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Magic Mics Podcast

Magic Mics is a weekly Magic: The Gathering podcast focusing on the community, current events, and fun topics each and every week. You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/magicmics or subscribe to us here and ensure you never miss an episode!

Copyright: © Copyright Evan Erwin, All Rights Reserved

Latest Episodes:

TOP TEN - Brother's War Cards! Nov 08, 2022

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Filmdate - 11/8/22

Magic 30, BRO! - M30, Worlds, #MTGBRO Previews, and Much More! Nov 04, 2022

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AirDate - 11/3/22

First Pick

The Brothers' War Roundup

Maro's Teaser:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/699014214548848641/maros-the-brothers-war-teaser

https://twitter.com/maro254/status/1584655383930757125?s=46&t=-l0SaZxZdYRhwhPyXXzRUQ

Arena Announcement:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/mtg-arena-announcements-october-26-2022

What's In Boosters?:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/whats-inside-the-brothers-war-boosters

Mechanics:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/the-brothers-war-mechanics

Hurkyl Rarity:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/hurkyl-master-wizard-rarity-update

Commander Card Image Gallery:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/the-brothers-war-commander

Commander Decks, All Old-Border:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/699464574587600896/the-problem-with-the-commander-decks-being

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/699549494908518400/to-offer-a-counterpoint-the-bothers-war

Trailer:

https://youtu.be/L2DGv2bmsqo

Recap and Early Access:

https://twitter.com/MTG_Arena/status/1587856947860103169?t=D60ainpcdubpawxXjZvvCQ&s=19

Previews:

Evan

* Clay Champion

* Soul Partition

* Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor

Reuben

Obliterating Bolt
Misery's Shadow
Teething Wurmlet

MTGNerdGirl

Saheeli, Filigree Master

In the Trenches

Gixian Puppeteer

Gather the Townsfolk

Magic 30 Roundup

Heritage Auctions at Magic 30:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1034872699828322394/unknown.png

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvLFEh7V18A

World Championship Metagame:

https://twitter.com/karsten_frank/status/1585647764297613313?t=f8VkYSqIjqqmmw8oDxqXzA&s=19

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1035207459687649440/20221027_100442.jpg

Empty Space:

https://twitter.com/kesswylie/status/1586146101639331841?s=21&t=Rt0DF49uNZkeHwjV49fw7w

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1035714088052990023/IMG_6724.png

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1035714088354992218/IMG_6725.png

https://twitter.com/boshnroll/status/1586181067915939842?s=21&t=RH6QpTkXQ_1U2N3QuN4vIA

https://twitter.com/bmkibler/status/1586439740772917253?s=46&t=NMrlYpyfFJOajY8oS6Xvaw

Chantelle Campbell's Thoughts:

https://twitter.com/ctellecampbell/status/1586179937064562688?s=46&t=AV-dBiqsr6iSpO7juQOSxw

No On Demand Side Events:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/yg4ajx/magic_30_no_on_demand_side_events/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Line for Merch:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/yg4rfh/mtg30_the_single_line_for_official_merchandise_an/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Hall Closed at 7, Events Started Later:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/yg7665/they_kicked_everyone_out_at_7pm_and_people_with/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Kaya:

https://twitter.com/volpinprops/status/1586110484461199360

Warhammer 40,000 Decks Marked Up:

https://twitter.com/kacey_rasera/status/1586201203569872896?s=46&t=dc7lhnFl5V6041_FSxACjA

Dark Pact Slays With Ashiok Cosplay:

https://twitter.com/bmkibler/status/1586513864178290688?s=46&t=0ZXg9brssdNANc2zKB43Eg

https://twitter.com/teferimagic/status/1586515332562243585?s=46&t=dVjCTGcXNIs5Gw9ucOx_2Q

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586545963749019649?s=21&t=2JnmWfzi4gzHJCbnDlATog

https://twitter.com/darkpactcosplay/status/1586633760052682753?s=21&t=2JnmWfzi4gzHJCbnDlATog

https://twitter.com/bmkibler/status/1586513864178290688?s=21&t=2JnmWfzi4gzHJCbnDlATog

Maro's Chicken Costume:

https://twitter.com/maro254/status/1586520556576288769?s=20&t=7S22MhsNqO1SGTgT-AN7DQ

