Podcasts about grand prix toronto

Jonathan is a Canadian Magic player best known for his mastery of the Grishoalbrand deck in the Modern format. In 2018, Jonathan finished 4th in Grand Prix Toronto and won the Star City Games Team Open in Las Vegas. He is a regular member of the First Strike podcast and can be found on Twitter as @finalnub. Music in this episode is brought to you by @kuplasound

The crew breaks down Grand Prix Toronto and spend a while discussing their thought on Commander before answering fishmail.

The crew breaks down Grand Prix Toronto and spend a while discussing their thought on Commander before answering fishmail.

The crew breaks down Grand Prix Toronto and spend a while discussing their thought on Commander before answering fishmail.

Gerry and Bryan (along with Todd Anderson) teamed together for Grand Prix Toronto and learned plenty of valuable lessons along the way. Hear about what The GAM Toddcast chose to play in each format, why, and what they would change. After last weekend, Gerry is confident he may have broken the team constructed format and can’t wait to put it into practice. There’s also a nice rant about Finding The Truth, what that means, why matchup percentages are irrelevant, and how to utilize it in your preparation.

On this episode, Maria and Meghan blow your magical minds with two brand spankin' new Battlebond preview cards! Want to know what they are? WELL, PROBABLY TAKE A LISTEN, DOOD! Our hosts will also showcase other spicy new Battlebond cards and review the set's Two-Headed-Giant-focused mechanics. PLUS: Meghan recaps the madness at Grand Prix Toronto (just like the air, Karn is ALL AROUND US), Maria invents a very Minnesotan planeswalker, and it's another insanity-laden segment of What is this Card?! Become an amazing supporter of the show: http://www.patreon.com/mtacast Enter our May giveaway: https://gleam.io/3HGr8/mta-may-giveaway Support Pride w/ rainbow Planeswalker merch: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/lambert_mtg?side=front&type=2&zoom=false Sub to our epic vids: http://www.youtube.com/mtacast The best place to buy cards: http://www.cardkingdom.com/mtacast Great MtG Gear: http://www.ultrapro.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mtacast Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/mtacast Throw down with our playmats: http://www.magictheamateuring.com/shop Sub to our stream: http://www.twitch.tv/magictheamateuring

There's so much to cover in this episode! From Gerry's Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan experience to Bryan's near miss at Grand Prix Toronto and the unbannings, get ready for the craziest Modern episode yet. With Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Bloodbraid Elf unleashed on Modern, where does the format go? Are Gerry and Bryan's decks of choice still viable? Gerry's Pro Tour recap - 2:17 Staticaster play & Top 8 - 19:04 HOF possibilities - 32:46 Unbans - 47:40 MTGO decklist change - 1:01:13 Patreon question - 1:04:05 https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/273374#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/194915#paper

KYT and Andy Peters are joined by Alex Biancchi and the one and only Grand Prix Toronto finalist Jon Stern, to take about playing Burn at the Pro Tour and Grand Prix, and other Modern matchups. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

KYT and Rob Lombardi, are joined by Shaheen Soorani, Derek Pite, and Grand Prix Toronto virtual top 8 finisher Cody Gravelle to react to the news of the hot unbannings in Modern, tell stories from the Grand Prix, and look to the future of Modern. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break your brains with some HUGE Modern news! (To be read in a cockney accent:) "Oh, Bloody Elf, Jace is back!" Our hosts break down what the Modern unbannings of Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Bloodbraid Elf and what that could mean for the format. PLUS: Maria is on Cloud 9 after Bogles takes down Grand Prix Toronto, Meghan walks us through her top-decking triumphs on the Team Modern Super League, and a For the N00bs that helped Meghan level-up her sideboarding. Remember: it's Patreon Pledge Drive month and we'd love to have you update your pledge to monthly or join us as a new member of the crazy MtA family! Call 612-FOSSILZ and leave us a message about why you choose to support. Support the Patron Pledge Drive or update your pledge: http://www.patreon.com/mtacast Enter to win our Flavor Text Theatre pulls: https://gleam.io/6gdK9/mta-february-giveaway Get your name on our new office wall: http://www.paypal.me/mtacast Sub to our epic vids: http://www.youtube.com/mtacast The best place to buy cards: http://www.cardkingdom.com/mtacast Get great MtG gear: http://www.ultrapro.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mtacast Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/mtacast Throw down with our playmats: http://www.magictheamateuring.com/shop Sub to our stream: http://www.twitch.tv/magictheamateuring  

