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How does one get to the Pro Tour? Practice, of course. Practice. But that's not all. A change of mindset is also required. Being the very best ain't easy.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Eric Klug, the Magic community’s foremost alter artist. Eric paints amazing alters, in the style of classical art such as Hieronymus Bosch and Alphonse Mucha. Eric has also reproduced art in the style of Terese Nielsen’s Guru Lands, and has a wide range including popular motifs from Miyazaki to Marvel comics.

Eric tells us how he got starting painting alters and what this art means to him. Eric also has a great love of Cubes and we talk a bit about it as well.

Go say hi to Eric on Twitter @klug_alters

Go check out images of Eric’s art at facebook.com/klugalters

Klug Alters on Blogspot

And if you want to have Eric alter a card for you, be sure to email him: [email protected]

I hope you enjoy my interview with the multi-talented, Eric Klug!

I want to take a moment thank all my newest Patreon Supporters: Neil, James G, and Aaron C.

James and Aaron both shared with me that they started listening in the middle of Season 2 and that they’re now listening to Season 1.

If you’re new to the show, please listen to Season 1. There are lots of interesting stories by your favorite ppl: Christine Sprankle, Wedge from the Mana Source, Brian Braun-Duin, Chris Pikula, Mark Rosewater, and Gerry Thompson, who if you didn’t know just won Pro Tour Amonkhet last week.

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I’m so moved by the generous support of Neil, James and Aaron this past week.

Thank you all so much. I’ll be sending out some cool stuff for you in the mail in the coming weeks.

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The Season 2 finale is coming up and I have a very special Patreon Supporter gift that I’m planning.

It was funny, I had to buy out a “somewhat hard to find card” my local area, cuz you know me, good ol’ skeezy Sam, buyin’ out all those old cards for my Patreon Supporters.

Anyhoos! I want to thank all my Patreon Supporters: Brian, James L, Markus, Alex, Trevor, Katelyn, Mark, Aaron M, Neil, James G, and Aaron C, for your generous support.

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This week, Darrel and Corey talk about the devolution of standard into a silly casino game involving big scary Eldrazi, Modern Counters Company, and share more of our thoughts on the Commander 1v1 meta.

Sean welcomes Greg back to co-host this week with a lot of discussion around the new standard metagame. How do we tackle Aetherworks Marvel decks moving forward and is there room still for competitive innovation? Will Marvel get an "emergency ban?" And is Glorious End the best thing Red can do against Ulamog? Join us for this week's episode and follow us!

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Matthew Pope started playing Magic during Scars of Mirrodin and his first Launch Party was Magic 2012. Innistrad was the first pre-release he attended (and ran) at his local game. He was taught by a friend in college (the last 2 years of high school) and has come a long way with 1 Grand Prix Top 8 which was a 2nd place finish at Grand Prix Barcelona 2017. Matthew lives in the United Kingdom.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matthew Pope when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep202

First Set

Scars of Mirrodin

Favorite Set

Innistrad

Favorite Card

Geist of Saint Traft

Early Challenge

Mulligan decisions. Matt noticed that even as he got better at mulligan decisions, he would revert back in high stakes games.

Worst Magic Moment

Matt attended a PPTQ and went 4-0-1. He wins the quarter finals and plays the best player in the room in the semi-finals. In game 3, Matt chokes and he missed the RPTQ invite. It was so close and the burn was real. Matt didn't attack based on a bluff from his opponent. Matt learned to play around what he should and ignore what he can't play around.

Proudest Magic Moment

Top 8 at Grand Prix Barcelona 2017.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Playing around cards when it doesn't matter/wont make a difference.

Also, deck selection without enough time to get good at it.

Parting Guidance

Don't let circumstance affect your fundamentals. Mulligan decisions are huge, so practice, practice, practice and don't forget what you've learned.

Connect With Matthew Pope

Twitter:@immagicmatt

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Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community.

Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com

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Episode 116 of the Unspoken Realms podcast, featuring Trespass by Michael Yichao.

Trespass is the seventh chapter in the Amonkhet storyline.

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This week, Jerry and Patrick sit down again with Tom Hepp (Negator77, Tom's Stream! ) and discuss the MTGO meta, how to attack it, and more. We also take a look at a spicy Planeswalker & Moxen deck and the new MTGO Legacy Challenge update

 

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This week, Durdles go to Dissention, go to Honolulu for a standoff, and become shocked at Design Team and the way things are being done

Commander of the week

Nikša: SideBoardless Tron

Igor: Alesha Swag Bag

Topics:

1. MaRo Introduces Play Design Team http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/160771962008/play-design

2. Blast from the Past - Dissension http://www.mythicspoiler.com/dis/index.html

3. Standoff in Honolulu https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/24lrp1/standoff_in_honolulu/

Outro - Yakuza 0 OST - Judgment

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Nikša's TappedOut http://tappedout.net/users/TerraTron/

Igor's PucaTrade - https://pucatrade.com/profiles/show/5663

Let's have a little controversy while discussing the controversies of Magic the Gathering. We also discuss some of my cube adventures as well as a little bit about the Top 8 at Pro Tour Amonkhet and then mention the 1v1 Content Creators Cup being hosted by The Card Bazaar and Jon Dunning! Let me know what you think! My email is [email protected]!

 

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1v1 Content Creator's Cup Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZgSVYq0yT4

The Card Bazaar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPKAZwHTRqP0hzYfWZiBuKA

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Corbin is tired from PT Amonkhet and Jason hijacks the start of the cast.   The evolving standard meta and best moment in player interviews are discussed. Someone gives Doug an excuse to talk about Pokemon.  Breaking bulk covers odd tokens and old core sets.  Jason talks about which EDH decks Amonkhet cards are influencing.

Douglas Johnson is our guest (@Rose0fthorns)

Jim Casale is our much less regular guest (@Phrost_)

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