Think Twice MTG
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsThink Twice is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast hosted by Ali Aintrazi, Justin Parnell, & Stephen Green that looks at a variety of topics from dual and occasionally opposing points of view. Ali, Justin and Stephen primarily discuss the world revolving around Magic, but touch on movies, music, other games, general pop culture, and personal musings.
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Episodes
2017 Reflecting Pool
December 30, 2017 15:49 - 1 hour - 179 MBOn this week's episode of Think Twice, Ali, Justin, and the ghost of Director Jon Choi discuss their Bests and Worsts of 2017 in both Magic and pop culture. The duo also look to the future of Think Twice, and spill all the secrets of what the future will hold for the show in 2018. 00:47 - The Week That Was 7:09 - 2017 in Magic Review 33:55 - 2017 in Pop Culture Review 1:03:00 - The Future of ThinkTwice 1:30:17 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com...
A Porg-mas Story
December 23, 2017 16:10 - 1 hour - 160 MBOn this week's episode of Think Twice, Ali and Justin look ahead to the best Magic has to offer in 2018. Justin laments the defeat he suffered at the hands of Ali's Kruphix-less Simic Commander deck, and Ali literally won't stop talking about how much he loves the Porgs in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. 00:48 - The Week That Was 5:41 - Magic in 2018 28:27 - Commander: 1v1 vs Multiplayer 47:56 - #TheLastJedi 1:20:56 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com...
Money Magic
December 16, 2017 16:37 - 1 hour - 141 MBOn this week's episode of Think Twice, Ali tries to convince Justin why Pauper would be a great idea for a GP format, Justin explains why speculating on cards is much tougher than you think, and the pair pull out their smartphones to take a Partly Cloudy Pokemon GO adventure. 00:41 - The Week That Was 11:02 - #MTGPauper 33:38 - #MTGFinance 53:02 - #PokemonGo 1:11:33 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gm...
Dungeon Runs
December 09, 2017 15:58 - 1 hour - 206 MBOn this week's episode of Think Twice, Ali and Justin recap their Invitational loses /Open and Classic success last weekend in Roanoke. Ali recounts his first encounter with Justin's Yahenni deck, and the pair cover the best parts of the new Hearthstone expansions, Kobolds and Catacombs. 00:47 - The Week That Was 10:01 - #SCGINVI Recap 34:24 - Getting into Commander 1:01:25 - #Kobolds & Catacombs 1:45:21 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEl...
The No Justice League
December 02, 2017 17:14 - 1 hour - 178 MBOn this week's episode of Think Twice, Ali and Justin discuss two format events going into the SCG Invitational, Ali drops some knowledge on steps to improving your Magic game, and Justin only burst twelve blood vessels as he discusses the Justice League movie. 00:45 - The Week That Was 6:58 - #SCGINVI Prep 32:10 - Improve your game! 58:40 - #JusticeLeague 1:31:14 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmai...
So Close, Yet So Far
November 25, 2017 14:54 - 1 hour - 161 MBTeam Think Twice is coming in hot fresh off a Top 4 finish at the Team Open in Baltimore. Ali and Justin talk key moments, emotions, and the difference between solo and team events. Of course Unstable previews are lurking, so the episode wouldn't be complete without discussion of some favorite cards! This week wraps up with a topic very near and dear to our host's hearts - Music. Decklists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/scg-team-constructed-open-baltimore-2017-11-19#online 00:45 -...
Being Found (UN)Worthy
November 18, 2017 18:03 - 1 hour - 152 MBWith the upcoming Team Open this weekend, Ali and Justin are ready to be masters of their format! Come learn about the strategy of team tournaments then stick around for our discussion of Un-set cards for Cube & Commander and the burning question: Should WOTC makes UN-sets? Lastly, there's another spoiler alert for this week's film review of Thor: Ragnarok! Come and listen if ye be worthy! 00:45 - The Week That Was 10:16 - Team Open at #SCGBALT 30:41 - UN-Sets in Cube/Commander 52:37 - (SPOI...
