Podcasts by Casual Try Hard MTG

Timeless from 2023-12-07T20:20:49

Once again WOTC is providing content.  They banned cards in three formats and made a new format.  The guys discuss all the changes that happened.

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Entertainment Weekly from 2023-11-30T19:07

This week the guys respond to the classic announcement of an announcement.  It seems like WOTC might actually take care of their formats.  Then they get into some odds and ends about limited, pi...

Journey to the Center of Ixalan Part 3 from 2023-11-23T12:48:18

This week the guys finish up the remaining cards from Lost Caverns of Ixalan that look interesting and touch on some of the constructed nonsense happening.

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Journey to the Center of Ixalan Part 2 from 2023-11-16T20:50:32

This week the guys keep going deeper into Lost Caverns of Ixalan and discuss the White through Black cards in the set.  

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Journey to the Center of Ixalan from 2023-11-09T18:27:06

This week the guy talk about the draft archetypes and the sign post uncommons in the new set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.  Then they talk about the secret draft archetype.

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When the Moon Hits Your Eye Like a Big Color Pie... GREEN! from 2023-11-02T20:20:29

This week the guys breakdown the wonder color green!  Is there anything it can't do?

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Back in my Day - Magic Origins from 2023-10-12T20:18:37

This week the guys think about the good old days of flip planeswalkers and when a 2 mana 2/2 was the best common in limited.  They are talking about Magic Origins.  

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Frames and Leaks from Las Vegas from 2023-10-05T20:00:30

This week we are talking about the crazy stuff that came out of Las Vegas.

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Ban Mirror from 2023-06-01T21:49:29

This week we talk about the standard bans and look at what decks may go up or down as a result.  Then we talk a little finance about Aftermath.

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Downsizing from 2023-05-25T18:00

Today, we are talking about the changes coming to standard in the form of bans and how we ban cards in the future.  Also, we talk about Midweek Magic - On the Edge.  Not that it is a major forma...

Never Ending Standard from 2023-05-18T19:31:41

This week we are talking about the changes to standard.  What if to make standard more interesting the sets never left?

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Sparking Joy from 2023-05-11T21:11:32

Do these sets spark joy?  I hope so because we are getting more and they are staying longer.  We discuss some cards from March of the Machine: Aftermath then talk about the changes coming to sta...

Marching Orders from 2023-05-04T18:56

This week we dive into the 17 lands data to talk about the early weeks of March of the Machine limited.

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Back in My Day: Khans of Tarkir from 2022-03-17T20:20:56

We take a walk down memory lane and talk about Khans of Tarkir.  The first set that Bryan and James were both playing Magic after taking long breaks.  It is one of the best limited environments ...

No More Lives from 2022-03-10T09:26:33

Lurrus has run out of lives.  We talk about the ban of Lurrus in multiple formats and what that means going forward.  Then we get into the pauper changes that happened as well.

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Is this a good format? from 2022-03-03T20:19:01

Bryan and James answer the question "Is this a good format?"  We talk about what makes a good format and if NEO standard is a good format.

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Down with the Sweetness from 2022-02-24T18:30:49

With Kamigawa Neon Dynasty being so sweet in limited, we decided to talk about the sweet decks that the set has spawned.  We talk about almost all the formats Standard to Legacy.  We even find a...

Playing Kamigawa from 2022-02-17T20:00:20

This week, we talk about playing with the new Kamigawa set.  Since most of our time is with limited we talk about the format.  We have some thoughts on the format that will hopefully help you.  ...

Kamigawa Preview Episode from 2022-02-10T19:52:41

This week is all about the cards that all of us think are interesting from the new set.  We had our list and you gave us yours.  See what we think will have an impact or just be fun from Kamigaw...

Learn the Ways of Kamigawa from 2022-02-03T20:29:07

Let us be your sensei as your enter combat in Kamigawa Neon Dynasty.  We spend this week going over the mechanics of the new set so you are ready to win.

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We Talkin’ Bans from 2022-01-27T21:01:03

We are talking bans again.  This time WOTC came off the top rope to smack down cards across four formats.  See what we have to see about the changes and what we think will happen next.

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2(Magic^3) from 2022-01-20T20:16:29

We are coming back to cube draft.  We talk about some basic archetypes, ways to navigate your first cube experience and what to expect.

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Year 3 Story Time from 2022-01-13T19:58:41

This marks three years of podcasts.  We take some time to talk about are history planning Magic then get into the developments in the Pauper community.

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Magical Changes from 2022-01-06T17:08:15

This week we are talking about changes that are coming to the world of Magic this year.  MTGO has someone new in charge, OP has a new leader and a fixture in the Magic community has left their j...

The Try Hards from 2021-12-30T19:18:20

It is the end of the year and that means awards.  We are giving out the Try Hards, our new awards for the year in Magic. Sadly, we did not come up with the name of the award until after the podc...

