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Lost Caverns of Ixalan Prerelease Primer - Episode #170

Limited Edition - November 07, 2023 19:14 - 1 hour
On this edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth give their big picture overview of the new set Lost Caverns of Ixalan, discuss Key Commons and take a look at the archetypes it has to offer!  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast  Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_mario || htt...

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Strength from Weakness

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - November 04, 2023 16:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
Dante joins the podcast to break down the October employment report. With job growth moderating and the unemployment rate edging higher, the Fed’s fight against inflation should get a little bit easier. The team also takes a few listener questions about the definition of the unemployment rate an...

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122. The Factual 2023 Election Guide

Zander's Facts Podcast - November 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
It may not be a congressional or presidential year, but it’s still election season! This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander breaks down the elections taking place all over the country this year. From competitive gubernatorial contests in Kentucky and Mississippi to massive legislative r...

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Hello Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Episode #169

Limited Edition - October 31, 2023 20:24 - 39 minutes
On this edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth discuss the themes and mechanics of the new upcoming set!  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast  Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_mario || http://twitch.tv/infinitebreakfast  Patreon: http://patreon.com/limitededition  Dis...

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The Best & Worst of WOE - Episode#168

Limited Edition - October 27, 2023 18:31 - 53 minutes
On this edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth take a look back on the WOE format and give it a proper send off by compiling the highs and lows of what it had to offer.  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast  Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_mario || http://twitch.tv/infini...

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Gangbuster GDP

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - October 27, 2023 18:05 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
The inside Economics team takes up the gangbuster GDP growth in the third quarter. Marisa walks the group though the GDP identity C+I+G+net exports and concludes that while the report overstates the case, it makes a strong case that the economy is on solid ground. Cris gives Marisa an A+ for her...

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ZF Flashback: The Zander's Facts Podcast: Powered by AI

Zander's Facts Podcast - October 25, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
There’s no new episode of the podcast this week, but this Flashback should hold off all your Fact cravings until next Wednesday. Zander goes back to Episode 96 of the pod from March when he dove into everything you need to know about artificial intelligence, with the help of some “special” guest...

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Bonds, Baseball and Blankies

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - October 20, 2023 21:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
Mark, Cris and Marisa welcome colleague David Fieldhouse to Inside Economics to talk about the run up in long-term bond yields and mortgage rates, as well as the outlook for the consumer. The team discusses why the 10-year yield has breached 5% for the first time since before the GFC and what it...

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121. Bringing back the Basketball Facts

Zander's Facts Podcast - October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Is it basketball season already? The pros are already back at it, and that means it’s time to bring out the facts! This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander is joined by Zander’s Facts NBA analyst Hill Billy to preview the 2023-2024 NBA season. The two break down all 30 teams, including w...

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Competitive Play Online: MTGO Vs. Arena - Episode #167

Limited Edition - October 17, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour
On this edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth take it upon themselves to play their best. They challenge themselves to devote their full focus and ability to playing all throughout the week as if playing on the pro tour. This episode aims to ask how much better can you play if you really app...

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Prices, Petroleum, and Prosciutto

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - October 13, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
Inflation was front and center in this week’s podcast. Mark and Marisa (yes, she’s back and winning the stats game again) hosted a wonderful cast of colleagues to talk over the September CPI report, the European inflation experience, which is similar to that here in the U.S., and given recent gr...

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120. The truth about Hunter Biden

Zander's Facts Podcast - October 11, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
It seems like nobody really knows how to talk about the situation regarding Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, very truthfully. This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, instead of diving into conspiracy theories or sweeping it under the rug, Zander takes a look at the past actions of...

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Beating the Aggro Decks in WOE - Episode #166

Limited Edition - October 10, 2023 18:35 - 50 minutes
On this edition, Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth dive into specific cards, archetypes and strategies that can help you gain an edge to beat the aggressive decks in WOE.  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_mario || http://twitch.tv/infinite...

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Within Statistical Spitting Distance

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - October 06, 2023 19:15 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
Dante joins Cris and Mark to digest the September jobs report. The outsized job gain during the month was surprising, but after Dante’s masterful dissection of the data, the group agrees there is a lot to like in the report. After the stats game, they discussion turns to the recent surge in long...

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WOE: Tips, Tricks, Combos & Traps - Episode #165

Limited Edition - October 04, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour
On this Edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth discuss key cards and interactions to level up your game in WOE!  Twitter/X: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_mario || http://twitch.tv/infinitebreakfast  Patreon: http://patreon.com/limitededitio...

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119. The right-wing plan to ravage American democracy

Zander's Facts Podcast - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
While chaos resumes among Republicans in the House of Representatives, some conservatives have already outlined what another GOP presidential term would look like. This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at the Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’. Zander examines what the ...

