Podcasts about grand prix montreal

Bust out the cheese curds and gravy, we are at the Canadian Grand Prix! Red Bull gets their 100th win, Adrian Newey gets his 200th win, we have a power packed podium and what is shaping up to be a spectacular race for #2 in the Driver's Championship. Plus, Brent gets revealed on Bumble! Follow our hosts @iambrentgill @geoffreytice our producer @korecording, and video editor @pointsinawilliams. 

Treat us to cups of coffee ☕ for our next episode - https://ko-fi.com/tablefor2 (6:00) Old school players crushed Grand Prix Montreal, where's the new wave? (17:00) How to keep in mind unorthodox usage of cards during a game (28:30) A popular listener question: how to stay focused for an entire tournament (43:00) Unconventional card choices in Limited (47:00) Throne of Eldraine Limited takeaways (1:00:00) Game theory in drafting

KYT, Andy, and Derek are joined by the official new Team Face to Face Games captain, Shaheen Soorani. Together they share their early impressions of Guilds of Ravnica Limited, which cards they are excitied to play in Standard, and look forward to Grand Prix Montreal this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

Ethan Gaieski started to play seriously when he moved to Japan in 2015. He came back to the States and did decently well on the SCG Tour but didn’t get any big results. Just a lot of cash. He finally made his first GP top 8 at Grand Prix Montreal 2017. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ethan Gaieski when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep208 First Set Innistrad Favorite Set Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Sigarda, Host of Herons Early Challenge Financially keeping up with Magic was really rough. Also, the mental challenge of thinking everyone is better than him. Worst Magic Moment GP Orlando 2017, Ethan did poorly and because he prepared a lot and this was the third bad Gran Prix in a row, he was crushed. Embracing the variance is a lesson Ethan learned. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 Grand Prix Montreal 2017. What Have You Learned From Magic Quantitative Reasoning. (Recognizing patterns and Math) Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Ethan knows he can become as good as he can if he doesn't crumple under people's expectations. Biggest Mistake Players Make When players got unlucky, they think they couldn't have won. Don't offload the responsibility. Own it and ask what you could have done. Talk to people. How to Effectively Prepare for a Tournament Ethan watched the Pro Tour closely and strove to understood best decks. He practiced by playing 10 Leagues on MTGO. Parting Guidance Always be looking for ways to improve. There's always something you can do. Magic Resource Twitch.tv/alexjchen, MTG Coverage, Ari Lax, Garry Thompson Connect With Ethan Gaieski Ethan can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group. Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com     Sponsors

KYT, Robert Lombardi, Vince D'Agostino are joined the day after Grand Prix Montreal by Top 8 competitor Daniel Fournier to discuss the GP, Standard, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

Daniel Fournier is a Toronto native, known locally for his dedication to the game and aggressive hyperbole. He had a breakout year in 2014, top 8'ing Grand Prix Montreal after going undefeated in the Swiss rounds. Then he represented Canada at the World Magic Cup. Since then, he's rattled off another pair of Grand Prix top 8s and is hoping to make it big on the Pro Tour stage. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Daniel Fournier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep184 First Set Portal Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Vendilion Clique What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The depth of Magic attracts Daniel. "It's a puzzle that's constantly changng but always has a  solution." Early Challenge Deck building. Daniel would just copy decks and not understand why the cards were there. He played with great players to overcome and become better at this challenge. Breakthrough Moment GP Montreal and qualifying for the Pro Tour for the first time.Also realizing that building a solid deck and playing it well will get you results. Worst Magic Moment First Pro Tour Daniel was excited and nervous, Daniel received a call that his grandma is in the hospital with cancer and not doing well. He was emotionally distraught and did poorly in the draft. But he realized that he couldn't control that he did poorly because he drafted bad. Proudest Magic Moment Winning WMCQ and representing Canada at the World Magic Cup. What Have You Learned From Magic Quick, visual, analytical skills Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Magic has helped Daniel realize his talents. Biggest Mistake Players Make People don't pay attention to technical play card sequence, tapping correctly, remembering triggers etc. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Be actively involved in researching the metagame for several weeks leading up to your event. Parting Guidance Stop switching decks in Standard. Pick and stick. Connect With Daniel Fournier Twitter:@tirentu Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com     Sponsors

Felix Tse made top 4 at Grand Prix Montreal 2016 and live in Cananda. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Felix Tse when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep132 Connect With Felix Tse Facebook: Felix Tse Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com   Sponsors

Robert Lombardi has a Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, he'’s married and has a 6 month old son. He has been playing Magic since Visions, took a break in Odyssey and got back in during Zendikar. He'’s the Champion of Grand Prix Toronto and made Top 8 of Grand Prix Montreal. He'’s much better at Limited than Constructed and is actively trying to be less hyperbolic. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Robert Lombardi when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep125 First Set 4th Edition Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Lightning Bolt What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Deck building Worst Magic Moment Losing to an "unplayable" card. Sub per cards when used correctly have a place. Expand your range. Proudest Magic Moment Winning GP Toronto. Conversation with Yourself 10 Years Ago Don't get out of the game. Go straight to university. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself He was a poor looser. Biggest Mistake Players Make Restricting themselves to archetypes in draft. You need to be able to draft a good deck regardless of what you open. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event A lot of free time leading up to the Grand Prix. 6 hours a day playing against the best decks (the gauntlet). Daily Rituals Draft daily. Mentors John Buden, Patrick Chapin What's in Your Tournament Bag Binder of Rares, Dragon Shield Sleeves, 10 of each land Improvement Suggestions Consume, content; articles, streams/videos; more friends & share cards. Focus on learning instead of winning during play testing. Treat your opponent with more respect. Magic Resource LSV, Patrick Chapin, Huey, Owen, Reid Duke Connect With Robert Lombardi Twitter: @RobertLombardi0 Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com   Sponsors

