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Jan 31, 2020

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Filmdate - 1/27/20

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Airdate - 1/29/20

First Pick

Unsanctioned:

https://www.cracked.com/article_27000_a-first-look-at-unsanctioned-magic-gatherings-new-set.html

https://twitter.com/jay13x/status/1222196379604455424?s=19

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/unsanctioned

 

Gather the Townsfolk

 

MagicFest New Jersey Sold Out:
https://twitter.com/channelfireball/status/1220482396233043972?s=21

https://twitter.com/tolariancollege/status/1221103993818140675?s=21

https://twitter.com/armlx/status/1221118678298656768?s=21

https://twitter.com/mana_bear/status/1221313354171604994?s=19

https://twitter.com/jesstephan/status/1221614016851775488

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/euqc6j/magicfest_new_jersey_sucked_for_judges_too/

 

MTG Rivals:
https://magic.gg/rivals

 

Crucible of Worlds Viewing Parties:

https://magic.gg/news/a-crucible-of-worlds-awaits-with-world-championship-xxvi

 

MTG Creator Program (& Greenlight Fund):
https://twitter.com/MTG_Arena/status/1220474163883925505

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45050/wizards-coast-announces-greenlight-fund

 

CommandFest Sol Ring Artist Proofs:
https://twitter.com/VorthosMike/status/1220409869188182017

 

Specially Stamped Promo Cards:

https://twitter.com/batolocobaba/status/1221055115068506115?s=21

 

Magic EU Influencer Brawl:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/magic-eu-influencer-brawl-2020-01-23

 

Skybox Joins MTGA Development:

https://twitter.com/skyboxlabs/status/1220869864740409344?s=21

 

Matt Foulkes’s Pioneer Deck & RIP Brother Adam:
https://twitter.com/matthewfoulkes/status/1220516466027565057?s=20

 

Most Redeemed Card in Arena (Grey Merchant of Asphodel):
https://twitter.com/mtg_arena/status/1220754147596738560?s=21

 

Desperate Ravings

 

MaRo’s Mailbag Article (re: Theros Beyond Death Story):

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/odds-ends-theros-beyond-death-2020-01-27

THB Story Ad:

https://twitter.com/Chorocojo/status/1220826215528796160?s=19

http://mtgstory.com/

 

Willy Edel on the Week Between Prerelease and Release:
https://twitter.com/bazardebagda/status/1220348969278152704

 

Nyx Lotus Art Sells for $22.5k:

https://twitter.com/donnycaltrider/status/1222157712592637952?s=21

 

Strictly Average Shutting Down:

https://twitter.com/strictlyagames/status/1222534295006347266?s=21

Splash Damage

Activision to Stream Exclusively on Youtube:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/24/21080731/youtube-activision-blizzard-exclusive-streaming-e-sports-league

 

The Finisher

Alexander Clamilton. My name is Alexander Clamilton. And there’s a million games I haven’t won. But just you wait, just you wait. So now that the founder of the United States financial system slash Broadway musical cultural touchstone has been immortalized on a new Magic card in Unsanctioned like so many $10 bills (and $10 is a lot of clams), let’s turn it up a notch. What other Magic stories could Lin-Manuel Miranda’s genius spice up, if we’re not gonna throw away our shots?

Jan 24, 2020

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Filmdate - 1/20/20

Jan 23, 2020

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Airdate - 1/22/20

 

First Pick

B&R Announcement (Mycosynth Latti-Sayonara? Mox Opa-leave?):
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/january-13-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement?etyuj
Sam Stoddard on Rotations:
https://twitter.com/samstod/status/1216852637582159872

Gather the Townsfolk

 

THB Prerelease & Arena / MTGO Play


Secret Lair: Year of the Rat:
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2020/1/16/21067251/magic-the-gathering-secret-lair-announcement-preview-year-of-the-rat-release-date-price
Why Secret Lairs Aren’t Offered in LGSs:
https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/190310097308/high-fives-for-secret-lair-my-local-game-store