An Uncommon Show About Commons from 2021-12-16T21:32:25

This week, the guys welcome Brad from the "Common Knowledge" podcast to talk about Pauper.  This format lets you play commons from across Magic's history.  It is a powerful and interesting forma...

Lead to Role from 2021-12-09T21:03:32

This week we are turning lead into gold or at least Magic into Hearthstone.  That is right, we talking about Alchemy.  We are not doing card by card breakdowns, instead we are talking about the ...

ToUnfinity and Beyond from 2021-12-02T18:31:24

This week we talk about the new set Unfinity that had some details released.  They are doing some interesting things with this new Un-product.  Then we talk a little bit about speculating on Sec...

Thanksgiving Dinner from 2021-11-25T10:49:04

This week, we bring the preshow to the main show.  We have a laid back conversation that touches on Magic and life.  Think of it as a relaxed conversation after enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner...

You Skipped the Local Game Store from 2021-11-17T20:13:38

This week's episode is inspired by a listener email.  A listener jumped from the kitchen table to a large event.  They had mixed results and wants some insight on what to do the next time.  Also...

Crimson Vow Review from 2021-11-11T19:55:23

It is time for another set review.  We talk about all of the cards that we found interesting in the new set, Crimson Vow.  We hope that we help you find the powerful, fun and overlooked cards in...

Financial Planning from 2021-11-04T20:00:11

This week, we have a double feature.  First, we go over the new mechanics in Crimson Vow.  We break them down, so you are ready for the set review next week.  Then, we go over how to speculate w...

Teaching Magic from 2021-10-28T19:35:22

This week, we talk about tools and strategies you can use to teach new players Magic.

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As the Worlds Turns from 2021-10-14T18:43:10

This week we do something we have not done in a long time....we talk about a tournament.  Worlds was this past weekend and Bryan actually watched a lot of it.  It was a small field tournament an...

Stonks from 2021-10-07T20:25:08

We are talking Magic finance today.  First up, the value or lack there of in Midnight Hunt as a set.  This gets us talking about how investing in magic has changed over the last few years.  Mult...

Sideboards and More from 2021-09-30T20:39:04

This week goes over the basics of sideboarding.  We talk about having a plan when building your sideboard and then executing that plan.  We then talk about netdecking and what a Meta game is.  F...

Why We Do This from 2021-09-23T19:35:15

This week we are taking a second to talk about the podcast.  We just wanted to check in with where we are with Magic and the podcast.  We talk about how Magic has changed and how that how impact...

Who Let the Wolves Out? from 2021-09-16T19:47:49

This week we go LONG on the new set.  We talk about the cards that we think will have an impact on constructed formats.  We also talk about play patterns for some of these cards.  The set looks ...

Glitch Mob from 2021-09-09T19:36:47

This was a rough weekend at Casa da Try Hard, so the guys decided to have a relaxed episode.  They fill you in on the Bread vs Keto discussion from Limited Resources and then talk about glitches...

Limited Time from 2021-09-02T20:35:14

This week we are talking all about limited.  We are focusing on how to draft and think about limited as a format.

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Bluff Mentality from 2021-08-26T19:53:46

This week we are talking about the mental game.  We talk about dealing with variance, what to do when you make a mistake, sticking to your plan and bluffing.

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Build-A-Collection Workshop from 2021-08-19T20:00:49

This week we talk about how to build your collection on Arena and in paper.  We have some suggestions on who to maximize your Arena dollars.  We ask that you do as we say, not as we do with our ...

Shortcuts to Success from 2021-08-12T19:09:05

This week we talk about common shortcuts used in paper events to help you get through your turns faster. We also talk about the importance of communication to help prevent issues with in the gam...

Turn Up from 2021-08-05T10:21:26

It's time to Turn Up for all the parts of a turn.  We break down priority, some timing issues and all the little things that Arena does for you that you will need to know how to do when you play...

Tournament Time from 2021-07-29T16:38:05

This week we talk all about tournaments.  We go over how things work from the players meeting to turning in your match slip.  Then Bryan makes an impassioned plea to have WOTC focus on making pa...

Know Your Format from 2021-07-22T20:58:21

This week we are going over all of the formats that you can play.  We talk about the various ways that you can play limited and give a brief description of them.  Then we go into constructed.  W...

Adventures in Previews from 2021-07-15T20:18:18

This week we talk all about the new Dungeon and Dragons Adventures in the Forgotten Realms cards.  We go over the mechanics and some of the more interesting cards for Standard and older formats....

Whatcha Talkin' 'Bout, Wizard? from 2021-07-08T21:02:55

This week we are focused on magic slang and helping you know how and when cards are released.  We start by going all of the slang that you would hear and use when you sit down to play a match.  ...

