(Michifus) Podcast Episode 10: Artist Interview with rk post

In another episode of the #teamswag Podcast focusing on the artist's of Magic the Gathering, Willis and Pieter are joined by rk post, the man behind Arbor Elf, the Avatar of ### cycle, Fulminator Mage, and Faerie Macabre.

Listen in as rk post discusses his career, the change from physical to digital production, the origins of Mind Funeral (and its development name), and why he has one of the more unique signatures and artist's credits in the game.

Full episode below:

(Michifus) Podcast Episode 9: Artist Interview with David Palumbo

In Episode 9 of the #teamswag Podcast, Pieter and Willis are joined by Magic artist David Palumbo, the man behind cards such as Stomping Ground (GTC), Devout Invocation, Cancel (M14), Nimbus Naiad, and more.

Listen in as we pick his brain about how Magic cards are made, what inspires him, and the origins of everyone's favorite homunculus, Fblthp.

Full episode can be found below:

(Michifus) Podcast Episode 8: Modern Brewing

In Episode 8 of the #teamswag Podcast, Willis and Pieter are joined by "Marjorie" Mason and Dave to discuss deck brewing. Listen in to learn when and how to brew, how to attack a particular metagame, and to evaluate the successes and failures of your creation. Full episode can be found below.

Featured as our Deck of the Week, we have The Walking Dead, with the list posted by our friends over at The Cauldron. For a more in depth look, also check out the tourney report on the deck.

(Michifus) Podcast Episode 7: Journey Into Nyx Set Review - Mythics and Rares

Willis and Pieter review the Rares and Mythic Rares from the upcoming set, Journey Into Nyx. Listen in as we go over each card for Limited and discuss certain stand-out cards that might see play in Standard, Block, Modern, and Legacy. Uncommons and Commons will be released soon!

(Michifus) Podcast Episode 6: Born of the Gods Sealed Primer

In episode 6, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason McNugget and Jadine to discuss the Born of the Gods Sealed format in preparation for Grand Prix Philadelphia. Listen in as we discuss sleeper cards, strategies, interesting interactions, and how to get a leg up in this format.

The full episode can be streamed or downloaded below.

(Michifus) Podcast Episode 5: Affinity Primer

In episode 5, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason the Fuckstick as we devote an entire episode to Affinity in Modern. Listen in to learn what makes the deck tick, why it's good, how and when to mulligan, sideboard strategies, and how to beat it. Full episode can be downloaded or streamed below:


Our Deck of the Week this episode is 8-Rack, which Mason will be going over in the first part of the episode. The decklist and article can be found here.

Pieter's list from the TCG Silver event can be found here and our shared list from Grand Prix Richmond can be found here.

Sample Hand 1:
Blinkmoth Nexus
Ornithopter
Mox Opal
Memnite
Welding Jar
Springleaf Drum
Steel Overseer

Sample Hand 2:
Thoughtcast
Etched Champion
Etched Champion
Signal Pest
Darksteel Citadel
Glimmervoid
Inkmoth Nexus

Sample Hand 3:
Darksteel Citadel
Inkmoth Nexus
Arcbound Ravager
Cranial Plating
Cranial Plating
Sprinleaf Drum
Galvanic Blast

Sample Hand 4:
Inkmoth Nexus
Inkmoth Nexus
Darksteel Citadel
Vault Skirge
Mox Opal
Etched Champion

Hand Swap:
- Darksteel Citadel
+ Island

Sample Hand 5:
Darksteel Citadel
Arcbound Ravager
Ornithopter
Mox Opal
Thoughtcast