MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 162 ratingsMTG Pro Tutor is a top rated Magic: The Gathering podcast and here's why: professional Magic players and community notables share their origin stories twice a week (Tue & Fri) and impart actionable tips you can use the next time you sit down to play.
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318: HUGE Announcement + Stop Over-Thinking with Michael Kundegraber (15th at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica)
January 04, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 27.8 MBMichael Kundegraber has been playing since 2000, back when rules consisted of semi-educated guesses and were always changed depending on whose parents’ kitchen table MtG was played at. Lately, he’s had some top results with a second place finish at Grand Prix Turin 2018 and a follow-up Top 16 performance at his first Pro Tour later that year. Michael lives in Vienna, Austria. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Michael Kundegraber when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here...
317: The Priceless Part of Magic with Zach Allen (13th at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica)
December 28, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 19.7 MBZach Allen is a member of Team RIW from Farmington Hills, Michigan. He Co-hosts the podcast Turn One Thoughtseize and has 2 Grand Prix top 8s, a Pro Tour top 16, and 1 SCG top 8 in his record. He's a dedicated control player and Snapcaster Mage enthusiast. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Zach Allen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep317 First Set Urza Block Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Snapcaster Mage Ear...
316: Pro Tour Champion Andrew Elenbogen - Strength Through Humility (1st Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica)
December 21, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBAndrew Elenbogen has 3.5 Grand Prix top 8s. He recently won Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica and still doesn't believe it. Andrew is a return guest to the show and lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Andrew Elenbogen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep316 Catching Up Andrew plays about 15 Grand Prix a year! Reflection Andrew notices that in the last year he's played better than he ever has. He's stayed dedicate...
315: Passion vs. Obsession with Kasper Nielsen (7th PT Guilds of Ravnica)
December 14, 2018 08:00 - 52 minutes - 26.8 MBKasper Nielsen has 2 Grand Prix top 8s and 1 Pro Tour top 8. He's also won 5 Prereleases. Kasper is from Denmark and is a returning guest to the podcast. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kasper Nielsen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep315 Kasper has been doing well in Magic and he attributes many things to that. He joined Hareruya Hopes and also has a more balanced life. Pro Tour Preparation Kasper started playing Limited as ...
314: Try Your Best to Be Your Best with Zac Turgeon (5th GP New Jersey)
December 07, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 21.2 MBZac Turgeon is a New England MTG grinder, who has top 8ed 1 Grand Prix and won an SCG Legacy Classic. He also enjoys cooking, music, writing and hopes to one day open an Ice Cream Shop. Zac lives in Dracut MA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Zac Turgeon when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep314 First Set Ice Age Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Trinisphere Early Challenge Not sure what he was good at. Zac star...
313: Don't Commit To Dead End Lines with GP Champion William Courson (1st GP Detroit 2018)
November 30, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 25.5 MBWilliam Courson has been to 5 Grand Prix and has made top 64 twice, top 8 once and 1st place once when he became the champion of Grand Prix Detroit. He also has multiple top 64 finishes at SCG open events and has made day 2 of every invitational he's attended. William lives in Jacksonville, FL. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from William Courson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep313 First Set M11 Favorite Set Innistrad Fa...
312: GP Champion Eli Kassis on How to Spot Magic: The Gathering Cheating (1st GP New Jersey 2018)
November 23, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 25.8 MBEli Kassis returns to MTG Pro Tutor for the 3rd time as he keeps growing his accomplishments and notoriety. Eli now has 6 Grand Prix top 8s and is the Champion of Grand Prix New Jersey 2018. He has won an SCG Invitational and has 2 Pro Tour top 32’s. Eli lives in Vestal, NY and is a member of team Face to Face Games. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Eli Kassis when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep312 Eli Kassis comes back to MTG Pro ...
311: Never Play a Deck You Don't Like with Kellen Pastore (4th place GP New Jersey 2018)
November 16, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 25.9 MBKellen Pastore is a 3 time Grand Prix Top 8 Competitor, a full-time grad student, and a noted enthusiast of linear aggro decks. Kellen lives in MAPLE GLEN, Pennsylvania. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kellen Pastore when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep311 First Set Carrion Ants Favorite Set Zendikar Favorite Card Bellows Lizard Early Challenge Getting used to the inconsistency of Magic because Kellen came from a game...
