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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219: Lukas Blohon Returns and Shares 1.5 Years of One Game at a Time
July 21, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBLukas Blohon returns to the show after increasing his already impressive record. He now has 7 Grand Prix top 8s including 2 wins and 2 Pro Tour top 8s. Lukas lives in Prague, Czech Republic. His first appearance on the MTG Pro Tutor podcast was episode 61. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Lukas Blohon when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep219 Whats New Lukas now plays Magic full time. He produces content for Hareruya and plays. Aft...
218: The Secret to Recording Your Magic Games with Allen Wu
July 18, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBAllen Wu is a Master's student at Stanford University where he studies Management Science and Engineering. He broke onto the Pro Tour by winning an MTGO PTQ 3 seasons in a row. His best results are 2 Grand Prix top 8's with 1 win and going 10-6 in the last 3 Pro Tours. Allen lives in Mountain View, CA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Allen Wu when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep218 First Set Invasion Favorite Set Time Spiral ...
217: First Listener Turned Guest Tyrell Wheeler Shares His Secret to Making Pro Tour Top 16 on Part-Time Magic
July 14, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBTyrell Wheeler is the first Pro Tutor Prodigy listener turned guest! He has been playing Magic since Revised and has one Pro Tour top 16. Tyrell lives in Vancouver, Canada. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Tyrell Wheeler when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep217 Favorite Set Time Spiral Favorite Card Time walk Early Challenge Don't know the proper playing of Magic when in an autopilot. Worst Magic Moment He lost his back...
The Archmage of Goldnight - Magic the Story Ep. 2
July 11, 2017 12:00 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Archmage of Goldnight Magic Story is the audio presentation of Uncharted Realms, the weekly Daily MTG column that tells the lore behind Magic: The Gathering. This episode is brought to life by voice actors, a composer, and a sound designer all of the highest caliber. Credits: Austin Schumacher (Narrator) T Katz (Arlinn Kord) Nathan Ondrecek (Archmage Reeves / Archmage Rembert / Cathar Leighton / Male Cathars) Kaitlyn Lavo (Olaylie / Mad Angel / Female Cathars) Miriam Penr...
215: How To Learn From Magic Downs with Benjamin Luft
July 07, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBBenjamin Luft is a 31-year-old Tax Consultant Assistant from Hannover, Germany. He’s been playing Magic since Visions but has stepped away from the game several times (as many of us do). He cashed for the first time at a Grand Prix when he made top 8 at GP Amsterdam which also sent him to Albuquerque for his first Pro Tour. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Benjamin Luft when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep215 First Set Mirage Fa...
214: Hunter Cochran Shares His Rise to a Grand Prix Top 8
July 04, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBHunter Cochran is a 25-year-old graduate student of physics at Stony Brook University. He’s originally from Arkansas and Texas and has made the top 8 of three GPs, winning one. Hunter lives in Long Island, New York. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Hunter Cochran when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep214 First Set Onslaught Favorite Set MIrrodin, Darksteel Favorite Card Perilous Vault Tireless tracker Early Challenge No...
213: Be a Generous Winner and a Gracious Loser with Kevin Jones
June 30, 2017 08:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBKevin Jones has been playing magic since Urza's Saga and has been playing competitively since Onslaught. He has 10 Star City Games Open top 8s, 1 Grand Prix top 8, is a 3 time SCG Player's Championship Competitor, has 2 Pro Tour Appearances AND is the Co-host of The Weekly Ward Wednesdays on Twitch.tv/kirwansgamestore. He is also a writer for MTGCardmarket.com. Kevin lives in Kingston, NY Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kevin Jones when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen...
212: From Scratch Deck Building Expert Marc Tobiasch Reveals His Secrets
June 27, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBMarc Tobiasch used to exclusively play Vintage and Legacy and claims he got onto the Pro Tour “pretty much by accident”. He has 1 Grand Prix top 8 and 1 Pro Tour top 8. Marc lives in Bonn, Germany. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Marc Tobiasch when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep212 First Set Ice Age Favorite Set Onslaught Favorite Card Null Rod Early Challenge Figuring out which events to go to and who to travel with...