#FindYourChampion
https://magic.gg/events/magic-world-championship-xxvi

2020 PTQ Promos:
https://magic.gg/news/2020-players-tour-qualifier-promos

Magic: Legends Roundup
Gameplay Impressions:
https://www.gameinformer.com/video-podcast/the-game-informer-show/2020/01/09/gi-show-magic-legends-gameplay-impressions
Mind Mage Sneak Peek:
https://youtu.be/8kKJx9ao5X4
No Longer an MMO:
https://twitter.com/Merchant_MTG/status/1215821011180040197?s=20

Magic Esports Addresses Instability:
https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1215772450933207040?s=20

THB Promo Pack Updates:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/theros-beyond-death-promo-pack-updates-2020-01-15

Patrick Sullivan Joins Play Design:
https://twitter.com/BasicMountain/status/1215714337743990784?s=19

Ponies: The Galloping Results:
https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1216797064249716736?s=19

Latam Magic Series 2020:
https://twitter.com/bazardebagda/status/1215837796373553153?s=19
Willy Edel Announces a Documentary:
https://twitter.com/bazardebagda/status/1217219336340942848

Mr. & Mrs. Gottlieb:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/667877375203082270/5dc8056e62309263d4ab9a9e0b96d121.png

WPN Premium Perks:
https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/5-perks-coming-wpn-premium-april-2020

Theros Film Fest:
https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1216850282954530828?s=21

Cardmarket Series Has PT Invites:
https://www.cardmarket.com/en/Magic/News

Players Tour Tournament Structure:
https://twitter.com/Snapcaster/status/1215165468606156802

Ondřej Stráský Retiring From Streaming:
https://twitter.com/OndrejStrasky/status/1217219151460257792?s=19

Sperling Sponsored by CFB:
https://twitter.com/sickofit/status/1215327261416538112

Cure For the Common Game Reaches 4k:
https://twitter.com/cure_game/status/1215552442466734080?s=19

Desperate Ravings

Esports Tabletop AMA (GG Legacy):
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/erwk6k/magic_esports_tabletop_ama/
CFB Events Announces More MF Formats :
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/668941905580785664/EOwdunzW4AITQTe.png

Lawrence Harmon on Lack of Black Players:
https://twitter.com/LawrenceHarmon/status/1218533982574432263?s=19

Sam Black Wants More Allied Lands in Pioneer:
https://twitter.com/SamuelHBlack/status/1216784066915307521

Standard Bannings Chart:
https://twitter.com/bibliovoreorc/status/1217072537244401664?s=21

Return of Brawlidays:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/665379863976214538/unknown.png

PT Top 8s Now Bo3:
https://twitter.com/VTCLA1/status/1215673380252327939

Theros Story Summary:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/theros-beyond-death-story-summary-2020-01-10
Not the New Norm:
https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/190190017288/is-the-lack-of-story-for-theros-the-new-norm-going
Comparisons to 2015:
https://twitter.com/Spice8Rack/status/1215706232192937985
Flavor Text Has More Words:
https://twitter.com/spice8rack/status/1216725516419551232?s=21
Ikoria Ad Cards:
https://twitter.com/hairlessthoctar/status/1218197550722879493?s=21
Ikoria Will Have Story:
https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/190334592928/world-class

Merch on Zavvi (Wrong Red God):
https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1219667741008965632?s=20

Splash Damage

The End of Star Wars: Destiny:
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/1/14/the-saga-concludes/

Seattle Restaurant and Magic Tie-in:
https://twitter.com/bleedingcool/status/1216807445919621121?s=12
http://epicstream.com/news/JakeVyper/Zippys-Giant-Burgers-Getting-Magic-The-Gathering-Theros-Beyond-Death-Tie-In

The Finisher

This week, former Magic writer and current random action generator Travis Woo released a video this week in which he discussed… some things. “Multiple” things, if you will. In the interest of keeping the show PG-13, we won’t go into detail, but let’s just say Travis recorded, posted, and busted a 15 minute video about how best to “have a good time” in bed. Now, you might not take your sexual advice from the man who is best known for trailblazing Living End. But I know a winning idea when I hear one. So tell me: now it’s your turn to pitch your 15 minute sexual advice video. What are your tips and tricks for a “winning strategy?”

