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Competitive magic players who enjoy the Modern format and like to have fun playing it, talk about interesting decks, recent trends and tournaments and give advice on how to become better and more involved in Modern Magic.

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    • Apr 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 117 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from TurnOneThoughtseize

    Episode 133 - Streets of New Capenna Preview Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 20:55


    Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for our free preview card for Streets of New Capenna: Illuminator Virtuoso!

    Episode 132 - Katzenjammer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 70:10


    In this episode, which may or may not have a reused title, we talk briefly about the post-Lurrus ban landscape then get into tuning the Black Coffers Control deck, building Shadowless Death's Shadow with Hidetsugu Consumes All and *another* Prison deck, this time with Uba Mask and Drannith Magistrate!  

    Episode 131 - The Gang Goes to Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 86:35


    In this episode, we steal the Moonsnare Prototype and end up IN PRISON! We hit Kamigawa, catch up with Gadget from Rescue Rangers, then go deep in the catalog to find some sweet sweet synergy with some accidntally Modern legal "all-stars" like...Howling Mine, Storage Matrix and Root Maze! The inspiration for this deck was definitely Brian "BoshNRoll" Coval's sweet Legacy Bant Stasis video which you can and should watch here: https://youtu.be/mLDMd3yUIOg  

    Episode 130 - Hatebears: The New Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 99:59


    It's the first show of 2021...2022? Sure. Who knows. Bottom line, Hatebears is due for a comeback and the old ones just don't cut it anymore so we're here to tell you the who's what's when's why's and how's of hating Modern in 2022!

    Episode 129 - Grass Powered Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 97:56


    This episode we're talkin' ENGINES y'all! Lot of Loam talk, getting going and riding it to a non-zero amount of victory. We explore a bit of how Modern feels and try to figure out if it feels "good". It's been a minute so thanks for sticking with us!

    Episode 128 - Old & Busted vs The New Hotness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 75:43


    We all want the new shiny but what about the old shiny? Sometimes the New Hotness actually isn't that hot and old & busted is actually better than you remember. We're updating Jund and there isn't a monkey in sight!

    Episode 127 - Obviously Good Cards are Obviously Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 85:18


    Don't overthink it y'all. Play the good cards. We're doing a little catch up, some MH2 talk, AFR talk, All The Best Cards.dek, Spice Rack and all that jazz. Give it a listen and let us know what you think about what we think!

    Episode 126 - Forgotten Realms Preview Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 11:07


    How many horns does a unicorn have? THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU! Thanks to Wizards of the Coast for providing us this FREE preview card to share! Celestial Unicorn 2W Creature - Unicorn Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Celestial Unicorn. 3/2

    Episode 125 - Back to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 111:07


      We're talking Modern Horizons 2 set review but through the magic of TIME TRAVEL this episode was recorded on JULY 7TH 2021, a glorious future where Urza's Saga has already been banned so we don't have to talk about it! Ari took the helm on Blue and Green cards, I talk about Black and Red cards and the rest sort of fall into place as we go.

    Episode 124 - Modern Horizons 2 Preview Card!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 16:23


    Huge thanks to Wizards of the Coast for providing this FREE preview card for the upcoming set, Modern Horizons 2! We break down both Limited and Constructed play for this card and create a new decklist that is both a callback to an old archetype and a powerful new Modular deck that gives Hardened Scales a run for its money!  

    Episode 123 - Mardu's and Mardon'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 87:21


    We're taking a spin through some 3 color combos for underexplored, overlooked deck builds and first up is Mardu! White, Black, and Red have the best of everything in a lot of categories but often end up with midrange piles without closing speed. Let's see if we can fix that!

    Episode 122 - Deck Docs Post Strix Meta Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 112:11


    The new format overlords have been solidified for a few weeks and you still won't let go of your old deck. We're here to help! In this episode we cover some broad guidelines for what works and what doesn't then provide some lists we've doctored to help escape the Stockholm Syndrome of thinking a 30% matchup against Heliod is a-OK. Show notes: Make sure to check out Ari and Dom Harvey on Star City Games' new Modern podcast, Dominaria's Judgement here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V4KUkRet97Fl8y6dLEJJr

    Episode 121 - Strixhaven is Planar Chaos CMV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 127:38


    There's a lot to talk about in Strixhaven so @armlx and I split the set into U/R/Spellsy stuff and B/G/Creaturey stuff then whatever the hell is going on with White and colorless. Anyway we do a two+ hour dive so give it a listen!

