Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

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#1324: New Phyrexia Mar 20, 2026

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This podcast is another in my ongoing quest to talk about every Magic expansion. In it, I talk about the third set in the Scars of Mirrodin block, New Phyrexia.

#1323: Collector Numbers Mar 20, 2026

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Do I have 30 minutes of content about collector numbers? It turns out I do.

#1322: Stretching Boundaries Mar 13, 2026

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In this podcast, I respond to a post that proposed Magic should "stick to its fantasy roots." As a Magic historian, I make the case that Magic has been stretching the boundaries of what fantasy is since Limited Edition (Alpha). For those who like deep dives into Magic history, this episode is for you.

#1321: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Eric Engelhard Mar 13, 2026

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For this week's podcast, I sit down with Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lead Designer Eric Engelhard to talk about the set's design.

#1320: Slideshow Mar 06, 2026

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One of our latest design processes involves a slideshow where we show off every card in an upcoming set and make final comments before everything is locked down. In this podcast, I talk all about the evolution of the slideshow.

#1319: Energy Mar 06, 2026

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This podcast is all about the journey of the energy mechanic, from its original inception during Mirrodin design all the way to its first appearance in Kaladesh and beyond.

#1318: Layering Your Mechanics Feb 27, 2026

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This podcast is a companion to this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column. I talk all about how to slowly add mechanics to your set.

#1317: The Magic Dojo with Frank Kusumoto Feb 27, 2026

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The Magic Dojo was the very first major online gathering spot for the Magic community. In this podcast, I speak with its creator, Frank Kusumoto, to talk all about it.

#1316: Mirrodin Besieged Feb 20, 2026

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This podcast is another in my quest to record a podcast about every Magic expansion. This time, I talk about Mirrodin Besieged, the second set in the Scars of Mirrodin block and a set with one of the most unique Prereleases of all time.

#1315: Evasion Feb 20, 2026

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In this podcast, I talk about a core element of every design: making sure your creatures can get through and help the game end.

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