Podcasts about CCG

Magic is made not by a single designer but by a large group of people. In this podcast, I talk about how that affects game design.

This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Mercadian Masques.

The very nature of a trading card game is that it's always evolving. In today's podcast, I talk about what that means for Magic design.

In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

It's big, it's so, incredibly big. And we ain't talking about the vastness of space. 11 whole story episodes for Edge of Eternities and each one is half a novella in it's own right! So much world building for Andy and Nathan to explore, and an epic Sci-Fi-Fantasy to dive into. (The room this episode was recorded in was not fit for purpose, apologies for the sound quality) Story Articles:https://magic.wizards.com/en/storyMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!

In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, the set lead designer of Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

In this podcast, I see if I can talk for 30 minutes about the Magic card back. (Hint: I did it.)

In this podcast, I sit down with Ethan Fleischer, the vision design lead for Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

In this podcast, I talk about an R&D expression, "The juice isn't worth the squeeze."

Andrew Moss discusses a number of new cards centering around Mind What You Have Learned v.For full text of the spoiled cards, head over to KendallCast.NINJA

The story of Edge of Eternities has come to a close! To recap this supermassive saga, Natalie and Harless are venturing out into the Edge alongside Story Lead Roy Graham to retell the story of Haliya, a squire of the Sunstar Free Company. With two Edge of Eternities preview cards and behind-the-scenes insights on how this set was made, today's episode is a deep-space deep dive that you won't want to miss.  Read the Story: MTGStory.comPreorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with enchantments.

In this podcast, I walk through the history of how we've used colorless in design.

Haliya faces Vondam as Sami and Tannuk flee a threat beyond their imagining. The Endstone comes home. Written by Seth Dickinson Narrated by Jesse Inocalla Read the Story: "Episode 11"Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

Hello Adventurers! Over these past couple of months, some of us have reignited with an old collectible card game flame (and some of us are brand new to it)! That flame of a card game is Magic: The Gathering, and we're playing it all thanks to it's latest expansion: Final Fantasy! All sixteen mainline games are represented, which includes the critically acclaimed MMORPG that this podcast is all about. So here is an episode all about it. We talk about what cards we like, what it was getting back into it, how well it works as a Final Fantasy thing that's also a Magic: the Gathering thing, and the perils of buying card games that are also collectible. Spoiler Levels: Food Token! 2 Colorless Mana, Tap, Sacrifice this artifact: You gain 3 life. Feel free to chow down on this episode that's full of Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy, but pretty light on spoilers. OSMnotesIf you are interested into looking more Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy yourself, here's a link to Magic's website for it. And we even have Time Cues for you this time:00:00:00 – Intro and some of the decks we've made so far00:03:53 – Our previous experiences with Magic: The Gathering00:13:49 – How well did they get Final Fantasy to work as a set in Magic: The Gathering?00:25:33 – Magic: The Gathering Formats, and just what IS Commander, anyway?00:38:10 – Getting started in Magic: The Gathering and the wonders of Arena00:44:13 – Dylan's pitch for you to frequent your Local Game Store00:51:28 – Trying to actually buy the things, and the perils thereof01:06:57 – Playing online via Arena vs playing in person01:09:43 – Final Thoughts on Magic: The Gathering x Final FantasyMusic is this episode features tracks such as “Shuffle or Boogie (Shadowbringers)” (Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, Arranged by Takafumi Imamura), “Shuffle or Boogie – Final Fantasy VIII” (Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, Arranged by HCBailly), and “Final Fantasy VIII – Shuffle or Boogie (accordion cover)” (Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, Arranged by Jackson Parodi).We also have YouTube Channels! Both for OSMcast proper and The Carbuncle Chronicle! Please subscribe, hit the bell, and share amongst your friends.And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Oh, and if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five stars there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned when we do the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon! PS If you have ever wanted some OSMmerch, feel free to check out our TeePublic page! PPS We appreciate you. 

Edge of Eternities heralds a new era for MTG as the main continuity setting introduces The Edge! No longer confined to the endless vastness of the Multiverse, we can now explore the galaxies that make up the reality beyond the Chaos Wall. Andy and Nathan discuss how this new setting fits into the larger Magic context and what we can find on our trek through the stars...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!

This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with creatures.

In this podcast, I talk about how it's not enough for a mechanic to be good in a vacuum.