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Approaching Shutdown, Asian Flip-Flop

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - September 29, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
The fast approaching federal government shutdown is top of mind on this week’s podcast. Mark and Cris consider how the shutdown may play out and the economic consequences. Two other colleagues, Steve Cochrane and Stefan Angrick, then join the conversation to assess the all important Chinese and ...

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ZF Flashback: Do you know your crypto?

Zander's Facts Podcast - September 27, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
There isn’t a new episode of Zander’s Facts this week, but today’s Flashback should satisfy all your factual needs. Zander goes back to Episode 76 of the pod from last September when he broke down everything you need to know about cryptocurrency. From Episode 76: “If you’ve heard of cryptocurre...

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WOE Metagame Update - Episode #164

Limited Edition - September 26, 2023 21:09 - 47 minutes
On this edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth give you a quick metagame update with the Wilds of Eldraine format discuss how it's evolved as well as some suprising cards reflected in the 17lands Data.  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_...

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Economic Threats & Exponential Risk

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - September 22, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
Inside Economics welcomes Rob Fauber, President and CEO of Moody’s Corporation to the podcast.  He discusses his concept of exponential risk and the opportunities and challenges of using AI. Rob shares what it's like to lead a global firm and answers a few get-to-know-you questions from Mark, Cr...

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118. Understanding the Hollywood Strikes

Zander's Facts Podcast - September 20, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
The actors and writers unions may be striking out in California, but the effects of those strikes will be wide-reaching. This week on the Zander’s Facts podcast, Zander dives in to the labor stoppages taking over Hollywood. Zander focuses on why the strikes matter, what each side is asking for,...

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Smoke On the UAW Strike

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - September 14, 2023 20:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
The looming UAW strike is top of mind, and no one better to talk to about how it may play out and what it means for the economy than Jonathan Smoke of COX Automotive and our own vehicle industry expert, Mike Brisson.  Bernard Yaros also joins the podcast to talk about the consumer inflation repo...

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WOE Early Format Guide with Sierkovitz - Episode #163

Limited Edition - September 14, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour
On this edition Co-Host Zander Stone is joined by Special Guest Co-Host Sierkovitz, as they give their breakdown of WOE, discuss their general approach, what to look out for and highlight overperforming/underperforming cards in each color!  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcas...

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ZF Flashback: The Weaponization of Education

Zander's Facts Podcast - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
No new Zander’s Facts episode this week, but this periodical Flashback is sure to stock your cubbard of facts. Zander goes back to May’s Episode 105 where he focused on perhaps the biggest challenge facing public education in America, politicization. From Episode 105: “Education in America is f...

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AI and a Bit of Advertising

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - September 08, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
Given the strong counter narratives regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy – from bright optimism that AI will significantly lift productivity growth and wealth to dark pessimism that it will lead to a dystopic increase in unemployment and cybercrime – we asked Martin Fle...

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WOE: First Impressions - Episode #162

Limited Edition - September 07, 2023 22:35 - 22 minutes
On this edition Co-Host Zander Stone is going solo as Eric is out of town; to give you his first impressions of WOE with some Big Picture Takeaways, Overlooked Commons, and successful archetypes to help you find success early in the format.  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @LImitedepodca...

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117. A fact-filled preview of the 2023-24 NFL Season

Zander's Facts Podcast - September 06, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
College football had a great opening weekend, but now it’s time to turn our attention to the pros! On this week’s edition of the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander previews how all 32 teams will square up in the NFL this season. Zander gives you all the facts you need to be ready for all the footba...

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Good Report, Great Music

Moody's Talks - Inside Economics - September 01, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 216 ratings
The August jobs report couldn’t have been much better.  Dante and Cris called it a good report, while Mark and Marisa thought it was a VERY good report.  Either way, the report has soft landing written all over it.  In standing with the good cheer over the jobs numbers, the group recounted their...

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116. The Fact-filled 2023-24 College Football preview pod

Zander's Facts Podcast - August 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Football may be great, but football with facts is second to none! This week on the Zander’s Facts podcast, Zander previews the upcoming College Football season, which begins in full force this weekend. Zander gives you the top teams, the names you’ll need to know, and of course the facts to imp...

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Wilds of Eldraine Prerelease Primer - Episode #161

Limited Edition - August 29, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour
On this edition Co-Hosts Zander Stone & Eric Soth give their big picture overview of the new set: Wilds of Eldraine, discuss their key commons and take a look at the archetypes and mechanics!  Twitter: @MetalMarioMTG @BreakfastMTG @Limitedepodcast  Twitch: http://twitch.tv/metal_mario || htt...