211: Martin Juza Shares Heavy Lifting Drafting Tips
June 23, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBMartin Juza has a record that speaks for itself with an impressive 25 Grand Prix top 8s including 4 wins and 3 Pro Tour top 8s with an additional 3 top 16 finishes! He’s well known in the Magic community as a pillar of good sportsmanship. Martin lives in the Czech Republic. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Martin Juza when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep211 First Set Urza's Destiny Favorite Set Time Spiral Favorite Card Co...
210: Controlling Emotional Responses with Javier Luna
June 20, 2017 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBJavier Luna is a veteran player who has played in several Pro Tours and Worlds. He runs a website at magiclair.com.ar that provides free articles in Spanish. The site covers all the formats and focuses on growing the Latin American Magic community. He has 1 Grand Prix Top 8 and 1 Super Sunday Series Final Top 8. Javier lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Javier Luna when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep21...
209: Max McVety Returns! and Uncovers the Factors You Can Control
June 16, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBMax McVety is a mechanical engineer from Ann Arbor who has 2 Grand Prix top 8 finishes, an SCG Invitational win, and a couple of Pro Tour cashes. He recently picked up RIW Hobbies as his first sponsor. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Max McVety when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep209 How To Choose A Deck Know the balance between pushing your range and sticking with what you know. What Are The Key Relationship in Your Career A...
208: You Never Forget the First Time You're Last with Ethan Gaieski
June 13, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBEthan Gaieski started to play seriously when he moved to Japan in 2015. He came back to the States and did decently well on the SCG Tour but didn’t get any big results. Just a lot of cash. He finally made his first GP top 8 at Grand Prix Montreal 2017. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ethan Gaieski when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep208 First Set Innistrad Favorite Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Sigarda, Host of Hero...
207: You're Never Too Old To Learn, The Key To Charly Traarbach's Success
June 09, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBCharly Traarbach is 30 years old and just made his first Grand Prix Top 8 in Utrecht 2017. He will be playing in Pro Tour Kyoto (2017) as his very first Pro Tour appearance! Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Charly Traarbach when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep207 First Set Revised Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card [draft]Emrakul, The Aeons Torn[/draft] Early Challenge Charly was terrible at losing. He's very competi...
206: Eli Kassis Returns to the Show and Talks About Being an Ambassador of Magic: The Gathering
June 06, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBEli Kassis is a past guest of the show and now has 3 Grand Prix Top 8’s (2 back to back top 4 or better finishes), 7 Pro Tour cashes, 13 SCG’s Open Top 8’s, and 17 Old school PTQ Wins. 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-ep206 Team Events Team events are catching on. In a team event, Eli made top 4 with his team. GP Secrets X-2 still get invited to the Pro Tour, so don't draw. Evalua...
205: How Trusting Teammates and Adopting New Strategies Will Yield Results Like Simon Nielsen
June 02, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBSimon Nielsen is a 22 year old linguistics student from Denmark who tries to play Magic for a living. He is currently testing with the team Mint card, and writes articles for mtgmintcard.com. He was part of the Danish national team that won the World Magic Cup in 2014 (the Daneblast guy), got 2nd at GP Brussels 2015, 8th at GP Bologna 2017 and 10th at the Pro Tour Eldritch Moon. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Simon Nielsen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: h...
204: The Power of Reflection with Francesco Giorgio
May 30, 2017 08:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBFrancesco Giorgio is an Italian Magic player living in England and a member of Team Axion Now. He's at his best with 40 card decks, but also enjoying the Standard format. His achievements include 2 Limited Grand Prix Top 8s and Top 8 at the 2014 World Magic Cup. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Francesco Giorgio when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep204 First Set 7th Edition Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Birthi...