What is in your bag? from 2021-07-01T20:07:51

This week we talk about how to find an LGS, what to do when you are there and what you need to bring.  We have you covered from your door to registering for the tournament.

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Where are my pants?!?!?!?!? from 2021-06-24T20:36:23

Like the "Lego Movie" we are asking "Where are my pants?!?!?"  This week we start the playing in paper series and start with selling you on paper play.  We go over all the ways to play magic and...

A Quick Modern Aside from 2021-06-17T20:22:55

This week, we get pulled into a Modern after the shake-up from Modern Horizons 2.  Along the podcast, we keep getting distracted by other things and going off on various asides.  So we talk abou...

Another Horizon from 2021-06-10T19:59:55

So this week, we go through the cards from  Modern Horizons 2.  We look at the interesting commons and uncommons.  Then work through the rares and mythics to see what might shape the format.  We...

Where is Modern? from 2021-06-03T20:59:36

With Modern Horizons 2 on the way, the guy check in to see where current Modern is.  They go through the pillars of the format and give a quick breakdown of how each deck operates.  They then tr...

Modern Horizons 2 Called Shots from 2021-05-27T19:46:42

This week is all about Modern Horizons 2.  Specifically, what cards we hope to see reprinted into the Modern.  We go through our lists of cards and talk about why we hope the cards show up and w...

No More Pros from 2021-05-20T20:15:15

This week we talk about the changes to Pro magic and what that could mean for the game and players like us.  Then we talk about the new cards coming to Historic with Historic Anthology 5.  There...

Summer of Legend from 2021-05-13T20:32:08

This week, we go over the Summer of Legend announcement.  We talk about Modern Horizons 2 which is right around the corner and the new card Urza's Saga.  Then the summer set Adventures in Forgot...

Manifesto Fallout from 2021-05-06T19:30:48

Today's show is brought to by member of the Discord, Squerp.  He proposed a way an idea that would make digital only cards for Arena by fixing existing cards.  This lead to a discussion of how t...

Econ 101 from 2021-04-29T21:05:42

This week is all about the economy.  We first talk about the economy on Arena and how it be keep people out of the format.  We also touch on how big content creators might not be the best messen...

The First Week of School from 2021-04-22T19:50:29

This is our first episode with Strixhaven out in the world.  Since we spent most of our time playing limited to build our collections we start there.  Then we look at how the mystical archives h...

Lotus Field is Our Only Hope from 2021-04-15T19:46:22

This week the guys talk buyouts.  They go over some of the causes of the increasing cost of reserve list cards and the creation of the list.  More importantly, they provide some ideas for how yo...

Strixhaven Orientation Day from 2021-04-08T13:53:26

We are coming up on the first day of class at Strixhaven (not Hogwarts, we swear) and the guys want to get you ready for the new set.  We have go over the mechanics then go color by color to dis...

Mystical Historic Archive from 2021-04-01T23:40:31

This week is all about the new cards being injected into Historic from the Mystical Archive.  There are cards that are powerful, cards that will do nothing and cards that make no sense.  We try ...

Historical Solutions from 2021-03-25T19:40:18

So we were not thrilled with Historic Anthologies 4, so we decided to suggest some cards.  We went through Magic to try to find some interesting cards that would spice up the Historic format.  W...

The Shadow Over Historic from 2021-03-18T21:27:33

This week we have two very different topics.  First, we talk about the changes to LGS owners and in-store players that will be happening with the release of Modern Horizons 2. We ask the hard qu...

The One About Nothing from 2021-03-11T20:07:28

Seinfeld got tons of seasons from being a show about nothing so why not us.  We started off with not a lot but ended up having a ton of thoughts on Time Spiral Remastered and the new Historic An...

Ok Boomer from 2021-03-04T21:15:45

This week we start off by talking about the Hasbro investor call and then move on to how the game is changing.  We talk about feeling left behind by the direction of the game.  Then we talk abou...

Barry Botter from 2021-02-25T20:23:47

This week we are talking Strixhaven previews.  That's right Strixhaven.  We are still covered in snow from  Kaldheim but it is on to the next set.  We cover the announcement of Strixhaven as a w...

The Nuclear Option from 2021-02-18T20:35:05

WOTC decided to take the nuclear option.  They banned multiple cards in historic, modern and legacy all at once.  This will change the formats, but how.  The guys discuss the decks that are impa...

Snow Blind from 2021-02-11T19:56:16

Bryan and James try to get a handle on Kaldheim limited.  This is the first set in a while where both of us don't feel like they are blind and can't see what is going on in the set.  We first ta...

Crossover Special - CTH Legends of Runeterra from 2021-02-08T19:18:08

This is the promised episode of the new podcast from Anthony (@ElCharruaRico) and Kristos(@kristosiiVEVO), Casual Try Hard LOR (Legends of Runeterra)(@casual_pod).  We wanted to put it in our fe...

