Cardhoarder Podcast

The final episode of the podcast is here!  We go out in style by discussing how great the Pro Tour weekend was.  Will Wizards run back a team Pro Tour?  We also reflect on 108 episodes and why the podcast is ending.  Thanks to everybody that has listened and supported us over the 2 years we've been around! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT25A - 2:31 IRL discussion - 49:15 LSV game - 1:20:12 Cardhoarder After Dark - 1:32:00 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

The 25th anniversary team Pro Tour will feature Standard, Modern, and Legacy.  We take a look at each format and what decks we're likely to see.  Chaos drafts are finally coming to Magic Online!  How many bugs will arise?  Unfortunately we take a moment to address our concerns with theft on Magic Online.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT25A preview - 2:05 Chaos Drafts on Magic Online - 24:07 Theft on Magic Online - 34:39 Cardhoarder After Dark - 49:41 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

With Core Set 2019 in the fold, we take a look at the week 1 results from SCG Worcester.  There are actually a few new cards making an impact in eternal formats.  The new Arena patch happens to have a few of our wish list requests.  Is Arena starting to gain traction?  We play the Price is Right game since the finance world has been shifting in response to treasure chests and the B&R announcement.    The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com SCG Worcester - 1:44 M19 Arena patch - 15:05 MTGO flashback events - 27:20 Zmagic94 365 day stream challenge - 30:28 Price is right game - 32:40 Cardhoarder After Dark - 56:34 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

Deathrite Shaman and Gitaxian Probe are banned in Legacy.  We discuss how the format might shape up for the Pro Tour.  The Silver Showcase has received scrutiny from the MTG community.  Who booked this event?  We close out the podcast with our favorite and least favorite cards from Core Set 2019. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com B&R announcement - 3:09 Silver Showcase - 15:47 Core Set 2019 picks - 37:21 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Magic's 25th anniversary was in full swing with SCG Con and GP Vegas occurring back to back weekends.  Conor shares his experience at SCG Con.  The Beta Rochester draft at GP Vegas was the talk of the weekend.  We also share our favorite cards previewed so far from M19. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com SCGCON - 1:18 Beta Rochester draft - 23:53 Modern metagame - 34:48 MTG Arena draft economy - 39:02 M19 previews - 45:43 Cardhoarder After Dark - 1:00:05 Wedge aka The Mana Source's surgery gofundme Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Another Pro Tour has come and gone.  PT Dominaria was a decent production overall but we can't help feeling apathetic.  We ask the question what's wrong with the Pro Tour?  MTG Arena has a big update on June 7th and some changes behind the scenes with Lee Sharpe leaving Magic Online.   The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT Dominaria - 1:37 RPTQ outrage - 17:33 Team Series update - 23:30 Battlebond & Lee Sharpe leaving MTGO - 29:01 Arena update - 35:00 Cardhoarder After Dark - 46:50 Worlds 2011: Conley Woods vs Craig Wescoe Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea    

This week we catch up on Magic news.  Wizards announced the fall set is returning to the Ravnica plane while Battlebond spoilers are actually exciting.  In Magic Online news, we discuss the changes to Brawl and the new Cube Series Spotlight.  The Price is Right game is back.  Can Nathaniel continue his win streak? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com What we've been up to - 1:20 Ravnica - 9:00 Battlebond - 19:16 Changes to Brawl - 25:12 Cube Spotlight Series - 33:11 The Price is Right game - 36:52 Cardhoarder After Dark - 55:21 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

With Dave heading to GP Birmingham this weekend, we take a look at the Standard metagame.  Karn and Walking Ballista are starting to appear in the majority of decks.  Will this format get old fast?   Other topics include Wizards updating their Magic Online conduct, Arena economy, and our favorite villains.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Conduct Update - 4:38 Arena economy update - 17:11 Standard metagame - 23:41 Cardhoarder After Dark - 44:38 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

The Digital Manager of Magic Online, Lee Sharpe, joins us for our episode 100 celebration! We talk Magic Online, the challenges of developing digital games, and possible new features coming in the near future. Conor reveals his special announcement along with a personal After Dark topic. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Lee's journey to working at Wizards of the Coast - 3:50 The challenges of developing digital games - 10:36 Magic Online wishlist - 17:03 MTG Arena - 21:33 The early stages of Brawl - 31:45 Cardhoarder After Dark - 54:09 Lee Sharpe's Twitter: @mtg_lee Longer form feedback: MagicOnlineFeedback@wizards.com Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Matt Nass wins GP Hartford with Ironworks Combo.  We ponder if there will be looming bans before the team Pro Tour.  Wizards released the upcoming Magic Online events for flashback formats, Brawl, and even hinted at a new initiative.  What could it be?  We share our favorite, least favorite, and speculation picks from Dominaria. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com GP Hartford - 1:45 Magic Online news - 11:37 Dominaria picks - 30:27 Cardhoarder Deck Challenge - 52:19 Cardhoarder After Dark - 57:29 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

