The Mana Pool

By Chewie Slate

Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournamen... more

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March 13, 2016 Episode 410 - Never Go Full Insect
It's preview time baby! Even though Shadows Over Innistrad previews don't actually start until next week, there are plenty of cards to discuss! And mechanics! And changes to returning mechanics! And Dirk is back! And Chewie is super excited about an upcoming set for the first time in like two years! And Mike has a beard! And Brian is awake! I sort of lost my train of thought there...
LINKAGE
All the GP Escape Rooms - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/shadows-over-innistrad-weekend-experience-recap-2016-03-08
SOI Mechanics - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/shadows-over-innistrad-mechanics
SOI Card Image Gallery - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/shadowsoverinnistrad
The disturbing story we mentioned several times - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/gaze-blank-and-pitiless-2016-03-09

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2h 29min
March 13, 2016 Episode 410 - Never Go Full Insect
Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
...more
2h 29min
March 06, 2016 Episode 409 - Stream of Consciousness
This episode is a weird one. Dirk is on vacation, unbeknownst to us. We thought it was next week. The big Shadows countdown reveal was lame, so that didn't take up much of the show. We didn't have terribly much planned for this episode other than a few loose ideas and taking Mike's Hedron Alignment deck Out of the Deck Box.
Luckily, we turned complaining about the Wizards website into a pretty good conversation. Out of the Deck Box led organically into several good discussions about how and why we play Magic. The Eternal Masters announcement led to a rambling rant/talk about the Reserved List and its implications. And then the final thoughts were rambling and out there as usual. So let us know what you think about...just any of that!
LINKAGE
Shadows Over Innistrad page - http://magic.wizards.com/en/content/shadows-over-innistrad
Werewolf Planeswalker - http://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planeswalkers/arlinn-kord
Mike's Hedron Alignment Deck - http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ktk-bfz-ori-hedron-alignment/
Reserved List - http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Reserved_List
FTV: Lore - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-vault-lore-2016-02-29

Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/themanapool
Intro & Outro Music – Diamond by Swift – https://myspace.com/swiftband
This episode’s post: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-409
Check out our archive at http://themanapool.com/category/podcast
Email us at [email protected]
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The Mana Pool
PO Box 2257
Kernersville, NC 27285
Brought to you by Mana Pool Productions
...more
2h 7min
March 06, 2016 Episode 409 - Stream of Consciousness
Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
...more
2h 7min
February 29, 2016 Episode 408 - Wood of Bline and Iron
Yes everyone, the MTG RPG material will be available for everyone in the future. We promise! We'll get it to you when it's ready. Now please stop asking!
This episode begins with a wee bit of email feedback, then some news, then we get into the main topic! We're finishing up our Mythic Conscription of Kamigawa block by poking at Saviors. This set is definitely a weird one with its legendary spells, its flippy enchantment guys, and its lame horse spirit things. Buh!
After we're done with that, things take a bit of a turn when Dirk's final thought leads us into a conversation that lasts longer than Dirk himself does. It's a serious topic, so pay attention.
LINKAGE
We made the Daily Update on the WotC website! - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/daily-magic-update/update-2016-02-22
Then we made it again the next day! - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/daily-magic-update/update-2016-02-23
Conspiracy 2 announced - http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-conspiracy-2

Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/themanapool
Intro & Outro Music – Diamond by Swift – https://myspace.com/swiftband
This episode’s post: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-408
Check out our archive at http://themanapool.com/category/podcast
Email us at [email protected]
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Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheManaPool
Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheManaPool
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The Mana Pool
PO Box 2257
Kernersville, NC 27285
Brought to you by Mana Pool Productions
...more
2h 28min
February 29, 2016 Episode 408 - Wood of Bline and Iron
Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
...more
2h 28min
February 21, 2016 Episode 407 - Character Creation (MTG RPG)
The time has come! We're bringing back one of our most popular ideas EVER. This is also one of our most requested things to return to, but we were just unable. But now thanks to LOADS of work on Brian's part, it's time to do it again. We're bringing back the Magic RPG! Originally just a one-shot, Brian has crafted a whole new thing that will be a long-running, periodic addition to the show. In this episode, for instance, we're just doing character creation. Do let us know what you think, because we're planning on this popping up from time to time whenever Brian gets more things ready to go!
There's also a few bits of news of course. Eternal Masters, new Shadows Over Innistrad cards and mechanics, an upcoming charity tournament, that sort of thing. You know how it is.
LINKAGE
Episode 172 - Adventures in Zendikar: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-172-adventures-zendikar-live/
Hunter Burton Memorial Magic Open: https://www.facebook.com/events/855810764531913/
Eternal Masters announced: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-eternal-masters-2016-02-15
Duel Decks: Blessed vs Cursed with new Shadows Over Innistrad cards: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/duel-decks-blessed-vs-cursed-2016-02-15

Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/themanapool
Intro & Outro Music – Diamond by Swift – https://myspace.com/swiftband
This episode’s post: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-407
Check out our archive at http://themanapool.com/category/podcast
Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter at @TheManaPool
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheManaPool
Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheManaPool
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Cardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspx
Subscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool
Wanna send us something? Let us know first, then ship it to:
The Mana Pool
PO Box 2257
Kernersville, NC 27285
Brought to you by Mana Pool Productions
...more
1h 44min
February 21, 2016 Episode 407 - Character Creation (MTG RPG)
Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
...more
1h 44min
February 14, 2016 Episode 406 - Old Vs New: Zendikar Edition
The dorks are bringing back an old favorite by listener request! We're doing an Old Vs New of the two Zendikar blocks! The categories of comparison are Eldrazi, Planeswalkers, Allies, Lands, Mechanics, Bonus Cards, and Overall Theme. There's a lot of really good discussion about all of these categories and then some. You might be surprised by the time you get to the end. Be sure to let us know who you think should have won each category!
LINKAGE
The question of Eldrazi villainy: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-134-of-villainous-intent/
Brian's cryptic hint: https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/12/10

Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/themanapool
Intro & Outro Music – Diamond by Swift – https://myspace.com/swiftband
This episode’s post: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-406
Check out our archive at http://themanapool.com/category/podcast
Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter at @TheManaPool
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheManaPool
Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheManaPool
And Google+ too: http://gplus.to/themanapool
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Subscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool
Wanna send us something? Let us know first, then ship it to:
The Mana Pool
PO Box 2257
Kernersville, NC 27285
Brought to you by Mana Pool Productions
...more
2h 21min
February 14, 2016 Episode 406 - Old Vs New: Zendikar Edition
Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!
...more
2h 21min

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