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Top Deck Podcast

Two longtime MTG grinders that love slinging cardboard and having fun. Jesse is an entrepreneur and restauranter, and Jimmie is a seasoned bartender. With stories accumulating over 20 years in mtg, you won't want to miss the stories we've had with MTG along the way. Come take a ride with these two friends as embark the journey to get to the pro tour!

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  1. 16

    Season 2, Back on the Grind

    Jesse and Jimmie launch off season two with discussions of standard and modern.. Come hang out, and let us know what you would like to hear!!

  2. 15

    New Standard, New Modern, New Season!

    Saltie_J and Two4One are back after vacation!! The team discusses how they see modern shaking out after the dark cloud known as Hogaak is finally gone. Throne of Eldraine is here, and the guys can't wait for rotation!! Come along for the ride as they give their grades on the new cards in the set for standard applications. We will also have a special episode to go over the rest of the spoilers this week!! www.twitch.tv/saltie_j www.gamersngeeks.com

  3. 14

    Busted Tournaments and Empty Pockets

    Saltie_J and Two4One are back from Vegas! The trip didn't go as planned, but there was a lot of learning to be had. Bannings in modern, unbannings in Standard, and new paths to the MPL! Come hang out with the guys as they give their takes on all the new announcements. www.gamerngeeks.com  www.twitch.tv/saltie_j

  4. 13

    GP Vegas or Bust!

      The Top Deck Team is traveling out west for GP Vegas! Saltie_J and Two4One talk about what the plan is for Modern, Draft, and Standard! Will they come back with a trophy , Mythic Champion invite, or rich after hitting the slots? The former World Champ Johnny Magic is making his tournament debut and spinning the mtg world on it's head... You don't want to miss this action packed episode! www.twitch.tv/saltie_j www.gamersngeeks.com

  5. 12

    Fun Times and Heading to Vegas

    The Top Deck Team welcomes new sponsor Gamers N Geeks! Listen in for your chance to win the GnG Swagger Bag!  The guys talk about fun times in tournaments, standard, modern, and  draft as they prepare to go to GP Vegas. You don't want to miss this episode filled with laughs and tournament blunders! Don't forget you can now post questions to the team that may air on the next episode!! www.twitch.tv/saltie_j  http://gamersngeeks.tcgplayerpro.com/ 

  6. 11

    Hogaak, The Hero We Deserve and How to Fix Modern

    It's been non stop talk about Hogaak in modern, but is one card really the problem, or is banning it just a band aid? Saltie_J  and Two4One give their take on everything from coverage, bannings, how they would fix the format, and what they would play this weekend! It's all modern, all the time on this episode of The Top Deck Podcast! You don't want to miss it!!

  7. 10

    There's a Hole in the Air Mattress! (Jimmie Wins The IQ)

    Jesse and Jimmie travel down to IQ winners (Scott Herndon's) neck of the woods near Tampa! Come along for the journey as the Top Deck Team battle a leaky air mattress to take down the IQ. We talk about the local FNM scene, what we played, and a round by round take of the IQ! The guys breaks down the big tournaments over the weekend to get you prepared for your next event. You don't want to miss this episode!!

  8. 9

    The M20 Standard Breakdown

    The Top Deck team breaks down the top 8 of the new meta! Jesse and Jimmie are all in on one archetype, and tell you the top 3 decks to play this weekend and 3 to avoid! Come hang out and get prepared for your iq or fnm with the Top Deck Team!!

  9. 8

    Special Guest Scott Herndon Joins The Top Deck Team

    Welcome top 64 GP Competitor and IQ winner Scott Herndon to the Top Deck Podcast! We get insight of the mindset, deck choice, and the will to improve from a tournament winner! Scott talks about his journey from scrubbing out at FNM's to getting top results and what it takes. Jesse and Jimmie discuss burnout and how to bounce back from it. We also prepare you for what's next in the standard format! You don't want to miss this special episode!

  10. 7

    M20 is Here!

    Jesse and Jimmie discuss cards that have overperformed out of M20. New decks and and shifting meta are on the horizon. Tune in now to find out what the Top Deck Team will do to adjust. The guys are delving into limited and learn the hard way it's a different game. It's still modern season, so we can't forget that. You don't want to miss this episode of the Top Deck Podcast!!

  11. 6

    MagicFest and Arena top 1k

    Jesse and Jimmie are back on the grind! Follow Jimmie as he gets prepared to battle in Dallas and has three opportunities  at MCQ'S. Jesse is battling all weekend long to secure a top 1k spot on Mtg Arena. The Top Deck team talks everything magic from bannings, modern meta, standard meta , and their top 5 cards in M20! You don't want to miss this episode of the Top Deck Podcast!!

  12. 5

    Modern, Mental Mindset, and off to Dallas!!

    Come hang out as Jesse and Jimmie talk about their experience playing modern for a Mustang in Mobile. The mental side of the game doesn't get talked about that often, but the Top Deck Team has a new view that can help in your next tournament. Jimmie's off to Dallas, what will he play? Jesse reached top 1k on Arena, can he finish the deal, and where is the meta headed?? Tune in to find out with the new and improved audio!

  13. 4

    Welcome to the Darkside.....

    For the first time Jesse and Jimmie consider going to the "Dark Side" and pilot graveyard swamp decks in modern. With two tournaments in Mobile and Jville, what decks will be taken in modern and standard? Come hang out as the Top Deck team discuss tournament results, new cards to watch out for, our favorite segment, The Punt of the Week!!

  14. 3

    New Tech for Upcoming MCQ

    Find out how Jesse and Jimmie did in the Pensacola IQ! The guys called Command the Dreadhorde, Now they have a new card that has flew under the radar... Can this new tech be something that's helps Team Top Deck conquer the next MCQ?? You don't want to miss this week's "Punt of the Week"

  15. 2

    What's the meta call?

    Jesse and Jimmie discuss the previous fnm results in FWB, getting ready for an IQ, the new MPL, and what's the deck to play this weekend. We hope you enjoy our new segment called The Punt of the Week!!

  16. 1

    1st week of War of the Spark standard!

    Take a listen as Jesse and Jimmie talk about results of the 1st week of a new standard format. They give insight on their 5 favorite cards from the new set as well as the top 5 decks in the current meta. How will the meta shift? Come listen and find out as these two longtime MTG grinders give their takes and have some fun along the way!!!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two longtime MTG grinders that love slinging cardboard and having fun. Jesse is an entrepreneur and restauranter, and Jimmie is a seasoned bartender. With stories accumulating over 20 years in mtg, you won't want to miss the stories we've had with MTG along the way. Come take a ride with these two friends as embark the journey to get to the pro tour!

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Saltie J

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Two longtime MTG grinders that love slinging cardboard and having fun. Jesse is an entrepreneur and restauranter, and Jimmie is a seasoned bartender. With stories accumulating over 20 years in mtg, you won't want to miss the stories we've had with MTG along the way. Come take a ride with these two...

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Top Deck Podcast is created and hosted by Saltie J.
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