Forcing Spike - A Wannabe Magic the Gathering Podcast

Chris Top 8's his first paper tournament in 2 years, and the duo are falling for Forgotten Realms. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch Store Join us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!

Justin and Chris spend a Sunday evening hanging out, and drafting. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch Store Join us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch! Justin - @jacetheod Chris - @nadahipster

The duo dive into changes to tournament structures, the new summer super drop, and what we'd play in modern. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch Store Join us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch! Justin - @jacetheod Chris - @nadahipster

Justin and Chris are back. Welcome to Forcing Spike 3.0. We dive into news updates, Historic bans, and Modern moving forward. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch Store Join us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch! Justin - @jacetheod Chris - @nadahipster

Justin and Chris talk about how the only viable path to being a pro magic player is now content creation. Apologies for the audio quality, something when wrong with Chris' mic. We hope to have it resolved next episode. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Professor Sherman goes full Dubledore, and makes sure Chris doesn't flunk his Strixhaven draft. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Chris and Justin hit the books, and dive into the impact of the Mystical Archives on MtG. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Chris comes to terms with his mediocrity, and decides to do something about it. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Universe Beyond isn't the end of the world, and the duo dive into TSP remastered. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded the night before the big announcement about crossover IPs. Look forward to that chat next week!In the meantime, do we like Magic again? The duo take a look at the formats after Uro was deleted from the game.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo dig into Kaldheim standard, and are stoked to see a good standard again. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Boomer magic at it's finest. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo talk burgers, buy-lists, and bi-frosts. It's the Forcing Spike Kaldheim first look!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Happy New Year! Justin and Chris have a philosophical conversation about the pros and cons of Twitter and our favorite game, and we grade every product released in 2020. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Chris made mythic, and wants to talk about it gosh dang it. The duo dive in to a Historic check in. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin has done it. Chris embraces his full Timmy. We're starting....a commander league. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

You all didn't ask for it, but we're giving it to you anyway. Enjoy a bonus episode where Justin opens gold, and Chris opens pieces of cardboard that technically can be used to play Magic.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

We did it! Forcing Spike has reached episode 100, and we're celebrating with a listener questions episode. Enjoy!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo discuss the surprise that is Kaladesh remastered, digging into what is, and isn't, in it. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

We're kicking it old school! Justin and I hadn't caught up in a few weeks, so this is a chat just like the old times. If you're a fan of OG Forcing Spike, this is for you!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

In the wake of the most recent bans, the duo think through a radical idea. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo dig into their points of view on The Walking Dead secret lair. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Hey all! After a hiatus due to Chris moving, and Justin getting sick - we're back! Rather than speculate on the future of Standard, or a world where we have Walking Dead reserved list cards, we focused this week on diving into legacy. Siege Ryano joins with a "how to get started" primer.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo react to Zendikar, and get super hyped about the 2021 release calendar. Apologies for the late episode this week, I'm in the middle of moving and the releases might be off for the rest of this month. No worries though, we still plan to have an episode a week!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin is super hyped about Commander Legends, so he tries to get Chris in to the format. Chris learns something about himself. Oh, and another card got banned. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo discuss Maro's State of the Game, and whether or not remaster sets can save Magic as we know it. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Coming down from the high of a "new" format, Chris realizes Standard is still....standard.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The game is new again, and I don't know what to do with my hands.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Diving deeeeeeeeep into Historic Goblins for the Arena Open. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin and Chris dig in to Historic, in preparation for the Arena Open. Fun fact, there is not a ton of data on which decks play well in Historic!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipsterTags: M21Ikoria

Justin and Chris travel through time to give you thoughts on the B&R Update, and the current state of Standard. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Hey all, sorry this episode is late. About two hours after we recorded, my wife's water broke and two days later Eleanor Dunne was here!Hoping you still enjoy the cast, Justin and I dig into the rares to look for in limited, and have a hard disagree about the power of White in this set. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin dives into the sign post cards for M21, and the duo consider a Forcing Spike Tournament. Cast your vote for the tournament format on our discord!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin finds out about F.I.R.E. design philosophy, and we rant. That's really it. This is a softball. If you want crunchy meta advice, just play Rec. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo get in to how stoked they are for M21 (even if Standard will still be...well..uh...Standard, and Justin is jazzed about the Commander rules change.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Hey everyone,You'll hear it in the cast, but I wanted to post it in the show notes too.Justin and I wanted to start this episode by reminding everyone that Forcing Spike is a place to pick each other up, and no one should be put down.---Black Lives Matter.Racism is not a political issue. Systemic oppression is not a political issue. Violence is not a political issue.These are issues of human rights, and human decency.Violence of any kind, and that especially based on on race, gender, orientation, status, or belief system is not accepted, and will not be accepted in the Forcing Spike community.Forcing Spike is a place where we're pros, just not at Magic.We're certainly not professionals when it comes to the plight of black people and minorities in America - and I'm sure at some point I have unknowingly contributed to the problem. That is not ok.Justin and I are looking for other ways to help our communities, but for now what we can do is provide a safe place to talk about our favorite game, and extend an invitation to others that are like minded to discuss and enjoy their favorite hobby.If anyone in the Forcing Spike community has any recommendations on how to contribute, please let us know.Thank you all for listening, and being here. Know this is a safe place to talk if you feel that you need to.- Chris & JustinOh yeah, and there were changes to Standard. 

The duo discuss recent changes to OP, and take a look at the emerging Historic format. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo react to the weekend's tournament frenzy, the first round of companion bans, and wonder if single set design is the reason Magic has been broken for a year. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Chris is a sad bastard and Justin tries to cheer him up. The duo discuss, just what does it take to be a spike in 2020. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo dig in to their feelings about companion, and long term effects they may have on the game. Then, Chris and Justin unpack the vision design hand off file for clues about what's to come.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

This week the duo dig in to: Where we are seeing some success in standardWhy Chris is bad at this limited format, and Justin isn't. A look at our top 10 and bottom five set mechanicsCheck out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Ikoria is released! Player draft has arrived on MTG Arena! We look at cards that over and under perform, and discuss how Magic as a brand is changing the way the game is played.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Join us as we dive into the common and uncommon set review of Ikoria! SiegRyano joins the cast for a MARATHON session that we hope helps your opening weekend games!Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

The duo is stoked, and flabbergasted by Ikoria. Also, Cycling is the best MTG mechanic of all time, fight me.Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Team Forcing Spike takes a look at the many changes happening across the MTG landscape amid social distancing protocol. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

This was recorded on 3/15 - and we hope you're all staying safe as news continues to progress this week. We're digging in how to still enjoy our game in these strange times. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Lots of cards were banned, Justin and Chris dig into how that might affect each format moving forward. The duo then dig in to a 70% WR arena decklist, and answer some listner questions. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin and Chris try a new show format, and dive into how a ban might affect multiple formats, and how to stay healthy at Magic events. Check out the Forcing Spike Merch StoreJoin us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin and Chris mourn Pioneer, and revisit Ravnica's limited environment.Join us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster

Justin and Chris deep dive mono red in the current standard meta game, and debate if Paulo Vitor Damo deRosa is the best player of all time. Join us in our discord to keep the conversation going! Follow Justin and Chris on Twitch!Justin - @jacetheodChris - @nadahipster