203: How Focusing on the Next Game Only Will Get You to the Pro Tour with Dario Veneri
May 26, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBDario Veneri is a 24 year old Clerk from Zurich, Switzerland who started playing Magic about 4 years ago. He’s been to a bit more than a dozen GPs and made his first top 8 at Grand Prix Bologna 2017. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Dario Veneri when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep203 First Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Set Amonkhet Favorite Card Hero of bladehold Early Challenge Dario struggled with variance at first...
202: Don't Let Circumstances Affect Your Fundamentals with Matthew Pope
May 23, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBMatthew Pope started playing Magic during Scars of Mirrodin and his first Launch Party was Magic 2012. Innistrad was the first pre-release he attended (and ran) at his local game. He was taught by a friend in college (the last 2 years of high school) and has come a long way with 1 Grand Prix Top 8 which was a 2nd place finish at Grand Prix Barcelona 2017. Matthew lives in the United Kingdom. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matthew Pope when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Li...
201: Control What You CAN Control with Jack Dobbin
May 19, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBJack Dobbin is a long-time grinder from the United States Midwest with a couple Pro Tour appearances and one GP top 8. He's living, learning and loving all things Magic: The Gathering. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jack Dobbin when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep201 First Set Legions Favorite Set Theros (for the draft environment) Favorite Card Cruel ultimatum Early Challenge Being stubborn. Jack would draft a good ...
200: How To Build a Healthy, Thriving Magic Community with Paragon City Games co-owner Brian Andersen E
May 16, 2017 08:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBBrian Andersen E is a 25 year old Magic enthusiast from California, but he’s lived everywhere. He’s played magic in both Asia and the USA at the basic LGS level. He’s an investor a partner at Paragon City Games and generally a loud mouth. Brian lives in Draper, Utah. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Brian Andersen E when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep200 First Set Tempest Favorite Set Odyssey Favorite Card Kamahl, Pit fig...
199: Dedication and Practice Will Get You to the Top with David Brucker
May 12, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBDavid Brucker is a returning Magic Pro who is coming back after a 9-year break. He just added his 6th Grand Prix top 8 to his record and even boasts a Grand Prix win from back in the day. On the Pro Tour, he has 6 top 16 finishes and is looking for a top 8 with his most recent invite. David lives in Munich, Germany. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from David Brucker when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep199 First Set Ice age Favorite ...
198: Robert Lombardi Returns for Magic PRO-Pourri
May 09, 2017 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBRobert Lombardi still has a Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (he hasn't lost it), and is married and has a 15-month-old son. He has 3 Grand Prix top 8s now including a win at Grand Prix Toronto 2016. He’s still better at Limited than Constructed and is striving to not be 1 point shy of Silver. Robert was first on the MTG Pro Tutor podcast in episode 125. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Robert Lombardi when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotu...
197: Ben Friedman Made the Pro Tour a Regular Thing By Learning How to Learn Better
May 05, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBBen Friedman has four Grand Prix top 8s, two Pro Tour top 16s, 5 SCG invitational top 8s, and does it all while rocking a mean cowboy hat! He is a member of the MetaGameGurus on the SCG Tour and the Captain of Mox Box Bowl on the Pro Tour. Ben lives in Baltimore, MD. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ben Friedman when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep197 First Set Odyssey Favorite Set Ravnica Favorite Card Snapcaster mage ...
196: GP Champion Corey Baumeister on Building a Successful Magic Network
May 02, 2017 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBCorey Baumeister is a Gold Level Professional Magic player who has 2 Grand Prix top 8's to his name including a win in New Jersey 2017! He also has 1 top 16 and 2 top 32 finishes at the Pro Tour. Corey lives in Fargo, North Dakota. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Corey Baumeister when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep196 First Set Onslaught Favorite Set Ravnica City of Guild Favorite Card Ogre savant Early Challenge Dec...
195: Don't Stop and Don't Quit with Jorge Mantilla
April 28, 2017 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJorge Mantilla is 28 years old and was born in Miami, Florida. He started out by playing Poker and sneaking into casino's throughout high school to make extra money. He’s a well known Spearfisherman through his videos on youtube/Instagram. He started playing Magic after Dragons of Tarkir and fell in love with Limited. He’s been to 2 Grand Prix's - Atlanta, where he won the last 4 rounds in a row to make day 2 and Orlando where he made Top 8. Jorge lives in Miami, Florida. Click to Tweet: I...