    Episode 120 - Kindaheim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 88:44


    OK this episode has been in the hopper for a while due to a cascade of cursed events but its here finally. Kaldheim overview and ban review. Give it a listen, new episode back on regular schedule forthcoming. Thanks for hanging in there with us!

    Episode 119 - Stop, Hammertime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 90:24


    We wanted to do a deckbuilding type episode so in that vein we decided to Elephant Modern Hammertime. What the heck is Elephanting and why would you do it? Well...you'll have to listen to find out!

    Episode 118 - Minotaur Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 85:05


    We're back! A lot has changed in Modern and some things have stayed the same. We talk about new cards, old cards and everything in between cards. There is definitely a Minotaur Surprise and that is not a euphemism.

    Episode 117 - Always Counter the Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 75:11


    Join @armlx and I as we take a quick survey of Constructed formats, looking for a port in the current sharknado!

    Episode 116 - Companion. Is it good or is it whack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 105:56


    Ikoria is upon us and the Companion mechanic is causing shockwaves in every constructed format. So...is it good or is it whack? Join Ari and I as we dig into Companion, brushwaggs and more! (We also hit some highlights from the set AND put together an infinite mana combo with a card I can guarantee you haven't heard of before!) Show notes: Decked Builder affiliate link - https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/turn-one-thoughtseize

    Turn One Thoughtseize Presents: League Walkthroughs with Eric Landes - Modern and Pioneer Preliminaries March 18-25, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 16:40


    Long time friend of the show and our Discord’s resident numbers guy Eric Landes has started a new endeavor: League Walkthroughs! He is graciously allowing us to crosspost the audio on this feed as the latest addition to our “Turn One Thoughtseize Presents” line up! Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX9QZ4ooJnE&t=16s Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProggyBoog Make sure to like, subscribe, ring the bell on his channel! What do the current Modern and Pioneer metagames look like, and how have they changed over the last week? Is Dimir Inverter still tier zero? What about Bant Snowblade?

    Turn One Thoughtseize Presents: League Walkthrough with Eric Landes 3/24/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 35:21


    Long time friend of the show, and our Discord's resident numbers guy, Eric Landes has started a new endeavor: League Walkthroughs! He is graciously allowing us to crosspost the audio on this feed as the latest addition to our "Turn One Thoughtseize Presents" line up! Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buE10xE9G5g Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProggyBoog Make sure to like, subscribe, ring the bell on his channel!

    Episode 115 - Once Upon a Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 67:50


    Welp, the fairy tale has come to an end for many decks with the banning of Once Upon a Time. We provide a little commentary, a little perspective, and more importantly, practical advice on some things the major OUaT decks can slot in for the time being. Thanks for listening and please wash your hands! Show notes: 1) Decked Builder affiliate link - https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize 2) Inked Gaming storefront is open starting with the OG playmat. More stuff being added soon! https://www.inkedgaming.com/collections/artists/turn-one-thoughtseize 3) If you're a Foglio fan, check out the Kickstarter for their playmats running right now and already fully funded! Pledge using our affiliate link to help us keep the lights on, it doesn't cost you anything! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/originalmagicart/foglio-portfolio?ref=a8amd3 4) https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize

    Episode 114 - Sideboarding for Fun and Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 142:12


    "Great players that sideboard badly lose more than medium players that sideboard well." Sideboarding is an essential skill both at the deckbuilding level and for tournament success. In this episode we cover some general points on the subject along with a card by card case study of the sideboard configuration that took Ahren's TemUro deck from a 2-3 zero to 5-0 hero. More Real Talk about Pioneer, an Underworld Breach deck that should be on your radar, BOGO Spice Rack cards and more! Show notes: 1) Decked Builder affiliate link: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize 2) Urza Breach deck: https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2020/02/modern-urza-breach/ 3) TemUro v1: https://scryfall.com/@DiscardSpell/decks/f4b59062-6c52-44a4-9152-b5541755a899 4) TemUro v2: https://scryfall.com/@DiscardSpell/decks/95fa57fb-a155-47aa-a6d7-993a62c820b4 5) Designated Deck Tester: www.twitch.tv/h0lydiva 6) https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize      

    Episode 113 - Modern Burgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 76:55


    This episode is a little late coming out (long story) but we cover the Oko, Opal, Lattice ban and make some predictions. How did we do? Listen and find out! There's puns, Pioneer talk, Theros stuff...it is a big old burger with all the fixins (no lettuce tho) and a Spice Rack to boot. We should be back to regular schedule after this so thanks for sticking with us! Show notes: 1) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out. 2)  www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize

    Episode 112 - Ephara Live Brew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 119:40


    In this episode Ari and I cover the Modern metagame and Post-ban Pioneer then get right into not one but two BRAND NEW Pioneer decks, brewed live and centered around Ephara, God of the Polis! Thanks for listening! Show Notes: 1) UW Ephara Live Brew List: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2020-01-04/ymIcOoETu0ehTNcicY1fJg== 2) Esper Ephara Live Brew List: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2020-01-04/WevhBXpebEaq_HnctrZ6Rg== 3) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out. 4)  www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize

    Episode 111 - Now For Something Completely Different

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 106:27


    Join Ari and I as we jump back into the Flying Circus of Modern and Pioneer with...Something Completely Different. We run down the problems with Pioneer, are they solvable? The numbers tell the tale. Modern isn't perfect either but we pull some interesting stats and what the implications are there as well. All that AND two Spice Rack cards.   Thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out. Pioneer Enchantress - http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-12-04/zQSHZamUIEyd6zcaQRrkBw== We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!

    Episode 110 - Oregon Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 114:02


    First off, apologies for the extreme lateness of the November episodes. November was an insane month in my personal life (I changed jobs and had an unexpected death in the family) so this episode and the next one took a lot longer than expected to release. This episode was recorded live with OG co-host Chris on Discord for Patrons right after the Pioneer announcement. The first round of bans hadn't happened yet but it is an interesting look into what our predictions for the format would be like (we did pretty well). Enjoy this time capsule and thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out. We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!

    Episode 109 - Watch the Throne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 95:12


    This episode we dive into Throne of Eldraine's impact on Modern. Spoiler alert: it is BIG! Ari and I cover what hit, what missed, how to catch that darn gingerbread man, a Spice Rack that's twice as nice and more! Thanks for listening! Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out. We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!

    Episode 108 - The One Where Zach Stops By

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 76:58


    Zach swings by the ol' podcast to give us a peek into what he's been up to then we talk: Throne of Eldraine Rare lands (and why you're evaluating them wrong) Stoneforge Mystic unbanning so far Urza, Lord High Artificer (and why you shouldn't buy Mox Opals) Spice Rack and more!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize! The numbering got a little weird because last month was a nightmare so the ep is introduced in the recording as 110. There’s 2 “lost episodes” that will be released at some point that fill in that gap.  

    Episode 107 - Banned and Delivered

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 97:51


    Ari and I are back and things have changed for the better! Join us for a rousing discussion of bannings, unbannings, The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota, what to do when you hate Magic, possible homes for Stoneforge, TWO Spice Rack cards and more!   It's a whole new world folks! Thanks for listening and thanks for sticking with us while Hogaak blew over.   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize! The numbering got a little weird because last month was a nightmare so the ep is introduced in the recording as 109. There's 2 "lost episodes" that will be released at some point that fill in that gap.

    Episode 106 - Core 202020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 100:56


    We're playing catch up after a very hectic June so please bear with us. This was recorded pre-Bridge from Below ban so Hogaak was still running roughshod over the format. Core 2020 hadn't even been fully spoiled. Oh, heady halcyon days! Anyhoo, Chris and I talk about the highlights and mediumlights of what was out at the time, what we were playing, a leafy green Spice Rack card and more!   Thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!

    Episode 105 - Modern Horizons is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 161:16


    Ari and I start the dive into Modern Horizons!  Metagame developments, winners and losers, a rundown of superlatives: Most Nostalgia, Top Competitive, Most Likely Legacy/Vintage, Most Excited (Good Cards) and Most Excited (Long Shots)!  All that plus new potential archetypes, the Spice Rack card and more!   Thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize!

