Best Drafting Archetypes Podcasts (2025)

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REPLAY - Story Beats Act I 32:31

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Diving into the Writer Syndrome archive we're revisiting our Story Beats episodes from 2023. Using Save the Cat! Writes A Novel as a jumping off point, Russ and Tim do a deep dive into the Act I story beats, and reference how this methodology was useful in crafting their own works.By Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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Limited Resources 815 - Edge of Eternities Format Overview 1:12:05

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis launch into Edge of Eternities draft. The guys have been jamming, and they have thoughts on spacecraft, removal, do a few crack-a-packs and talk about some highlight archetypes as well! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR i…

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Episode 20 - Survey Mechan 24:48

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Edge of Eternities hasn't been kind to me, but one bright spot is the "differently named lands" payoffs have been sweet! I spend some time talking about pulling out of a slump, how to build decks to not flood, and finally why Survey Mechan and All-Fates Scroll are so much fun. UG Mechans - https://www.17lands.com/deck/46436fc2a4574e7f892fc578abe915…

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187 The Courier: Brunlo and The Golden Claw 1:21:59

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Nick reads the latest tale from the Courier who ventured out to meet some hairy friends in the Borderlands In the segments, Adam and Nick discuss the latest Sun Bear release in Tin Art a la Carte and then talk Over Under, baby edition. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE…

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Episode 19 - Gene Pollinator 29:19

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Talking about my lean, green, mean friend Gene! There's some promising historical precedence for cards like Gene Pollinator, so I'm talking through those as a backdrop before taking a look at some of the things Gene can do in Edge of Eternities. Whole pile of Gx 2-1s - still haven't felt like I've gotten one that's particularly great - https://www.…

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186 Puff and Ponder: Your Pipe Burning Desires 1:34:21

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss their top three pipe burning desires while also discussing those of the Galactic Get Piped Pipe Club In the segments, Adam ranks pipe shapes as Over Rated or Under Rated and then Adam and Nick try to beat the heat in This or That. Support the show PURCH…

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Limited Resources 814 - Edge of Eternities Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare 3:13:18

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare and mythic rare (plus two bonus sheets!) in Edge of Eternities! The guys go over them in detail so you know which ones to go for, and which ones to avoid as you work your way into the new format! This one has some curveballs thrown in there too! You can support Limited Resourc…

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REPLAY - Story Archetypes 18:21

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A replay of an episode recorded in 2023. Story archetypes are a great starting point for building your narrative. In this episode Russ and Tim discuss the seven core story archetypes that can be found in most fiction, how they can be used to create engaging novels, and how they used (or didn't use) them for their own projects.…

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185 What's Up In Smoke: The Smitty's Cigar Smoke Show Summer 2025 1:37:55

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam tells the listeners about his experience at the Smitty's Cigar Smoke Show Summer 2025 In the segments, Adam ranks pipe smoking items as Over Rated or Under Rated and then ranks musicians and bands in Blind Rank List. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER…

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Limited Resources 813 - Edge of Eternities Set Review: Common and Uncommon 4:22:40

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Edge of Eternities! The guys go over them in detail so you know which ones to go for, and which ones to avoid as you work your way into the new format! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresour…

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Episode 18 - 10 Hot Topics in Edge of Eternities 41:51

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The great beyond beckons - Edge of Eternities is almost here, and it's a challenging set to evaluate! I posit 10 big question marks I have before I get my hands on the cards, covering Spacecraft, fixing, and more. Plus - stay tuned for some secret bonus content.By Sam Pratt

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Limited Resources 812 - Final Fantasy Sunset Show 1:09:21

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do the sunset show for Final Fantasy! What started out a bit strangely ended up being one of the most well-balanced and well-rounded formats we've ever had. A classic! Hear the guys talk about Final Fantasy before we say goodbye to it! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: ht…

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Episode 17 - Summon: G.F. Ifrit 23:46

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I'm saying goodbye to a banger of a limited format - with one part grab bag (miscellaneous card eval) and one part format retrospective. UG Towns - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a0db8e045374966bb04ccda2bf8882a/0?view=deck Ethan's Steal-n-sac - https://imgur.com/a/S40hpcL BR ft. Summon: Anima - https://www.17lands.com/deck/62c98240248c46e7b0be000fa6…

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184 Pipe Lines: Forgotten Pipes and the Piperman 1:32:21

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick flex their poem muscles and write about reunited pipes, forgotten pipes, the Piperman, and a pipe at the ball game. In the segments, Adam and Nick choose their favorite pipe nostalgia topics in This or That and then build their Mount Rushmore of best sporting e…

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The Third Draft & Beyond 36:22

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If you've survived the second draft, congrats! But you still have quite a way to go on your journey, which brings us to the third draft and beyond. Refining sentence structure and word choice, incorporating beta reader feedback, eliminating crunch words and phrases, the drafts where the polish happens. In this episode, Russ and Tim reflect on their…

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Limited Resources 811 - Final Fantasy Draft Walkthrough 1:16:49

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do two full draft walkthroughs of Final Fantasy draft! The guys fire up a best-of-one and and traditional draft of Final Fantasy so you can see every step of the way through both drafts and get an idea for what the guys are liking in FIN draft! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page…

