Best Splash Panel Podcasts (2025)

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Commander Format Panel Shakeup 53:16

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12d ago53:16

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Connor and Sam discuss the end of year update to the Commander Format Panel, discuss Marvel Super Heroes and Lorwyn Eclipsed Preview cards, discuss the controversial crowning of a new Magic World Champion, and make fun of Wyatt for "spending holiday time with my wife and kids".

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Standard is Saved!? 54:24

1M ago54:24

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The gang is all here, and Vivi Standard has finally come to an end! Connor, Sam, and Wyatt ( ⁨@TypicalGeminiMTG⁩ ) discuss the implications for Standard with banning Vivi, Screaming Nemesis, and Proft's Eidetic Memory while leaving Agatha's Soul Cauldron OFF the chopping block. We then delve into the world of MTG Arena, gaining new cash incentives …

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Avatar Sings while Secret Lairs Stumble 40:54

2M ago40:54

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After a small delay... (my apologies), Connor and Wyatt discuss the surprisingly amazing Avatar set, re-litigate the Hybrid Mana in Commander debate, and delve into the insane website failure for the Secret Lair: Encyclopedia drop.By Connor Bright, Wyatt Slade

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MTG x Heroes in a Halfshell 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Spoiled by a food truck a few days early, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set has been revealed, Officially giving us the complete picture for 2026's lineup of Magic sets! Sam and Connor delve into the product offerings available for the TMNT set, what new and unique products you can expect, and go over whether or not they are worth your hard earn…

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Every Magic Set coming in 2026 ANNOUNCED 51:36

3M ago51:36

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By Connor Bright, Wyatt Slade

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Vivi's Lame Duck Standard & Lorwyn Eclipsed LEAKS! 45:13

3M ago45:13

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We got a major update from Wizards of the Coast! Standards Banned and Restricted announcement has been moved up and Vivi is in their crosshairs!!! Unfortunately that B&R won't happen until November 10th... Leaving standard in a very stagnant position until Vivi Orinitier catches the ban hammer. Connor and @TypicalGeminiMTG discuss what impacts this…

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Who Wants to be a Magic-aire! - Episode 100 Special 1:05:57

4M ago1:05:57

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They said it couldn't be done, and yet here we are! 100 episodes of stupidity and bad puns over the last 4 years! Sam returns for this special episode, where we put him through the trivia gauntlet to catch him up on everything that happened in Magic the Gathering whilst he was gone on his hike of the Appalachian Trail! It's Who Wants to be a Millio…

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S1E91 - Splash Pages recap: Terrificon chaos, panels, cosplay, and after-hours fun 2:14:20

4M ago2:14:20

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Splash Pages recap: Terrificon chaos, panels, cosplay, and after-hours fun Terrificon 2025 brought incredible comic book creators, cosplay, and unforgettable panels with Tom King, Mark Waid, Dean Haspiel, and more. Join Splash Pages as we recap the chaos, laughs, and heartfelt moments. From Galactus and Deadpool cosplay to Howard Chaykin’s panel st…

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Avatar Previews & the State of Design 1:07:40

4M ago1:07:40

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Hope you already got your fill of Spiderman! (Let alone Edge of Eternities) because it is already time for Avatar the Last Airbender!!! @TypicalGeminiMTG and I preview some of the new cards and explain the set's brand new mechanics! We also dive into Mark Rosewater's yearly State of Design. Discuss some of the successes and failures in the last yea…

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S1E92 - Ande Parks on Green Arrow, Extraction & 30 Years in Comics 1:54:52

4M ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Comics to Hollywood: Ande Parks on Green Arrow, Extraction & More Comic creator Ande Parks joins Splash Pages to discuss his 30+ year career in comics, from inking Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man with Phil Hester, to writing acclaimed graphic novels like Union Station and Capote in Kansas. Parks also co-created the hit Netflix franchise E…

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GenCon 2025 & Suffocation of MTG 1:05:02

