This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from Nile Joan Rivers about the time she tweeted about EDHREC and people were not cool about it.

The tweet in question, for context, "Idk if this is a hot take or not but i think edhrec has done a ton of damage to this format. Everything is so homogenized now and you just see the same lists over and over"

Folks were real dogpile-y about this and we get into it. Safe to say, we're a little biased at Am I the Bolcast? with our origins lying in the EDHREC sister site CommandersHerald.com. That said, Nile raises some good points and we discuss the merits as well as the effects of a data site like EDHREC on the format. All in all, we love EDHREC and if somebody's not into EDHREC, then that's cool too. Don't be a dick.

Make sure to follow Nile and check out her Linktree https://linktr.ee/NileJoanRivers

Also, donate to Bobbie Christine! Cancer sucks! https://bio.site/bobbiechristine

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00:08:04 - We chat about our sponsor Cardsphere.com and Morgan's journey to collect all of Odyssey block in foil

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00:13:40 - Mike talks about some bummer games at the LGS

00:23:22 - A conversation with Nile Joan Rivers

01:06:48 - Back to Mike and Morgan for the verdict

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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Music by Mike Carrozza

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This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from one of my fave brewers in the scene - Spike Feeder Aaron! If you've ever enjoyed The Spike Feeders' gameplay on YouTube, there's a good chance you have Aaron to thank for the interesting and cool decks that you get to watch. Aaron's been tasked with being the chief brewmaster for the channel and, as someone who appreciates an engine, what he can do with a deck is fantastic.

Morgan isn't available this week so I messaged a good buddy of mine to fill-in at a moment's notice - my sweet boy, Jake Browne! Jake's got a new Substack he's been working on and I asked him to come chat with me and offer his verdict on Aaron's Bolas story.

Follow The Spike Feeders on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpikeFeeders

Check out Jake's Substack - manaclub.substack.com

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00:00:32 - Morgan Sanchez is not in today but our buddy Jake Browne fills in! We talk about Mana Club, subscribe now!

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00:16:24 - A conversation with Aaron from The Spike Feeders

01:04:45 - Back to Mike and Jake for the Bolas verdict and a chat about how Mike and Aaron like the same style of brew. A surprising moment???

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from Jolly Olde England and have a chat with Emma Partlow! Thraben Inspector aficionado and co-host of The Herald's Horn podcast!

We chat about the weather and playing to win. Cyclonic Rift gets brought up again!

Follow Emma on socials, here's her linktree - https://linktr.ee/emmapartlow

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00:18:32 - A conversation with Emma Partlow

01:01:01- Back to Mike and Morgan for the Bolas verdict and a chat about Cyclonic Rift of course. "How to find ways to win without winning."

01:13:25 - Talking about Cube!

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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What's up, Gamers! This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from the hosts of Hero's Blade Vibe Check - Quinn and Cole!

We chat about getting the right vibe in a pod, never leaving combat on the table, and playing itty-bitty stax.

Follow their podcast at @HerosBladeVibeCheck here on YouTube, Twitter, and Bluesky. Follow Quinn @GirlDickEnergy and Cole at @UncommonCmdrMTG

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00:10:15 - A conversation with Cole and Quinn, Quinn and Cole, the hosts of Hero's Blade Vibe Check

00:55:50 - Back to Mike and Morgan for the Bolas verdict, a discussion on stax, and an earnest appreciation for Extort and Foundations.

1:14:48 - A reminder in these times.

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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Music by Mike Carrozza

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*My audio quality is bad this episode, I'm sorry!*

This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from across the pond from one of my favorite Magic artists, Jack Hughes! I've been in love with his style since the If Looks Could Kill Secret Lair. Jack's fashion-forward style with a penchant for neofuturist imagery makes him a standout in the Magic art world and he's quickly garnered a devoted fanbase. Get your artist proofs and commissions over at http://jack-hughes.com.

Follow Jack on Twitter(@jackmrhughes), on Instagram, and at his website https://shop.jack-hughes.com

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00:09:55 - A conversation with Jack Hughes! Sorry about my audio quality!

00:51:25 - Back to Mike and Morgan chatting about art - NO BOLAS THIS WEEK!