    Episode 104 - Planeswalkers on the Horizons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 74:19


    Emma's back to talk with me about British cereal, some tournament results, War of the Spark Planeswalkers, Modern Horizons, Celestial Kirin combo, a chilly Spice Rack card and more! Stay tuned tomorrow 5/28 for our exclusive Modern Horizons preview card! Thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize! A few Narset/T3feri decklists: https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=22008&d=348552&f=MO https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=21934&d=347809&f=MO Here's my combo focused Kirin list: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1931381#paper This list by Japanese player Hirata Akito looks sweet and I'm definitely going to try it next! https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=22019&d=348698&f=MO

    Episode 103 - WAR Spike Change-ling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 78:44


    Ari and I cover metagame updates, London results, our top 5 picks from War of the Spark for Modern, the Spice Rack and more!   Thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We’ve spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize! My broadcast of Nerd Rage Gaming's Wednesday Night Modern VOD is here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/415950761 (there are some audio issues in the first few minutes but hang in there!). Ari's blogpost about the London Mulligan is here: https://armlx.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-issues-with-london-mulligan.html Follow Warren Smith (http://www.twitter.com/mtgwarren). His Mono Red Phoenix decklist is here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/turnonethoughtseize/D5MS_b3UYAAv9x8.jpg Team One Thoughtseize has its first player! As a test run we are sponsoring a player from my and Chris’ LGS named Jeff Pyka. He’s a 6 time PT competitor, former Silver Pro, 11th place at PT Ixalan, Top 8 at GP Cinci 2014 and a number of Top 16 finishes at SCG and GP events. This pilot program will run for the MCQ season that feeds MC IV 2019.

    Episode 102 - Emma Joins the Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 91:48


    Modern writer extraordinaire Emma Partlow joins the Turn One Thoughtseize crew and we dip our toes into the first bits of War of the Spark, talk about our latest pickups, decks we're playing, London Mulligan, the first Sponsored Player for TEAM One Thoughtseize and my upcoming coverage debut at NRG! Follow Emma at http://www.twitter.com/emmmzyne and read her articles at https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/author/epartlow/. Thanks for listening!   Show notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! We've spruced up the the Thoughtseize Cabal Dungeon and we’d love to have you join us. Find out more at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize! God-Pharaoh's Statue + Thalia + Trinishphere is: All opponent's spells cost 2 more (3 more if they are non-creature) then after all cost additions and reductions have been applied, Trinisphere makes sure they pay at least 3 mana total for the spell. NRG commentary info - https://www.twitch.tv/nrgseries - April 24th 7 PM Central Team One Thoughtseize has its first player! As a test run we are sponsoring a player from my and Chris' LGS named Jeff Pyka. He's a 6 time PT competitor, former Silver Pro, 11th place at PT Ixalan, Top 8 at GP Cinci 2014 and a number of Top 16 finishes at SCG and GP events. This pilot program will run for the MCQ season that feeds MC IV 2019.  

    Episode 101 - Ari Joins the Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 90:16


    Episode 101 marks the beginning of the new format for the main Turn One Thoughtseize podcast! The first episode of each month I will be joined by Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax to cover the more competitive aspects of Modern. This week we do a deep dive into recent results, discuss card advantage in theory and practice, hit deckbuilding with packages, talk Proliferate in War of the Spark, What We're Playing and a Spice Rack card!   Show notes: Examples of starting cores for package deckbuilding: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-03-30/VBsvLiA2y06XCgphPqioeA== http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-03-30/5_Z9gEnXPU28vXEhIgW00Q== Follow Ari on Twitter: www.twitter.com/armlx Read Ari's articles at www.starcitygames.com   Thanks for listening!

    Episode 100 - Ep 100 - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 69:34


    Part 2 of our Episode 100 extravaganza is the return of our first ever guest Ethan Fleischer of Wizards R&D! We talk about everything from the Magic design pipeline to biggest mistakes to the glory of designing cards for your own decks and a lightning round of "what's up with this card"! Show notes: - Some info on Ethan for those unfamiliar: https://mtg.gamepedia.com/Ethan_Fleischer - Check out Ethan Fleischer (@EthanFleischer): https://twitter.com/EthanFleischer

    Episode 100 - Ep 100 - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 110:45


    Episode 100 was supposed to be one show but it proved to be TOO MIGHTY to be contained! Chris returns! We cover Modern as it was when the show started back in 2015 and where it is now, highlights from the first 100 episodes, decks we're playing, metagame and of course, the Spice Rack. Show Notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! Join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. Find us at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize Stay tuned for Part 2 which is an hour long interview with our very first guest, Ethan Fleischer of Wizards R&D!

