Kitchen Table Magic

Let’s welcome MTG aficionado, and marketing professional, Andrew Magrini to the show.

In this episode, Andrew and I are going to discuss the possible marketing direction that Wizards of the Coast is heading in.

Andrew noticed an interesting press release from the Martin Agency, a big time ad agency that handles big time clients.

The MTG community has been vocal at times about where Wizards is taking the game, and there has also been a lot of speculation about the future of Magic.

For the past 4 seasons all of my guests have talked about Magic’s future as a digital game.

Andrew and I put on our ad agency and marketing tin foil hats to break it down for you.

This has been a fascinating topic for some time now. And since this interview was recorded a little bit ago, it’s interesting to see some of our predictions solidify as Wizards rolls out it’s strategy.

If you’d like to ask Andrew questions or continue the convo on Twitter he’s @A_Magrini

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Andrew Magrini.

Music Credits (in order of appearance):

The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED

Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious)

Patreon music:

Road Trip by Joakim Karud

Card Kingdom ad music:

Someways by Nicolai Heidlas

Paragon City Games ad music:

Clouds by Joakim Karud

Preview Clip:

Chill by Joakim Karud

I'm talking to advertising and marketing expert Andrew Magrini about what's going in Wizards of the Coast marketing. What could be in store for the community? We put on our tin foil hats and stare into the tea leaves about a recent press release.

I'm talking to advertising and marketing expert Andrew Magrini about what's going in Wizards of the Coast marketing. What could be in store for the community? We put on our tin foil hats and stare into the tea leaves about a recent press release.

I’m happy to welcome pro player, 2015 World Champion, and Class of 2018 Pro Hall of Fame inductee, Seth Manfield.

Seth is an incredible player, sweeping multiple GPs, crushing 2015 Worlds, and grinding almost every premier level tournament.

Even as a kid, Seth was a skilled player, playing in the Junior Super Series and earning several Pro Tour invites, even when his mom didn’t let him go.

Seth also loves to teach about the game, offering private coaching, and writing strategy for TCG player.

Seth’s recent Pro Tour Ixalan win solidified him as player that’s here to stay and change the landscape of competitive Magic.

Seth shares about his journey, and his pride as a father. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Seth Manfield!

Links:

Say hi to Seth on Twitter @SethManfield

Read Seth's articles on TCGPlayer.com

Music Credits (in order of appearance):

The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED

Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious)

Patreon music:

Road Trip by Joakim Karud

Card Kingdom ad music:

Someways by Nicolai Heidlas

Paragon City Games ad music:

Clouds by Joakim Karud

Preview Clip:

A Beautiful Mine - RJD2 (theme for Mad Men, see what I did there?)

I’m happy to welcome pro player, 2015 World Champion, and Class of 2018 Pro Hall of Fame inductee, Seth Manfield.

Seth is an incredible player, sweeping multiple GPs, crushing 2015 Worlds, and grinding almost every premier level tournament.

Even as a kid, Seth was a skilled player, playing in the Junior Super Series and earning several Pro Tour invites, even when his mom didn’t let him go.

Seth also loves to teach about the game, offering private coaching, and writing strategy for TCG player.

Seth’s recent Pro Tour Ixalan win solidified him as player that’s here to stay and change the landscape of competitive Magic.

Seth shares about his journey, and his pride as a father. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Seth Manfield!

Links:

Say hi to Seth on Twitter @SethManfield

Read Seth's articles on TCGPlayer.com

Music Credits (in order of appearance):

The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED

Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious)

Patreon music:

Road Trip by Joakim Karud

Card Kingdom ad music:

Someways by Nicolai Heidlas

Paragon City Games ad music:

Clouds by Joakim Karud

Preview Clip:

A Beautiful Mine - RJD2 (theme for Mad Men, see what I did there?)

Coming up in the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

That was World Champion and Class of 2018 Pro Hall of Fame inductee Seth Manfield.

Seth is a force to be reckoned with.

A skilled player even in his early years, Seth has been tearing up the competitive scene since 2013.

Seth’s recent Pro Tour Ixalan win solidified him as player that’s here to stay and change the landscape of competitive Magic.

Seth shares about his journey, and his pride as a father, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

Coming up in the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

That was World Champion and Class of 2018 Pro Hall of Fame inductee Seth Manfield.

Seth is a force to be reckoned with.

A skilled player even in his early years, Seth has been tearing up the competitive scene since 2013.

Seth’s recent Pro Tour Ixalan win solidified him as player that’s here to stay and change the landscape of competitive Magic.

Seth shares about his journey, and his pride as a father, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.

I’m excited to have on the show longtime pro player, thoughtful critic, and commentator of happenings in the MTG community, Matt Sperling.

Matt has been around the Magic scene for a long time and writes his popular column, Sick of It. He uses humor to make poignant remarks about the issues that are going on in the community.

I took this opportunity to ask Matt what he thought of the future of Magic, how pro players should be using their time, and what he thinks is WotC’s responsibility to govern the community we have.

If there’s one person in the Magic community I’d like to ask these tough questions to, it’s gotta be Matt Sperling.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Matt Sperling.

Links:

https://twitter.com/sickofit

https://www.channelfireball.com/author/matt-sperling/

Music Credits (in order of appearance):

Ad music:

The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED

Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious)

Patreon music:

Road Trip by Joakim Karud

Card Kingdom ad music:

Someways by Nicolai Heidlas

Paragon City Games ad music:

Clouds by Joakim Karud

Preview Clip:

Canals by Joakim Karud

I’m excited to have on the show longtime pro player, thoughtful critic, and commentator of happenings in the MTG community, Matt Sperling.

Matt has been around the Magic scene for a long time and writes his popular column, Sick of It. He uses humor to make poignant remarks about the issues that are going on in the community.

I took this opportunity to ask Matt what he thought of the future of Magic, how pro players should be using their time, and what he thinks is WotC’s responsibility to govern the community we have.

If there’s one person in the Magic community I’d like to ask these tough questions to, it’s gotta be Matt Sperling.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Matt Sperling.

Links:

https://twitter.com/sickofit

https://www.channelfireball.com/author/matt-sperling/

Music Credits (in order of appearance):

Ad music:

The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED

Our theme song is Play the Game by Antracto (Yes I bought the rights, if you're curious)

Patreon music:

Road Trip by Joakim Karud

Card Kingdom ad music:

Someways by Nicolai Heidlas

Paragon City Games ad music:

Clouds by Joakim Karud

Preview Clip:

Canals by Joakim Karud

Coming up on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic:

I’m talking to the thoughtful critic, Matt Sperling.

Matt is a long time pro player and commentator of happenings in the MTG community.

His popular column, Sick of It, talks about the tough issues, and says the things we’re thinking, but don’t feel confident to say ourselves.

But Matt isn’t just a curmudgeon, his hot takes are humorous and poignant.

I’ll be asking Matt what makes him tick, and what he’s really sick of, all on the next episode of Kitchen Table Magic.