Check Out These Pearls
November 11, 2017 21:09 - 1 hour - 197 MBPro Tour Ixlalan is in the books, so Ali and Justin ask the burning question in Magic right now- is Energy too good? The guys come back with a breakdown of the best gear in Magic before going into the Upside Down world of Stranger Things. Grab some Farrah Fawcett hairspray and join the conversation! 00:45 - The Week That was 13:57 - #PTXLN 41:30 - Best Magic Gear & Accesories 1:11:12 - (SPOILERS) Stranger Things 2 1:38:01 - Wrap Up Timbuk2 Bags: https://www.timbuk2.com/classic-messenger-bag...
Return to Form
November 04, 2017 17:22 - 1 hour - 161 MBAli and Justin are back this week to talk about their non-Magic gaming exploits before tackling the latest hot button issue in Vintage. Ali gives tips on how to stay focused during long tournaments, and Justin roots for the bad guy in the final chapter of Ixalan's Magic Story. 00:45 - The Week That was 16:42 - Eternal Weekend 40:20 - Story Circle 1:17:30 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmail.com Cons...
Eternalize
October 20, 2017 10:38 - 1 hour - 169 MBWith Ali a bit under the weather, Justin enlists the help of Chris McCurry to keep Think Twice afloat. Justin and Chris go over #MTGNationals before taking an in depth look at both Vintage and Legacy leading into #EternalWeekend in Pittsburgh. Chris also tries to convince Justin that Jurassic Park is a horror movie. Does it work? Listen and find out! 00:47 - The Week That was 11:28 - #MTGNationals 46:26 - #EternalWeekend 1:20:19 - Wrap Up Reach out to Chris at: twitter.com/mccrispy86 Find ...
The Champ is Here!
October 14, 2017 15:32 - 1 hour - 182 MBThis week on Think Twice, Ali and Justin breakdown the 2017 MTG World Championships and how it changes the Standard landscape going forward. Justin gets the scoop on Ali's US Nationals deck and preparation for the event before talking about Explorers of Ixalan and cards we'll never see in Standard again. Join Justin in preemptively congratulating Ali on repeating as National champion by listening! 00:49 - The Week That was 11:40 - #MTGChamp 38:26 - #MTGNationals 1:02:17 - #MTGEXL, #MTGXLN S...
Diving into Ixalan
October 07, 2017 14:36 - 1 hour - 191 MBLucky number 13! This week Ali and Justin breakdown the new Standard format from SCG Open, Ixalan's first week in the wild. Justin educates Ali on 10 most impactful cards for Commander in Ixalan. Finally they wrap up with Ali's new, favorite, heart-string pulling Magic Story, Something Else Entirely. Dive in (but watch out for Merfolk!). 0:44 - The Week That Was 11:58 - XLN Standard 32:04 - Top 10 XLN Cards 1:04:28 - Magic Story 1:32:51 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitt...
Vraska's a Badass!
September 30, 2017 19:33 - 1 hour - 156 MBAs Gideon and the Eldrazi leave the format, Ali and Justin welcome our new feathered overlords! They take a fresh look at a fresh Standard format before heading to the Story Circle where they discuss new sides to two very different characters, Jace and (Captain) Vraska. 00:42 - The Week that Was 9:51 - Ixalan Standard 39:59 - Story Circle: Ixalan 1:11:40 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmail.com Cons...
Ixalan MEGA Review w/ Emma Handy
September 23, 2017 15:55 - 1 hour - 186 MBThis week, we're joined by MTG Streamer/Coach/Player, Emma Handy! Fresh off her experience at the LRR Pre-Prerelease, Emma shares her knowledge of the coming format and cards with Justin and Ali! Don't miss this episode before going to your prerelease! 00:52 - Week That Was 15:47 - IXALAN MEGA-REVIEW 1:28:21 - Wrap Up Find Emma at: twitter.com/em_teegee twitch.tv/em_teegee Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmai...
Trapped like a Planeswalker
September 15, 2017 15:18 - 1 hour - 102 MBIconic Masters? More like reprint all expensive cards! Come on in and listen to the crew discuss that crazy set, two new Ixalan MTG stories, and the remake of the horror classic movie, IT! 00:49 - Week That Was 15:40 - MTGIMA 37:02 - Magic Story 1:11:00 - (SPOILER) IT: 2017 1:38:40 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmail.com Consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/thinktwicemtg Thi...