310: Play More Lands and Make Good Friends to Succeed with Giordano Fagiolo (2nd place GP Brussels 2018)
November 09, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 14.7 MBGiordano Fagiolo is a rising star in competitive Magic and made it to the finals at his first Grand Prix ever! (GP Bruxelles 2018) Giordano lives in Albano Laziale, Rome, Italy. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Giordano Fagiolo when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep310 Favorite Set Battle for Zendikar Favorite Card Insult // Injury Early Challenge At a Standard and PPTQ, Giordano felt upset and nervous, but when he sat down ...
309: Never Judge a Book by its Cover with Max Margolis
November 02, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 26.5 MBMax Margolis has been playing Magic competitively for 22 years. He has multiple Grand Prix day 2s with close cash finishes. Richmond 2018 was his first deep run to attempt to qualify for the Pro Tour. He barely missed qualifying for Cleveland by one win - but he did get 19th place. His biggest finish was at GP Denver where his team got top 4. He's had multiple top 8s in PPTQs and IQs. He's primarily a midrange player who has been playing since Urza's block was legal in Extended. Max lives in...
308: Pro Tour Champion Luis Salvatto Returns to Talk Winning, Surviving, and Bluffing (Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan Champion)
October 26, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 47.5 MBLuis Salvatto is currently tied in the Player of Year race (with Seth Manfield) and is the Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan champion. He has 7 Grand Prix top 8s which include 2 wins and was also the Sunday Super Series champion in 2014. Luis lives in Argentina. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Luis Salvatto when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep308 Luis is a past guest of the show and you can find his origin story in episode 119. World Tra...
307: How Autopilot Kills Your Game with Quinton Lip (4th GP Hong Kong 2018)
October 19, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 23.1 MBQuinton Lip made top 8 at GP Hong Kong 2018. Quinton lives in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Quinton Lip when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep307 First Set Morning Tide Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Snapcaster Mage Early Challenge Quinton qualified for UK Nationals and quickly learned that he struggled with the draft. He went home and started drafting on Magic Online. Worst Magic Mome...
306: Judge the Game. See the World. Arseniy Egorov (8th GP Orlando 2018)
October 12, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBArseniy Egorov is a Level 2 judge who got 8th place at Grand Prix Orlando 2018. Arseniy lives in Moscow, Russia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Arseniy Egorov when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep306 First Set Scars of Mirrodin Favorite Set Kamigawa (block) Favorite Card Shahrazad Early Challenge Finding and playing in really competitive tournaments. Arseniy is from a small city that didn't have a big game store. Arse...
305: How to Test for Modern with Ricardo Sanchez
October 05, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 21.1 MBRicardo Sanchez has been playing since 2006 and has been competitive since 2013. Pro Tour Atlanta 2018 will be his 4th Pro Tour. His best result was making Top 4 at GP Lille 2014 playing Legacy. For him, the best thing about MTG is traveling around the world and meeting so many awesome people. Ricardo lives in Madrid, Spain. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ricardo Sanchez when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep305 First Set Time Spi...
304: Grand Prix Champion Jessica Estephan Makes World History (Champion GP Sydney 2018)
September 28, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 23.5 MBJessica Estephan is the first woman to win a Grand Prix and made Magic: The Gathering history when her team took first at Grand Prix Sydney 2018. She's a podcaster who loves creating content and she enjoys most competitive formats, with a preference for standard and modern. Though she does have a soft spot for a well-powered cube. Jessica lives in Sydney, Australia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jessica Estephan when she shared her story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit...
303: RPTQ Champion Josh Collier Heads for His 1st Pro Tour
September 21, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 23.8 MBJosh Collier is headed off to his first Pro Tour after qualifying through the RPTQ system. Fun fact, he's a proud owner of a foil pauper cube. Josh lives in Davenport, Iowa. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Josh Collier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep303 First Set Gatecrash Favorite Set Kaladesh Favorite Card Ongoing Investigation Early Challenge Josh picked one standard deck and would play it the whole season. He...
