JudgeCast
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsA Magic Judge’s Most Useful Podcast
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JudgeCast #31 – Blame Canada
July 18, 2011 18:50 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBThis episode is chock full of guest goodness. Riki returns for his second show in a row, Jose is also here. But wait, there’s more! We’re joined by Michael Jimenez, Californian L2 and fellow Canada-basher, and Andreas Jepsen, the intrepid Danish L3. Contents include inspiring stories, rules discussions, poorly-read-in-accent listener questions, Magic Celebration, and deep philosophical tournament organizer questions. And banter. Yes, the banter. Send your questions, comments, and feedback t...
JudgeCast #30 – Another Rikicast!
July 09, 2011 18:49 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBRiki’s back for this extended-double-huge episode, and he brings the banter. In this mountain of content, we discuss the new changes to the Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines, tons of great listener questions, Pro Tour Philly anticipation, and all manner of other things Judge. Riki tells us about a couple classic moments in SCG Open history, one of which is documented here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYh7cJAzHR4 and we also reference the Commander decks FAQ (yes, it exists!) here: http...
JudgeCast #29 – Tasty Myr Batterspheres
May 28, 2011 18:47 - 46 minutes - 16 MBFor this episode, Sean and Jose discuss the new judge classes you can find here:http://wiki.dcifamily.org/index.php/Judge_Classes, changes to FNM’s offerings, listener questions, characteristic-defining abilities, and fixing the last episode where Sean cut a part out that he shouldn't have.
JudgeCast #28 – Still Messin’ with a Texan
May 06, 2011 18:46 - 1 hour - 26.9 MBKevin Binswanger re-joins our crew for this riveting, timely episode! Your intrepid hosts cover myriad varied subjects this time around, including the May rules changes and updates (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/141a) and the NPH FAQ just in time for your local prerelease (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/703). We’ll also discuss at length the changes to definining what a Level 1 judge is, and what’s in store for th...
JudgeCast #27 – Obnoxiously Revived
April 27, 2011 18:45 - 57 minutes - 19.7 MBWe’ve been a long time gone…and a lot’s happened during our time away. Nonetheless, send your rules questions [email protected] (we’ve been answering them even on hiatus). In this episode, Sean and Jose cover new developments in the DCI, including a mass of levels-up, premier event changes, and – part of the reason for our hiatus – California’s victory over Spain in getting to 75 certified judges (with 5 more in the last month!). Sean Head Judged Regionals and Jose led Logistics there,...
JudgeCast #26 – Messin’ with a Texan
February 18, 2011 18:44 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Kevin Binswanger, DCI Regional Coordinator for the Southwest United States. We chat about remote judge certification, regional conferences, and his war with northern Europe. Jose’s battery dies midway (or the DCI ninjas got to him, we don’t really know), so Kevin takes on co-host banter duties. Rules questions abound in this episode, but we’re always up for more. Send your questions to [email protected]. DCI Rules Website: http://dcirules.org Regional Coordin...
JudgeCast #25 – BanterCast (’cause Riki’s back)
February 01, 2011 18:44 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBFor BanterCast (Episode #25), Riki returns for the SCG Open in San Jose. We cover his spin out in Nebraska, interesting rulings from the tournament floor, and a host of banter. When Jose and Riki get started, Sean doesn’t stand a chance. Rules and policy questions can be sent to [email protected], and be discussed in future shows (or Sean will cut them out, one or the other). Thanks, as always, to our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and ManaNation.com.
JudgeCast #24 – Worlds Interviews
February 01, 2011 18:43 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBWorlds Interviews in #24, including Fabian Peck, Edwin Zhang (China’s DCI Regional Coordinator), and a great review of how logistics works at a large event from Australian Level 4 Judge James Mackay. Rules and policy questions can be sent [email protected], and be discussed in future shows (or Sean will cut them out, one or the other).
JudgeCast #23 – I Can Show You the Worlds
December 31, 2010 18:42 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBHello and welcome to JudgeCast! This time, Sean and Jose discuss Sean’s recent trip to Magic’s World Championship in Chiba, Japan. We also bring you interviews recorded on the event floor and elsewhere (stay tuned for more in future episodes). Interviewees include Takanori Nakamura, DCI Regional Coordinator for Japan; and Alexis Rassel and Clair Dupre, two outstanding French judges promoted to Level 3 at Worlds. We also answer listeners’ rules questions and debate the merits of changing the ...
JudgeCast #22 – Pre-Worlds Mayhem. Saito Goes Commander?
December 03, 2010 18:41 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, the Sean (newly relocated to Berkeley, CA) and Jose (still in Sacramento) cover the hottest new things in the world of judging Magic, ahead of Sean’s trip to Chiba later this week. Is Saito Magic’s new Pete Rose? What is “Stalling” after all? Your rules questions, up-to-the minute EDH announcements from Wizards, and maybe some more griping about WPN and MPR dying, but at least we end on a high note! You can send your rules questions to [email protected], also feel free to ...
JudgeCast #21 – Ch-ch-ch-changes to the Wizards Play Network!?
