Best Beacon Of Creation Podcasts (2025)

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Final Fantasy Tactics (Advance!) Set w/ Judge Bones 1:25:00

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3d ago1:25:00

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Passion project meets mainstream set release with Judge Bones's Final Fantasy Tactics Advance project. Started before FIN and reinvented afterward, we talk through all the components he needs to jumpstart this fun adaptation. Learn a bit about some classic games, brainstorm about advanced sideboards, and embrace our new Geomancer overlords. Meet Bo…

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What Great Founders Do Differently (That No One Talks About) 59:51

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In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, we sit down with legendary entrepreneur and investor Spencer Rascoff for an unfiltered conversation on startups, leadership, and scaling through adversity. From growing up on tour with the Rolling Stones to co-founding Hotwire and Zillow, Spencer shares powerful stories from a career defined by bold pivot…

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SOULJOURNS, July 12, 2025 58:17

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SOULJOURNS with Hummi, Bo H, Ziya, Omi, and Merman Divine Perspective: Comprehending ReligionBy [email protected] (Author)

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It Went Off Without A Hitch... Or Did It? (Opening day at Disneyland) 51:28

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Send us a text In honor of Disneyland's 70th anniversary, this week we are discussing the ups and downs of opening day at Disneyland! Opened on July 17th, 1955, Disneyland's inauguration wasn't without unique challenges. Listen in as we discuss some of the iconic rides, events and characters that remain beloved amongst Disney fans from opening day,…

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069: Tactics Tuesdays: The 5 Deadly Sins of Amazon 44:25

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Ever feel like your Amazon business is walking a tightrope without a safety net? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of Brand Fortress HQ, we pull back the curtain on the five most devastating mistakes that can silently kill your Amazon brand—mistakes we've painfully witnessed both with our clients and in our own businesses. The first dea…

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Finality Fantasy Challenge Review 1:17:58

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Your last chance on the battlefield! This month's design challenge is all about finality counters. Bring creatures back, but not forever. Added on top is a whole lot of Universes Beyond-style top down flavor! Tune in to hear about all the twists our designers found for this still-new mechanic. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t…

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I need a Beacon: Part 2 (Tower of Terror) 50:33

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Send us a text This week, we wrap up with exploring updates and the different iterations of the tower of terror. We discuss the differences and similarities of the ride in the international parks and the inspiration for Harrison Hightower from the SEA, a prominent figure in the Tokyo version of this ride. This weeks themed libations (see full recip…

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068: Tactics Tuesdays: Managing Agency Relationships 48:17

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The costly lesson of mismanaged agency relationships can create quite the hit to your brand. Mike shares a raw account of how trusting an Amazon management agency without proper oversight created a perfect storm of inventory problems that coincided with tariff changes—a mistake that will have a significant cost. Drawing from both perspectives—Mike …

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Dune ep 1 – The creation of Dune (update + replay) 1:04:11

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After a brand new intro with updated information about the plans for the Dune adaptation series, revisit Elysia and Luke's 2022 episode looking at the life and career of Frank Herbert, and how that led him to create the world of Dune. The backdrop to set the stage for next week's introduction to the original novel's first 10 chapters and overall wo…

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Dune Minute Podcast crossover – Dune: Part Two, minute 62: Mother Jessica 35:41

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Elysia drops an update about the Dune book breakdown series: watch the feed this Monday! And in the meantime, enjoy this episode from Elysia's appearances on The Dune Minute Podcast this week, checking in on a pregnant Lady Jessica (Rebecca Fergusson) and her very chatty fetus. Find the rest of Elysia's appearances (minutes 61–65) and the rest of Z…

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Live Design: Dual Lands, Novelty, and Callback 35:33

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In this live-design episode, Tim and Juliet tackle a templating question based on the precedent of Party, with some help from Banding and Domain. Along the way, they examine the role that lands, dual lands, and 1/1s play in the sequencing of Magic's gameplay, and how all that's best of dark and bright (Shadowmoor and Lorwyn) meet in the aspect and …

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I Need a Beacon: Part 1 (Tower of Terror) 54:31

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Send us a text This week we start a two part episode discussing the development, storyline and mechanics of the Tower of Terror. Opening in 1994 in Orlando, Tower of Terror was the first Disney ride to inspire a film, and terror in the hearts of ride enthusiasts! Listen in for more fun info about the Tower of Terror! Find the recipes for this week'…

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067: Tactic Tuesdays: Tariff Impacts: Finding Brand Opportunity in Crisis 35:53

