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Episode 12: World Championship Recap + Inside Tourney Prep Oct 07, 2023

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Nathan is back from Las Vegas and the guys are recapping the World Championship. They go over everything happening in Standard and talk about what goes into testing for the most important Magic tournament all year.

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Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Nathan’s World’s Soldiers List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/327033

-Nathan’s World’s Draft List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/327426

-Standard Meta Snapshot: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/standard#paper

Episode 11: Modern Hammer Time Deep Dive with Travis Brown (aka DisgruntledElk) Sep 15, 2023

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In today’s show, Cody and Nathan are joined by Hammer Time aficionado Travis Brown (aka DisgruntledElk) to talk about the deck and its place in the meta. We take a deep dive into the archetype and help you pick up equity in your Hammer matches.

To support the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/boltthebird.

We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Travis’ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/disgruntled_elk/posts

-Updated Mono-White Hammer List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5856289#paper

-Updated UW Hammer List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5856290#paper

-Follow Travis on Twitter:https://twitter.com/DisgruntledElk

Episode 10: Your Modern RCQ Season Primer Sep 02, 2023

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This week, Cody and Nathan are talking about all things Modern. With the next RCQ season about to start, they give you a rundown of the format and break down the top 15 most popular decks you should consider. Learn why Modern is the best format!

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #boltzonechat on Twitter and let us know your favorite Modern deck for a chance to win a Bolt the Bird Boogie Board!

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We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Current Modern Meta: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/modern#paper

Episode 9: Wilds of Eldraine First Look + Latest Modern Antics Aug 19, 2023

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Nathan is back stateside from Barcelona so the guys recap his time at the Pro Tour, including Team Handshake’s deck selection process. Nathan also talks about handling the pressure of his recent winning streak while Cody talks about back-to-back weekend Top 8s with Rakdos Scam. Then they look at some Wilds of Eldraine spoilers to see which cards are here to break formats this time.

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We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Wilds of Eldraine Spoilers: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Wilds+of+Eldraine#paper

Episode 8: (Bonus!) PT LotR Champ Jake Beardsley Joins to Talk Rakdos Scam Aug 06, 2023

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No scams here! This week, Cody is joined by Pro Tour Lord of the Rings Champion Jake Beardsley to recap the first Modern PT in several years. They also take a deep dive into Rakdos Scam, look at what makes the deck tick, and evaluate its place in the meta.

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We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Jake’s PT-winning decklist: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/315176

-Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/makememesnotwar

-Modern format snapshot on 8/5/23: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/modern#paper

Episode 7: Level Up Your Game By Gaining Small Edges Jul 15, 2023

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This week, Cody and Nathan take on a listener question, reflecting on times they’ve leveled up as competitive players. They talk about key concepts like using your resources and taking advantage of the stack then go on a few tangents about their favorite examples of gaining an edge in competitive play.

To support the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/boltthebird.

We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode 6: Improve Your Testing Process Feat. Javier Domínguez Jul 01, 2023

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We’re joined by the Fervent Champion himself, Javier Domínguez, to talk about everything you need to get ready for your next tournament! We dive into deck selection, the importance of a testing team, and how you should approach playtesting for more success. Plus, Javier talks about his excitement for a close-to-home PT and how his relationship with Magic has changed over the years. Come get this advice from two world champs for the price of one!

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We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Javier’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavierDmagic

-Competitive Magic with the Karnies: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vFzlOtEdx4iuOcFE6XpxY?si=5e8ac0a995824fe5

Episode 5: Keruga Fires Deep Dive Feat. Elliot Raff Jun 16, 2023

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Haven’t you heard? Hippos are the talk of the town! Special guest Elliot Raff joins Cody to talk about Keruga Fires, the deck that brought them both success the past two weekends. They also chat about the state of Pioneer after seven Regional Championships and look back at hot takes from the last episode.

To support the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/boltthebird.

We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Elliot’s Dreamhack Dallas Keruga Fires List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/299625

-Cody’s RCQ-winning Keruga Fires List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5643797#paper

-Compilation of MTG Melee Links to Find RC Decklists: https://airtable.com/shrocd5i5pchqJ1pd/tblBi7CFOnwSgYkvH

Episode 4: You Need To Learn Your Pioneer Deck + LotR Spoilers First Look Jun 02, 2023

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With round three Regional Championships right around the corner, the boys are taking a final look at the Pioneer meta. And since this round of RCQs and the next RC is also Pioneer, they also discuss the importance of understanding your deck and getting enough reps. Then they dissect a few spoilers from the upcoming Lord of the Rings set!

To support the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/boltthebird.

We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Pre-RC Pioneer Meta Snapshot: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/pioneer#paper

-LotR Card Previews: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/The+Lord+of+the+Rings+Tales+of+Middle+Earth#paper

Episode 3: Pro Tour Minneapolis Ws + Extended Standard Rotation May 16, 2023

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Nathan wins the Pro Tour! This week, the boys are recapping his historic run in PT MOM and looking at how the Standard meta will change in its wake. They also discuss how changes to Standard rotation will affect the format and what they expect.

To support the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/boltthebird.

We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly notebooks. Learn more here: https://www.myboogieboard.com/games.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Want to be a guest? Please direct all inquiries to cody@boltthebirdmtg.com.

Episode Links:

-Nathan’s PT MOM Winning Rakdos List: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/294060

-Current Standard Meta: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/standard#paper

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