Episodes
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Episode 85 - There can only be ONE
What's up FAM?! This week the gang dive into the impact of Phyrexia: All Will be One across Magic. What's the limited environment been like? How was it impacted your favorite constructed formats? What should YOU play this weekend? Listen in and find out! Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on...
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Episode 84 - Return of the FAM! - What it's like to work a Magic Pro Tour - PT Phyrexia Recap
THE GANG IS BACK! What's up FAM?! Long time no....hear? Lots of life stuff had us all taking a break but now WE ARE BACK! This week, Carolyn and Nicole give Brasky their breakdown of all things Pro Tour Phyrexia. Carolyn gives a great behind the scenes rundown of how production works and Nicole...
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Episode 83 - Sealing Up Dominaria United
In this episode, the gang breaks down Dominaria United's sealed format! Carolyn's been kickin booty, Brasky's been on the struggle bus, and Nicole's provides much needed guidance on the basics of approaches sealed formats. What have you thought about Dominaria United's sealed format? Let us know…
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Episode 81 - One, Two, Seven! Let's Talk Tron!
This week, the gang take a journey through that wonderfully straightforward, deceptively complex, and occasionally tilting deck of wonders that is Tron. A couple of Tron-lovers named Carolyn and Nicole lead Brasky through a journey of the deck's history, it's current iterations, and their tips on...
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Episode 80 - The 'Plane'case Showdown!
During the dog days of summer, we all feel like we need a vacation. Why not spend your time visiting one of our three favorite Magic: the Gathering planes! This week, the FAM each pitch to the listenership their favorite plane and why you should visit there in the style of the tried and true...
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Episode 80 - Modern Times with Dreamhack Dallas Champ Mason Clark!
This week, Carolyn and Brasky are joined by a special guest, Mason Clark, the winner of the Dreamhack Dallas Modern Event in early June. The gang talk through all the best topics on Modern: best points of entry for new players, adapting to paper play from Arena, and Mason's path as both a player...
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Episode 79 - Confidence Vibes - Chatting with the VML Season 7 Champion!
This week, Brasky and Nicole are running the show with a special guest: the newly anointed Champion of VML Season 7! We breakdown the Champ's path through the VML season, including interested deck choices and their impressions on meta heading into the Pro Tour. Who is this mysterious VML Champion...
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Episode 78 - Time to Get Organized (Play) - Pro Tour Return Talk!
The FAM gang is back and this time we're talking all about the recent Organized Play announcements and the return of the Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour! Brasky, Nicole, and Carolyn each share their unique perspectives and insights on what the announcement means to them and what they are looking...
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Episode 77 - What to put in your Magic bag for live events! Tips from the FAM 'experts'.
With in-person play returning in many parts of the globe, Carolyn, Nicole, and Brasky decided to put together the definitive list of all the things you need to pack in your Magic bag. Whether it's a tote, a satchel, or a trusty backpack, there's certain essentials everyone needs to have on them…
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Episode 76 - Compleated Quick Hits!
What's up FAM?! This week, Carolyn, Brasky and Nicole do a rendition of 'FAM: Quick Hits!' where we touch on a variety of topics in the Magic: The Gathering world around us. In-person event prep, traversing Modern for first-timers, Alchemy's many issues and opportunities, and of course....Tron...
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Episode 75 - Build Your Own Secret Lair!
What's Up FAM?! This week, Brasky, Carolyn and Nicole bring their ideas to the table for what exactly would be in their personal Secret Lairs. Favorite pet cards, interesting concepts, much needed reprints, or just ridiculous art styles, everyone's got something unique and hilarious in this...
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Episode 74 - Our Magic New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year FAM! This week, Carolyn, Brasky, and Nicole each reveal their three New Year's Resolutions for Magic: The Gathering. They also discuss some of the latest goings-on in Magic: Arena (Decathlon, Alchemy) and Nicole is put to the test for all her Brasky Bucks in a game all about Long...
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Episode 73 - End of Year Mailbag Q&A!
This week, Brasky and Carolyn take over the podcast and dig through a mysterious amount of mailbag questions from several listeners named 'Nick', 'Nicole', 'Coco', 'NikNak' and more! So many Magic topics covered, with the usual hijinks you expect on Friends and Magic! Don't forget to leave us a...
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Episode 72 - The 10 People You Run into at FNM (w/ Bonus Game!)
This week, gang jumps into a fun game from a totally real Magic magazine Carolyn found - 'Who's Your FNM Hero?!'. Find out the type of FNMer you are by taking the quiz yourself on our Twitter @FAM_Podcast! Afterwards, the gang breaks down the most important Top 10 list you'll hear this hour - The...
