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Thank You for Listening to Kitchen Table Magic Nov 15, 2018

I want to thank everyone who’s listen to, shared, and supported Kitchen Table Magic throughout the years. I want to thank our sponsors, who have been so kind to me and the show, Brian of Paragon City Games, and Terra of Card Kingdom. I’ve always been so grateful for the unwavering support from both of these companies. They embody what all retailers in the Magic community should be. I want to thank the guests on Season 4: Aaron Forsythe, Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five, Reuben Bresler, Ashlen Rose, Matt Sperling, Seth Manfield, Andrew Magrini, Ian Dixon, David Williams and Gavin Verhey. I also want to thank all of my wonderful guests from all of our past seasons who generously shared their lives with us on the podcast. There have been so many wonderful stories shared in my past episodes, so if you haven’t listened to them, they’re all archived on KitchenTableMagic.org and HipstersoftheCoast.com. I want to thank all of my Patreon supports. Your generous support helped to pay for the audio equipment, editing software, web hosting, and postage for all the signed cards I sent out. I want to thank the Magic community at large for your kindness and friendship. Thank you for having me, and thank you for listening to the stories I produced. I want to thank Wizards of the Coast for helping me set up interviews with all of the WotC staff over the years. I’ll be working on a new project and traveling the world. I’ll be continuing to tell stories around the world with my camera, this time with photos and videos. You can stay in touch with me on Twitter @samotango, where I will announce my new project soon. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after interviewing four seasons worth of the Magic community, it’s that this game is nothing without its people. The Magic community is so vast and so diverse, that you could spend the rest of your life talking about it and still not know everything there is to know about Magic. I hope this show has inspired you, to try playing new formats, to meet more people, or to start your own podcast. Whatever it may be, I hope you know, that you matter, and after listening to the stories of everyone I interviewed, you see how much people can truly inspire each other. I’m your host, Sam Tang, and thank you for listening to Kitchen Table Magic. Music by the incredible YEYEY, "Wild Things" They just released an amazing new music video for their song Wild Things, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrVIfSRBhLQ

Gavin Verhey Says Travel The World - Ep 410 Nov 15, 2018

Let’s welcome Senior Magic Designer for Wizards of the Coast, Gavin Verhey to the show. Gavin has been making Magic for over 7 years and is the one to carry the creative torch into the future. Gavin has a background in creative writing, and he loves to bring new ideas to the Magic multiverse. He’s worked on so many modern era Magic sets and is bringing new mechanics to the game with Commander and multiplayer centric sets such as Conspiracy and Battlebond. Gavin’s passion for Magic is only enhanced by his open mindedness. He loves to travel and see the world. Gavin’s attitude on life and discovering new things is an inspiring message that I’m eager to share. I hope you enjoy my interview with Gavin Verhey. Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Wild Things by YEYEY I want to thank everyone who’s listen to, shared, and supported Kitchen Table Magic throughout the years. I want to thank our sponsors, who have been so kind to me and the show, Brian of Paragon City Games, and Terra of Card Kingdom. I’ve always been so grateful for the unwavering support from both of these companies. They embody what all retailers in the Magic community should be. I want to thank the guests on Season 4: Aaron Forsythe, Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five, Reuben Bresler, Ashlen Rose, Matt Sperling, Seth Manfield, Andrew Magrini, Ian Dixon, David Williams and Gavin Verhey. I also want to thank all of my wonderful guests from all of our past seasons who generously shared their lives with us on the podcast. There have been so many wonderful stories shared in my past episodes, so if you haven’t listened to them, they’re all archived on KitchenTableMagic.org and HipstersoftheCoast.com. I want to thank all of my Patreon supports. Your generous support helped to pay for the audio equipment, editing software, web hosting, and postage for all the signed cards I sent out. I want to thank the Magic community at large for your kindness and friendship. Thank you for having me, and thank you for listening to the stories I produced. I want to thank Wizards of the Coast for helping me set up interviews with all of the WotC staff over the years. I’ll be working on a new project and traveling the world. I’ll be continuing to tell stories around the world with my camera, this time with photos and videos. You can stay in touch with me on Twitter @samotango, where I will announce my new project soon. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after interviewing four seasons worth of the Magic community, it’s that this game is nothing without its people. The Magic community is so vast and so diverse, that you could spend the rest of your life talking about it and still not know everything there is to know about Magic. I hope this show has inspired you, to try playing new formats, to meet more people, or to start your own podcast. Whatever it may be, I hope you know, that you matter, and after listening to the stories of everyone I interviewed, you see how much people can truly inspire each other. I’m your host, Sam Tang, and thank you for listening to Kitchen Table Magic.

Gavin Verhey Believes Magic is for Everyone Nov 12, 2018

A preview from the Season 4 finale with Gavin Verhey, Senior Magic Designer at Wizards of the Coast. We'll be talking about making Magic, food, travel, and discovering life.

David Williams Will Out Play Out Bet And Out Cook You - Ep 409 Nov 09, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to the talented Magic player, poker player, and MasterChef finalist, David Williams. David first time play poker while at a Pro Tour many years ago. Through his love of strategy games and incredible skill, David went on to win a World Series of Poker bracelet and made a career from professional poker. David is fiercely competitive, and smart enough to dismantle any game he gets his hands on. And that’s how David got onto the show MasterChef, and beat out a room fill of competitors to make it to the finals. He’s been a pillar of the Magic community for a long time and I’m so happy to have him on the show. It was really cool hearing stories of David’s journey. It just goes to show that being competitive and thinking strategically bring success in many situations, from Magic, to poker, to competitive cooking shows. David is active on social, and you can connect with him on Twitter @dwpoker and also on Instagram dwpoker I hope you enjoy my interview with David Williams. Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Love Mode by Joakim Karud

David Williams is Really Good at Card Games Nov 08, 2018

Coming up on the next episode of KTM, pro poker and MTG player David Williams joins us to share about how his competitiveness at everything he does got him to the finals MasterChef, and even named his daughter.

Ian Dixon Wants You To Mod A Stream - Ep 408 Nov 07, 2018

The moderator of moderators, the Modfather, the God Mod, the one who wields the sword, Ian Dixon joins us to talk all about stream chat moderation. Ian has been moderating online communities early on, when Twitch was Justin TV and even before that when stuff was streamed on UStream with IRC chats. Ian established himself early on and was invited to moderate for Loading Ready Run. One gig lead to another and after a decade of timing ppl out, Ian has now created an entire network of moderators sharing and learning from each other. Much thanks to Ian for joining the show to share his knowledge and experience with us. There are many streamers looking for moderators, so if you love hanging out on streams, and you care about growing communities, consider becoming a moderator. Ian is always available to share his knowledge. You can reach out to him on Twitter @DixonIJ Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Dreams by Joakim Karud

Ian Dixon is the God Mod Nov 06, 2018

The Modfather, Ian Dixon joins us to explain how important chat moderation is to building communities.

Andrew Magrini Explains the Future of Wizards Marketing - Ep 407 Nov 04, 2018

Let’s welcome MTG aficionado, and marketing professional, Andrew Magrini to the show. In this episode, Andrew and I are going to discuss the possible marketing direction that Wizards of the Coast is heading in. Andrew noticed an interesting press release from the Martin Agency, a big time ad agency that handles big time clients. The MTG community has been vocal at times about where Wizards is taking the game, and there has also been a lot of speculation about the future of Magic. For the past 4 seasons all of my guests have talked about Magic’s future as a digital game. Andrew and I put on our ad agency and marketing tin foil hats to break it down for you. This has been a fascinating topic for some time now. And since this interview was recorded a little bit ago, it’s interesting to see some of our predictions solidify as Wizards rolls out it’s strategy. If you’d like to ask Andrew questions or continue the convo on Twitter he’s @A_Magrini I hope you enjoy my conversation with Andrew Magrini. Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Chill by Joakim Karud

Andrew Magrini Says Don't Quote the Accountant Nov 02, 2018

I'm talking to advertising and marketing expert Andrew Magrini about what's going in Wizards of the Coast marketing. What could be in store for the community? We put on our tin foil hats and stare into the tea leaves about a recent press release.

Seth Manfield Empowers Players - Ep 406 Oct 29, 2018

I’m happy to welcome pro player, 2015 World Champion, and Class of 2018 Pro Hall of Fame inductee, Seth Manfield. Seth is an incredible player, sweeping multiple GPs, crushing 2015 Worlds, and grinding almost every premier level tournament. Even as a kid, Seth was a skilled player, playing in the Junior Super Series and earning several Pro Tour invites, even when his mom didn’t let him go. Seth also loves to teach about the game, offering private coaching, and writing strategy for TCG player. Seth’s recent Pro Tour Ixalan win solidified him as player that’s here to stay and change the landscape of competitive Magic. Seth shares about his journey, and his pride as a father. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Seth Manfield! Links: Say hi to Seth on Twitter @SethManfield Read Seth's articles on TCGPlayer.com Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: A Beautiful Mine - RJD2 (theme for Mad Men, see what I did there?)

Seth Manfield Is Here To Stay Oct 27, 2018

Coming up in the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic. That was World Champion and Class of 2018 Pro Hall of Fame inductee Seth Manfield. Seth is a force to be reckoned with. A skilled player even in his early years, Seth has been tearing up the competitive scene since 2013. Seth’s recent Pro Tour Ixalan win solidified him as player that’s here to stay and change the landscape of competitive Magic. Seth shares about his journey, and his pride as a father, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Matt Sperling Is Creating Discussion - Ep 405 Oct 17, 2018

I’m excited to have on the show longtime pro player, thoughtful critic, and commentator of happenings in the MTG community, Matt Sperling. Matt has been around the Magic scene for a long time and writes his popular column, Sick of It. He uses humor to make poignant remarks about the issues that are going on in the community. I took this opportunity to ask Matt what he thought of the future of Magic, how pro players should be using their time, and what he thinks is WotC’s responsibility to govern the community we have. If there’s one person in the Magic community I’d like to ask these tough questions to, it’s gotta be Matt Sperling. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Matt Sperling. Links: https://twitter.com/sickofit https://www.channelfireball.com/author/matt-sperling/ Music Credits (in order of appearance): Ad music: The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Canals by Joakim Karud

Matt Sperling Wants You To Think Oct 16, 2018

Coming up on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic: I’m talking to the thoughtful critic, Matt Sperling. Matt is a long time pro player and commentator of happenings in the MTG community. His popular column, Sick of It, talks about the tough issues, and says the things we’re thinking, but don’t feel confident to say ourselves. But Matt isn’t just a curmudgeon, his hot takes are humorous and poignant. I’ll be asking Matt what makes him tick, and what he’s really sick of, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Ashlen Rose on Cosplay and Community Building - Ep 404 Oct 11, 2018

This week I’m hanging out with cosplayer, voice actress, streamer, and Magic personality Ashlen Rose. Ashlen can be found at many GPs, sharing her cosplay with fans and the community. She brings our favorite characters to life and she’s inspiring a whole new generation of Magic players. Ashlen has collaborated with many content creators including Game Knights, Tolarian Community College, Wizards of the Coast, Good Luck High Five, and Card Kingdom’s Local Game Show and The Chalice charity tournament. Ashlen also streams with the Viper Brood is well versed in big red and green monsters. There’s so much Ashlen is a part of these days and I’m so happy to have her on the show. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ashlen Rose! Links: https://www.twitch.tv/ashlen_rose https://www.instagram.com/rawritsashlen/ https://twitter.com/ashlenrose https://www.facebook.com/Miss.Ashlenrose/ Music Credits (in order of appearance): Ad music: Chill by Joakim Karud Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Wild Things by YEYEY

Ashlen Rose is a Cosplay Anthropologist Oct 10, 2018

Coming up in the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic. I’m talking to cosplayer, streamer, voice actress, and Magic personality, Ashlen Rose. Ashlen has delighted the Magic community with her work as Bloodbraid Elf, Tiana, Nissa, Freyliese, Nahiri, and Admiral Becket Brass. Ashlen can be spotted at many GPs connecting with fans and spellslinging. Ashlen also streams with the Viper Brood on Twitch and also is part of the cast on the new show The Broken Pact. I hope you’ll join Ashlen and I as we talk cosplay, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic!

Reuben Bresler Is Traversing The Multiverse - Ep 403 Oct 08, 2018

Joining me this episode is the multi-talented Reuben Bresler. He’s a comedian, poker player, voice actor, and longtime Magic: The Gathering content creator. He co-hosts the weekly news show Magic Mics with Evan Erwin and Erin Campbell that sets the gold standard for happenings in the MTG community. Reuben is also the host of the new DnD show on Saving Throw titled, The Broken Pact. It’s the first DnD show crossing over into the Magic: The Gathering multiverse set on the plane of Ravnica. We get an exclusive first look into The Broken Pact. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Reuben Bresler. Links: https://twitter.com/MoxReuby http://savingthrowshow.com/portfolio-item/the-broken-pact/ https://www.twitch.tv/dnd https://www.patreon.com/magicmics Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Something Small by Minden

Reuben Bresler Was Like Nah Oct 05, 2018

Reuben Bresler joins us next week to talk about a new DnD + MTG crossover The Broken Pact on Saving Throw.