October 27, 2010 18:39 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode, our intrepid JudgeCast crew is dragged back to the mike, kicking and screaming to talk about recent changes to the Wizards Play Network that may impact events near you. Sean and Jose also cover California State Champs (for which Sean was Head Judge) and Grand Prix Toronto from the account of newly promoted Canadian L2 judge Charlotte Sable. But that’s not all! We have new listener questions on rules and tournaments, including a potential MTGO bug and a “What happens when I sc...
JudgeCast #20 – Global Reaching and Local Chafing
September 22, 2010 18:38 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBEpisode 20 here where L2 judge Sean Catanese and L1 judge Jose Boveda finish our largest pack giveaway contest, talk about GP Portland and Worlds coming up, talk about pro tour resources, kick off a new contest and of course answer rules questions from our listeners! Thanks!
JudgeCast #19 – Don’t Call It a Comeback – JudgeCast brings you Man Hugs and the largest prize pack giveaway in magic podcasting!
September 06, 2010 18:37 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBJose Boveda from JudgeCast here, with a brand spankin new episode! I know, I’m as surprised as you are. Anyway here it is. Sean has given me the job of sending this, but he was mum on additional details so if you need anything else from me, please let me know by responding to [email protected]. Thanks!
JudgeCast #18 – Awkwardest. Esper Charm. Ever…and the New Penalty Guidelines!
July 06, 2010 18:35 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThe JudgeCast crew took a short road trip to the Bay Area to interview Toby Elliott, Level 5 judge and all-around policy guru. They talk at length about the new Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, Tournament Rules, and Guide to Fixing Common Errors that went live on July 1. They also cover how Progenitus can legally end up in the graveyard, how Emrakul can turn into a 0/4 tree, and why it’s sometimes a bad idea to cast Emerge Unscathed on a your Kor Spiritdancer. Finally, yes, the crew talks ab...
JudgeCast #17 – New IPG and Stuff
June 30, 2010 18:34 - 1 hour - 69 MBSean, Riki, and Jose are back with a plan for this episode, including: - Reviewing the changes in the new Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines, Magic Tournament Rules, and brand spankin’ new Fixing Common Errors document - What do you do if you want to judge but don’t have any local tournaments? - A major newspaper really really messes up a story on Magic - Listener questions, including one from a soldier in an overseas warzone, different Ascensions working differently in 2HG, and others - D...
JudgeCast #16 – Slowest. Bolt. Ever.
June 16, 2010 18:32 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn this episode, Sean, Riki, and Jose are back with listeners’ questions, stories, and rules and tournament quandries. They discuss how to not kill a Tarmogoyf with the slowest Lightning Bolt ever. Other things covered in this episode include upgrading penalties, split cards, why Jace doesn’t often make you draw extra cards, and much more! We have a new contest, too. Design a candy bar based on the personality of a Magic pro, and you can win some packs of…the first set of the 21st century! L...
JudgeCast #15 – Hulk Hands Smash!
June 10, 2010 18:30 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThis time Sean, Jose, and Riki discuss JudgeCast #15! Send us your questions, stories, and contest entries at [email protected]! Thanks, as always, to our hosts at MTGCast and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf. Also look for us on Facebook!
JudgeCast #14 – Resolving Twin Rico Suave Demons
June 06, 2010 18:29 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis time Sean, Jose, and Riki delve into the realm of what you can and can’t say at the end of a tournament when all you want to do is win something or make top 8, using a fellow podcasting team’s examples. The also cover how to break through a Glen Elendra Archmage, fun and useless ways to build a Hellcarver Demon deck, what happens when you play the wrong opponent, and much more. Send us your questions, stories, and contest entries at [email protected]! Thanks, as always, to our hosts ...
JudgeCast #13 – Jose Hates Wooberg the Muppet!
May 26, 2010 18:28 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBSean, Riki, and Jose are back with more from the world of judging Magic! They discuss listener e-mails, rules questions, and tournament scenarios. They field a couple questions from the Yo! MtG Taps hosts, and Sean promises to cut some part of the show out, but forgets…again. Send your rules questions, tournament stories, and contest entries to [email protected]. Also look for us on Facebook! Thanks as always to our hosts! Thanks, as always, to our hosts at MTGCast and the folks at Music ...
JudgeCast #12 – Riki’s Adventures into the Eye of the Storm
May 17, 2010 18:26 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBOnce again, Riki and Sean talk rules, policy, tournaments, and give away packs! They go in-depth on Riki’s future with StarCity Games (he’s got a real job there!) and what it means for JudgeCast. They also cover a ton of listeners’ questions, including taking a closer look at Eye of the Storm, levelers and layers, and many more. Riki decided to get generous with his packs this time, hitting up five lucky listeners with Shards block draft sets! Send us your questions, stories, and contest entr...
JudgeCast #11 – …And We’re Back!
