Magic: the Grappling
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMy name is Ford Fischer and I have been a fan of Pro Wrestling since about 1990. I have written columns for several websites and been a commentator for a small wrestling company in South Carolina. Also, I have loved playing Magic: the Gathering for just about as long and have even Top 8'd Raleigh, NC Regionals in 2017 with Merfolk. I will sometimes do a topic on my own or have guests that are knowledgeable in either or both of the topics and we discuss their exposure or lack thereof to them. Thanks for listening folks!
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Episodes
Can We Dodge The [WWE] Draft From Now On?
October 06, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBEpisode #16! I opine my stance on the WWE Draft, the history of the draft, the meaning of it, and what the future of it should be. I ponder about the meaning of titles in wrestling and how they should be consolidated. I then meander into some Magic: the Gathering talk about the ManaTraders Monthly Series, Modern Merfolk, and an old Modern brew that I'm itching to bring back to the "kitchen table" per say! Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If...
Spoiler’s Spoilers Spoiled; Spoils it for Everyone!
September 23, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBToday's episode is about the goings-on in the big two pro wrestling companies this past week along with the fact that some spoilers don't have to exist (or at least not quite yet), and some of what I've been doing in Magic: the Gathering as of late both in Modern and Pioneer Mono-Green deck approaches. Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you leave me a review on Apple Podcasts/ITunes? It only takes a few moments and it ...
Verifiable Summer of Insanity!
September 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBEpisode #14! Today's topics are widespread...no panic necessary. I prattle on about the ManaTraders' monthly tournaments to Modern Horizons 2 & Innistrad Midnight Hunt happenings...I skim the visual spoiler for the first time while recording. All the debuts and title changes in pro wrestling recently have been waking everyone up to how interesting, compelling, and intriguing pro wrestling can be. *Some explicit language is afoot* Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend ...
Will Hall
June 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBEpisode #13! This may be an unlucky episode as I talk to Will Hall, a master of one of my most hated archetypes of Magic: the Gathering...INFECT!! He also has strong viewpoints on Magic: the Gathering politics especially regarding preview cards for specific players. We discuss some of his interests in Professional Wrestling and how his fandom has had its ebbs and flows through the years. HIs passion for Magic, however, has been active now for many years both in paper and online...Will an...
"The Living Legacy" Ripper Zbyszko
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBEpisode #12! My talk "The Living Legacy" Ripper Zbyszko! After talking about his dad, "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko for a bit, we prattle all about growing up around pro wrestling his entire life but also his deep interest in Magic: the Gathering. He is a seasoned casual player that has cast many a Hypnotic Specter on turn 1; but, far from a casual pro wrestler as he is the PWI Rookie of the Year 2013 (matching his dad's from 1974) & even participated in the ECWA Super 8 in 2019! Th...
Sol Malka
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBEpisode #11! Sol Malka is a name most competitive Magic: the Gathering players know, and if you don't...you better know your role, and shut your mouth! For this man is the creator of the deck known as The Rock (...and his millions) among several other versions of G/B and in my opinion has become, "The Godfather of Green & Black." He is a humble man who has a plethora of great stories, a few of which are shared in this episode. We talk about the origins of both his Magic career & his Pro ...
"No Comparison" Joe Harrison
March 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBEpisode #10! My talk with regional Southeastern US Pro Wrestler "No Comparison" Joe Harrison. We talk about his trials and tribulations becoming a wrestler later in life, his accomplishments and aspirations, and a host of other topics including our times together in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's local promotion C4W Explosive Wrestling! Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you leave me a review on Apple Podcasts/ITunes?...
Being Open-Minded in Wrestling & Magic
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBEpisode #9! The topic this time 'round is being open-minded in your fandom of both Magic: the Gathering & Pro Wrestling...to keep your options open at all times and to experience everything the genre has to offer before making a decision. Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you leave me a review on Apple Podcasts/ITunes? It only takes a few moments and it helps this podcast immensely as far as getting noticed by other...
Various Levels of Fan & Player in Wrestling & Magic
February 24, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBEpisode #8! Today I discuss the various levels of fandom in Pro Wrestling and the various levels of player in Magic: the Gathering...also how the attitudes of those various levels of fan/player interact and intertwine. Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you leave me a review on Apple Podcasts/ITunes? It only takes a few moments and it helps this podcast immensely as far as getting noticed by others. Thank you for you...
Tribalism in Magic & Pro Wrestling
February 10, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBEpisode #7! Tribalism among fans of both Magic: the Gathering & Pro Wrestling is running rampant! I talk about the vitriol hatred & contempt the fans of different versions of their favorite hobbies hold for one another and just how necessary (at times) it is... Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you leave me a review on Apple Podcasts/ITunes? It only takes a few moments and it helps this podcast immensely as far as g...
Magic: the Grappling Episode 6
January 21, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBI talk to Jay Alletto, owner & founder of news site Pro Wrestling Powerhouse about an array of pro wrestling topics ranging from ECW shows, NWA tapes, to early ROH shows which lead to working security for ROH, writing for several websites, and eventually his own pro wrestling news website! We talk briefly about Magic: the Gathering and his very limited exposure to it, but his fascination with the sports card resurgence and how he is swimming in a sea full of sharks in that industry. *I d...
