Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

This podcast is about the most hated mechanic in the history of Magic, ante.

In this podcast, I talk about a specific aspect of the color pie and how modern design requires that we care about it.

Discover the fascinating evolution of tokens in the game, tracing their historical impact and design innovations. Learn about key early designs that changed gameplay dynamics. Tokens allowed for multiple entities to thrive on the battlefield, revolutionizing strategies. This exploration dives deep into how these unique game elements have shaped Magic: The Gathering into what it is today. Prepare for an engaging journey through gaming history!

In this podcast, I sit down with Corey Bowen, the lead set designer of Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man, to talk about the set's design.

In my podcast on Igniting the Spark (the new Magic documentary), I talked about doing a podcast that covered something the documentary didn't. How did Magic grow from a one hundred million-dollar game to a billion-dollar game?

In this podcast, I talk about a key component of design: set structure.

This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This episode is all about Prophecy, the third set in the Mercadian Masques block.

A documentary about how Magic debuted at Gen Con. I had the pleasure of participating in it, and this podcast talks all about that.

This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Nemesis, the second set in the Mercadian Masques block.

Discover the exciting mechanics shaping the future of Magic: The Gathering in 2025! From innovative concepts like Offspring and Valiant to new gameplay strategies such as 'exhaust' and 'endure', the discussion covers it all. Learn how player feedback is crucial in balancing creativity with practical play. The exploration of unique game tokens—like Chocobos and wizards—illustrates their impact on various playstyles and themes. Tune in for unique insights and design knowledge!