Ponder
208 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 27 ratingsTJ Rogers, Jamie Rigatti, and Melvin the Muppet ponder all things from the world of Magic: the Gathering. Each episode, your hosts will discuss anything and everything related to the world of Magic and will answer listener questions of any kind.
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Episodes
Episode 201 - Bonus Content: Outtakes
December 31, 2022 23:39 - 2 hours - 141 MBThe show may be over but we have one last parting gift! It's a collection of outtakes from all our episodes.
Episode 200 - Pondering Beginnings and Endings
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIt's our 200th official episode! It's been a long journey, and we take a look back at the beginning and some good times along the way. We also ponder what to do when it's time to say goodbye. Thank you again to all our Patreon patrons, past and present. Visit the Ponder website
Episode 200 - The Three Moons Lounge
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 59.3 MBThere's too much in this lounge episode to describe here. We celebrate hitting 200 episodes! A lot of laughs in this one, and a little peek at next week.
Episode 199 - Jamie's Magic30th, Brothers War, and Taking Stock
November 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe all heard about how Magic 30 in Vegas went, but we get Jamie to give us her first hand experience of the weekend. Then she gives us her insight into early Brothers War limited, and we all ponder what Hasbro's stock is doing.
Episode 199 - The Three Moons Lounge
November 17, 2022 03:40 - 46 minutes - 61 MBTJ marries some folks, we ponder Twitter's potential demise, and we explain why you're overrating fast food places.
Episode 198 - Pondering Halloween Planeswalkers
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIt's Halloween time, and without Jamie here, TJ and Melvin decide to play a little game of Pondering. They go through a bunch of planeswalkers and ponder who they would dress up as for a Halloween party, and what their favorite candy might be. Would Jace bring back the sexy pirate look? What candy does Ugin like? They try and figure it all out.
Episode 198 - The Three Moons Lounge
October 29, 2022 17:37 - 43 minutes - 56.4 MBHow much does the recipe matter in drinks? What better to chat about in a bar than cocktails?
Episode 197 - What if we bought a bunch of Magic 30th boosters?
October 20, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 59.8 MBThere's a bunch of ways to celebrate Magic 30, and some are better than others. Jamie's going to Vegas to celebrate with friends, which is a much better way than buying Magic 30th Anniversary Edition boosters for $1000. We pretend to buy a bunch and see what happens. And speaking of boosters, are regular collectors boosters worth the money anymore? Find Lola the Muppet on TikTok
Episode 197 - The Three Moons Lounge
October 13, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 49.2 MBTJ talks about his murder mystery part that sort of isn't. We give some early opinions on Overwatch 2, ponder if She-Hulk is liable for the damages she causes legally, and Jamie tells us why Disney's Dreamlight Valley is really a jump scare game.
Episode 196 - Un-derstanding Unsets
October 07, 2022 02:18 - 55 minutes - 61.3 MBTo Unfinity and Beyond! Today we go over the new Un sets, as well as Magic 30! What cards are exciting? Are we looking forward to Black Borders? What's cooking at the Summit in Salt Lake City!?
Episode 196 - The Three Moons Lounge
September 30, 2022 02:59 - 34 minutes - 44.7 MBEarly Mornings, Furbies, Art, Chasing Dopamine, favorite games, and sorting the steam library, we get ready for the next episode with drinks, games, and cheese
Episode 195 - Are You Playing Magic or Solving It?
September 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBJamie sparked a debate this week when she asked Twitter if people were playing magic or just trying to solve it? We ponder what we're doing when we play, and why. Then, Melvin has a Dominaria United game to play: Precon Stud or Draft Dud? Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 195 - The Three Moons Lounge
September 15, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 60.5 MBTJ regales us with Vegas stories, and how it made him feel old. He also talks about his new job and where the term "cocktail" comes from. Melvin went to an actual party (gasp!) and we ponder guy smells, Portland, and a Marvel viewing party for Jamie.
Episode 194 - Dominaria Days
September 08, 2022 18:57 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBDominaria has been brought to the world! Jamie has had early access and we go over the new card game from Disney! Beyond that we have a healthy heaping of tangents.
Episode 194 - Three Moons Lounge
September 01, 2022 22:47 - 48 minutes - 62.9 MBWhat defines fast food? This week we dive further into food and really try to determine what makes food fast. Also it's home repair season for Melvin and Jamie! Hooray for cleaning the carnage.
