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Talking Swish

by Swish Gaming

Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu talk Magic the Gathering (MTG) discussing current topics with the game, tournament series, and bringing on guests varying from pro players to local grinders and event organizers to gain insight and understanding for the game. Join us each week as we dive into a new discussion with Talking Swish.

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Episodes

  1. Talking Swish | August 9th, 2022

    Stephen and Duy recap NRG Weekend and the team performance.

  2. Talking Swish | July 29th, 2022

    Stephen and Duy dive into the prior weekend and plans for NRG Chicagoland.

  3. Talking Swish | July 22, 2022

    Stephen and Duy break down the hot topics of the week in the world of MTG

  4. Max McVety Interview

    Max joins the cast for a very special interview. The former SCG Invitational winner shares his insights and experience and talks Aggro magic.

  5. Talking Swish | June 17, 2022

    The guys are back from NRG Lansing, and boy do they have a ton to talk about. From Modern to Pioneer, some of the adventures around Lansing. And a small splash in the top eight of the Pioneer event. They break down their tournament reports, and hype up the future of the NRG Series with a battle…

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  6. Talking Swish | June 10, 2022

    The shocking Pioneer Ban announcement is here, the guys break down the recent announcement with the hits and misses surrounding it. Also, they touch some of the controversies in the world of Magic the Gathering.

  7. Talking Swish | June 3, 2022 | Jeremy Pinter Interview

    Stephen Dykman sits down with former MTG Pro Tour competitor, Jeremy Pinter.

  8. Talking Swish | May 27, 2022 | NRG Minn Recap and Lansing Preparations

    The guys are back, no worry pesky work obligations to take them away. Larry, Stephen and Duy reunite to recap the weekends events; most notably NRG Minneapolis. How Stephen stunk the bed for the team event but bounced back to a semi-finals run in the Modern 5k. Also Duy breaks down his Pioneer...

  9. Talking Swish | May 7, 2022 | Prepping for RQ Season, Pioneer Deck Dump Deep Dive

    Duy returns just in time for another Pioneer Deck Dump. Stephen also breaks down his experience in Pittsburg for Team Limited.

  10. Talking Swish | April 29, 2022 | MTG Arena Explorer and Online Competitive Play Announcement

    Duy is out sick, so Larry and Stephen are back like the old days talking some Magic. They tackle the announcement of Explorer (Pioneer Light) to Arena and the announcements of the online path to the pro tour.

  11. Talking Swish | April 22, 2022 | Streets of New Capenna Previews minus Blue Cards!

    The guys break down the spoilers... wait! Do we still call them spoilers, is the PC? Anyhoo... the guys get to take a deep dive into the world of New Capenna. Unfortunately, due to the tech issues the blue cards didn't get recorded, we will cover them next week!

  12. Talking Swish | April 15, 2022 | Pioneer Deep Dive & Adam Wasburn-Moses Interview

    The guys are back together! Stephen returns from vacation and breaks down his NRG Fort Wayne experience and also his reactions to the Magic OP announcement. Additionally, the guys break down Pioneer and the recent Challenge top 8 decklist. And don't miss a special interview with NRG Legacy Format...

  13. Talking Swish | April 6, 2022 | MTG OP Announcement Reaction

    Stephen is gone, but the guys couldn't wait to break down the recent MTG OP Announcement. What did Larry and Duy think, and what does this mean for the future of competitive Magic the Gathering?

  14. Talking Swish | April 1, 2022 | SCG Indy Recap & MTG OP Announcement Predictions

    Duy returns to the cast this week, as the guys break down how SCG Indy faired for them. Also, they talk about the looming Organized Play Announcement for MTG!

  15. Talking Swish | March 11, 2022 | NRG Recap & Lurrus Ban Announcement

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish! In this week's episode they are joined by Andrew Wolthuis to go over their run in the NRG team event from over the weekend and go over the sudden ban of Lurrus from the modern format!

  16. Talking Swish | March 04, 2022 | Raja (Team RIW) Interview

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this week's episode they talk with Team RIW member Raja about everything mtg, and the current state of team RIW.

  17. Talking Swish | February 20, 2022 | SCG CON Philly Recap & Charles Dunn Interview

    Larry Field, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they go over Larry and Stephen's trip to SCG Con in Philadelphia and interview the winner of the modern event Charles Dunn!

  18. Talking Swish | February 13, 2022 | Alchemy Deep Dive Pt. 2

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they recap their events from the previous weekend and continue their deep dive into the alchemy format!

  19. Talking Swish | February 6, 2022 | Alchemy Deep Dive Pt 1 & Daniel Wharton Flashback Interview

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode the gang talk about the Alchemy format and their tournament experience with it and where they think the format is going or could be improved. Stick around at the end of the episode for a flashback interview with...

  20. Talking Swish | January 30, 2022 | MTG Ban Announcement & Will Krueger Flashback Interview

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they discuss the recent ban announcement effecting multiple formats and what they could do to the metagame. At the end of the episode there's also an interview segment with 2020-2021 NRG Series MVP Will Kruger.

  21. Talking Swish I January 22nd, 2022 I Alchemy Deep Dive Part One & Kyle Boggemes Interview

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they discuss the alchemy format and upcoming events for that format, and later in the episode they have an interview with local PT competitor Kyle Boggemes with team RIW.

  22. Talking Swish I January 14th, 2022 I Death of Organized Play, Rise of NRG

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they discuss the rising popularity of the NRG series as the premiere organized play series as other organizations continue to ignore paper MTG.

