Ponder

Finance might seem like a dirty word in Magic, but special guest Jason Alt helps explain what every Magic player should know about finances and managing their collection. We talk the finance impact of new sets and the importance of EDH. Speaking of Commander and EDH, Jason is a long time expert on the format and helped define an entire EDH philosophy.

A long time friend of both TJ and Melvin, Zack Kanner joins us this week to see how the early Standard meta is shaping up with the release of Ravnica Allegiance. Zack, a pro tour player, SCG grinder, and fellow streamer, lets us know what decks got better, what brews are popular, and what to watch out for in Arena. TJ also decides to spice up our #PonderThis questions with some rapid fire doozies.

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The full list of Ravnica Alegiance is out, and we can't wait to talk about them. Joining us this week is pro player/streamer/podcaster Jake Tilk, who walks us through his picks for the hottest constructed cards. And it wouldn't be a set review without our old buddy, Smooth Bruce.

Arena is pretty great, but how does it stack up to all the other TCGs out there? We brought in our buddy and TCG expert, Tucker French, to share his vast experience with the most popular TCGs. We ask him what Arena is doing better, and what it could learn. We also get some tips on applying our Magic skills to other TCGs.

Find Tucker French streaming at: https://www.twitch.tv/professorfrench

We're getting ready for MagicFests, but we're still kind of confused as to what they are. So we asked Nick Prince and Olivia Gobert-Hicks to discuss what they see as the possible future for these events, and what they could offer to players, cosplayers, casuals, and everyone. Then we ponder which planeswalker are smoochable. #SnogDack

The Magic esports announcement was so huge that we had to call in an expert to help us break it down. Keith Capstick is a writer for TheScore, a major esports news site. Keith helps us look at the announcement and predict how the next year will look for Magic and Arena. We wrap up by pondering how Arena might need to change, and what we'd call our Magic-themed coffee shop.

Twitter: @KeithCapstick

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Move over #KiblerGoogle, it's #PocketJudge Max Kahn here to answer all of our Magic questions. Max gives us the inside scoop on what it's like being a judge at events both big and small. He talks about why he likes to answer questions on Twitter, and together we ponder which Magic characters won't be getting their L1 certification any time soon.

Professional streamer, long time tournament grinder, and our favorite lil punk Tiffany Calandro joins TJ and Melvin to talk about her surprisingly long history of Magic competition, Arena play, being among the first into Magic Esports, and ... planeswalker pastries?

This week TJ and Melvin go over their experiences at Grand Prix Milwaukee, discuss their current favorite inclusions in Ultimate Masters, and prepare for Thanksgiving with a game from Melvin. Be sure to listen for information on a playmat giveaway! All before pondering your questions.

Five guilds go in, and White Weenie comes out? We talk with our special guest, GP winner and savvy brewer Zac Elsik about Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica. Zac gives us his impressions on the decks and the PT meta, followed by some great advice to potential brewers out there. Then we wrap it up by pondering our cast list for the first MtG feature film.