Episode 193 - Spellslingers and Special Events
August 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBMelvin is a little burned out on Limited right now, and TJ fondly remembers some of the better special events that Arena used to run more often. Are those what's missing? We also ponder the new mobile game Magic Spellslilngers and the odd lack of news or marketing around it. Is no news good news? Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 193 - The Three Moons Lounge
August 18, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 61.7 MBWe ponder how great Fleetwood Mac is and still don't know if Stevie Nicks is a witch. We catch up on our Netflix recommendations and grump a little bit about why D&D Twitch streams kind of suck.
Episode 192 - State of Design '22
August 11, 2022 15:44 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBIt's time for another year's State of Design article from Mark Rosewater, Jamie, Melvin, and TJ go through the last four sets and discuss the highs and lows. Concerts and Storybook Brawl are also fresh on our minds.
Episode 192 - The Three Moons Lounge
August 04, 2022 09:58 - 46 minutes - 60.8 MBIt's the Three Moon's Lounge and Summer is fresh on our minds. With sunburns on backs and cool drinks in mind we ponder the Old Fashioned, the truth about goobers, and our ideal sleep environments.
Episode 191 - Topples Tournament Reports
July 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBMelvin's back from vacation, and he's just in time to get some tournament reports from Jamie who has been playing actual constructed decks in actual tournaments. What did she play and how did she do? We also ponder what it actually means to be the best at a game like Arena and Storybook Brawl, and if it's even quantifiable. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 191 - The Three Moons Lounge
July 21, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 48.5 MBJamie has super grown up bank stories, TJ and Melvin talk jorts, Melvin willingly subjects himself to Morbius, and everyone loves hammocks
Episode 190 - Raising Standards
July 14, 2022 05:55 - 38 minutes - 36.9 MBThis Week Melvin is on vacation! Jamie and TJ take over the show and talk about upcoming tournaments for Jamie, fun new sponsorships, and the glory days as paper boomers.
Episode 190 - The Three Moons Lounge
July 07, 2022 19:36 - 35 minutes - 42.7 MBMelvin is on Vacation and Jamie and TJ take the wheel! We discuss top hats for your fingers, the holidays, and plus an exclusive look into new music by Jamie!
Episode 190 - Three Moons Lounge
July 07, 2022 19:36 - 35 minutes - 42.7 MBMelvin is on Vacation and Jamie and TJ take the wheel! We discuss top hats for your fingers, the holidays, and plus an exclusive look into new music by Jamie!
Episode 189 - Modern and Masters Memories with Coleman
June 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBWith Jamie out this week, but probably not dead, we asked long time friend of the show Coleman to join us once again. He shares his recent experience at an actual paper modern tournament, talks about the current meta, and we all ponder what's good in Double Masters. Find Coleman on Twitter Listen to the Building Blocks Podcast Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 189 - The Three Moons Lounge
June 24, 2022 15:34 - 40 minutes - 50.5 MBWe're joined in the lounge by special guest Coleman, who talks with us about old TV shows, TJ recounts almost being murdered by a murder, and we decide to sell knockoff fantasy novels online. Find Coleman on Twitter Listen to the Building Blocks Podcast
Episode 188 - Doom Scrolling in New Capenna
June 16, 2022 10:04 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBCan New Capenna Alchemy drafts save Jamie from burnout? We try and figure out why we can’t stop doom scrolling. We also ponder which dragons from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's gate would be cool to party with. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 188 - The Three Moons Lounge
June 09, 2022 05:42 - 40 minutes - 51 MBIs TikTok turning into every other platform? What’s a good candy for old people? What do you do when your mom gives you a Dutch oven?
Episode 187 - New Capenna Bait and Switch
June 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWhat happens when you expect a set to play a certain way, but it varies wildly from expectation? New Capenna Limited is nothing like what people expected it to be, and we ponder how this effects players interest. We also check in on how the Weekend Qualifiers went and suggest a few changes. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 187 - The Three Moons Lounge
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 67.5 MBTJ gets some life advice from Jamie, we talk about Scythe and our other favorite board games, and we ponder things that spark joy.
Episode 186 - Unsealing New Capenna
May 19, 2022 04:01 - 56 minutes - 62.9 MBJamie is back from SCG CON to tell us how her team sealed did and what she thinks of the format. She shares what it was like to be back at a big tournament. We also ponder how good New Capenna is as a limited set, using the cheeseburger scale. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 186 - The Three Moons Lounge
May 12, 2022 04:01 - 51 minutes - 63.3 MBCoffee, Mother's Day, the games we've been playing, choppin wood, and no spoilers talk of Marvel. It's a new lounge episode!
Episode 185 - New Capenna First Thoughts and Collecting Concerns
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBNew Capenna is out and we've tasted the halo. Jamie and Melvin talk about their first impressions of the set, what they like and don't. Jamie also tells us about her new strategy for collection sorting and maintenance. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 185 - The Three Moons Lounge
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 67.2 MBTJ tells us about his 30th birthday, we ponder how high deer can jump, someone just got an Oculus VR, and we dispute ostrich fables.
Episode 184 - It's All in the Family in New Capenna
April 21, 2022 09:56 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBNew Capenna is out and we're excited to take a look at the cards. We talk about Jamie's preview card, what the five families are up to, and how the mechanics are going to play out in Limited. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 184 - The Three Moons Lounge
April 15, 2022 05:55 - 51 minutes - 63.4 MBIts our Four Year anniversary. We discuss belly buttons, applebees as a first date, pet peeves, and Q tips.
Episode 184 - Three Moons lounge
April 15, 2022 05:55 - 51 minutes - 63.4 MBIts our Four Year anniversary. We discuss belly buttons, applebees as a first date, pet peeves, and Q tips.
Episode 183 - Is It Really Fun Though?
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBSometimes you have to look at what you're doing and ask yourself, is this actually fun? This week we talk about what's fun for us right now, like Storybook Brawl, what other people think is fun but might not be (Arena Packs) and what to do when the fun is gone. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website
Episode 183 - The Three Moons Lounge
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 62.4 MBWe ponder what to do with leftover movie popcorn, working at Chuck E. Cheese, and go over TJ's red flags.
Episode 182 - Don't Drink the Halo
March 24, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBTJ, Melvin, and Jamie discuss what problems, if any, that Alchemy Solves, Storybook Brawl continues to tempt us all, and we ponder about the halos that will be above our heads for New Capenna
Episode 182 - Three Moons lounge
March 17, 2022 04:01 - 51 minutes - 64.4 MBTJ, Melvin, and Jamie discuss artsy movies, high level dating strategy, and how likely we would to eat food from a stranger.
Episode 182 - The Three Moons lounge
March 17, 2022 04:01 - 51 minutes - 64.4 MBTJ, Melvin, and Jamie discuss artsy movies, high level dating strategy, and how likely we would to eat food from a stranger.
Episode 181 - Too Many Planes or Too Few?
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThe return to Kamigawa has been amazing with Neon Dynasty, but the stay is short-lived with New Capenna around the corner. Are we leaving too fast? We ponder what's the right amount of time to spend on a plane for a story arc, and if that leads to better sets and play. Visit the Ponder website
Episode 181 - The Three Moons Lounge
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 60.5 MBJamie explains Storybook Brawl to Melvin, Melvin is playing Raft, TJ is getting busy, and we ponder which movies have better sequals than originals.
Episode 180 - Is Neon Destiny a Top 5?
February 24, 2022 09:34 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBNeon Destiny is out and Jamie has been having a blast drafting. She's loving the set and even Melvin has said it's better than he thought. Could this be one of the top 5 Limited formats of all time? We also talk about the Hasbro 2021 earnings report and what that means for WotC and Magic. Visit the Ponder website
Episode 180 - Is Neon Dynasty a Top 5?
February 24, 2022 09:34 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBNeon Dynasty is out and Jamie has been having a blast drafting. She's loving the set and even Melvin has said it's better than he thought. Could this be one of the top 5 Limited formats of all time? We also talk about the Hasbro 2021 earnings report and what that means for WotC and Magic. Visit the Ponder website
Episode 180 - Three Moon Lounge
February 17, 2022 05:01 - 46 minutes - 60.4 MBValentines Day, Virtual Reality, Game of Thrones Books, and finally the latest nonsense in NFTs to reach Magic. The Three Moon's Lounge for Episode 180 is here
Episode 179 - Double Feature Failure and Neon Destiny Hype
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis episode is an emotional rollercoaster, as we have some low lows reviewing Double Feature and trying to understand why it was so poorly done. Then we take a big step up looking at cards and mechanics that excite us in Neon Destiny. Visit the Ponder website
Episode 179 - The Three Moons Lounge
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 57.7 MBTJ gets a vacation, Jamie goes over her New Years resolution, Melvin invents a new bathroom technology, and everyone ponders the Artist's Way. Visit the Ponder website
Episode 178 - Changing Times with a TikTok - Chatting with MyHandsAreBlank
January 27, 2022 19:22 - 1 hour - 75 MBThis week we welcome David aka MyHandsAreBlank to chat about Magic Content Creation on TikTok! Visit the Ponder website