  23. Talking Swish | October 1, 2021 | The Legacy and Metagame Debate - Larry Fields vs Adam Love

    Larry Fields, Steven Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this week's episode they talk legacy with Adam Love to go over the differences between testing for a big legacy event and Death and Taxes.

  24. Talking Swish | September 24, 2021 | Modern Banlist Revisited Continued

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they continue their discussion about the banlist for the modern format and what cards could potentially come off to shake up the format.

  25. Talking Swish | September 17, 2021 | Innistrad Midnight Hunt Previews

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they go over the many new exciting cards from Innistrad Midnight Hunt and the impact they could cause across all formats!

  26. Talking Swish | September 10, 2021 | Interview - "Secret GP Playmat Artist" FunTimeNerds

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Larry Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks interview they talk with FunTimeNerds artist of the "Secret GP" playmat that took the MTG social media by storm.

  27. Talking Swish | September 10, 2021 | Modern Banlist Revisited Part 1

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they discuss the modern banlist and have a roundtable discussion on whether or not cards can come off and be introduced to the modern metagame.

  28. Talking Swish | September 3, 2021 | John Whetstone Interview

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they interview John Whetstone on his experience on the SCG tour, his success with aggro decks, and the experience of opening his own LGS!

  29. Talking Swish | August 27, 2021 | "Magic Showcase 2021 & Interview with Jason Reid

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they discuss the announcements from the 2021 Magic Showcase and have a interview with Jason Reid!

  30. Talking Swish | August 20, 2021 | Interview: "Secret GP" TO - John

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this interview segment they talk with the tournament organizer of the "Secret GP", John.

  31. Talking Swish | August 20, 2021 | Insight Esports

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they talk about the issues that have arisen between Insight Esports and the MTG community.

  32. Talking Swish | August 13, 2021 | Interview w/Michael Mapson

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this interview segment they talk with Michael Mapson about what got him into magic.

  33. Talking Swish | August 13, 2021 | Secret GP and the Aftermath

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they recap the events of the "Secret GP" and the road stories along with it.

  34. Talking Swish, August 10th 2021, Part B, Interview with Max Khan

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this weeks interview they sit down and talk with NRG series tournament manager, Max Khan, and discuss how he and the NRG series has been doing since the start of the pandemic and how it will proceed forward!

  35. Talking Swish, August 10th 2021, Part A

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! Each and every week they talk what's new in the world of MTG, how the metas are shaping, and what they're up to!

  36. Talking Swish, July 20th, Part 2

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this episode they are joined by fellow teammate Andrew Wolthuis to discuss all things affinity and hammer!

  37. Talking Swish, July 20th, Part 1

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! In this week they talk about the previous weeks exciting team tournament and upcoming events!

  38. Talking Swish, July 13th 2021, Part 2

    Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu are Talking Swish! This week they're joined by Noah Huizinga to discuss the current meta and return to paper magic!

  39. Talking Swish, July 13th 2021, Part 1

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish! This week they are joined by new co-host Duy Vu to discuss the current metagame and the return to paper magic.

  40. Talking Swish, March 15 2021: Chase Masters Interview

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish! In this weeks show they interview Chase Masters about himself and his MTG career.

  41. Talking Swish, March 8 2021: Adam Love and Eternal Formats

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode Larry and Stephen are joined by Adam Love where they discuss eternal formats!

  42. Talking Swish, March 1 2021: Weekend Recap, Road Stories w/ Ray Perez Jr., Interview w/ Nate Kainste

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish! In this episode they recap the weekends event and how the recent bannings shook up the meta! Also they have interviews with teammates Ray Perez Jr and Nate Kainste!

  43. Talking Swish, February 22nd 2021, Ban Announcement Deep Dive

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish, in this weeks episode they do an analysis of the overall metagame of MTG after the biggest ban announcement in the history of the game!

  44. Talking Swish, February 15th 2021, Uro Announcement and Sultai everything in standard

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are Talking Swish! In this weeks episode they talk about WOTC recent announcement regarding Uro and about all things Sultai in the standard format!

  45. Talking Swish - February 8th, 2021

    It's the return of Talking Swish with hosts, Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman! In this episode they talk about the current state of MTG and Swish Gaming as well as some fun road stories!

  46. Talking Swish Episode 24: Talking Pokemon

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are talking swish, in this weeks episode they are joined by Nick Smith to discuss all things Pokemon TCG!

  47. Talking Swish Episode 23: Kaladesh and Historic

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are talking swish! In this weeks episode they talk more Kaladesh and the evolution of the Historic format!

  48. Talking Swish Episode 22: Kaladesh Remastered

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are talking swish, this week they talk all things Kaladesh Remastered and it's potential impact on historic!

  49. Talking Swish Episode 21: More Standard Bans

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are talking swish, in this week's episode they talk about the huge standard bans that have just occurred after the release of Zendikar Rising and the Grand Finals.

  50. Talking Swish Episode 20: What We'd Play (October 2020)

    Larry Fields and Stephen Dykman are talking swish! In this weeks episode they're joined by returning guest Raymond Perez Jr. were they discuss decks they'd play in upcoming tournaments in the current meta!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu talk Magic the Gathering (MTG) discussing current topics with the game, tournament series, and bringing on guests varying from pro players to local grinders and event organizers to gain insight and understanding for the game. Join us each week as we dive into a new discussion with Talking Swish.

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Larry Fields, Stephen Dykman, and Duy Vu talk Magic the Gathering (MTG) discussing current topics with the game, tournament series, and bringing on guests varying from pro players to local grinders and event organizers to gain insight and understanding for the game. Join us each week as we dive...

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