The Professor (Magic: The Gathering expert)

What this episode covers

Having a podcast allows us to showcase some incredible people, and this week is no different... This week's guest isn’t our typical comedian/entertainer, but he is THE PROFESSOR!… Of Tolarian Community College, which isn’t so much a college and actually a #1 Magic The Gathering Youtube channel!  If you aren't too familiar with Magic The Gathering, it doesn't matter because this episode is about so much more than just a trading card game (that being said, during this episode, Rick DOES open a package that contains a very rare, early 90's booster box). Immediately The professor (aka Brian Lewis) and Rick bond over similar anxieties and being uncomfortable in the world outside their safety net.  Brian recounts his friendless childhood, barking like a dog at school, and being likened to Forest Gump as a teen. Rick connects to Brian's inability to find his tribe and finds a through line in his own life with finding comedy.  Now running a successful YouTube with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and a lucrative patron, Brian insists that “The Gathering” remains the most important part of playing the game.  Rick unpacks Brian's career from Teachers assistant to successful YouTuber, his opinions on collectables and how Magic The Gathering ’s rules make it easier to navigate than this complicated world.  This is the episode for anyone who didn’t fit in at school or is still looking for their community… he goes to show that everyone can find their people and become VERY successful in doing so.  Oh and of course this weeks sponsors! Supporting them supports the podcast and really helps us create content.  BetterHelp: Listeners can get 10% off your first month by visiting https://www.betterhelp.com/TYSO  HelloFresh: Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/TYSO12 and use code tyso12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! TYSO TRADING CARDS https://www.tysocards.com/shop If you're an NFT collector, check out the #TYSOcards collection here: https://rarible.com/tyso RICK GLASSMAN https://www.rickglassman.com https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman THE PROFESSOR  @Tolarian Community College   Teferi, Hero Of Dominaria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piOOfI6qBo4 How To Play Magic In About 15 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wif9ppH5JpI https://www.instagram.com/tolariancommunitycollege Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.