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Episode 71 - Gettin' the Feels - The Role of Emotion in Magic
WE'RE IN A GLASS CASKET OF EMOTION! This week, the gang dig into the discussion of emotion in Magic in all its forms. After Yuta Takahashi's rightfully emotional victory in the Magic World Championships, a lot has been said about the role of emotion in the game: how we show it, when we show,...
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Episode 70 - Grixis Will Rise! - Magic World Championship Shenanigans
Well, it happened. Grixis has finally made the big time and this week, Carolyn, Brasky, and Nicole go all in on the upcoming Magic World Championships, including a fun LIGHTNING ROUND of Player Facts! Plus, get all the info you need to enjoy this weekend's World Championships and find out who…
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Episode 69 (nice) - Innistrad Midnight Hunt Impressions
This week, Brasky, Nick, and Carolyn break down their thoughts and impressions from the first couple weeks of Innistrad. What was real? What was a trap? How many wildcards could a wild card wild if a wild card could wild cards?! What are YOUR answers to these questions? Don't forget to leave us a...
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Episode 68 - Magic Showcase Showdown
This week, the gang unpacks all of the announcements from the recent Magic Showcase, laying out the plans for the game into 2022. There was a lot announced (and a lot not announced). Tune in to hear how each host felt about the recent announcements and what our favorite announcements were! What…
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Episode 67 - Standard Bag of Holding!
This week, the gang have a lot to unpack about the Standard format. The role of competitive play in shaping formats, imbalanced sets, what we actually enjoy about the format, and more! Also Nick is back with a fun new game that Carolyn may or may not have cheated at. Don't forget to Subscribe and...
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Episode 66 - Card Categories! - Forgotten Realms
This week Brasky, Carolyn and Nick go through their picks for our Card Categories in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms! The Card we think will have the biggest impact on Standard Best Flavor Most Underrated and more!! Also, Nick brings a new game to the podcast with "Horror Movie or Magic Card?"...
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Episode 65 - Get Ready for the RELAUNCH!
Hey Fam! Friends and Magic is back! We've branched out on our own, revamped our format, and are excited to bring you all the fun magic podcast times you enjoy, with some fresh new changes to make the podcast even better. This episode, Brasky plays 'Name That Card' with the rest of the team and…
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Episode 64 - All Set for Strixhaven!
This week, the whole gang is on the podcast to rundown our favorite cards and predictions for Strixhaven including the cards we think will have the biggest impact on Standard, best flavor, and the cards we think best represent us in new the set! I bet you can already guess which card Carolyn is....
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Episode 63 - What Did We Learn? Post-Kaldheim Edition
This week, Brasky and Nicole are joined by Nick to talk about his experience in the Kaldheim Championship. What worked? What didn't? What's our feelings of the meta as we enter the twilight week of Kaldheim's release? Also, the gang may or may not open a bomb pack of Time Spiral Remastered ;)…
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Episode 62 - Getting Ready for the Kaldheim Championship with HogPog!
This week, Brasky and Carolyn are joined by VML League Season 4 Champion and Kaldheim Championship competitor Kabir Karamchandani (@hogpog_98). The group talk with Kabir about their preparations and strategies going into the big event, including playtesting with Team Swagoi and Autumn Burchett,...
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Episode 61 - Cycle Your Way to Success!
This week, Brasky, Carolyn, and Nicole break down one of Standard's sleeper decks: Cycling. Is it flash in the pan archetype? The next big meta breaker? or something more? Listen in and find out. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SwagoiGaming and leave us a review!
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Episode 60 - Pioneer Format Deep Dive
This week Brasky, Carolyn, and Nick go all in on the Pioneer format! Get their input on the best decks, their favorite choices, and what to think about when you go into a competitive Pioneer event in the near future. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us @SwagoiGaming on Twitter!
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Episode 59 - Scorched Earth - Bans & Restrictions - February 2021
This week, Brasky, Carolyn, and Nick going deep into all of the bans and restrictions announced by Wizard of Coast in several formats. Uro? GONE. Arcum's Astrolabe? Not in MY Legacy! Undercity Informer? Sure why not?! We'll give you a rundown of all the bans and how they will impact their...
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Episode 58 - Eat the Damn Cake - First Impressions of All Things Kaldheim
Vikings and gods have invaded the Friends and Magic Podcast! Join Brasky, Carolyn, and Nicole this week as they discuss the impact of Kaldheim on everything from Standard to Limited, Eternal Formats to Commander and more! Plus, don't miss out on hot takes from the hosts on the best dessert foods,...