World Champion:

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586873340295147520?s=46&t=Xev1pSdp4Hs5ZkT8Myimrw

https://twitter.com/CedricAPhillips/status/1586878821260840962

Security Called on Emily:

https://twitter.com/transfemily/status/1586913138951143424

Cosplay Participants:

https://twitter.com/LadyLavinias/status/1586758878531764225?t=c6Zodc2bzNrJKuFpZM2_xA&s=19

Jim Lapage's Thoughts:

https://twitter.com/jimtsf/status/1587171946000961538?s=46&t=A0YQxo49-t_NQxHuKvwx8g

Brian Kibler's Thoughts:

https://twitter.com/bmkibler/status/1587163407874023424?t=2STZ4-N_dXzxbG0hefnvMw&s=19

Kess Wants Your Thoughts:

https://twitter.com/Kesswylie/status/1587545627361103872?s=20&t=iKlvW0HwDq__iNIe4VkPUA

Magic Con Philadelphia:

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586787132730789888

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586900840551714816?s=46&t=qwrzMcO9Qe8HREfrVV3OgA

Week After Super Bowl:

https://twitter.com/RhysticStudies/status/1587994424423899137?s=20&t=mHXGg-toSNLvOPSAH7ySfw

Desperate Ravings

Secret Lair Countdown Sales Issues:

https://twitter.com/MTGSecretLair/status/1587476933029371906?s=20

https://twitter.com/ManaCurves/status/1587494221090590722?s=20&t=V1wVlWl7Wv9sbwL2AjpepA

Golden Packs:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/introducing-mtg-arena-golden-packs

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/492033453542342666/1035473861879271474/Screenshot_2022-10-28_at_09.43.13.png

GIVEAWAY & THANKS

https://streamlabs.com/dashboard#/subscribers

TOP TEN - Spooky Cards! Oct 25, 2022

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Filmdate - 10/24/22

Non-Fungible Tolkien - ONE Details, Extra Life Secret Lair, Jumpstart 2022 & Much More! Oct 21, 2022

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AirDate - 10/20/22

First Pick

Phyrexia: All Will Be One:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/phyrexia-all-will-be-one-is-coming

Secret Lair: Extra Life 2022:

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1583243679497478144

Jumpstart 2022

https://i.redd.it/iwqh6fdp61v91.png

https://i.redd.it/1p5qaklz71v91.png

https://i.redd.it/y6q12xla71v91.png

Gather the Townsfolk

Surveil and Landfall Deciduous:

https://twitter.com/scryfall/status/1581258324183748608

https://twitter.com/saffronolive/status/1581259099253407744?s=46&t=GoTjsEFN10ync9T5u-CeoA

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/698205645457047552/mark-gatherer-had-a-weird-update-this-morning?source=share

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/698302992542253056/while-im-not-opposed-to-the-mechanic-surveil

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/oracle-changes-2022-10-18

Maro's Article:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/deciduous-2022-03-28

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1030885107407540294/Screenshot_2022-10-15_at_17.48.10.png

Jim Davis, Father:

https://twitter.com/JimDavisMTG/status/1580935517272965120?s=20&t=AA2DhHEHrqdORbRXZk5xOg

Desperate Ravings

Hasbro Revenues Down:

https://twitter.com/hipstersmtg/status/1582349587486216192?s=46&t=fehXKoCoJgeQRq7nNPnHlw

https://twitter.com/hipstersmtg/status/1582350436753084418?s=46&t=fehXKoCoJgeQRq7nNPnHlw

Blames Licensing for Universes Beyond:

https://twitter.com/hipstersmtg/status/1582351482032046081?s=21&t=sPsxHvJiHja_mcMQv-RESA

Expect More Amazon Sales:

https://twitter.com/chistylegaming/status/1582398027938951168?s=21&t=sPsxHvJiHja_mcMQv-RESA

Set Release Timeline:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1032019842628341820/FB_IMG_1666123076747.jpg

Swedish LGS Sells Tournament-Legal M30:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3p9jc/swedish_lgs_sells_tournament_legal_30th/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Red Zone

Going Infinite

Splash Damage

Sadfie Bros' Upcoming Film:

https://twitter.com/CultureCrave/status/1583166642472656896?s=20&t=Nn-VXcIOyeRqsri4O4I1sA

