Ponder

The show may be over but we have one last parting gift! It's a collection of outtakes from all our episodes.

It's our 200th official episode! It's been a long journey, and we take a look back at the beginning and some good times along the way. We also ponder what to do when it's time to say goodbye. Thank you again to all our Patreon patrons, past and present. Visit the Ponder website

There's too much in this lounge episode to describe here. We celebrate hitting 200 episodes! A lot of laughs in this one, and a little peek at next week.

We all heard about how Magic 30 in Vegas went, but we get Jamie to give us her first hand experience of the weekend. Then she gives us her insight into early Brothers War limited, and we all ponder what Hasbro's stock is doing.

TJ marries some folks, we ponder Twitter's potential demise, and we explain why you're overrating fast food places.

It's Halloween time, and without Jamie here, TJ and Melvin decide to play a little game of Pondering. They go through a bunch of planeswalkers and ponder who they would dress up as for a Halloween party, and what their favorite candy might be. Would Jace bring back the sexy pirate look? What candy does Ugin like? They try and figure it all out.

How much does the recipe matter in drinks? What better to chat about in a bar than cocktails?

There's a bunch of ways to celebrate Magic 30, and some are better than others. Jamie's going to Vegas to celebrate with friends, which is a much better way than buying Magic 30th Anniversary Edition boosters for $1000. We pretend to buy a bunch and see what happens. And speaking of boosters, are regular collectors boosters worth the money anymore? Find Lola the Muppet on TikTok

TJ talks about his murder mystery part that sort of isn't. We give some early opinions on Overwatch 2, ponder if She-Hulk is liable for the damages she causes legally, and Jamie tells us why Disney's Dreamlight Valley is really a jump scare game.

To Unfinity and Beyond! Today we go over the new Un sets, as well as Magic 30! What cards are exciting? Are we looking forward to Black Borders? What's cooking at the Summit in Salt Lake City!?

Early Mornings, Furbies, Art, Chasing Dopamine, favorite games, and sorting the steam library, we get ready for the next episode with drinks, games, and cheese

Jamie sparked a debate this week when she asked Twitter if people were playing magic or just trying to solve it? We ponder what we're doing when we play, and why. Then, Melvin has a Dominaria United game to play: Precon Stud or Draft Dud? Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

TJ regales us with Vegas stories, and how it made him feel old. He also talks about his new job and where the term "cocktail" comes from. Melvin went to an actual party (gasp!) and we ponder guy smells, Portland, and a Marvel viewing party for Jamie.

Dominaria has been brought to the world! Jamie has had early access and we go over the new card game from Disney! Beyond that we have a healthy heaping of tangents.

What defines fast food? This week we dive further into food and really try to determine what makes food fast. Also it's home repair season for Melvin and Jamie! Hooray for cleaning the carnage.

Melvin is a little burned out on Limited right now, and TJ fondly remembers some of the better special events that Arena used to run more often. Are those what's missing? We also ponder the new mobile game Magic Spellslilngers and the odd lack of news or marketing around it. Is no news good news? Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

We ponder how great Fleetwood Mac is and still don't know if Stevie Nicks is a witch. We catch up on our Netflix recommendations and grump a little bit about why D&D Twitch streams kind of suck.

It's time for another year's State of Design article from Mark Rosewater, Jamie, Melvin, and TJ go through the last four sets and discuss the highs and lows. Concerts and Storybook Brawl are also fresh on our minds.

It's the Three Moon's Lounge and Summer is fresh on our minds. With sunburns on backs and cool drinks in mind we ponder the Old Fashioned, the truth about goobers, and our ideal sleep environments.

Melvin's back from vacation, and he's just in time to get some tournament reports from Jamie who has been playing actual constructed decks in actual tournaments. What did she play and how did she do? We also ponder what it actually means to be the best at a game like Arena and Storybook Brawl, and if it's even quantifiable. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

Jamie has super grown up bank stories, TJ and Melvin talk jorts, Melvin willingly subjects himself to Morbius, and everyone loves hammocks

This Week Melvin is on vacation! Jamie and TJ take over the show and talk about upcoming tournaments for Jamie, fun new sponsorships, and the glory days as paper boomers.

Melvin is on Vacation and Jamie and TJ take the wheel! We discuss top hats for your fingers, the holidays, and plus an exclusive look into new music by Jamie!

With Jamie out this week, but probably not dead, we asked long time friend of the show Coleman to join us once again. He shares his recent experience at an actual paper modern tournament, talks about the current meta, and we all ponder what's good in Double Masters. Find Coleman on Twitter Listen to the Building Blocks Podcast Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

We're joined in the lounge by special guest Coleman, who talks with us about old TV shows, TJ recounts almost being murdered by a murder, and we decide to sell knockoff fantasy novels online. Find Coleman on Twitter Listen to the Building Blocks Podcast

Can New Capenna Alchemy drafts save Jamie from burnout? We try and figure out why we can't stop doom scrolling. We also ponder which dragons from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's gate would be cool to party with. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website  

Is TikTok turning into every other platform? What's a good candy for old people? What do you do when your mom gives you a Dutch oven?

What happens when you expect a set to play a certain way, but it varies wildly from expectation? New Capenna Limited is nothing like what people expected it to be, and we ponder how this effects players interest. We also check in on how the Weekend Qualifiers went and suggest a few changes. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

TJ gets some life advice from Jamie, we talk about Scythe and our other favorite board games, and we ponder things that spark joy.

Jamie is back from SCG CON to tell us how her team sealed did and what she thinks of the format. She shares what it was like to be back at a big tournament. We also ponder how good New Capenna is as a limited set, using the cheeseburger scale. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

Coffee, Mother's Day, the games we've been playing, choppin wood, and no spoilers talk of Marvel. It's a new lounge episode!

New Capenna is out and we've tasted the halo. Jamie and Melvin talk about their first impressions of the set, what they like and don't. Jamie also tells us about her new strategy for collection sorting and maintenance. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

TJ tells us about his 30th birthday, we ponder how high deer can jump, someone just got an Oculus VR, and we dispute ostrich fables.

New Capenna is out and we're excited to take a look at the cards. We talk about Jamie's preview card, what the five families are up to, and how the mechanics are going to play out in Limited. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

Its our Four Year anniversary. We discuss belly buttons, applebees as a first date, pet peeves, and Q tips.

Sometimes you have to look at what you're doing and ask yourself, is this actually fun? This week we talk about what's fun for us right now, like Storybook Brawl, what other people think is fun but might not be (Arena Packs) and what to do when the fun is gone. Support the show on Patreon Visit the Ponder website

We ponder what to do with leftover movie popcorn, working at Chuck E. Cheese, and go over TJ's red flags.

TJ, Melvin, and Jamie discuss what problems, if any, that Alchemy Solves, Storybook Brawl continues to tempt us all, and we ponder about the halos that will be above our heads for New Capenna

TJ, Melvin, and Jamie discuss artsy movies, high level dating strategy, and how likely we would to eat food from a stranger.

The return to Kamigawa has been amazing with Neon Dynasty, but the stay is short-lived with New Capenna around the corner. Are we leaving too fast? We ponder what's the right amount of time to spend on a plane for a story arc, and if that leads to better sets and play. Visit the Ponder website

Jamie explains Storybook Brawl to Melvin, Melvin is playing Raft, TJ is getting busy, and we ponder which movies have better sequals than originals.

Neon Dynasty is out and Jamie has been having a blast drafting. She's loving the set and even Melvin has said it's better than he thought. Could this be one of the top 5 Limited formats of all time? We also talk about the Hasbro 2021 earnings report and what that means for WotC and Magic. Visit the Ponder website

Valentines Day, Virtual Reality, Game of Thrones Books, and finally the latest nonsense in NFTs to reach Magic. The Three Moon's Lounge for Episode 180 is here

This episode is an emotional rollercoaster, as we have some low lows reviewing Double Feature and trying to understand why it was so poorly done. Then we take a big step up looking at cards and mechanics that excite us in Neon Destiny. Visit the Ponder website

TJ gets a vacation, Jamie goes over her New Years resolution, Melvin invents a new bathroom technology, and everyone ponders the Artist's Way. Visit the Ponder website

This week we welcome David aka MyHandsAreBlank to chat about Magic Content Creation on TikTok! Visit the Ponder website

We have a guest today! David, better known as MyHandsAreBlank joins us in the lounge! We talk about Canada, animation, TikTok and more in anticipation of the full episode next week! Visit the Ponder website

Jamie is back from a well earned vacation and she talks about how important breaks are for content creators. We were also rocked by the resignation of Star City Games coverage teams. Is this the end of their coverage or a chance for a rebrand. And we wrap up pondering what Huey Jenson's new job at WotC could mean for organized play. Visit the Ponder website 

Someone got a tattoo, TJ and Melvin both love Deathloop, Melvin worries about eggnog ice cream, and we all ponder other streaming platforms and V-Tubers. Visit the Ponder website

This week we prepare for the holidays by talking about Jamie's recent Ham Fam Draft invitational that was hosted on her Twitch. We also discuss The year 2021 and look forward to 2022. Visit the Ponder website