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Episode 57 - Three FAM Favorites - Kaldheim
Angels and Snow Lands and Foretelling Boardwipes. Changelings and Tricksters and Creatures of All Types. Finding a way to break Raven's Warning. These are a few of our Favorite Things - with Kaldheim! Brasky, Carolyn, and Nick talk through their favorite things about the newest Magic: the…
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Episode 56 - Foretelling the Favorites of Kaldheim
This week, Brasky, Nicole, and Nick dive into all of the various mechanics and features of the upcoming Kaldheim release. From new mechanics to returning favorites, constructed to limited, there's so much to unpack and a lot of great discussion to be had. Join us and let us know what you're…
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Episode 55 - An Arena player's guide to Magic the Gathering: Online
This week, Brasky, Carolyn, and Nick give listeners an overview of everyone's favorite TCG Spreadsheet Simulator, Magic the Gathering Online. From differences in currency to UI navigation tips and all the wonderful foibles and features, now is a great time to introduce yourself to a whole other…
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Episode 54 - Ready...Set Release...Go! - Preparing for set releases.
This week, Brasky, Caroline, and Nicole breakdown the different ways they prepare for a new set release. Do you look at spoilers as they come out or dig into all of them all at once? Do you jump straight into theory crafting constructed or breaking down limited? There's a lot of information out...
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Episode 53 - So Fresh & So Clean - Staying Connected and Interested in Magic
This week, Carolyn and Brasky are joined once again by Nick 'INickStrad' Price to talk about how different players stay interested with Magic, even when their usual avenues for playing the game get stale. From format changes to card analyses, there's a whole host of different ways you can enjoy...
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Episode 52 - A Year's Worth of FAM! Venus Mercury League Breakdown
After a whole year's worth of FAM: Friends and Magic episodes, new and exciting things are coming to the podcast! This week Carolyn and Brasky welcome Nicole “LadyOfTheCrease” Callahan to the podcast! The gang talks about the past year's worth of FAM and breaks down the upcoming Venus and Mercury...
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The Price of Greatness - Prepping for the Zendikar Rising Championship
This week, Swagoi team member Nick Price returns to the podcast joining Carolyn and Bill as they break down the duo's prep, decks, and strategies for the Zendikar Rising championship.
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Magic Decks of Historic Proportions: aka Sean’s Used Car Emporium
Sean sells you on a old deck with new ideas. Need more options? The rest of the cast gives you their picks of what to play in historic as well.
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Customized Competition - Engaging with Competitive Magic Your Way
This week, the gang welcomes new Swagoi team member Nick Price to the podcast to talk about all of the different ways you can compete in Magic without having to grind the ladder in Arena. We also answer the age old question: Which planeswalker is mostly likely to work at the DMV?
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Grixis at Dawn
The gang is minus Carolyn but can still sum up their feelings on Standard going into this Arena Open weekend.
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Tap, Scry, Die
This week, the gang give their impressions on the recent bannings in Standard and give their predictions on the decks to play going forward. Also, Brasky delivers his dissertation on the wonders of Grixis.
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You never forget your first
The gang reminisces about their first and favorite decks of yore
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Zendikar Reloading
The gang is minus Carolyn is joined by Max and goes over their favorite cards to try out once Zendikar is truly live on MTG Arena
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Historic Meta Part 2: Electric Booglaoo (aka Why are There So Many Boats?!)
This week, the gang picks up where they left off last week, going over their picks for the upcoming Historic format events and the difference between building for open and closed decklist events.
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The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Breaking Down the Historic Meta Game
This week, the gang gives their quick initial impressions of Zenidkar Rising before deep diving into the competitive metagame of the Historic format, including Carolyn and Eric's 1st-2nd finish in the latest Arena Community Cup and Sean's Top-500 ladder finish in the format.
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A Pod about Casting
The gang listens to mrtoolshed's love for UW again and also goes over the finer points of commentary
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The State of the State of Magic Design
This week, the gang dives into Mark Rosewater's State of Design 2020 article, discusses the good and the bad of the game. Did we fix all of Magic's problems? You'll just have to listen to find out!
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Standard Showdown BATTLE!
This week, Eric and Sean go toe to toe to decide which deck is superior in Standard: Temur Adventures or Sultai Ramp. Also, get a sneak peek into Carolyn's new book "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Embercleave".
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"We're with the banned"
This week, the gang recaps their experience with the Historic Arena Open and then dig deep into all of the ins and out of the latest Banned and Restricted announcement and it's implications for the game of Magic.
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Short Plank, Long Cliff: A Deep Dive into the Historic Format
This week, the gang gets you ready for the upcoming Arena Open with a discussion of the Historic format including the boogeyperson known as Temur Rec, why Goblins are a good thing, and what decks may surprise folks. There's also great discussion on conversion rate...not decks, but currency.
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Feeling Restricted
The gang is back together to talk about cards that are leaving.
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A Limited Perspective of M21 (ft. Haiyue Yu!)
The gang... well half of them are joined by the newest member of Team Swagoi, Haiyue Yu, to go over M21 draft and their love for blue cards