GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels

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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Previews Sep 03, 2021

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We’re back to preview season, and it’s time to turn our attention to a brand new Standard format! The guys give their breakdown of Innistrad’s “new” mechanics and let you know which of the new cards have them howling at the moon. Awoooooooo!!! Midnight Hunt Mechanics - 1:48 Dual lands - 8:46 Brutal Cathar - 12:09 Enduring Angel - 15:25 Doll Stitcher - 19:11 Secrets of the Key - 22:25 Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia - 29:59 Festival Crasher - 32:42 Snarling Wolf - 34:07 Tovolar, Dire Overlord - 35:51 Arlinn, the Pack's Hope - 38:21 Sigarda, Champion of Light - 41:01 Galvanic Iteration - 43:24 A Little Historic - 46:09 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Historic Horizons is Finally Here Aug 27, 2021

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After a bit of a delay, Jumpstart: Historic Horizons is finally available on Magic: Arena, and Gerry and Bryan wasted no time getting to work. Day 1 was all about Vesperlark and Dragon’s Rage Channeler for the boys, and they’ve already starting forming some new rules of engagement for the format. All this, and reactions to this week’s big Magic announcements. 5:32 - 2021 Showcase 33:41 - Historic Horizons Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Ask Us Anything Aug 13, 2021

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Gerry and Bryan are taking advantage of a slow Magic week to take questions from their Patrons! What burning questions are on everyone’s mind? Listen and find out! arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Two Sets Worth of Previews! Aug 06, 2021

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The digital ink hasn’t even dried on Jumpstart Modern Horizons, and it’s already time for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Good news, it’s come out of the gates firing. How did seven little cards get Gerry and Bryan so hyped? Plus, a final review and must craft list for Jumpstart Modern Horizons and… a heartfelt, sincere apology to WotC?!?! Triskadekaphile - 5:43 Consider - 7:17 Play With Fire - 14:00 Infernal Grasp - 17:13 Join the Dance - 19:54 Champion of the Perished - 22:52 Wrenn and Seven - 24:56 Jumpstart Historic Horizons Highlights - 33:05 Izzet Decks - 36:03 Other Archetypes - 40:19 Soulherder Decks - 45:19 Emry Artifact Decks - 47:58 Shamans - 50:31 Davriel Twin - 51:10 Archmage's Carm - 57:36 The Top 10 - 1:02:44 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Jumpstart Historic Horizons Previews Jul 30, 2021

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Yes, Jumpstart Historic Horizons is the name of a real Magic release in 2021, and it probably won’t shock you that the boys have thoughts on this one. They break down the addition of some of the strongest cards in Historic’s… history. Davriel's Withering - 28:46 Davriel, Soul Broker - 35:41 Longtusk Stalker - 42:02 Seasoned Pyromancer - 44:37 Managorger Phoenix - 45:25 Hardened Scales - 47:51 Kiora, the Tide's Fury - 49:47 Ranger-Captain of Eos - 51:25 Sarkhan, Wanderer to Shiv - 52:32 The First Sliver - 53:12 Yawgmoth, Thran Physician - 53:33 Bloodbraid Maruader - 54:17 Breya's Apprentice - 55:17 Chitterspitter - 55:44 Dark Salvation, Diregraf Colossus, Undead Auger - 55:56 Esper Sentinel, Thalia's Lieutenant - 56:46 Goblin Engineer- 57:31 Lonis, Cryptozoologist - 58:10 Nettlecyst - 59:46 Pool of Vigorous Growth - 1:00:02 Priest of Fell Rites - 1:01:34 Return to the Ranks - 1:01:51 Sanctum Weaver, Sterling Grove - 1:03:34 Subversive Acolyte - 1:05:56 Thought Monitor - 1:06:49 Tome of the Infinite - 1:07:20 Dragon's Rage Channeler - 1:08:35 Shoreline Scout - 1:10:57 Unholy Heat - 1:11:49 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Turns Out Brainstorm is Powerful Jul 23, 2021

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In a shocking and unexpected turn of events, Brainstorm has proven to be too good for Historic. Where does that leave things in Historic now? Is Izzet Phoenix still the deck to beat? Plus, a check in on Modern and Standard! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

The Past, Present, and Future of Standard Jul 16, 2021

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Gerry and Bryan are enjoying their time in the Forgotten Realms, and both have been impressed with the quality of the decks they've been brewing up in Standard. Find out what cards they've been maximizing for the past week, and why they think there is still potential for a last minute format shake up. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Top 10 Cards of Dungeons and Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Jul 09, 2021

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After a slow start, preview season eventually kicked into high gear and the guys are now singing AFR’s praises. This Top 10 list is loaded with cards that they believe can be big difference makers—even in the current high-powered Standard environment. Listen up and get a head start on Week 1 of new Standard! 00:47 - Worlds Talk 4:10 - Top 10 Warm Up 8:30 - Honorable Mention: Demilich 11:53 - Creature Lands 14:59 - Ebondeath, Dracolich 18:24 - Flameskull 20:06 - Loyal Warhound 23:18 - Grand Master of Flowers 27:57 - Prosperous Innkeeper 31:40 - Shambling Ghast 42:12 - Werewolf Pack Leader 45:15 - Iymrith, Desert Doom 50:26 - Orcus, Prince of Undeath Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

The Forgotten Realms Deserve Their Name Jul 02, 2021

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Thus far, our Adventures in The Forgotten Realms have been… well, forgettable. Gerry and Bryan are still doing their usual breakdown of the new cards, but very little has caught their eye for constructed play. Luckily this frees up plenty of time for a special guest, and Cedric Phillips is here to present his take on the Magic OP controversy. 00:11 - Cedric Brings the Heat 41:18 - Flavor Words 49:38 - Oswald Fiddlebender 51:03 - Blackstaff of Waterdeep 52:30 - You See A Guard Approach 53:10 - Contact Another Plane 54:52 - Shambling Ghast 56:02 - Gelatinous Cube 57:18 - Flameskull 58:30 - Minion of the Mighty 1:00:03 - Zalto, Fire Giant Duke 1:00:36 - Zariel, Archduke of Avernus 1:02:10 - Circle of Dreams Druid 1:02:53 - Werewolf Pack Leader 1:04:17 - Varis, Silverymoon Ranger 1:06:01 - Orcus, Prince of Undeath 1:08:08 - Triumphant Adventurer 1:09:32 - Volo, Guide to Monsters 1:11:35 - Kalain, Reclusive Painter 1:12:34 - Demilich 1:16:27 - Creature lands Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

750,000 Reasons to Be Angry Jun 25, 2021

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Make no mistake about it, the boys are fired up this week! With Wizards retroactively cutting prize support for the second time in the midst of their most profitable run ever, Gerry and Bryan are taking the gloves off and letting you know what they really think of the unfettered greed seeping its way into their favorite game. Also, some stuff about new Magic sets and Modern. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

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