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Winners are made more than they are born. People are born with all different types of potential, but it comes down to adopting a winner's mentality and a winner's work ethic to maximize your potential. While filming, we had an uninvited guest in the GRINDcast studio. Check out the video version of this week's podcast at the 5:15 mark here at https://youtu.be/zw_d4kVdKjY
This week! We're breaking down standard LIVE as it develops at the height of RC season. Prowess put up a breach-like metagame share in Minneapolis but did not continue delivering breach-like numbers, so what should we play going forward? Find out on this episode! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Don't get caught up only looking at people's highlight reel. Real growth happens in valleys & success is only highlighted at the summit of the mountain. Find someone you admire & then study what they had to go through to get where they are.
We've got our first RC results, so we're looking at how the stage is set for high level standard season! Newcomer Izzet Prowess is lighting the tables up, but does it have what it takes in the format for the long haul? Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Too many people with serious potential fall into the trap of blaming and excuses. Take resposibility, commit to your mission, and you'll be surprised at how much your life will be changed.
We kind of go all over the place on this one, but land squarely on amulet talk for a healthy portion. Will CCR finally learn how to cast Primeval Titan? Find out this week! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Welcome to a brand new of Grindcast! Join, Jason, Will, and Matt as they have a relaxed episode shooting the breeze about random topics before sampling a bounty of Easter goodies.
Protect your assests! This week's episode isn't financial advice. It's way more important than that! Environment, Health, & Time are your most valuable assets. You have to be intentional about all three.
It's postban modern RCQ season! We're playing all sorts of bad decks this time around, from Hardened Broodscale to Coretapper Control. Well, Lee is playing those decks while CCR goes long on Prowess. Come check out the format with us! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
The root word of motivation is "motive" AKA your WHY. Motivation won't get you there alone, but motive will. If your motive is big enough, you're going to develop the discipline that you need to stay on the GRIND regardless of how motivated you feel.
Welcome to a brand new episode of Grindcast! Join Jason, Will, and Matt as they talk about the Nintendo Switch 2, play a game of guess if the name is a Wrestler or a porn star, and end the show by discussing episodes three and four of SEVERANCE!
Tanner Hall is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt out of Stout Training in Pittsburgh. Balancing a wife, a newborn, and a career in residential real estate demonstrates that the discipline and perseverance required to earn a black belt will strengthen you in every aspect of life. Check out Tanner on Instagram @TannerHallBJJ for some fire BJJ content and visit TannerHallBJJ.com to check out his Untappable White Belt training program.
Ooooh they banned Underworld Breach and nothing else? Should we tell everyone? Should we throw a party? Should we invite Bella Hadid? And Dragonstorm spoilers! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYR
Own your mornings, own your life! If you don't already have an effective morning routine, I'm challenging our listeners to commit for 30 days to dedicating your morning to set you up for success the rest of the day. Who's with me?
We're here, hanging out on Tarkir, bringing you the hottest spoilers while dodging dragonstorms and trying to make sure Sarkhan doesn't notice us. Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Welcome to a punishing new episode of Grindcast! Join Will, Jason, and Matt as they talk about a bunch of random things before reviewing the 1989 movie, THE PUNISHER, staring Dolph Lundgren!
I recently saw a video from John Maxwell titled, "Do What Jesus Did." Regarless of your personal religion or faith, there are a ton of lessons in the teachings of Jesus, espicially if you're in leadership. This week, we're going over a few. Check out the John Maxwell video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKBrrrvu_oE
Lee held CCR at gunpoint so it's a lore episode with some modern thrown in for good measure! Why can't Jace tell anyone what he's up to until he throws the multiverse into chaos? Why does Tarkir get restored offscreen? Why does Sarkhan get beaten not by a character but a random series of events? We don't answer any of those questions! But we sure do ask them. Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
You have to seek out the hard in life. Don't just sit comfortably waiting to see how you respond to the next obstacle. Develop a habit of choosing your next challenge.
There was only one type of episode that made sense the week after Jesse won the RC with Breach! We got her on the cast to talk about the tournament, her 5-year arc as a Breach main, and what the future holds. And there are a lot of bits. Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
On this brand new episode of Grindcast, the gang gets cozy in the magical studio to talk about random things before Will introduces Jason and Matt to the first two episodes of SEVERANCE.
Your gifts & talents are ultimately your responsibility. You have to commit to consisently sharpening your talents. We all know the saying about hard work beating talent, but talent + genuine hard work is unstoppable!
RC Charlotte is almost here! We're talking all the recent developments in the format, including a 2U counterspell that has captured our imaginations. A perfect listen on your drive to the tournament! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
On this brand new episode of Grindcast, Jason, Will, and Matt cuddle up in the magical studio to share their own real-life ghost stories.