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from Michael Almond of The Social Contract: An EDH Podcast to defend the group hug archetype. Fuelled by a call to the show by previous guest Kurohitsuki whose pet peeve was group hug, Almond calls to chat about his favorite cards and ways to play. Play to win, but love to play.

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00:10:00 - Michael Almond calls into the Bolcast!

00:53:44 - Bolas verdict

01:01:00 - Apply for a writing job at Cardgamer.com! Message Morgan!

01:03:20 - Changes to the podcast! Celani is no longer on the podcast. We're moving from the scheduling nightmare of the current format to try something new!

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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Music by Mike Carrozza

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This week on Am I The Bolcast?, another Canadian gem and another half of the Commander Cookout podcast joins us - it's CCOBrando!

Brando talks about knowing his playgroup, focusing on his biggest threat, and playing taboo cards responsibly for a win.

Follow Brando on Twitter and check out the CCO page here.

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00:04:04 - Interview with CCOBrando! Chatting about sets from a few months ago!

00:19:43- Brando's Bolas story

00:48:21 - A solo verdict

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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Music by Mike Carrozza

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IT'S OUT FIRST LIVE EPISODE!

Live from Commander Sealed in Rochester, New York's neighboring Henrietta at the RIT Conference Centre and Inn's very own Treaty Room, Am I The Bolcast? had a few folks step up to the mic for some stories and pet peeves.

Huge shoutout to Matt Morgan of EDHRECast and Space Cow Media, to the crew over at Commander Sealed, and to the pals who showed up and asked questions - thanks Matt, Angelo, Shannibal, and the second Angelo.

00:00:00 - Mike intros the episode and says thanks to everybody.

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00:07:40 - Matt Morgan from EDHRECast asks if he is the Bolas

00:17:23 - Angelo Guerrera aka TheJesGuy asks if he is the Bolas

00:25:34 - Shannon aka ShannibalMtg asks if she is the Bolas

00:36:20 - Angelo asks if he and his playgroup are the Bolas and this is a doozy.

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Edited by Ken Peddle normally, but this episode is edited by Carrozza very little but still he did something with it.

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Music by Mike Carrozza

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Celani - @gamesfreaksa

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This week on Am I The Bolcast?, fellow Québecois Davy calls in to chat about her least favourite colour: White. Davy hates Elesh Norn and finds no joy in the colour! But why not? The goblin-voiced Heckin' Murder Queen gets into it in a call with Carrozza.

Michael owes Mikey $50 after this episode. Find out why by listening to the end! ahahahahaha it's so stupid!

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00:00:00 - We're going to be at Commander Sealed in Rochester, NY this weekend!

LIVE AM I THE BOLCAST? ON SEPTEMBER 15th at NOON in the TREATY ROOM!

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00:04:56 - A chat about Morgan's continued use of Cardsphere - get your cards here Cardsphere.com - Here's the referral link! Thanks for sponsoring us Cardsphere!

00:10:13 - Interview with Davy!

00:50:17 - The verdict on if Davy is the Bing Bong Bolas and Michael bets Mikey $50 he can't name another black Dinosaur creature

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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Music by Mike Carrozza

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Celani - @gamesfreaksa

Morgan - @indigogentleman

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This week on Am I The Bolcast?, the silly boys reign supreme when Aaron David DeFazio calls in to have a chat about his brew style and shenanigans. AD is a filmmaker and director out in Los Angeles and a friend! He's also Rachel Weeks' sweetiepie and a member of that Discord group of pals I tend to reference a lot.

AD's building style sings to me and all those whose love of Magic extends to the unconventional and the goofy.

Follow AD on Twitter, on Instagram, and check out his work on his website.

00:00:12 - Skip intro button - Intro with Celani and Morgan.

00:01:57 - An update on Morgan's Odyssey block adventure follow by a Cardsphere ad - get your cards here CardSphere.com - Here's the referral link!

00:09:26 - Interview with AD DeFazio!

00:40:18 - The verdict on if AD is the Bing Bong Bolas

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Edited by Ken Peddle

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Music:

"Aerosol of my Love" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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