Meghan And Maria Of Good Luck High Five - Ep 402 Oct 04, 2018

I’m talking to the dynamic duo, Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five, formerly known as Magic The Ameturing. Meghan Wolff and Maria Bartholdi have been making podcasts and videos about Magic for 6 years. Their fun and friendly content is great for new and casual players. Maria also sits at the news desk for official Wizards of the Coast coverage of premiere level Magic events such as Pro Tours and World Championships. Meghan also does coverage with articles and player interviews. I sat down with Meghan and Maria to talk about the community they’ve built and challenges of being content creators. Links: @MegTheWolff @MissMariapants @GLHFMagic GoodLuckHighFive.com Patreon.com/GLHFMagic Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Better Days by LAKEY INSPIRED

Meghan and Maria Miss the Good Old Days Oct 03, 2018

Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five miss the good old days when they just sat on the couch, in the dark, in their PJs while recording their podcast. I’m talking to the dynamic duo, Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five. Formerly known as Magic: The Ameturing, Meghan and Maria have created a tremendous amount of positivity and fun in the Magic community. Their YouTube videos and podcasts help Magic players of all kinds to enjoy the game. We talk content creation, and what it’s like to manage and demanding production schedule, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Aaron Forsythe At GP Vegas 2018 - Ep 401 Oct 02, 2018

The first guest in Season 4 is the Senior Design Director of Magic the Gathering: Aaron Forsythe! I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing Aaron live at GP Vegas 2018. Special thanks to Channel Fireball and Wizards of the Coast for setting it up. It’s Magic’s 25 year anniversary and I’m excited to listen to Aaron share lots of cool stories about Magic’s history and his own life playing Magic. It’s always insightful to be able to speak with someone that’s lived through the rich history of Magic: The Gathering. I hope you enjoy my special live conversation with Aaron Forsythe. Hey everyone! It’s great to be back! I’ve had a very busy and productive summer making videos, hosting a Magic: The Gathering themed Local Game Show presented by Card Kingdom, and recording a lot of new interviews. I’m excited to share them with you. We’ve got a wonderful lineup of guests this season! Aaron Forsythe, Meghan and Maria of Good Luck High Five, Reuben Bresler of Magic Mics, cosplayer Ashlen Rose, GP Champion Jessica Estephan, Hall of Famer Seth Manfield, and legendary MTG pros such as David Williams, Matt Sperling, and more guests that you’ll be fascinated to hear interviews from. Thanks for being here! I hope you enjoy, Season 4, of Kitchen Table Magic! Links: Go say hi to Aaron on Twitter @MTGAaron Music Credits (in order of appearance): The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview Clip: Gold Standard by Minden

Kids Are The Future Of Magic The Gathering - Ep 331 Jun 08, 2018

In this episode I’ll be talking to the future of Magic: The Gathering, our kids. Who are the little mages that will carry the planeswalker spark into the future? Dana Fischer, little Nissa cosplayer and GP grinder, is barely big enough to the hold the cards, but she knows how to cast them. She’s beaten many opponents playing Elves. Nathan Steuer, competes at almost every tournament he can. A member of Team Versus Games from the San Francisco bay area, he’s ready to chew up anyone that stands in his way. Ethan Brown, a wiz kid from Portland stunned the coverage team when he made it to the finals of GP LA piloting Modern Affinity. Armed with a fierce knowledge of the metagame, he is eager to return to the Pro Tour. Miley Chen, this young spellslinger from Boston enjoys EDH, draft, and most importantly griefing her dad, Mainn. They practice drafts together often so I won’t be surprised if I see Miley at the Pro Tour soon. Leo Strober-Cohen, hails from Magic’s home town of Seattle. He’s excited to brew up decks and experiment in the game of Magic. He cares about making Magic more accessible in cost to all players that love the game. Quinn Kiefer, proud member of the Kiefer Brothers trio, Quinn has battled with the biggest names in Magic. Quinn is attending his first Pro Tour later this year at Pro Tour 25th Anniversary. All of these rising stars are eager to compete at the Pro Tour and one day see themselves in the Hall of Fame. I hope you enjoy my conversations with Dana Fischer, Nathan Steuer, Ethan Brown, Miley Chen, Leo Strober-Cohen, and Quinn Kiefer. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Finale music: Wild Things by Yeyey I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games: Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Preview Ep 331 - These Kids are the Future of Magic May 29, 2018

Preview clip for the Season 3 Finale of Kitchen Table Magic: These kids are the future of Magic: The Gathering! We’ve heard from the pros, the legends, and the veterans of the game. Now, let’s talk to the future of Magic, the next generation that will carry the torch onward. We’re talking to the kids of Magic. You just heard from Dana Fisher, Nathan Steuer, Ethan Brown, Miley Chen, Leo Strober-Cohen, and Quinn Keifer about what Magic means to them. I’ve been recording tape for this episode for about a year now. And I’m so excited to present, the Future of Magic: The Gathering, all on the Season 3 finale of Kitchen Table Magic.

Green with Daniel Nguyen and Chris VanMeter - WUBRG Series part 5 - Ep 330 May 16, 2018

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts & iTunes! This is part 5 of our 5 part series on WUBRG. In this episode, we’re talking about Magic’s stompy side, Green. Master of Legacy Elves Daniel Nguyen returns to talk to us about why Green is the most fair color, and why playing Green is a pure form of Magic. The Beard-father, Magic pro, Chris VanMeter, shares with us his perspectives on how Green has had to evolve with Magic game design. How does green play so well with other colors? Is green actually the best color? Why is it both new player friendly and a favorite of veteran players? I hope you enjoy my conversations with Daniel Nguyen and Chris VanMeter on the color Green. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Swing Tree by Discovery I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games: Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Daniel Duterte Defends Seattle - Ep 329 Apr 30, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to local Seattle Magic player, Daniel Duterte. Daniel defended this house by winning the Legacy portion of GP Seattle 2018. Such is the dream, show up to your hometown GP, and win the whole thing. Daniel defeated some major pros during the 15 rounds of swiss and 3 rounds of single elimination Top 8, including Brian Braun-Duin and Sam Black. Daniel scooped to his friend in round 15, but other than that, he technically went undefeated throughout his entire run during the Legacy GP. That’s quite historic considering shortly after during the Standard GP, Chinese player Gan Yan also went undefeated with a staggering 18-0 to claim the Standard trophy. Wow, the hometown of Magic, Seattle, does not mess around. Back to back undefeated winners in the double GP in Seattle. I’m so happy to share my interview with the Seattle hometown hero, Daniel Duterte. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games: Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Patrick Sullivan Is A Walking Talking Basic Mountain - Ep 328 Apr 19, 2018

In this episode, it’s the walking talking Basic Mountain, legendary fire mage, Patrick Sullivan. Whenever I’ve asked anyone for advice playing burn, they would always tell me to watch features matches of Patrick. Patrick has a strong knowledge of how to carefully use resources in the game of Magic. His skill and experience with the game also makes him the best commentary buddy with Cedric Phillips. Together, Patrick and Cedric are the commentary phenomena that powers SCG coverage. Patrick is a game designer for Dire Wolf Digital making Eternal, and he also talks to us about the color Red from a game designer’s perspective. I hope you enjoy my interview with the legendary Patrick Sullivan. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games: Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Red with TJ Rogers, Kris Ferderer, and Patrick Sullivan - WUBRG Series part 4 - Ep 327 Apr 14, 2018

Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts & iTunes! This is part 4 of our 5 part series on WUBRG. In this episode, we’re talking about Magic’s spiciest flavor of mana, Red. Commentator and streamer TJ Rogers joins us to talk about his favorite color, and why he loves Tibalt. Level 2 Judge, and Card Kindgom’s pricing expert, Kris Ferderer talks about why Red is the color of his youth playing Magic. And the legendary Patrick Sullivan give us his thoughts on Red from a game design perspective. Just like the chaotic nature of Red, this episode jumps around, so you’ll want to listen to every second of it. See what I did there? I hope you enjoy my conversations with TJ Rogers, Kris Ferderer, and Patrick Sullivan on the color Red. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games: Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Rashad Miller Pioneer Of Magic Coverage - Ep 326 Apr 06, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to the pioneer of Magic streaming coverage, Rashad Miller. In 2009, Rashad set up a computer and pointed a 480p video stream at a pair of Magic players battling it out in a PTQ. The quality wasn’t great, you couldn’t really see the cards, and audio was dodgy, but it marked the beginning of a journey that would change the way how Magic gets broadcasted. After that, Rashad went on attend every Grand Prix he could, broadcasting matches of Magic across the internet. Eventually, Star City Games and then Wizards of the Coast picked up Rashad to produce Magic coverage as we see it today. Rarely do we have influencer that has helped the gaming community in so many ways, and I’m excited to share my interview with Rashad Miller. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Sandstorm by Darude I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Black with Michelle Rapp and Daniel Nguyen - WUBRG Series part 3 - Ep 325 Mar 30, 2018

In this episode, we’re talking about the color Black with co-host of the vorthos podcast the Loregoyfs, Michelle Rapp, and Seattle Legacy grinder and master of Legacy Elves, Daniel Nguyen. Black is often cited as the villain of Magic. But is it really? What makes Black such a deviously fun color to play? And with Black dominating Legacy and Modern, it seems that almost every deck uses black in some way, or is prepared to go against it. We’ll be talking about our favorite black cards, and also a unique perspective on the evil side of the color pie. I hope you enjoy my conversations with Michelle Rapp and Daniel Nguyen about the color Black. Links: Say hi to Michelle on the Twitters @ninox_morpork Daniel Nguyen talks about Legacy Elves! The Magic Man Sam's video on Thoughtseize Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Sandstorm by Darude I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Preview - Black - WUBRG Series Mar 29, 2018

Preview of the next episode of the WUBRG series, Black.

Ben Seck the OG from Down Under - Ep 324 Mar 22, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to one of the OG’s of the MTG community, Ben Seck. Ben hails from down under, that’s Australia for all you non-Australian people! Ben was an early voice and community builder of the Magic scene in Australia many years ago. He organized tournaments, lent cards to pros like Kai Budde, and quickly found himself traveling the world, and playing Magic. Ben did quite well in Grand Prix and Pro Tours, and eventually landed a job in the gaming industry. Ben credits the opportunities he’s received getting jobs in the gaming industry to his involvement in Magic. Ben is excited to see the Magic community flourish. I hope you enjoy my interview with community builder and Magic personality Ben Seck. I too am looking forward to Magic’s future and I am eager for the community to grow and invite new players into the game. Ben Seck is on Twitter @TBSDash Hang out with Ben on his stream Twitch.tv/TBSDash I’ll have all the links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Blue with Jordan Aisaka, Frank Stanley, and Ben Seck - WUBRG Series part 2 - Ep 323 Mar 15, 2018

This is part 2 of our 5 part series on WUBRG. In this episode, we’re talking about the color Blue with Legacy grinder Jordan Aisaka, Judge Tournament Organizer Frank Stanley, and Magic personality Ben Seck. Blue is a hot topic in Magic. It used to be the best color and now it’s not. We’ll be talking about what makes Blue so cerebral as it is oppressive and hard to play. Blue dominates Legacy, but will it dominate again in Modern or Standard? What are the most notable cards in blue that create game states that are so interesting? What the history behind blue and where is blue headed in the future of Magic design? We’ll answer those questions and more. I hope you enjoy my conversations with Jordan Aisaka, Frank Stanley, and Ben Seck, about the color Blue. A big thank you to my guests Jordan Aisaka, Frank Stanley, and Ben Seck for leveling up our knowledge about Blue. Ben Seck is on Twitter @TBSDash Frank is on Twitter @ItsThatFrankGuy Jordan streams at Twitch.tv/aisokamtg I’ll have all the links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Remember, this is part 2 of a 5 part series on WUBRG so be sure to listen to the next episode on the color Black. I’ll have my full interview with Ben Seck out next week. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Preview Ep 323 - Blue - WUBRG Series Mar 14, 2018

Preview clip for the episode on Blue, part 2 of the WUBRG series.

Ep 322 - Craig Wescoe The Champion Of The Savannah Mar 01, 2018

In this episode, I’m speaking with the champion of white weenie, Craig Wescoe. Craig is a legendary pro player who’s been playing on the pro tour ever since he was a teenager. Craig used to roll with the old school players and decided to play Magic professionally after teaching philosophy at the university level. Craig’s understanding of critical thinking makes him a deep learner and a fierce competitor. Craig has also been writing Magic strategy content for years and recently published his millionth word online. Craig also shares with us his personal philosophy on his Christian faith, veganism, and the stewardship he has towards other people, animals, and the earth. Craig also tells us his thoughts on the color White of the MTG color pie. I hope you enjoy my interview with the champion of the Savannah, Craig Wescoe. Go say hi to him on Twitter @Brimaz4Life You can also check out Craig’s Magic strategy at TCGplayer.com. And his own personal writings on scripture at Swords to Plowshares: s2p.org Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Preview Ep 322 - Craig Wescoe The Champion Of The Savannah Mar 01, 2018

Preview Ep 322 - Craig Wescoe The Champion Of The Savannah by Kitchen Table Magic

White with Michelle Rapp, Zack Brady, and Craig Wescoe - WUBRG Series part 1 - Ep 321 Feb 21, 2018

This is the first episode in a five part series on the five colors of Magic: The Gathering, White Blue Black Red and Green, better known as WUBRG. In this episode, we’re talking about the White color of mana with podcaster and MTG personality Michelle Rapp, streamer and commentator Zack Brady, and legendary pro player and champion of white weenie Craig Wescoe. What are the values of White as color identity in the game of Magic? What are the game mechanics? Which are the notable cards? We talk about the history of White and also where we think it’s going in the future of Magic game design. I hope you enjoy my conversations with Michelle Rapp, Zack Brady, and Craig Wescoe about the color White. Special thanks to Michelle Rapp, Zack Brady, and Craig Wescoe for sharing their knowledge and insight about the color White with us. Michelle is on Twitter @ninox_morpork Craig’s on Twitter @Brimaz4Life And Zack is on Facebook and Twitch.tv/exatraz I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode on White. I’ve been playing Magic for over 15 years and I learned so much in speaking with Michelle, Zack, and Craig. This was super fun. Remember, this is part 1 of a 5 part series. Stick around to the end of this episode to hear a preview of the next episode. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Trash Talking With Legacy Elf Master Daniel Nguyen - Ep 320 Feb 07, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to the master of Legacy Elves, Daniel Nguyen. Daniel is a Seattle Legacy player who dedicated himself to testing and grinding tournaments. Daniel’s experience and long history with the game lead to him creating a primer on Elves, which has been standard reading for Magic players around the world. Daniel talks with me about growing up playing Magic as a kid, and what he’s doing to help preserve Legacy in today’s Magic community. If you’re going to GP Seattle in April, I’m sure Daniel will be there. (And so will I, come by and say hi) Go say hi to him. He’s super friendly and knows a lot about Legacy. I caught up with Daniel the Summer of 2017. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Daniel Nguyen. Primers for Legacy Elves that Daniel wrote: MTG Salvation: Primer Combo Elves https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/legacy-type-1-5/established-legacy/combo/535483-primer-combo-elves MTG the Source: Primer Elves! http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?26248-Primer-Elves! Star City Games: A Lesson In The Warrior's Way http://www.starcitygames.com/article/27195_Leaving-A-Legacy-A-Lesson-In-The-Warriors-Way.html Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Bolero by Maurice Ravel I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com/KTM With fast shipping, the best card sleeves, deck boxes, binders, and all the Modern, Legacy and Commander staples you could ever want, Card Kingdom is there with the hookup. If you’d like to support the show, just use our affiliate link, cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

