Freshly Brewed: An MTG Podcast

By Frank T. Lepore and Robert Castillo

What's Freshly Brewed: An MTG Podcast about?

A Magic: The Gathering podcast hosted by Pro Tour and Grand Prix Top 8 Competitor Frank Lepore and FNM Top 8 Competitor Robert Castillo. Each week we'll talk about the latest MTG news, updates, and our own deck ideas. When new sets are approaching, you can also expect lots of spoiler talk. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlybrewedmtg/support

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Freshly Brewed: An MTG Podcast episodes:

10.20.2020
ZNR, Episode 4: Custom Marvel Cards, Part 1!
This week Rob and I try our hands at designed four separate custom Magic cards based on Marvel Comic characters: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, and Captain America's Shield. Be sure to find us on Twitter or Facebook and let us...
10.12.2020
ZNR, Episode 3: Om Nath Surprised We Had Another Banning
Here we are...again, talking about three more Standard cards that have been banned. Get the low down on our thoughts about the latest rounds of Standard and Historic updates this week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlybrewedmtg/support
09.30.2020
ZNR, Episode 2: Ban Omnath, Stupid
This week we talk about the most recent Standard banning of Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath, and why it's kind of a joke. We also discuss how the Standard format has gotten itself into the mess it has in the...
09.04.2020
ZNR, Episode 1: Zendikar Landing
Zendikar Rising previews are flooding out the gate. This week we talk about some of our favorites, and why we think this set has some of the best mechanics ever printed to mitigate variance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlybrewedmtg/support
08.21.2020
M21, Episode 9: Diving into MTG Arena's Historic
This week we discuss all things Historic, including the upcoming banning that has been announced for next week, a ton of brews we've been playing, and some of the cards that might not belong in the format. --- Support this podcast:...
08.04.2020
M21, Episode 8: Getting the BAN back together...AGAIN.
Wow. Another week, ANOTHER round of bannings. Will they ever stop? Four more cards banned in Standard bring the total up to a record breaking 10 cards. Let's discuss those, along with the bannings in Pioneer and Historic. --- Support this...
07.31.2020
M21, Episode 7: Boy, Karn is Really Confused...
This week we talk about lots of set-related things! We talk about the Set Boosters that are being released with Zendikar Rising, we talk about Double Masters, and we talk about some of our favorite cards and new art present...
07.17.2020
M21, Episode 6: Ban All the Things!
With new bannings seemingly every week, this week we talk about the latest round of them that affected four formats: Historic, Pioneer, Modern, and Pauper. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlybrewedmtg/support
07.14.2020
M21, Episode 5: Pick Five M21 Edition
This week we each pick five cards from M21 to answer five questions: 1) what card do we see as a possible organized play mistake, 2) what is a pet card of ours, 3) what card did we expect more...
07.01.2020
M21, Episode 4: Set Review, Part 2 - Red, Green, Gold, Colorless
This week Rob and I continue our M21 set review, including all the red, green, gold, and colorless cards in the set. Below is a list of the cards we're fond of, that we believe will see some amount of...
06.24.2020
M21, Episode 3: Set Review, Part 1 - White, Blue, Black
This week we start our M21 set review, including all the white, blue, and black cards in the set. Below is a list of the cards we're fond of, that we believe will see some amount of play. White Angelic Ascension Baneslayer Angel Basri...
06.19.2020
M21, Episode 2: Jumpstart Confusion and Stagnant Standard
This week we talk about what Jumpstart even is (we still may not know), along with what can possibly be done about a Standard format that never seems to improve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshlybrewedmtg/support
06.09.2020
M21, Episode 1: Previews From a 540 Card Set
M21 previews have officially begun, and this week Rob and Frank go over some of their favorites. With brand new planeswalkers, spicy reprints, and format staples, inside you'll get both of their opinions on some of the hottest revealed cards. ---...
06.04.2020
IKO, Episode 1: Bannings, Companions, and Rebrewings
This week Rob and I resurrect the popular Freshly Brewed podcast to talk about companions, and bannings, and what has been going on in Standard. Did banning Fires of Invention and Agent of Treachery fix the format, or were they...
01.24.2019
Freshly Brewed RNA01 - Set Review, Part 1
We're back with our traditional set review for Ravnica Allegiance, and this time we did things a little differently to save some time. Let us know what you think as we dive into the white, blue, and black cards! Support...
01.15.2019
Freshly Brewed GRN06 - Ravnica Allegiance and Lifetime Bans
This week Ali and I go over the lifetime ban of Alex Bertoncini, along with some initial thoughts about Ravnica Allegiance and how, once again, Simic got robbed. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: [email protected]
12.23.2018
Freshly Brewed GRN05 - Our Twitch and Arena Rivalries
This week Ali and I discuss the unfortunate issues that took place during our Twitch Rivals event, what could be done about them, and what minor issues I have with the client after playing in our first MTG Arena tournament....
12.16.2018
Freshly Brewed GRN04 - MTGA and the Memewalker
Ali and I are both playing in the Twitch Rivals tournament this Tuesday on MTG Arena! Catch all the details along with our thoughts on MTGA and what we're looking at playing! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore |...
12.12.2018
Freshly Brewed GRN03 - A Chromatic Week
This week we have a quick one for you as we go over everything that happened in the past week, from Ali at the SCG Con Invitational, to his win with Chromatic Black, to the Magic Esports announcement! Support Freshly...
12.02.2018
Freshly Brewed GRN02 - Is Modern Healthy?
Welcome back to our second week in a row of the returned Freshly Brewed! This week Ali and I discuss Modern, the health of the format, what we can do to make it better, and what cards we believe can...
11.24.2018
Freshly Brewed GRN01 - GUILD BOIS
Yeah, we're as surprised as you are! But here we are! This time we go over what's been going on in our lives, and some of our thoughts on how Guilds of Ravnica has shaped up. Support Freshly Brewed on...
02.21.2018
Freshly Brewed RIX01 - The Brewmance
They're back...again. They're trying things a little differently this week as the boys discuss the Modern unbannings and go in depth with Ali's Four-Color Ramp deck in Standard. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Catch them live at twitch.tv/franklepore! Twitter:...
11.30.2017
Freshly Brewed 87 - The Eve of the Invitational
This week the boys talk about Ali's HEX tournament win, alternative card games, the upcoming SCG Invitational, and some sweet Standard decks that have popped up. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Catch them live at twitch.tv/franklepore every Tuesday at noon...
11.22.2017
Freshly Brewed 86 - The Unstable Episode
