The Gam Podcast

It's been a while, but with a return to live Magic creeping slowly closer, the guys decided it was time to check back in on everyone's least/most favorite format: Modern! There are a lot of questions to be answered such as: where did all these Slivers come from? What does Bryan have against Lightning Skelementals? And is it finally time to put our Primeval Titans to rest? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Scapeshift - 1:21 Mono-White Martyr - 7:29 Bring to Light - 8:17 Living End - 10:26 Goblins - 12:49 Bring to Light Scapeshift - 15:32 Burn - 18:46 Yawgmoth Combo - 21:08 Jeskai Polymorph - 25:38 Grixis Prowess - 28:47 Amulet - 31:35 Selesnya Company - 35:12 80 card D&T - 40:19 Colossus Hammer - 44:49 Dimir Control - 47:48 Bryan's finance habits - 55:53 Golgari Midrange - 1:07:17 Oops All Spells - 1:09:42 Selesnya Company - 1:15:45 Twin - 1:22:20 Azorius Control - 1:28:43 Ad Nauseam - 1:30:10 Elves - 1

After a weekend of play at the highest level, Standard revealed that it still had some new tricks up its sleeve. What deck spent the weekend moving forward by going back in time? What under-respected archetype is just waiting to reward you for mastering it? How come no one is talking about Dredge in Standard? Add in some thoughts on parenting from two guys who couldn’t care for a potted plant, and you’ve got another can’t miss episode on your hands! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Another day, another huge announcement from Wizards of the Coast, and to the surprise of no one Gerry and Bryan are... fine with it? Are we sure this is right? Why are the guys happily taking their Magic cards to Mordor and beyond? Plus, a look at the decks currently dominating Standard, and an impassioned defense of Nickelback. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Wizards news announcement - 0:57 Nickelback discussion - 3:08 D&D set - 9:27 Is there an IP you're hoping for? - 22:40 Standard - 28:06 Naya Adventures - 37:21 Mono-Red Snow - 46:42 Mono-White - 51:54 Rogues - 1:00:15 Sultai - 1:05:02 Rakdos - 1:05:50 Temur Obosh - 1:08:01 Dimir Rogues - 1:18:18 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

In an Arena Decklists first, Gerry and Bryan turn their attention to Magic's greatest format--Limited! They're here to get you prepared for this weekend's Kaldheim Sealed Arena Open. If you're looking to take home that sweet $2,000 dollar prize, you can't afford to sit this episode out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Arena Open Entry & Payout Options - 1:51 Play vs Draw - 8:00 Sideboarding - 19:55 Risk vs Reward in Deckbuilding - 36:58 Kaldheim Sealed - 51:11 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Sweeping change has come to almost every Magic format, and Uro (and some of its most notorious pals) have been left out in the cold. Where do we go from here? Let Gerry and Bryan tell you in this special bonus episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Why did it take so long? - 1:46 Historic - 6:51 Pioneer - 12:44 Modern - 17:52 Legacy - 36:22 Vintage - 52:36 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Sultai just might be the best deck in Standard. However, Gerry and Bryan are more optimistic about their chances of fighting back this time, and they’re here to highlight a bevy of decks that might have what it takes to compete. Plus, breaking news and Bryan browbeats Gerry into teaching everyone Sealed for the upcoming Arena Open! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: How broken was Modern? - 7:15 Uro Ban announcement - 9:57 Possible sealed episode? - 18:32 Standard - 32:59 Sultai Ultimatum - 35:20 Temur Adventures - 51:28 Mono-Blue - 55:07 Mono-Red - 1:02:54 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

The first decks of Kaldheim Standard have arrived and you know Gerry and Bryan can’t wait to dive in. Come explore the innovations (and conspicuous absences) from the first Magic Online league! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Boros Showdown - 6:14 Rogues - 8:18 Mono-Green - 11:47 Gruul - 16:47 Rakdos Sacrifice - 21:07 Mardu Pyromancer - 24:36 Mono-White - 30:16 Naya Showdown - 37:01 Dimir Control - 46:15 Boros Showdown - 51:06 Temur Ramp - 59:14 Mono-Red - 1:02:38 Cycling - 1:07:25 Mono-White - 1:09:23 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

No sleep. No food. No Genshin Impact or Teamfight Tactics. The boys lived on Magic Arena for the first day of Kaldheim’s release, and they’re already seeing the trends emerge. What has impressed and what has come up short? What important principles must deckbuilders keep in mind? Why is Haste the keyword you need to focus on right now? The answers are all here! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Gerry and Bryan’s Top 10 list of the best cards in Kaldheim is here! Plus a bonus look at their Top 5 commons and uncommons in the set. Not to go full clickbait, but their number one card might shock you! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Commons & uncommons - 4:05 Honorable mentions - 4:26 #5 - 6:46 #4 - 7:42 #3 - 9:43 #2 - 10:56 #1 - 13:59 Rare honorable mentions - 18:01 #10 - 30:43 #9 - 37:25 #8 - 46:17 #7 - 48:40 #6 - 50:55 #5 - 54:15 #4 - 56:02 #3 - 58:34 #2 - 1:02:34 #1 - 1:09:55 Gerry's Aeon Chronicler story - 1:24:21 2007 Nationals Decklists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/event-coverage/decklists-top-8-decks-2007-07-28 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

After a less than stellar start to the preview season, the last few days have brought some exciting new cards to Kaldheim. As always, the boys are following their own path, and there are a lot of hyped cards that they’re ready to completely pass on. At the same time, they’re starting to identify a couple cards giving off “broken” vibes. Listen and find out where your favorites fall! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Reidane, God of Justice - 0:30 Starnheim Unleashed - 10:25 Usher of the Fallen - 14:30 Ascendant Spirit - 16:51 Cosmos Charger - 20:55 Duskwielder - 24:03 Burning-Rune Demon - 26:25 Egon, God of Death - 29:03 Eradicator Valkyrie - 33:56 Skemfar Avenger - 36:06 Blood on the Snow - 37:11 Quakebringer - 41:52 Goldspan Dragon - 44:58 Jorn, God of Winter - 49:07 Esika, God of the Tree - 54:41 Esika's Chariot - 59:35 In Search of Greatness - 1:02:08 Battle of Frost and Fire - 1:08:09 Firja's Punishment - 1:09:25 Kar

Magic’s newest set continues its preview season, and we’re starting to get to the good stuff. Some of these cards are being dramatically misevaluated right now, and Gerry and Bryan are here to set the record straight. Get your head start in new Standard! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Snow lands - 3:38 Frost Bite - 7:26 Niko Aris - 8:47 Valki, God of Lies - 15:41 Invasion of the Giants - 23:20 Glimpse the Cosmos - 27:06 Binding the Old Gods - 31:06 Behold the Multiverse - 33:44 Sigrid, God-Favored - 37:57 Masked Vandal - 40:16 Elvish Warmaster - 41:54 Alrund, God of the Cosmos - 44:22 Alrund's Epiphany - 48:10 Old-Growth Troll - 50:55 Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider - 54:16 Koll, the Forgemaster - 56:58 Reflections of Littjara - 58:12 Question of the week - 1:12:30 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

The New Year is upon us, and that means it’s time to bid a not so fond farewell to 2020. What better way to do so than spending a couple hours with the guys as they go over their favorites (and least favorites) from the past year. Magic, movies, music, and more... it’s all in this mammoth episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Top 5 MTG players - 7:08 What will MTG look like in the future - 11:30 Top 5 card of 2020 - 20:03 Top 5 formats - 34:33 Top 5 video games - 44:19 Top 5 anime - 59:58 Top 5 tv shows - 1:05:05 Top 5 albums - 1:16:26 Top 5 movies - 1:23:02 Top 5 books - 1:24:45 Top 5 least favorite cards - 1:40:18 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

It’s the most magical time of the year... preview season!! A whole host of exciting new Magic cards have the guys feeling festive. Hear their takes on what cards are destined to shake up your favorite formats. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Historic - 1:25 Halvar, God of Battle - 5:13 Pathways - 13:10 Kaya the Inexorable - 18:30 Magda, Brazan Outlaw - 25:12 Toski, Bearer of Secrets - 32:14 Sarulf, Realm Eater - 36:56 Showdown of Skalds - 45:33 Realmwalker - 47:11 Pyre of Heroes - 52:04 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Hope you’re ready for an episode that’s been years in the making! Before she leaves for Wizards of the Coast, Emma Handy makes her long overdue Arena Decklists debut to talk about Magic content as both a creator and consumer. Whether you’re looking to get in the content creation game yourself, or just increase the benefit derived from the media you follow, there’s something in this episode for everyone. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With two big Historic events on tap this weekend, Gerry and Bryan are diving into the results of the Zendikar Rising Championships to figure out what to play. The usual suspects are all discussed, but there’s also a new deck that’s starting to catch the team’s attention. On top of that, the guys weigh in on aliens, quicksand, and how Gerry can stop setting himself on fire. This episode might have gone a little off the rails... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Lack of patience with Uro - 1:51 Gerry's laptop problem - 6:12 Sultai vs 4 Color - 18:52 Sacrifice decks - 33:53 Goblins - 42:22 Azorius Auras - 45:54 Azorius Control - 48:56 Colorless Ramp - 52:25 Question of the week - 1:00:45 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

High-level Magic is back on the menu this week, and Gerry and Bryan are perusing the decklists from both formats of the Zendikar Rising Championship. What decks do they love, like, and loathe? Listen and find out! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Zendikar Rising Championship - 0:40 Standard Overview - 6:08 Yorion decks - 21:05 Historic - 35:59 Are players copying Gerry less? - 38:58 Fringe decks - 54:46 Secret Lairs and YouTube - 1:10:26 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

When Gerry and Bryan are in perfect agreement on a deck, it’s usually time to take notice! Both of the boys have fallen in love with Gerry’s unique take on Rakdos Sacrifice, and they’re here to break down exactly what makes the deck tick. Pick up the best deck in Historic before the word gets out! 3 Woe Strider 2 Castle Locthwain 4 Cauldron Familiar 4 Witch's Oven 4 Fabled Passage 4 Claim the Firstborn 4 Mayhem Devil 4 Priest of Forgotten Gods 3 Midnight Reaper 4 Scrapheap Scrounger 4 Bomat Courier 3 Dragonskull Summit 2 Thoughtseize 4 Blood Crypt 3 Mountain 7 Swamp 1 Phyrexian Tower Sideboard 2 Soul-Guide Lantern 3 Witch's Vengeance 3 Noxious Grasp 1 Bedevil 2 Abrade 2 Chandra, Torch of Defiance 2 Thoughtseize Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Decklist - 4:08 Trimming 3 drops - 15:50 Core interactions - 26:12 Sideboarding - 33:42 Why Collected Company doesn't belong - 53:07 Giving Thanks - 1:01:43 arenadecklists.gg patr

This week the focus remains on Historic, as Gerry and Bryan try to unpack all the effects of Kaladesh Remastered. The early days of the format have been packed with surprises, as some hyped cards fizzled out and some underrated gems have established themselves as format staples. If you’re participating in this weekend’s SCG Tour Online, this is a can’t miss episode! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Questions of the week - 3:02 Sultai Midrange - 17:20 WOTC curating Historic - 24:06 Aetherworks Marvel - 31:55 Mono-red - 48:37 Gruul - 52:35 Auras - 55:21 Colorless Ramp - 56:39 Jund Sacrifice - 1:00:21 Rakdos Pyromancer - 1:05:10 Vehicles - 1:07:15 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With Kaladesh Remastered hitting MTG Arena this week, Bryan and Gerry comb through the set and point out all of the potential haymakers that may impact the Historic format. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Aetherworks Marvel - 3:37 Fatal Push - 17:25 Winding Constrictor - 18:37 Bomat Courier - 20:43 Scrapheap Scrounger - 23:23 Sram, Senior Edificer - 25:20 Fast Lands - 26:33 Blossoming Defense - 28:47 Metallic Rebuke - 30:18 Heart of Kiran - 33:38 Baral, Chief of Compliance - 35:58 Toolcraft Exemplar - 37:46 Refurbish - 40:35 Torrential Gearhulk - 41:29 Minister of Inquiries - 44:03 Whir of Invention - 45:33 Chandra, Torch of Defiance - 48:27 Aethersphere Harvester - 51:33 Hope of Ghirapur - 52:41 Ceremonious Rejection - 54:20 Skysovereign - 59:56 Question of the week - 1:03:10 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Gerry and Bryan are back to review the decklists from another Magic Online league, and this time their focus is on Modern! The format is in one of the healthiest states it’s seen in a long time, and a lack of competitive focus on the format seems to be inspiring some wild deck choices. Follow along at https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-league-2020-11-03 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Timestamps: Rakdos Shadow - 2:54 Valakut - 3:40 Eldrazi - 6:10 Zombies - 9:18 Rakdos Midrange - 10:54 Yorion Scapeshift - 12:34 Ghosts of Standard's Past - 15:22 Heliod - 18:22 Field of the Dead - 20:34 Sultai Control - 23:02 Azorius Yorion - 25:01 Humans - 27:55 Izzet Phoenix - 29:13 Amulet - 30:20 Mono-Red Eldrazi - 32:03 Polymorph - 33:37 Storm - 35:35 Jeskai - 38:30 Bant Company - 41:14 Life gain - 42:42 Temur - 46:06 Abzan Company - 49:13 Goblins - 51:20 Gyruda - 52:33 Golgari Midrange - 54:50 Neoform - 56:08 All Sp