GIVEAWAY & THANKS

https://streamlabs.com/dashboard#/subscribers

TOP TEN - Unfinity Cards! Oct 18, 2022

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Filmdate - 10/18/22

Modern Massacre - New Secret Lair (inc. Post Malone), B&R Updates, PT Moved, Delays & More! Oct 14, 2022

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Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics

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AirDate - 10/13/22

First Pick

New Secret Lairs:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3b3bs/sld_secret_lair_special_guest_junji_ito/

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3b4h7/sld_special_guest_yoji_shinkawa/

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3bl9i/sld_totally_spaced_out/

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3b3xw/sld_post_malone_backstage_pass/

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3bkvk/sld_the_space_beyond_the_stars/

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/y3blo3/sld_the_weirdest_pets_in_the_universe/

Gather the Townsfolk

B&R Update Roundup

Fireshoes Finds Evidence:

https://twitter.com/fireshoes/status/1578445139747696643?s=20&t=kmZleLSnd-2WoYVwop-Log

The Hammer Drops:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1029046594508701696/unknown.png

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/october-10-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement

MordeToLight Has Thoughts:

https://twitter.com/MordeToLight/status/1579556137782779904?t=lZ6mxICUMiV95wp8FIMkzw&s=19

Play Like Posty:

https://twitter.com/MTG_Arena/status/1580617038854168576?t=RuxAFRXsIeGtW5uWoymzCA&s=19

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/play-post-post-malones-arena-concert-event-2022-10-13

Post Malone Secret Lair Isn't Vanity Product:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/697927297576108032/i-thought-vanity-cards-were-ruled-out-from-new

Pro Tour Moved:

https://twitter.com/Nickthos/status/1580674789047353344?s=20&t=ok_zJswYoNoegyUvvmCYVA

Arena Features VML:

https://twitter.com/niphette/status/1579504279853072386?s=20&t=1pd4Mm1LCqvqfkQXfmkYdA

https://twitter.com/VMLMTG/status/1579502018116440064?s=20&t=H8SBBavevLySN2OI3CquNA

https://twitter.com/vmlmtg/status/1579508906413682688?s=46&t=S6i4mSImkFgaa2BvSd75tw

MTGO's Transition to Daybreak:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/magic-online-transition-details-2022-10-11

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/state-magic-online-transition-daybreak-2022-10-11

Desperate Ravings

Hasbro Deletes Profitability Goal Tweet After Stocks Drop:

https://twitter.com/pleasantkenobi/status/1579452351681015815?s=21&t=7oBxn1NJGMuun4AOZ9-gpw

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1029016198639267860/unknown.png

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose Delay Context:

https://twitter.com/tolariancollege/status/1579956155350413312?s=46&t=ksvw94d7P4LIDU2AIwJK4w

TwitchCon's Foam Pit Roundup

Adriana Chechik Needed Surgery:

https://twitter.com/adrianachechik/status/1579098947779407877

https://twitter.com/JakeSucky/status/1579153886861881345

Another Streamer Down:

https://twitter.com/Logiiiic_/status/1579154694832033792?t=DPPcUwLlHMPrnrAL0M30Vg&s=19

GIVEAWAY & THANKS

https://streamlabs.com/dashboard#/subscribers

TOP TEN - Warhammer 40k Cards! Oct 11, 2022

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Filmdate - 10/10/22

Unlimited Reserves - 30th Anniversary Drama, BRO Transformers, Secret Lair, Alchemy & Much More! Oct 07, 2022

Show notes

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AirDate - 10/6/22

First Pick

Kicking Off 30th Anniversary:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/kicking-magics-30th-anniversary-celebration-2022-10-04

30th Anniversary Edition Roundup

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/celebrate-30-years-magic-gathering-30th-anniversary-edition-2022-10-04

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/30th-anniversary-edition

https://twitter.com/ToaMichael/status/1577299593284435972

Reserved List Concerns:

https://twitter.com/MissouriMTG/status/1577302700408164352

https://twitter.com/turn0games/status/1577681392150155271?s=20&t=pR1_fpHXhvDvr8GUznlvcw

Quinton Hoover's Page on Reused Art:

https://twitter.com/VorthosMike/status/1577393128633516034?s=20&t=ssl6wL0naRgvlFWE-mJoCQ