The Seriema and her crew chart a course for Infinite Guideline, the only way out of Sothera. But they'll have to fly through a war zone to get there.  Written by Seth DickinsonNarrated by Jesse InocallaRead the Story: "Episode 10"Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

Today the guys interview authors Julie Kagawa and J.T. Nicholas about their story and their new novel "A Throne Betrayed", the first book in the new Clan Wars series from Aconyte Books. Scheduled for August of this year, 2025, the book is eagerly anticipated by many L5R fans. Us Included! "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

The scoundrels, exiles, and acolytes wrestle with what's happened. A wizard arrives. Written by Seth DickinsonNarrated by Jesse InocallaRead the Story: "Episode 9"Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

Ghan, a Drix warrior tasked with containment of Eldrazi corruption in the Edge, tracks a new target while fleeing old ghosts. Written by Aimee Ogden Narrated by Jesse InocallaRead the Story: "The Wefthunter" Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

In this podcast, I talk about the use of repeat mechanics on singular card designs.

This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with artifacts.

The battle between acolytes of the great faiths plays out aboard the mighty Dawnsire.  Written by Seth Dickinson Narrated by Jesse Inocalla Read the Story: "Episode 4"Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

In the dark, twisting halls of Susur Secundi, an attack is planned. Meanwhile, a squire and her knight prepare for battle. Written by Seth DickinsonNarrated by Jesse InocallaRead the Story: "Episode 3" Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

One last heist is all that Geldan needs to get clear of her gift-debt. But robbing an Illvoi facility within the crushing gravity of Uthros is easier said than done… Written by AnaMaria Curtis Narrated by Jesse Inocalla Read the Story: "The Doors of Uthros" Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities  

Sami and Tannuk explore the colony and find something unexpected. Written by Seth DickinsonNarrated by Jesse InocallaRead the Story: "Episode 2"Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

A squad of Memorial Navy Kav investigate an unusual structure unearthed from their collapsing homeworld, and discover something ancient and terrible. Written by RJ TaylorNarrated by Jesse Inocalla Read the Story: "Grasp in the Dark" Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

News, News, News! Today the guys go over some news in L5R in a short time. It's a Minisode! We also discuss a couple of issues we have noticed in the 5th Edition of L5R (Not Adventures in Rokugan).  "Segment break audio was extracted from:  Ripples – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"  

Matt and Kendall discuss the second season of the Star Wars Disney Plus series.

I recently wrote a three-part article about the history of typal themes in Magic. This is my podcast on the topic.

In this podcast, I answer a question from my blog about how we decide when to name and not name mechanics.

Incoming transmission from The Magic Story Podcast! Harless and Natalie introduce you to the Edge: Magic's far-out, science-fantasy setting. Here, you'll meet ages-old faiths, do battle with cosmic entities, and search for a long-lost cat. To make sure we don't get lost in our journey through the Weft, Worldbuilding Game Designer Laurel Pratt will be our guide through the Sothera system and its mysteries. Fire up your spacecrafts and enter a brand-new horizon of Magic. Read the Story: MTGStory.com Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

Introducing the Edge. Two scoundrels look for a cat. Written by Seth Dickinson Narrated by Jesse Inocalla Read the Story: Episode 1 Preorder Now: Edge of Eternities 

How does a promo card get made? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how our first Pride promo card came to be. Magic Presents: Pride is back! The fan-favorite Commander event is coming to your local game store from June 27–29. This time, you can earn a Chromatic Lantern promo card featuring artwork of Niko Aris. Celebrate Pride with Magic: DailyMTG.com

The impossibly large Cosmos Serpent is closing in, fast. Can Niko convince the Valkyries to act before it is too late? This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article linked in the description. Thanks for joining us, and have a magical day!Written by Setsu Uzumé Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Aim Through the Target" (Originally published January 15, 2021)Celebrate Pride with Magic: DailyMTG.com 

Reclusive astronomancer Vadrik and famed slayer Rem must stop an ancient horror ravaging a village in Kessig. But can they tolerate each other long enough to survive? This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article linked in the description. Thanks for joining us, and have a magical day!Written by Margret KilljoyNarrated by Harless SnyderRead the Story: "His Eyes, All of Them" (Originally published September 17, 2021)Celebrate Pride with Magic: DailyMTG.com 

In this podcast, I talk all about Stronghold (the second expansion of the Tempest block).

In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).

After finding themself on Kaldheim, Niko Aris has a cordial discussion about storytelling. Violence ensues. This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article linked in the description. Thanks for joining us, and have a magical day! Written by Setsu Uzumé  Narrated by Natalie Krieder  Read the Story: "Know Which Way the Wind Is Blowing" (Originally published January 8, 2021) Celebrate Pride with Magic: DailyMTG.com 

A spark ignites (and not that of a planeswalker) when Huatli responds to an unassuming request for a trade posted to the noticeboard of an inn on Ravnica. This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article linked in the description. Thanks for joining us, and have a magical day!Written by Alison Lührs Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Note for a Stranger" (Originally published May 2, 2022)Celebrate Pride with Magic: DailyMTG.com 

In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.

In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.

This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.

We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.

In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.

Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.

Inspired by this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column, I walk through how mechanics are created.

In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.