GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels

GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Dave Gets Caught Up On Standard

  Dave is back from family vacation and it's time to catch him up on what he missed. How strong is Lost Jitte in Standard? Are Birds (Aven Interrupter and Slickshot Show-Off) about to take over? Is Duelist of the Mind...

  
• 04.11.2024

  The Big Score, With Matt Costa

  Dave is out in the world doing rad things, so we've got Matt Costa this week! Since they forgot to review the Big Score sheet last week, Matt is here to provide his input and catch us up on all...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Gerry Makes Dave Think About New Cards (Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Previews)

  They've done 40 episodes without ever talking about preview cards, but that ends now! Gerry forces Dave to evaluate cards he's never seen before and certainly has never played with. Unsurprisingly, Dave is quite good at it. *** White Aven Interrupter Dust Animus Blue Duelist...

  
• 03.28.2024

  The Untitled Episode

  Gerry and Dave have a laundry list of Magic topics to discuss! There's Pioneer RCQ season, LMS Prague, Frank Karsten's incredible article on how many surveil lands is correct to play in Modern, and more. *** Frank's article: https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Surveil-Lands-Should-You-Be-Playing-in-Modern-MTG/34e0ac98-3ef3-4e13-8ab4-5421124c07c4/ *** Check out our...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Gerry Plays Magic, Wins Tournament

  Gerry finally played Magic for the first time in a while and might have accidentally broken Modern? Was it because Dave's incessant nagging finally paid off? (Spoiler: No, no it was not.) Hear all about the legendary 24 person 15K held...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Violent Outburst Is BANNED (And Maybe Nothing Changes?)

  The new B&R announcement is verrrrrry interesting. Gerry Thompson and Dave Shiels talk about the specific cards, but also the announcement itself. Plus, both of them have tournaments this weekend to prep for. *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Dave’s RCQ T8 With Dimir Midrange

  Dave finally broke his RCQ curse and cruised to the Top 8 with Standard Dimir Midrange. He loved the deck, but hated one of Gerry’s favorite cards. He shares his matchups, what he’d change going forward, and whether or not...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Everything About Magic Con Chicago

  Gerry and Dave break down everything from MC Chicago, including the Pioneer Pro Tour and Standard 75K! Is a new deck enough to sway their opinion on Pioneer? Does Vampires even count as "new?" Plus, how do the wild Standard...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Gerry And Matt Both Won RCQs!

  While Dave was busy acclimating back to normal life, Gerry and Matt were putting in work — Both of them won RCQs, and so did Dave’s brother Brian! To top it off, all three of them did it with different...

  
• 02.17.2024

  Why Gerry And Dave Couldn’t Win A Match At The RC

  Why is Magic so hard? Gerry and Dave went to the Regional Championship in Denver, but neither won a match! Hear about their deck of choice, what happened, and whether they’d do it all over again. Plus, they talk Standard...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Did SCG Hartford Just Completely Warp RC Denver?

  If there's a big tournament in Hartford, Matt Costa will be there. He'll also be here to tell you about his weekend playing Golgari Yawgmoth in both events. In the meantime, Dave might be putting down Indomitable Creativity for the...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Is Seismic Assault Taking Over Modern?

  After the recent Modern bannings, the format was in upheaval, but seemed to have settled into a fairly stable space. Or did it? Despite the metagame having every macro archetype represented and nothing seeming too strong, nearly the entire format...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Dave Is Back Full-Time And Prepping For Modern

  With SCG Hartford and RC Denver on the horizon, Gerry and Dave's attention turns to Modern. The metagame is solidifying, but is there any way to truly exploit that? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Dave Returns And Falls In Love With Monastery Swiftspear In Standard

  Dave is back, but Matt Costa is still here too! Hear about Matt's RCQ Top 8 with Domain Ramp, the cool deck that knocked him out, why Dave hates Ramp, and how aggro is taking over Standard. Mega Man 2 "Ending...

  
• 01.13.2024

  Why Matt Costa Wants To Play Domain Ramp

  Last week, Gerry and Matt provided a couple decks that are great against Domain Ramp, but Matt is still going to play Ramp for his first RCQ. He talks about why, how he's broken away from the MTGO decklists, and...

  
• 01.04.2024

  Domain Ramp Is Beatable In Standard!