Jan 17, 2020

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Filmdate - X/X/XX

 

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Jan 10, 2020

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Filmdate - 1/7/20

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Jan 9, 2020

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Airdate - 1/8/19

 

First Pick

THB Previews

 

  • EVAN
    • Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath
    • Polukranos, Unchained
    • Nyxbloom Ancient
  • Erin
    • Gravebreaker Lamia
    • Ox of Agonas
    • Destiny Spinner
  • Reuben
    • Eidolon of Obstruction
    • Aphemia, the Cacopheny
    • Phoenix of Ash

 

LRRPPRMTGTBDEIEIO:
https://twitter.com/NissaCosplay/status/1210732949227753474?s=19

 

Gather the Townsfolk

 

Pioneer B&R Schedule:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/663860116319371285/unknown.png

 

Savjz Declines Rivals Invite:
https://twitter.com/Savjz/status/1213621136702836736

 

The Gods Are Warring?:
https://twitter.com/thelovelymedusa/status/1213250448225898498?s=20

 

Riley Knight’s Underworld Breach Fundraiser:
https://twitter.com/rileyquarytower/status/1214321479665561601
Riley Knight Giving Out Playmats for Charity:
https://twitter.com/rileyquarytower/status/1210011318662635520?s=20

Adam Paquette Raising Money for Bushfire Relief:
https://twitter.com/AdamPaquette/status/1214159867637710849

Twitch Streamers Raise Hundreds of Thousands:
https://kotaku.com/twitch-streamers-raise-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-1840877159

 

Judge Academy: Going Global:
https://judgeacademy.com/going-global-1-7-20/

 

MaRo Wants to Know: Threats or Answers?:
https://twitter.com/maro254/status/1214915759589060609

 

The Akroan War Blogpost:
https://twitter.com/VorthosMike/status/1214584708870418433

 

LRR’s Preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3cQj0KnKAg

 

Tomoharu Saito Retiring from Pro Play:

https://twitter.com/TomoharuSaito/status/1210836339110727682?s=19

 

Hunter Burton Open next March

https://hunterburtonmemorialopen.com/

 

Channel Fireball’s Pity Prizes for 0-5:
https://twitter.com/ChannelFireball/status/1213206157411717120

 

Sheldon’s Gift From WotC:
https://twitter.com/SheldonMenery/status/1214580206234677250

 

Desperate Ravings

 

Nylea, Keen-Eyed Playmats:
https://twitter.com/ultraprointl/status/1214960653850435584?s=12

 

PSulli: “Just Ban Oko in Modern”:
https://twitter.com/BasicMountain/status/1214199351716786176

 

Jerseys and Shorts From Bangarang:
https://www.wildbangarang.com/collections/magic-the-gathering-mtg-jerseys-shorts

 

Store Closures:
https://dsgcw.blogspot.com/2020/01/hobby-comic-and-game-store-closures.html

Splash Damage

Magic: Legends:
https://www.gameinformer.com/magiclegends

https://www.gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2020/01/08/cover-reveal-magic-legends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLqYT9CSYZA

 

MTG Guess Who:
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/eket76/my_motherinlaw_made_us_mtg_guess_who_and_it_works/

The Finisher

In one week’s time, the Early Access Streamer Event will be in full swing. #Sponsored. And that means that next week we will not have our regular show; instead, we will have 9 hours of fresh-from-the-witch’s-oven gameplay. Now, Theros Beyond Death is already Theros Beyond anything any grave cleric could possibly ask for, but tell me: we have a few short days of official previews left. But Standard hasn’t been perfect, and I for one think we could use an apology. So tell me: before we move into the brave new world of The Underworld, what amends would you like made?

Jan 3, 2020

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Filmdate - 12/30/19

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Jan 2, 2020

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Airdate - 1/1/20

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