Kitchen Table Magic

I’m speaking with Rich Hagon, commentator and host of official Magic coverage. Rich has a background in performance art and broadcasting.

Rich tells us about how he got started doing coverage, all the way back in the day for Pro Tour Kuala Lampur. Rich has grown as a commentator and also Magic coverage has grown into what we see today.

I caught up with Rich last year right before PAX 2016 and the World Championships. I hope you enjoy this rare interview with the charming Rich Hagon!

Much thanks to Rich for sitting down with me during his busy schedule of coverage to share with listeners his story.

If you’re grinding to become an elite player, listen to Rich’s advice.

There’s much to learn in the world of Magic.

Go say hi to Rich on Twitter @MTGRich

Rich is also streaming at Twitch.tv/MTGRich

This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games.

The giveaway an entire box of Modern Masters 2017 is still going on.

Head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter.

Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple.

Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook.

One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017.

This giveaway for a box of Modern Masters 2017 ends on Sunday April 16th, so hurry while you can!

Rich talked about finding a wide variety of Magic content online.

Paragon City Games streams their in store events weekly with Tuesday night Legacy at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames

Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games

They have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community.

I hope everyone is enjoying Season 2.

This is part 2 of my 4 part series with the coverage team.

The last episode of KTM featured Marshall Sutcliffe where he opened boosters of Modern Masters 2015.

My new Patreon Supporter Trevor is getting a signed All Sun’s Dawn!

I want to thank you, Trevor for supporting the show at the $6 level.

If you enjoy listening to a high quality podcast featuring a nice guy like me tracking down and interviewing your favorite MTG personalities then head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic

You know it’s not easy getting all those fancy people to sit down with me.

I put in an immense amount of leg work to booking guests for the show.

Please support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon.

Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews.

I still have available 4 signed cards by Marshall Sutcliffe from our crack a pack.

A foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Celestial Purge, and a foil Dred Drone.

Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic

I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there.

And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done.

I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show.

And exclusively for my Patreon supporters, Rich talked a bit more about Worlds 2016 that I did not put into this episode. It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters.

Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James, Alexander, and Trevor!

Thanks to everyone for listening to this week’s show!

Connect with me on social:

I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast

The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com.

Support the Magic Art Show Kickstarter project!

It's produced by Vorthos Mike, Josh Krause of Original Magic Art, Rico Evangelho of Cardamajigs (@cardamajigs), and Brian Walters (@propsofprophecy).

They plan to put on a full Magic: The Gathering art exhibit featuring original paintings, sculptures, drawings, concept art, and more at GP Vegas.

It's going to feature the planes of Ravnica, Innistrad, Mirrodin, and Amonkhet.

This is also the first event of what we hope to become a mainstay at Grand Prixs moving forward.

Magic Art Show also aims to prevent original art from disappearing into the shadow. Let's keep Original Magic: The Gathering art in the light with this amazing exhibit.

Check out the Kickstarter rewards at www.MagicArtShow.com and support the show with a few bucks.

It's planning to be at GP Vegas June 14-18 2017 and they need your help.

Support the Magic Art Show Kickstarter project!

It's produced by Vorthos Mike, Josh Krause of Original Magic Art, Rico Evangelho of Cardamajigs (@cardamajigs), and Brian Walters (@propsofprophecy).

They plan to put on a full Magic: The Gathering art exhibit featuring original paintings, sculptures, drawings, concept art, and more at GP Vegas.

It's going to feature the planes of Ravnica, Innistrad, Mirrodin, and Amonkhet.

This is also the first event of what we hope to become a mainstay at Grand Prixs moving forward.

Magic Art Show also aims to prevent original art from disappearing into the shadow. Let's keep Original Magic: The Gathering art in the light with this amazing exhibit.

Check out the Kickstarter rewards at www.MagicArtShow.com and support the show with a few bucks.

It's planning to be at GP Vegas June 14-18 2017 and they need your help.

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Marshall Sutcliffe, creator and host of Magic’s most popular podcast Limited Resources. Marshall is also the play-by-play commentator and host of premier Magic: The Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix, Pro Tour and the Magic World Championships. Marshall talks about his thoughts on the game and what he hopes to create in the future. Also! I brought a few packs for Marshall to crack open in true Limited Resources style. This is a fantastic episode, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Marshall Sutcliffe.

To the content creators out there, remember what Marshall said, if you have an idea and you want to make something for the community, now is a great timing with the boom of Magic: The Gathering.

You may find Marshall online at LRcast.com, on twitter @Marshall_LR.

Limited Resources is also on YouTube, and, be on the lookout for Marshall’s new video content he’s working on. I’m excited for it to be released in the near future!