19d ago35:53

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The business landscape has shifted dramatically with the introduction of new tariffs, creating significant challenges for e-commerce brands selling on Amazon. But beyond the immediate financial strain lies opportunity for those willing to think creatively and act decisively. Mike from ProTuff shares his brand's raw, unfiltered experience with tarif…

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APRS: ALL About It! A HR360 Replay pt.1 1:09:46

22d ago1:09:46

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The listeners have spoken—so I’m breaking my own rules and releasing this episode out of sequence. I’ve been getting a lot of APRS questions lately, and instead of trying to answer them all on Instagram or Facebook, I figured it was time to bring this one back. This is a replay from the HamRadio 360 podcast, where I sat down with Kenneth W6KWF to t…

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Cube Cube and More Cube! Washington Cube Champs Recap w/daisyama and zurishmi 1:40:29

26d ago1:40:29

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Washington Cube Champs is a two day event packed with cube draft! Not just a niche format anymore, cube has its own events and tournaments, including WCC pulling in over a hundred players! This week we've got a pair of interviews with players at the event, including a full breakdown of the cubes each of them played. Join Beacon of Creation's Discor…

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Okapi, Rhinos and Hippos Oh My! (Kilimanjaro Safari) 49:32

27d ago49:32

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Send us a text This week, we are delving into the development and experience of the Kilimanjaro Safari ride at Animal Kingdom, DisneyWorld. As an opening day attraction for Animal Kingdom, it is the largest ride at DisneyWorld. Explore the various animals seen on this ride, past storylines and side attractions incorporated on the Kilimanjaro Safari…

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Private Equity’s Guide to Board Meetings: Building Strategy and Driving Value 52:26

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Board meetings are a critical tool for private equity firms to drive strategy, track progress, and unlock value. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick explore how private equity boards operate, from setting agendas and assembling members to balancing tactical updates with strategic discussions. They discuss the importance of …

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SOULJOURNS, June 14, 2025 57:05

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SOULJOURNS with Hummi, Bo H, Ziya, Omi, and Merman Vision Unveiled, Exploring Eyesight, Part 2By [email protected] (Author)

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Souped-Up Keywords! Your Upgrades On Old Mechanics 1:13:09

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With Tarkir Dragonstorm winding up, we're following their lead and enhancing some old mechanics! Like going from Scavenge to Renew and Flashback to Harmonize, we asked the listeners to design some new mechanics based on old ones. Designing mechanics is one of the hardest things to do a designer, so check out the fruits of everyone's labor! Join Bea…

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Move Along People (People Mover) 51:51

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Send us a text This week we are deep diving into one of the most underrated gems of Tomorrowland, the People Mover! Join us as we discuss the development of this ride from the creation of its predecessor at the 1964 World's Fair to modern day adaptations and current iteration in DisneyWorld. Drinks of the week (find the recipes on our instagram @Ma…

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May B.C. Challenge Review 1:23:34

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Elders... be they dragons, dinosaurs, or Final Fantasy villains, they've always got cool abilities and an epic feel. This week we review your submissions to the challenge of designing new Elders creatures. Thrown into the mix is Juliet's challenge to include... the whole alphabet? Another great wacky mix of card analysis, creativity, and tangents a…

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Welcome to the SEA (Part 2): ...Leave a Little Stranger! 53:28

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Send us a text Join us for part 2 of our deep dive into the Society of Explorers and Adventures (SEA). This week we discuss the individual members of the SEA, their contributions, adventures and arguably dubious artifact collection methods. We discuss how the individual characters provide bridges to different Disney destinations, films and franchis…

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SOULJOURNS, May 31, 2025 59:31

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SOULJOURNS with Hummi, Bo H, Ziya, Omi, and Merman THE HEART OF INSIGHT…EVOKING DIVINE ILLUMINATION THROUGH OUR EYE’S LENSEBy [email protected] (Author)

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How Sound Resets Your Nervous System 2:05:17

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In this episode of the Magic Minds podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of sound frequencies and their potential for healing. Joined by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, one of the premier experts in frequency-based healing modalities, we explore how sound frequencies, from red light therapy to pulsed electromagnetic mats, have been scientifically …

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Design Crossover - Dragon Ball Z TCG (2000) 1:20:49

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Crossover eps take another card game, teach you the rules, and compare those ideas to Magic. What can we steal to use in our own designs? For this ep, our hair is turning gold, our energy is radiating from our bodies, and normal humans can't even see the speed of our punches. It's Dragonball Z! It's got commander-style face cards, a more spell-like…

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Private Equity’s Consolidation Strategy: Keys to Success in Fragmented Markets 40:58