Bill "Hutch" Hutchinson has a succesful 14 year pro boxing career with 20 wins, but that's just scratching the surface. Hutch is also a successful attorney, and most importantly a husband and father with a strong spiritual connection. If you're local to the Pittsburgh area, come out to Turf Wars tomorrow night and support Hutch on what will hopefully be his 21st professional win! Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turf-wars-tickets-1205877083819 Follow Hutch on IG @OfficialBillHutchinson or visit HutchLawOffices.com
It's the week after the Pro Tour! We break down the winning, losing, and confusing strategies from this past weekend's big standard tournament. Is this town big enough for them all? Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
I recently got a DM asking about removing emotions in your decision making. This week we're diving in to the topic. It comes down to your focus being stronger than your feelings! Drop us a DM if you've got other ideas you'd like to see us tackle on the GRINDcast.
Join two final fantasy experts as we mostly avoid talking about chocobos and delve into standard (upcoming pro tour!) and modern (almost time for our RC!) and don't even complain about how good breach is! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Life is full of seasons and you have to remind yourself that seasons pass. Sometimes during the roughest season, you just have to survive and stay in the fight. A lot goes into a successful life, but resilience is what it takes to maintain.
This week! Abe Stein joins us off a top 64 finish in Portland with a deck that has risen to the top of the format, and we take his words and turn them into clickbait. Come for the hot takes on the modern format, stay for the thoughtful discussion of how to properly beat Breach. Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
If you're on the path to greatness, you can't sleep on Napolean Hill's book, "Think and Grow Rich." Check out this week's GRINDcast for some of the biggest takeaways!
We're zooming around from card to card, trying not to just talk about which ones are good to put under an Agatha's Soul Cauldron (we also talk about what cards are good with Ketramose!) Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Welcome to this very special episode of Grindcast! On this episode, the gang takes a trip to Scotland and Mexico via Will's Salvation Army DVD purchases.
There's a ton that goes into leveling up from wherever you're currently at, but these 6 things are paramount to you achieving success!
We got modern results! And Lee played standard! And Aetherdrift spoilers! Kachow! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Welcome to a brand new episode of Grindcast! Join Jason, Will, and Matt as they dive deep into the world of horror short films on YouTube!
It's not about winning, it's about preparing to win! Big wins come from small disciplines that get you in championship shape.
Getting yourself in the zone takes commitment & the discipline to challenge yourself. Follow these key things to get yourself in the zone & crush your goals in 2025!
Lee's got a Modern invitational coming up! And he's...not playing breach! And we talk about standard! Let's gooooo Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Welcome to a new episode of Grindcast! Join Will and Matt as they talk about movies and other random things before they exchange their belated Christmas gifts for the Bad Game Gift Exchange.
2025 is here! Don't buy into the hype of "New Year, New Me" resolutions. Resolutions tend to die off in the first few months of the year & it's not about a new you, it's about sharpening your existing skills and leveling up who you already are!
Hot on the heels of his second place finish at Spotlight Foundations, our friend Scott is here to talk about his extremely sweet hybrid Dimir deck! We talk matchups, stories, and wax poetic about just how good Stormchaser's Talent is with This Town Ain't Big Enough. Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
Loyalty is tested in times of challenge, discomfort, & disagreement. It's easy to be loyal when everything is great, but how does your loyalty stand up when things are less than ideal?
It's New Year's Eve! (as of recording) So we're breaking down this past year of sets: the hits, the misses, the cowboy hats and detective's phoenixes of it all. Sit back and unwind as we bring in the new year by reveling in the last one. Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music! If you'd like to support the podcast, check out our patreon at patreon.com/mtggrindcast. Subscribers get swag and bonus content! And whether you subscribe or not, you're invited to join our discord, where we're building a community of friendly people all looking to improve at the game we love. Check it out here: https://discord.gg/Uq8x2RHYRU
I recently saw a video of one of the NFL's all-time greats, Baltimore Ravens, Ray Lewis where he broke down a ton of valuable insight into achieving greatness. Check out this week's GRINDcast episode for some of the key points.
Your goals and your vision will dictate the level of intensity that you approach things with. Ask yourself what level of intensity you operate at & if its low, you gotta raise your vision & that starts with your why.
This week we're breaking down the do's & don'ts to surrounding yourself with high level people. Your mentors and peers have a huge role in your pursuit of success. This is how you level up your circle.
This week we're breaking down the 3 key things that can steer talented people away from achieving thier goals.
Success does not exist without failure; consistency is where success breeds
The outcome of any situation in life is based on your response. We've got no control over the event itself, but we have 100% control of our response to it. Event + Response = Outcome!