302: The International Guide to the Pro Tour with Nils Gutierrez (6th place GP Brussels 2018)
September 14, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 22.2 MBNils Gutierrez has been playing competitive Magic since he was 16. He's made top 16 at 2 Grand Prix and just made his first top 8 when he got 6th place at GP Brussels 2018. Nils lives in Maià de Montcal, Spain. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Nils Gutierrez when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep302 First Set Lorwyn Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Cabal Therapy Early Challenge Nils' first GP was hard because h...
301: GP Champion Gabriel Joglar on Rising Up and How to Handle Salt Gracefully (GP Orlando 1st Place)
September 07, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 36.6 MBGabriel Joglar is the Champion of Grand Prix Orlando 2018! Gabriel lives in Houston TX. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Gabriel Joglar when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep301 First Set M13 Favorite Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Thragtusk Early Challenge Gabriel always felt the need to brew. He struggled with the balance between wanting to plan his own crazy stuff and proven competitive. Worst Magic Moment Ga...
300: Love & Learning Magic with Greg Sokol (GP Orlando 5th Place)
August 31, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 45.6 MBGreg Sokol is an MTG streamer and tutor, he's an MTGO PTQ winner (Dominaria sealed), got 5th place at Grand Prix Orlando 2018, and is self-taught from grinding on MTGO. (rating as low as 12-1300!) Greg lives in Mexico City, Mexico. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Greg Sokol when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep300 First Set Judgment Favorite Set Dominaria/Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Wellwisher Early Challenge Greg di...
299: Making Your First Grand Prix Top 8 with Kyle Cooper (GP Orlando 2nd Place)
August 24, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 27.9 MBKyle Cooper made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Orlando 2018 and is excited to share with others who are on the path to the Pro Tour. Kyle lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kyle Cooper when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep299 First Set Innistrad Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Sensei's Divining Top Early Challenge Doing well at FNMs. But Kyle stuck with Magic when he started plan...
298: (Best of) Patrick Chapin and Focus on Yourself
August 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBPatrick Chapin, “The Innovator,” is a Hall of Famer, Pro Tour Champion, and 5-time PT Top 8 competitor. Author of Next Level Magic and Next Level Deckbuilding, his articles can be found on StarCityGames.com and podcast at TopLevelPodcast.com. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Patrick Chapin when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep298 01: Patrick Chapin Shares Tips for Improving Yourself and says Don't Try to Convince others You're the Be...
297: (Best of) Jon Finkel on How You Can Improve as a Magic Player
August 10, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 35.6 MBJon Finkel’s prolific talents and sterling resume earned him the nickname “Jonny Magic” long ago. After a substantial hiatus, Jon Finkel returned to the Pro Tour and immediately demonstrated why he’s widely considered the greatest player of all time by winning PT Kuala Lumpur in 2008 and Top 8’ing PT Avacyn Restored and PT Dark Ascension in 2012. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jon Finkel when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep297 ...
296: Stories From Pro Tour Dominaria with Aleksa Telarov (returning guest)
August 03, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBAleksa Telarov has an impressive Magic record with 5 Grand Prix top 8's (including 1 win), a World Magic Cup top 8, 3rd place at the 2014 MOCS, is a 9 time National Champion and has finished 12th place at a Pro Tour! Aleksa lives in Serbia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Aleksa Telarov when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep296 Year In Review Aleksa was on the show back on episode 192. He returns to the podcast after some impressiv...
295: What to Do With What You Can't Control with Nick Waugh
July 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBNick Waugh recently made his first Top 8 at Grand Prix Barcelona 2018 playing Boros Burn. Nick lives in Godalming, United Kingdom. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Nick Waugh when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep295 First Set 7th Edition Favorite Set 7th Edition Favorite Card Eidolon of the Great Revel Early Challenge Making the best use of time. There's a ton of things you can do and Nick struggled with making time for...
294: Play to the End with Laszlo Poroszkai
July 20, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 27.5 MBLaszlo Poroszkai is from the North-Eastern part of Hungary, a small city without an LGS. He first started playing around 2000 and stopped when Counterspell was not reprinted. He came back in Zendikar and has been to a lot of Grand Prix since then. He's semi-competitive but mostly plays for fun (and counterspell). Laszlo lives in Onga, Hungry. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Laszlo Poroszkai when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep294 F...