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Consolidation strategies are a proven way to create value in fragmented markets, but execution is everything. In this episode, Doug McCormick walks through the key principles of launching and scaling a buy-and-build platform, sharing lessons learned from a real-world example in the lawn care industry. Joining Sean Mooney and Lloyd Metz, Doug dives …

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Welcome to the SEA (Part 1): Come a Stranger... 34:43

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Send us a text Kungaloosh! This week, we explore the origin and ongoing development of Disney's not-so-secret, secret society, the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA). Join us as we discuss how the SEA branches and ties together Disney parks, experiences, attractions and even films! This week's libations are themed to the SEA (Follow us on i…

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Lore Detectives! They Made the Pack, Can We Order It?! 1:18:23

2M ago1:18:23

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This one is for the flavor text lovers! Tim and Juliet have to dissect the flavor in this mystery pack from Peter. The pack's story has an order, and it's up to us to figure it out! Very much a Custom Magic episode. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com Moonshot's big chari…

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This Ride Is Wild: Part 2 (Big Thunder Mountain) 42:55

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Send us a text Join us for the second part of our deep dive into Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This week, we discuss the lore around the infamous Barnabas T. Bullion, the expansion of the ride to international parks with magic updates and an interesting medical study involving BTM. To find out more, just listen in! Check out recipes for this week'…

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SOULJOURNS, May 17, 2025 55:40

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SOULJOURNS with Hummi, Bo H, Ziya, Omi, and Merman Immaculate Perception: Spirit, Senses, DNA, Exploration of our immaculate sensualityBy [email protected] (Author)

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All About Quests w/Qirn 1:25:44

2M ago1:25:44

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Starting in Zendikar, quests have been a fun way to build towards a goal. This week's guest, Qirn, has been thinking all about quests for a Legend of Zelda set and has some ideas. Along the way we break down the challenges of designing quests and the cards that are like quests. A deep dive! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88V…

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Private Equity in 2025: Diligence and Value Creation Trends 49:21

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Private equity is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires innovation in both diligence and value creation. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick explore the latest tools, trends, and strategies that are reshaping the private equity landscape in 2025. The conversation dives into cutting-edge approaches to due diligence, i…

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This Ride Is Wild: Part 1 (Big Thunder Mountain) 47:23

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Send us a text Join us this week as we talk about the "wildest ride in the wilderness": Big Thunder Mountain! In part one of this episode, we are diving deep into the previous versions and evolution of the beloved Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Disney recently made a big announcement that we discuss at the beginning of the episode. So hold on to yo…

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Alien Space Survival! Outpost Zero w/IgnitedxSoul 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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We've got Beacon regular IgnitedxSoul, aka Dylan, on the pod this week! The topic is Outpost Zero, a sci-fi horror set, but more specifically we're diving into some problem draft archetypes in the set. A nice mix of learning about the set and brainstorming ideas for designs! Check out Ignited's writing: https://www.dylan-tyler-ward.com Join Beacon …

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It's a Great Ride (Great Movie Ride) 1:05:45

2M ago1:05:45

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Send us a text This week we are deep diving into the now defunct ride, Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios. One of the original opening day rides for then MGM studios, Great Movie Ride closed in 2017 and is now the stuff of myth and legend. Listen along as we explore the evolution of this ride, the various scenes displayed and the magic touches t…

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SOULJOURNS, May 3, 2025 56:16

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SOULJOURNS with Hummi, Bo H, Ziya, Omi, and Merman Devine Feminine and Masculine, Part 2. Exploring Immaculate Conception and the Mysteries of Procreation.By [email protected] (Author)

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Trick the Hosts! April Fools Design Challenge 1:25:23

2M ago1:25:23

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Don't miss this ep! Our listeners each sent us one of two things: either a custom card (of any design) or a real card with the name and types changed. The job for us hosts is to guess which is which, and you can play along! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com…

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066: Tactic Tuesdays: Should I Hire An Amazon Agency? 44:08

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Deciding whether to hire an Amazon agency is a pivotal choice for sellers, and this conversation offers a 360-degree view from people who have lived it. Drawing from experiences as agency owners, agency employees, and brand operators who've hired multiple agencies, we unpack the crucial factors to consider before signing any contracts. Does hiring …

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Private Equity’s Response to Tariffs: Insights with Beacon Global Strategies’ Michael Allen 49:47

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Tariffs are at the center of a rapidly changing global trade landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses. In this episode, Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick are joined by Michael Allen, co-founder of Beacon Global Strategies, to explore the state of U.S. trade policy, its impact on private equity, and how business…