A New Challenger from 2021-02-04T20:47:32

This week is a little different.  We are having the guys from Casual Try Hard Legends of Runeterra on the podcast.  We have Anthony (a.k.a. RicoPlay1723 @ElCharruaRico) and returning guest Krist...

The Rebels of MTG Finance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, after a delay to get Bryan off his death bed (really he just had a cold), we are back with the end of MTG Finance.  We talk about foils, sealed product, tracking your collection's value ...

RPTQ Sideboarding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we talk about James's experience at the last of the RPTQ's.  He discusses what to expect when you go to an event, what to bring and how to make sure it is happening when scheduled.  We al...

Land of the Ice and Snow from 2021-01-28T19:45:11

This week Kaldheim, the land of the ice and snow, has finally arrived.  We go through the cards that look interesting to us and our listeners in constructed.  Then we talk about some synergies i...

The Secret of Mana from 2021-01-21T20:26:56

This week we discuss the secret of mana.  No, I don't mean the 1993 SNES classic.  I mean, how mana has changed in modern magic.  We discuss all of the playable mana doublers that have defined s...

Kaldheim Quick Cold Brews from 2021-01-14T20:52:43

Spoilers are coming out fast and we wanted to plant a flag with some ideas we had.  We throw together some deck ideas with the new cards and try to figure out where they will fit in standard.  T...

Kaldheim Tune Up from 2021-01-07T14:34:43

This week, we get under the hood of Kaldheim and talk mechanics.  We work through everything we currently know about about the new mechanics in the set and make some wild predictions.

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The Year of Products from 2020-12-31T19:45:43

This week, we look back on 2020 in Magic.  The main take away from the year is that there are a ton of products.  We will start by taking about talking about all of the various products that hap...

It's a Magical Life from 2020-12-24T17:15:39

This week we look at how magic fits into our lives.  We discuss how we find time to play in both digital and paper.  Then we talk about how our content consumption as changed over the year.  Fin...

Then and Now from 2020-12-17T19:25:31

This week  is our 100th show!  We take time to look back on what was going on in the world of magic and in our lives around episode 1 and compare them to what is going on at episode 100.  Needle...

A History Lesson from 2020-12-10T18:41:07

This week we are joined by Kristos @kristosiivevo, a local player and streamer.  He has been grinding the historic ladder and spent all weekend wa...

What does fun cost? from 2020-12-03T21:02:17

This week is all about Arena.  First, with members of the community talking about the Arena economy, we wanted to talk about our experiences.  How we build collections, how many manage our Arena...

What's in the Box? from 2020-11-26T18:48:17

This week is all about our collections.  We first talk about all of the sealed product that we have decided to collect.  We talk about why to keep product sealed and what products you should kee...

Historic Vs. Pioneer from 2020-11-19T20:02:03

This week, we discuss the pros and cons of Historic and Pioneer.  We talk about what which format brings to Magic and why they both need to exist.  They we talk about a Mardu vehicles list we fo...

We Don'tNeed No Stinking Lands from 2020-11-12T19:51:08

This week we wander around the world of Modern.  Not to talk about the top tier decks, but to talk about some budget options.  We discuss the many flavors of no land combo decks that are in the ...

Get Energized from 2020-11-05T21:21:17

This week is all about new cards.  First, we talk about some Commander Legends cards that could impact legacy.  Then we get into the new Arena set Kaladesh Remastered.  We talk about the cards t...

Walk the Planes from 2020-10-29T19:49:03

This week, we talk all about planeswalkers.  We start with broadly why planeswalkers are good.  Then discuss the designs that see play and why.  We then work down a list of all of the various ty...

Which Card Do I Pick? from 2020-10-22T19:57:54

These week, we walk through common card choices in standard.  We talk about one version of a card is better than another.  We go through what aspects of the card and format can lead you to pick ...

Ban Finals from 2020-10-15T20:34:49

This week we have more bans.  Omnath has been sent away from all Arena formats and we have new formats to talk about.  We start off with bans.  The basic who, what and why.  The we talk about th...

Wild Guesses from 2020-10-08T19:36:31

This week, we play RR and discard a card as an additional card to cast Wild Guess.  We are taking some guesses at what types of mechanics are coming for the next year.  A listener asked and we d...

Ban Ban Ban Ban from 2020-10-01T19:41:55

Well, we are back to ban talk again.  Standard did not even make it a full week before something had to go.  We discuss sending Uro to the Shadow Realm.  Then we get into what should have been b...

Welcome to Zendikar from 2020-09-24T19:51:07

This week we give our first impressions of Zendikar Rising for both constructed and limited.  Our constructed comments are based on what we have seen on social media, streams and other sources s...

Zen-Di-CARDS from 2020-09-17T21:17:41

This week we get into the interesting cards from Zendikar Rising!  We start out be working through the signpost uncommons to see what you should do in draft and what archetypes might find a plac...

What is a card worth now? from 2020-09-10T19:35:59

This week we use the principles that were discussed last week to look at the banned in standard the last few years.  We wanted to see if there were commonalities among them that would help us fi...

What is a Card Worth? from 2020-09-03T14:37:46

This week James did has homework and reviewed articles from Magic's history to discuss the worth of a card.  We go through the classic theory laid out in the "Philosophy of Fire", the "Grand Uni...

Field Commander from 2020-08-27T18:06:58

This week is bans and new products.  First, to the surprise of no one Field of the Dead is banned in Historic.  We talk about the why and where the format might go from here.  Then we discuss so...

History Remastered from 2020-08-20T17:17:43

This week we take a long look at Amonkhet Remastered's impact on Historic.  We go through all of the cards that we think will be important for you to have for Historic from the new set.  That wa...

Once More into the Bans from 2020-08-13T20:02:42

This week we look back on the bans that happened all across magic.  We talk about why these things happened and what it might mean.  Then we get into how to approach Double Masters from a financ...

Double Podcast from 2020-08-03T14:17:15

We wanted to get in on all the fun of doubling stuff up so in honor of Double Masters, here is a double length podcast.  We start off talking about the new set boosters which leads us into the p...

So you like to gamble? from 2020-07-23T17:21:28

This week we spent some time on the hot topic for Magic, VIP boosters.  What is in them and is it worth it to crack them?  Then we dive into some listener questions about fetch lands and sideboa...

Ban Ban Ban Ban Ban from 2020-07-16T13:03:35

Another week, another Banned and Restricted announcement for Magic.  Isn't 2020 great?  This week the guys talk about the changes to Historic, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.  They look at why the c...

New Set Who dis? from 2020-07-09T12:52

Well Core 2021 has been out for a little bit and so we look at the various formats where it is making an impact.  First, we talk about the draft format and what we have liked and been drafting. ...

Jumpstart Your Heart from 2020-07-02T13:44:42

This week is all about Jumpstart.  First, we break down what Jumpstart is and why it is.  Then, we go through the decks and all most of the new cards in the set. Next up is the Arena state of th...

Core 2021 Preview from 2020-06-25T11:15:25

This week we breakdown the cards that look interesting from Core 2021.  We breakdown cards were are excited about and talk about cards listeners have asked us about.

Uncommon Limited Sig...

Magic^3 from 2020-06-17T21:29:36

This week is a little bit of Players Tour and a whole lot of Arena Cube.  We start be reviewing the metagame this this weekend and discussing how the PT went.  Then we get into a little bit of T...

Historic Pioneer from 2020-06-11T15:29:45

This week marks the start of Core 2021 previews.  We talk about some of the high value reprints that are in this set and discuss the best time to buy.  Then we take a dive into Historic but not ...

The Companion Nerf from 2020-06-04T13:29:35

This week we have more bans and rules changes.  First we discuss the changes to companion and if that will be enough to stop every deck from playing one.  Then we discuss the bans in Standard an...

A Secret Lair in this economy? from 2020-05-28T14:17:35

This week we are talking products, Lots and lots of products.  We start with some finance and discussing the expected value (EV) on a box of Ikoria.  Then we get into all the new products.  We h...

Arena Is Open from 2020-05-22T09:38:31

This week we are news heavy because WOTC made a million announcements on the same day.  First, we talk about the impact of the Banned and Restricted announcement on Legacy, Vintage and beyond.  ...

The Great Designer Search from 2020-05-14T17:37:21

Based on some recent twitter activity, it seems like the creators of Magic are a little lost about where the game is going.  We talk about the fuss on twitter and what it might mean going forwar...

Start Your Engines! from 2020-05-07T14:12:06

This week is all about the engines of current standard.  We discuss what the engines are, a little about how they work and compare them to other engines throughout the history of magic.  Then we...

Your Limited Companion from 2020-04-30T16:40:18

This week we do something we have never done before....we talk in depth about one limited format, Ikoria.  The advent of player drafts on Arena make it so drafting is great.  Bryan was over 40 d...

Enter the Monster Arena from 2020-04-23T17:23:09

This week is all about the changes to Arena that were rolled out for Ikoria.  They are monstrous....you see what we did there?  We have focus on the new ways to draft and what that means.  Then ...

Monstrous Ikoria Breakdown from 2020-04-16T20:15:43

This week the guys take a look at the exciting cards from the new set. We revisit the mechanics to make sure we are all on the same page then get into the cards.  We work through the colors and ...