194: You Need a Little Hubris with Kasper Nielsen
April 25, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBKasper Nielsen is a new face on the Pro Tour as he just made his first Grand Prix Top 8 at Utrecht 2017. Kasper lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kasper Nielson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep194 First Set Tempest Favorite Set Theros (least favorite) lol Favorite Card Snapcaster mage Early Challenge Qualifying for the Pro Tour. Kasper would make it to the finals/qualifying rounds and l...
193: Don't Quit and You Will Win with Amir Radmard
April 21, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBAmir Radmard lives in Oklahoma City, OK. As a daytime job, he is an IT technician for a small company. In regards to Magic, he is a glorified FNM champion and considers himself the most grindiest of grinders. He has 1 Grand Prix top 8 that happened at GP Houston and has competed in several RPTQs. He’s been to the Pro tour once and is looking for more. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Amir Radmard when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep19...
192: Aleksa Telarov is the First Serbian to Top 8 a Grand Prix and Shares the Importance of Humility
April 18, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBAleksa Telarov is a 7 time National Champion and has appeared in 10 Worlds & World Magic Cup events. At the World Magic Cup he’s made top8, top16, and top32. He took 3rd at the 2015 MOCS and has 3 Grand Prix Top 8 including a win at Grand Prix Madrid 2015. 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-ep192 First Set Guildpact Favorite Set Ravnica block Favorite Car...
191: What You Don't Know Can Cost You with James Larsen-Scott
April 14, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBJames Larsen-Scott is a 20-year-old magic player from Tasmania, Australia who has been playing Magic for 8 years. He is constantly trying to learn and improve his game and recently obtained his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Brisbane 2017. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from James Larsen - Scott when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep191 First Set Alara Reborn Favorite Set Zendikar / Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Jace,The Mind Sc...
190: Grand Prix Champion Ryan Hare Doesn't Not Expect Results - Always Work For It
April 11, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBRyan Hare is the Champion of Grand Prix Pittsburgh 2017 and is looking towards silver and beyond. He can't resist a good pun, and his favorite colors are Black and Green (usually together). Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ryan Hare when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep190 First Set 7th Edition Favorite Set 7th Edition / Onslaught Favorite Card Daru Cavalier What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Ryan came back wh...
189: How Drafting Everyday and Playing Boldly Will Help You Win Like Donald Smith
April 07, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBDonald Smith started playing Magic in Theros. He got his first (and only) GP Top 8 in Charlotte 2015 and has chained Pro Tour invites ever since. Now he has a Pro Tour Top 8 under his belt and is a Gold level pro. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Donald Smith when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep189 First Set Theros Favorite Set Theros / Kaladesh Favorite Card Chained to the Rocks What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for y...
188: Broaden Your Base with Alex Bianchi
April 04, 2017 08:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBAlex Bianchi is a Silver-level pro from Buffalo, New York with 1 Grand Prix Top 8 and 1 win (GP Pittsburgh 2015). He is also the team captain of Team Dave & Adam's for the 2016-2017 Pro Tour Team Series, and writes articles for ManaDeprived.com. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Alex Bianchi when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep188 First Set Mirrodin Favorite Set Ravnica City of Guilds Favorite Card Nahiri, The Harbinger W...
187: How to Prepare Like a True Magic Professional with Jon Stern
March 31, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBJon Stern has been playing competitive Magic off an on for a long time but started to really take it seriously in 2012. He has 7 Grand Prix Top 8s including wins in Atlantic City 2013 and Atlanta 2014. He hasn’t broken through for a Pro Tour Top 8 yet but has a Top 16 and a couple Top 20 finishes. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jon Stern when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep187 First Set Revised Favorite Set Invasion block ...
