Freshly Brewed is a Magic: The Gathering Podcast hosted by two of the most passionate deck brewers in the game: Frank Lepore and Ali Aintrazi. Join them each week as they discuss the latest goings-on along with their favorite cards that no one is playing...yet. You can follow them both on Twitter a…
This week Rob and I try our hands at designed four separate custom Magic cards based on Marvel Comic characters: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, and Captain America's Shield. Be sure to find us on Twitter or Facebook and let us know what you think of the designs, if you like this exercise, and who you'd like to see us tackle next! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
Here we are...again, talking about three more Standard cards that have been banned. Get the low down on our thoughts about the latest rounds of Standard and Historic updates this week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week we talk about the most recent Standard banning of Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath, and why it's kind of a joke. We also discuss how the Standard format has gotten itself into the mess it has in the past few years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
Zendikar Rising previews are flooding out the gate. This week we talk about some of our favorites, and why we think this set has some of the best mechanics ever printed to mitigate variance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week we discuss all things Historic, including the upcoming banning that has been announced for next week, a ton of brews we've been playing, and some of the cards that might not belong in the format. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
Wow. Another week, ANOTHER round of bannings. Will they ever stop? Four more cards banned in Standard bring the total up to a record breaking 10 cards. Let's discuss those, along with the bannings in Pioneer and Historic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week we talk about lots of set-related things! We talk about the Set Boosters that are being released with Zendikar Rising, we talk about Double Masters, and we talk about some of our favorite cards and new art present in the set. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
With new bannings seemingly every week, this week we talk about the latest round of them that affected four formats: Historic, Pioneer, Modern, and Pauper. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week we each pick five cards from M21 to answer five questions: 1) what card do we see as a possible organized play mistake, 2) what is a pet card of ours, 3) what card did we expect more from, 4) what card do we think will shine soon that hasn't yet, and 5) what card do we want to brew with next! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week Rob and I continue our M21 set review, including all the red, green, gold, and colorless cards in the set. Below is a list of the cards we're fond of, that we believe will see some amount of play. Red Bolt Hound Brash Taunter Chandra, Heart of Fire Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Pyreling Conspicuous Snoop Heartfire Immolator Kinetic Auger Scorching Dragonfire Soul Sear Terror of the Peaks Thrill of Possibility Transmogrify Green Azusa, Lost but Seeking Elder Gargaroth Fungal Rebirth Garruk's Harbinger Garruk's Uprising Life Goes On Llanowar Visionary Primal Might Quirion Dryad Ranger's Guile Return to Nature Run Afoul Scavenging Ooze Thrashing Brontodon Track Down Gold Conclave Mentor Experimental Overload Indulging Patrician Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Radha, Heart if Keld Watcher of the Spheres Colorless Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Solemn Simulacrum Sparkhunter masticore Land Animal Sanctuary Fabled Passage Radiant Fountain All Five Temples --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week we start our M21 set review, including all the white, blue, and black cards in the set. Below is a list of the cards we're fond of, that we believe will see some amount of play. White Angelic Ascension Baneslayer Angel Basri Ket Basri's Lieutenant Containment Priest Faith's Fetters Griffin Aerie Nine Lives Pack Leader Revitalize Runed Halo Seasoned Hallowblade Selfless Savior Speaker of the Heavens Vryn Wingmare Blue Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Discontinuity Enthralled Hold Frantic Inventory Ghostly Pilferer Lofty Denial Miscast Opt Rain of Revelation Rewind Riddleform See the Truth Stormwing Entity Sublime Epiphany Teferi, Master of Time Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Tutelage Unsubstantiate Waker of Waves Black Archfiend's Vessel Demonic Embrace Duress Eliminate Grasp of Darkness Grim Tutor Hooded Blightfang Kaervek, the Spiteful Kitesail Freebooter Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana's Devotee Massacre Wurm Necromentia Peer into the Abyss Silversmote Ghoul Village Rites Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Witch's Cauldron --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week we talk about what Jumpstart even is (we still may not know), along with what can possibly be done about a Standard format that never seems to improve. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
M21 previews have officially begun, and this week Rob and Frank go over some of their favorites. With brand new planeswalkers, spicy reprints, and format staples, inside you'll get both of their opinions on some of the hottest revealed cards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
This week Rob and I resurrect the popular Freshly Brewed podcast to talk about companions, and bannings, and what has been going on in Standard. Did banning Fires of Invention and Agent of Treachery fix the format, or were they merely banned-aids? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshlybrewedmtg/support
We're back with our traditional set review for Ravnica Allegiance, and this time we did things a little differently to save some time. Let us know what you think as we dive into the white, blue, and black cards! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week Ali and I go over the lifetime ban of Alex Bertoncini, along with some initial thoughts about Ravnica Allegiance and how, once again, Simic got robbed. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week Ali and I discuss the unfortunate issues that took place during our Twitch Rivals event, what could be done about them, and what minor issues I have with the client after playing in our first MTG Arena tournament. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Ali and I are both playing in the Twitch Rivals tournament this Tuesday on MTG Arena! Catch all the details along with our thoughts on MTGA and what we're looking at playing! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week we have a quick one for you as we go over everything that happened in the past week, from Ali at the SCG Con Invitational, to his win with Chromatic Black, to the Magic Esports announcement! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Welcome back to our second week in a row of the returned Freshly Brewed! This week Ali and I discuss Modern, the health of the format, what we can do to make it better, and what cards we believe can and should be banned and unbanned. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Yeah, we're as surprised as you are! But here we are! This time we go over what's been going on in our lives, and some of our thoughts on how Guilds of Ravnica has shaped up. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Twitch: twitch.tv/franklepore | twitch.tv/alieldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
They're back...again. They're trying things a little differently this week as the boys discuss the Modern unbannings and go in depth with Ali's Four-Color Ramp deck in Standard. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Catch them live at twitch.tv/franklepore! Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week the boys talk about Ali's HEX tournament win, alternative card games, the upcoming SCG Invitational, and some sweet Standard decks that have popped up. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Catch them live at twitch.tv/franklepore every Tuesday at noon EST! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week the boys talk about Ali's Top 4 at SCG Baltimore, exciting Unstable spoilers, and the two previewed cards from Rivals of Ixalan. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Are you all energized about Standard? Well Frank and Ali aren't. This week they talk about how they feel about the format, while going over some of the more obscure decks they've recently found that stand out. Grixis Thopters Jund Ramp Timmy, Johnny, Spike Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali return to talk about the end of Ali's reign as National Champion and the digital realm of collectible card games! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Despite an uploading delay due to Frank being stuck in a hurricane with no power, Episode 83 is finally live! More Ixalan thoughts before the set review! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Ixalan is coming. This week Frank and Ali discuss what they've seen so far, their initial thoughts, and how they feel about some other recent Magic news.. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week Frank and Ali discuss the merits of digital card games and why card games other than Magic may have taken such a large part of the market share. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Pro Tour Hour of Devastation has come and gone and Ali and Frank are eager to talk about the results. While red decks may seem to be the dominant force in Standard, does something sweeter lurk just below the surface? Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Better late than never, amirite? Frank and Ali conclude their Hour of Devastation set review, going over all the green, multicolor, artifact, and land cards in the set, along with ranking their constructability. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali continue their Hour of Devastation set review, this time going over all the black and red cards in the set, along with ranking their constructability. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali are back with their traditional set review, this time for Hour of Devastation. In this episode they go over all the white and blue cards in the set, along with ranking their constructability. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week the duo discusses Ali's Top 8 with Bant Turns, Amonkhet and Nicol Bolas lore, and some of their favorite new Hour of Devastation previews. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali are back after their hiatus to discuss everything that's been going on in the Magic world, from another Standard banning, to the latest news on Hour of Devastation! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali discuss the changes to Standard and how the metagame looks in their wake. Find out how they feel, along with some other dredged up topics from days past. Ali's U/G Deck Article Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali conclude their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the gold and artifact cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. They'll also express their feelings on the most recent Banned & Restricted Announcement. Ali's Door to Nothingness Deck Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the green cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the red and land cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the black cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali continue their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the blue cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week Frank and Ali begin their Amonkhet Set Review going over all the white cards in the set. Find out which cards they love and which need to stay in Limited. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week Frank and Ali go over some of their favorite Amonkhet previews, and Frank goes on a little rant about an interesting Magic Online business philosophy. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali are back to discuss the state of Standard, Amonkhet previews, and where they've been! Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali discuss the super exciting Modern Master 2017 previews that are pouring out, the struggle of creating content, and the current state of Standard. Is it healthy? Ali's Jeskai Control deck Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali discuss Pro Tour Aether Revolt, the state of Standard, and what decks and cards we should expect to see in the future with Heart of Kiran running (er, beating) rampant. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali are back! This week they discuss their absence, some of their feelings about Aether Revolt, and what their upcoming plans are. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Ali and Frank discuss whether Standard is stale or not, along with what they could possibly play in Modern this weekend at an RPTQ and the SCG Invitational. Bant Spirits Domain Aggro U/B Metallurgic Summonings Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
This week's episode begins pretty innocently with Frank and Ali discussing Standard, but quickly evolves into some real talk from both of our hosts. Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali discuss the state of the Modern format along with what cards could potentially be banned or unbanned within it. Modern Banned List Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com
Frank and Ali discuss the Modern Grand Prix in Dallas along with their feelings on the controversial format. You'll also get an inside look at how they begin the podcast each week. Grand Prix Dallas Top 64 Decklists Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com