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Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast
30 episodes
#1372: Getting the Banned Together, Part 4
Ep 1372 · Aug 14, 2026 · 32 min
This is part four of a new series, based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Amsterdam, where I talk about the design of all the cards I had a major hand in that would later be banned or restricted.
#1371: San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Ep 1371 · Aug 14, 2026 · 30 min
In this episode, I talk about my trip to the latest San Diego Comic-Con.
#1370: Getting the Banned Together, Part 3
Ep 1370 · Aug 7, 2026 · 32 min
This is part three of a new series, based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Amsterdam, where I talk about the design of all the cards I had a major hand in that would later be banned or restricted.
#1369: MagicCon: Amsterdam 2026
Ep 1369 · Aug 7, 2026 · 33 min
In this episode, I talk about my trip to Amsterdam for the latest MagicCon.
#1368: Getting the Banned Together, Part 2
Ep 1368 · Jul 31, 2026 · 31 min
This is part two of a new series, based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Amsterdam, where I talk about the design of all the cards I had a major hand in that would later be banned or restricted.
#1367: The Hobbit Design with Annie Sardelis
Ep 1367 · Jul 31, 2026 · 31 min
In this episode, I sit down with Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™ Set Design Lead Annie Sardelis to talk about the making of the set.
#1366: Getting the Banned Together, Part 1
Ep 1366 · Jul 24, 2026 · 31 min
This is the start of a new series, based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Amsterdam, where I talk about the design of all the cards I had a major hand in that would later be banned or restricted.
#1365: Dark Night of the Soul
Ep 1365 · Jul 24, 2026 · 36 min
There comes a time for many players where the game changes in such a way that it moves away from what they loved most about it. I talk about this phenomenon and detail my own personal "dark night of the soul" experience.
#1364: Ravnica Allegiance
Ep 1364 · Jul 17, 2026 · 28 min
This is another in my series where I attempt to give every Magic expansion an episode of my podcast. Today, I talk about Ravnica Allegiance, the second set of our third visit to Ravnica.
#1363: Online Negativity
Ep 1363 · Jul 17, 2026 · 35 min
I use this episode to talk about dealing with negativity online.
#1362: Mana Curve
Ep 1362 · Jul 10, 2026 · 29 min
In this episode, I explain what a mana curve is and how they impact how we design Magic sets.
#1361: Rivals of Ixalan
Ep 1361 · Jul 10, 2026 · 32 min
This episode is another in my series where I talk about every Magic expansion. Today, I talk about Rivals of Ixalan, the second set in the Ixalan block.
#1360: Layers with Jess Dunks
Ep 1360 · Jul 3, 2026 · 31 min
One of the most complicated elements of the Magic rules is something known as "layers." I sit down with the man in charge of the rules, Jess Dunks, to help walk through an introduction to layers.
#1359: Being a Magic Artist
Ep 1359 · Jul 3, 2026 · 32 min
In this episode, I talk about the weird fact that I'm a published Magic artist on an evergrowing number of cards. Note that I recorded this before Bicycle Elemental was made public.
#1358: Mood Swings Strategy
Ep 1358 · Jun 26, 2026 · 33 min
Here, I talk about the basic strategy when playing Mood Swings. To make sure everyone gets their full allotment of Magic design episodes, this episode is bonus content.
#1357: Aether Revolt
Ep 1357 · Jun 26, 2026 · 30 min
This episode is another in my series to talk about every Magic expansion. Here, I talk about Aether Revolt, the second set in the Kaladesh block.
#1356: Inertia
Ep 1356 · Jun 26, 2026 · 34 min
In this episode, I talk about the pressures of changing things that have been the same for decades.
#1355: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 5
Ep 1355 · Jun 19, 2026 · 35 min
This episode is part five of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
#1354: Quirks of Limited Edition (Alpha)
Ep 1354 · Jun 19, 2026 · 29 min
In this episode, I talk about many of the weird elements of Magic's first set.
#1353: Emotional Response
Ep 1353 · Jun 19, 2026 · 37 min
In this episode, I cover one of the main goals of game design: to create specific emotional responses in the players.
#1352: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 4
Ep 1352 · Jun 12, 2026 · 31 min
This episode is part four of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
#1351: My Trip to LA in 2026
Ep 1351 · Jun 12, 2026 · 30 min
I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles, California, where I went to a red carpet event celebrating Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes. I then spent three days doing interviews about the set at Summer Game Fest. This podcast talks all about that trip.
#1350: Marvel Super Heroes Design
Ep 1350 · Jun 12, 2026 · 30 min
In this episode, I talk about designing Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes.
#1349: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 3
Ep 1349 · Jun 5, 2026 · 31 min
This episode is part three of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
#1348: High Mana Value Spells, Part 2
Ep 1348 · Jun 5, 2026 · 31 min
This episode is part two of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
#1347: High Mana Value Spells, Part 1
Ep 1347 · Jun 5, 2026 · 30 min
This episode is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
#1346: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 2
Ep 1346 · May 29, 2026 · 31 min
This episode is part two of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
#1345: Landfall
Ep 1345 · May 29, 2026 · 30 min
In this episode, I talk about the history of one of Magic's greatest mechanics, landfall.
#1344: Depth
Ep 1344 · May 29, 2026 · 38 min
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of the depth of Magic's gameplay.
#1343: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 1
Ep 1343 · May 22, 2026 · 31 min
This episode is part one of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
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