TJ Rogers On The Future Of MTG Live Streaming - Ep 319 Jan 31, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to the commentator, streamer, and host, TJ Rogers. TJ is an advocate of Magic streams, and wants to help more players and local game stores broadcast their games on the internet. TJ is interested in solving the technical challenges that comes along with streaming. What camera to buy, how to set up your computer, what the overlay should look like, what should the feature match area look like? TJ believes that live streaming matches with players on the internet builds community because it’s a way for more people to feel like they’re at the game store playing magic. TJ is also researching ways of integrating cutting edge card reader technology into live streaming to deliver a better viewing experience. I caught up with TJ in the fall of 2017. Please enjoy my interview with TJ Rogers. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Geoffrey Palmer Brings Our Favorite Magic Cards To Life - Ep 318 Jan 24, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to the animator of the Magic community, Geoffrey Palmer, of Living Cards MTG. If you’ve seen anything from The Professor, Magic: The Amateuring, Game Knights, Loading Ready Run, or a Channel Fireball GP, you’ve seen Geoffrey’s work. Geoffrey is a professional motion graphics designer and uses his talents to bring our favorite cards to life. Geoffrey has animated Anger of the Gods, Bouncing Beebles, Liliana, Force of Will, Sol Ring, Treasure Cruise, Ponder, and more. Geoffrey now works at Channel Fireball doing their graphics, and he’s excited to push the boundaries of his craft every chance he gets. Geoffrey also talks to us about his appreciation for art and his creative process. I caught up with Geoffrey the in the Fall of 2017. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Geoffrey Palmer of Living Cards MTG. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Dreams by Joakim Karud I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Jund Em Out With Keith Capstick - Ep 317 Jan 17, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to journalist, writer, and Jund enthusiast, Keith Capstick. Keith is an editor at MSN.com and also writes for Face to Face Games Toronto that runs Mana Deprived.com. Keith and I share a love of the modern archetype Jund. Jund’s not doing so hot these days with that all stupid Tron and Death’s Shadow running around. Coming up soon is Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan, which will be a Modern Pro Tour, so hopefully Reid Duke can help a homie out and win with Jund. Keith and I discuss the finer things about Jund, how it’s positioned, and why you should play Jund. We also discuss how Black Green White, also known as Junk, got it’s name. I spoke with Keith in the summer of 2017. I hope you enjoy my Jund-y interview with Keith Capstick. Go say hi to him on Twitter @KeithCapstick Keith's article on Mana Deprived, the BGx Bible: http://manadeprived.com/the-bgx-bible/ Keith's "Just Jund Them" article on 401 Games: http://www.401games.ca/articles/just-jund-them/ Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Enjoy by Joakim Karud I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Donald Smith Jr From Platinum To Worlds To WotC RnD - Ep 316 Jan 10, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to platinum pro Donald Smith Jr. Donald started playing when Theros was released. In just a little over 4 years, Donald grinded his way to become a platinum pro and got himself an invite to the Magic World Championships 2017. After playing a lot of aggro decks, Donald qualified for the Pro Tour. Donald continued playtesting and dedicated himself to stay on the Pro Tour. I caught up with Donald in the summer of 2017. Go say hi to Donald on Twitter @DonaldWSJr I hope you enjoy my conversation with Donald Smith Jr. Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Monday by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Wild Things by YEYEY I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Christian Calcano And The Journey To Worlds - Ep 315 Jan 04, 2018

In this episode, I’m talking to veteran pro player Christian Calcano. Christian has been on the pro tour for over 7 years, and recently Top 8’d his first one at Pro Tour Amonkhet. His emotional response was celebrated by his team and the community as he was interviewed by Brian David-Marshall. Christian shares with us about his early days playing Magic, slowing making his way to the top. Christian is an expert in limited, and he gives us valuable advice about drafting. I caught up with Christian in the summer of 2017. Go say hi to him on Twitter @CCalcano He’s also on Facebook.com/Calcano I hope you enjoy my conversation with Christian Calcano! Music Credits (in order of appearance): Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Griptape by Joakim Karud & David Cutter Music Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Redbone by Childish Gambino I hope you enjoyed my interview with Christian. Go say hi to him on http://twitter.com/CCalcano He’s also on http://facebook.com/Calcano I’ll have all the links in the show notes at http://KitchenTableMagic.org I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa Has More Pro Points Than You - Ep 314 Dec 28, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Brazilian Hall of Famer, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa. Paulo has been on the professional scene for almost two decades and he’s the youngest player to reach 300 lifetime pro points. Recently, Paulo won Pro Tour Hour of Devastation and has the second most Pro Tour Top 8’s behind Jon Finkle. Paulo shares with us about his life as a professional Magic player, how he got started playing Magic, and his life in Brazil. Paulo also talks to us about improving at Magic, his competitive mindset, and his thoughts on his Semifinals match with Yam Wing Chun at Pro Tour Hour of Devastation. I caught up with Paulo in the summer of 2017. Go say hi to him on Twitter @PVDDR You can also read his articles that he posts on Channel Fireball. I’ll have all the links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org. https://mtg.gamepedia.com/Paulo_Vitor_Damo_da_Rosa https://www.channelfireball.com/author/paulo-vitor-damo-da-rosa/ http://twitter.com/PVDDR http://facebook.com/paulo.vitor.52459615 I hope you enjoy my conversation with Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Wild Things by Yeyey I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Billy The Fridge Will Eat Your Tarmogoyfs - Ep 313 Dec 19, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to rapper, comedian, filmmaker, and Magic player, Billy the Fridge. Billy started with local rap battles in the Seattle area and making his own films on a budget. Soon, his creativity made it to the front page of Reddit and where his thoughtful lyrics and edgy visual style caught the attention of millions. Billy is true Magic player at heart, writing and performing Cardboard Crack, an ode the game we love. Since then, Billy has completed his latest album “ill!” which is out now. Billy met up with me last summer 2017 to talk about music, his creative process, and of course Magic: The Gathering. I hope you enjoy my conversation with rapper, Billy the Fridge. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Giveaway music: Flix & Chill by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Casin by glue70 I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

The Craftsmanship of Wyrmwood Gaming With Eric Dupuis - Ep 312 Dec 12, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Eric Dupuis from Wyrmwood Gaming. Wyrmwood Gaming is the premier company making expertly crafted wooden deck boxes, dice vaults, and other gaming accessories. Eric has a background in both carpentry and business, and he shares with us the journey of how Wyrmwood started to how it became a household name today. All of Wyrmwood products showcase quality lumber from around the world with colors and patterns that naturally occur in the wood. Wyrmwood then masterfully designs products using ancient and modern techniques. Eric also talks about a new addition to Wyrmwood’s product lineup, the Prophecy gaming table, available in all different kinds of woods. I caught up with Eric during the summer of 2017. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Eric Dupuis of Wyrmwood Gaming. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Giveaway music: Flix & Chill by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Cardboard Crack by Billy the Fridge I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Donald Reents and the Colorful Journey of Chessex - Ep 311 Dec 05, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to the founder of Chessex, Donald Reents. Chessex makes a variety of high quality dice in different shapes, color combinations, and designs. Donald has been in the gaming industry for decades as an avid chess and backgammon player. Donald cares about the quality of his products and one day decided that he needed to take matters into his own hands and make his own beautiful dice. When he found the right factory in Germany, Donald’s creativity took off with a myriad of designs and color combinations. For over 25 years, Donald and Chessex has brought fun and quality to the gaming community. I caught up with Donald during the summer of 2017. You can check out Chessex’s catalog at chessex.com, that’s http://chessex.com. You can find Chessex dice at almost every local game store that sells table top games and Magic: The Gathering products. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Donald Reents, the founder of Chessex. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Gold Standard by Minden I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Jay Schneider Of Red Deck Wins And The Mana Curve - Ep 310 Nov 28, 2017

I’m talking to legendary player, Jay Schneider, the creator of the first Burn Deck, popularly known as Paul Sligh Red. Jay created Sligh Red because it was play tested to beat his good friend Paul Sligh, who ironically was an avid blue player. In doing so, Jay created the concept of the Mana Curve, which is now a foundation of how Magic is played and decks are built. Jay also worked for Wizards R&D where he helped play test paper products and had a big role in developing the hugely successful Duels of the Planeswalker game for Xbox. I’m amazed to hear of Jay’s contributions to Duels of the Planeswalkers as it was a milestone for Wizards of the Coast in their journey to create a widely adopted digital game. And now that Magic Arena has been announced I hope to see some design elements from Duels. If you want to read up more from Jay, I’ve included links at KitchenTableMagic.org to his past articles about the original Paul Sligh Red deck. Please enjoy my interview with the legendary Jay Schneider. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon: Road Trip by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Lowrider - Joakim Karud I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on http://YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on http://Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on http://Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at http://KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom.com! The newest Un-set is available for preorder now! Unstable is looking fantastic with crazy contraptions, inside jokes, strange math, and squirrels, lots of squirrels. And most importantly, there’s John Avon full art borderless basic lands in Unstable! You can preorder them now and support the show using our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at http://KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Daniel Chang Of Vintage Magic is Preserving MTG Artifacts - Ep 309 Nov 21, 2017

I’m talking to the legendary collector of all things Vintage Magic, Daniel Chang, the President and CEO of Vintage Magic.com. Daniel has seen it all, the rarest of the rare, Alpha sets, Power 9, Black Lotus, original art, even cards that are rumored not to exist. Daniel travels the world connecting buyers and sellers with priceless artifacts of history. Daniel shares with us his passion for preserving the historical artifacts of Magic: The Gathering and his thoughts on MTG finance. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Daniel Chang of Vintage Magic. Super special thanks to Daniel Chang for sharing his stories with us. Follow Vintage Magic on Twitter @VintageMTG Vintage Magic is on Facebook.com/VintageMTG Support Vintage Magic on Patreon.com/VintageMagic for super cool deals on rare MTG collectables And watch Daniel’s vlogs on YouTube, just search for Vintage Magic. I’ll have all of the links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon: Flix and Chill by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Disco Inferno - The Trammps I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on http://YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on http://Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on http://Facebook.com/playmtg I’ll have a link in the show notes at http://KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: http://CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at http://KitchenTableMagic.org If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Seance Halloween Special With Jason Alt, Zac Elsik, and Seance Guy - Ep 308 Oct 31, 2017

Happy Halloween Everyone! In this very special episode, we’re diving into the Magic community’s spookiest mystery, the Séance Buyout. Two years ago, reddit user jobs141910 created a post giving users a bounty to purchase and destroy as many copies of Séance as possible. Then, about a year ago, the same mysterious user offered a reward of $40k worth of bitcoins to whoever pilots a Séance deck to prominence on the Pro Tour. Joining us today, MTG finance expert Jason Alt joins us to enlighten us on the mystery that is Séance guy. Then, pro player and renowned deck builder, Zac Elsik talks to us about how to brew up a competent Séance deck. Then our third guest, joining us from deep in the internet, Séance Guy jobs141910 himself is joining us to answer our burning questions! I hope you enjoy my interviews with Jason Alt, Zac Elisk, and reddit user jobs141910. Go say hi to Jason Alt on Twitter @JasonEAlt Go say hi to Zac Elisk on Twitter @UTDZac Go say hi to Seance Guy on Reddit /u/jobs141910 Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) The Halloween Theme song is Thriller by Michael Jackson. And if you didn't know that you need to go listen to some music or something... Patreon: The Way It Is, The Prodigy (it samples Michael Jackson's Thriller, see what I did there?) Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Price Tag - Jessie J I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org. If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Halloween Seance Episode Preview Clip Oct 30, 2017

Coming up on next episode of Kitchen Table Magic. I’m talking to pro player Zac Elsik and MTG finance expert Jason Alt about the Magic community’s spookiest mystery, Séance! Two years ago, reddit user jobs141910 created a post giving users a bounty to purchase and destroy as many copies of Séance as possible. Then, about a year ago, the same mysterious user offered a reward of $40k worth of bitcoins to whoever pilots a Séance deck to prominence on the Pro Tour. Pro player Zac Elsik talks to us about how to build a competent Séance deck. MTG finance expert Jason Alt joins us to enlighten us on the mystery that is Séance guy. And if we Séance hard enough, the person at the center of this mystery, reddit user jobs141910, might reach out to us through the depths of the internet. Join us for this special Halloween episode where we conjure the ghosts and spirits of Magic reddit, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Jadine Klomparens Shares Stories From The Pro Tour - Ep 307 Oct 24, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Jadine Klomparens, pro player, writer, and tournament grinder on the SCG Tour. Jadine is a skilled player and rose to prominence when she got to the finals of GP Chicago 2014. And ever since, Jadine’s been grinding it out at GPs, the Pro Tour, and on the SCG Tour. Jadine has written for TCG Player and Star City Games for years and regularly guests on Emma Handy’s stream. Jadine talks to us about the valuable lessons she’s learned playing competitive magic and tells us some hilarious stories about playing on the Pro Tour. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Quiet Fish, Jadine Klomparens. Go say hi to Jadine on http://twitter.com/thequietfish Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Patreon: Shine by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Ghosts N Stuff - Deadmau5 (get it? it's a preview for the Seance Halloween episode and I used Ghosts N Stuff? I'm a genius!) I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org. If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Josh Lee Kwai The Special Effects Wizard Of MTG - Ep 306 Oct 17, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Josh Lee Kwai, co-host of the Command Zone Podcast and Game Knights. Josh is a professional in the movie industry and you might have seen his work from Disney princess movies, the Fast and the Furious, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and Star Wars. Running for over 180 episodes, Josh and Jimmy host the Command Zone, a weekly podcast about all things Commander. Josh brings his special effects wizardry to the realm of Magic to direct and produce Game Knights, a YouTube series that’s leading the way with live gameplay footage of Magic. Josh also has a Patreon Supporters gift, so stick around. I hope you enjoy my conversation with one of the innovative minds behind the Command Zone and Game Knights, Josh Lee Kwai. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Josh's Patreon Gift: Prodigal Sorcerer Shine by Joakim Karud Card Kingdom ad music: Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Random bosa nova elevator music I found on YouTube I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on https://YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on https://Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on https://Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) I’ll have a link in the show notes at https://KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: https://CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at https://Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org. If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to https://HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats.