KYT and Rob Lombardi, are joined by Derek Pite and Robert Anderson to discuss two weeks of Modern: the Pro Tour in Bilbao Spain last weekend, and the Grand Prix coming up in Toronto this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

KYT, Robert Lombardi, and Andy Peters get togther to discuss Rivals of Ixalan sealed from Grand Prix Indy, new Modern decks for Grand Prix Toronto, can new content segments save Grand Prix video coverage? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

Robert Anderson has played on several Pro Tours and is the Champion of Grand Prix Toronto 2017. Robert works at Face to Face Games and lives in Canada. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Robert Anderson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep230 First Set Revised Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Calcite Snapper Early Challenge The mental game. It's easy to be negative so Robert has focused a lot on keeping a positive attitude. Magic Milestones His first PTQ win. Level Up Moment Making day 2 of a Grand Prix. Magic Mentors Alexander Hayne, Doug Potter Worst Magic Moment Pro Tour Amsterdam wasn't that great. Robert lost to decks that he had beat in play test. He also 0-3  a draft that he felt good about. Proudest Magic Moment Winning Grand Prix Toronto. What Have You Learned From Magic Calculating odds. Biggest Mistake Players Make Lack of format knowledge in Limited. Not read give opponent right. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event For Limited, Robert recommends focusing on the draft and talking with others. Limited Advice for Newbies Watch videos and go to FNM. Parting Guidance Don't get discouraged and play Magic Online. Magic Resource Mana Deprived, First Strike Podcast, Reddit, MTG Top 8 Connect With Robert Anderson Robert 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 welcomes the newly crowned champion of Grand Prix Toronto, Robert Anderson, along with dethroned champ and co-host, Robert Lombardi, returning Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Doug Potter, and co-hosts extraordinaire Bryan Gottlieb and Vince D'Agostino to tell stories from the Grand Prix and discuss the new Limited format. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

KYT welcomes the talented cosplayer Courtney Polozzo, who will be at Grand Prix Toronto this coming weekend, and is joined by the full house to debate the current Standard, and the FNM and Game Day changes announced this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

Robert Lombardi still has a Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (he hasn't lost it), and is married and has a 15-month-old son. He has 3 Grand Prix top 8s now including a win at Grand Prix Toronto 2016. He’s still better at Limited than Constructed and is striving to not be 1 point shy of Silver. Robert was first on the MTG Pro Tutor podcast in episode 125. 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-ep198 How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Robert played around with all the top decks and found his stride with Mardu vehicles. FNM Side Board VS. Pro Side Board You know the meta much better at the local level. Your board at a big event is less targeted. First Strike Podcast Robert is co-hosting a spiky podcast about competitive Magic. Brian Gottlieb is the best built from scratch deck builder. Parting Guidance People ask for feedback but then argue when they get it. Don't do that! Magic Resource First Strike Podcast 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

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

"Magic is kind of mind-blowing." Mike Turian is one of the greatest Limited players ever in the history of the Magic Pro Tour, and a bona fide Hall of Famer. He is also a key driving force within Wizards of the Coast, having held key roles in R&D, Organized Play, Technology, Magic Online, and Magic Duels teams. In this no-holds-barred conversation, I talk to Mike about both his illustrious playing career (Part 1) and the decade that he's spent at Wizards of the Coast (Part 2). Mike has tons of great stories and learnings to share, so please do come along for the ride! Time stamps -- Part 1: [03:21] Introduction [09:49] Growing up in Pittsburgh [12:04] Earliest gaming experiences [15:51] Being competitive with his best friend [19:42] Playing Magic for the first time [29:24] Getting hooked on tournaments [32:40] Booster drafts with two packs, not three [34:34] The appeal of the Limited format [36:06] Learning the basics of Limited [38:45] The outside world through The Duelist magazine [41:10] Making a splash in larger events [43:21] Playing against Brian Kibler in Grand Prix Toronto [45:02] Mike’s first Pro Tour in Chicago [46:18] Randy Buehler [50:05] Being part of a team and preparation process [55:17] Teaming up with Gary Wise and Scott Johns [1:00:04] Skills learned through team play [1:01:10] Best Magic memories [1:03:10] On sportsmanship [1:04:16] What the Hall of Fame means to him [1:06:17] Mike’s Hall of Fame achievements [1:09:25] Focusing on Limited vs. Constructed [1:11:16] Mike’s criteria for Hall of Fame membership Photo Credit: Wizards of the Coast