  With Dave still on baby alert, Gerry is joined by Matt Costa this week. They sat down to figure out if Domain Ramp was beatable in Standard and thankfully the answer is a resounding YES! Not only that, but they...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Creativity Post-Ban And Rating Each Deck In Standard

  Standard RCQ season is about to begin! Gerry and Dave have been trying all the decks out there and are ready to break down the pros and cons of each. But first, Dave has some updates for Indomitable Creativity in...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Grinding Into The Regional Championship With Matt Costa

  Gerry and Dave are joined by Pro Tour Top 8er Matt Costa, who successfully won a Last Chance Qualifier with his Izzet Drakes deck. They chat about their history together, why Matt would fly to an RC he wasn't qualified...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Gerry Gets Ready For The Pioneer Regional Championship

  Gerry has been going deep on Smuggler's Copter brews ever since the unban. Find out has merit, what didn't cut it, and how many cards Gerry has in his decks that Dave has never heard of. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix...

  
• 12.11.2023

  BryanG Returns!

  Gerry tricked Bryan into doing a podcast! Get updates on his life, then stick around for nonsense, just like old times. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

  
• 12.05.2023

  This Banned Announcement Is Awesome (And Also Has Some Problems)

  An exciting B&R change means an emergency episode! Gerry and Dave dive into the changes, how they feel about them, and how Modern and Pioneer will look going forward. The Smuggler's Copter unban is a surprise that very few people...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Gerry Finally Wins An RCQ (Plus A Pleasant WotC Surprise)

  All it took for Gerry to win an RCQ was flying to Boston (and listening to Dave)! They also played the Arena Open, Legacy Showcase, and a Pioneer Challenge. Also, changes are coming to Pioneer and Modern, but what are they?...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Gerry Grinds RCQs, Dave Grinds MTGO

  We've got a little bit of everything this week. Modern, Limited, Legacy, AND Vintage. It was so much that they forgot to talk about how Pioneer was broken over the weekend.

  
• 11.15.2023

  Gerry Goes To Pittsburgh

  Spoiler: Gerry had medium results, but learned a ton about Beans, Scam, and Modern in general. He shares all of it, plus some of the promising ideas he hasn't been able to test yet. Friday decklist: 4 Omnath, Locus of Creation 4 Solitude 4...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Gerry’s Plan For SCG Pittsburgh

  Gerry is ready for Pittsburgh! Or is he? More Bean nonsense, more excuses for not playing Scam, and likely more losses are heading his way. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Gerry Spends The Weekend Playing Magic

  What's a boy with no weekend plans to do? Play an ungodly amount of Magic in order to share what he learned. Why did Rakdos Scam risk giving Gerry a heart attack? What are the updates to Cascade Beans? How...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Dave Shiels Makes Third Top 8 In A Row!

  Dave won the Standard event at SCG Dallas, and while he didn't go back-to-back that weekend, it did mark his third Top 8 in a row! With a family and a demanding job, how does he do it? Turns out,...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Stu Somers Explains The Impact Of Play Boosters

  Bonus episode! Gerry has local game store owner Stu Somers on the podcast to explain the ramifications of play boosters. If you've ever wondered how a store makes money, what their relationship is like with WotC, or how play boosters...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Breaking Modern And Standard For SCG Dallas

  Spoiler: Gerry and Dave didn't break anything, but they have good versions of good decks and are (mostly) ready for SCG Dallas. They share their new technology, potential audibles, and growing fear of Three Blind Mice. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Play Green Cards!

  While Dave was on vacation, Gerry was rekindling his love for green cards. He catches Dave up on his controversial Modern decklist and valiantly tries to convince him that Golgari is playable in Standard. Modern decklist: 4 Omnath, Locus of Creation 4 Fury 4...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Making Up For Lost Time

  They missed last week, so Gerry and Dave are back this week with a MASSIVE episode! Why Gerry skipped Vegas, some WOE limited, Worlds results, Modern metagame updates, upcoming tournaments, which Standard cards to buy, and... relationship advice? Since Gerry...

  
• 09.13.2023

  Modern After Wilds Of Eldraine

  Omnath won a massive Modern tournament online this weekend sporting an equally massive maindeck of 75 cards. Thanks to Up in the Beanstalk, we've returned to the discourse about playing more than 60 cards in Modern's favorite midrange pile. Modern Super...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Dave Made Top Cut With Creativity!