Worlds 2017 Special With Gerry Donald Christian and Paolo - Ep 305 Oct 06, 2017

Welcome to Special coverage of the Magic World Championships 2017 in Boston. I’m your host Sam Tang, and you’re listening to Kitchen Table Magic, presented by Hipsters of the Coast, Card Kingdom, and Paragon City Games. The Magic World Championships are going on right now in Boston. Twenty four of the world’s best competitors are battling it out right now, October 6th, 7th and 8th. In this episode, I’ll be bringing you clips from my interviews with Gerry Thompson, Donald Smith Jr, Christian Calcano, and Paolo Vitor Damo da Rosa. You’ll get to listen to how they got started playing Magic, their early experiences on the Pro Tour, and their journey on how they arrived at Worlds this weekend. My interview with Gerry Thompson aired for Season 1 episode 10. My interviews with Donald, Christian, and Paolo are airing later in Season 3. Best of luck to all the competitors at Worlds this weekend. Listeners, be sure your words of support through social media for our competitors, and please enjoy my interview with Gerry, Donald, Christian, and Paolo. I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on https://YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on https://Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on https://Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) I’ll have a link in the show notes at https://KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: https://CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at https://Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org. If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to https://HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Future Funk by Joakim Karud Lowrider by Joakim Karud Loudness & Clarity by Joakim Karud Road Trip by Joakim Karud Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Card Kingdom ad music: Take My Higher by Jahzzar Paragon City Games ad music: Clouds by Joakim Karud Preview clip music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud

Dev From SBMTG Talks Rappers YouTube And Cats - Ep 304 Oct 03, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Dev, from Strictly Better MTG. Dev is the rapping YouTuber with the deck tech strategy and feline co-hosts. With over 60,000 YouTube subscribers, Dev is a major player in the MTG community providing strategy, news, and set reviews. Dev has been playing Magic from early in the game’s history and his expansive knowledge of Magic makes for thorough and in-depth videos. Dev enjoys teaching the community how to build a better deck to accommodate both competitive and budget conscious players. And Dev’s down to earth attitude and personality makes his content easy to understand and relatable. Also, Dev has a special gift for Patreon Supporters, and I’ll tell you how to get a signed card from Dev. http://twitter.com/sbmtgdev https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZCNYMXJI_ptSBD3t47NOQ https://www.patreon.com/SBMTG I hope you enjoy my interview with Dev of Strictly Better MTG. I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on https://YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on https://Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on https://Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) I’ll have a link in the show notes at https://KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: https://CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at https://Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org. If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to https://HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Flix & Chill by Joakim Karud Lowrider by Joakim Karud

Dan Burdick and the Infinite Universe of Play Design - Ep 303 Sep 26, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Dan Burdick, the lead of Play Design, a new division of R&D for Magic: The Gathering. While Mark Rosewater is trying to break the game, Dan and his crazy team of wizards is making sure Magic stays functional and playable. Dan considers all the cards available in the game of Magic to make up the physics engine that governs the MTG universe. He uses this unique way of thinking to balance the play environment for players. Dan has a motley crew of spell slinging professionals to help him make sure Kitty Combo doesn’t happen again… Melissa DeTora, Paul Cheon, Andrew Brown, Ian Duke, Bryan Hawlee, Adam Prosak, and Andrew Veen are the members of the new Play Design team. Stick around to the end so you can find out how to get a special signed card from Dan Burdick himself! Hey listeners, I’m excited for a special Patreon supporters gift from Dan Burdick. I have copies of Felidar Guardian signed by Dan Burdick. It’s a little funny, it’s a little troll. And it’s Dan’s way of telling the community that R&D owns up to its mistakes and is looking forward to a bright future with Play Design. Patreon Supporters at the $6 and higher get gifts like this from my guests. Head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. Hurry! Because quantities are limited! I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s at on https://YouTube.com/c/playmtg Follow the new show on https://Twitter.com/play_mtg It’s on https://Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) I’ll have a link in the show notes at https://KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: https://CardKingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at https://Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Hipsters of the Coast: Hey everyone! Great news! Kitchen Table Magic is now on Hipsters of the Coast. They’re the mages with the curly beards and the vegan potion options! Hipsters of the Coast is the premier news and strategy blog for the Magic: The Gathering Community. And Kitchen Table Magic is honored to be joining their lineup. If you’re listening to me right now from Hipsters of the Coast, I’m pleased to meet you. You’re going to love all the guests I have lined up for Season 3. And be sure to check out past episodes at KitchenTableMagic.org. If you’re new to the HotC blog, head on over to https://HipstersoftheCoast.com to get strategy and content for all your favorite formats. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Great Days by Joakim Karud Dreams by Joakim Karud

The Magic Man Sam The Best MTG Visual Storyteller - Ep 302 Sep 18, 2017

I’m talking with the Magic Community’s best visual storyteller, The Magic Man Sam. Sam’s stunning videos highlight the art of prominent artists such as John Avon, Nils Hamm, Terese Neilsen and many more. Sam’s videos also give perspective on Magic history’s most influential cards such as Rancor, Thoughtseize, One with Nothing, Thragtusk and Snapcaster Mage. Sam meticulously crafts his videos to tell a story we’ve never heard before. I’m so excited to bring you my conversation with the one and only Magic Man Sam. Also, stick around to the end to learn how you can get a special gift from my hombre with the same nombre. I hope you enjoy! Check out stuff by the Magic Man Sam: https://twitter.com/RhysticStudies http://RhysticStudies.com I’ve got a new YouTube Channel called Play MTG Woo! And if you like the Kitchen Table Magic podcast by Sam Tang, you’re gonna love the new YouTube channel Play MTG by Sam Tang! It’s an upbeat, fast paced new YouTube Channel featuring deck techs from Pros, learn to play tutorials, expert difficulty level up advice, single card discussion, MTG community news, and more. I’ve only got 1 video uploaded right now about my vlog from Hascon. So if you wanna see what I look like, go check me out on Twitter and Facebook. It’s easier to find that on YouTube cuz I’m a noob. Follow the new show on Twitter @play_mtg It’s on Facebook.com/playmtg (all one word) And of course, on http://YouTube.com/channel/UCKe6aQ2HCgiTI67Fvy7BCNQ I’ll have a link in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I’m looking forward to creating content in video! Kitchen Table Magic is sponsored by: Card Kingdom! Are you looking for a Modern, Legacy, Commander or Standard staple? Card Kingdom has it in stock! Pre-order Ixalan now and get your singles when the new set drops! Support the podcast and use our affiliate link: http://Cardkingdom.com/KTM when you shop. Paragon City Games! Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at http://Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Almost Original by Joakim Karud Savanna remix by Bearson

Sheldon Menery the Elder Dragon of EDH - Ep 301 Sep 05, 2017

Welcome to the Season 3 premier of Kitchen Table Magic. It is so good to be back. Over the summer, I’ve been hard at work booking and interviewing new guests for this season. You’re really going to enjoy all the interview’s I’ve had. Let’s kick things off with our first guest of Season 3! I’m speaking with former L5 judge, and founding member of the Elder Dragon Highlander Rules Committee, Sheldon Menery. Sheldon helped to popularize Magic’s most fun format, EDH now officially recognized by Wizards as Commander. Sheldon tells us about the early history of when Commander was still called Elder Dragon Highlander, and even how it got it’s name. Follow Sheldon on Twitter http://twitter.com/SheldonMenery Link to the official MTG Commander website: http://mtgcommander.net Sheldon also has a special gift for listeners, stick around to find out how to get it. I hope you enjoy my conversation with one of the original Elder Dragons, Sheldon Menery! Sponsors: Card Kingdom Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Card Kingdom. They have every single imaginable, sealed product, the new Commander 2017 product, card sleeves, deck boxes and other supplies. To support the podcast, use our affiliate link: http://cardkingdom.com/ktm when you shop. Paragon City Games Hey everyone, Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. They’re a community focused game store in Draper Utah that cares deeply about their player base. They invite you to join their in store stream at http://twitch.tv/paragoncitygames for weekly Legacy and Modern events. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious) Foreign Exchange by Globuldub Drizzle by The Magic Man Sam

Richard Garfield The Creator Of Magic The Gathering - Ep 222 Jun 20, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: The Gathering. Richard is fascinated with games and one day asked himself, what happens if not all players have the same deck? Richard tells us that the cornerstone of Magic, the five flavors of mana, was an idea that he thought about frequently and tinkered with in his other games. Richard shares thoughts on certain cards, his hopes for the future of Magic, and other games he’s proud to have made. Richard has a website and blog at http://www.threedonkeys.com/blog/ Richard also wrote an article on Facebook titled “A Game Players Manifesto” I’ll have a link to that article in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org. Special thanks to Laura Cornejo and Mox Boarding House Bellevue for providing a private room for Richard and I to record in. More information can be found at moxboardinghouse.com/private-rooms I hope you enjoy my conversation with the creator himself, Richard Garfield. Thanks everyone for listening to the season 2 finale of Kitchen Table Magic. If you’re a new listener to the show: Welcome! and I hope you’re loving the interviews. I want to make a podcast that’s stellar in quality, and meaningful in content. I’m now preparing for Season 3, and my Patreon supporters will not only be helping me make the show, they’ll be getting early access when Season 3 premiers in the fall. If you would like to support the show, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic For just a few bucks a month you’ll be getting access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. Patreon Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. Richard and I have a special gift for my Patreon supporters, a signed copy of the Unhinged rare, Richard Garfield PhD. All of my current Patreon supporters are getting one. New Patreon supporters at the $6 and higher also get this very special gift, but hurry, I have very limited quantities of this gift. So if you’d like to get one, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic Your financial contribution goes to making the show better and keeping it running by helping to pay for audio equipment, software, and server costs. I would like to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James L, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, Aaron M, Neil, James G, Aaron C, Jonathan, Cory, Chad, and James E, for your generous contribution. Your support of Kitchen Table Magic allows me to share stories about the amazing people in the Magic: The Gathering community with the world. Thank you. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Card Kingdom: CardKingdom.com is a great place for shop for Magic: The Gathering singles, sealed product, pre-constructed decks, and gaming accessories. Sign up for Card Kingdom’s email newsletter to receive coupon codes and deck techs by Magic Pro Chris VanMeter. And if you’d like to support Kitchen Table Magic when shopping at Card Kingdom, please use the Kitchen Table Magic affiliate link when you shop, just go to cardkingdom.com/ktm This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. You’ll find thoughtful accessories like Die Hard Metal Dice and hand crafted wooden deck boxes. You’ll find a huge supply of Legacy, Modern, and Standard staples, sealed product, and table top games. Be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. Be sure to follow the Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter @KTMpodcast Like the show on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast Show notes and past episodes are at KitchenTableMagic.org Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com. Remember, if you are enjoying the show, please be sure to share KTM with a friend!

The Professor of Tolarian Community College - Ep 221 Jun 13, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Lewis, better known as the Professor of Tolarian Community College. The Professor created the Magic community’s most subscribed YouTube channel, clocking in at over 200,000 subs. The Professor started Tolarian Community College with reviews on card sleeves, deck boxes, and binders. Later the Professor expanded to funny skits, card previews, deck techs, and community news. The Professor shares what it means for him to create videos full time and his hopes for the future. I hope you enjoyed my conversation with the Professor. Go say hi to the Prof on Twitter @TolarianCollege https://twitter.com/TolarianCollege Go check out his videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/tolariancommunity For enrollment information into TCC, go to TolarianCommunityCollege.com And if you’re going to GP Vegas 2017, the Professor will be there, so go give him a hug and high five. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the esteemed Professor of Tolarian Community College. Thanks everyone for listening to this week’s show! I want to thank my new Patreon supporter, Jonathan! Thank you Jonathan for supporting KTM at the $6 level. You’ll be getting some cool gifts in the mail. If you’re a new listener to the show: Welcome! and I hope you’ve had a chance to listen to the past interviews in Season 1 and 2. The content I make is evergreen, so you can listen to them until the end of time and they will still be relevant. I’m grateful that so many listeners have found the show, and I will continue to make content that high quality and meaningful for the community. I am now preparing for Season 3, and if you’d like to get early access when Season 3 premiers in the fall, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. For just a few bucks a month you’ll be getting access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. Patreon Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. Next week’s show is the season finale and I have a very special gift lined up for my Patreon supporters. Your financial contribution goes to making the show better and keeping it running by helping to pay for audio equipment, software, and server costs. I would like to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James L, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, Aaron M, Neil, James G, Aaron C, and Jonathan, for your generous contribution. Your support of Kitchen Table Magic allows me to share stories about the amazing people in the Magic: The Gathering community with the world. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. You’ll find thoughtful accessories like Die Hard Metal Dice and hand crafted wooden deck boxes. You’ll find a huge supply of Legacy, Modern, and Standard staples, sealed product, and table top games. Be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Card Kingdom: CardKingdom.com is a great place for shop for Magic: The Gathering singles, sealed product, pre-constructed decks, and gaming accessories. Sign up for Card Kingdom’s email newsletter to receive coupon codes and deck techs by Magic Pro Chris VanMeter. And if you’d like to support Kitchen Table Magic when shopping at Card Kingdom, please use the Kitchen Table Magic affiliate link when you shop, just go to cardkingdom.com/ktm Be sure to follow the Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter @KTMpodcast Like the show on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast And all episodes with show notes are at KitchenTableMagic.org. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com. Remember, if you are enjoying the show, please be sure to share KTM with a friend!

