Sam interviews Donald Smith Jr about his journey from the LGS, to Worlds 2017, to WotC R&D.

After six long weeks, we’ve reached the final Great Designer Training assignments. We’ve got one more week to prepare for GDS3, so let’s get cracking!

This week Aaron discussed updates on Lucky Thirteen after a 4-1 run through a Competitive MTGO Legacy League

Beck takes an early look at Rivals of Ixalan’s flavor and story as we get ready to learn what’s in store for our hero Vraska and that pesky mind-mage who’s following her around.

Grand Prix Santa Clara was the final event before Rivals of Ixalan goes live. Before you gear up for your RIX prereleases, take a look back on the 111 days of the Ixalan season of competitive Magic.

Kate reviews the events of this week.

Jerry and Pat welcome Brian Braun-Duin to talk Legacy, Team Trios, take listener questions, and more!

Nate and Zac ring in the new year and talk about Nate’s new deck.

Sam interviews Christian Calcano about his decade long journey to the Magic World Championships.

Ryan had no choice but to explore the newly-spoiled Merfolk legend from Rivals of Ixalan, Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca.

Tournament Magic is dying. Spikes are leaving the game in droves, because Spikes feel insulted by the prizes they can win.