This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games.

And courtesy of Paragon City Games, we’re doing another giveaway.

We’re giving away an entire box of Modern Masters 2017!

Entering is simple, head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter.

Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook.

One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017.

Marshall talked about the importance of being compassionate to each other in the community so that people will feel included to come out and play Magic. Paragon City Games works really hard to create that great kind of environment.

That’s why they have stellar reviews and a rapidly growing fan base.

I’m grateful that Paragon City Games has decided to stand tall as a leader in their community.

If you’re in Draper Utah, check them out. They have a beautiful retail space and amazing wooden deck boxes and Die Hard Metal dice.

And speaking of those wooden deck boxes, I’m going to have to show them to you in a video soon.

Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway.

Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on twitter.

And be sure to check out their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames

They are working hard to bring you Legacy and Modern action every week.

Is everyone enjoying Season 2 so far? I’m really excited for all the amazingness that’s to come!

Support Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. Each episode, I bring you mythic rare interviews with your favorite people in the Magic community. I make high quality shows and if you appreciate quality, then support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon.

Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews.

I have in front of my 8 signed cards by Marshall from our crack a pack, that Marshall would have drafted.

All Sun’s Dawn, Faerie Mechanist, a foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Sign in Blood, Celestial Purge, Mana Leak, and a foil Dred Drone.

Three of them are going to my Patreon supporters Brian, James, and Alexander. There are 5 more up for grabs to all new Patreon supporters at the $6 level.

Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic

I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there.

And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done.

I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show.

And for your 1 and 3 dollar supporters, Marshall Sutcliffe answered a sound check question about a super secret marinara sauce recipe from the legendary Brian David-Marshall himself.

It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters.

Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James and Alexander.

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Marshall Sutcliffe, creator and host of Magic’s most popular podcast Limited Resources. Marshall is also the play-by-play commentator and host of premier Magic: The Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix, Pro Tour and the Magic World Championships. Marshall talks about his thoughts on the game and what he hopes to create in the future. Also! I brought a few packs for Marshall to crack open in true Limited Resources style. This is a fantastic episode, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Marshall Sutcliffe.

To the content creators out there, remember what Marshall said, if you have an idea and you want to make something for the community, now is a great timing with the boom of Magic: The Gathering.

You may find Marshall online at LRcast.com, on twitter @Marshall_LR.

Limited Resources is also on YouTube, and, be on the lookout for Marshall’s new video content he’s working on. I’m excited for it to be released in the near future!

This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games.

And courtesy of Paragon City Games, we’re doing another giveaway.

We’re giving away an entire box of Modern Masters 2017!

Entering is simple, head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter.

Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook.

One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017.

Marshall talked about the importance of being compassionate to each other in the community so that people will feel included to come out and play Magic. Paragon City Games works really hard to create that great kind of environment.

That’s why they have stellar reviews and a rapidly growing fan base.

I’m grateful that Paragon City Games has decided to stand tall as a leader in their community.

If you’re in Draper Utah, check them out. They have a beautiful retail space and amazing wooden deck boxes and Die Hard Metal dice.

And speaking of those wooden deck boxes, I’m going to have to show them to you in a video soon.

Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway.

Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on twitter.

And be sure to check out their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames

They are working hard to bring you Legacy and Modern action every week.

Is everyone enjoying Season 2 so far? I’m really excited for all the amazingness that’s to come!

Support Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. Each episode, I bring you mythic rare interviews with your favorite people in the Magic community. I make high quality shows and if you appreciate quality, then support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon.

Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews.

I have in front of my 8 signed cards by Marshall from our crack a pack, that Marshall would have drafted.

All Sun’s Dawn, Faerie Mechanist, a foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Sign in Blood, Celestial Purge, Mana Leak, and a foil Dred Drone.

Three of them are going to my Patreon supporters Brian, James, and Alexander. There are 5 more up for grabs to all new Patreon supporters at the $6 level.

Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic

I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there.

And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done.

I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show.

And for your 1 and 3 dollar supporters, Marshall Sutcliffe answered a sound check question about a super secret marinara sauce recipe from the legendary Brian David-Marshall himself.

It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters.

Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James and Alexander.

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I'm changing the format of the podcast. Please listen to this episode for details.

And please share to boost the signal. Thx!

In this episode, I’m talking to Melissa Li, former creative writer and world builder for Magic: The Gathering. I caught up with Mel right before she left Seattle. Mel moved to LA and is now a Senior Narrative Writer at Riot Games.

Mel talks about her creative process. New storylines are developed five to ten years ahead. So Mel can’t tell us what she worked on.

But Mel did work on the single player campaign for Duels of the Planeswalkers.

Also! Get on your Vorthos hats!

We talk about some lore and the current storyline with the Eldrazi, Sorin, Nahiri, Innistrad and Nicol Bolas.

Go say hi to Mel on twitter @SMelissaLi

You can check out her blog, EtheriumSculptor.tumblr.com

Mel has some great cosplay and she also makes some cool things like Aether ray guns and spinny thopter cakes.

Special thanks to Zeze Photography for the photo of Mel’s Sarkhan cosplay.

If you want to see them, I have links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org

Check out more of photos by Zeze Photography on Facebook.com/ZezePhotography

I want to thanks and acknowledge Mel again for her work creating worlds for the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.

I’m so excited to see her work in future sets.

Also, best of luck at Riot Games. Hmmm…. I wonder what Riot is going to be doing with a creative narrative writer? Perhaps a new game? Perhaps an MMO in the League of Legends storyline?

Anyhoos, I’m just excited for Amonkhet that’s about to be released.

We’ll all find out soon just how much of a jerk Nicol Bolas really is.

This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games.

Last week, Paragon City Games sent me Die Hard metal dice in Raw Steel Red for a giveaway.

I asked you to comment on my Facebook giveaway post about what you think an up-and-coming game store like Paragon City Games should do to support the players and gaming community.

Your responses are wonderful and I’d like to read a few of them on air.

Paul wrote: I would love to see stores build strong relationships with other stores in the region for scheduling, referrals, and the like. Stores are part of our community and the stronger the relationship between stores the better it is for players.

Robin write: I would have loved some classes on how to make a decent deck, especially how to build one with the cards I have rather than what cards to buy.

James wrote: Be sure to employ a judge or organizer for your events who is friendly, flexible, and sensitive to the broad range of players you will attract. Choose someone you trust and will allow to have the freedom to make store decisions on the fly that serve your customer service needs.

Adrian wrote: Have a series of local tourneys where the prizes are modern staples rather than packs or money. This should keep the hyper-competitive away and attract the more casual crowd.

Jordan wrote: Ask players for input on the events they'd like to see. Hold events at various times throughout the week--not everyone has a schedule that accommodates early afternoon/early evening events.

Many other listeners said that having a good atmosphere is important and also having private rooms to rent out.

And now, for the winner, chosen at random is…. Kate!

Kate wrote: Cater to the younger generation! I see young kids at my local shop all the time, and they get intimidated by the adults who are very serious or exclusionary.

Maybe host game nights for 13 and Unders? Or have easy to play decks on hand so kids can learn to play with their parents or friends without memorizing tons of mechanics.

Congratulations Kate, you are our lucky winner. I’ll be reaching out to send you the RPG set of Die Hard Metal dice in Raw Steel Red.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts about how game stores can help build community.

Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway.

Remember, they are streaming every week at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames

Also, be sure to spread the love and give them a Like on their Facebook page.

In this episode, I’m talking to Melissa Li, former creative writer and world builder for Magic: The Gathering. I caught up with Mel right before she left Seattle. Mel moved to LA and is now a Senior Narrative Writer at Riot Games.

Mel talks about her creative process. New storylines are developed five to ten years ahead. So Mel can’t tell us what she worked on.

But Mel did work on the single player campaign for Duels of the Planeswalkers.

Also! Get on your Vorthos hats!

We talk about some lore and the current storyline with the Eldrazi, Sorin, Nahiri, Innistrad and Nicol Bolas.

Go say hi to Mel on twitter @SMelissaLi

You can check out her blog, EtheriumSculptor.tumblr.com

Mel has some great cosplay and she also makes some cool things like Aether ray guns and spinny thopter cakes.

Special thanks to Zeze Photography for the photo of Mel’s Sarkhan cosplay.

If you want to see them, I have links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org

Check out more of photos by Zeze Photography on Facebook.com/ZezePhotography

I want to thanks and acknowledge Mel again for her work creating worlds for the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.

I’m so excited to see her work in future sets.

Also, best of luck at Riot Games. Hmmm…. I wonder what Riot is going to be doing with a creative narrative writer? Perhaps a new game? Perhaps an MMO in the League of Legends storyline?

Anyhoos, I’m just excited for Amonkhet that’s about to be released.

We’ll all find out soon just how much of a jerk Nicol Bolas really is.

This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games.

Last week, Paragon City Games sent me Die Hard metal dice in Raw Steel Red for a giveaway.

I asked you to comment on my Facebook giveaway post about what you think an up-and-coming game store like Paragon City Games should do to support the players and gaming community.

Your responses are wonderful and I’d like to read a few of them on air.

Paul wrote: I would love to see stores build strong relationships with other stores in the region for scheduling, referrals, and the like. Stores are part of our community and the stronger the relationship between stores the better it is for players.

Robin write: I would have loved some classes on how to make a decent deck, especially how to build one with the cards I have rather than what cards to buy.

James wrote: Be sure to employ a judge or organizer for your events who is friendly, flexible, and sensitive to the broad range of players you will attract. Choose someone you trust and will allow to have the freedom to make store decisions on the fly that serve your customer service needs.

Adrian wrote: Have a series of local tourneys where the prizes are modern staples rather than packs or money. This should keep the hyper-competitive away and attract the more casual crowd.

Jordan wrote: Ask players for input on the events they'd like to see. Hold events at various times throughout the week--not everyone has a schedule that accommodates early afternoon/early evening events.

Many other listeners said that having a good atmosphere is important and also having private rooms to rent out.

And now, for the winner, chosen at random is…. Kate!

Kate wrote: Cater to the younger generation! I see young kids at my local shop all the time, and they get intimidated by the adults who are very serious or exclusionary.

Maybe host game nights for 13 and Unders? Or have easy to play decks on hand so kids can learn to play with their parents or friends without memorizing tons of mechanics.

Congratulations Kate, you are our lucky winner. I’ll be reaching out to send you the RPG set of Die Hard Metal dice in Raw Steel Red.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts about how game stores can help build community.

Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway.

Remember, they are streaming every week at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames

Also, be sure to spread the love and give them a Like on their Facebook page.

In this episode, I’m Shaun Penrod, creator and host of MTG Pro Tutor.

Shaun is dedicated to distilling down all the best tips from the pros and sharing them with the community with a goal of sending 1000 players to the Pro Tour.

Shaun has over 180 episodes where he interviews elite Magic players like Patrick Chapin, Jon Finkle, Conley Woods, Paul Rietzl, Ari Lax, Michael Majors, pascal Maynard, Reid Duke, and the list goes on and on.

Shaun shares his favorite tips for getting better at Magic and cultivating a mindset for success, both in life and in MTG.

Show notes for each of Shaun’s interviews are at mtgprotutor.com

Shaun and MTG Pro Tutor is also on Facebook and Twitter.

I’ll have all the links at Kitchen Table Magic.org.

This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games.

They care deeply about contributing to the Magic community.

They’re streaming Legacy every Tuesday night at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames

They’ve been awarding travel vouchers worth hundreds of dollars to whoever wins their Grand Prix Trails for the upcoming GP Vegas.

They also have a recording studio in their game store so that creators can make videos or a podcast.

No jokes! It’s furnished with over $3000 worth of equipment.

Paragon City Games also wanted me to share some Die Hard metal die cast dice with you.

So, courtesy of Paragon City Games, I’m giving away a set of them to you, the listener.

We’re giving away the RPG Set of Die Hard Metal dice in Sinister Chrome, a dark gray with Red numbers.

They look amazing and I have some photos at Kitchen Table Magic.org.

To enter the giveaway, tell me what you think up-and-coming game stores like Paragon City Games should do to support their local Magic players.

Send me your thoughts, short or long, just let me know. I’ll read a few of them on air next time and announce the winner.

I have a giveaway post on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagic where you can enter by commenting with your ideas.

Also! Remember to Like Paragon City Games on Facebook and support their stream on Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames with a follow.

We’ll be choosing an entry at random.

This giveaway ends Friday March 24th at noon Pacific Standard time.

I want to thank my new Patreon Supporter Alexander!

Wow! Thanks so much for your support Alexander.

You’re also getting a bag of those Magical Fish Crackers!

Up until this point, I feel like I’m just casting out to the ocean that is the internet.

I have no idea who’s hearing me.

But I know that Kitchen Table Magic fills up a space in the Magic community.

My guests and I are brining you never before told stories. Memories from the past. Meaningful insight.

And a connectedness through the medium of this audio show.

I put my heart every week into Kitchen Table Magic.

So it means the world to me when after I’ve been speaking into my microphone that something comes back to me.

In the form of a message, an email, a tweet, and your support through Patreon.

I’m quite sentimental, and I care about creating something real and tangible for the Magic community.

I want to thank all of our Patreon supporters: Brian, Markus, James, and Alexander!

And if you’re listening, and you think you can spare 25 cents a week, head on over to Patreon.com/KitchenTableMagic, and click “Become a Patron”.

Thanks to everyone for tuning in to this week’s show!

I’m always here to chat and answer your questions.

Email me: [email protected]

I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast

That’s where you’ll find me photoshopping random things.

The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and MTG cast.com.