May 11, 2010 18:24 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBAfter a longer-than-expected delay (Sean’s fault, not our hosts’!), Riki and Sean are back with more stories from the trenches and answers to your questions. What happens when Experiment Kraj adds 2 loyalty counters and taunts your opponent? How did Riki lose to Jose at the prerelease? It’s all here! If you want to hear your question answered on the air, or have us settle a dispute in your playgroup (Warning: Thunderdome rules may be invoked!), send us an e-mail at [email protected]. You ca...
JudgeCast #10 – Of Counterfeit Cards and Rules Manglings
April 15, 2010 18:22 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBWe test a power 9 card for authenticity (thanks to our guest DCI L1 Judge Jose Boveda), answer tons of rules questions, and pick a winner of our “worst mangling of the rules” story contest. We also pick a winner for our next contest question, and Riki sticks his foot in his mouth. Mmmm, tasty! We’re always interested to hear your rules questions and quandaries, so send them to us at [email protected]. You can also become a fan of JudgeCast on Facebook now where you can submit questions, an...
JudgeCast #9 – Interview with the L5
March 30, 2010 18:21 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBRiki and Sean have a special guest this time, Toby Elliott, one of four Level 5 judges in the world! Toby discusses the new edition of the Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines in depth, as he’s known as the “policy guy” for the DCI and a primary editor for the MIPG. Together, they traverse listeners’ queries, both simple and complex, eventually arriving at the extremes of “What happens when the rules of the game don’t cover an interaction between cards?” They also discuss how the MIPG gets m...
JudgeCast #8 – Insufficient Shuffling
March 28, 2010 18:20 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBRiki and Sean discuss the recent changes to the Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines published and how they might affect interactions between players, their opponents, and the judges who babysit…er…answer their calls. They have a ton of new listener questions ranging from intricate and complex to straightforward and simple. They also discuss Sean’s recent non-performance at his local PTQ and Riki’s recent trip out to the SCG $10K weekend in Indianapolis. We’re always interested to hear your...
JudgeCast #7 – Gifts Not Yet Given
March 21, 2010 18:18 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBHow do you properly resolve the trigger on Rhystic Study? Is Vesuva broken with Scapeshift? Riki and Sean are back with more of your questions and a few clarifications from episodes past. They’ve also decided to start giving stuff away because, heck, who doesn’t like winning draft sets?
JudgeCast #6 – JudgeCasting at all Levels
March 15, 2010 18:17 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBRiki and Sean take on your rules questions as always, and go in depth to talk about what each of the levels of judges does, how they’re different, and what it means to advance. Send your questions to [email protected]. Our great thanks go out to Chris Otwell and the MTGCast crew for hosting us, and Carbon Leaf and Music Alley for the podsafe music.
JudgeCast #5 – DQs and Shady Behavior Galore!
March 08, 2010 18:16 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Riki and Sean discuss their experiences at Pro Tour San Diego, including a couple sensitive incidents that have caused a stir among players and judges alike. They also answer listeners’ e-mail questions about the fine line between fraud and Jedi mind-tricks, rules questions, and what to do when your judge gets out of line.
JudgeCast #4 – Stories from the Gran Prix Floor!
February 25, 2010 18:15 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBThis time, Riki and Sean have taken the show on the road. Sean sat down with a unique pair of judges at Grand Prix Oakland to get the international perspective of Barry Swan (L2 from Colombia and Head Judge of the Sunday PTQ) and the insight of James Elliot, famed “Road Warrior” and L2 from St. Louis. We also answer some interesting questions from listeners, covering Stalling, Fraud, and tricky rules interactions. I promise, the volume is fixed this time… You can submit your questions to the ...
JudgeCast #3 – Pre-Grand Prix Preparations
February 12, 2010 18:13 - 1 hour - 57 MBRiki and Sean are back with more of your rules and player interaction questions, from listeners spanning the globe (and try to pump up the volume a bit)! They also cover Riki’s dominating performance at a Grand Prix Trial for Grand Prix Oakland, and talk about expectations for Grand Prix Oakland. Look for the JudgeCast crew at the Grand Prix (and Pro Tour San Diego!), where you can record your question for a future episode! You can submit your questions to the JudgeCast by e-mailing judgecas...
JudgeCast #2 – Level up! (Times two!!!)
February 02, 2010 18:11 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Riki and Sean introduce the world’s newest Level 1 judge, Jose Boveda, and celebrate Sean’s leveling up to Level 2. Riki and Sean (and Jose!) explain how they got started in judging. They cover interesting rules interactions from new cards out of Worldwake, and talk about a tough ruling in a recent Legacy tournament. Thanks to Carbon Leaf and MusicAlley for the podsafe intro and exit bumpers (http://music.mevio.com) and Great Escape Games in Sacramento for hosting us (www.gr...
JudgeCast #1 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – Get your FNM on…
January 26, 2010 18:02 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this inaugural episode, Riki and Sean introduce JudgeCast to the world and hit the ground running. Topics for this episode include: – Game loss penalties given in the recent Star City Games Legacy $5K – Complex rules interactions for the Extended Pro Tour Qualifier season – The new DCI program to offer special foils to judges who grow Friday Night Magic Riki and Sean keep things interesting with stories from the trenches at tourneys around the world and their own backyard in Northern Cali...