Ikoria Mechanic Shop from 2020-04-09T18:28:39

This week we stop at the mechanic shop. We first talk about the how they are spoiling this set with another set.  Then we breakdown all of the mechanics for the new set to the best of our abilit...

Who Wants to Be a Magic Millionare from 2020-04-02T21:43:55

This week we focus on trying to build your collection during these rough times.  We make our way down the mystery booster card file to find the best deals for you.  Then we check in on what we a...

One of, Fun of from 2020-03-26T13:24:46

Week 2 of lock down and we are not dead yet!  We one with an idea for a finance section on the show.  Let us know if this idea sounds good and we will get our crack research team (James) working...

The Game Must Go On from 2020-03-19T21:42:53

So the world is on fire, but the game must go on.  This week we talk about how Covid-19 is impacting the world of Magic.  Then we cover the new Secret Lair product and how to speculate in a worl...

Potpourri for 500, Maro from 2020-03-12T21:40:10

This week we touch on a number of topics.  First, we talk the state of the podcast and beg from some interaction.  Then we get back to the normal MTG Ban updates because it was a Monday and that...

A New Challenger 2020 from 2020-03-05T19:18:51

This week, we focus on the new challenger decks.  We give you are impressions and tell you how we would upgrade the decks.  There is a link to the upgrades below if you want to buy some of the c...

Psst....Your data is showing from 2020-02-27T21:33:07

This week is all data all the time.  We talk about how Magic handles data now, why it changed and how to find it.  Then we talk about what to do with your cards from Ravnica Allegiance before ro...

Worlds Recap from 2020-02-20T20:15:32

This week we have three main topics.  First, we recap worlds.  We talk about the metagame, what happened and what you can take from this event going forward.  We next answer a listener question ...

No Table Required from 2020-02-13T18:59:48

This week there is no table required! We talk about the happenings in the Pioneer format from the events for the previous weekend. We had another PT, a GP and an SCG Open to look at.  We then lo...

The Dumpster Fire Open from 2020-02-06T21:34:13

You win some and you lose some and this week, the guys lost a lot.  We spend a lot of time reflecting on the SCG Open and how we could have done better.  Then we look at the PT metagame and disc...

Wild Wild Theros from 2020-01-30T21:55:48

This week, we talk about James playing a ton a standard.  James has been preparing for the standard portion of the SCG team tournament.  He has been doing nothing but playing standard and has so...

Elspeth's Big Day Out from 2020-01-23T20:40:46

Well, Elspeth's Big Day Out is here!  Theros was released and we want to talk about it all.  We talk about our first impressions of the format.  Then we get into the cards that impressed us that...

This is Theros! from 2020-01-16T18:21:58

This week we take a deep dive into Theros Beyond Death.  First, we get everyone on the same footing by discussing the mechanics of the set.  Then we breakdown the interesting constructed cards i...

The Calm Before Theros from 2020-01-09T22:11:17

This week we talk about why you should head out to prerelease and what to expect when you are there.  We make some Magic resolutions for the new year.  We want to be more organized this year. Th...

Your Questions, Our Answers from 2020-01-02T17:26:19

This is an entire Question and Answer Podcast.  Our listens sent us questions and we worked through them.  This is a great way to learn more about the hosts both in and out of magic.

Abo...

The Casual Try Hard Guide to Playing in Paper from 2019-12-29T16:49:47

This is a very special episode of the Casual Try Hard Podcast.  We have compiled all of parts of the "Playing in Paper" series that we covered into one podcast for you.  This is a great episode ...

Jargon Head from 2019-12-26T14:26:10

This week, we add the final touch to the playing in paper series.  We discuss the common Magic slang that you will hear during a game so that you are in the loop when you play in paper.  Then we...

Double Secret Probation from 2019-12-19T14:25:56

WOTC has done it now!  They have introduced Double Secret Probation......I mean suspensions.  So we talk about the cards that have been suspended in Arena's Historic format.  Hint, it is all the...

Your Go! from 2019-12-12T00:31:15

This week, we talk about MC 7 where emote master Kanister won.  We discuss the ramifications on the MPL, Rivals and Worlds that this tournament had.  We then talk about the removal of GP byes an...

Once Upon a Turn from 2019-12-05T19:34

Bans are back, baby! This time Once Upon a Time and friends get banished from Pioneer.  We talk about how this changes the format and take a brief visit to the Legacy GP.  Then we work you throu...

Why Should We Put Pants On? from 2019-11-28T20:56:56

This week, we dive into fashion.  Well, mainly, why you should put on pants and leave the house to play Magic.  We talk about our last PTQ and then talk about some hot new standard decks that ar...

Getting the Banned Back Together from 2019-11-21T21:00:04

Well this week was a long podcast, but we think you will like it.  We start out by talking about the Monday bans across multiple formats and discuss why we are getting so many bans lately.  Then...

