Best Chip On My Shoulder Podcasts (2025)

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17: Is Wellness Expensive? We Dig into Wellness Gadgets & Devices 43:32

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When it comes to wellness and trying to get all the latest things into your routine/regimen, it's easy to get swept up in everybody's marketing campaigns. More lasers! More whole body scans! More tests, diagnostics, assessments and supplements! We look at a few of these items, their typical costs and what other ways we might all be better served th…

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16: Are Brand Collabs Totally Evil?! We Investigate 41:48

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At this point, collaborations in the format of Lululemon x McDonalds (not real yet) or El Chapo x Samsonite (again, not real, that we know of) have become very familiar to us all. But what's really behind every collab and once again, we find ourselves asking, is this really necessary? Good stuff mentioned in this episode: The Age of Surveillance Ca…

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15: Americans Unite to Hate Meghan Markle's New Netflix Show 21:58

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We promised not to do too much celebrity content, but when Meghan Markle's Netflix trailer came out a few weeks ago, she nearly broke the Youtube comments section (64k comments and counting!) and the overwhelming majority of them were negative, and people's frustration with the Meghan and Harry narrative reached a tipping point. Americans tend to g…

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14: Fun & Light in a Dark, Dark World 52:28

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Hey guys! Don't feel like reading executive orders today? Doom and gloom (or unrestrained glee) about a new world order? What, you thought we would be exploring the impacts of 25% tariffs on your daily life? Maybe another time, today let's talk about trends that have gone viral over the years and what they are supposed to do versus what the researc…

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13: It's the Economy, Stupid (Or Something Like That) 25:15

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Happy 2025 y'all! And we're STILL here, talking about our favorite subject, which is how much money you're making. In the last episode (part 1 of this topic), we showed the data that Americans on average have decent purchasing power. And some costs have leveled off in recent years (healthcare) but are much higher than our say, European counterparts…

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12: We Can't Afford This House. Everything Feels Expensive rn 20:26

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If you've ever looked at lower cost of living areas on Redfin to see what is the most house you can afford in say, Tulsa, OK, and then remembered pressing reasons why you can't just move to the most affordable place, this episode is for you. We talk about why everything feels expensive and whether Americans really do have some of the highest purcha…

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11: We wanted diversity, we got milquetoast DEI 53:00

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We're back baby! Welcome to Season 2, the massive chips on my shoulder have evolved into wider malaise about the state of certain lofty goals we have for ourselves and as a nation. Let's talk about it! First up is life in the workplace and academia in pursuit of diversity, and how the path towards that worthy goal has gotten bogged down by selectiv…

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That's a Wrap on Season 1: Next Up, Super Duped? 10:12

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Thank YOU for listening. Your hosts wrap up the first season and say goodbye to these chips on their shoulders, while welcoming in the next set for Season Two. Everyone deserves peace, safety, and dignity. You can donate to World Food Program USA to help the most vulnerable in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Haiti and many other location…

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10: Short Story Friday: Everyone Has an Accent (Including Me) 5:33

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Short Story Fridays, where I explore the depths of my insecurities, hope you guys enjoy! That short "Iranian accent" clip is from comedian Amir K, check him out, he's hilarious: Amir K - Traffic Court Amir K - Instagram Also mentioned, Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English Have a question, like what you hear or want to send us a story…

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09: Conversation Starters and Questions We Don’t Need to Ask 30:38

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We talk about the well-meaning but awkward questions we sometimes ask each other. Here's a funny video that gets to the heart of "Where are you from?" Also mentioned, Dr. Derald Wing Sue, who has a whole interesting body of work around microaggressions. Have a question, like what you hear or want to send us a story idea? Email us! chiponmyshoulderp…

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08: Short Story Friday: Getting Real about Love You Forever by Robert Munsch 3:49

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Get the bestselling and tearjerking (for most people) children's book classic, Love You Forever by Robert Munsch Don't take my word for it, read the CDC stats on birth and fertility in the US We use Bookshop affiliate links, which support local bookstores with every purchase. Have a question, like what you hear or want to send us a story idea? Emai…

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07: Celebrity Fixation and the Ubiquity of Celebrity Content 43:21

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If you're in the US, you can donate to UNRWA You might enjoy the occasional celebrity content but you've probably had your fill of the endless celebrity gossip, Reese Witherspoon x Snoop Dogg collabs (idk if that's a thing but probably at this point), and total celebrity oversaturation in every aspect of our lives (MrBeast peanut butter wafers?!), …

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06: Short Story Friday - The Smooth Baritone of the Verbal Advantage Guy (in memory of Charles Harrington Elster) 4:29

