:25 DOM spoilers - 22:31 GP Hartford deck choice - 27:12 Question of the week - 57:26 patreon.com/thegampodcast twitter.com/thegampodcast