  Dave crushed Columbus so hard that even Gerry is an Indomitable Creativity main now. They both recap their weekends before going deep on Modern's former boogeyman, pointing out why it's great right now and where it should go moving forward. Dave's...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Picking Our Modern Decks For Columbus

  Columbus is this weekend and neither Gerry nor Dave have locked in their Modern decks. Gerry has been grinding leagues to no avail while Dave was busy with having a life, so now they're both in trouble... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending...

  
• 08.24.2023

  The Adventures Of GerryT And Omnath

  Gerry spent the weekend in North Carolina playing Modern and he's got a lot to say about it. He crushed the first day, but failed to make Top 8. Is Omnath worth running back? Plus, some very bad Pioneer ideas. Music: Mega...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Three Major Modern Tournaments

  Last weekend was a great time for Modern players, which means Gerry and Dave have a pile of decklists to analyze. Did anything new rise to the top? Was Tron sufficiently hated out? Was Rakdos able to keep its top...

  
• 08.10.2023

  A Surprising B&R Update

  In a shocking twist, Preordain and Mind's Desire are unbanned! Gerry and Dave examine their history and speculate on where they'll make an impact. They also talk about their recent experience in Pioneer, Modern, and Explorer. Plus, they've booked for...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Pro Tour The Lord Of The Rings Aftermath

  Gerry and Dave go over their favorite parts of the first Modern Pro Tour in four years. Did the PT play out the way they thought it would? How do the results influence what Gerry's going to play at his...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Pro Tour Barcelona Modern Predictions

  Gerry and Dave follow the ever evolving Modern metagame and make their predictions for the first Modern Pro Tour in four years. Is Modern simply The One Ring vs everything else? Are there any good choices against Rakdos Scam? Is...

  
• 07.20.2023

  SCG Cincinnati Top 4 Storytime

  Nobody gets sick of hearing about white guys failing upward, so there's no excuse to miss this episode! Gerry, Dave, and his brother Brian had a great showing in Cincinnati despite their best efforts and now it's time to share...

  
• 07.13.2023

  Every Format For SCG Cincinatti

  Gerry and Dave are headed for Cincinatti! They've put in the work and are sharing everything, including how they're leaning for Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt https://twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

  
• 07.05.2023

  Adjusting To The One Ring In Modern

  Love it or hate it, this is one of the most exciting times in Modern's history. Lords of the Rings was an incredibly impactful set and The One Ring has dramatically altered the Modern landscape. Gerry is happy to see...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Introducing Dave Shiels

  Bryan's successor has been chosen! Get to know Dave, his impressive Magic resume, and how he's already getting Gerry to play more Magic. If you wanted the cast to focus more on weekly strategy, you have your wish. Music: Mega Man 2...

  
• 06.26.2023

  Bryan's Final Show

  Real life has officially taken over and Bryan has to step down from the cast. With over 300 episodes under his belt, this podcast wouldn't be where it is today without his massive contributions. In his final regular appearance, Gerry...

  
• 06.16.2023

  Gerry's Decks For This Weekend

  With Gerry headed to Baltimore this weekend and a plethora of events to choose from, which decks has he settled on playing? Bryan is somehow surprised by Gerry's rational and level-headed decision making process. Plus, very important MTG discourse and...

  
• 06.11.2023

  Post RC Pioneer Checkup

  With a huge weekend of Pioneer in the books, the boys are combing through the data, figuring out who the contenders and pretenders are after one of Pioneer’s biggest metagame shake ups in a very long time. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending...

  
• 06.05.2023

  Just Your Standard Bans

  With a dramatic shakeup going down in Standard, it's time to check in with the boys and see what they think of the new format. Do they approve of the changes... or were they looking for something more? Music: Mega Man 2...

  
• 05.31.2023

  This Modern League Is Spicy!

  Even though Pioneer and Standard are more relevant this weekend, Gerry and Bryan take a look at one of the recent Modern leagues. Both MTGMOM and Aftermath added some cool toys to the format and the MTGO hivemind never fails...

  
• 05.21.2023

  A Pioneer Deck Dump

  With Pioneer back at the forefront of everyone’s mind for the latest RCQ season, it’s time for the boys to see what’s going on in the Magic Online Pioneer leagues. https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/pioneer-league-2023-05-18 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by...

  
• 05.15.2023

  Standard is Back on the Menu

  With a bold new plan for rotation, can Standard capture our hearts once more? Gerry and Bryan are laying out what they want to see from the Magic's latest effort to revive their previous flagship format. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix...