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Every week, we sit down with friends and have a little chat about Magic: The Gathering and the things that have been happening to our favourite card game, across all formats of gameplay.

Power Nine Podcast


    • Mar 29, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 132 - Is It Too Tight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 60:25


    So much has been happening recently that we HAD to get the gang back together to talk about it. WOTC has been releasing product after product so quickly, are Magic players going to suffer from consumer fatigue? Find out what we think in this week's episode.

    Episode 100 - Indefinite Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 53:45


    We've traveled back in time for a bit to bring you the final episode of the Power Nine Podcast, for now. We may or may not be back. Just as a parting message, thank you everyone for tuning in and listening to a bunch of nerds just speaking our minds about a game that we love. We hope you enjoyed listening to us as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. Ciao, adios, bye.

    Episode 131 - GPs Are For Casuals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2017 52:54


    We are back! And this week, we delve into the news of the changing structure of the GPs in 2018. Are they good for players? And why.

    Episode 130 - Came In Like A Cannonball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2017 74:55


    This week, we take a look at our favourite Ixalan cards that we will be using for Commander. What's your favuorite? Let us know in the comments.

    Episode 129 - Learning to Teach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2017 58:40


    We spend a lot of time trying to learn or teach the game, but we don't necessarily take the time learning to teach the game. There are very different ways to approach it, but this gives you a checklist on how to bring a new player into the magical world of MTG.

    Episode 128 - Turning Noobs into Pros at Prerelease

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 46:54


    This whole weekend was marked by unexpected wins, dinosaur rampages and flying pirates. How does that work? We also take the time to transform ordinary citizens into dreamcrushers!

    Episode 127 - How To Tackle Prerelease with Spoilerguy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 77:23


    We have Ilham back with us to run through all the cards you'll find in this weekends prerelease.

    Episode 126 - Iconic Masters aka Reprint Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 49:27


    We love the idea of iconic masters being a set where you reprint basically everything that's worth reprinting. We go through some of the spoiled cards to date.

    Episode 125 - The Conspiracy Behind the Leaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2017 46:37


    Yeah! Beat down on the little guy. While stealing is wrong, we here at the Power Nine Podcast are sure that there is something else afoot.

    Episode 124 - Vampires and Cats and Dragons Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2017 52:43


    Sometimes life gets in the way. Sometimes, it's those pesky wizards who are just crowding up the field. Who knows. This episode might be late, but it's definitely a good one.

    Episode 123 - Meeting the Spec

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 60:49


    What do you look out for when you're making a speculation? How do you know the card is gonna be worth millions in years to come? We break down all the factors that we look for in making speculations.

    Episode 122 - Tilted Like a Pinball Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 54:04


    We examine what makes a person tilt, how to be aware and then rectify the situation before you get tilted for life. You tilt, you died.

    Episode 121 - Burn Baby Burn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 52:11


    We break down the new hotness, Ramunap Red, and how you might be able to beat it this weekend.

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    Episode 120 - The Only Constant is Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017


    Flip flop splish splash. Well, we know one thing is for sure: Chris Cocks is making some changes. But are they all good? We break it down in this week's episode.

    Episode 119 - Amonkhet is Too Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017


    SPOILER ALERT! This story arc is dark, so if you're squeemish, don't read it. Instead, just listen to us as we amaze ourselves at how brutal Amonkhet is.

    Episode 118 - Hour of Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 45:00


    In this episode, we have special guest Jacob Ko to delve into the limited aspects of HOU and how we feel about it.

    Episode 117 - Cat Tribal is Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 60:51


    Cats, zombies, gods and time. What do they all have in common? Amonkhet. We talk about what we're excited about this coming set.

    Episode 116 - Magic Turns into a Butterfly, Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 71:09


    Change is not always bad. In fact, most of the times it's for the better. Mark Rosewater explains the changes coming to MTG in the next 2 years. Brace for impact.

    Episode 115 - The Games We Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 65:24


    To improve on your MTG game, sometimes it's better to step back and play other games. Here's our list of games that you should play to hone your skills at Magic.

    Episode 114 - Alter Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 60:20


    Buying alters are nice and all, but buyer beware! What you're buying may not be tournament legal, and it might even be a fake.

    Episode 113 - Keeping It Casual

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2017 58:28


    We realise that it isn't the competitive gamer that keeps WOTC afloat, it's the casuals. Why do we feel that way?

    Episode 112 - Victory Road

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 58:58


    How does one get to the Pro Tour? Practice, of course. Practice. But that's not all. A change of mindset is also required. Being the very best ain't easy.

    Episode 111 - Tacocat Backwards is Banthecat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 60:43


    No matter what you think of it, it's been done. The ban hammer falls upon the cat, and now we have to carry on without our favourite pet.

    Episode 110 - Magic Rangers and Torrential Gundams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2017 62:02


    Yup, so many pop culture references. This usually happens when we talk about the lore.

    Episode 109 - All Them Alien Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 61:16


    Mass Effect Andromeda is such an amazing game. And with so many interesting worlds to visit. Just like Amonkhet. And such strange alien creatures we have; they call themselves gods.

    Episode 108 - Invoke Sadness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 65:51


    Maybe the nicest thing about the new Amonkhet Invocations is the art. Maybe. This week, we talk about spoilers, the new masterpieces as well as the mechanics of the set.

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    Episode 107 - Price Rebound

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2017 67:49


    What really causes the price of cards to rebound and sometimes even go beyond the starting price? This week, we examine the economics of reprints, again...

    Episode 106 - Money Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 71:33


    Oh man, oh man, oh man. Modern Masters is too fun. Great value, so much power in a draft. Is it the best limited format ever?

    Episode 105 - Gee Pee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 65:29


    While we can't really do anything about the changes that are happening to the GP circuit, we can sure as hell talk about it. What do you think is going to happen?

    Episode 104: A Monk Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 53:51


    What class of feline worships Nicol Bolas? These are the jokes, folks.

    Episode 103 - Fake New Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 60:35


    Proxy, counterfeit, fake... Whatever you call them, they aren't original. This week, we discuss the impact of counterfeit cards to the Magic economy.

    Episode 102 - National Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2017 66:42


    With the reintroduction of Nationals over the World Magic Cup Qualifier, we can't help but think that it might just be a rebranding exercise. Or is there something else going on in WOTC?

    Episode 101: 101 Ways to Skin a Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 56:12


    So it seems the cat isn't a problem, or is it? This week, we discuss the implications of the pro tour and what it'll mean for the Jeskai Copy Cat combo in standard.

    Episode 99 - What Do I Do With You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2017 62:47


    So, now that the big cards have been banned, what should you be doing with them? Sell 'em? Keep 'em? Who knows! Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 98 - Emrakul Unemployed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 76:24


    Yup, you heard right. No one wants to use the giant tentacle monster anymore. We barely knew you. That and much more in this week's episode of the Power Nine Podcast. Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 97 - Revolt Against the Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017 83:53


    Fight! Don't give in to our robot masters! Spoilers and more in this week's episode of the Power Nine Podcast.   Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 96 - Future Foretold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 70:37


    This week, we look into our crystal balls and predict what might be coming in 2017. It's an exciting year for Magic for sure.   Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.   Download this episode (right click and save)

    Episode 95: Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 74:34


    SPOILERS: It was an awesome year. Thanks to everyone for tuning in. We hope to do better next year. See you all in 2017! Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 94 - Pop Quiz Hotshot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 95:15


    We have a very special episode this week. Take out a pen and some paper and play along as we set a quiz about all things Magic related. Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 93 - The Best Money Can Buy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2016 66:38


    Magic isn't only about the desks; it's also about the paraphernalia. In this episode, we talk about our favourite playmats, deckboxes and sleeves, and what the pros do with those gameday playmats. Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 92 - The Final Frontier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 72:36


    What are we going to do with our 2-year old cards? Why not play frontier?!?! We get to see all our favourite cards like Rally and Collected Company without the hassle of dealing with infect, dredge and Valakut. Oh, goody...   Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 91 - Avoiding the Standard Showdown Letdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 60:13


    Admittedly, I was upset when I opened a few crap rares in my showdown pack. But I wasn't completely upset. The tournament was well-run and was what I was used to as a player. But this isn't the case for every LGS.   Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 90 - Modern is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 67:43


    Is it time to invest in modern? Is the format going to be here forever? Is it really as awesome and diverse and people say? We talk shop about the state of modern in this week's episode. Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 89 - Tin Foil Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 67:13


    Yours and yours truly delve into the news of WOTC reprinting EMA this holiday season and find out what are their true motives and whether it's good for the commuity as a whole. #conspiracytheory #notconspiracybooster   Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 88 - Star Struck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 63:43


    The Magic: the Gathering movie is still on course to be produced and some day soon, more details will come out. Until then, we have to imagine what the movie will be like. This week, we give our take on that subject and even cast our own versions of the movie. Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound   You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 87 - Howdy Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 83:19


    This week, we take a look at the new GP and RPTQ promos you'll be seeing soon and review the upcoming Commander 2016 set. Looks to be amazing! Follow us on all our social media channels!YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 86 - Top 64 and Loving It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 84:10


    For most of us, it was the first time going to a GP and making it to the top 64 and cashing out was kinda sweet. We share our stories about our experiences and more in this episode of P9P. Follow us on all our social media channels!YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 85 - Surfing with the Pros

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2016 85:00


    Pro Tour Honolulu is over and I bet the pros are out there enjoying the beaches and the waves of Hawaii. We are left here to analyse the results and breakdown the entire weekend so you can surf with the pros too. Follow us on all our social media channels!YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

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    Episode 84 - Everyday I'm Shuffling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 65:03


    On this episode, we answer the question "Why is pile shuffling insufficient?". It is random, but not random enough. 1.5*(log n)/(log 2) #nuffsaid Follow us on all our social media channels! YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 83 - Treasure Chest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 65:26


    There's going to be some sweeping changes across the online MTG domain, and we're here to break it down just for you. Treasure chests, curated cards... What is this, World of Warcraft? Follow us on all our social media channels!YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

    Episode 82: Man vs Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 70:33


    Who do you think will win? Rocket-propelled man or runaway train? Only the rhino survives. Follow us on all our social media channels!YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

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