Jonathon "Nikachu" Zaczek is a Magic YouTuber and Modern Merfolk Master.

0:00:10 who is Nikachu - from Merfolk master to all-around YouTuber

0:10:10 why Nikachu is so committed to Merfolk

0:16:00 difference in playstyle - Magic, poker and chess

0:19:45 edges to be gained in Magic from playing Merfolk

0:25:05 tournament notoriety and the YouTube tipping point

0:35:30 the YouTube endgame - how much is enough?

0:39:15 forks in the road - choosing to make videos above all else

0:45:09 on work ethic, time management, and complacency

0:49:44 "your number one priority is to make AMAZING videos"

0:54:21 shuffling PSA - mana weaving IS cheating

1:05:05 on controversy, hateful comments and why Mox Opal should stay banned

1:17:11 with platform comes responsibility

1:24:07 on the integrity of Magic judges

1:33:44 Nikachu doesn't like short-form video - here's why

1:35:56 why Nikachu is a 'lone wolf' creator

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