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This week's Short Story Friday features inimitable transition music from the late 90s vocabulary building program, Verbal Advantage. The program almost veered into Stephen Covey/Dale Carnegie territory, but it was way cooler because it only cared about one thing: giving you a really kick-butt vocabulary which would, according to the author, almost …

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05: Are all CEOs Narcissists or Do They Just Present as Such? 40:54

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You've probably had at least one boss or CEO you've come across who is insufferably self-important, but is that the narcissism or is it just a requirement of the role? We consider the CEO, why they're a glass ball waiting to shatter, and why it's not so easy to replicate their success as they move to new roles. Show notes: The MBA Myth and the Cult…

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04: Short Story Friday - Ode to the Salmon-Colored Tract Home 5:33

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Another Short Story Friday: where we dive into the nostalgia of growing up in the boomtown age of mid-1990s Southern California and its sea of red-tiled, salmon-colored tract homes. Have a question, like what you hear or want to send us a story idea? Email us! [email protected]

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03: Hotel Side Hustles and Privilege, continued 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

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Chip on My Shoulder is a podcast of two people discussing ideas, the resentments they sometimes have, and how they're living and embracing life anyways. In today's episode, we continue the privilege chat and dig into private collections (what is that really?), hotels as a side hobby, attitudes around universal basic income and any type of cash tran…

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02: Short Story Friday - The Gym Bag Birkin 3:21

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We dissect ideas we've been holding on to around status in 5 minutes or less, beginning with the woman I would obsess over at the gym and her Hermès Birkin handbag. Have a question, like what you hear or want to send us a story idea? Email us! [email protected]

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01: We Chat About Privilege 20:47

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Chip on My Shoulder is a podcast of two people discussing ideas, the resentments they sometimes have, and how they're living and embracing life anyways. Join us on our very first episode, it can only get better from here! Show Notes: Who Picks the Next Kings of Tech? Have a question, like what you hear or want to send us a story idea? Email us! chi…

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Serum Visions: Episode 35 - I’ve Got A Chip on My Shoulder (And it’s a Jellyfish) 1:56:53

3+ y ago1:56:53

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we talk about reality... the reality chip that is. The newest jellyfish on the scene is blowin' o…

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Serum Visions: Episode 34 - Follow Your Heart 1:54:29

3+ y ago1:54:29

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we. revisit some old favorites as we take a whack at some new takes on Monastery Mentor, Tezzeret…

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Serum Visions: Episode 33 - Tie a Bow on 2021 1:42:14

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Note: The intro and the podcast content don't quite align this week for various reasons, so if you're interested in hearing about Mentor, Dance of the Manse, or Tezzeret stay tuned for the next episode. ---------- Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or arche…

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Serum Visions: Episode 32 - Brewing Control with 1stTurnNegator 2:12:30

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we welcome special guest Soren Wellman aka 1stTurnNegator to the pod to discuss brewing control d…

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Serum Visions: Episode 31 - Post Vegas Recap and A Brewing Vacation 2:05:34

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode Arun recaps his experiences in Vegas, although he didn’t come home with a Trophy he’s still the u…

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Serum Visions: Episode 30 - Crimson Vows and Guide Beats 1:51:12

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we take a look at some of the new Crimson Vow cards, will any find a home in Modern? After that w…

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Serum Visions: Episode 29 - Singing Midrange; Breach the Rainbow; Wayward Nonsense 1:47:27

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we welcome back Emiliano Sagasti, aka Morde to the pod to discuss advancements with Song of Creat…

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Serum Visions: Episode 28 - Indomitable Advances and Polishing Breach 2:08:00

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we discuss some of the turns that Indomitable Creativity decks have been taking recently. Zach ta…

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Serum Visions: Episode 27 - A Song of Storm and Squirrels 1:54:31

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we take another pass at some old favorites. Can Song of Creation take center stage after some of …

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Serum Visions: Episode 26b - Goryo‘s Sandwich with GrilledCheese - Gitaxian Probe #2 1:15:57

4y ago1:15:57

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In this supplemental episode of Serum Visions we welcome guest GrilledCheese to the broadcast to discuss the vengeance of Goryo, lament the loss of Seismic Assault, and discuss the complaetion of Urza’s Saga. The oil is within you now, prepare yourself. This is the Gitaxian Probe. ---------- Decklists: GrilledCheese's Asmoremrakiselbrand - https://…

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Serum Visions: Episode 26 - Has Dr. Combo Cracked Grinding Breach? 2:04:48

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we unleash the Underworld yet again when Arun weaves his tales of wonder and woe with updates to …

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Serum Visions: Episode 25 - Tool Boxing with Mordeka1ser 2:42:16

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we welcome special guest Emiliano Sagasti aka Mordeka1ser back to the show to chat toolbox decks …

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Serum Visions: Episode 24 - Getting Creative with Indomitable Creativity 2:15:10

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll take our usual look at the recent metagame before exploring everything that Indomitable Cre…

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Serum Visions: Episode 23 - Meta Churn Means Dusting off Old Cards 2:04:31

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll be taking a step back to examine the meta and rethink the way we build our decks and intera…

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Serum Visions: Episode 22 - Artifacts'n Taxes 2:26:07

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll be revisiting days gone by with a return to some Erayo and Taxes brews. Many of the new art…

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Serum Visions: Episode 21 - Challenging Yourself (Brewing in a competitive Market) 2:47:16

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll be talking about the many ways Modern has been affected by the release of Modern Horizons I…

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Serum Visions: Episode 20 - We Work in a Token Factory 2:15:58

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we revisit our good friend the Lord High Artificer with a slew of brews using the new Modern Hori…

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Serum Visions: Episode 19 - Cheating Bombs Into Play 2:16:06

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we speculate a bit more on the shape of Modern to come with another round of MH2 spoilers. After …

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Serum Visions: Episode 18 - The Format Down Under 2:20:55

4+ y ago2:20:55

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we give our first takes on the recent MH2 and Forgotten Realms Spoilers. After that we take an in…

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Serum Visions: Episode 17 - Bolas's Citadel? Citadon't? 2:13:34

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we look back at our last two weeks of brews and ask: Could Brian make the Citadel work? Did Arun …

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Serum Visions: Episode 16 - Omnath Doesn't Care About Your Feelings 2:11:11

4+ y ago2:11:11

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we check in on the rest of Strixhaven Spoilers and share our super tepid takes. After that we’ll …

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Serum Visions: Episode 15 - Back to the Mentor 2:17:39

4+ y ago2:17:39

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we see how things have been going iterating with the Grinding Station, Metalwork Colossus, Mystic…

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Serum Visions: Episode 14 - Combos In the Mist: Grinding the Ancient SilverGaak 2:18:20

4+ y ago2:18:20

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we check in with Dr Combo to see how things have been going with the Grinding Breach deck that wa…

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Serum Visions: Episode 13 - Boats, Plows, and Unpublished 5-0s 2:18:20

4+ y ago2:18:20

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we take a look in the rear view mirror at some of our Vehicle brews and what we learned about the…

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Serum Visions: Episode 12b - Enigmatic Incarnation with Mordeka1ser - Gitaxian Probe #1 4:09:51

4+ y ago4:09:51

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This is the Gitaxian Probe. In this supplemental episode of Serum Visions we welcome guest Mordeka1ser to the pod to discuss the first 5-0 modern deck dump after the massive B&R announcement on Monday February 15th, 2021. After that we go deep discussing the Enigmatic Incarnation deck that Morde has been developing with fellow brewer Davius Minimus…

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Serum Visions: Episode 12 (feat. Cavedan!!) - Vehicles: Rails Were Meant to be Broken? 2:20:48

4+ y ago2:20:48

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we welcome a very special guest, the one and only Cavedan to the pod to talk about our early expe…

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Serum Visions: Episode 11 - Kaldheim Arrives! 2:23:35

4+ y ago2:23:35

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll share our tales of wonder and woe after playing and brewing a bit in Legacy. After that we’…

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Serum Visions: Episode 10 - A Lesson in Legacy and Stories of Slag Fiend 2:00:59

4+ y ago2:00:59

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll recap and recount our tales of woes and wonder as we iterated on some projects from episode…

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Serum Visions: Episode 9 - Iterate, Improve, Enhance 2:14:28

4+ y ago2:14:28

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we’ll recap our experiences brewing with Painter’s Servant; will the plucky little scarecrow be t…

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Serum Visions: Episode 8 - Project Painter 2:11:56

4+ y ago2:11:56

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. In this episode we discuss the results of our budget brews, which strategies panned out, and which were better le…

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Serum Visions: Episode 7 - Budget Brewing Ft. Emma Partlow 2:08:17

4+ y ago2:08:17

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Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building. On this episode we check in with the team on what we’ve been brewing up since last episode before diving into our…

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What Nightmare's Are Made Of | The Coachella Couple | 43:10

5y ago43:10

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This is about one of the biggest mysterious when it comes to Missing Persons. The Coachella Couple.