186: How to Stave Off Mental Defeat with Bronson Gervasi
March 28, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBBronson Gervasi planned a trip in 2017 to do the Star City Games tour starting with SCG open Columbus. From there he played in Richmond, then in the regionals in Baltimore, and finally at the Grand Prix in Pittsburgh where he made his first GP Top 8, qualifying for the Pro Tour for the first time. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Bronson Gervasi when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep186 First Set M12 Favorite Set New Phyrexia ...
185: Meet Your Heroes as Peers - An AJ Sacher Journey
March 24, 2017 08:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBAJ Sacher is one of the greatest minds in Magic: The Gathering. He has 2 Grand Prix top 8s and 15 StarCityGames top 8s with 2 wins. He’s created content for StarCityGames, TCG Player and is currently writing articles, shooting videos and streaming for Numot Gaming. AJ lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from AJ Sacher when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep185 First Set Portal Favorite Set Kamigawa - Time Spir...
184: Pick and Stick to a Deck with Daniel Fournier
March 21, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBDaniel Fournier is a Toronto native, known locally for his dedication to the game and aggressive hyperbole. He had a breakout year in 2014, top 8'ing Grand Prix Montreal after going undefeated in the Swiss rounds. Then he represented Canada at the World Magic Cup. Since then, he's rattled off another pair of Grand Prix top 8s and is hoping to make it big on the Pro Tour stage. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Daniel Fournier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: h...
183: Jonathon Zaczek Reveals the Most Important Thing You Can Do in Magic
March 17, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBJonathon Zaczek is the Champion of Merfolk. He made top 8 at Grand Prix Vancouver, while his followers Przemek Knocinski and Simon Slutsky won GP Copenhagen 2015 and GP Los Angeles 2016 with Merfolk. Merfolk has been scrubbed off as a joke by the top players for years. It is our guest’s mission to prove them wrong, AGAIN. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Jonathon Zaczek when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep183 First Set Mercadian M...
182: The Pro Tour Prophet Adam Van Fleet Shares His Secrets
March 14, 2017 08:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBAdam Van Fleet is a full-time Project Manager who plays Magic in the little spare time he can muster. He was introduced to the game back in 1998, and has played competitively off-and-on since 2012. He Top 25'd Pro Tour Journey Into Nyx, Top 8'd GP Pittsburgh 2017, and Won SCG Philidelphia 2013. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Adam Van Fleet when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep182 First Set Exodus Favorite Set Mirrodin / Thero...
181: Gerry Thompson Thinks YOU are Great! and How You Treat People Matters
March 10, 2017 09:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBGerry Thompson is a master deck builder, deck-tuner, and Pro Tour mainstay. He dominated the SCG Tour and even worked at Wizards of the Coast for a bit. He has 11 Grand Prix Top 8s with 2 wins and 1 Pro Tour Top 8. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Gerry Thompson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep181 First Set Mercadian Masques Favorite Set Ravnica City of Guilds Favorite Card Nether Spirit What makes Magic: The Gatheri...
180: Don't Complain and Learn from Every Single Game with Petr Sochurek
March 07, 2017 09:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBPetr Sochurek has been playing Magic since he was 11, and started grinding PTQs and GPs at about 16. He qualified to Valencia, where he made top 16 at his first Pro Tour with Merfolk. He’s a Platinum Level Pro with 4 Grand Prix top 8, including a finals at Rimini and a win at Paris. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Petr Sochurek when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep180 First Set Ravnica City of Guilds Favorite Set Lorwyn Favo...
179: Ungrinding Magic with Simon Slutsky
March 03, 2017 09:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBSimon Slutsky has 1 Grand Prix Top 8 and 1 Grand Prix win. He made day 2 at Pro Tour Sydney and is a 5 time PPTQ second place finisher. He’s a Merfolk enthusiast who goes a little deep on Modern and a Nuclear physics researcher when he’s not playing Magic. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Simon Slutsky when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep179 First Set Revised Favorite Set Eldritch Moon Favorite Card Phantasmal Image Earl...
