Best Lodestone Podcasts (2026)

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The Best Ways To Build Izzet And Mono-Red In Standard 1:40:46

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Gerry and Michael played some RCQs and learned plenty. Plus, Michael judges Gerry's Legacy deckbuilding skills.***patreon.com/gerrytpodcasttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/mwsMTG_Edited by: Conor O'Donnell***Music:Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi…

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Christmas Special 2025 - Q and A 28:15

7d ago28:15

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Merry Christmas! Answering listener questions as well as some long standing FAQs. Enjoy! Support the show Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscience Contact: [email protected] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.social Music Credit: Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Crea…

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Worlds Results And Standard RCQs 1:21:38

17d ago1:21:38

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As it turns out, Ancestral Recall is not weak.By GerryT Podcast

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Worlds 2025 (Avatar Limited And Standard) 1:22:58

27d ago1:22:58

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Gerry and Michael talk Worlds, which is Standard with Avatar and the limited Avatar format. Gerry has been playing a ton of limited for the Arena Directs and has found another format he likes. Sponsored by vaultgamestore.com!By GerryT Podcast

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Missionary Boros 1:25:17

1M ago1:25:17

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The deckname is exactly what you think it is.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitch.tv/gerry_t***Music:Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi…

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The New Astronomy [Johannes Kepler Part 3] 39:25

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After years of struggle, Johannes Kepler finally had the tools and data to wage what he called his “War with Mars.” Rejecting ancient assumptions he used Tycho Brahe’s observations to discover his first two laws of planetary motion. His New Astronomy not only redefined celestial mechanics but transformed astronomy from a geometric art into a true p…

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Let Me Not Seem to Have Lived in Vain [Johannes Kepler Part 2] 34:19

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In 1600, Johannes Kepler arrived at Tycho Brahe’s castle hoping to escape religious persecution and gain access to the most precise astronomical data in Europe. Their relationship was strained by clashing temperaments — Tycho’s secrecy and pride meeting Kepler’s impatience and ambition — yet their collaboration began to bear fruit as Kepler tackled…

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Michael Simonetti Top 8s A GP! 1:22:10

2M ago1:22:10

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Michael queued for the PT let’s goooooooooooooooooBy GerryT Podcast

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Bonus Ep: Lodestone Games Charity Event, Team Trios With Old Standard Formats 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Gerry sat down with long-time friend Andrew Lipkin to talk about the upcoming charity event in Minnetonka, MN. Mostly, they got all nostalgic about what the formats of the event were like: 2002 Standard, 2007 Standard, and 2010 Standard. More info on the event: https://lodestonegames.com/By GerryT Podcast

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Secrets of the Universe [Johannes Kepler Part 1] 42:49

3M ago42:49

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Johannes Kepler rose from a difficult childhood to become a brilliant but unconventional student, deeply influenced by his Lutheran faith, Copernican astronomy, and a belief in divine harmony within the cosmos. In Graz he developed his bold first theory, published in Mysterium Cosmographicum, which linked the orbits of the planets to the five Plato…

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Pro Tour Edge Of Eternities Preview 1:13:29

3M ago1:13:29

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WILL MATT COSTA WIN THE PRO TOUR???By GerryT Podcast

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OK Fine We Won't Talk About Standard Anymore 59:55

4M ago59:55

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Last episode, we reported that infamous cheater Mike Long joined SCG Orlando as "Michael Ringer", but that was incorrect. Michael Ringer is definitely NOT that guy and we apologize for the error. With a lack of Standard changes until after SCG Baltimore, I guess we have to talk about Modern.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% …

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Making Day 2 In Orlando, With Michael Simonetti 1:21:36

4M ago1:21:36

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Gerry sat down with Michael Simonetti to talk about his Orlando prep, how the tournament went, and tell fun stories.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/her…

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Gerry Reluctantly Goes To Florida 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

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Gerry already didn’t want to go to that state of Florida and the state of Standard wasn’t helping matters. But, it turns out that he is pretty good at this whole Cauldron thing. Plus, there’s a Mono-Red deck that looks pretty nice.By GerryT Podcast

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Almost Breaking Standard, Then Deciding Cauldron Is Better 1:16:57

4M ago1:16:57

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Gerry doesn't often keep secrets, but when he does, it's because he figured out how to build Scam in Standard. Sadly, it turns out there's a better combo deck in Standard.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com…

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RCQ Brewing 1:08:54

5M ago1:08:54

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Gerry had his first couple of RCQs and naturally tried some weird stuff.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/hereliesasianjon***Music:Mega Man 2 "Ending the…

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20250809 Gerry Podcast 1:03:52

5M ago1:03:52

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20250809 Gerry Podcast by GerryT PodcastBy GerryT Podcast

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EOE In Every Constructed Format 1:04:29

5M ago1:04:29

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Gerry has tournaments coming up in EVERY Constructed format. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/hereliesasianjon***Music:Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"Remix by…

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EOE Previews 1:06:50

5M ago1:06:50

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Gerry and Dave go over the Edge of Eternities cards, with an eye toward Standard and RCQ season. ***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/arenadeckliststwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon***Music:Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi…

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Yuna In Standard And More FF Limited Talk 1:21:46

6M ago1:21:46

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Gerry tries Yuna in Standard, but he and Dave have also been playing Modern, limited, and looking forward to Eternal Weekend.By GerryT Podcast

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SEVEN BANS?? 39:48

6M ago39:48

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Seven Standard bans mean Gerry and Dave are excited!By GerryT Podcast

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Pro Tour Final Fantasy, Part 2 1:24:29

6M ago1:24:29

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Gerry and Dave continue their Pro Tour coverage! Is Standard borked? Do we need rotation and/or bannings ASAP? Nah...***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/he…

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Pro Tour Final Fantasy, Part 1 1:36:23

6M ago1:36:23

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Gerry and Dave caught up once the metagame was posted, but before the action went down. See what they thought about Standard and Limited leading into the Pro Tour.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveSh…

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Tycho's World System [Tycho Brahe Part 3] 28:38

7M ago28:38

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Tycho Brahe’s observations of the Great Comet of 1577 and his discovery of atmospheric refraction led him to reject solid celestial spheres and reassess the structure of the cosmos. Seeking an alternative to both the Ptolemaic and Copernican systems, he developed a geo-heliocentric model in which the Sun orbited the Earth while the planets orbited …

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Dave Is Back! 1:19:57

7M ago1:19:57

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Between Final Fantasy limited, Final Fantasy Standard, Final Fantasy Modern, and Final Fantasy Collector Booster Box cracking, Gerry and Dave have much to catch up on.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_Da…

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Hven is a Place on Earth [Tycho Brahe Part 2] 21:08

7M ago21:08

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In 1576, Tycho Brahe was offered something no astronomer had ever received before: an island of his own. On the remote Baltic isle of Hven, Tycho set out to build the most advanced observatory in Europe. But just as construction began, a brilliant comet appeared in the night sky. For Tycho, it was more than a celestial spectacle: it was a chance to…

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A New Star [Tycho Brahe Part 1] 35:08

7M ago35:08

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13/06/25 - Episode was removed due to audio errors and reuploaded. Sorry! In 1572, a mysterious new star appeared in the sky, defying the ancient belief that the heavens never changed. Tycho Brahe, a Danish nobleman with a passion for astronomy, set out to uncover the truth. His meticulous observations challenged established ideas and sparked debat…

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Modern Affinity With Michael Simonetti 1:35:41

7M ago1:35:41

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Gerry and Michael took a last minute trip to Indianapolis, mostly because Mox Opal is a broken Magic card. The two played similar decks and Michael had a solid showing, so there’s plenty to talk about. ***Michael’s Twitter: twitter.com/smnttmtgpatreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/arenadeckliststwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerr…

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The Lodestone, the Compass and the Magnetic Earth 31:48

7M ago31:48

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In this episode we trace the early development of magnetism and the compass—from ancient Chinese navigation to the groundbreaking insights of medieval and Renaissance Europe. The episode highlights the work of Peter Peregrinus, a 13th-century scholar whose detailed experiments with magnets laid the foundation for future magnetic science, and Robert…

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RC Hartford Deck Selection 1:18:11

8M ago1:18:11

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Drake Hatcher is good, but still loses to Cori-Steel Cutter. What's an Izzet Mage to do?***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/hereliesasianjon***Music:Mega M…

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Making Sense Of Standard 1:04:29

8M ago1:04:29

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Gerry and Dave played some Standard, finished watching the RCs, and drew some conclusions about where they're leaning for RC Hartford. Plus, Dave did the impossible and won an RCQ!***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttw…

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Gerry And Dave Watch The RC 1:26:08

8M ago1:26:08

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After a busy week, Gerry and Dave finally got some time to sit down and record a podcast. Gerry had to hunt him down to it, but hey, it got done. Anyway, they hung out, watched the RC, played some Standard themselves, and feel like they know what their plan is for RC Hartford. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order…

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Izzet In All Formats 1:21:34

8M ago1:21:34

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Gerry and Dave are smitten with Cori-Steel Cutter and Izzet in both Standard and Modern. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitter.com/mattccostatwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/herelies…

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SCG Denver And Modern RCQs 1:19:29

9M ago1:19:29

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After a brief delay, the podcast is back! Life has been hectic for Gerry and Dave, but they both managed to sneak in some Magic time. After busting out of SCG Denver, Dave took an updated Dimir Frog list into a 5K. Meanwhile, Gerry played some RCQs with some experimental decks.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order…

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Matt Costa, The B&R, Plus What Could Be Unbanned 1:25:12

9M ago1:25:12

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Dave is a busy boy, so Matt Costa is subbing in this week, just in time for the B&R announcement! Hear what he's been up to, what he thinks about the announcement, and what he'd do differently.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter…