Magical Mystery Tour from 2019-11-14T19:59:13

We went on a Magical Mystery Tour this week.  We cover the change in pioneer.  Then do a deep dive on the Magicfest and Mythic Championship.  We then work through why James landed on 4-color sac...

You are an elk from 2019-11-06T19:23:56

This week the guys get a little focus on elk.  Well, mainly the elk maker, Oko.  Before we get too deep in our nature documentary, we discuss the recent Pioneer bans.  We talk about why they hap...

We two Pioneers from 2019-10-31T15:28:41

This week we play a little catch up.  First we talk about the Field of the Dead ban and how it will impact standard.  Hint - OKO!  We then spend the rest of the podcast discussing pioneer, magic...

For a Limited Time from 2019-10-24T20:00:58

This week, we recorded a day early.  So, we got to make the right call on the banning of Field of the Dead, but missed the announcement of Pioneer.  We will cover that next week.  We focused thi...

Renton We have a Problem! from 2019-10-17T21:35:06

Our trip through standard has hit a rough patch.  We need to find a we to land this format.  This week we talk about how standard has changed since the release of Arena.  The earlier release of ...

Brawl for All from 2019-10-10T21:39:55

This week, we cover the Brawl precon's.  We give you are thoughts on each deck, talk about the unique cards and provide possible upgrades for you to try.  The lists are linked below....

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Down the Yellow Brick Road from 2019-10-03T20:34:17

First, the Wizard of Oz is a "modern day" fairy tale.  Second, the guys are going to discuss their journey through magic the last few weeks.  First, they walk through the highs and lows of their...

All Abroad the Eldraine Train from 2019-09-28T16:39:28

This week, the Casual Try Hards talk about the new set Throne of Eldraine.  We go over the all of the cards that we think will make a splash in standard and some that may reach back into older f...

Magic Homework from 2019-09-19T22:49:22

This week with GP Atlanta right around the corner, we decided to try a new approach for preparing for a big event.  This week is mostly about doing your homework.  We came up with a method for d...

WOTC Announced a Brawl! from 2019-09-12T20:34:41

This week the guys review all the announcements that came out of WOTC.  We cover the sets that were announced, the mechanics of Throne of Eldraine and more.  Then we start breaking down the card...

A Historic Lesson from 2019-09-04T14:11:23

This week, we cover a wide range of topics.   First, we touch on the new modern format and discuss how the format is shaking out with SFM.  We talk about the MTGO 5-0 deck lists and SCG Dallas t...

Grenade! from 2019-08-29T19:24:15

Well, WOTC blew up Modern.  There were big bans and unbans in the format.  Good-bye Hogaak and Faithless Looting and HELLO Nurse...I mean Stone Forge Mystic.  We talk about what this means for m...

You down with OP? from 2019-08-22T18:51:08

This week we try to get your caught up on all the organized play changes coming to Magic.  These changes impart Arena some and tabletop a ton.  Overall, we think that these changes will be good ...

The DCI has ruled....You've been banned! from 2019-08-15T19:39:45

This week Bryan and James talk about the history of magic bans.  This was inspired by the impending ban of Hogaak.  We talk about why you would decide to play Hogaak in its last weeks.  Then get...

The Start of a Legacy from 2019-08-08T21:33:20

 This week the Try Hards bring you into the world of Legacy.  With MF Atlanta coming up and testing beginning, we want to tell you why legacy is a great format and how to get into it.  We then w...

You can't pay mana to listen to this episode from 2019-08-01T16:48:08

This week we delve into the process of deck selection using LSV's recent success at GP Denver as the back drop.  We discuss why you should pick a deck and how those reasons changed based on even...

Pack up the team for Eldraine from 2019-07-25T16:39:52

This week we talk all about the latest news about Throne of Eldraine.  We have a new plane and a ton of new products. We breakdown all the information and the new products to help you when the s...

Who Has Priority? from 2019-07-18T18:14:11

This week we talk about first week standard and the state of standard overall.  And why even at this early stage why things might feel a little stale.  Next, we Level the Battlefield by taking a...

2020 Hindsight from 2019-07-10T20:55:18

This week Bryan and James talk about their experience at the Core 20 prerelease.  They talk about the cards that impressed them during the event and the cards that left them a little disappointe...

2020 Vision from 2019-07-04T14:28:13

Today is a long one.  We go over most of the cards that we are excited about or think are interesting in Core 2020.  Why start by talking about what a core set is and why the exist.  Then we tal...

Oh, the Places You'll Go from 2019-06-27T21:55:18

From the title, it sounds like you are graduating high school or college but we are talking about goals in magic this week.  We talk about what some goals are, setting reasonable goals and makin...

