Constructed Criticism
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsConstructed Criticism is the parent show of the network. A Weekly podcast that focuses on Constructed Magic and how to improve at the game each and every week. Constructed Criticism has a deep focus of #AlwaysImproving. We believe if you aren’t getting better you are getting worse and we always want to be improving ourselves to put ourselves in the best position to help our listeners do the same.
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Constructed Criticism 420: Sol Malka The Godfather of Midrange
August 16, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we are joined by the inventor of the Rock himself. Sol Malka Follow Sol:https://twitter.com/targetplayer Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/masoneclark_Abe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 The show is streamed live on Patreon ...
Constructed Criticism 419: Learning Legacy with Jarvis Yu
August 12, 2022 21:52 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThis week the cast is joined by #MTG #Legacy Streamer @Jarvis Yu to discuss Legacy right now. Sponsors:https://store.gglehi.com/?ref=ccmtghttps://puremtgo.com/ Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/masoneclark_Abe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 The show is str...
Constructed Criticism 418: Pioneer Mega Rankings
August 05, 2022 20:36 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week the cast dives deep into Pioneer Open Event: https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/11068 Sponsors:https://store.gglehi.com/?ref=ccmtghttps://puremtgo.com/ Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/masoneclark_Abe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 The show is s...
Constructed Criticism 417: What is Happening in Standard
July 28, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThe guys dive back into standard this week. Sponsors:https://store.gglehi.com/?ref=ccmtghttps://puremtgo.com/ Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/masoneclark_Abe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 The show is streamed live on Patreon each week:Patreon: https://www...
Constructed Criticism 416: Improving with Competitive Events
July 21, 2022 22:25 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week Abe and Mason are joined by former Co-Host of the show Quentinn Pearce to talk about the value of completive level events on your journey of improving at Magic. Sponsors:https://store.gglehi.com/?ref=ccmtghttps://puremtgo.com/ Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/masoneclark_Abe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itu...
Constructed Criticism 415: Macro Archetypes: Aggro
July 15, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 136 MBBe Aggressive b-e Aggressive CCMTG talks Aggro Time Stamps:Intro: 00:07Always Improving: 01:26Housekeeping: 23:20Main Topic: 25:51Patreon Question: 01:21:48Ending: 01:35 Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 The show...
Constructed Criticism 414: Mana Value
July 01, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 222 MBSpencer and Mason go over Mana Value in #MTG Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 The show is streamed live on Patreon each week:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ccmtg Sponsors:https://store.gglehi.com/?ref=ccmtghtt...
Constructed Criticism 413: Working with Judges in MTG
June 24, 2022 01:38 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism are joined by the Level 2 judge Garrison to talk about working with Judges in #MTG Intro: 00:08Always Improoving: 01:46main topic: 11:22Patreon Question: 46:02Outro: 56:00 Follow our guesthttps://twitter.com/HanweirGarrison Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on I...
Constructed Criticism 412: Modern Power Rankings June 2022
June 17, 2022 01:40 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThis week the cast breaks down the modern format with their old school Power Rankings style episode. What are the best decks in Modern based on the most recent big name events. Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/constructed-criticism/id1256857855 T...
Constructed Criticism 411: When to Play Tier 2 Decks with Kellen Pastore
June 09, 2022 22:21 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the hosts are joined by former platinum pro and #MTG absolute sicko Kellen Pastore as he talks to them about when to play decks other than the best deck in Magic. Follow Kellen: https://twitter.com/TheOddEngineer Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes at: h...
Constructed Criticism Bonus Episode: Mason Clark and Dream Hack Dallas
June 09, 2022 15:14 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBFor this month’s Bonus episode we will be covering Mason Clark’s win at Dream Hack Dallas with 4c Blink Deck
Constructed Criticism 410: Standard SNC Power Rankings
May 27, 2022 01:03 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the shows dives into the Standard Metagame after the SNC Championship. What is winning, and
Drafting Archetypes Episode 74: Grixis in SNC
May 23, 2022 16:27 - 39 minutes - 55.4 MBThis week on Drafting Archetypes #MTG pro Sam Black goes deep on how to get into Maestros in #MTGSNC draft,
Constructed Criticism 409: Picking a Deck for Your RCQ
May 19, 2022 23:43 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the hosts dive into some processes that might help you pick a deck for your
Constructed Criticism 408: Winning in this Modern Metagame
May 13, 2022 22:34 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we dive deep into the Modern Metagame after Spencer once again goes undefeated at his
Constructed Criticism 407: Understanding Control Decks
May 06, 2022 00:53 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week on the #CCMTG podcast Spencer kicks off a new series on Macro Archetypes. This week they focus on
Constructed Criticism 406: Exploring Explorer
April 29, 2022 00:47 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis week the guys dive deep into everything you need to know about the newest #MTGArena format Explorer. Follow us
Constructed Criticism 405: #MTGSNC Pick 2 Set Review
April 26, 2022 00:39 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the team does their #Pick2SetReview for the newest #MTG set Streets of New Capenna Follow
Constructed Criticism 404: The Return of the Pro Tour
April 02, 2022 17:09 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThe pro tour is back! Lets about it. Article:https://www.magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to
Constructed Criticism 403: #MTGNeon Re-Review
April 01, 2022 22:18 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we re-review our Pick 2s from #MTGNeon Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast
Drafting Archetypes Episode 67: Green Blue in #MTGNeo
April 01, 2022 03:26 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week #MTG Pro Sam Black covers Green Blue in Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Example Draft:https://youtu.be/pBzvcpzoM5Q Follow Sam:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamuelHBlackTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/samuelhblack Support
Constructed Criticism 402: A Pioneer Update
March 25, 2022 00:46 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we dive into Pioneer after the SCG weekend in Indy. From Winota to Devotion we
Constructed Criticism 401: A Look at Neon Dynasty Set Championship
March 17, 2022 15:50 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBThis week we talk about Historic and Alchemy after the Kamigawa set championship Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the
Constructed Criticism 400: Always Be Improving
March 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism we talk about the Bans in Modern, Pioneer, and Pauper and dive into the story
Constructed Criticism 399: 3 Shortcuts to Improve at #MTG
March 04, 2022 00:10 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBOn Episode 399 of the Constructed Criticism #Podcast we discuss some shortcuts to help you improve at Magic: The Gathering
Constructed Criticism 398: 10 Ways Neon Dynasty is Impacting #MTG
February 24, 2022 18:31 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week on the #Podcast we discuss the immediate impact that #MTGNeon is having on Constructed Magic. Follow us on
Constructed Criticism 397: Neon Dynasty Pick 2 Set Review
February 17, 2022 01:54 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB#MTGNeon is here, and that means the Pick 2 Set Review is back! What are the biggest sleepers, and hits
Constructed Criticism 395: Being Okay with Tough Matchups
February 03, 2022 03:01 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThis week on #CCMTG the #Podcast dives into dealing with hard things, and tough matchups in Magic: The Gathering Follow
Constructed Criticism 394: Ban Reactions
January 27, 2022 21:18 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBMason and Abe go over the most recent bans for #MTG Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe to the podcast on
Constructed Criticism 393: Personalized Goals
January 20, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism Mason brings a topic of realistic personal goals to #MTG Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTGEditor: https://twitter.com/iFportelada Subscribe
Constructed Criticism 392: How to Win Your $1K
January 13, 2022 23:33 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MBThis week on the show the hosts talk about what they believe are the steps you need to take to
Constructed Criticism 391: Playing Games in Your Head
January 05, 2022 21:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week Mason and Abe jump in to talk about something a little different in #MTG. How playing games in
Constructed Criticism 390: 2022 #MTG Wishlist
December 29, 2021 21:13 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week the guys talk about their goals and wants for MTG in 2022 Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer:
Constructed Criticism 389: Vow/MID Re-Review
December 23, 2021 01:18 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MBIts time for the Constructed Criticism Re-Review for #MTGMID and #MTGVOW. The guys take a look back on their Pick
Constructed Criticism 388: Planning Ahead with Alexander Hayne
December 17, 2021 04:06 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week Alexander Hayne returns as a guest for the topic of Planning Ahead in a game of #MTG Follow
Constructed Criticism 387: Alchemy Reactions
December 09, 2021 20:45 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBAlchemy is here and the folks at Constructed Criticism have some thoughts Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTG Subscribe to the podcast
Constructed Criticism 386: How to Build a Sideboard Guide in #MTG
December 02, 2021 00:01 - 5 MBThis week on CCMTG the group sits down to discuss how to make a SB guide in Magic: The Gathering
Constructed Criticism 385: 9th Place at MTG Vegas
November 25, 2021 18:21 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the cast talks with Mason about his near miss in Vegas. Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTG
Constructed criticism 384: Modern Before Vegas
November 18, 2021 17:29 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBThis week Spencer takes the week off while Mason and Abe dive into modern before #MTG Vegas. Follow us on
Constructed Criticism 383: Crimson Vow Pick 2 Set Review
November 10, 2021 00:34 - 5 MBITS THE PICK 2 SET REVIEW! Crimson Vow edition of course. Follow us on twitter:Mason: https://twitter.com/MasoneclarkAbe: https://twitter.com/MorenothingsSpencer: https://twitter.com/Spencer13HPodcast: https://twitter.com/CCMTG Subscribe to the podcast on
Constructed Criticism 382: Learning from SCG Con
November 05, 2021 00:12 - 5 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism Spencer talks with Mason and Abe about what they learned at SCGCON Follow us on
Constructed Criticism 381: Focused Testing
October 27, 2021 22:56 - 5 MBThis week on CCMTG the guys are back to discuss a Training Grounds to help you be #AlwaysImproving around the
Constructed Criticism 380: A Modern Deep Dive
October 20, 2021 23:12 - 5 MBWith Spencer sick this week Mason and Abe take advantage by diving deep into the #Modern Metagame in #MTG Follow
Constructed Criticism 379: Learning from #MTGWORLDS
October 15, 2021 01:01 - 5 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism the hosts break down what they learned from the World Championship in #MTG Follow us
Drafting Archetypes 42: Blue Green in Midnight Hunt
October 02, 2021 19:06 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBMagic: The Gathering Pro Sam Black goes deeper into Innastrad Midnight Hunt this week with Blue Green on his #MTG
Constructed Criticism 378: Blue Red Deep Dive in #MTGMID Standard
September 29, 2021 22:58 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week on CCMTG the guys discuss the various Blue Red decks in the current #MTG Standard format. Follow us
Constructed Criticism 377: #MTGMID Week 1 Standard Rankings
September 21, 2021 21:56 - 5 MBThis week on CCMTG the guys go over the first week of Standard results on MTGO with #MTGMID Follow us
Constructed Criticism 376: Midnight Hunt Pick 2 Set Review
September 16, 2021 20:23 - 5 MBThis week on Constructed Criticism Spencer rejoins the show as a co-host just in time for the Pick 2 Set
Constructed Criticism 374: A Look at The Network
September 01, 2021 21:24 - 5 MBThis week on the show Abe and joined by former cohost Spencer Howland to talk about the show and the
Drafting Archetypes Episode 37: Blue Green in AFR Draft
August 28, 2021 20:33 - 5 MBThis week Magic Pro Sam Black discusses Blue green in AFR Draft. Follow Sam:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamuelHBlackTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/samuelhblack Like the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DraftingArchetypes