Mike Turian has participated in a staggering 32 Pro Tours, 5 World Championships, 6 National Championships and numerous Grand Prixs. He is the Champion of Pro Tour New York in 2000 and Grand Prix Montreal in 2002. He has a top 8 finish at Worlds Toronto in 2001 and Pro Tour Amsterdam 2004. Mike also finished in the top 4 of Pro Tour Boston in 2003 and Pro Tour San Diego in 2004. Mike has amassed 234 Pro Points over his career and currently the Digital Business Manager at Wizards of the Coast in charge of Magic Duels. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Mike Turian when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep77 First Set  Revised Favorite Set Played  The Dark Favorite Set Worked On  Scars of Mirrodin Philosophy On Making Planeswalker Points Mike was one of the Wizards who helped make the competitive score tracking transition to Planeswalker Points. He saw how the old system made players hostile when they sat across from one another at competitions, dreading losing the match and losing points. Making the shift to a system where playing Magic was good, and winning at Magic was better, was Mike’s goal in fostering a healthier competitive scene. He wanted the community to be more inclusive, less hostile, all while recognizing the achievements of players who strived to be the best. At the end of a match Mike wants you to shake your opponent’s hand and say good game, not run off deducting points from your score. Heaviest Magic Moment Losing in the Top 8 of the World Championships in Toronto stands out as a sore moment in Mike’s career. At the time there was no Hall of Fame and taking the crown at the World Championship had been his dream since his early days playing. Unfortunately, Mike got out played and out sideboarded, and ended up walking away from the match feeling like he could have done much more. While it remains a high point to even make the Top 8 at Worlds, he still feels as though he lost an opportunity he can’t get back. Being even keeled is a character trait has helped Mike appreciate the loss and push him to practice more. Level Up Moment For Mike, getting a car led to a long period of growth in Magic. Being able to travel and extend his Magic intake beyond local tournaments helped open up the world for Mike. He made an 8 hour drive to a New York Pro Tour and got to play against, and defeat, Mike Long in a side event. This confidence booster helped Mike take steps to push himself further into Magic’s competitive realms. Proudest Magic Moment Mike points to winning his first team Pro Tour as one of his most memorable moments playing Magic. Playing as part of a team made for a communal experience that helped Mike feel as though he was part of something greater than just his one-on-one matches, even though he wasn’t the hero that outright clinched the win for his team. Mike had a conversation with Jon Finkel on the topic of teammates, and what Finkel said is that it’s hard to see your true self when looking in the mirror. What great friends and teammates do is help you look and see who you are. Best Format Draft Tips For New Draft Players Mike’s tip to new Drafters is establish your colors clearly. He doesn’t like to focus so much on reading other player’s signals, but rather approach it from an angle of “What am I going to accomplish in this draft that will give me flexibility and a line of play towards winning?” He has noticed many new players don’t understand their play style well enough to bring it into their drafts. Getting consciously comfortable with your style is a great area to focus on, as it’s a tough concept to grasp since it isn’t something totally tangible. Biggest Mistake Players Make Mike has noticed that some players simply don’t play enough magic. If you want to succeed and get better, you really have to put in the time to do extra drafts and put in your reps. Players actively striving to rise to the top tier of Magic players often put in 35 to 40 hours a week. While that’s clearly not an option for many players, what you can do is actively incorporate Magic into your life more fully. Go play Magic, and afterwards go somewhere and hang out while talking about your matches. Think about the game in your day to day life until you get to the point Mike was at when he was muttering “Ancestral Recall” in his sleep. Deepest Thing Magic Has Taught You One of the things Mike learned about himself through Magic was that he cares deeply about winning. He doesn’t outwardly express his craving for victory like some other players; his demeanor conceals that desire. Mike generally views himself as laid back and easy going, but Magic has shown him that version of himself only applies in some scenarios. When he becomes engrossed in a competition he can focus on winning 100%. Reader Question: How Do You Tell When A Card Is Good Or Bad? A big area of focus for Mike is understanding the casting cost to power ratio. Look at the cards and see what their drawbacks are, and even more importantly, see how or if those drawbacks can be turned into an advantage. Removal spells are always going to be excellent in Limited. One of the most important lessons Mike has learned is not to get trapped holding onto an awesome card when your opponent plays a bad or low level card, especially early on. Having the mindset that you don’t want to drop an amazing card on something weak can come back to destroy you later on in the match. Final Wisdom Mike believes the key to getting better on your Magic journey is to make sure you are having fun every step of the way. Magic is a game, after all. It’s supposed to be fun. Enjoying the game is the only way you are going to be able to play over and over again in the years to come and stay engaged with the game. There are thousands of other players pouring their whole lives and hearts into the game, so don’t go approaching Magic halfheartedly and expect to rise. Connect With Mike Turian Twitter: @mturian Like What You Hear? If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review. Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content. I read every single one and look forward to your feedback. (Here's a 1.5 minute tutorial on how to leave a review if you don't already know. THANK YOU!) Sponsors

KYT, Kenji, and Josh talk about their experience at Grand Prix Montreal where the three of them were able to make Day 2. Two of them were a win from top 8.