293: How To Learn and Justify Decisions with Dani Anderson
July 13, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes - 28.3 MBDani Anderson is an Engineering Ph.D. student from Glasgow, Scotland who is building his Magic resume with finishes such as winning the PTQ at GP Liverpool and making it into the Top 16 at Pro Tour Dominaria. Dani lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Dani Anderson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep293 First Set Gatecrash Favorite Set Battle for Zendikar Favorite Card Unlicensed Disintegration Ea...
292: Hot Summer Months with Goncalo Pinto
July 06, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 35.4 MBGoncalo Pinto is stacking up his record with 1 Grand Prix top 8, 1 Nationals top 8, and a Pro Tour top 8 at Pro Tour Dominaria. Goncalo lives in Barreiro Portugal. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Goncalo Pinto when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep292 First Set Stronghold Favorite Set Ravnica City of Guilds Favorite Card Ninja of the Deep Hours Early Challenge Goncalo had early successes but then got crushed a lot. He e...
291: Meet the MTG Pro Tutor Admins - Luke Kimmel, Dan Bodtke, and Aaron Scott
June 29, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBYou're in for a treat today as we get to sit down with the MTG Pro Tutor Admins. Get to know the stories behind the friendly faces that take part in making the Pro Tutor community the uplifting, helpful place we all love. Luke Kimmel lives in Dallas, TX, Dan Bodtke lives in Kansas City, MO, and Aaron Scott lives in Bellefonte, PA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Luke Kimmel, Dan Bodtke, and Aaron Scott when they shared their story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgpr...
290: Try New Cards and WIN with Janus Andersen
June 22, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 25.4 MBJanus Andersen recently broke through and made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Birmingham 2018 (Legacy). Janus lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Janus Andersen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep290 First Set Ice Age Favorite Set Legends (for its look and feel) Favorite Card Kess, Dissident Mage Early Challenge Janus is a brewer at heart but since Legacy (his primary format) is so defined...
289: The More You Play... with Matt Brown
June 15, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 24 MBMatt Brown has a few Grand Prix cashes, has appeared on the Pro Tour once before and now has his first Grand Prix top 8. Matt lives in England. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matt Brown when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep289 First Set Innistrad Favorite Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Cloudfin Raptor Early Challenge Getting crushed at his first several PTQs. Matt kept going because he was having fun. Worst Mag...
288: Have Fun, Be Nice with Luke Southworth
June 08, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 26.7 MBLuke Southworth has one old PTQ win, a handful of Grand Prix cashes and just made Top 8 of Grand Prix Birmingham 2018. Luke is from Preston, England. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Luke Southworth when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep288 First Set Mercadian Masques Favorite Set Apocalypse Favorite Card Electrolyze Early Challenge Understanding card advantage and board advantage. Worst Magic Moment Luke lost in the...
287: Prodigy to Pro Tour 2 with Michael Mapson
June 01, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 31.3 MBMichael Mapson is a fellow Prodigy who made top 8 at Grand Prix Hartford 2018. That's right! You're in for a treat as we have our second listener-turned-guest on the show. Michael is from Phoenixville, PA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Michael Mapson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep287 First Set Time Spiral Favorite Set Lorwyn Favorite Card Goblin Welder Stensia Bloodhall Early Challenge Knowing what to expect ...
286: Becoming Tilt Proof with Joshua Bausch
May 25, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 23.1 MBJoshua Bausch has been playing card games since he was 11, started with Pokemon to Yu-Gi-Oh and now Magic. He's always been competitive and tried to be competitive in all of them with the most success in Magic. He placed 3rd in Nationals 2017 and made Top 8 at Grand Prix Lyon 2018. Joshua lives in Frankfurt, Germany. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Joshua Bausch when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep286 First Set M14 Favorite Set...