5M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

I just got back from GenCon 2025! I go over what its like to play in a Regional Championship Qualifier event, partake in a Gavin Verhey Unkown event, and gush to @TypicalGeminiMTG about all the cool cards and cooler people I met! We also talk about how suffocating it is to be a Magic fan right now. We hadn't even gotten to the Edge of Eternities re…

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Edge of Eternities Set Review - Bonus Action ep. 13 1:16:33

5M ago1:16:33

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I sit down with @TypicalGemini to discuss everything you need to know about Edging, ahem.... Edge of Eternities! We go over all the draft archetypes, set mechanics, card styles, major cycles, and discuss many of our favorite cards from Magic's newest set! And all of it without ANY innuendo or pun.....…

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Skipping to Spiderman 1:06:00

5M ago1:06:00

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We've been Edging for an Eternity and now Wizards of the Coast slings some web right into our faces with Spider man previews! The very same week we begin the Edge of Eternities prerelease weekend! I also enlist the help of @TypicalGeminiMTG to discuss the most recent earnings call where we learn the Final Fantasy set had $200 Million in revenue ON …

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Final Fantasy Set Review - Bonus Action ep. 12 1:33:31

6M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

The best selling Magic the Gathering set of all time is out and in (some) peoples hands. It's expensive, its beautifully designed, and frankly... its worthy of being the best selling in some ways. @TypicalGeminiMTG and I break down the limited environment, the commander decks, and talk about some of our favorite singles from the set!…

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Final Fantasy Secret Lair is a Beautiful Failure 1:26:25

6M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

The Best Selling Magic the Gathering set of ALL TIME gets not one, not two, but three Secret Lair drops with gorgeous art. Surely Wizards of the Coast won't manage to screw this one up... right? Sadly we were wrong. Between 5 hour lines, products selling out within the first hour, lines pausing, scalpers galore, and no transparency; this will certa…

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220 TCG Player Employees Laid off by Ebay 58:05

7M ago58:05

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Ladies and Gentlemen it is not a fun one today. Ebay, who bought TCG Player in 2022, is laying off all of the employees in their Syracuse, New York warehouse, and moving the entire operation to Kentucky. Seemingly in an attempt to stop the Unionization efforts from the Syracuse TCG Player Employees! @TypicalGeminiMTG and I discuss the ramifications…

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They are PUSHING Final Fantasy! 59:33

7M ago59:33

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Between the Through the Ages bonus sheet being available in 1/3 of all play boosters and in EVERY collector booster, The best value in secret lair drops we've seen in what feels like years, AND the general card quality for the set; Final Fantasy is shaping up to be the most pushed set in a long time! But is that a good thing? @TypicalGeminiMTG sits…

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Did they make MTG Arena BETTER?! 48:18

8M ago48:18

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Yet again we find ourselves hit by the sadness that is make set debut's and showcases happening after we post to Patreon but before the free feeds... Alas, we trudge on through a major Magic the Gathering Arena update that provides many quality of life improvements to the card economy when collecting cards for new sets, and utilizing new card style…

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Tarkir Dragonstorm Review - Bonus Action ep. 11 1:10:53

8M ago1:10:53

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Tarkir Dragonstorm is THE Magic set of the year! The one set being heralded as the only magic set of the year that FEELS like a magic set, and on one of the games most popular planes too! Connor and Wyatt ( @TypicalGeminiMTG ) break down all the sets mechanics, card cycles, and point out some of their favorite cards from the adored Tarkir Dragonsto…

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Final Fantasy is now the Best Selling Magic Set?! 1:21:42

8M ago1:21:42

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The news kept coming in hot and heavy these last two weeks. The Q1 earnings call isn't just boring statistics, we have confirmation that Final Fantasy Universes Beyond is Magic's besting selling set of all time! Over one month before its release! We also dive into Commander's recent Unbannings and updates to the Commander Bracket Beta system includ…

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Deadpool LEAKS Final Fantasy Magic Cards! 51:01

9M ago51:01

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In Classic Wizards of the Coast fashion, some Final Fantasy Starter Kits found their way into the hads of Brazilian consumers... two months before the street date!!! @TypicalGeminiMTG and I discuss how WotC would let this happen AGAIN, and how they handled this situation, compared to when we had the Pinkertons sent to a YouTuber's house! We also br…