178: Review Your Actions to Find Success with Roope Metsa
February 28, 2017 09:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBRoope Metsa has been playing Magic since Khans of Tarkir and just qualified for his first Pro Tour by making top 8 at Grand Prix Prague 2017. Roope lives in Vantaa, Finland. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Roope Metsa when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep178 First Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Set Shards of Alara Favorite Card Opposition What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Magic games are hard.Roope likes makin...
177: Play What You Know with Marcio Carvalho
February 24, 2017 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBMarcio Carvalho has an impressive record of 13 Grand Prix Top 8s including 3 wins, 3 Pro Tour Top 8s, and was a finalist at the 2016 Worlds tournament. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Marcio Carvalho when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep177 First Set Stronghold Favorite Set Ravnica Favorite Card Wasteland Early Challenge Choosing a deck. Breakthrough Moment First time competing at Worlds in 2005. Worst Magic Mome...
176: Make Magic Fun for You and Others with Grand Prix Champion Florian Koch
February 21, 2017 09:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBFlorian Koch has been playing Magic since 1994 and played semi-competitively until he got his first Pro Point in 2010. He then won GP Lyon later that year. Since 2010 he’s made the Top 8 of three GPs and is striving for success on the Pro Tour. Florian is from Cologne, Germany. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Florian Koch when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep176 First Set The Dark (Just before) Favorite Set Florian doesn't hav...
175: How to Theorycraft with Eric English
February 17, 2017 09:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBEric English has cashed many Grand Prix and has 1 Grand Prix top 8 and a Pro Tour top 32, both in 2016. He’s a Silver Level Pro looking to continue the success he had last year. Eric is from Rochester, New York. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Eric English when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep175 First Set Onslaught Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Engineered Explosives Early Challenge Eric's deck selection skills ...
174: Grand Prix Champion John Asbach Reveals How to Get to GP Top 8 from Day Two
February 14, 2017 09:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBJohn Asbach is 25 years old and an active duty military member. He graduated from the United States Military Academy (Westpoint) Class of 2013 and is originally from Buffalo, NY. He loves theater, coffee, and hockey and is the Champion of Grand Prix San Jose 2017. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from John Asbach when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep174 First Set 9th / 10th Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Dark Intimations ...
173: Focus on Your Decisions and What You Can Control with Adam Ragsdale
February 10, 2017 09:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBAdam Ragsdale is a former MTGO grinder and content producer turned current occasional traveler. He has 2 Grand Prix Top 8s, both in the last calendar year. Adam lives in Toronto. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Adam Ragsdale when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep173 First Set Torment Favorite Set Mirrodin Favorite Card Arc-slogger What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Adam loves solving the puzzle using all the p...
172: How To Avoid Giving Away Information with Rodrigo Togores
February 07, 2017 09:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBRodrigo Togores has several good finishes at many Magic events, but most notably is the Champion of Grand Prix Prague 2016. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Rodrigo Togores when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep172 First Set Mercadian Masques Favorite Set Urza's Saga Favorite Card Brainstorm Tendrils of Agony Early Challenge Combat Math. Breakthrough Moment 2015, Rodrigo won a Vintage tournament in Italy. What...
171: Matt Tabak Comes From Inside Wizards of the Coast and Talks What It's Like To Be Rules Manager
February 03, 2017 09:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBMatt Tabak is a senior editor inside Magic R&D. He is a former level 3 judge, competed at the Pro Tour four times, and holds the record for longest tenured Magic rules manager. He’s the lead editor for Magic Duels and the upcoming Magic sets Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation. Matt lives in Seattle, WA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matt Tabak when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep171 First Set Alpha Favorite Set Ravnica Favo...
170: Focus on Having Fun and the Wins Will Come with Cody Napier
January 31, 2017 09:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBCody Napier started playing magic in 2009 and has 1 Grand Prix Top 8 (Louisville) and 1 SCG open top 8 in his record. He’s attending his first Pro Tour later this year which is only 45 minutes away from his house. He loves cube and Legacy but mostly plays Standard. Cody lives in Tennessee. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Cody Napier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep170 First Set Rise of the Eldrazi Favorite Set Shards of A...