#teamswag

No, that's not a typo you're seeing in the title, just an episode that took a bit of editing before it could be published.In Episode 11, listen in as Willis (flying solo for the first time) interviews Magic artist Peter Mohrbacher, the man behind Brimaz, Pharika, Erebos, and several other all-star cards from recent Magic history.(Note: Due to some technical issues, there might be a couple of locations where the conversation seems choppy or skips a bit. This was due to Skype not cooperating completely and having to stitch together the episode from several calls. I've tried to make the transitions as seamless as possible, but if something seems amiss, that's probably it.)As mentioned in the show, Peter's Instagram, which contains tons of cool stuff can be found at: http://instagram.com/bugmeyerFull episode can be found below:

#teamswag welcomes back Zac Hill for another week as he joins Willis and Mason "The Mason" for another discussion on set design, including why the sideboard matters in Limited and how this has changed, thoughts on maligned Limited sets such as Avacyn Restored and Dimir in Gatecrash, non-intuitive formats and picks, and a discussion on Conspiracy, including an analysis on Elspeth, Sun's Champion vs. Backup Plan.Contact The Future Project at: hello@thefutureproject.orgMore info on the future project can be found at: thefutureproject.orgFull episode can be found below:

In this episode of the #teamswag Podcast, Willis, Pieter, and Mason "The Magnificent" are joined by former Wizard's designer and developer, Zac Hill in part one of our interview discussing limited set design and theory.Listen in as we discuss overpowered cards and their effects in limited, why some cards get reprinted and how their context changes, and what considerations are made when determining a power level for a set.The Future Project and all the great work they do can be found at www.thefutureproject.orgFull episode below:

In another episode of the #teamswag Podcast focusing on the artist's of Magic the Gathering, Willis and Pieter are joined by rk post, the man behind Arbor Elf, the Avatar of ### cycle, Fulminator Mage, and Faerie Macabre.Listen in as rk post discusses his career, the change from physical to digital production, the origins of Mind Funeral (and its development name), and why he has one of the more unique signatures and artist's credits in the game.Full episode below:

In Episode 9 of the #teamswag Podcast, Pieter and Willis are joined by Magic artist David Palumbo, the man behind cards such as Stomping Ground (GTC), Devout Invocation, Cancel (M14), Nimbus Naiad, and more.Listen in as we pick his brain about how Magic cards are made, what inspires him, and the origins of everyone's favorite homunculus, Fblthp.Full episode can be found below:

In Episode 8 of the #teamswag Podcast, Willis and Pieter are joined by "Marjorie" Mason and Dave to discuss deck brewing. Listen in to learn when and how to brew, how to attack a particular metagame, and to evaluate the successes and failures of your creation. Full episode can be found below.Featured as our Deck of the Week, we have The Walking Dead, with the list posted by our friends over at The Cauldron. For a more in depth look, also check out the tourney report on the deck.

Willis and Pieter review the Rares and Mythic Rares from the upcoming set, Journey Into Nyx. Listen in as we go over each card for Limited and discuss certain stand-out cards that might see play in Standard, Block, Modern, and Legacy. Uncommons and Commons will be released soon!

In episode 6, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason McNugget and Jadine to discuss the Born of the Gods Sealed format in preparation for Grand Prix Philadelphia. Listen in as we discuss sleeper cards, strategies, interesting interactions, and how to get a leg up in this format.The full episode can be streamed or downloaded below.

In episode 5, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason the Fuckstick as we devote an entire episode to Affinity in Modern. Listen in to learn what makes the deck tick, why it's good, how and when to mulligan, sideboard strategies, and how to beat it. Full episode can be downloaded or streamed below: Our Deck of the Week this episode is 8-Rack, which Mason will be going over in the first part of the episode. The decklist and article can be found here.Pieter's list from the TCG Silver event can be found here and our shared list from Grand Prix Richmond can be found here.Sample Hand 1:Blinkmoth NexusOrnithopterMox OpalMemniteWelding JarSpringleaf DrumSteel OverseerSample Hand 2:ThoughtcastEtched ChampionEtched ChampionSignal PestDarksteel CitadelGlimmervoidInkmoth NexusSample Hand 3:Darksteel CitadelInkmoth NexusArcbound RavagerCranial PlatingCranial PlatingSprinleaf DrumGalvanic BlastSample Hand 4:Inkmoth NexusInkmoth NexusDarksteel CitadelVault SkirgeMox OpalEtched ChampionHand Swap:- Darksteel Citadel+ IslandSample Hand 5:Darksteel CitadelArcbound RavagerOrnithopterMox OpalThoughtcast

In episode four, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason "The Muggle" and Grand Prix Cincinnati Top 16 and Top 8 finishers Jadine Klomparens and Jeff Pyka (respectively) as we discuss the tournament, the Standard metagame, and look towards the future. The full episode can be downloaded or streamed below:

In episode three, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason "The Magic Muffin" to discuss Modern and Grand Prix Richmond. The full episode can be downloaded or streamed below.In the first part of this episode, we discuss Turbo Twin as our "Deck of the Week". A link to the deck can be found on SCG here.

Episode 2 can be found below:In our second episode Pieter, Mason, and I discuss the results of the Modern portion of Pro Tour Born of the Gods, highlighting changes to the meta, good and bad builds, props, slops, and what we're expecting to see in Grand Prix Richmond.

Episode can be streamed or downloaded below: In Episode 1, Willis, Pieter, Penn, and Kyle discuss the rares and mythic rares from the upcoming Born of the Gods set coming out in February.I am looking into hosting options or publishing to iTunes, so bear with me until that is worked out.