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D&D Virtual Table Top on Ice - Dual's & Mana Dork's Podcast ep. 89 1:15:55

9M ago1:15:55

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Wizards of the Coast has been developing a 3D virtual table top game for Dungeons & Dragons for years and after the Beta release in February... 90% of the Project Sigil development team has been laid off and the product is seemingly dead in the water. We also get to bring in Wyatt (@TypicalGeminiMTG) to the show! And just in time to go over what yo…

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Magic Sales are DOWN in 2024! - Dual's & Mana Dorks ep. 88 49:50

10M ago49:50

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We have Hasbro's financial report for Q4 2024 and the full fiscal year of 2024 and in a shock to nobody, Wizards of the Coast is the primary revenue driving entity at Hasbro, but interestingly, sales of Magic product are down compared to 2023! Additionally, Spongebob has some bad Secret Lairs, Commandfest's have been dated, and Sam is going away! (…

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Final Fantasy & Magic Con All Announcements! 55:17

10M ago55:17

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It has been a busy week in Magic the Gathering News! Magic Con Chicago weekend just wrapped up and thanks to the Preview Panel we saw some cards from Tarkir Dragonstorm (including a new Mox), art from Edge of Eternities, and the announcement of Avatar the Last Airbender being a full Universes Beyond Set for the end of the year! And all of that afte…

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Aetherdrift Set Review feat. @TypicalGeminiMTG - Bonus Action ep.10 1:30:48

10M ago1:30:48

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Have you ever wondered if you were too fast? If you were too furious? Aetherdrift will speed racer you into another plane of existence! The Dungeon Bros along with our good friend @TypicalGeminiMTG discuss the set mechanics and favorite cards released in Aetherdrift!By Connor Bright, Samuel Holcomb

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The Commander Bracket System is USELESS 1:05:15

10M ago1:05:15

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Commander Players! We get our first in depth look at the Commander Bracket matchmaking system. Gavin Verhey seems to think that this will improve the big problem of... what exactly? More interestingly, this comes alongside the "Game Changer" list. A list of 40 cards that the Commander Format Panel has identified as cards of particularly high power …

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Aetherdrifting to the Forgotten Realms! 1:14:25

11M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Aetherdrift spoilers are in full swing and we go over some of the cards we've seen so far, and discuss the two (yes, only two) commander decks! We also started recording mere hours after the newest Unearthed Arcana playtest is posted to D&D Beyond! We take a preliminary look at the 8 Forgotten Realms themed subclasses we got.…

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New D&D 5e is OUTSELLING the original! 52:56

11M ago52:56

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In the time since our break, not only did we miss the Artificer Unearthed Arcana, but we also got some very interesting numbers for the sales of 2024's D&D 5e revision. Outselling the original 5e in 4 months, what it took the originals 3 years! Impressive stuff. We also go over the Innistrad Remastered full set reveal, the D&D Slot Machine licensin…

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D&D and MTG 2024 year in review 1:31:26

12M ago1:31:26

1:31:26

The highs were HIGH and the lows were... very very low... But we brought on friend of the show @TypicalGeminiMTG to discuss the year that was 2024 for D&D and Magic the Gathering! We had a new president for Wizards of the Coast, we had AI controversies, we had the release of D&D 5e's major 2024 revfsion, we had Magic formats broken wide open then b…

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MAJOR Banned & Restricted Updates for Modern! 1:03:21

1y ago1:03:21

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The last Banned & Restricted update for 2024 was a JUICY one to say the least! Two Major bans for Legacy in Psychic Frog and Vexing Bauble. Jegantha the Wellspring singing the end to companions in most constructed formats. AND the long awaited banning of The One Ring and... Ampted Raptor(?) for Modern, as well as the shocking UNBANNING of Mox Opal,…

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Elon Musk wants to buy Hasbro! 1:03:21