    Episode 99 - Valar Morghulis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 137:56


    So folks aren't blindsided, Episode 99 was Zach's last episode. That's the main reasons this episode took so long to come out. It was a tough record and proved to be a tough edit.   He is stepping away from the game for the time being, there's no drama or bad blood. His time with the show was great and there will always be space in the lineup if/when he comes back.   Original co-host Chris will be returning for Episode 100 currently scheduled for release the week of the 20th. Following that, the main Turn One Thoughtseize show will be split into a "pro/spike" focused show with myself and Ari Lax and a "general/Johnny Jenny" show with myself and Emma Partlow (Hipsters of the Coast, Card Kingdom).   Chris will be heading up new content for the third week of the schedule focusing on Standard and Arena.   I'm leaving the "fourth" week of the month open for special features, future shows or just a good ol' fashioned week off.   This episode we cover: - Modern Horizons wishlist/discussion - Zach's memories and farewell     Show Notes: Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! Join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. Find us at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize

    Episode 98 - Calling All Degenerates 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 120:40


    Zach was cloistered with his Pro Tour testing team earlier this week so Dylan Hand, Star City grinder and contributor subbed in to help me cover the back half of our Faithless Looting/Ancient Stirrings degeneracy review in the post-KCI world! We cover: Recent event results Metagame trends Cards you *should* be playing Ancient Stirrings decks - how to play 'em and how to beat 'em Decks we're playing, the Spice Rack and more!   Show Notes: Follow Dylan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrathismtg and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ingrathismtg Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! Join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. Find us at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize

    Episode 97 - Calling All Degenerates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 128:45


    KCI is dead. What is the most busted thing you can be doing in Modern right now? What is the mysterious Modern announcement at the end of the month? What cards would we add to Modern? Long story short, Faithless Looting and Ancient Stirrings are where its at. We'll do a deep dive on Ancient Stirrings decks next time but right now we're going Looting! Show notes: 1) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! 2) Patreon is still going strong so if you would like to join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we’d love to have you. It is at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize. 3) Ryan's Phoenix list - http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=21069&d=339984&f=MO 4) Jeff Carr's Mono Red Phoenix - http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=21069&d=339985&f=MO   Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email! Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend! – Ahren & Zach INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!    

    Episode 96 - RNA RIP KCI UWC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 145:31


    Our first show recorded in the New Year and it is a Hydroid Krasis sized monster! We cover: KCI ban, Maindeck Surgical Extraction, Ravnica Allegiance Modern picks, UW Control, Patron questions, Spice Rack, just...everything!   Show notes: 1) Updated Decked Builder affiliate link is: https://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so please check them out if you are so inclined, it definitely helps us out! 2) Patreon is still going strong so if you would like to join the Thoughtseize Cabal, we'd love to have you. It is at www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize.      

    Episode 95 - 2018 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2019 110:18


    2018 was a helluva year for Team One Thoughtseize! New Show! Patrons! Pro Tour success! Discord! Zach starts streaming! Triple digit growth! We cover the year that was, springboard off PVDDR's "deck difficulty" article to talk about avoiding scrubthink, go over brews, metagame broad strokes, Spice Rack Card of the Year and more! Thanks to everyone who made "the year that was" so great and we hope you'll stick with us for the coming year, we're gearing up for a wild ride! Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) Go follow Zach on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/a22enmtg   The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here! Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email! Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend! – Ahren & Zach INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!

    Episode 94 - Turn One Wild NaKatl - December 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 62:06


    It has been a crazy few months but Zach and Kat are back to talk about changes to the Pro Players Club, Magic Arena, deck loss, deck reconstruction, community and Kat's BIG NEWS! Join us and hear more about the nitty gritty of grinding Magic and making content!     Follow Kat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellKatMTG Follow Zach on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A22en  

    Episode 93 - Tuning for Large Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 79:51


    There are a lot of big Modern events coming up this weekend and next (first 2 weekends of December 2018) so we decided to do some good ol' fashioned number crunching! We're aiming to help you know what you are likely to run into and ways of tuning your 75 to get an edge out there right now. Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) Data was drawn from www.mtgtop.com and cleaned up/crunched by hand.   The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here! Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email! Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend! – Ahren & Zach INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!

    Episode 92 - Pro Tour Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 109:31


    So you Top 16'd your first Pro Tour? What's next?! We're getting back into the swing of things after a wild few months. To that end, we cover: Zach came in 13th at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica (and hit Silver Pro in a single event) Metagame update What's going on with Modern Arclight Phoenix is lit A Spice Rack card Zach regrets   Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) Zach's article is here: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/zachallen-11142018-jeskai-at-pro-tour-guilds-of-ravnica 3) Playmat proof  got approved so if you're interested: https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/product/turn-one-thoughtseize-playmat 4) The Runaway Red deck my friend won with is here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1479604#paper   The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here! Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email! Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend! – Ahren & Zach INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!

