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Digital-only cards are coming to the Historic format on Magic Arena via Jumpstart: Historic Horizons packs. What does this mean for Magic and why uses a format like Jumpstart? Can we still consider Magic to be a "paper" game? We also ponder AFR Limited a few weeks in and notice that Flesh and Blood card game's future Organized Play is looking surprisingly familiar. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is out and Jamie Topples and Melvin the Muppet share their experiences with the format. Do the Class Cards really bring out the *flavor*? Is the set even fun? After that TJ and Melvin take a look at the situation surrounding Standard 2022. How did we get here? What could we do to avoid it? Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is about to be released and we are excited about what we've seen so far. Does the set capture the feel of D&D? Is it too much for a core set? But before we ponder these questions and can venture forth, we need the Countess of Cuties to give us her Top 10 from Strixhaven and Modern Horizons 2. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

With massive changes to organized play, cuts to tournament prize support, and the elimination of sponsored streamers, maybe it's time to rethink what Magic is and who it's for. With the vast majority of players being casual, we ponder if Magic is fundamentally a party game with a minor competitive element, and if this paradigm would better serve all players, casual and competitive alike. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

It's TJ's turn to take a week off, so Jamie has pulled in her wonderful husband (and possibly robot) Jon to be on the show with us. As a long time Magic player and fellow limited drafter, he tells us his history with the game, how Jamie "really" got introduced to Magic, and what it's like to love and support a full time streamer. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

With Melvin on vacation, Jamie and TJ asked Ethan of the Lords of Limited Podcast to join the podcast for a discussion of Streaming, Limited, and Podcasting. Ethan on Twitter Listen to Lords of Limited Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

It's preview time for Modern Horizons 2 and we have been blown away by what we have seen so far. There's so much going on in this set, including new spins on old favorites, Legacy cards moving into Modern, meme cards, and even an army of squirrels. MH2 looks like it will be a blast to draft, shake up Modern, and inspire new Commander decks. With all this going for it, we have to ponder if this is the greatest Magic set there has ever been. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

This week we welcome to the podcast Jamie's friend Duncan, who works at Legions, her local game store. We ask what it's been like for an LGS these days between the pandemic, multiple booster products, and Secret Lair competition. Duncan gives us the inside scoop and we all ponder what the future holds for our favorite local game stores. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

We're back from an exciting weekend of tournament play and tournament coverage, and TJ shares what it was like to be back in the booth again. We also give our thoughts on the most recent announcement about Magic Organized Play, and then we play a game to figure out which Strixhaven college is the coolest by pondering which of them some popular fictional characters would choose to join. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

We talk about becoming hot tub streamers again, someone hates greeting cards, and we have to figure out what "mise" means. [We've decided to release this lounge episode to everyone. Please enjoy! You can get access to the lounge every week by supporting us on Patreon.] Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Like a romantic relationship, our feelings toward Magic have gone through phases. From that first infatuation, to admitting that we "like-like" them, to falling head over heals in love. We share some stories from our past about how we've gotten to where we are now and why, despite everything we say, we still love Magic. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

This week we welcome fellow streamer and friend of the show Garbage Andy to the podcast. As a professional video editor and producer, Andy is bringing his own style, flare, and skills to his stream. What has helped him be so successful in his first year on Twitch? We also ponder why he wears the name "garbage" with pride. Watch Garbage Andy on Twitch Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here

The most recent earning reports from Hasbro has revealed that Wizards of the Coast and Magic is at the most profitable it's ever been. After a year of drastic change, from the disappearance of large paper events, to the massive promotion of Arena, and the constant sales of Secret Lairs, is this the new way things are? We ponder if Wizards has any reason to go back, move forward, or just keep steamrolling ahead. Watch Melvin's Minute on YouTube Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here

Strixhaven is getting all of the attention right now. It's the first week of a new draft format, and Jamie shares how she feels about it. We look at the way the community has been engaging with the set, with promotional videos from the Command Zone and online quizzes that sort us into houses...er...colleges. We also ponder if we're happy with the way Strixhaven is going so far. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here Ham Fam (2Wet2Lettuce) Draft Signup

It's been a controversial week for Wizards of the Coast, to say the least. From forgetting who their own MPL members are, to cancelling the Arena Early Access program, it's left the Magic community in a tailspin. We ponder what the heck is going and and what the fallout will be. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here Ham Fam (2Wet2Lettuce) Draft Signup Watch Raphee on Twitch Watch The Oddball Show on Twitch

The votes are in and Twitter has decided via poll who is the cutest Kaldheim critter. Except not really because only Jamie, the Cutie Countess, can make such a decision. She walks us through her bracket and we see how Twitter did. Melvin also exposes a Magic Arena conspiracy that might be about to change how the game is played. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here

With his band, Intergalactic Mystery, needing another member, Tommy is searching the galaxy great musicians. He has landed on Earth to take some time off and interview local rocker, Jon Topples. The appearance of a surprise guest threatens to break up the interview. How will Tommy and his manager, Aluisius, handle this unexpected twist? Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website Watch the episode on Twitch Watch the Oddball Show on Twitch

This week we are joined by special guest, Taalia Vess! She and TJ share their enjoyment of the new Magic Legends game. We also discuss her love of Commander and get her thoughts on the new Time Spiral Remastered cards. We also ponder dangerous food. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here Find Taalia Vess on Twitch Find Taalia Vess on Twitter          

It's March Madness, cuties-style! We introduce 16 cute contestants to find out who will win the cutie crown by the Countess of Cute, Jamie. TJ also rants a bit about what happens when "Premier" Magic coverage just isn't premier and what can be done about it. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website Watch the episode on Twitch Watch the Oddball Show on Twitch

You know limited is in a weird place when Jamie starts meme drafting. She tells us about the new pants deck that other people are forcing. We look at Universes Beyond and ponder why WotC would use other people's IP beyond making money. Oh, and Melvin has a breakdown. Access the Three Moons Lounge here Visit the Ponder website Watch the episode on Twitch Check out LarryIRL on Twitch