1y ago1:03:21

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Does it really surprise anyone? Elon Musk wants to buy Hasbro to get access to the Dungeons & Dragons IP for his upstart video game company XAI... a game studio looking to make games using AI. Should we take his comments on X very seriously? The stock market sure did. We also dive into the upcoming D&D and Magic the Gathering Video Games, the 20 wa…

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Foundations Set Review feat. TypicalGemini - Bonus Action ep. 9 1:31:38

1y ago1:31:38

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Happy Thanksgiving! To show our thanks to you and the card game we love, we brought on our side-bro Wyatt (AKA Typical Gemini) to give our set review for the Magic the Gathering Foundations set! Being the last set of 2024, a 5 year standard legal set, and having some interesting non-standard legal cards in jumpstart packs, we tell you everything yo…

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The Internet HATED our Universes Beyond Take 55:23

1y ago55:23

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Who would've thought a lukewarm take clipped for shorts would make people so upset! But are they right about Universes Beyond? Are 50/50 Universes Beyond releases actually GOOD for Magic the Gathering? We also dive into the newly announced Secret Lair Commander deck 20 ways to win, the spiking prices of Foundations Jumpstart Cards, Hasbros Lawsuit …

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Magic X Marvel Secret Lair DISASTER - Dual's & Mana Dorks ep. 79 52:43

1y ago52:43

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OOOOOOOO BOY. Was anyone really surprised that the Secret Lair website only lasted 6 minutes before crashing for the Magic x Marvel drop? We certainly aren't. But there is much to discuss about the Limited run model for Secret Lairs, a brief recap of all the announcements out of Magic Con Las Vegas, and laughing at D&D Beyond for posting nearly all…

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EVERYTHING Announced at Magic Con Las Vegas! - Bonus Action ep. 8 1:17:55

1y ago1:17:55

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The Bros bring back the Bro from another... Mo? @TypicalGeminiMTG to talk about all the announcements at the recent Magic-Con Las Vegas! Foundations announcements, rules changes, universes beyond being legal everywhere, the slate of 2025 sets, and many many dumb jokes and bits abound! Stay tuned for the Foundations set review for a deep dive into t…

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The Marvel Leaks were real! 55:42

1y ago55:42

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The Marvel x MtG leaks we talked about a couple weeks ago were real! We dive into the full slate of Marvel Secret Lairs that will be dropping very soon, we discuss the implications of a Spider Man Magic the Gathering set separate from the rest of Marvel. We also dip our toes into some early previews for the 2024 Dungeon Masters Guide, a hilariously…

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Duskmourn Set Review feat. Typical Gemini - Bonus Action ep. 7 1:28:55

1y ago1:28:55

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The Bro's sit down with the illustrious Wyatt AKA @TypicalGeminiMTG to talk about the spookiest Magic the Gathering set, Duskmourn House of Horrors! How good is this set compared to the other best sets of the year, what are the core mechanics, and some of our choice cards from the set!By Connor Bright, Samuel Holcomb

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Wizards of the Coast OWNS Commander now! 1:11:34

1y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

So have a tumultuous week for Magic the Gathering, the Commander Rules Committee has given over control of the commander format to the design team of Wizards of the Coast! This of course is a massive change to how the format is run, but is the community concern reasonable, or are they as usual overblowing the negative impact of this change? We also…

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The BIGGEST Commander Banlist Update EVER 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

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We may have just gotten the biggest commander banlist update we've ever seen. Mana Crypt, Jeweled Lotus, Dockside Extortionist, and Nadu, Winged Wisdom all caught the Commander Rules Committee ban hammer. Dockside and Nadu were somewhat expected. Mana Crypt and Jeweled Lotus on the other hand were a shock. Many are now very upset with the massive l…

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Why did the cEDH Rules Committee Fail? 57:18

1+ y ago57:18

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The cEDH community in an attempt to self regulate their format brought together several major tournament players in the format to put forth a cEDH specific set of tournament rules/bans. This was met with widespread backlash both from the idea of cEDH needing a rules committee, but moreso from the fact the committee was only white men. And due to Tw…

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D&D Beyond is NOT deleting 5e! 1:04:04