Preview - The Professor of Tolarian Community College Jun 09, 2017

Coming up on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic, I'm interviewing Brian Lewis, better known as the Professor of Tolarian Community College. The Professor created the Magic community’s most subscribed YouTube channel, clocking in at over 200,000 subs. The Prof and I sit down to talk about how it all got started, what’s next, and the meaning of life, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic. Listen to the Professor next week Tuesday 6/13/17 on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Soundcloud, and MTGCast.com.

Emma Handy Tears It Up With Us - Ep 220 Jun 06, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Emma Handy, writer at Star City Games, competitor on the SCG tour, and Magic streamer. Emma is very thoughtful when it comes to writing her articles because she is an educator at heart. Emma started in Yugiyoh and joined the Magic community for a better culture and player attitude. After playing Magic at her local card store, Emma quickly became competitive to play at SCG Opens. Emma wrote about her experiences as a trans woman in the competitive Magic community, and that has resonated with many people. She cares deeply about making the community an inclusive and welcoming place. Emma and I also play Magic’s fifteenth most popular format, Flip It or Rip It. Go say hi to Emma on Twitter @Em_TeeGee https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee Emma streams at https://www.twitch.tv/em_teegee Emma is also on facebook.com/EmmaHandyMTG And if you’re a Magic player looking for an amazing coach to improve your game, Emma is available! I will also be sharing links to Emma’s articles in the show notes at Kitchen Table Magic.org If you’re a new listener to the show: Welcome! and I hope you’re loving the interviews. KTM is a fledgling podcast, but in the past year, tens of thousands of listeners have found the show. I want to make a podcast that’s stellar in quality, and meaningful in content. I’m now preparing for Season 3, and my Patreon supporters will not only be helping me make the show, they’ll be getting early access when Season 3 premiers in the fall. If you also would like to support the show, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic For just a few bucks a month you’ll be getting access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. Patreon Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. Your financial contribution goes to making the show better and keeping it running by helping to pay for audio equipment, software, and server costs. I would like to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James L, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, Aaron M, Neil, James G, and Aaron C, for your generous contribution. Your support of Kitchen Table Magic allows me to share stories about the amazing people in the Magic: The Gathering community with the world. Thank you. This episode is sponsored by Card Kingdom: CardKingdom.com is a great place for shop for Magic: The Gathering singles, sealed product, pre-constructed decks, and gaming accessories. And if you’d like to support Kitchen Table Magic when shopping at Card Kingdom, please use the Kitchen Table Magic affiliate link when you shop, just go to www.cardkingdom.com/ktm This episode is sponsored by Paragon City Games: Be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games. Be sure to follow the Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter @KTMpodcast Like the show on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast Show notes and past episodes are at KitchenTableMagic.org Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com. Remember, if you are enjoying the show, please be sure to share KTM with a friend!

Scry into the future with Corey Csuhta of Scryfall - Ep 219 May 30, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Corey Csuhta, co-creator of the Magic community’s fastest and sleekest card lookup website, Scryfall. Corey, along with Chris Davis, Chuck Harmston, Greg MacWilliam, and Joseph Price are the merry band of Magicians that created this phenomenal new service. Full disclosure, I am not being paid to sing Scryfall’s praises. I just absolutely love how Scryfall works and if I were the Professor, I’d give them a solid A. Scryfall has the best advanced lookup of any card search out there, utilizing simple and powerful search syntax. It’s super speedy, loads quickly, incorporates high resolution card images, and has a growing list of new features. I really wanted to bring this wonderful new tool to more people. I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Corey Csuhta of Scryfall. Check out the fastest card search at Scryfall.com The Scryfall team is: Corey, Chris, Chuck, Greg, and Joseph. They’re all on twitter and you can find them at scryfall.com/contact Have an idea for a new feature? Found something broken? Give Corey and the guys feedback! They so excited to be contributing their talents to the Magic community. Scryfall is an amazing lookup tool, and if you would like support the site, please buy cards through their affiliate link by clicking on the card prices when you search for cards. You’ll be directed to TCG Player, Magic Card Market.eu, and even Card Hoarder for Magic Online cards. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Corey Csuhta of Scryfall! This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games: Be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought you by Card Kingdom: CardKingdom.com is a great place for shop for Magic: The Gathering singles, sealed product, pre-constructed decks, and gaming accessories. And if you’d like to support Kitchen Table Magic when shopping at Card Kingdom, please use the Kitchen Table Magic affiliate link when you shop, just go to cardkingdom.com/ktm I want to thank all of my Patreon supporters that help make this show possible. If you enjoy in depth interviews with people from the Magic: The Gathering community, please show your support at Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic. For just a few bucks a month you’ll get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. The Season 2 finale is coming up and I have a very special Patreon Supporter gift that I’m planning, that every single one of my Patreon Supports will be getting. If you’re new to the show, Stay a while, and listen. Thanks for being here and thanks for being a part of the Magic community. There are plenty of interviews in Season 1 to enjoy. I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James L, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, Aaron M, Neil, James G, and Aaron C, for your generous support. Thank you all so much! Your support of Kitchen Table Magic allows me to share stories about the amazing people in the Magic: The Gathering with the world. Be sure to follow the Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter @KTMpodcast Like the show on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast And all episodes with show notes are at KitchenTableMagic.org. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTGcast.com. Remember, if you are enjoying the show, please be sure to share KTM with a friend!

Eric Klug and the Best Magic Alters - Ep 218 May 23, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Eric Klug, the Magic community’s foremost alter artist. Eric paints amazing alters, in the style of classical art such as Hieronymus Bosch and Alphonse Mucha. Eric has also reproduced art in the style of Terese Nielsen’s Guru Lands, and has a wide range including popular motifs from Miyazaki to Marvel comics. Eric tells us how he got starting painting alters and what this art means to him. Eric also has a great love of Cubes and we talk a bit about it as well. Go say hi to Eric on Twitter @klug_alters https://twitter.com/klug_alters Go check out images of Eric’s art at https://www.facebook.com/klugalters And if you want to have Eric alter a card for you, be sure to email him: eaklug@gmail.com I hope you enjoy my interview with the multi-talented, Eric Klug! I want to take a moment thank all my newest Patreon Supporters: Neil, James G, and Aaron C. James and Aaron both shared with me that they started listening in the middle of Season 2 and that they’re now listening to Season 1. If you’re new to the show, please listen to Season 1. There are lots of interesting stories by your favorite ppl: Christine Sprankle, Wedge from the Mana Source, Brian Braun-Duin, Chris Pikula, Mark Rosewater, and Gerry Thompson, who if you didn’t know just won Pro Tour Amonkhet last week. Kitchen Table Magic is all about behind the scenes stories of our favorite people in the Magic community. So, if you enjoy a rare glimpse into these people’s lives, please consider supporting Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. I’m so moved by the generous support of Neil, James and Aaron this past week. Thank you all so much. I’ll be sending out some cool stuff for you in the mail in the coming weeks. And remember, my Patreon Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. If you also would like to support the show, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. For just a few bucks a month you’ll get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. The Season 2 finale is coming up and I have a very special Patreon Supporter gift that I’m planning. It was funny, I had to buy out a “somewhat hard to find card” my local area, cuz you know me, good ol’ skeezy Sam, buyin’ out all those old cards for my Patreon Supporters. Anyhoos! I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James L, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, Aaron M, Neil, James G, and Aaron C, for your generous support. Wow! My Patreon supports have grown to a pack of wolves, a gaggle of geese, a herd of elephants, a murder of crows, a gathering of mages, a baker’s dozen, whatever you want to call it. Your support of Kitchen Table Magic allows me to share stories about the amazing people in the Magic: The Gathering with the world. Thank you!

Jimmy Wong on Acting, Music, and YouTube - Ep 217 May 16, 2017

In this episode, I’m interviewing Jimmy Wong, actor, musician, YouTube personality and co-host of The Command Zone with Josh Lee Kwai. Every week, Jimmy and Josh share gameplay strategy, deck building tips, and set reviews for Magic: The Gathering. The Command Zone focuses primarily on the Commander format, also known as Elder Dragon Highlander, or EDH. Jimmy also co-starred in the hit YouTube series Video Game High School and is the co-host of another popular show, Feast of Fiction. I ask Jimmy about how he got started playing Magic and the other content that he creates. Go say hi to Jimmy on Twitter @jfwong Follow The Command Zone @CommandCast https://twitter.com/commandcast I’ll have links to Jimmy and Josh’s YouTube channel for the Command Zone in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Jimmy and Josh do a great job making their videos and producing their content. They’ve been pillars of the community to help bring new players into Magic: The Gathering. I’m grateful for their contributions to our community. And if you’re someone who is new to MTG, I welcome you and I’m so happy you’re here. I hope you enjoy my interview with the talented Jimmy Wong! This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The Kitchen Table Magic podcast has been all about the origins of the game and members of the community. And as a community, we’ve come a long way since the game first started. Apart from the Kitchen Table, the only other places in your local community to play Magic are at local game stores. That’s why places like Paragon City Games is so important for our community. At Paragon City Games, you’ll find a spacious and clean showroom with lots of elbow room for Magic events. You’ll find thoughtful accessories like Die Hard Metal Dice and hand crafted wooden deck boxes. You’ll find a huge supply of Legacy, Modern, and Standard staples, sealed product, and table top games. It’s places like Paragon City Games that allow local Magic communities to gather in. And if you can’t make it there in person, be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. Thanks everyone for listening to this week’s show! I also want to welcome new listeners to Kitchen Table Magic. If you’re new to the show, drop me a line and say hi. And be sure to check out Season 1. I want to take a moment for a big thank you to Aaron for becoming our newest Patreon Supporter! Wow! Thank you Aaron your generosity in supporting Kitchen Table Magic. [I’ll be sending out a special gift for you, be sure to be on the lookout for the mail.] As I mentioned before, I have a very special Patreon Supports gift that I’m planning for the Season 2 finale. All my Patreon Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. If you also would like to support the show, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. For just a few bucks a month you’ll get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, and Aaron for your generous support. Your support of Kitchen Table Magic allows me to share stories about the amazing people in the Magic: The Gathering with the world. Thank you.

Frank Stanley Sits Down for After Hours - Ep 216 May 09, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Frank Stanley, event organizer and Judge at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue Washington. Every week, Frank puts on multiple events at Mox Boarding House where a hundred or so regulars pack the tournament room. Frank cares deeply about the community and is always there to help Magic players experience the game at its best. Frank and I sat down last week for some after hours fun. We drank a few beers and discussed a wide range of topics with shout outs for the Seattle Magic Community. Special thanks for Rachel for making some delicious snacks for us. Special thanks to my best friend Phil for hosting us. You’ll find Frank in person at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue Washington, each week running events. You’ll also find Frank on Twitter @ItsThatFrankGuy. I’ll have links for the Gauntlet Charity event that’s being hosted at Mox on Sunday May 21st at http://www.thegauntlet2017.causevox.com/ I also take a moment to acknowledge everyone in the Seattle Magic community. Just like Frank said, you’ve there for us in so many ways. It’s shaped my life for the better and I’m truly grateful. I also want to thank the greater Magic community, for generously welcoming this humble little podcast into your lives. The messages I receive in emails, on Facebook and Twitter are so uplifting. Thanks so much everyone for joining in on our ridiculousness and thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy my interview with Frank Stanley! This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The Kitchen Table Magic podcast has been all about the origins of the game and members of the community. And as a community, we’ve come a long way since the game first started. Apart from the Kitchen Table, the only other places in your local community to play Magic are at local game stores. That’s why places like Paragon City Games is so important for our community. At Paragon City Games, you’ll find a spacious and clean showroom with lots of elbow room for Magic events. You’ll find thoughtful accessories like Die Hard Metal Dice and hand crafted wooden deck boxes. You’ll find a huge supply of Legacy, Modern, and Standard staples, sealed product, and table top games. It’s places like Paragon City Games that allow local Magic communities to gather in. And if you can’t make it there in person, be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. Thanks everyone for listening to this week’s show. As Frank and I talked about in the interview, there’s gonna be some very interesting guests coming up on Season 2. And remember! Patreon Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. For the season finale, I’m going to be sending out a gift to each of my $6 Patreon Supporters. And trust, me, you’ll want the gift that I’m planning on sending out. Listeners, if you also would like to support the show, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. For just a few bucks a month you’ll get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, and Mark for your generous support. You are all awesome! Follow the show on Twitter @KTMpodcast Like the show on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagic And all episodes with show notes are at KitchenTableMagic.org. Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com

Brian Weissman and the Most Powerful Deck in MTG History - Ep 215 May 03, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Weissman, former Pro Player known for his creation of The Deck. The Deck focuses on an attrition plan to brutally control your opponent while swinging in with big creatures like Serra Angel, Juggernaut, and Juzam Djinn. Brian’s innovations in deck tech blossomed into what we now know as the “control” archetype and the concept we know as “card advantage”. For a while The Deck was unbeatable and evolved to combat new threats like Necropotence. Brian’s been playing EDH on Magic Online and he posts his videos with commentary on his YouTube channel. Brian also has a massive collection of Beta Power. So if you wanna see a handful of black bordered Moxen, head on over to KitchenTableMagic.org I sat down with Brain last fall, I hope you enjoy my interview with legendary Brian Weissman. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The Kitchen Table Magic podcast has been all about the origins of the game and members of the community. And as a community, we’ve come a long way since the game first started. Apart from the Kitchen Table, the only other places in your local community to play Magic are at local game stores. That’s why places like Paragon City Games is so important for our community. At Paragon City Games, you’ll find a spacious and clean showroom with lots of elbow room for Magic events. You’ll find thoughtful accessories like Die Hard Metal Dice and hand crafted wooden deck boxes. You’ll find a huge supply of Legacy, Modern, and Standard staples, sealed product, and table top games. It’s places like Paragon City Games that allow local Magic communities to gather in. And if you can’t make it there in person, be sure to watch their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games. They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. I want to take this moment to thank my newest Patreon Supporter, Mark! Mark, thank you so much for becoming a $6 supporter of Kitchen Table Magic. A foil Rusted Relic signed by Marshall Sutcliffe is in the mail. I literally ran down the street and chased down one of those USPS mail vans and handed it over myself. Listeners, if you also would like to support the show, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. For just a few bucks a month you’ll get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, and Mark for your generous support. You are all awesome!

Randy Buehler the OG of Magic - Ep 214 Apr 25, 2017

In this episode, I’m speaking with Randy Buehler, Hall of Famer and former Vice President of Digital Gaming at Wizards of the Coast for Magic: The Gathering. Randy has made a significant impact on Magic, not only as a pro player, but also developing the game at R&D. Randy worked on Invasions and Odyssey, to name a few. Randy also has a long history on the commentary team. Though Randy recently retired from commentary, he still has an influential role in the community with Vintage Super League, Community Super League, and his streams on Twitch. Say hi to Randy on Twitter @RBuehler I’ve got a photo of my interview with Randy in his Magic filled basement. What an amazing collection. Watch Vintage Super League at Twitch.tv/randybuehler Randy has a Patreon page set up for Vintage Super league and now Team Draft Super League. I’ll have links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I sat down with Randy last fall, I hope you enjoy my interview with the one and only, Randy Buehler. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. Randy Buehler talked about playing his first Magic tournament in a bee keepers warehouse. There were cases of honey and beside them, Magic singles. The Magic community has come a long way since then and in today’s world, you’ll find places like Paragon City Games. Instead of jars of honey, you’ll find Die Hard Metal Dice, hand crafted wooden deck boxes, Legacy, Modern and Standard staples, sealed product, and table top games. And instead of being in a warehouse, Paragon City Games has a spacious and clean showroom with lots of elbow room for Magic events. Also, be sure to check out their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. Thanks everyone for listening to this week’s show. Randy Buehler finished up my 4 part series with the legendary Magic coverage team. Season 2 has been all about the origins of the community. And speaking of origins, I’d like to thank and acknowledge my first Twitter follower, Katelyn! Katelyn is my newest Patreon supporter and I want to thank you Katelyn. Your contribution means a lot to me. Okay listeners, consider supporting Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. For just a few bucks a month you’ll get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. Head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James, Markus, Alex, Trevor, and Katelyn for your support. You are all so awesome!

Brian David-Marshall - Ep 213 Apr 18, 2017

I’m speaking with Brian David-Marshall, official commentator and Pro Tour Historian of Magic: The Gathering. BDM started his career in comics. And eventually opened the famed game store Neutral Ground. BDM give us a rare glimpse into the early days of Magic, when it exploded in popularity back in 1994 and 1995. BDM tells us about coverage today and also an interesting tale two Enter The Battlefield movies. I caught up with BDM last year right before PAX 2016. It was such a treat to listen to him share about the history of Magic. The next time you’re at a tournament and there are side events, you now know who to thank. BDM! Go say hi to BDM on Twitter @Top8Games I’ll have links to a picture of that flyer for BDM’s early Magic tournament at Kitchen Table Magic.org And if you want to watch BDM cook, watch Kitchen Table Gaming on YouTube. Again, I’ll have link in the show notes. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. We have the winner to our giveaway for a box of Modern Masters 2017. And our winner is…! Drum roll please! William Evans! Congratulations William, you are our lucky winner. I’ll be reaching out to you soon to ship you that box of Modern Masters 2017. Remember, our giveaway was brought to you by the awesome gamers at Paragon City Games. With their generous support, I’m able to do a giveaway on the show. A lot of my interview with Brian David-Marshall talked about the importance of having a space for the Magic community to play and gather in. And that is why Paragon City Games cares so much about creating a nice space for their community. They have a beautiful open showroom with plenty of space for weekly Magic events. Paragon City Games also streams their in store events weekly with Tuesday night Legacy at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They also have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. Thanks everyone for listening to this week’s show. This was part 3 of my 4 part series with the legendary Magic coverage team. If you heard my episode with Marshall Sutcliffe, we spoke about Marshall’s favorite marinara sauce. When I sat down with BDM, he gave me the super secret recipe. If you want to hear it, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James, Markus, Alexander, and Trevor for your support. There are not many high quality Magic podcasts that dive into the backstory of the community’s most prominent members. If you appreciate me tracking down all these Magic A-listers for a lengthy interview, then you’ll certain appreciate supporting Kitchen Table Magic with $1, $3, or $6 a month at Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic. All my Patreon Supporters get access to extra audio content, behind the scenes show notes, and special gifts from my interviews. I still have available 4 signed cards by Marshall Sutcliffe from our crack a pack. A foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Celestial Purge, and a foil Dred Drone. Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic today.

Rich Hagon on Broadcasting and Performance - Ep 212 Apr 11, 2017

I’m speaking with Rich Hagon, commentator and host of official Magic coverage. Rich has a background in performance art and broadcasting. Rich tells us about how he got started doing coverage, all the way back in the day for Pro Tour Kuala Lampur. Rich has grown as a commentator and also Magic coverage has grown into what we see today. I caught up with Rich last year right before PAX 2016 and the World Championships. I hope you enjoy this rare interview with the charming Rich Hagon! Much thanks to Rich for sitting down with me during his busy schedule of coverage to share with listeners his story. If you’re grinding to become an elite player, listen to Rich’s advice. There’s much to learn in the world of Magic. Go say hi to Rich on Twitter @MTGRich Rich is also streaming at Twitch.tv/MTGRich This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The giveaway an entire box of Modern Masters 2017 is still going on. Head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter. Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook. One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017. This giveaway for a box of Modern Masters 2017 ends on Sunday April 16th, so hurry while you can! Rich talked about finding a wide variety of Magic content online. Paragon City Games streams their in store events weekly with Tuesday night Legacy at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. I hope everyone is enjoying Season 2. This is part 2 of my 4 part series with the coverage team. The last episode of KTM featured Marshall Sutcliffe where he opened boosters of Modern Masters 2015. My new Patreon Supporter Trevor is getting a signed All Sun’s Dawn! I want to thank you, Trevor for supporting the show at the $6 level. If you enjoy listening to a high quality podcast featuring a nice guy like me tracking down and interviewing your favorite MTG personalities then head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic You know it’s not easy getting all those fancy people to sit down with me. I put in an immense amount of leg work to booking guests for the show. Please support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon. Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. I still have available 4 signed cards by Marshall Sutcliffe from our crack a pack. A foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Celestial Purge, and a foil Dred Drone. Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there. And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done. I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show. And exclusively for my Patreon supporters, Rich talked a bit more about Worlds 2016 that I did not put into this episode. It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters. Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James, Alexander, and Trevor! Thanks to everyone for listening to this week’s show! Connect with me on social: I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com.

Vorthos Mike Presents The Magic Art Show - Ep 298 Apr 05, 2017

Support the Magic Art Show Kickstarter project! It's produced by Vorthos Mike, Josh Krause of Original Magic Art, Rico Evangelho of Cardamajigs (@cardamajigs), and Brian Walters (@propsofprophecy). They plan to put on a full Magic: The Gathering art exhibit featuring original paintings, sculptures, drawings, concept art, and more at GP Vegas. It's going to feature the planes of Ravnica, Innistrad, Mirrodin, and Amonkhet. This is also the first event of what we hope to become a mainstay at Grand Prixs moving forward. Magic Art Show also aims to prevent original art from disappearing into the shadow. Let's keep Original Magic: The Gathering art in the light with this amazing exhibit. Check out the Kickstarter rewards at www.MagicArtShow.com and support the show with a few bucks. It's planning to be at GP Vegas June 14-18 2017 and they need your help.

Marshall Sutcliffe Cracks A Pack With Us - Ep 211 Apr 04, 2017

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Marshall Sutcliffe, creator and host of Magic’s most popular podcast Limited Resources. Marshall is also the play-by-play commentator and host of premier Magic: The Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix, Pro Tour and the Magic World Championships. Marshall talks about his thoughts on the game and what he hopes to create in the future. Also! I brought a few packs for Marshall to crack open in true Limited Resources style. This is a fantastic episode, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Marshall Sutcliffe. To the content creators out there, remember what Marshall said, if you have an idea and you want to make something for the community, now is a great timing with the boom of Magic: The Gathering. You may find Marshall online at LRcast.com, on twitter @Marshall_LR. Limited Resources is also on YouTube, and, be on the lookout for Marshall’s new video content he’s working on. I’m excited for it to be released in the near future! This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. And courtesy of Paragon City Games, we’re doing another giveaway. We’re giving away an entire box of Modern Masters 2017! Entering is simple, head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter. Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook. One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017. Marshall talked about the importance of being compassionate to each other in the community so that people will feel included to come out and play Magic. Paragon City Games works really hard to create that great kind of environment. That’s why they have stellar reviews and a rapidly growing fan base. I’m grateful that Paragon City Games has decided to stand tall as a leader in their community. If you’re in Draper Utah, check them out. They have a beautiful retail space and amazing wooden deck boxes and Die Hard Metal dice. And speaking of those wooden deck boxes, I’m going to have to show them to you in a video soon. Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway. Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on twitter. And be sure to check out their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames They are working hard to bring you Legacy and Modern action every week. Is everyone enjoying Season 2 so far? I’m really excited for all the amazingness that’s to come! Support Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. Each episode, I bring you mythic rare interviews with your favorite people in the Magic community. I make high quality shows and if you appreciate quality, then support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon. Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. I have in front of my 8 signed cards by Marshall from our crack a pack, that Marshall would have drafted. All Sun’s Dawn, Faerie Mechanist, a foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Sign in Blood, Celestial Purge, Mana Leak, and a foil Dred Drone. Three of them are going to my Patreon supporters Brian, James, and Alexander. There are 5 more up for grabs to all new Patreon supporters at the $6 level. Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there. And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done. I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show. And for your 1 and 3 dollar supporters, Marshall Sutcliffe answered a sound check question about a super secret marinara sauce recipe from the legendary Brian David-Marshall himself. It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters. Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James and Alexander.

Announcement to Change Show Format - Ep 210 Apr 01, 2017

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Melissa Li Hopes We Enjoy Unnamed Product - Ep 209 Mar 27, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Melissa Li, former creative writer and world builder for Magic: The Gathering. I caught up with Mel right before she left Seattle. Mel moved to LA and is now a Senior Narrative Writer at Riot Games. Mel talks about her creative process. New storylines are developed five to ten years ahead. So Mel can’t tell us what she worked on. But Mel did work on the single player campaign for Duels of the Planeswalkers. Also! Get on your Vorthos hats! We talk about some lore and the current storyline with the Eldrazi, Sorin, Nahiri, Innistrad and Nicol Bolas. Go say hi to Mel on twitter @SMelissaLi You can check out her blog, EtheriumSculptor.tumblr.com Mel has some great cosplay and she also makes some cool things like Aether ray guns and spinny thopter cakes. Special thanks to Zeze Photography for the photo of Mel’s Sarkhan cosplay. If you want to see them, I have links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Check out more of photos by Zeze Photography on Facebook.com/ZezePhotography I want to thanks and acknowledge Mel again for her work creating worlds for the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. I’m so excited to see her work in future sets. Also, best of luck at Riot Games. Hmmm…. I wonder what Riot is going to be doing with a creative narrative writer? Perhaps a new game? Perhaps an MMO in the League of Legends storyline? Anyhoos, I’m just excited for Amonkhet that’s about to be released. We’ll all find out soon just how much of a jerk Nicol Bolas really is. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. Last week, Paragon City Games sent me Die Hard metal dice in Raw Steel Red for a giveaway. I asked you to comment on my Facebook giveaway post about what you think an up-and-coming game store like Paragon City Games should do to support the players and gaming community. Your responses are wonderful and I’d like to read a few of them on air. Paul wrote: I would love to see stores build strong relationships with other stores in the region for scheduling, referrals, and the like. Stores are part of our community and the stronger the relationship between stores the better it is for players. Robin write: I would have loved some classes on how to make a decent deck, especially how to build one with the cards I have rather than what cards to buy. James wrote: Be sure to employ a judge or organizer for your events who is friendly, flexible, and sensitive to the broad range of players you will attract. Choose someone you trust and will allow to have the freedom to make store decisions on the fly that serve your customer service needs. Adrian wrote: Have a series of local tourneys where the prizes are modern staples rather than packs or money. This should keep the hyper-competitive away and attract the more casual crowd. Jordan wrote: Ask players for input on the events they'd like to see. Hold events at various times throughout the week--not everyone has a schedule that accommodates early afternoon/early evening events. Many other listeners said that having a good atmosphere is important and also having private rooms to rent out. And now, for the winner, chosen at random is…. Kate! Kate wrote: Cater to the younger generation! I see young kids at my local shop all the time, and they get intimidated by the adults who are very serious or exclusionary. Maybe host game nights for 13 and Unders? Or have easy to play decks on hand so kids can learn to play with their parents or friends without memorizing tons of mechanics. Congratulations Kate, you are our lucky winner. I’ll be reaching out to send you the RPG set of Die Hard Metal dice in Raw Steel Red. Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts about how game stores can help build community. Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway. Remember, they are streaming every week at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Also, be sure to spread the love and give them a Like on their Facebook page.

Shaun Penrod Connects You To The Pros - Ep 208 Mar 21, 2017

In this episode, I’m Shaun Penrod, creator and host of MTG Pro Tutor. Shaun is dedicated to distilling down all the best tips from the pros and sharing them with the community with a goal of sending 1000 players to the Pro Tour. Shaun has over 180 episodes where he interviews elite Magic players like Patrick Chapin, Jon Finkle, Conley Woods, Paul Rietzl, Ari Lax, Michael Majors, pascal Maynard, Reid Duke, and the list goes on and on. Shaun shares his favorite tips for getting better at Magic and cultivating a mindset for success, both in life and in MTG. Show notes for each of Shaun’s interviews are at mtgprotutor.com Shaun and MTG Pro Tutor is also on Facebook and Twitter. I’ll have all the links at Kitchen Table Magic.org. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. They care deeply about contributing to the Magic community. They’re streaming Legacy every Tuesday night at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames They’ve been awarding travel vouchers worth hundreds of dollars to whoever wins their Grand Prix Trails for the upcoming GP Vegas. They also have a recording studio in their game store so that creators can make videos or a podcast. No jokes! It’s furnished with over $3000 worth of equipment. Paragon City Games also wanted me to share some Die Hard metal die cast dice with you. So, courtesy of Paragon City Games, I’m giving away a set of them to you, the listener. We’re giving away the RPG Set of Die Hard Metal dice in Sinister Chrome, a dark gray with Red numbers. They look amazing and I have some photos at Kitchen Table Magic.org. To enter the giveaway, tell me what you think up-and-coming game stores like Paragon City Games should do to support their local Magic players. Send me your thoughts, short or long, just let me know. I’ll read a few of them on air next time and announce the winner. I have a giveaway post on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagic where you can enter by commenting with your ideas. Also! Remember to Like Paragon City Games on Facebook and support their stream on Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames with a follow. We’ll be choosing an entry at random. This giveaway ends Friday March 24th at noon Pacific Standard time. I want to thank my new Patreon Supporter Alexander! Wow! Thanks so much for your support Alexander. You’re also getting a bag of those Magical Fish Crackers! Up until this point, I feel like I’m just casting out to the ocean that is the internet. I have no idea who’s hearing me. But I know that Kitchen Table Magic fills up a space in the Magic community. My guests and I are brining you never before told stories. Memories from the past. Meaningful insight. And a connectedness through the medium of this audio show. I put my heart every week into Kitchen Table Magic. So it means the world to me when after I’ve been speaking into my microphone that something comes back to me. In the form of a message, an email, a tweet, and your support through Patreon. I’m quite sentimental, and I care about creating something real and tangible for the Magic community. I want to thank all of our Patreon supporters: Brian, Markus, James, and Alexander! And if you’re listening, and you think you can spare 25 cents a week, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic, and click “Become a Patron”. Thanks to everyone for tuning in to this week’s show! I’m always here to chat and answer your questions. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast That’s where you’ll find me photoshopping random things. The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and MTG cast.com.

David Ochoa Talks Food - Ep 207 Mar 14, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to veteran pro player David Ochoa. Last spring, David appeared in his 100th Grand Prix. David is one of the best players in the game, and play tests with Luis Scot Vargas, Paul Cheon, Josh Utter-Leyton, and Matt Nass. David writes for Channel Fireball and tweets about food, especially breads and toasts. He also shares some tips on how to get better at Magic. Remember what David said, to get better, find a group of players, they’ll help you get better. And for newer players, find a great place to play Magic. Having fun in a nurturing environment will make all the difference. I want to thank Amie Bailey and Gerry Thompson for encouraging David to be a guest on the show. I met a lot of great people at GP Portland last summer in 2016. If you want to hear about how a GP is put on, listen to my interview with Tim Shields, Season 2 Episode 201. At that GP, I was also able to meet Cedric Phillips, Brian Braun-Duin, Christine Sprankle, and JC Tao in person, all of which have shared their stories on Kitchen Table Magic. I want to take a quick moment to tell you about my friend Brian and the Magic players at Paragon City Games in Draper Utah. Paragon City Games is an up and coming game store and they’re hosting giveaways every week on Twitch. They’re giving away lots of cool things, including Die Hard Metal Dice, which are die cast in Zinc and then electroplated with other metals. Todd makes them with care and craftsmanship. And because Paragon City Games really cares about building a community of Magic players locally in the Salt Lake City Area, they’re doing many things to give back to the player community. First, they’re streaming Tuesday night Legacy at 7 pm Mountain, which is 9pm Easter and 6pm Pacific at https://www.twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Second, with the recent changes to Grand Prix Trails no longer being held at local game stores, Paragon City Games have decided to award travel vouchers to players at win GPTs at their events. That is a really awesome way for them to go the extra mile for the last few GPT events available to players in their local community. Please check out Paragon City Games’ Twitch stream every Tuesday night for giveaways. It’s an easy way to win some great stuff and watch Legacy. Links will be in the show notes at Kitchen Table Magic.org. I want to thank my new Patreon Supporter James! I surprised him the other night by showing up in person to deliver a bag of those Magic Fish Crackers Brad Rutherford and I were munching on in our deck tech of Abzan Company episode 205. A lot goes into making Kitchen Table Magic, I want to bring you stores from iconic figures in the MTG community that have never been told. I want you to know that every dollar you give through Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic goes into making the show by paying for server costs, audio editing software, and equipment. And, if we meet our goals, I’m committed to rewarding my Patreon supporters with memorable gifts. I want to thank all of our Patreon supporters: Brian, Markus and James! Thanks to everyone for tuning in to this week’s show! I’m always here to chat and answer your questions. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast That’s where you’ll find me photoshopping random things. The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and MTG cast.com. And one more very important announcement! I want to congratulate MTGCast.com on their 11th birthday! If you don’t know MTGCast.com is an amazing service that brings together a ton of Magic podcasts for listeners. I’m so grateful to be a part of MTG Cast and I want to thank MTGCast for allowing me to share Kitchen Table Magic with everyone. Also, big thanks to the admins for their hard work maintaining the site and answering my stupid questions about how to post things.

JC Tao Shares Platinum Pro Tips - Ep 206 Mar 07, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to platinum pro Jiachen Tao. JC won Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch with a modern Blue Red Eldrazi deck. And since then, JC has gone on compete in the 2016 World Championships, where he placed 7th. JC shares with us how to get better at Magic, and what’s it’s like facing off against all those scary elite pros. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jiachen Tao. If you want to become a pro, dedicate time to get the practice in, and take note of your mistakes. And by making friends with people in the community you’ll gain access to better players that can help you improve. I also want to congratulate JC and Jess, as they’re expecting a baby soon. Congratulations to the both of you! If you run into JC at a tournament and he looks extra sleepy, you’ll know why. If you’re interested in hearing more about the highest levels of Magic competition, listen to my interview with 2016 World Champion Brian Braun-Duin, Season 1, Episode 15. A year ago I sold 3 Tarmogoys, a Karn Liberated and an extra playset of Snapcaster Mages to fund basic audio equipment and server costs for Kitchen Table Magic. After 9 months, my funds have run dry. A lot goes into making Kitchen Table Magic, and I need your help. If you love the show and want me to keep going, you can show me that Kitchen Table Magic is worth it to you by heading over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic to become a supporter. Just a few bucks a month can keep Kitchen Table Magic going. A big high five to my Patreon supporter, Brian and Markus. Thanks to everyone for tuning in to this week’s show! I’m always here to chat and answer your questions. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast That’s where you’ll find me photoshopping random things. The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Sitcher, and MTG cast.com.

Brad Rutherford Snack Time Deck Tech of Abzan Company - Ep 205 Feb 28, 2017

In this episode, I’m Brad Rutherford, local Seattle Judge and skilled pilot of the modern deck Abzan Company. Brad not only won a Star City Games 5k with it, he won the admiration of Magic players around the world with this fun and challenging deck. Brad has played in over 1000 sanctioned games of Magic, and has logged over 400 with Abzan Company and a 70% win rate. When Brad’s not crushing newbs like met at local events, he’s judging as an L2. Brad cares deeply about the community and contributes in every way he can. Whenever I’ve seen Brad judging at GP or a PPTQ, he’s giving it his all. I hope you enjoy my snack time deck tech with Brad Rutherford! Thanks for joining me and Brad for snack time! Brad shares with us detailed write up about Abzan Company. There’s a link in the show notes at Kitchen Table Magic.org. Also, I’ve got a pic of those spicy fish crackers Brad and I were munching on. Thanks to all the listeners for making it through our snack time with us chewing in your ear. And I didn’t do any audio editing magic on those crunching sounds. They were real. If you’re enjoying the show please considering becoming a Patreon supporter. For everyone that becomes a Patreon supporter this week, I’m going to send you a bag of those spicy fish crackers, so you can munch along while listening to Kitchen Table Magic. Really! I am going to send you a bag of those Magical Fish Crackers. Also, an update on the tokens. I have found a token I’d like to make for you. I’m working on them and I’ll be keeping you updated as I can. I know you’ll love them. Okay! So head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic and become a supporter. Thank you again to my Patreon supports, Markus and Brian. You both are wonderful. You may or may not have heard, but last weekend premier Magic cosplayer Christine Sprankle made a video asking the community for help. I auctioned off a NM Force of Will from Alliances that I’ve been saving to benefit her. We raised $100! I want to thank the winning bidder, Michelle for your amazing generosity. The Force of Will has been meticulously packed by yours truly and is on your way in the mail. Also shout out to Joakim (yo-ah-kim) and Xemit Sells Magic for also bidding. A big thank you to everyone that helped boost the signal with their likes, shares and retweets of the auction. If you’re a fan of Christine, listen to my interview with her back in season 1, episode 2. I was and still am very honored that she allowed me to interview her for the show. And if you’re interested in supporting Christine’s amazing cosplay, please head on over to Patreon.com/CSprankleRun Thanks to everyone for tuning in to this week’s show! I’m always here to chat and answer your questions. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast That’s where you’ll find me photoshopping random things. The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Sitcher, and MTG cast.com!

James Lee the Mysterious Progenitor of FNM - Ep 204 Feb 21, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to James Lee, all around great guy, high level judge, and the person largely responsible for turning Friday Night Magic into a reality. James worked for Wizards of the Coast back in the day and was tasked with turning FNM from an idea on paper in the boardroom to the global cornerstone of the Magic player’s experience that we see today. When I think about FNM, I see the community coming together each week to: battle, try out new things, and make new friends. James also shares with us his thoughts about the evolution of Magic as a game, a sport, and an eSport. I hope you enjoy my interview with James Lee! Thanks to everyone for tuning in to the show! I want to take a moment to thank Patreon supports of Kitchen Table Magic. Big thank you to Markus from Germany. Markus tells me that he’s been listening from Season 1. Thank you so much for the support! Also, thank you to my friend Brian, who is also a Patreon supporter. Brian’s been a friend and supporter of the show early on. Thank you Brian so much! Woo! We have 2 supporters! And thousands of listeners! I’m so happy and grateful of this community. Remember, I’m here to answer your questions. Let me know what you think: Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org You can find me on Facebook and Twitter. I am working on getting some swag for listeners so please support Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. A few bucks goes a long way. Maybe I’ll make some “Take My Energy” Energy Tokens? Or maybe there’s something in Amonkhet we can make fun of? Mummy tokens? Sandstorm tokens? Crocodile Tokens? Mummified Crocodile Sandstorm Cat Tokens? I will make all of those tokens if we can hit our goal of $100 on Patreon. Thank you everyone for listening!

Cedric Phillips The Big Boss - Ep 203 Feb 14, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Cedric Phillips, Media Manager for Star City Games.com, commentator, and host. Cedric is a longtime pro, commentator, and writer of strategic Magic content at Star City Games. Cedric is a showman. His passion and dedication sports entertainment shows up in his professional delivery of his Magic commentary. Cedric shares with us how he started playing Magic and what he hopes to see in the future of Magic broadcasting. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Thompson and Patrick Sullivan. I had a great time hanging out back in the fall of 2016. Links to Cedric’s podcasts, CED Talks and his show on Fan Vice.com will be in the show notes at Kitchen Table Magic.org. Special Thanks to Gerry Thompson for putting in a good word with Cedric at GP Portland last year. Also! If you’re a new listener to the show, go back and listen to my interview with Gerry Thompson in Season 1 episode 10, where he shares a funny story playing Magic with Cedric. So listeners! How is Season 2 going so far? Let me know what you think: Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org I’m on Facebook and Twitter and I’m always available with a response. If you enjoy show, support it on Patreon. For just a few bucks a month, you get to show your support. With the money, I’m gonna make some cool swag for everyone. And with all the dank memes I photoshop everyday, you can bet that the swag I’m gonna make will be high quality. Thanks for listening!

Erin Campbell Wants You To Play Unfair - Ep 202 Feb 07, 2017

In this episode, I’m talking to Erin Campbell, co-host of the Girlfriend Bracket and Magic Mics. Her edgy and upbeat point of view creates entertaining and hilarious shows. Erin fosters inclusivity in our community and is a role model for women and trans women. Along with her co-hosts Katie, Kris and Hallie, they have reclaimed the term the Girl Friend Bracket, which used to mean the back tables at an event. We talk about all this and more… I am excited to share my conversation with Erin Campbell. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast Twitter @ktmpodcast

Tim Shields is Organizing Tournaments - Ep 201 Jan 31, 2017

Welcome to Kitchen Table Magic! A storytelling podcast featuring the amazing people of the Magic The Gathering community. I’m your host, Sam Tang. Join me and my guests as we share stories about what MTG means to us. How we got started playing Magic. The ups, and down, the hilarious stories and everything in between. This is the Season 2 premier! And there’s ton of amazing people this season and I’m super stoked to be sharing their stories with you! In this episode, I’m talking to Tim Shields, tournament organizer and founder of Cascade Games. Tim and his crew put on a myriad of different large scale events, such as comic cons, MTG Grand Prixs, events for PAX as well as Dreamhack. As a community, we don’t get to hear from Tournament Organizers very often, so I’m very grateful that Tim was able to find time during his busy schedule to share his stories with us. Special thanks to Liz for setting up the interview. And special thanks Kris Ferderer for suggesting that I go talk to Tim. For more information about Cascade Games’ upcoming events, go to CascadeGames.com Also, check out DreamHack 2017 in Austin, where a $10,000 Magic battle is going to take place. Well everyone, I am so happy you’re here for Season 2. If you’re a new listener, check out Season 1. There are 22 episodes featuring many of your favorite pros and community leaders. There’s 2016 World Champion Brian Braun-Duin. Nathan Holt of Enter the Battlefield and Walking the Planes. Streamer Numot the Nummy, Kenji Egashira. Meddling Mage, Chris Pikula. Crackgate guy, Sid Blair. And from Wizards of the Coast, Helene Bergeot and Mark Rosewater. And for Season 2, I’ve released some promos featuring Erin Campbell, Cedric Phillips, Rich Hagon, Brian David Marshall and Randy Buehler. As always, I make this show for you the listener, so let me know what you think. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast Twitter @ktmpodcast I’m really looking forward to this season.

Randy the O-Bee of Magic - Season 2 Promo Jan 30, 2017

That was Randy Buehler, Hall of Famer and former Magic Commentator. Such irony, for Randy to realize that he needed to cut the Killer Bees while playing in a Bee keeper’s warehouse. Randy tells us the origins of that old school tech. And how it influences modern deck building today. Season 2 premiers Tuesday, January 31st. Hear ridiculous stories from the OG’s of Magic, all on the new season of Kitchen Table Magic!

BDM Gets Assaulted - Season 2 Promo Jan 27, 2017

Brian David-Marshall, official Magic Historian and Commentator got violently accosted by a customer back in 1994. BDM has been there since the beginning. He shares early stories about the Magic community and his famed game store, Neutral Ground. Season 2 premiers Tuesday, January 31st. I hope you’ll join us for a new batch of stories on Kitchen Table Magic!

Rich's Big Break - Season 2 Promo Jan 25, 2017

Rich Hagon, official Magic commentator and host, tells us about his first time on the big stage. Rich has a background in performance, stage acting, broadcasting and great puns. I’m really looking forward to sharing my Mythic Rare interview with Rich Hagon. The new season premiers Tuesday, January 31st. I hope you’ll join me and a whole new cast as they share their heart filled stories on Kitchen Table Magic Season 2.

Cedric Goes to London - Season 2 Promo Jan 18, 2017

That was Cedric Phillips, long time Commentator and Media Manager for Star City Games. What an experience Cedric had on his first Pro Tour in London. I’m excited to have Cedric on the show to share about his life. Hear his stories, along with many other guests starting Tuesday, January 31st. Join us for the Season 2 premier of Kitchen Table Magic!

Erin Plays Dredge - Season 2 Promo Jan 11, 2017

That was Erin Campbell, co-host of the Girlfriend Bracket and Magic Mics. Randy Buehler called her out for [almost] not playing Dredge in the Community Super League. Kitchen Table Magic Season 2 premiers on Tuesday, January 31st. There’s lots of laughs and hilarious stories told by the Magic community. I hope you’ll join me and my awesome guests for Season 2 of Kitchen Table Magic!

Tim's Jet Story - Season 2 promo Jan 09, 2017

Season 2 of Kitchen Table Magic premiers Tuesday January 31st. Here's a clip from my interview with Tim Shields, Tournament Organizer and founder of Cascade Games.

Mark Rosewater - Ep 22 Nov 01, 2016

I’m talking to Mark Rosewater, the Head Designer for Magic: The Gathering. Mark talks about the past, present and future of Magic with us. We get to hear some stories of Mark’s early days before he joined Wizards. And, Mark tells us his thoughts on designing Magic and how he likes to get feedback from the community. There’s also a few exciting tidbits that Mark shares with us. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mark Rosewater!

Helene Bergeot - Ep 21 Oct 25, 2016

In this episode, I’m talking to Helene Bergeot, the Director of Global Organized Play for Wizards of the Coast. Helene shares with us about her role within Wizards, Organized Play and the community at large. She also answers my questions about the future of coverage, organized play and building partnerships. Helene also tells us what goes into putting on a Pro Tour. Helene has big plans to grow the game of Magic by making Organized Play more legitimate and more exciting with bigger future payouts. I hope you enjoy this very special conversation with Helene Bergeot.

Sid Blair Crackstyle - Ep 20 Oct 18, 2016

I’m talking to Sid Blair. Sid got an 18 month DCI suspension for hard stylin it with butt cracks at GP Richmond and then posting the photos on Reddit. Of course, it went viral and even Time magazine picked it up. Sid shares with us how life has been and what he’s up to now. I hope you enjoy my hilarious conversation with Sid Blair.

Richard Wheatley - Ep 19 Oct 11, 2016

I’m talking to Richard Wheatley, a Magic player from the UK. Richard has been featured on Daily MTG, the Nerdist, Reddit, Imgur and SCG for playing in prereleases with braille sleeves. Richard is visually impaired and his love of the game keeps him motivated to learn all the cards from new sets so he can keep an accurate mental concentration of the board state. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Richard Wheatley!

Jennifer Long - Ep 18 Oct 04, 2016

This is episode 18, and I’m talking to popular Twitch streamer and tournament grinder, Jennifer Long, also known as Mrs. Mulligan. Jennifer tells us how she got started streaming Minesweeper to slowly building up thousands of followers on Twitch. She now regularly competes in the SCG Tour and writes a weekly column for SCG.com. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jennifer Long!

Josh Monks - Ep 17 Sep 27, 2016

In this episode, I’m talking to Josh Monks, a local Seattle player with a passion for commentary and a wide range of knowledge about different decks of the Legacy format. Josh shares with us about he got into commentary and how that contributes to his learning of the game. Josh really cares about the game and the community and commentates on Card Kingdom’s weekly Legacy stream. We also go over some great tips on how to improve. I hope you enjoy this episode with Josh Monks!

Chris VanMeter - Ep 16 Sep 20, 2016

In this episode, I’m talking to the beard master, Chris VanMeter. Chris is an analytical thinker of the game and has a math and computer science background. He’s also affectionately known for his bright red beard as it’s rumored to give Chris special powers! Chris is not only a strong competitor in Magic, he’s also an avid teacher, writer and commentator. I really enjoyed sitting down with Chris to record this a few months back. Please enjoy my conversation with Chris VanMeter.

Brian Braun-Duin - Ep 15 Sep 13, 2016

I’m talking with Brian Braun-Duin, the winner of the 2016 Magic World Championships. Brian shares with us his story, starting from the beginning. How he went from broke, sleeping on the couch, to grinding tournaments, writing for SCG, playing in his first Pro Tours, joining teams, leaving teams, getting fired, getting hired, all the way to locking up Grand Prix Master to earn his fabled World Championship invite. If you’ve been in the MTG community for basically the last week, you know that Brian goes on to win the World Championships, and the cool $70,000 dollar prize. We also talk about what’s coming up next for him, as you heard in the preview, Brian’s hopeful and excited for the road ahead. He’s no stranger to hard work and he credits some influential Magic players in Roanoke Virginia that have contributed to his success. I hope you enjoy my one of a kind interview with Brian Braun-Duin. - Sam

Ep 15 Preview - Brian Braun-Duin Sep 09, 2016

Coming up in the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic… I’m talking with Brian Braun-Duin, the winner of the 2016 Magic World Championships. Brian shares with us his story, starting from the beginning. How he went from broke, sleeping on the couch, to grinding tournaments, writing for SCG, playing in his first Pro Tours, joining teams, leaving teams, getting fired, getting hired, all the way to locking up Grand Prix Master to earn his fabled World Championship invite. If you’ve been in the MTG community for basically the last week, you know that Brian goes on to win the World Championships, and the cool $70,000 dollar prize. We also talk about what’s coming up next for him, as you heard in the preview, Brian’s hopeful and excited for the road ahead. He’s no stranger to hard work and he credits some influential Magic players in Roanoke Virginia that have contributed to his success. You don’t want to miss my interview with Brian Braun-Duin, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Jordan Aisaka - Ep 14 Sep 07, 2016

In this episode, I’m talking to Jordan Aisaka, local Seattle player that’s known for his high level Legacy skills. Jordan also provides commentary on Card Kingdom’s Monday night Legacy events and also in their Legacy Preservation 1K tournament series. Jordan’s claim to fame was his Legacy UWR Standstill deck that he played in a SCG Legacy Open. He credits his Magic influences to his local buddies and his brother. We had a great time in this episode of Kitchen Table Magic. I hope you enjoy!

Tifa Robles - Ep 13 Aug 30, 2016

In this episode I’m talking to Tifa Robles, the founder of Lady Planeswalker Society. Lady Planeswalker Society is run by volunteers and has a mission to create a warm and welcoming play space for all players. It’s amazing that there are now over 80 chapters all over the world and it’s still growing! LPS is also the official Learn to Play organization for Wizards of the Coast and has taught thousands of new players at premier events such as Gen Con and PAX. I’m so happy to have Tifa as a guest, please enjoy my conversation with Tifa Robles.

Chris Pikula - Ep 12 Aug 23, 2016

In this episode, I’m talking to the legendary, Chris Pikula. You might have seen him featured in the Magic documentary, Enter the Battlefield. Chris is also famously known as Meddling Mage. Chris became Meddling Mage by defeating Jon Finkel in the finals of the Magic Invitational in Kuala Lampur in the year 2000. Chris shares some incredible stories from the past and also gives some serious words of wisdom from playing with Jon Finkel. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Chris Pikula.

Brian Rowe - Ep 11 Aug 18, 2016

In this episode, I’m talking to Brian Rowe, host of the YouTube Channel Mythic MTG Tech. Brian is a wealth of knowledge and knows so much about the the game, the cards, the finances, strategy, the list goes on and on. But what’s most important is Brian’s passion for building community within Magic: The Gathering. Brian is a warm and generous person and enjoys meeting everyone. His day job is in law, so we get to touch on some law stuff. Brian also loves chess and table top games. He’s working on a new project called Meeples Included where he writes strategy. Before talking with Brian, I wasn’t sure what a Meeple was. If you’re not sure either, Brian explains it to us. I had a great time talking with Brian, please enjoy this episode of Kitchen Table Magic!

Gerry Thompson - Ep 10 Aug 10, 2016

I’m talking to pro player Gerry Thompson. Gerry and I met while he was in Seattle working for Wizards R&D. He’s been on the pro scene since 2003 with a Pro Tour top 8 and two Grand Prix wins to his name. Gerry is also consistently at the top of the SCG Tour leaderboards. Gerry is an active writer for Star City Games.com as he shares weekly knowledge with video deck techs and articles. In this interview, Gerry shares how he got started and imparts some words of wisdom about how to improve. I hope you enjoy this episode of Kitchen Table Magic with Gerry Thompson.

Chris Morris-Lent - Ep 9 Aug 03, 2016

In this episode I’m talking to Chris Morris-Lent, better known in Seattle as CML. CML is a writer, journalist, Magic player, SCG Open Champion, Pro Tour competitor and author of the new book, A Brief History of Magic Cards. CML has a refreshingly subversive perspective and style of writing. He’s written articles for Gawker, The Daily Dot, Kotaku and Seattle Weekly. CML’s new book, A Brief History of Magic Cards was fully funded through Kickstarter and chronicles the journey of Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast and his own experiences playing the game. CML’s writing is interesting in that he takes a different perspective. He’s not afraid to get past the peachy rosy side of Magic coverage and dig through all the skeletons in the closet to find something different. We dive into the possible future of Magic and where Hasbro is taking premier play. Without further ado, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Chris Morris-Lent.

Kenji Egashira - Ep 8 Jul 26, 2016

I’m talking to Kenji Egashira, also known as Numot the Nummy. Kenji’s popular stream on Twitch and has earned him a lot of fans and in the process, Kenji has become one of the best limited players in the MTG community. Kenji has also done coverage for the Magic Online Championship Series and played in Community Super League and Streamer Showdown events hosted by Wizards. Kenji shares how he got started streaming and a little of what he does in his downtime. I really enjoyed talking with Kenji, I hope you enjoy this episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Nathan Holt - Ep 7 Jul 20, 2016

I’m talking to Nathan Holt, co-creator of Walking the Planes and the new Magic documentary Enter the Battlefield: Life on the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour. Nathan studied theater with a concentration in acting and went on to do plays, movies and even some stand up comedy. Early on Nathan and Shawn Kornhauser filmed a few videos that went viral in the community and quickly got picked up by Wizards of the Coast to create the series Walking the Planes. After following the Pro Tour for years, Nathan and Shaun produced, Enter the Battlefield: Life on the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour. This feature length documentary explores into the lives of Reid Duke, Owen Turtenwald, William Huey Jenson, Chris Pikula, Patrick Chapin, Melissa DeTora, and Shehar Shenhar. Nathan shares with us how he got started with acting, what he thinks are the fundamentals of comedy and how he likes to play Magic.

Damon Morris - Ep 6 Jul 12, 2016

Damon Morris is the co-founder of Card Kingdom, Café Mox and Mox Boarding House. Damon cares deeply about creating a space where people can come together and play the games they enjoy. Card Kingdom is the retail and online store located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle Washington. Attached to it is Café Mox, the French café inspired space where gamers can cozy up in a booth for hours. Mox Boarding House is the newest addition on the eastside in Bellevue Washington where the expansive tournament room and art deco themed café feature huge tables for board games and beers.

Kris Ferderer - Ep 5 Jul 06, 2016

Kris Ferderer is a local Seattle Judge. He exemplifies the warm and welcoming nature of a Magic Judge. He’s knowledgeable about Legacy and does some commentating on Card Kingdom’s Twitch stream. Kris also streams all sorts of video games on Twitch, Superfluous Rhetoric. We talk about a wide range of things including funny judge calls, busted EDH combos and rolling up trash to create stars and planets.

Wedge from The Mana Source - Ep 4 Jun 29, 2016

Wedge from The Mana Source is a popular YouTuber in the Magic Community. He tells us about how he got started playing Magic and what it was like in the early days of his YouTube channel. Recently, Wedge raised an astounding 41 thousand dollars for Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. We’re very lucky to have someone like Wedge represent us in the Magic community!

Ep 4 Preview - Wedge from The Mana Source Jun 28, 2016

A blooper from episode 4 of Kitchen Table Magic. Wedge calls out Sam for not having the right order for colors of mana. LOL. Is it White Blue Black Green Red? Or is it.... counter.....clockwise?

Travis Woo - Ep 1 Jun 16, 2016

Travis Woo is a well known pro Magic player and deck brewer. He shares his story with us.

Christine Sprankle - Ep 2 Jun 16, 2016

Christine Sprankle is the premier cosplayer in the Magic community. She tells us stories about working with artists and making cosplay.

Adam Yurchick - Ep 3 Jun 16, 2016

Adam Yurchick is a long time pro Magic player. He tells us how he got started and helps us level up with tips to improve our play and tournament prep.

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