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Episode 291: Dreams Do Come True: Stan Visits WOTC, Modern is Healing


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What a long strange trip it's been... from Chicago to Seattle! On this week's show, Stan shares stories and highlights from his visit to Wizards of the Coast headquarters. Then we look at the first batch of Modern results since the Nadu ban, and breath a sigh of relief at a format finding its footing.

The Break Down: The Sights and Sounds of Renton, WA

The Dive Down: Energy Looks Good, Modern Looks Better

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  • Timestamps:

    5:13 - Heavy Play is better than Mountain Dewmwake
    7:13 - This week's show/housekeeping
    12:25 - The Break Down begins: Stan went to WOTC!
    41:40 - Stan interviews Blake Rasmussen
    51:45 - Stan interviews Aaron Forsythe, Mike Turian, and Carmen Klomparens
    1:04:14 - The Dive Down begins: Post-ban Modern
    1:23:29 - Dave played Hollow One
    1:34:47 - Devon played Naya Energy
    1:48:34 - Wrapping up

    Links from this week's episode:

    Samalia Combo: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6612111#paper
    Devon's Naya Energy: https://x.com/d00mwake/status/1830402879229755474

    Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name?

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