Cardhoarder Podcast

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave share their hot takes on the Amonkhet Invocations.  Magic Online will now have 1v1 Commander leagues.  Will they be successful?  Other topics include GP Orlando, the Streamer Showdown, MM17 limited critiques, announcement day moved to June, and Amonkhet mechanics.   The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Grand Prix Orlando - 1:25 Streamer Showdown & MM17 limited discussion - 13:46 Throwback Standard Gauntlet take two - 22:07 1v1 Commander leagues - 25:03 Announcement day moved to June - 38:18 Amonkhet Invocations - 45:20 Amonkhet spoilers & mechanics - 1:06:41 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship. Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy. Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder David's Twitter: @DavidSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

The Cardhoarder Podcast is back from a week break.  Big news from Wizards came out during the bye week however.  Boosters packs are no longer given out as prizes on Magic Online for the constructed competitive leagues and have been replaced with treasure chests.  In the paper world, Channel Fireball will be the lone tournament organizer for Grand Prix events in 2018.  Other topics include going X-3 at a Grand Prix, requirements for making day 2, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com What we've been up to - 1:31 Magic Online prize changes - 9:10 2018 Grand Prix Organized Play changes - 37:20 Issues with Grand Prix - 1:03:04 Keeping your DCI/Wizards Account up to date Magic Digital: Next! - article by Neale Talbot Music provided by Terrible Spaceship. Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy. Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoar

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Dave returns and actually shares some positive opinions on the Magic Online Championship.  Josh Utter-Leyton won the tournament but the talk of the weekend was the change in coverage.  Does the Vintage Super League style of coverage work on this scale?  Modern Masters 2017 full spoiler was released.  Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave argue whether Wizards included too many money cards into one set.  Other topics include SCG Louisville now Team Constructed, the additions to the Pauper format via MM17, Magic Online Wishlist, and trying to figure out the origin of obscure words.   The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com SCG Louisville now Team Constructed - 3:38 Magic Online Championship - 5:35 Modern Masters 2017 full spoiler released - 33:00 New cards for the Pauper format - 57:34 Magic Online Wishlist - 1:05:03 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship. Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Dave is on vacation so Conor chats with Daniel Cahall from the Community Legacy League for a short interview.  Daniel explains the origin of the CLL and how the format has potential to grow online.  Conor and Nathaniel discuss all the Magic Online news of the week including the exciting spoilers for Modern Masters 2017.  Other topics include Jack Kiefer winning an online PTQ, the Throwback Standard Gauntlet gets taken down, and a preview of the Magic Online Championship. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Interview with Daniel from CLL - 1:04 Jack Kiefer from Team Cardhoarder wins MTGO PTQ - 16:00 Modern Masters 2017 spoilers - 21:02 Throwback Standard Gauntlet taken down - 34:39 Magic Online Championship preview - 39:52 Community Legacy League links: Discord group | Facebook | Twitter Sign up at Gatherling | Watch coverage on Pat Euglow's Twitch Contact Daniel @Bobofraggles or @mtglegacyleague MTG Da

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave highlight Modern Death's Shadow as deck of the week.  How did it evolve on Magic Online and will it stay as one of the best decks in Modern?  Wizards released another vague statement regarding Magic Digital Next.  The winner for the Pro Tour Aether Revolt playmat is announced.  Other topics include 1996 World Championship card eBay posting, Team Constructed Magic, MM2017 spoilers, and Twitch streams you should be watching. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com 1996 World Championship card eBay posting - 3:49 Winner announced for giveaway - 8:23 Magic Digital Next statement - 11:16 Deck of the week: Modern Death's Shadow - 23:49 Team Constructed Magic & SCG Baltimore - 41:16 MM2017 spoilers & full art basic lands - 49:36 Round table: Streams you should be watching - 1:06:25 Deck Evolutions: Death's Shadow - Article by Saffron Olive Magic Digital Next: The Next MTGO? - Ar

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave rejoice after hearing Nationals is back!  Are all the changes positive however?  Wizards decides to change the World Magic Cup format back to Unified Standard.  There are now Pro Tour Qualifiers on Sunday at every Grand Prix.  Other topics include no more in-store Grand Prix Trials, Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists, and goofy deck nicknames.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Giveaway trivia question - 4:10 Nationals is back - 7:24 Unified Modern cut from World Magic Cup - 41:35 Sunday PTQs at GPs and no more in-store GPTs - 52:51 Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists announced - 1:03:41 Pro Tour Aether Revolt playmat image Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder David's Twitter: @DavidSea89

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave critique the launch of the Magic Pro Tour Team Series.  Unfortunately the talk of Pro Tour Aether Revolt was a judge a call during round 8 of the tournament.  Will the shortcut rule be augmented in the future to clear up confusion?  Other topics include Dave's experience onsite at PTAER, PTAER team fantasy results, MTGO bug of the week, acquiring cards for week 1 on Magic Online, and a game inspired by Windmillionaire.   The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave's experience at PTAER - 6:43 Pro Tour Team Series critiques - 11:43 PTAER team fantasy results - 31:31 Judge call during round 8 - 34:24 MTGO Bug of the week - 1:05:22 Acquiring cards online during week 1 - 1:08:11 Windmillionaire inspired game - 1:26:35 Pro Tour Team Series leaderboard Pro Tour Aether Revolt Windmillionaire - MTG game show by Windmill Slam YouTube Channel Pro Tour Aether Revolt playmat image Music pr

