Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

Dive into the intricate world of creature interactions in Magic: The Gathering. Discover how different colors influence gameplay, revealing their strengths and weaknesses. Red's knack for destruction and green's ability to summon mighty beings are highlighted, showcasing unique strategies. The analysis uncovers fascinating dynamics that shape how players approach the battlefield.

In this podcast, I talk about how it's not enough for a mechanic to be good in a vacuum.

In this podcast, I talk about the use of repeat mechanics on singular card designs.

Delve into the intricate ways colors in Magic: The Gathering interact with artifacts. Discover the strengths and weaknesses each color brings to artifact management. From unique strategies to fascinating gameplay mechanics, this conversation unveils how diverse approaches can change your game. Prepare for a rich discussion that will reshape your understanding of the color pie!

In this podcast, I answer a question from my blog about how we decide when to name and not name mechanics.

I recently wrote a three-part article about the history of typal themes in Magic. This is my podcast on the topic.

In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).

Dive into the creation of Stronghold, the second expansion of the Tempest block, featuring the introduction of innovative mechanics like Shadow and Buyback. Explore the epic Weatherlight Saga, focusing on character development and plot intricacies. Discover iconic cards such as Volrath Stronghold and Dream Halls, and their gameplay impact. Learn about unique mechanics like Burgeoning and Fling, all while unraveling the crew's adventure to escape a castle, linking gameplay with an engaging narrative.

In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.

In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.