    Episode 91 - Break Even Challenge Results - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 61:41


    Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both! Zach is back and we're going over: Muppets The Break Even Challenge from SCG Charlotte Metagame update What's going on with Modern Listener questions What we would play right now A Spice Rack card to pick up!   Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) The Jund list I played for the Break Even Challenge at SCG Charlotte is here 3) Top 32 decklists from the event are here  4) Supporting evidence for the winner of the Best Muppet Poll is here     The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here! Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email! Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend! – Ahren & Zach INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!

    Episode 91 - Break Even Challenge Results - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 42:51


    Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both! Zach is back and we're going over: Muppets The Break Even Challenge from SCG Charlotte Metagame update What's going on with Modern Listener questions What we would play right now A Spice Rack card to pick up!   Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) The Jund list I played for the Break Even Challenge at SCG Charlotte is here 3) Top 32 decklists from the event are here  4) Supporting evidence for the winner of the Best Muppet Poll is here     The Patreon is up so if you’ve ever thought “How can I support Turn One Thoughtseize” well, go on over to https://www.patreon.com/turnonethoughtseize and join The Cabal! Signed cards, Discord, swag, we got it all over here! Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ email! Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend! – Ahren & Zach INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin’ Grammar Club remixed by me!

    Episode 90 - Junding for Dollars - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 47:08


    Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both! Zach is taking the week off as he is knee deep in Pro Tour prep. Pro Tour competitor and Jund master Jadine Klomparens joins me this week to cover: Candy The Break Even Challenge Update Guilds of Ravnica for Modern Aftershocks Attacking the SCG metagame Tireless Tracker replacements Mailbag and more... We even found another Spice Rack card in the new set!   Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) The pre-order period for the new playmat will be ending on October 31st. Check it out here: https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/product/turn-one-thoughtseize-playmat 3) My current Jund list for SCG Charlotte is here: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2018-10-20/1lLO9VJwnUqEaLP_CAjUcQ== 4) Jadine's articles are posted on Star City Games every Tuesday, they can be found here: http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/tags/JadineKlomparens 5) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee

    Episode 90 - Junding for Dollars - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 49:22


    Production note: We are continuing the split episode format so make sure you download both! Zach is taking the week off as he is knee deep in Pro Tour prep. Pro Tour competitor and Jund master Jadine Klomparens joins me this week to cover: Candy The Break Even Challenge Update Guilds of Ravnica for Modern Aftershocks Attacking the SCG metagame Tireless Tracker replacements Mailbag and more... We even found another Spice Rack card in the new set!   Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) The pre-order period for the new playmat will be ending on October 31st. Check it out here: https://t1thoughtseize.bigcartel.com/product/turn-one-thoughtseize-playmat 3) My current Jund list for SCG Charlotte is here: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2018-10-20/1lLO9VJwnUqEaLP_CAjUcQ== 4) Jadine's articles are posted on Star City Games every Tuesday, they can be found here: http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/tags/JadineKlomparens 5) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee

    Episode 89 - Turn One Wild NaKatl - October 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 71:55


    Zach and Kat are back and it is time for TEAMS! Since we last left our grinders, Kat joined Team Lotus Box and Zach is on Team RIW Hobbies for the Pro Tour. Join us and hear more about the nitty gritty of grinding Magic and making content!   Show notes: 1) Team RIW was announced between the recording of this episode and the release. The lineup is: Zach, Corey Burkhart, Ari Lax, Max Mcvety, Tyler Hill and Stu Parns! 2) You can learn more about Team Lotus Box here. 3) Check out the V Clique podcast as well at https://soundcloud.com/vcliquepodcast  

    Episode 88 - Guilds of Ravnica Modern Set Review - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 106:46


    Production note: We are experimenting with a split episode format for this so make sure you listen to both! This is Part 2. This episode we cover: New show sponsor Decked Builder! Gerry T's Worlds Protest The Break Even Challenge A tiny bit more about Assassin's Trophy Guilds of Ravnica for Modern We even found a Spice Rack card hidden in the new set!   Show notes: 1) Our sponsored link for Decked Builder is http://store.deckedbuilder.com/t1thoughtseize so go check it out! 2) The Reddit thread with Gerry's statement is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/9hqyav/im_gerry_thompson_a_professional_magic_player_and/ 3) To learn more about the coaching service I am using, contact Emma directly here: https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee 4) The full Guilds of Ravnica spoiler is here: https://scryfall.com/sets/grn?order=set

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