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave analyze the State of Magic Online article.  Wizards makes an unthinkable change shifting the online release date to the Monday after the paper Prerelease.  Magic players were hoping to be reassured with answers for the safety of their collections.  Elaine Chase released a tweet hoping to reduce panic but Magic players continue to be pessimistic.  Other topics include MTGO Traders lowering their ticket price, thoughts on new MTGO events in 2017, video coverage expanding for 2017, and fantasy Team Pro Tour draft.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com MTGO set release date now Monday after paper Prerelease - 1:21 Elaine Chase response to MTGO panic - 14:00 MTGO Traders lowers their ticket price - 23:30 MTGO new event critiques - 39:25 Video coverage expanding for 2017 - 58:00 Fantasy Team Pro Tour draft - 1:12:00 The State of Magic Online article Music provided by Terrible Space

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave analyze the week 1 results from the SCGTour Standard Open in Columbus.  Dave finally got accepted into the Twitch partnership program!  Alli Medwin wrote an article outlining even further changes to the Magic Online UI.  Do the changes finally allow certain infinite combo decks to be viable options for competitive online events?  Other topics include Team Magic, Team Cardhoarder, Magic Online Wishlist request achieved, and the Ocular Automation Chrome extension which helps identify on screen card images for stream viewers. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave got accepted for Twitch partnership - 2:40 SCG Columbus and the Standard Metagame - 6:31 Magic Online UI improvements - 29:30 Magic Online Wishlist - 50:00 Team Magic and Team Cardhoarder - 57:40 New Chrome extension for Magic - 1:21:00 Brennan DeCandio's B/G Delirium Deck Tech Brennan DeCandio's Twitch Channel | bde

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave react to the shocking bans from Wizards of the Coast.  While 2017 has started off with controversial changes on the paper side, the digital side has also been shaken-up significantly.  Worth Wollpert has left Wizards and Chris Cocks released an article discussing the "reimagining digital versions of Magic."  How will Wizards restore customer confidence?  Other topics include FFL competency, no more online Prerelease, updates to Treasure Chests, and new single game draft leagues. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Standard Bans - 2:00 Is there a problem with the Future Future League - 12:06 Modern Bans - 27:07 No more online Prerelease - 35:24 New single game draft leagues - 41:33 Updates to Treasure Chests - 58:26 Chris Cocks 'Making Moves' article - 1:04:56 Worth Wollpert leaves WOTC - 1:23:58 Sam Stoddard's Latest Developments article on Standard Music provided by Terrib

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Kenji Egashira (aka Numot the Nummy on Twitch) joins the show to share his Twitch streaming expertise.  Kenji also shares the origin of the Numot brand and how to expand your personality.  Other topics include the 365 day stream challenge, 24 hour streams, partnership, sponsors, dealing with chat, positive/negatives of Magic Online for streaming, and what Kenji wants to achieve in the future. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com How did Kenji get into streaming? - 3:50 365 day stream challenge - 8:23 How to start streaming casually - 13:29 Suggestions for partnered streamers - 16:50 24 hour streams - 21:35 How to keep MTGO interesting and staying motivated - 32:18 Events that need to come back to MTGO - 39:16 How to approach sponsors - 48:52 Balancing chat, gameplay, and moderation - 59:20 Kenji's future goals - 1:05:07 Kenji's content website - Numotgaming.com Contact Kenji @NumottheNummy on Twitter or

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave explore a recent tweet from Mark Rosewater which hinted at Magic Digital Next.  Will it be another version of Magic Online or a whole new game?  Conor shares the community topics from over the holiday break while Dave and Nathaniel share their thoughts on Aether Revolt.  Other topics include holiday promotions, Aether Revolt Masterpieces, and Irish Russians.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 2:30 Mark Rosewater's Tweet - 13:20 Community topics - 29:40 Aether Revolt Masterpieces - 40:48 Aether Revolt Spoilers - 49:34 Paul Cheon - Stipulation Wife draft Seattle Seahawks Cassius Marsh vs Doug Baldwin at Cardkingdom San Francisco Giants Hunter Pence streams Magic Online Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @C

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave reflect on the most impactful changes to Magic Online in 2016.  Other categories include deck of year, favorite set, favorite mechanic, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Top 5 most impactful changes to MTGO in 2016 Honorable Mentions - 3:20 #5 Gauntlets - 8:12 #4 Redemption - 14:27 #3 New MOCS system - 26:37 #2 Treasure Chests - 34:34 #1 Leagues - 51:03 Deck of the Year - 1:02:23 Favorite and least favorite set - 1:06:08 Favorite and least favorite card - 1:11:45 Favorite and least favorite mechanic - 1:18:56 Final grades for 2016 and resolutions - 1:24:45 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder David's Twitter: @DavidSea89 | Twitch: davesea

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave rundown the new nostalgic driven online events starting in 2017.  Flashback drafts will now be leagues but not every week while Throwback Standard Gauntlets will fill the void.  Conor is confused about the Gleemox legality.  Other topics include deck of the week, SCG Players' Championship, and the status of new player event prizes.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com What is Gleemox? - 2:03 Magic Online Wishlist - 8:24 Deck of the Week - 22:55 SCG Players' Championship - 32:46 CLL 2017 announcement - 53:56 Flashback Draft Leagues in 2017 - 57:18 Throwback Standard Gauntlet - 1:05:46 Rich Shay Gleemox reaction Joe Lossett Players' Championship Debrief New player prize frustration Reddit thread Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave explore the general public's dislike for the current Standard format.  Do players naturally complain about the format or is this format actually flawed?  A listener email also asks the question, "Can the MTGO economy mimic the paper model?"  Other topics include the MOCS Open, Players' Championship Fantasy Draft, and sandydogmtg (Brandon Burton) continuing his hot streak.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Listener MTGO Wishlist request - 2:05 What makes a good Standard format? - 7:31 Can MTGO mimic the paper economy? - 24:19 MOCS Open - 42:35 Players' Championship Fantasy Draft - 57:11 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder David's Twitter: @DavidSea89 | Twitch: davesea

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Jacob Baugh joins the show fresh off his victory at the SCG Atlanta Invitational.  Jacob shares his thoughts on his winning Standard deck, Naya Aetherworks, and why he thinks Dredge is still a good choice in Modern.  Dave rundowns his experience at GP Madrid.  Other topics include the SCG Players' Championship, possibly excluding problem cards in future flashback drafts, the first MOCs Open, and Anime recommendations!  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Jacob's aspirations for the Pro Tour - 2:49 Atlanta Invitational tournament report - 6:00 Dave's GP Madrid experience - 20:03 Players' Championship preview - 24:38 Excluding problem cards in flashback drafts - 32:53 Preview of the first MOCs Open - 42:53 Jacob Baugh's Twitter: @JacobABaugh SCG Atlanta Invitational coverage page Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter:

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Nathaniel explains the importance of collectors on Magic Online.  Is improving the look of foils the key?  Two new segments are introduced this week.  First being a series called Magic: Before Online where the cast takes a look back at Magic culture 20 years ago.  Second new topic is the introduction of the deck of the week where Dave discusses his expertise with R/G Aetherworks.  Other topics include GP Chiba Top 8, Palace Jailer not being on MTGO, and whether WOTC is investing their resources into the unknown Magic digital platform. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 2:30 Magic Before Online: 1996 World Championship - 9:20 Deck of the Week: R/G Aetherworks - 15:23 GP Chiba Top 8 - 27:25 Palace Jailer not on MTGO - 31:15 Why WOTC needs MTGO collectors - 44:55 World Championship 96 Semifinals: Olle Rade vs Mark Justice R/G Aetherworks decklist Dave's Treasure Chest opening vide

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Dave is back from the World Magic Cup.  He rundowns his full experience with team Ireland and explains some of the flaws with the WMC tournament system.  Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave give a status update on the MTGO economy.  How will pack and treasure chest prices balance in the future?  Other topics include low numbers in competitive draft leagues, SCG Knoxville, and the price of Leovold, Emissary of Trest. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave's WMC experience - 2:08 Why was the format Team Unification Modern? 17:45 What is holding team events back? - 25:50 Progress report of Magic Online - 34:00 SCG Knoxville - 53:17 Make Team Unified Constructed Great Again - Numot Gaming article by AJ Sacher Enter the Battlefield: Santiago KYT's new podcast: The First Strike Podcast - Episode 1 In Response: A Magic the Gathering Debate Dave's YouTube Channel Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Kar Yung Tom (KYT) joins the show for a quick interview explaining why the Eh Team podcast has come to an end after 300 episodes.  Even with Dave in Rotterdam for the World Magic Cup, he manages to take a break from testing to discuss the latest MTG news.  Topics include the Standard showdown, Eternal Masters second print run, and the Frontier format.  Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave pay tribute to the Eh Team podcast by ending the show with shout outs.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 2:21 Interview with KYT - 11:04 Standard Showdown - 31:10 Eternal Masters second print run - 42:23 Will the Frontier format replace Modern? - 52:15 Shout outs - 1:04:32 Manadeprived.com The Eh Team #300 - The Gathering: One Last Time The Frontier format subreddit Erin Campbell's Twitch Stream Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murph

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave review all the recent updates for Magic Online Events.  Is the Community Cup officially dead?  Other topics include the banning of Peregrine Drake in Pauper, player run events, and the results of our first giveaway!  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 9:49 End of the Community Cup? - 17:07 Legacy and Penny Dreadful PRE leagues - 25:55 Peregrine Drake banned in Pauper - 31:43 Competitive Draft Leagues introduced - 37:26 Trophies, leaderboards, and the new Prestige Avatars - 49:04 Changes to Treasure Chests - 58:04 Drake Fall and a Mailbag - Gatheringmagic article by Alex Ullman Community Legacy League Dave's YouTube Channel Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder David's Twit