Jay Alletto
January 21, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBI talk to Jay Alletto, owner & founder of news site Pro Wrestling Powerhouse about an array of pro wrestling topics ranging from ECW shows, NWA tapes, to early ROH shows which lead to working security for ROH, writing for several websites, and eventually his own pro wrestling news website! We talk briefly about Magic: the Gathering and his very limited exposure to it, but his fascination with the sports card resurgence and how he is swimming in a sea full of sharks in that industry. *I d...
Magic: the Grappling Episode 5
January 12, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBI talk to resident MTGO trophy hunter in the Modern Format, MHayashi or Magic Matt on YouTube! We talk about pro wrestling video games from the Nintendo 64 days, what similarities we both see between Magic & Pro Wrestling, and of course his experience playing various version of red decks and Merfolk decks in the competitive world of Magic Online. Thanks for listening folks! *We do curse a handful of times in the interview* Social Media for MHayashi: -------- Twitter - https://twitter.co...
MHayashi (aka Magic Matt)
January 12, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBEpisode #5! I talk to resident MTGO trophy hunter in the Modern Format, MHayashi or Magic Matt on YouTube! We talk about pro wrestling video games from the Nintendo 64 days, what similarities we both see between Magic & Pro Wrestling, and of course his experience playing various version of red decks and Merfolk decks in the competitive world of Magic Online. Thanks for listening folks! *We do curse a handful of times in the interview* Social Media for MHayashi: -------- Twitter - https...
Magic: the Grappling Episode 4
January 07, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, I continue on about the origins of my pro wrestling fandom, how much both pro wrestling and Magic have reacted to inclusion of women, people of color, and people of all sexual orientations into their both their products and their fanbase. I talk about the evolution of both pro wrestling moves in the ring and the power creep in Magic cards through the years and how they are both similar. *I do curse once in this podcast, so listener beware haha!* Thanks for listening folks...
Origins Part II
January 07, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, I continue on about the origins of my pro wrestling fandom, how much both pro wrestling and Magic have reacted to inclusion of women, people of color, and people of all sexual orientations into both the products and their fanbase. I talk about the evolution of both pro wrestling moves in the ring and the power creep in Magic cards through the years and how they are both similar. *I do curse once in this podcast, so listener beware haha!* Thanks for listening folks, I'll s...
Origins Part I
December 27, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBToday I talk about myself for a bit and why I've been gravitated to both Professional Wrestling and Magic: the Gathering. I ramble on about how important diction, cadence, wording, and grammar are to both products for about 30 minutes. I hope that you enjoy the things I enjoy about them! As far as wrestling goes, I am a product of what is known as "The Golden Era" for WWF in the late 80's and early 90's. As far as Magic: the Gathering goes, I am not an original by any means...but, I am...
Magic: the Grappling Episode 3
December 27, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBToday I talk about myself for a bit and why I've been gravitated to both Professional Wrestling and Magic: the Gathering. I ramble on about diction, cadence, wording, and grammar for about 30 minutes and hope that you enjoy the things I enjoy about them! Social Media & Email for Ford Fischer: --------- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MoonTimeDweller Email: [email protected] Check out my sponsors! ---------- One Lion CBD for all of your legal cannabis needs! - https://onelioncb...
Magic: the Grappling Episode 2
December 12, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMy guest this episode is Independent Pro Wrestler Wheeler YUTA! We talk a little bit about Magic: the Gathering as he has very little exposure to it, but we talk about how he has been exploding on the pro wrestling scene in the past 5 years wrestling in the Carolinas, all over the East Coast and Mid-West, England, Canada, and even a trip to Germany to face the big, bad WALTER!! Thanks for listening folks! Social Media & Email for Wheeler YUTA -------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Magic: the Grappling Episode 1
December 12, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBI host Magic: the Gathering Master of the Merfolk Tribe, Nikachu! We talk a bit about Canadian pro wrestlers, mid 90's WWF, and of course his specialty which is Merfolk in Magic: the Gathering. We especially talk about his recent undefeated Modern Merfolk combo with Puresight Merrow and Paradise Mantle that he just went 5-0 with just hours before our talk! Thanks for listening folks! Follow Nikachu on these social media outlets: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikachumtg Twitter: http...
Wheeler YUTA
December 12, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMy guest this episode is Independent Pro Wrestler Wheeler YUTA! We talk a little bit about Magic: the Gathering as he has very little exposure to it, but we talk about how he has been exploding on the pro wrestling scene in the past 5 years wrestling in the Carolinas, all over the East Coast and Mid-West, England, Canada, and even a trip to Germany to face the big, bad WALTER!! Thanks for listening folks! Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If y...
Nikachu, Merfolk Master
December 12, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode #1! I host Magic: the Gathering Master of the Merfolk Tribe, Nikachu! We talk a bit about Canadian pro wrestlers, mid-90's WWF, and of course his specialty which is Merfolk in Magic: the Gathering. We especially talk about his recent undefeated Modern Merfolk combo with Puresight Merrow and Paradise Mantle (aptly dubbed "Splinter Fin") that he just piloted to a smooth 5-0 mere hours before our talk! Thanks for listening folks! Follow Nikachu on these social media outlets: Faceb...