1+ y ago1:04:04

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In a surprise to literally nobody, we find ourselves having to discuss a misinformed outrage, courtesy of an article on Wargamer! D&D Beyond is updating their content to reflect the new changes to the 2024 revision of the game. Despite the fact they are not, and never were, going to deleted the 2014 content, the people have been led to believe they…

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The BEST Magic Set you Can't Play!? 1:28:47

1+ y ago1:28:47

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In the Post-GenCon world we found ourselves with a copy of the 2024 revision to 5th editions Players Handbook! (Courtesy of Wizards of the Coast) In a months time it will be on shelves for you to enjoy, but what about the other 2024 D&D products? The DMG? The Monster Manual? Project Sigil???? To offset the fortune of the PHB, we were not the lucky …

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Wizards of the Coast's New President is ACTUALLY GOOD??? 1:20:05

1+ y ago1:20:05

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Check out The Proxy Forge for high quality custom Magic the Gathering Proxies! https://www.theproxyforge.com?sca_ref=5617924.rZxlhBjvwn Thank you for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! After much uncertainty, Hasbro has found a new president and leader for Wizards of the Coast! John Hight, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, has worked on vide…

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Bloomburrow Set Review feat. @TypicalGeminiMTG - Bonus Action ep. 6 1:39:32

1+ y ago1:39:32

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Check out @TypicalGeminiMTG out on YouTube for his amazing deck techs that are ACTUALLY budget (like $20 or less!) Bloomburrow's full release is out NOW and it is shaping up to be the best set of the year! We go over all the set specific mechanics, point out some cards and cycles of cards that are worth noting, and get wildly off topic from time to…

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NEW D&D Character Sheets and Bloomburrow Previews! 1:15:21

1+ y ago1:15:21

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Check out The Proxy Forge for high quality custom Magic the Gathering Proxies! https://www.theproxyforge.com?sca_ref=5617924.rZxlhBjvwn Thank you for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! After a week where there was so much information that we couldn't properly dive into it all, we are gifted with a calm week, giving the Bros some time to dig in…

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MAJOR D&D and Magic Previews! 1:44:17

1+ y ago1:44:17

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Check out The Proxy Forge! https://www.theproxyforge.com?sca_ref=5617924.rZxlhBjvwn Thank you for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! The universe loves to give us barely anything to talk about for weeks on end, only to infodump a MASSIVE amount of stuff on us all at once! The CRIT Awards is no longer going to be at GenCon after threats of viol…

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Magic the Gathering is getting out of hand! feat. @TypicalGeminiMTG 1:14:22

1+ y ago1:14:22

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We have our friend Typical Gemini on to talk about Modern Horizons 3, the state of Magic the Gathering, and just getting into our love of the game! You'll probably see more of him in the future as other mtg sets begin to release!By Connor Bright, Samuel Holcomb

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2024 D&D is gonna be GREAT! (Also NICE) 1:35:33

1+ y ago1:35:33

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Dungeon's & Dragons 2024 Revision may be the update that D&D has needed. They are posting videos daily discussing all the major updates to the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, and Monster Manual! We take the time to go over this first wave of announcements and get hyped for the newest version of the worlds greatest RPG! Assassin's Creed is…

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CRIT Awards Chaos with Ivy! - Bonus Action ep. 4 52:37

1+ y ago52:37

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Check out the CRIT Awards! https://www.critawards.org/ So we orginally wanted to discuss the Finalists for the CRIT Awards, but in classic Dungeon Bros fashion... It devolves into chaotic nonsense that is hardly related to the CRIT Awards at all. Ivy is a joy and be sure to get your votes in once the finalists are announced!…

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Wizards of the Coast hiring AI Programmer?! 1:21:43

1+ y ago1:21:43

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Thank You Proxy Forge for sponsoring this episode! Wizards of the Coast just can't help themselves can they? There is an UPROAR because of a Job listing for a "Principal A.I. Engineer" for their video game division. Is it that big a deal or are people just over reacting (yet again)? We also discuss the D&D TV series being dropped by Paramount+ and …