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Episode 16 - White Auracite 25:01

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White is the most aggressive color in FIN for sure. However, aggressive decks carry a different meaning than they did a few years ago. I take a look at some of the ways aggro has changed over the past couple of years, and dive into what my white decks of every color look like. F.I.R.E. Design article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/card-preview…

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183 Down the Rabbit Bowl: Nathan Davis of Greywoodie 1:49:48

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick sit down with Nathan Davis, the man of many hats but most recently known for Greywoodie Pipes and the Greywoodie Show. In the segments, Adam rates pipe social media Over Under topics and then answers a few Ask Adam Anything questions Check out the Greywoodie Sh…

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Limited Resources 810 - Seirkovitz on FIN, Staying Open in Draft, Vehicles, and Equipment 1:35:42

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome Serkovitz back on the show to talk about FIN draft and why staying open in this set is even more important than ever, plus do a crack-a-pack, talk vehicles and equipment, and more! Sierko on X: https://x.com/Sierkovitz Sierko on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sierkovitz You can support Limi…

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Episode 15 - Reach the Horizon 29:08

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This week I'm tackling a topic near and dear to my heart - splashing and multicolor! While splashing is somewhat of a rarity in FIN, there are plenty of spots where the third, fourth, or fifth color adds something great. What are our fixing options, and what types of cards ask us to stretch our manabase? Limited Level Ups manabase video - https://w…

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182 Smoke Seminars: Smoke Shop Etiquette 1:43:59

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss the proper etiquette in smoke shops In the segments, Nick is asked a couple questions in Ask Nick Anything and then Adam ranks his mor Hell Yeah Brother things. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER: Blu-Ray: https://getpiped.co/products…

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The Second Draft 36:21

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So you've completed a first draft of your manuscript. Now what? The real work begins. Writing is re-writing and the second draft is a heavy lift of fixing those major character and plot issues that creep in during that first vomit draft. This episode Russ and Tim talk about the trials and tribulations of the second draft and how important it is whe…

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Limited Resources 809 - Arena Direct Madness Plus Combos in Final Fantasy Draft 1:19:41

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis go over the kind of crazy Arena Direct event from the weekend, plus the Pro Tour, MagicCon Vegas, two crack-a-packs, and a bunch of cool combos and interactions from Final Fantasy! LR Episode Finder: https://datasavvy.xyz/LRSelect/ You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https:…

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Episode 14 - Black Mage's Rod 22:19

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Armed with a weekend of drafts from Magic Con Vegas, this week I'm looking at Black Mage's Rod. Which decks want Black Mage's Rod, and how does it stack up against the other black 2 drops? Game against Cuneo (UB) - https://www.17lands.com/history/12daee6c80754ff58649d1f9f56e98f3/7/0 My paper UB deck - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/p…

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181 The Draft Hole: Pipe Smoker Archetypes 0:47

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick go head to head in The Draft Hole, selecting the best pipe smoking archetypes. In the segments, they do back to back This or Thats: First about pipe smoking conditions and the next about hot and cold items/scenarios. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIA…

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Episode 13 - Sorceress's Schemes 24:13

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Sorceress's Schemes is a really sweet data darling from the first week of FIN limited. It's pretty obvious where it fits in (BR and UR), but why exactly does it perform well in those decks? Are there any other places we can play it? BR (from me) - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3048cce3f745424c882a6eb8b89cab07/0?view=deck UR (from Chonce on Discord) …

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180 Pipe Up: Avatar, The Last Air Bender 1:37:53

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Send us a text Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER: Blu-Ray: https://getpiped.co/products/battle-of-the-briar or Digital Copy: https://www.patreon.com/GetPiped/shop/battle-of-briar-pipe-smoking-documentary-690160 __________ Don't forget to subscribe/follow the GPP so you never miss an episode. We want to hear from you! If you have…

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Limited Resources 808 - Final Fantasy Format Overview 1:21:35

2M ago1:21:35

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis delve into the fresh new format with two crack-a-packs, three archetype breakdowns, single card discussion, and whole lot of nonsense! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brought to you buy Ultimate Guard! Check out the best ge…

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The First Draft 39:36

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The first draft, often called the "vomit draft," is one of the most important parts of the writing process. Once you type "the end," you can truly begin. In this episode, Russ and Tim revisit their first drafts and discuss the improvements they've made for their upcoming projects.By Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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Episode 12 - Sahagin 26:11

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In week one of Final Fantasy, I plumb the depths on what looks to be the set's strongest color - blue! After taking a look at what makes blue exceptional in formats where it was great like MID or MOM, I dive into blue's deep roster of commons in FIN. Uw - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d0e5adfda2f94965a153981565ae9210/0?view=deck Ub - https://www.17l…

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179 Sandblasted Banter: Burning the Midnight Oil 1:42:31

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick catch up and banter about the happenings in their lives In the segments, Adam rates various pipe smoking accessories Overrated or Underrated. Then Nick and Adam and choose between some thought provoking This or That's. Purchase Treasure is My Trade here. Suppor…

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Limited Resources 807 - Final Fantasy Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare 3:42:50

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare and mythic rare in Final Fantasy! The guys read all the words, and there were many, and come up with their conclusions about each card. This is a deep and varied set, complicated but looks like it's worth it, check it out on this week's LR! You can support Limited Resources on…

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Drafting Archetypes 218: Final Fantasy and Goodbye 40:32

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Sam jumps on the cast to talk about Final Fantasy and say goodbye Check out our sponsor Untapped GG at our affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=draftingarchetypes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/dr…

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Episode 11 - 10 Hot Topics in Final Fantasy 34:05

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New set! Ahead of FIN's release next week, I'm taking a look at 10 hot topics - either questions I want to answer going into set release, or things I'm most looking forward to trying. initial tier list - https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/8a24183713024103b9a9d53af1dca2ecBy Sam Pratt

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178 Echoes From the Bowl: Tales of Peterson Pipes 1:19:05

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss listener submitted Echoes From the Bowl, a series where people send us their best, funniest, or most meaningful pipe stories In the segments, Adam ranks his favorite pipe tobacco room note scents in Blind Rank List and then Adam and Nick talk their favo…

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Limited Resources 806 - Final Fantasy Set Review: Commons and Uncommons 5:07:38

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Final Fantasy! The guys try to pronounce the names of the cards while also discussing their relative strengths and weaknesses as well as giving them each a grade! Dive into this exciting new set with the signature LR Set Review! You can support Limited Resour…

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The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword 29:05

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The battle is on! Pens vs swords! In this episode, we explore the variations of the classic idiom "the pen is mightier than the sword." We discuss its fascinating history, discover who made it what it is today, and why pens shouldn't turn into laser swords.By Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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Drafting Archetypes 217: Wrap Up For Tarkir 35:27

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Limited Resources 805 - Q&A Episode for Tarkir Dragonstorm Cycle 1:32:40

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis answer questions directly from you! With one more week to wait until Final Fantasy comes out, the guys take a show to answer questions ranging from Magic-related topics all the way up to how to make the best grilled cheese sandwich! It's all here, wisdom, tomfoolery, and everything in between. Enjoy!…

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Episode 10 - Sunset Strikemaster - A Tarkir Dragonstorm Retrospective 23:28

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I take a look back at one of my favorite formats of the past few years! A retrospective not just on the format's vibes, but also some specific lessons we learned from TDM about limited formats in 2025. Maro's Play Booster article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/nuts-and-bolts-16-play-boosters Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdraft…

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177 Pipe Dreams: Sacred Pipes, Weary Watchers, and Pianist Plights 1:36:44

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick dream about tribal chiefs, a lonely watchman, and a pianist who lost his beloved. In the segments, Adam rates SmokingPipes.com topics Overrated or Underrated. In a new segment called "Hell Yeah Brother", Adam ranks the most "hell yeah brother" things. Support t…

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Drafting Archetypes 216: Abzan in Tarkir 43:08

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For episode 216 Sam goes over Abazan in Tarkir limited Check out our sponsor Untapped GG at our affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=draftingarchetypes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/draftingarchetypes⁠…

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Limited Resources 804 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Sunset Show 1:31:57

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis bid adieu to the latest stop at one of the best planes, Tarkir! 5 color dragons, RW aggro, and was there anything else? How did the mechanics fair, and what grades did the guys give the format? Find out in this episode of LR! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.…

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Episode 9 - Stormshriek Feral - How to Win in Best of Three 35:49

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This week I'm tackling a topic close to my heart - Best of Three! And not just how to sideboard. I take a look at the strategic differences between bo1 and bo3, and how to set yourself up for success in either format. LOL episode with Andrew Cuneo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDXKiF_o_YE&list=PLAGXhegLhLeixTP-sCye9muleOCu_aFfh&index=44 Play bo…

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176 Smoke Seminars: Tobacco Hydration 1:35:36

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss techniques to keep tobacco at the perfect hydration level. In the segments, Adam Blind Ranks various tobacco scented items. Adam and Nick then choose their favorite entertainment topics in This or That. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FORE…

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Research Methods 59:10

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Research is a key part of the writing process. Without proper research, building credible worlds, intriguing plots, and relatable characters is impossible. But how much is too much? In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss how their research methods have evolved from their first manuscripts to their new ones.…

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Drafting Archetypes 215: Temur in Tarkir 44:16

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Limited Resources 803 - Level-Up: The Most Common Leaks of Limited Players 1:18:07

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do a Level-Up episode about the most common leaks that current-era Limited players have. They go over five common oversights in depth so you can up your win percentage starting now! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is br…

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Episode 8 - Stormscale Scion - Tarkir Grab Bag p2 28:08

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Another grab bag! This week, I into depth on the allied color pairs, and round it out with some discussion on various rares and mythics.By Sam Pratt

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175 Brother to Brother: A Three Month's Journey of Piping 1:52:25

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss the last three months of Adam's piping and fatherhood journey. In the segments, Adam and nick choose their favorite piping lifestyles in This or That. Adam then ranks the animals he could not beat in a fight. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIA…