Kitchen Table Magic

In this episode, I’m speaking with Corey Csuhta, co-creator of the Magic community’s fastest and sleekest card lookup website, Scryfall. Corey, along with Chris Davis, Chuck Harmston, Greg MacWilliam, and Joseph Price are the merry band of Magicians that created this phenomenal new service. Full disclosure, I am not being paid to sing Scryfall’s praises. I just absolutely love how Scryfall works and if I were the Professor, I’d give them a solid A. Scryfall has the best advanced lookup of any card search out there, utilizing simple and powerful search syntax. It’s super speedy, loads quickly, incorporates high resolution card images, and has a growing list of new features. I really wanted to bring this wonderful new tool to more people. I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Corey Csuhta of Scryfall. Check out the fastest card search at Scryfall.com The Scryfall team is: Corey, Chris, Chuck, Greg, and Joseph. They’re all on twitter and you can find them at scryfall.com/contact Have an idea for a new feature?

In this episode, I’m speaking with Eric Klug, the Magic community’s foremost alter artist. Eric paints amazing alters, in the style of classical art such as Hieronymus Bosch and Alphonse Mucha. Eric has also reproduced art in the style of Terese Nielsen’s Guru Lands, and has a wide range including popular motifs from Miyazaki to Marvel comics. Eric tells us how he got starting painting alters and what this art means to him. Eric also has a great love of Cubes and we talk a bit about it as well. Go say hi to Eric on Twitter @klug_alters https://twitter.com/klug_alters Go check out images of Eric’s art at https://www.facebook.com/klugalters And if you want to have Eric alter a card for you, be sure to email him: eaklug@gmail.com I hope you enjoy my interview with the multi-talented, Eric Klug! I want to take a moment thank all my newest Patreon Supporters: Neil, James G, and Aaron C. James and Aaron both shared with me that they started listening in the middle of Season 2 and that they’re now listening to S

In this episode, I’m interviewing Jimmy Wong, actor, musician, YouTube personality and co-host of The Command Zone with Josh Lee Kwai. Every week, Jimmy and Josh share gameplay strategy, deck building tips, and set reviews for Magic: The Gathering. The Command Zone focuses primarily on the Commander format, also known as Elder Dragon Highlander, or EDH. Jimmy also co-starred in the hit YouTube series Video Game High School and is the co-host of another popular show, Feast of Fiction. I ask Jimmy about how he got started playing Magic and the other content that he creates. Go say hi to Jimmy on Twitter @jfwong Follow The Command Zone @CommandCast https://twitter.com/commandcast I’ll have links to Jimmy and Josh’s YouTube channel for the Command Zone in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Jimmy and Josh do a great job making their videos and producing their content. They’ve been pillars of the community to help bring new players into Magic: The Gathering. I’m grateful for their contributions to our commu

In this episode, I’m speaking with Frank Stanley, event organizer and Judge at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue Washington. Every week, Frank puts on multiple events at Mox Boarding House where a hundred or so regulars pack the tournament room. Frank cares deeply about the community and is always there to help Magic players experience the game at its best. Frank and I sat down last week for some after hours fun. We drank a few beers and discussed a wide range of topics with shout outs for the Seattle Magic Community. Special thanks for Rachel for making some delicious snacks for us. Special thanks to my best friend Phil for hosting us. You’ll find Frank in person at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue Washington, each week running events. You’ll also find Frank on Twitter @ItsThatFrankGuy. I’ll have links for the Gauntlet Charity event that’s being hosted at Mox on Sunday May 21st at http://www.thegauntlet2017.causevox.com/ I also take a moment to acknowledge everyone in the Seattle Magic community. Just like Fr

In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Weissman, former Pro Player known for his creation of The Deck. The Deck focuses on an attrition plan to brutally control your opponent while swinging in with big creatures like Serra Angel, Juggernaut, and Juzam Djinn. Brian’s innovations in deck tech blossomed into what we now know as the “control” archetype and the concept we know as “card advantage”. For a while The Deck was unbeatable and evolved to combat new threats like Necropotence. Brian’s been playing EDH on Magic Online and he posts his videos with commentary on his YouTube channel. Brian also has a massive collection of Beta Power. So if you wanna see a handful of black bordered Moxen, head on over to KitchenTableMagic.org I sat down with Brain last fall, I hope you enjoy my interview with legendary Brian Weissman. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The Kitchen Table Magic podcast has been all about the origins of the game and members of the community. And as a

In this episode, I’m speaking with Randy Buehler, Hall of Famer and former Vice President of Digital Gaming at Wizards of the Coast for Magic: The Gathering. Randy has made a significant impact on Magic, not only as a pro player, but also developing the game at R&D. Randy worked on Invasions and Odyssey, to name a few. Randy also has a long history on the commentary team. Though Randy recently retired from commentary, he still has an influential role in the community with Vintage Super League, Community Super League, and his streams on Twitch. Say hi to Randy on Twitter @RBuehler I’ve got a photo of my interview with Randy in his Magic filled basement. What an amazing collection. Watch Vintage Super League at Twitch.tv/randybuehler Randy has a Patreon page set up for Vintage Super league and now Team Draft Super League. I’ll have links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org I sat down with Randy last fall, I hope you enjoy my interview with the one and only, Randy Buehler. This episode of Kitchen Table

I’m speaking with Brian David-Marshall, official commentator and Pro Tour Historian of Magic: The Gathering. BDM started his career in comics. And eventually opened the famed game store Neutral Ground. BDM give us a rare glimpse into the early days of Magic, when it exploded in popularity back in 1994 and 1995. BDM tells us about coverage today and also an interesting tale two Enter The Battlefield movies. I caught up with BDM last year right before PAX 2016. It was such a treat to listen to him share about the history of Magic. The next time you’re at a tournament and there are side events, you now know who to thank. BDM! Go say hi to BDM on Twitter @Top8Games I’ll have links to a picture of that flyer for BDM’s early Magic tournament at Kitchen Table Magic.org And if you want to watch BDM cook, watch Kitchen Table Gaming on YouTube. Again, I’ll have link in the show notes. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. We have the winner to our giveaway for a box of Modern Ma

I’m speaking with Rich Hagon, commentator and host of official Magic coverage. Rich has a background in performance art and broadcasting. Rich tells us about how he got started doing coverage, all the way back in the day for Pro Tour Kuala Lampur. Rich has grown as a commentator and also Magic coverage has grown into what we see today. I caught up with Rich last year right before PAX 2016 and the World Championships. I hope you enjoy this rare interview with the charming Rich Hagon! Much thanks to Rich for sitting down with me during his busy schedule of coverage to share with listeners his story. If you’re grinding to become an elite player, listen to Rich’s advice. There’s much to learn in the world of Magic. Go say hi to Rich on Twitter @MTGRich Rich is also streaming at Twitch.tv/MTGRich This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The giveaway an entire box of Modern Masters 2017 is still going on. Head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaw

Support the Magic Art Show Kickstarter project! It's produced by Vorthos Mike, Josh Krause of Original Magic Art, Rico Evangelho of Cardamajigs (@cardamajigs), and Brian Walters (@propsofprophecy). They plan to put on a full Magic: The Gathering art exhibit featuring original paintings, sculptures, drawings, concept art, and more at GP Vegas. It's going to feature the planes of Ravnica, Innistrad, Mirrodin, and Amonkhet. This is also the first event of what we hope to become a mainstay at Grand Prixs moving forward. Magic Art Show also aims to prevent original art from disappearing into the shadow. Let's keep Original Magic: The Gathering art in the light with this amazing exhibit. Check out the Kickstarter rewards at www.MagicArtShow.com and support the show with a few bucks. It's planning to be at GP Vegas June 14-18 2017 and they need your help.

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Marshall Sutcliffe, creator and host of Magic’s most popular podcast Limited Resources. Marshall is also the play-by-play commentator and host of premier Magic: The Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix, Pro Tour and the Magic World Championships. Marshall talks about his thoughts on the game and what he hopes to create in the future. Also! I brought a few packs for Marshall to crack open in true Limited Resources style. This is a fantastic episode, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Marshall Sutcliffe. To the content creators out there, remember what Marshall said, if you have an idea and you want to make something for the community, now is a great timing with the boom of Magic: The Gathering. You may find Marshall online at LRcast.com, on twitter @Marshall_LR. Limited Resources is also on YouTube, and, be on the lookout for Marshall’s new video content he’s working on. I’m excited for it to be released in the near future! This episode of Kitchen Table Magic

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In this episode, I’m talking to Melissa Li, former creative writer and world builder for Magic: The Gathering. I caught up with Mel right before she left Seattle. Mel moved to LA and is now a Senior Narrative Writer at Riot Games. Mel talks about her creative process. New storylines are developed five to ten years ahead. So Mel can’t tell us what she worked on. But Mel did work on the single player campaign for Duels of the Planeswalkers. Also! Get on your Vorthos hats! We talk about some lore and the current storyline with the Eldrazi, Sorin, Nahiri, Innistrad and Nicol Bolas. Go say hi to Mel on twitter @SMelissaLi You can check out her blog, EtheriumSculptor.tumblr.com Mel has some great cosplay and she also makes some cool things like Aether ray guns and spinny thopter cakes. Special thanks to Zeze Photography for the photo of Mel’s Sarkhan cosplay. If you want to see them, I have links in the show notes at KitchenTableMagic.org Check out more of photos by Zeze Photography on Facebook.com/ZezePhotogra

In this episode, I’m Shaun Penrod, creator and host of MTG Pro Tutor. Shaun is dedicated to distilling down all the best tips from the pros and sharing them with the community with a goal of sending 1000 players to the Pro Tour. Shaun has over 180 episodes where he interviews elite Magic players like Patrick Chapin, Jon Finkle, Conley Woods, Paul Rietzl, Ari Lax, Michael Majors, pascal Maynard, Reid Duke, and the list goes on and on. Shaun shares his favorite tips for getting better at Magic and cultivating a mindset for success, both in life and in MTG. Show notes for each of Shaun’s interviews are at mtgprotutor.com Shaun and MTG Pro Tutor is also on Facebook and Twitter. I’ll have all the links at Kitchen Table Magic.org. This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. They care deeply about contributing to the Magic community. They’re streaming Legacy every Tuesday night at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames They’ve been awarding travel vouchers worth hundreds of dollars to whoeve

In this episode, I’m talking to veteran pro player David Ochoa. Last spring, David appeared in his 100th Grand Prix. David is one of the best players in the game, and play tests with Luis Scot Vargas, Paul Cheon, Josh Utter-Leyton, and Matt Nass. David writes for Channel Fireball and tweets about food, especially breads and toasts. He also shares some tips on how to get better at Magic. Remember what David said, to get better, find a group of players, they’ll help you get better. And for newer players, find a great place to play Magic. Having fun in a nurturing environment will make all the difference. I want to thank Amie Bailey and Gerry Thompson for encouraging David to be a guest on the show. I met a lot of great people at GP Portland last summer in 2016. If you want to hear about how a GP is put on, listen to my interview with Tim Shields, Season 2 Episode 201. At that GP, I was also able to meet Cedric Phillips, Brian Braun-Duin, Christine Sprankle, and JC Tao in person, all of which have shared the

In this episode, I’m talking to platinum pro Jiachen Tao. JC won Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch with a modern Blue Red Eldrazi deck. And since then, JC has gone on compete in the 2016 World Championships, where he placed 7th. JC shares with us how to get better at Magic, and what’s it’s like facing off against all those scary elite pros. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jiachen Tao. If you want to become a pro, dedicate time to get the practice in, and take note of your mistakes. And by making friends with people in the community you’ll gain access to better players that can help you improve. I also want to congratulate JC and Jess, as they’re expecting a baby soon. Congratulations to the both of you! If you run into JC at a tournament and he looks extra sleepy, you’ll know why. If you’re interested in hearing more about the highest levels of Magic competition, listen to my interview with 2016 World Champion Brian Braun-Duin, Season 1, Episode 15. A year ago I sold 3 Tarmogoys, a Karn Liberated a

In this episode, I’m Brad Rutherford, local Seattle Judge and skilled pilot of the modern deck Abzan Company. Brad not only won a Star City Games 5k with it, he won the admiration of Magic players around the world with this fun and challenging deck. Brad has played in over 1000 sanctioned games of Magic, and has logged over 400 with Abzan Company and a 70% win rate. When Brad’s not crushing newbs like met at local events, he’s judging as an L2. Brad cares deeply about the community and contributes in every way he can. Whenever I’ve seen Brad judging at GP or a PPTQ, he’s giving it his all. I hope you enjoy my snack time deck tech with Brad Rutherford! Thanks for joining me and Brad for snack time! Brad shares with us detailed write up about Abzan Company. There’s a link in the show notes at Kitchen Table Magic.org. Also, I’ve got a pic of those spicy fish crackers Brad and I were munching on. Thanks to all the listeners for making it through our snack time with us chewing in your ear. And I didn’t do a

In this episode, I’m talking to James Lee, all around great guy, high level judge, and the person largely responsible for turning Friday Night Magic into a reality. James worked for Wizards of the Coast back in the day and was tasked with turning FNM from an idea on paper in the boardroom to the global cornerstone of the Magic player’s experience that we see today. When I think about FNM, I see the community coming together each week to: battle, try out new things, and make new friends. James also shares with us his thoughts about the evolution of Magic as a game, a sport, and an eSport. I hope you enjoy my interview with James Lee! Thanks to everyone for tuning in to the show! I want to take a moment to thank Patreon supports of Kitchen Table Magic. Big thank you to Markus from Germany. Markus tells me that he’s been listening from Season 1. Thank you so much for the support! Also, thank you to my friend Brian, who is also a Patreon supporter. Brian’s been a friend and supporter of the show early on.

In this episode, I’m talking to Cedric Phillips, Media Manager for Star City Games.com, commentator, and host. Cedric is a longtime pro, commentator, and writer of strategic Magic content at Star City Games. Cedric is a showman. His passion and dedication sports entertainment shows up in his professional delivery of his Magic commentary. Cedric shares with us how he started playing Magic and what he hopes to see in the future of Magic broadcasting. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Thompson and Patrick Sullivan. I had a great time hanging out back in the fall of 2016. Links to Cedric’s podcasts, CED Talks and his show on Fan Vice.com will be in the show notes at Kitchen Table Magic.org. Special Thanks to Gerry Thompson for putting in a good word with Cedric at GP Portland last year. Also! If you’re a new listener to the show, go back and listen to my interview with Gerry Thompson in Season 1 episode 10, where he shares a funny story playing Magic with Cedric. So listeners! How is Season 2 g

In this episode, I’m talking to Erin Campbell, co-host of the Girlfriend Bracket and Magic Mics. Her edgy and upbeat point of view creates entertaining and hilarious shows. Erin fosters inclusivity in our community and is a role model for women and trans women. Along with her co-hosts Katie, Kris and Hallie, they have reclaimed the term the Girl Friend Bracket, which used to mean the back tables at an event. We talk about all this and more… I am excited to share my conversation with Erin Campbell. Email me: sam@kitchentablemagic.org Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast Twitter @ktmpodcast

Welcome to Kitchen Table Magic! A storytelling podcast featuring the amazing people of the Magic The Gathering community. I’m your host, Sam Tang. Join me and my guests as we share stories about what MTG means to us. How we got started playing Magic. The ups, and down, the hilarious stories and everything in between. This is the Season 2 premier! And there’s ton of amazing people this season and I’m super stoked to be sharing their stories with you! In this episode, I’m talking to Tim Shields, tournament organizer and founder of Cascade Games. Tim and his crew put on a myriad of different large scale events, such as comic cons, MTG Grand Prixs, events for PAX as well as Dreamhack. As a community, we don’t get to hear from Tournament Organizers very often, so I’m very grateful that Tim was able to find time during his busy schedule to share his stories with us. Special thanks to Liz for setting up the interview. And special thanks Kris Ferderer for suggesting that I go talk to Tim. For more information abo