Let's Get Digital, Digital!
September 08, 2017 16:41 - 1 hour - 129 MBJoin Ali and Justin as they delve into the first HASCON convention. talk about Iconic Masters and what cards they are speculating to be in the set, and lastly discuss the most exciting announcement, Magic: the Gathering Arena. If it's information on new MTG stuff you're looking, you won't want to miss it! 00:45 - HASCON 23:23 - Iconic Masters 54:57 - MTGARENA 1:22:00 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)g...
It's gonna be legen - wait for it... dary!
September 01, 2017 16:54 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week on Think Twice, Ali and Justin discuss huge news announced by Wizards of the Coast. How will the new Planeswalker rule will effect you favorite format? Which previewed Ixalan cards stood out most? What will Ali getting his Dragon Commander deck mean for his reentry to the format? Tune in to find out! 00:44 - The Week That Was 11:50 - Legend Rule Changes 43:52 - Ixalan & Leaks 1:07 - Wrap Up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email u...
Where are my (Commander) Dragons!!!
August 25, 2017 17:13 - 1 hour - 185 MBThis week on Think Twice, Justin and Ali talk about Magic history being made, excitement for Grand Prix D.C. and the release of new Commander product. They finish up Story Circle: Nicol Bolas and go into a wild theory you won't want to miss in Game of Thrones! Our Patreon is finally up and you can show your love and support for the show at https://www.patreon.com/thinktwicemtg. Make sure you hear all about the Disiciple of Bolas reward tier at the end to get all the inside scoops of Justin an...
Story Time!
August 18, 2017 16:19 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThis week, Ali and Justin talk about their thoughts on leaks and their consequences, go in depth on Bolas and his lore in a new segment called Story Circle, and talk about Hearthstone and how it relates to Magic. Give yourself a treat and listen to it, your ears will thank you for it! 00:46 - The Week That Was 11:09 - Are leaks good or bad for Magic? 28:50 - Story Circle: Nicol Bolas 1:00:00 - Hearthstone through the eyes of Magic 1:19:00 - Wrap-up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twi...
All Hail the Commander!
August 11, 2017 15:49 - 1 hour - 91 MBALL THE COMMANDER! That's what you'll get today and just in time for Commander 2017's release. Get Justin and Ali's thoughts on all the new commander goodness. If you're a Commander fan or remotely interested in Commander, you won't want to miss this one!
Painting the Pyramids Red
August 04, 2017 15:53 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB"The dust from Pro Tour Hour of Devastation settles. Ali and Justin discuss Ramunap Red, the Pro Tour itself, stand alone lore, and what part of the color pie Game of Thrones characters are. Do yourself a favor and listen. Your ears will thank you for it." Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmail.com Think Twice is a weekly vodcast hosted by Ali Aintrazi and Justin Parnell that looks at a variety of topics from d...
From Hero to Zero
July 28, 2017 15:17 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBIn Episode 3 of Think Twice, Ali and Justin discuss the shadow that loomed over SCG Atlanta. They dive into the new RPTQ and Team PT changes as well as PT Hour of Devastation itself. We finally get to see Bolas in action as the Elder Dragon confront the Gatewatch. Justin tries to sell Ali on his Death-o-Meter when they talk Game of Thrones. 00:51 - Weekend Recap 13:45 - Recent Magic News 33:17 - Magic Story 57:44 - Game of Thrones Discussion 1:15:00 - Wrap up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktw...
The Spoils of War
July 21, 2017 14:37 - 1 hour - 81 MBIn Episode 2 of Think Twice, Ali and Justin tackle the new horizon of Standard and dive into the most recent Magic Story and how Red's color identity is evolving through writing. They also talk about what the newest episode of Game of Thrones means for Westeros's inhabitants, and Justin tries to defend Spider-Man: Homecoming to Ali.
Power Hour
July 14, 2017 05:40 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBJustin and Ali kick things off with a bang in their first episode of Think Twice. Dive on in to explore the world of two best friends as they talk about Hour of Devastation, new Standard, the Amonkhet story, and so much more. You won't want to miss this one! Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmail.com Think Twice is a weekly vodcast hosted by Ali Aintrazi and Justin Parnell that looks at a variety of topics from...