Podcaster and streamer Ethan Saks (aka LordTupperware) joins the show this week.  He shares why he started the Lords of Limited podcast.  We discuss how to be a better coach for Magic and give our quick takes on ghosting.  Other topics include Dominaria spoilers, how limited can be improved digitally, and our favorite vacation experiences. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com What drove Ethan to start a limited podcast? - 4:38 Coaching in Magic - 14:44 Ghosting - 30:17 How can limited be improved digitally? - 38:03 Dominaria spoilers - 43:56 Cardhoarder deck challenge - 1:03:23 Cardhoarder After Dark - 1:06:27 Ethan's Twitter: @lordtupperware | Twitch: Lordtupperware Ben's Twitter: @mistermetronome Lords of Limited Podcast Twitter: @LordsofLimited Lords of Limited Patreon UR God-Pharaoh's Gift decklist Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoa

Arena has been getting all the attention lately.  Magic Online is still the go to platform especially with Dominaria looming.  We break down which events you should play and which queues you should avoid on MTGO.  How will events look like on Arena?  Dave challenges Conor to play a spicy Modern list.  Stay tuned next week for the results! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com GP Amsterdam - 1:46 Arena marketing - 8:55 Favorite Magic Online events - 13:56 What events should you play? - 18:32 How will Arena improve the event framework - 40:15 Cardhoarder deck challenge - 53:33 Colorless Eldrazi decklist Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

With the Arena NDA dropped, we assess if Arena is a failure so far.  Was all the negative feedback from the community fair criticism?  Wizards created a new format for paper and Magic Online!  Will this format stick around for the long term? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com MTG Arena impressions - 4:18 Jon Finkel's tweet - 20:30 New Commander variant introduced: Brawl - 27:04 Cardhoarder After Dark - 42:16 The Lotus Club YouTube Channel Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

We are back!  We catch up on the Dominaria leaks.  Humans took down GP Phoenix.  Modern is actually balanced after the unbannings?  Conor shares his struggles in Legacy.  Arena NDA drops this week.  We also take a look at the M25 draft format and what the Magic Online economy looks like since the release. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dominaria leaks - 4:04 GP Phoenix & Modern metagame - 14:25 Legacy struggles - 21:18 Arena NDA dropping - 25:43 M25 impressions - 36:32 LSV game - 44:41 Cardhoarder After Dark - 1:05:33 Lifetime Bans in MTG - Lotus Club YouTube Video Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

Fellow Irishman Fergus Looney returns to the cast.  He updates us on the health of MTG from a game store perspective.  We share our thoughts on the MOCs Modern metagame, Legacy, and whether Deathrite Shaman is ban worthy in Legacy.  Other topics include WOTC coverage, the rise of Fortnite, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Name that video game clip - 1:21 Gus working at a game store - 8:46 Magic Online Championship - 12:25 Legacy & SCGWOR - 29:32 Is DRS ban worthy? - 34:30 The rise of Fortnite on Twitch - 44:26 Cardhoarder After Dark - 53:59 Gus's Twitter: @fergus_looney | Nerdai Irish Nerds podcast WCW vs NWO Podcast Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Wizards has released spoilers for Masters 25 and the decklists for the newly branded Challenger decks.  The community asked for reprints.  Now the community is swarmed with them.  The release of Iconic Masters was just 4 months ago.  How far will Wizards continue to push reprints?  We also take a look at the current prices with the Price is Right game.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Challenger decks - 2:32 Masters 25 - 14:12 Price is Right game - 36:27 Cardhoarder After Dark - 56:43 The Future of Masters by Gavin Verhey Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Thankfully Jace has not broke Modern....yet.  The format has new life with Wizards releasing more Magic Online decklists.  We share some of our favorites.  Hipsters of the Coast posted an interview with Chris Cocks.  We look into the possibilities of Arena becoming an option for high level events.  Theros Draft comes back to Magic Online for the first time.  We rundown the best cards and archetypes in the format.   The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com The state of Modern - 2:55 Chris Cocks interview - 8:00 Theros draft primer - 15:18 Cardhoarder After Dark -34:41 The Lotus Club YouTube Channel Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

Modern is perfect so lets shake things up!  Wizards has unbanned Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Bloodbraid Elf.  We put on our tin foil hats and try to explain this change.  Wizards also updated their policy on revealing more Magic Online decklists.  Is this a step in the right direction?  Other topics include chaos drafts, favorite hot takes, and guilty pleasures.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com B&R announcement - 2:04 Magic Online decklists - 34:27 State of Magic Online - 38:21 Chaos drafts - 44:54 Cardhoarder After Dark - 52:22 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

We take a look at the big surprises and stories to come out of Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan including a nerd drama report by Dave.  Modern seems to be in a great place.  Are bans really necessary at this point?  Other topics include Pro Tour Team Series fantasy update, Korey McDuffie, and favorite hangover food.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PTRIX storylines and surprises - 4:49 Nerd drama report - 18:22 Possible bans in Modern - 29:19 PT Team Series fantasy updates - 40:12 Cardhoarder After Dark - 45:11 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

The details for SCG CON have been announced.  We share our thoughts on all the wacky formats and how this event can galvanize the Magic tournament scene.  Dave and Nathaniel square off in the Price is Right: Magic Finance Edition.  Who will prevail?  Other topics include Dave making Bronze, Twitch video producer changes, and party games.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave achieves Bronze pro level status - 3:05 SCGCON - 12:17 Twitch & YouTube changes - 21:38 Price is right - 36:00 Cardhoarder After Dark - 1:01:30 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea