Constructed Criticism Network
733 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsConstructed Criticism is a podcast network dedicated to improving at Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Cast 8: #MTGEldraine Simic Flash with @Nose_Ovr_Tail
September 24, 2019 03:13 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBSpencer is joined this week by the host of Hard Cast, Kevin Rosenberger to talk about Simic Flash going into
Homeward Path 49; Rotation Refresher
September 20, 2019 21:25 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week, I’m taking a look at the financial side of the upcoming rotation, and breaking down my process for
Common Knowledge 80: August Power Rankings
September 20, 2019 18:33 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBBrandon and Lobbert dissect the meta. Is there a shake-up just around the corner? We think so! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube
Constructed Criticism 296: Opportunity Cost of a Card
September 17, 2019 17:13 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism Spencer takes the week off and Mason and Trey dive deep on “Opportunity Cost”. Link
Homeward Path 48: Killing Your Darlings
September 14, 2019 16:09 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week, I’m taking a look at the mechanics of Throne of Eldraine, before turning an eye to our main
Constructed Criticism 295: Overcoming Self Doubt
September 11, 2019 01:57 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThis week the guys talk about Self Doubt and how to overcome it in #MTG Link to Oasis Ad Audio:
Common Knowledge 79: Fishelbrand
September 10, 2019 03:21 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBFishelbrand is a SWEET pauper storm deck made by Caleb Gannon is brewing. We also discuss how Magicfest Vegas went.
Homeward Path 47: The Fall of the (Ban) Hammer
September 07, 2019 18:12 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBRather than talk about the Banned and Restricted Update in complete detail and speculate on specifically Modern, I thought it
Constructed Criticism 294: Modern After #FREESTONEFORGE
September 05, 2019 18:23 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the guys dive deep on the decks they like in this new modern world. Link
Homeward Path 46: C-c-combo!
August 30, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn a triumphant return to the mobile studio (read: car), we’re breaking down combo decks. These decks get a lot
Mythic Cast Episode 7: Kethis Combo with @MGBaum89
August 29, 2019 03:33 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week Spencer is joined by Mike Greenbaum to talk about the Kethis Combo deck in standard. Decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2217229#paper Follow
Constructed Criticism 293: Legacy Power Rankings August
August 29, 2019 00:21 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week the guys talk about LEGACY! And all the things that are happening and give you a definitive ranking
Constructed Criticism 292: Feeling Prepared For An Event
August 21, 2019 00:08 - 1 hour - 115 MBMason and Trey discuss feeling prepared for an event in #MTG Check out Spencer’s stream at https://www.twitch.tv/ccmtg Check out Mason’s stream
Common Knowledge 78: 5 Card Blind & MCQ Prep
August 18, 2019 04:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWe’re holding a FREE 5 card blind tournament with a prize pool of $300! Tell everyone! Find details using the
Homeward Path 45: Casual to Competitive – Entering the Thunderdome
August 17, 2019 13:35 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, I’m taking a quick look at the Organized Play announcement, before turning attention to a topic that is,
Common Knowledge 77: July Power Rankings
August 15, 2019 00:47 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBWe’re back at it with a power rankings episode! What does the meta look like after the huge shake-ups in
Constructed Criticism 291: Identifying Areas of Improvement
August 13, 2019 22:20 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis week on the show Mason Spencer and Trey Talk about how to identify areas of improvement Check out
Mythic Cast Episode 6: The Best Deck in Standard with @Smi77y
August 11, 2019 16:54 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week @Smi77y is back! He talks about a deck he truly believes is the best deck in standard right
Homeward Path 44: Netdecking Pros and Con
August 10, 2019 14:07 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week, we tackle a debate that I honestly can’t believe is still raging. No matter where you fall on
Common Knowledge 76: M20
August 08, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBM20 brings upgrades and new toys! Brandon and Lobbert review their favorite new cards and discuss what they playing these
Constructed Criticism 290: How to Build a Sideboard Guide
August 07, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThis week on the show Mason Spencer and Trey Talk about how to build a sideboard! Check out Spencer’s stream
Homeward Path 43: Mythbusting Five Assumptions About Control
August 03, 2019 15:59 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, we take a very brief look at Mythic Championship Barcelona (or MC Hogaak) before diving into some of
Mythic Cast Episode 5: Jeskai Superfriends with @foilbasicmt
August 01, 2019 18:47 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on Mythic Cast Spencer is joined by Josh Egan to talk about Jeskai Super Friends and its spot
Constructed Criticism 289: Modern Power Rankings
July 31, 2019 04:28 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis week on the show Mason and Trey talk all things modern! Check out Spencer’s stream at https://www.twitch.tv/ccmtg Check out
Common Knowledge 75: Unification Part 2
July 28, 2019 20:30 - 5 MBPauper is now a sanctioned format and has been unified! We review the best of the new cards! Part 2/2
Constructed Criticism 288: Bant Scapeshift at GP Denver with @MightyLinguine
July 24, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we have The Mighty Linguine come on and talk about Bant Scapeshift Decklist for the
Common Knowledge 74: Unification Part 1
July 20, 2019 07:11 - 49 minutes - 46 MBPauper is now a sanctioned format and has been unified! We review the best of the new cards! Part 2/2
Homeward Path 42: Different Engines, Same Outcome
July 19, 2019 18:09 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week, I’m looking at some of the core tenants of competitive Magic, and exploring the multiple ways we can
Constructed Criticism 287: M20 Week 1 Power Ranking
July 18, 2019 23:47 - 1 hour - 122 MBhttps://youtu.be/n_x29RD36Cw This week on Constructed Criticism we talk about focus on the week one power rankings Check out Spencer’s stream
Mythic Cast Episode 4: Boros Feather with Intrepid_Guard
July 17, 2019 02:35 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBThis week on Mythic Cast Spencer is joined by John Baker to talk about Boros Feather and its new additions to make up one of the new top tier decks in Standard.
Temur Elementals Deck Tech with Snapkeep Arcade
July 14, 2019 19:07 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MB3 Chandra, Awakened Inferno (M20) 127 4 Breeding Pool (RNA) 246 2 Chandra, Acolyte of Flame (M20) 126 2 Chandra,
Homeward Path 41: Losing My Mind in the Midrange
July 12, 2019 23:05 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week, we’re looking at two very pleasant surprises that came up between last week and now, before doing a
Constructed Criticism 286: Focusing on your Strengths
July 10, 2019 05:28 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we talk about focusing on your strengths in Magic the Gathering. Check out Spencer’s stream
Mythic Cast Episode 3: Gateshift with @Yoman5
July 07, 2019 22:45 - 37 minutes - 35.9 MBSpencer is joined by @Yoman5 to discuss his Gateshift deck he has been climbing the ladder with. Decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2069146#paper Yoman’s
Homeward Path 40: Having a Plan of Attack (or Defense)
July 06, 2019 00:21 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBDiving further into the tournament report on YouTube, we’re looking at just how important it is to figure out a
Mythic Cast Episode 2: Bant Ramp with @ChuFalGames
July 03, 2019 19:12 - 48 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week on Mythic Cast Spencer talks with Chu from ChufalMTG about his run to Mythic with Bant Ramp and
Constructed Criticism 285: M20 Pick 2 Set Review
July 03, 2019 05:10 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis is the pick 2 set review! Check out Spencer’s stream at https://www.twitch.tv/ccmtg Check out Mason’s stream at twitch.tv/themasonclark Twitter:
Common Knowledge 73: Ramp
July 03, 2019 00:53 - 43 minutes - 40 MBBrandon and Lobbert highlight the best uses of ramp in pauper. There’s more than you would expect! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube
Homeward Path 39: Regarding Cantrips
June 28, 2019 15:10 - 38 minutes - 35 MBTaking a step back and looking at some fundamentals this week, we’re talking about a class of card that can
Common Knowledge 72: Arcum’s Astrolabe
June 27, 2019 05:03 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBBrandon and Lobbert discuss the next biggest thing in pauper, Arcum’s Astrolabe! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube (all): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRkU-y03GemLGni23ZUNGVQpiBp23jiw Email: [email protected] Show Twitter:
Constructed Criticism 284: M20 Previews
June 25, 2019 06:23 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week Trey and Mason talk about some cool and exciting cards from Magic 2020! Check out Spencer’s stream at
Common Knowledge 72: Arcum’s Astrolabe
June 25, 2019 05:09 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBBrandon and Lobbert discuss the next biggest thing in pauper, Arcum’s Astrolabe! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube (all): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRkU-y03GemLGni23ZUNGVQpiBp23jiw Email: [email protected] Show Twitter:
Mythic Cast Episode 1: Naya Feather with @Smi77y
June 23, 2019 18:56 - 37 minutes - 29.3 MBFor the first episode of Mythic Cast Spencer sits down with Smi77y to talk about his Naya Feather deck
Constructed Criticism 283: Modern Challenge Power Rankings
June 19, 2019 00:43 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis week the gang goes over the most recent modern challenge. Check out Spencer’s stream at https://www.twitch.tv/ccmtg Check out Mason’s
#QuestFor10 Esper Super Heroes in Standard
June 18, 2019 23:20 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBSpencer talks about his #QuestFor10 update with Esper Heroes and how things went. 4 Drowned Catacomb (XLN) 253 4 Glacial
Common Knowledge 71: UB Control
June 17, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBBrandon and Lobbert review the deck of the month, UB Control! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube (all): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRkU-y03GemLGni23ZUNGVQpiBp23jiw Email: [email protected]
Homeward Path 38: The Rules of (Card) Acquisition
June 16, 2019 03:29 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBBrett pops in this week to talk about some of the ways to help your Magic experience sustain itself. We’re
#MTGWar Gruul Midrange Standard Deck Tech
June 13, 2019 02:40 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBSpencer talks with SnapKeep Arcade about Gruul in #MTGWar Standard today. 1 Domri, Chaos Bringer (RNA) 166 8 Forest (RIX)
Common Knowledge 70: Modern Horizons
June 12, 2019 04:56 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBrandon and Lobbert talk about new pauper cards from Magic Horizons! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CommonKnowledge iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge/id1263653568?mt=2 Youtube (all): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRkU-y03GemLGni23ZUNGVQpiBp23jiw Email: [email protected]
Constructed Criticism 282: Listener Mail Bag
June 12, 2019 02:23 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis week Spencer and Mason answer listener questions Check out Spencer’s stream at https://www.twitch.tv/ccmtg Check out Mason’s stream at twitch.tv/themasonclark