The Ballad of Noah from 2019-06-20T19:50:14

This week we recap our time at Magicfest DC.  We talk about all the things to do at a Magicfest and how to get the most out of your time there.  Next, we talk about how a GP, in this case a limi...

Transmogrifying Pod - From Arena for Paper from 2019-06-13T22:48:02

This week we answer a listener question.  The question from twitter was how do I get from Arena to paper.  We breakdown the pro and cons of all the different ways to play magic, paper, MTGO and ...

What's on the Horizon from 2019-06-06T20:50:16

This week we talk about the new set Modern Horizons.  First, we reviewed how we did on our predictions.  Then we decided to take a different approach than most people and jump right in with four...

How do I play against this deck? from 2019-05-29T21:26:24

This week we try leveling the battlefield segment focused answering the question "how do I play against this deck?"  We walk you through the basics of how to play against control, midrange, aggr...

Grinding Station from 2019-05-23T20:22:42

This week, we briefly talk about our experience at the MCQ from the last weekend.  Our we going to the pro tour?  Find out!  Then we talk about the results of the SCG Open and the interesting li...

MCQ Grind from 2019-05-16T19:06:51

This week we introduce everyone to the Mythic Championship Qualifier (MCQ) grind.  James breaks down his experience this past weekend.  We talk about what we would play next week.  We have some ...

Emergency Podcast - The MPL is burning from 2019-05-13T23:44:39

There was some crazy Magic drama today that lead to a shake up of the Magic Pro League.  We wanted to get an episode out quickly to fill in some of the details.  We go into what has happened to ...

Red Deck Still Wins from 2019-05-09T23:01:19

This week, we dive into the results from the first major event of War of the Spark standard.  What did we find? We found that red deck still wins.  We talk about why this deck had such a good we...

An Event Full Weekend from 2019-05-02T20:44:39

This week we discuss the prerelease weekend and give their impressions of the new limited format.  Then we move on to talk about the great planning of having a Mythic Championship on the same we...

War. War Never Changes from 2019-04-25T00:03:05

This week we are talking about how War of the Spark may be changing standard.  We have some brews to discuss that use powerful cards and interactions that we are excited to try.  We then run dow...

I don't know what to do with my hands from 2019-04-18T17:27:54

This week we talk about a lot of topics related to the mental side of the game and generally good play.  The topics range from dealing with play mistakes during the game, to what your deck sleev...

All Aboard the Train!! CHOO CHOO!! from 2019-04-10T22:32:55

This week we get hype for a couple of sets.  We talk about the early preview for War of the Spark that have us excited. We then invite you to play the prerelease game.  Build a cart of cards bef...

Let Us Upgrade You! from 2019-04-06T19:14:48

This week we officially have a podcast!  We have a lost segment.  It was the best 10-15 minutes we may ever do and it is gone.  We still have the rest of it though.  We are tal...

Old Men Yell about the Mordern World from 2019-03-26T22:03:07

We have timestamps under the description so if you want to jump ahead, you can. 

We are just simple middle aged men and your new fancy ways confuse and frighten us.  This episod...

Show me the money! from 2019-03-09T21:51:50

This week, we discuss some ways to improve your play on the battlefield and in the market.  First, we discuss some play fundamentals about using mana and resources most effectively.  Then at the...

Modern Movement from 2019-03-03T21:07:06

This week be bring in Cameron (@CameronJGalindo) to discuss the announcement of Modern Horizons, a new set that will inject new life into modern.  Then Cameron takes us on a deep dive about mode...

Lighting up the Standard Stage from 2019-02-25T21:11:18

Today we discuss the biggest of standard stages, the Mythic Championship. We focus on what archetypes did well and why. We also find some spicy brews from the 7-3 or better decks and let you kno...

You want to know about modern? I know some guys from 2019-02-18T20:46:47

This week's pod starts off with us talking about the tools we are giving to you in the forms of match result tracking spreadsheets and a sideboard guide form.  Check us out on twitter and facebo...

Mono-Hot Takes from 2019-02-11T21:40:57

We are trying a new segment called "Metagame Hot Takes."  We will be using this segment to discuss the current meta and what is being played.  This week we focus on how fast the metagame is chan...

Getting a Foothold in New Standard from 2019-01-28T20:24:03

So this week we take a big picture look at the Magic metagame.  We explore what a metagame is, how to find new decks and why netdecking is ok.

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RNA Prerelease and Brewing Fundamentals from 2019-01-21T21:35

We are joined by two members (Logan and Kristos) of team Ded AF to talk about how the prerelease went and what to look for when brewing decks in a new standard format.

We are bui...

Ravnica Allegiance Prerelease from 2019-01-14T19:51:26

This is the first podcast for Casual Try Hard MTG.  We discuss the new Ravnica Allegiance mechanics, why you should play in a prerelease, how to build a sealed pool and more.