Best Shivam Bhatt Podcasts (2025)

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Casual Magic Episode 284 - Cas Hines 56:48

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1d ago56:48

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This time we're joined by Cool Stuff and EDHRec columnist Cas Hines to discuss the philosophies and joys of commander! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

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Final Fantasy x Magic: the Gathering Primer w/ Shivam Bhatt 1:54:35

23d ago1:54:35

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It's time to duel! The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is here and the hosts have been ripping packs and building decks. Kat, Nadia, and Eric are joined by special guest Shivam Bhatt to dive into the deep cuts, the flavor, the art, and everything about this landmark moment in FF and MtG history. Also, it's me; I'm the FFXIII guy who knows wh…

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RIP Xbox: Layoffs and Industry Fallout w/ Giovanni Colantonio 1:41:39

2d ago1:41:39

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Note: Microsoft and the Xbox brand remain subjects of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement for their complicity in the ongoing apartheid and genocide of Palestine. In the interest of journalism we've chosen to cover Microsoft's recent layoffs but encourage you to visit https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft for more information. In the …

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Interlude - Jeff Grubb Interview 56:30

8d ago56:30

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The endcap to Season 2 is an exclusive interview w/ former TSR designer, and current Elder Scrolls Online Senior Writer, Jeff Grubb. Jeff Grubb is an award-winning author, game designer, and world-builder. His extensive credits include AD&D’s Monster Manual II, Marvel Super Heroes game system, Unearthed Arcana, Manual of the Planes (1st ed.), Spell…

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Casual Magic Episode 283 - Pastrytime 1:01:52

8d ago1:01:52

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This week I'm joined by League commentator turned Magic Documentarian Pastrytime! We discuss the art of creating a new channel divorced from his huge previous audience, as well as why he finds old Magic compelling enough to create mini documentaries about! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime as well as my patrons at patreon.c…

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Defend Your Favorite Final Fantasy w/ Sena Bryer 2:03:31

9d ago2:03:31

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To celebrate our 4th Annual Trans Lifeline Charity Livestream, Sena Bryer of Final Fantasy XIV fame is here to fight to the death! Kat, Nadia, Eric, and Sena will enter the ring with their favorite Final Fantasy but only one can emerge victorious. It's a debate for the ages with hot takes that would make a purposely-inflammatory youtube thumbnail b…

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SAWLM Episode 62 - Portal Second Age 1:38:13

9d ago1:38:13

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This week our journey into intro sets continues with Portal Second Age! Witness the oddity of guns in Magic! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic was brought to you by our patrons at www.patreon.com/shivamandwheeler. Join us to gain access to dozens of hours of bonus content!

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Casual Magic Episode 282 - Stan! 1:31:10

15d ago1:31:10

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This week I'm joined by games industry legend Stan! to talk about his time working on D&D and Pokemon, and what Wizards was like when Hasbro bought them! Stan! and I have been friends for decades now, back when he was a Dragonlance designer and I was just a fanboy, and I consider him to be one of my mentors and inspirations. He also does an amazing…

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#157: Data goes to Pro Tour; Limited meeting for Team Cosmos 1:37:33

16d ago1:37:33

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Mr Sierkovitz goes to Vegas - in spirit only. I teamed up with Team Cosmos to help them in their Pro Tour prep and you can now see how it went. PT prep needs to be fast and efficient - as there are only few days between the set release and the competition. So this hypercondensed seminar goes through all cards in the set and tries to put as much con…

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2025's Best RPGs So Far, What To Look Forward To 1:47:56

16d ago1:47:56

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We're halfway through 2025 and if we were only judging years by the quality of their RPGs this would be a pretty good one! By every other metric; it sure is a year! This week Kat, Nadia, and Eric are recapping the RPG standouts of the year so far and predicting what hits we still have on the horizon! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Sat…

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#156: Early 17Lands.com draft data for Final Fantasy 1:34:31

20d ago1:34:31

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New set is here, and Final Fantasy looks from the early days like a potential all-timer for us limited folks. And getting into the nitty gritty of it should start with getting some fundamentals - what colors look good (spoiler - all of them), which color pairs should you be playing (spoiler - also all of them) and which cards overperform (spoiler -…

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Casual Magic 281 - Kat Bailey and Final Fantasy 1:12:08

22d ago1:12:08

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This week games journalist extraordinaire Kat Bailey returns to discuss her novice journey into becoming a Magic fanatic, and how great the Final Fantasy set is! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quivertime and Archidekt and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

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SAWLM Episode 61 - Portal 1:42:51

23d ago1:42:51

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This week the boys delve into the deep dark past of Magic and explore the strangest new player experience ever, Portal! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/shivamandwheeler. Join us for access to our discord as well as TWO bonus shows!

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Bonus: New Xbox Handheld, Persona 4 Revival, and Showcase Reax 32:24

28d ago32:24

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Editor's Note: While we opted to cover this showcase, we would be remiss if we didn't once again highlight the ongoing Xbox boycott A Persona 4 remake! An Xbox handheld! Some actual RPGs! But no Fable? Kat and Nadia react to the Xbox Showcase and speculate on what's in store in 2026. Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at …

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Casual Magic Episode 280 - Ken from One More Mana 59:02

29d ago59:02

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This week I'm joined by Ken of One More Mana to discuss his entry into the game (through highway traffic??) and the Mana Squad's approach to the game! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support!

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Switch 2 Impressions, State of Play and SGF Recap 1:32:32

1M ago1:32:32

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This episode is a Podcast Key Card™. To download the episode, an internet connection and enough free space in your Nintendo Switch 2 system memory or microSD Express card are required. Once the episode is downloaded, you’re ready to play! Kat and Nadia recap their Switch 2 experience so far, what RPGs to look forward to in the Switch 2's future, an…

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155: Final Fantasy Draft Skeletons 2:46:34

1M ago2:46:34

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I am joined by a motley crew of Limited sickos for our eccentric deck-centric set review. We look at some basic info about the upcoming Final Fantasy set and then present our deck skeletons - 40 card functional? decks in each color pair in order to showcase what we think is going to be good in the format. We look at cards in context, as pieces of a…

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Casual Magic Episode 279 - Andrew Mangrini 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

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This week I'm joined by my dear friend and cube enthusiast Andrew Mangrini to talk about community, cubing, cool art we've collected, and just general friendship vibes. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support!

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Elden Ring: Nightreign Review, SGF Predictions w/ Mitchell Saltzman 1:38:49

1M ago1:38:49

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FromSoftware's multiplayer Elden Ring experience is here and we're here to figure out exactly what it even is. Kat, Nadia, Eric, and special guest Mitchell Saltzman discuss this divisive new addition to Elden Ring and more on this week's Axe of the Blood God! Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at https://www.twitch.tv/blo…

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SAWLM Episode 60 - March of the Machine Aftermath 2:05:21

1M ago2:05:21

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This time the boys wrap up the March of the Machine story with a stub of a set full of really interesting and fun designs, and because there are only 50 cards, we hit them all! Shivam and Wheeler is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/shivamandwheeler. Join us today to access our discord and our seemingly infinite supply of bonus episodes!…

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#154: Card evaluation 1:27:07

1M ago1:27:07

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New set is upon us and we have an impossible task of figuring out which cards are grerat and which are traps without the advantage of having them ever in our hands. Data won't solve that problem but it can definitely help, by looking at the general trends in card power across mana values, colors, etc. Also we can look into the amazing #P0P1 initiat…

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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 13, 14, & The Funeral 1:09:55

1M ago1:09:55

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Here we are at the end of Dragons of Winter Night and Season 2 of the podcast. In these chapters the Knights of Solamnia hold off the dragon armies for a day, Sturm sacrifices his life to save the lives of those he loves. Laurana and Tas use the dragon orb and dragonlances to defeat the dragon armies. Laurana and Kitiara meet. It does not go well. …

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Casual Magic Episode 278 - Kate Elliott 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

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This week I'm joined by acclaimed fantasy author Kate Elliott to talk about Nicol Bolas, Ugin, and her new novel The Witch Roads! This is a fantastic talk which covers morality, spirituality, the spark of creativity, and more. Casual Magic is brought to you by Quivertime and Archidekt and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.…

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Console RPG Quest: Switch - Definitive Edition, Fantasy Life i 1:42:07

1M ago1:42:07

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The Nintendo Switch™ Family of Video Gaming Entertainment Consoles is dead. Long live the Nintendo Switch 2™ Family of Video Gaming Entertainment Consoles. Kat, Nadia, and Eric deliver the final judgement on the Switch's contributions to the RPG landscape. From Pokemon's bumpy road to Fire Emblem's revival to Square's blunderbuss, it's all here in …

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Casual Magic Episode 277 - CallieMTG 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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This week we're joined by Callie Shae, aka MagicNewGirl, to talk about our shared trip to the Aetherdrift PPR and her experience as a new player in Magic! I accidentally forgot to upload the audio file last time, so enjoy the double show! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.…

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Casual Magic Episode 276 - Justine Jones 55:52

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This week we welcome Magic artist Justine Jones to discuss her style and career! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

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The Future of Kingdom Hearts, Giant Bomb's Return w/ Mike Minotti 1:38:28

2M ago1:38:28

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You're getting 'Norted! And you're getting 'Norted! And YOU'RE getting 'Norted! Xakt, Dianxa, Ixerc, and special guest Kexim are here to discuss the old adage; "When Nomura closes one door, he opens another with a very large key" Missing Link's cancellation and Kingdom Hearts IV's new screenshots have stirred up conversation and Giant Bomb's own KH…

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SAWLM Episode 59 - March of the Machine part 2 2:08:57

2M ago2:08:57

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This week the boys conclude their trip through the epic mess of March of the Machine, and make a case for why more players should use battles! Shivam and Wheeler is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/shivamandwheeler! Join us today to get access to our discord and countless hours of extra episodes!…

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#153: Acing the open 1:36:30

2M ago1:36:30

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Sealed data - the title sort of says it all ;) - will edit later (or will I?)

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No Expedition 33 Mini-Map Isn't a Bad Thing, FF + MtG Reax, and Sakura Wars 2 in English 1:35:53

2M ago1:35:53

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The maps are mini but the discourse is maxi! Kat, Nadia, and Victor embrace their cartographical spirit this week as they discuss the pros and cons of the mini-map; Does EVERY game need them? Do NO games need them? At what point should you meet the game's systems where they are and adapt? Find out on this week's disorientingly good episode of Axe o…

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Casual Magic Episode 275 - Gavin Verhey and Commander 53:13

2M ago53:13

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This week I'm joined by Wizards Principle Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the Commander Format Panel and the recent changes to the ban list! We go into the mechanics of how the panel works and discuss in depth thoughts about the cards. Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver and Archidekt and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for yo…