This week the boys talk about Ali's Top 4 at SCG Baltimore, exciting Unstable spoilers, and the two previewed cards from Rivals of Ixalan. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: [email protected]
11.14.2017
Freshly Brewed 85 - Energetic Updates
Are you all energized about Standard? Well Frank and Ali aren't. This week they talk about how they feel about the format, while going over some of the more obscure decks they've recently found that stand out. Grixis Thopters Jund...
10.24.2017
Freshly Brewed 84 - The Future is Digital
Frank and Ali return to talk about the end of Ali's reign as National Champion and the digital realm of collectible card games! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: [email protected]
09.21.2017
Freshly Brewed 83 - Hotel California
Despite an uploading delay due to Frank being stuck in a hurricane with no power, Episode 83 is finally live! More Ixalan thoughts before the set review! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore |...
08.30.2017
Freshly Brewed 82 - Dinoskull Summit
Ixalan is coming. This week Frank and Ali discuss what they've seen so far, their initial thoughts, and how they feel about some other recent Magic news.. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore |...
08.21.2017
Freshly Brewed 81 - The Digital Dilemma
This week Frank and Ali discuss the merits of digital card games and why card games other than Magic may have taken such a large part of the market share. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG...
08.01.2017
Freshly Brewed 80 - Hazored's Reign
Pro Tour Hour of Devastation has come and gone and Ali and Frank are eager to talk about the results. While red decks may seem to be the dominant force in Standard, does something sweeter lurk just below the surface?...
07.31.2017
Freshly Brewed 79 - Set RevHOU, Part 3: Green and the Rest
Better late than never, amirite? Frank and Ali conclude their Hour of Devastation set review, going over all the green, multicolor, artifact, and land cards in the set, along with ranking their constructability. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed...
07.15.2017
Freshly Brewed 78 - Set RevHOU, Part 2: Black and Red
Frank and Ali continue their Hour of Devastation set review, this time going over all the black and red cards in the set, along with ranking their constructability. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore...
07.15.2017
Freshly Brewed 77 - Set RevHOU, Part 1: White and Blue
Frank and Ali are back with their traditional set review, this time for Hour of Devastation. In this episode they go over all the white and blue cards in the set, along with ranking their constructability. Support Freshly Brewed on...
06.29.2017
Freshly Brewed 76 - A Devastating Turn
This week the duo discusses Ali's Top 8 with Bant Turns, Amonkhet and Nicol Bolas lore, and some of their favorite new Hour of Devastation previews. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi...
06.24.2017
Freshly Brewed 75 - Getting the Band Back Together Again
Frank and Ali are back after their hiatus to discuss everything that's been going on in the Magic world, from another Standard banning, to the latest news on Hour of Devastation! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter:...
05.07.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 74 - Post Spayed Standard
Frank and Ali discuss the changes to Standard and how the metagame looks in their wake. Find out how they feel, along with some other dredged up topics from days past. Ali's U/G Deck Article Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon!...
04.25.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 73 - Amonkhet Set Rant-view, Conclusion
Frank and Ali conclude their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the gold and artifact cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. They'll also express their feelings on the most...
04.21.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 72 - Amonkhet Set Review, Green
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the green cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG...
04.20.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 71 - Amonkhet Set Review, Red and Land
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the red and land cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on...
04.19.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 70 - Amonkhet Set Review, Black
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the black cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG...
04.18.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 69 - Amonkhet Set Review, Blue
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the blue cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG...
04.17.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 68 - Amonkhet Set Review, White
This week Frank and Ali begin their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the white cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on...
04.13.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 67 - From Rant to Bant
This week Frank and Ali go over some of their favorite Amonkhet previews, and Frank goes on a little rant about an interesting Magic Online business philosophy. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore |...
04.05.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 66 - Brew Like an Egyptian
Frank and Ali are back to discuss the state of Standard, Amonkhet previews, and where they've been! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: [email protected]
03.02.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 65 - Modern Amateurs
Frank and Ali discuss the super exciting Modern Master 2017 previews that are pouring out, the struggle of creating content, and the current state of Standard. Is it healthy? Ali's Jeskai Control deck Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed...
02.09.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 64 - A Freshly Crewed Pro Tour
Frank and Ali discuss Pro Tour Aether Revolt, the state of Standard, and what decks and cards we should expect to see in the future with Heart of Kiran running (er, beating) rampant. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed...
02.03.2017
Freshly Brewed, Episode 63 - Getting the Band Back Together
Frank and Ali are back! This week they discuss their absence, some of their feelings about Aether Revolt, and what their upcoming plans are. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed...
11.29.2016
Freshly Brewed, Episode 62 - Metal and Modern
Ali and Frank discuss whether Standard is stale or not, along with what they could possibly play in Modern this weekend at an RPTQ and the SCG Invitational. Bant Spirits Domain Aggro U/B Metallurgic Summonings Support Freshly Brewed on...
11.22.2016
Freshly Brewed, Episode 61 - The Honest Episode
This week's episode begins pretty innocently with Frank and Ali discussing Standard, but quickly evolves into some real talk from both of our hosts. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed...
11.15.2016
Freshly Brewed, Episode 60 - The State of Modern
Frank and Ali discuss the state of the Modern format along with what cards could potentially be banned or unbanned within it. Modern Banned List Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi...

What's Freshly Brewed: An MTG Podcast about?

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Freshly Brewed: An MTG Podcast episodes:

ZNR, Episode 4: Custom Marvel Cards, Part 1!

ZNR, Episode 3: Om Nath Surprised We Had Another Banning

ZNR, Episode 2: Ban Omnath, Stupid

ZNR, Episode 1: Zendikar Landing

M21, Episode 9: Diving into MTG Arena's Historic

M21, Episode 8: Getting the BAN back together...AGAIN.

M21, Episode 7: Boy, Karn is Really Confused...

M21, Episode 6: Ban All the Things!

M21, Episode 5: Pick Five M21 Edition

M21, Episode 4: Set Review, Part 2 - Red, Green, Gold, Colorless

M21, Episode 3: Set Review, Part 1 - White, Blue, Black

M21, Episode 2: Jumpstart Confusion and Stagnant Standard

M21, Episode 1: Previews From a 540 Card Set

IKO, Episode 1: Bannings, Companions, and Rebrewings

Freshly Brewed RNA01 - Set Review, Part 1

Freshly Brewed GRN06 - Ravnica Allegiance and Lifetime Bans

Freshly Brewed GRN05 - Our Twitch and Arena Rivalries

Freshly Brewed GRN04 - MTGA and the Memewalker

Freshly Brewed GRN03 - A Chromatic Week

Freshly Brewed GRN02 - Is Modern Healthy?

Freshly Brewed GRN01 - GUILD BOIS

Freshly Brewed RIX01 - The Brewmance

Freshly Brewed 87 - The Eve of the Invitational

Freshly Brewed 86 - The Unstable Episode

Freshly Brewed 85 - Energetic Updates

Freshly Brewed 84 - The Future is Digital

Freshly Brewed 83 - Hotel California

Freshly Brewed 82 - Dinoskull Summit

Freshly Brewed 81 - The Digital Dilemma

Freshly Brewed 80 - Hazored's Reign

Freshly Brewed 79 - Set RevHOU, Part 3: Green and the Rest

Freshly Brewed 78 - Set RevHOU, Part 2: Black and Red

Freshly Brewed 77 - Set RevHOU, Part 1: White and Blue

Freshly Brewed 76 - A Devastating Turn

Freshly Brewed 75 - Getting the Band Back Together Again

Freshly Brewed, Episode 74 - Post Spayed Standard

Freshly Brewed, Episode 73 - Amonkhet Set Rant-view, Conclusion

Freshly Brewed, Episode 72 - Amonkhet Set Review, Green

Freshly Brewed, Episode 71 - Amonkhet Set Review, Red and Land

Freshly Brewed, Episode 70 - Amonkhet Set Review, Black

Freshly Brewed, Episode 69 - Amonkhet Set Review, Blue

Freshly Brewed, Episode 68 - Amonkhet Set Review, White

Freshly Brewed, Episode 67 - From Rant to Bant

Freshly Brewed, Episode 66 - Brew Like an Egyptian

Freshly Brewed, Episode 65 - Modern Amateurs

Freshly Brewed, Episode 64 - A Freshly Crewed Pro Tour

Freshly Brewed, Episode 63 - Getting the Band Back Together

Freshly Brewed, Episode 62 - Metal and Modern

Freshly Brewed, Episode 61 - The Honest Episode

Freshly Brewed, Episode 60 - The State of Modern