Proofs:

https://twitter.com/Scoop_Phase/status/1577370727686279168?s=20&t=Z3AMRybV1c8GEfxP6K8Zgw

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/xvrcy3/just_when_you_thought_a_product_couldnt_get_more/ir49awx/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3

Pack-Cracking Simulator:

https://twitter.com/grubfellow/status/1577982710009794560?s=21&t=eDy-JuZWtCw6LZ00WaxQLQ

Karsten Math:

https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/What-are-the-Odds-of-a-Black-Lotus-in-Magic-30th-Anniversary-Boosters/10bcf014-fb69-467f-bce4-f8503528386e/

TheProxyGuy Re-Does Sol Ring:

https://twitter.com/theproxyguy/status/1578021117519765505?s=46&t=HaH7sqxzXANLn9ArIK5u_g

Gather the Townsfolk

Secret Lair: Assassin's Creed and Final Fantasy:

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/magic-the-gathering-final-fantasy-assassins-creed-universes-beyond

https://www.polygon.com/23386980/mtg-final-fantasy-assassins-creed-universes-beyond-secret-lair-2024

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1577448485250646027?s=20&t=K4PCQMOYhiHDFeCq7f3Z8Q

Post Malone Secret Lair:

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/post-malone-magic-gathering-secret-lair

Alchemy State of the Game:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-alchemy-dominaria

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-october-6-2022

Desperate Ravings

Hasbro Stock Drops After Investors Call:

https://twitter.com/itsjulian23/status/1577386427960201232?s=21&t=mU-qDLtVjrey_MLKJt_jbg

Hasbro Plans 50% Growth:

https://twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1577346499977125888

Content Crunch Due to Delays:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/696843648655097856/the-spoilers-for-the-next-set-came-out-too-soon

Legacy Pit Not Actually 5k:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1026188403663966219/unknown.png

https://twitter.com/theLegacyPit/status/1576679955865427968?s=20&t=oMowrPIgbIXWkjL-1hNRmw\

GIVEAWAY & THANKS

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TOP TEN - Things That Changed MTG Oct 04, 2022

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Filmdate - 10/3/22

Super Audio Brothers - BRO Previews, Starter Commander, Magic 30 Improvements & Much More! Sep 30, 2022

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AirDate - 9/29/22

First Pick

WeeklyMTG Roundup

Starter Commander:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1025159222549286962/unknown.png

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1025160294474989618/unknown.png

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/starter-commander-decks-available-december-2-2022-09-29

Oracle of the Alpha:

https://twitter.com/RobertJSchuster/status/1575600739904552961?s=20&t=ieO4FZhkouSbVLmphZVApQ

Brothers' War Schedule:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1025159873803063438/unknown.png

Serialized Cards:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1025165400096378961/unknown.png

First Look at The Brothers' War:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/first-look-brothers-war-2022-09-29

#MTGBRR:https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1575618323341246470?s=20&t=dvbeKHaWkLskQmZqVv_QTw

Gather the Townsfolk

Magic 30 Roundup

Cosplay Prizes Update:

https://twitter.com/playmtg/status/1574497144622530596?s=46&t=qtFr0hZzYPN5NTzE6jtxgA

Limited Side Events?:

https://twitter.com/spindownpro/status/1574843719185997825?s=46&t=9AkRv7zoef_aOj_Fh25Z8Q

Announcing the 30th Anniversary Announcement:

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1574911965729783808

Secret Lair at Hasbro Pulse:

https://twitter.com/HasbroPulse/status/1574452320343150594?s=20&t=XT0XZ2Qk08UJ4kAhBlascA

US Only:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/466580311342448640/1024016668621541427/Screenshot_2022-09-26_at_18.56.07.png

Alison Lührs Leaves WotC:https://twitter.com/alisontheperson/status/1575178894382370816

Pioneer Challenger Decklists:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/pioneer-challenger-decks-2022-decklists-2022-09-29

Banned Cards:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1025171293408083968/unknown.png

Game Night 2022 Decklists:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/game-night-free-all-2022-decklists-2022-09-29

Desperate Ravings

Sam's Thoughts on Combat Tricks in DMU:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1023604975403810937/unknown.png

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