285: How To Switch Gears Mid-Game with Robert Swarowski
May 18, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 26.8 MBRobert Swarowski has 3 Grand Prix top 8s including being the champion of one of the first Grand Prix ever. Robert lives in Las Vegas, NV. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Robert Swarowski when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep285 First Set The Dark Favorite Set Tempest Favorite Card Jackal Pup Early Challenge Robert struggled to maintain focus from match to match. He noticed he always lost the first round of a tournament...
284: Bogles Master Daniel Ward Wants You to Discover Why You Play Magic
May 11, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 32.4 MBDaniel Ward has 5 Grand Prix top 8’s including 1 win and made Top 8 of a World Magic Cup Qualifier in 2016. Daniel lives in Catskill, NY. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Daniel Ward when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep284 First Set Ice Age Favorite Set Odyssey Favorite Card The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale Early Challenge Daniel has always been good at sports. When he came into Magic and learned, it was competitive, it...
283: The Mis-Estimation Pitfall with Niklas Dahlquist
May 04, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 27.6 MBNiklas Dahlquist is a Swedish player who has been playing Magic since 1994. He started playing more competitively in the last year and positioned top 4 in this year's Magic Online Championship. He really likes playing Limited and plays every single night (mostly). He recently started streaming on Twitch and can be found at twitch.tv/smashhallon. Niklas lives in Stockholm, Sweden. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Niklas Dahlquist when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen her...
282: Draft a Lot and Make Your Own Decisions with Lars Dam
April 27, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 27.6 MBLars Dam has 2 Pro Tour top 16s; 1 MOCS win and 1 MOCS top 4. He averages 2 drafts per day and is a former pro poker player. Now he enjoys sports betting on soccer. He's married with no children, is 35 years old and lives in Thailand (even though he's Danish). Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Lars Dam when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep282 First Set Ice Age Favorite Set Eldritch Moon Favorite Card Winter Orb Early Chall...
281: When You Own Up to Your Mistakes Improvements Will Come with Matt Kling
April 20, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 25.4 MBMatt Kling is the former co-host of the Constructed Criticism podcast and made his first Grand Prix top 8 at Memphis in 2018. Matt lives in West Valley, Utah. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matt Kling when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep281 First Set Rise of the Eldrazi Favorite Set Worldwake Favorite Card Akroma, Angel of Wrath Early Challenge Not being as good as you think you are. Matt overcome this by befriending...
280: How Finding a Mentor Can Help You Succeed with Alexander Kreuz
April 13, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 29.2 MBAlexander Kreuz is a former PTQ grinder who has 6 Pro Tour appearances. He took a hiatus from Magic and came back in 2017 to finish 10th at GP Amsterdam and recently got his first Grand Prix top 8. Alexander lives in Koblenz, Germany. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Alexander Kreuz when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep280 First Set 6th Edition Starter Favorite Set Alara Block / Ravnica Block Favorite Card Gifts Ungiven E...
279: Don't Let the Fear of Losing Hold You Back with Aaron Barich
April 06, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 26.4 MBAaron Barich has been playing Magic since he was 5 and is now a regular of competitive Magic. With some aggressive brewing, he has made a name for himself on the SCG Circuit. His Pro Tour grind began at Battle for Zendikar with a highlight of a Top 8 in Grand Prix Memphis 2018. Aaron lives in Gulfport, MS. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Aaron Barich when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep279 First Set Mirrodin Favorite Set Inni...
278: Eric Froehlich - From Hall of Fame to Having Fun and Following Your Heart
March 30, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 32.1 MBEric Froehlich has an impressive 17 Grand Prix top 8s and 11 Pro Tour top 16s including 5 finishes in the top 8! He's a member of the Magic Hall of Fame class of 2015. Eric is from Las Vegas, NV. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Eric Froehlich when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep278 First Set Revised Favorite Set Invasion Favorite Card Shivan Dragon Dedication Pursue what makes you happy. Early Challenge Eric strug...
277: Brian Braun-Duin Talks Sportsmanship, Dedication and Respect
March 23, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 32.6 MBBrian Braun-Duin is the 2016 World Champion, has 1 Pro Tour top 16 and 11 Grand Prix Top 8s, with 2 Grand Prix wins. He also writes articles at TCGplayer.com. Brian lives in Roanoke, Virginia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Brian Braun-Duin when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep277 2016 World Champion Recap Brian shifted to playing the best deck for an event instead of a pet deck. How to Determine the Best Deck Look at results...
276: Happiness and Self-Worth with Ben Ragan
March 16, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 49.1 MBBen Ragan began playing Magic with Magic 2010 after quitting competitive chess in middle school. He top 8ed GP Toronto and has multiple SCG Tour Open Top 8s, as well as a heartbreaking ninth-place finish at an SCG Invitational.He has a minor addiction to casting Collected Company in Modern and firmly believes that Magic is about maximizing your options. When he isn't competing, you can find him re-watching Game of Thrones or cook Italian food. Ben lives in Greenville. Click to Tweet: I got...
275: How to Tell if Your Opponent Has an Answer with Josh Taylor
March 09, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 51.4 MBJosh Taylor is a long time Magic: The Gathering grinder and is a feared Limited aficionado in the North East. Some of his notable finishes include Top 8 of Grand Prix New Jersey, 3rd and 9th at SCG invitationals, Multiple old school PTQ wins, and 40th at Pro Tour Atlanta 2014. Josh lives in Henryville, PA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Josh Taylor when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep275 First Set Invasion Favorite Set Tempe...
274: Playing Lands and Making Friends with Galan Falakfarsa
March 02, 2018 09:00 - 48 minutes - 26.3 MBGalan Falakfarsa has been grinding competitive Magic for about 6 years. His first exciting finish was in 2012 with an SCG Open top 8. Since then he's made top 8 at several PTQs and PPTQs and played in a couple RPTQs. His GP Santa Clara finish was his biggest so far & he's very stoked to play in Pro Tour Magic 25 in Aug. Galan is from Davis, CA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Galan Falakfarsa when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep274 ...
273: How Belief Affects Your Win Rate with Daniel Mabee
February 23, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 45.5 MBDaniel Mabee is a semi-competitive Magic player from Sacramento, California who has been playing since 2000. He made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Santa Clara. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Daniel Mabee when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep273 First Set Ice Age Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Opposition Early Challenge Dan was intimidated by going to events. Everyone knew each other and he felt like the new k...
272: Admitting Your Mistakes with John Martin
February 16, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 48.1 MBJohn Martin is a long time MTG grinder who started playing in Scars of Mirridon/Innistrad block. He has 2 PPTQ wins, made top 20 at GP SA, and is the champion of GP Santa Clara. John lives in Austin, Texas. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from John Martin when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep272 First Set Onslaught Favorite Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Restoration Angel Early Challenge John is very proud of his accom...
271: Game State IQ and Dealing with Loss with Isaac Sears
February 09, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 54.1 MBIsaac Sears has worked in the casino industry for a decade and his Magic accomplishments include 1 Grand Prix top 8, 1 team Grand Prix top 4, and a top 75 at Pro Tour DC. He also has 1 SCG top 8, 2 SCG top 16s, and was a semifinalist at the World Magic Cup. Isaac lives in Santa Rosa, CA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Isaac Sears when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep271 First Set Invasion Favorite Set Mirrodin / Kamigawa Fa...
270: GP Champion Jeremy Frye Says Don't Give Up - Success Takes Time
February 02, 2018 09:00 - 35 minutes - 20.3 MBJeremy Frye has been playing competitive Magic for 8 years. In that time, he has made 2 Grand Prix top 4s with 1 win, and 1 SCG Open top 8. He has found himself to always need a competitive outlet and Magic has always been first and foremost. Jeremy lives in Austin, TX. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jeremy Frye when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep270 First Set Mirrodin Favorite Set Rise of the Eldrazi Favorite Card Wolf...
269: Pick One Format and Master It with Jedrek Szmyd
January 26, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 45.9 MBJedrek Szmyd is a powerful magician, who is a dedicated blue mage. He made top 8 at Grand Prix Warsaw 2017. Besides MTG, he's also really into basketball and music. Jedrek lives in Poznań, Poland. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jedrek Szmyd when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep269 First Set Onslaught Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Snapcaster Mage Early Challenge Taking down the local "Endboss". Worst Magic Mom...