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Nothing To Do Until B&R 1:13:45

9M ago1:13:45

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Standard RCQ season is over and we need to see the B&R list before we can prep for Modern season, so what's there to do? Well, Gerry and Dave can easily yap about nothing for an hour. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rr…

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HBMO Recap 1:05:12

9M ago1:05:12

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Gerry and Dave went to Texas and played a bunch of Standard cards in older formats. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/conorpodonnell***Music:Mega Man 2 "…

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RC Charlotte, Gerry's New Record, And The HBMO 51:19

10M ago51:19

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Visit vaultgamestore.com for Tarkir Dragonstorm pre-orders, use code "GerryT" for 5% off!Gerry went to Charlotte for the RC, played a tiny bit of Magic, but has a large amount of thoughts on Modern. He might even have a new favorite deck. Before we get to that B&R announcement, there are a few other big Modern tournaments coming up, such as the Hun…

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Modern For RC Charlotte 1:02:59

10M ago1:02:59

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Gerry likes W/B, isn’t qualified, and probably isn’t playing any LCQs. SHOP AT VAULTGAMESTORE.COMUse code “GerryT” for 5% off!By GerryT Podcast

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071 prescriptions vs principles 33:13

10M ago33:13

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Mark talks about the differences between paint by number solutions and building on mastery of principles. He reads an essay on the topic as well.

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Domain Expansion 1:06:55

10M ago1:06:55

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Love it or loathe it, Domain is back on top in Standard!Gerry and Dave break down the Pro Tour and where Modern is heading.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.…

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Pro Tour Aetherdrift Preview 1:17:18

11M ago1:17:18

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After some personal news (Gerry won an RCQ + both him and Dave are headed to the Hunter Burton Memorial Open), it's time to look at the metagame breakdown from Pro Tour Aetherdrift! An initial look at the numbers might make the format look boring, but there's a massive "other" category with plenty of spice. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code…

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Gerry's RC Portland Report 1:37:45

11M ago1:37:45

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Gerry went to the Regional Championship in Portland and registered a deck where he found it difficult to answer the question, "What are you playing?" While often not a good sign, Gerry thought his deck was quite good. Dave had many, many questions...***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade…

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Michael Majors And The Tech That Never Was 1:34:37

11M ago1:34:37

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Michael Majors returns! Gerry and Majors are teaming up once again for RC Portland and they've been in the kitchen nonstop for a month or so. Together, they spent about a week on the spicy combination of Faithless Looting, Sneaky Snacker, and Flare of Denial, only to discover that Modern was overly hostile to that sort of thing. Ah, well. Some othe…

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Breaking News: Unfair Decks Are Winning In Modern 1:11:49

11M ago1:11:49

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I don't know why this keeps surprising us, but unfair decks like Underworld Breach and Eldrazi Ramp continue to put up solid results in Modern. ***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5% off your order or 5% bonus credit on trade-in!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry…

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Dimir Updates And Modern Shifts 1:23:09

12M ago1:23:09

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Even though Gerry didn't make it out to an RCQ last weekend, he's been trying to figure out how to build the perfect Dimir deck in Standard. Breaking it sometimes takes some... unique choices.Modern finally starts moving post-B&R! Overlord of the Balemurk and Eldrazi Ramp look like standouts.***NEW SPONSOR vaultgamestore.comUse code "GerryT" for 5%…

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Circulation! [William Harvey Part 3] 23:51

12M ago23:51

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At the start of the 17th century Harvey finally put all of the pieces in place. He had discovered that blood circulates through the body with the heart acting as a pump. Realising that he was undermining a millenia of Galenism, he set out carefully, working to convince his peers of his discovery. He made many public demonstrations to support his fi…

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Gerry Can't Close 1:29:38

12M ago1:29:38

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Gerry took his updated Dimir Enchantments to an RCQ and lost in the finals. Hear about his updates to the deck (including some very weird cards) and where he's going from here.***patreon.com/gerrytpodcastyoutube.com/g3rryttwitter.com/g3rryttwitter.com/_DaveShielstwitch.tv/gerry_tEdited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon***Music:Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"…

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Be Still My Beating Heart [William Harvey Part 2] 20:57

12M ago20:57

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In 1602, William Harvey joined the College of Physicians to secure his medical career, but behind the scenes, he was conducting bold anatomical research. Through dissections, vivisections, and innovative experiments on blood flow and the heart, Harvey began challenging Galen’s teachings. His relentless curiosity would soon lead to the groundbreakin…

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The One That Got Away 1:54:02

12M ago1:54:02

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Gerry and Dave built the best deck in the field for Spotlight Series Atlanta, but unfortunately, they fell a bit short on having the best version possible. Card availability ended Gerry's tournament before it began and Dave finished one win out of Top 8. Find out how they got from Esper Pixie to the best deck in the room!***patreon.com/gerrytpodcas…