Magic Mics Podcast

Magic Mics is a weekly Magic: The Gathering podcast focusing on the community, current events, and fun topics each and every week. You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/magicmics or subscribe to us here and ensure you never miss an episode!

Magic Mics Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Evan Erwin, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Evan Erwin hosts Magic Mics Podcast, a leisure show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #499

  The King Has Returned - Arena Upgrades, Old School Tournaments, Crazy Commander Decks & Much More!

  Aug 19, 202640 minS1

  Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick The Hobbit Set - Top 10 soon! Arena's Hobbit Riddles Arena In-Game Player Reporting: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/player-reporting Gather the Townsfolk ISD/RTR Standard Tournament: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/452913 Desperate Ravings 2345 Card Commander Deck: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vr7kje/someone_brought_a_2345_card_deck_to_our_lgs/ Splash Damage NYC's Article on Magic: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/nyregion/nyc-high-cost-of-fun.html https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mthanuswys2g Jimmy Fallon's Monologue: https://bsky.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3mteu3z2n6s2r The Finisher Between the Star Trek intro decks, Hobbit's release, Mystery Booster Commander, and most importantly the Jimothy pet on Arena, there's a bunch of weirdos joining the Magic multiverse. So tell me: what weird li'l guy are you hoping comes to Magic next?

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  Episode #498

  Hobbnobbing - B&R Updates, Hobbit Releases, New Mystery Booster & So Much More!

  Aug 12, 20261h 13mS1

  Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick B&R: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-august-10-2026 Shortest-Lived Standard Format Ever: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vkwzu9/with_bans_hitting_august_10th_and_the_hobbit/ The Hobbit Set Impressions / Feedback - Top 10 soon! Gather the Townsfolk Mystery Booster Commander Edition: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mrvnj3r6fh2u Gavin Opens a Pack: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j-vBVCSeeKo Gavin Talks Rulebreakers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbl_AM_SMhN Y'shtola Usurps Ur-Dragon As Top Commander: https://edhrec.com/articles/yshtola-nights-blessed-is-now-edhrecs-1-commander Moving Away From Medium-Size Sets: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/823777778414551040/can-you-confirm-if-the-medium-size-for-ub-sets Success of Omens of Chaos: https://bsky.app/profile/seananmcguire.bsky.social/post/3mre5ayurzk2e https://www.amazon.com/Strixhaven-Omens-Chaos-Magic-Gathering/dp/059387143X Combo Play Improvements for MTGO: https://www.mtgo.com/news/combo-play-improvements Jimothy Arena Bundle: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3mrxhn3pe2m2n Desperate Ravings Arena Lacking Visual Cues: https://bsky.app/profile/greensuitgirl.bsky.social/post/3mrbi4txqst2y Hobbit's Botched Preview Season: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mrq2vhmpyk26 Going Infinite Orientation Packet From WotC GameCamp 1998: https://bsky.app/profile/bibliovoreorc.bsky.social/post/3mrxnkoempc2f Splash Damage Doctor Doom Promo at Doomsday Opening Weekend: https://bsky.app/profile/theasianavenger.bsky.social/post/3mrqitvlzs227 MTGO X LOTRO: (Daybreak develops both) https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-mtgo-promotion-2026-en D&D Universes Beyond: https://bsky.app/profile/msiglain.bsky.social/post/3mrvk5ihmok2x The Finisher Just in case you've been living in a hole in the ground, let me be the first to tell you that The Hobbit expansion has begun its expected journey in Magic. So now that Tolkien's crowning achievement has been forged in the fires of MTG, marking Magic's first time back to a previously visited Universe, tell me: which Universes Beyond product that we've already gotten are you hoping to double dip on next?

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  Episode #497

  Lord of the Wings - 2027 Magic Multiverse, Hall of Fame Returns, MTG in the $$$, Nintendo Maybe…?

  Jul 22, 202658 minS1

  Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick Everything Announced for Magic Multiverse in 2027: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/everything-announced-for-the-magic-multiverse-in-2027 MagicCon 2027 Schedule: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/magiccon-heads-to-japan-europe-and-the-us-in-2027 The Return of The Hall of Fame: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-return-of-the-magic-pro-tour-hall-of-fame https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1v1mqqs/eligible_players_for_the_hall_of_fame_class_of/ Gather the Townsfolk Hasbro Financial Report: 2026 Q2: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260720194244/en/Hasbro-Reports-Second-Quarter-2026-Financial-Results https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-hasbro-tops-q2-2026-estimates-and-lifts-outlook-93CH-4803555 Pro Tour Roundup Metagame: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mqriu56tps2e Top 8: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqwz5alki22z Champion: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqyzmk7yll2z https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqz4n4hpzo2i Desperate Ravings Cube Drafts are Too Expensive: https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3mr756eepls26 Going Infinite Maro on Planar Standard: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/822304817920819200/mark-to-answer-your-question-people-are-upset Splash Damage Hasbro's Upcoming Zelda Toys: https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-produce-new-toys-based-nintendos-legend-zelda-franchise The Finisher Between the PT being in the capital of free drug Amsterdam use and the Taco Bell lettuce fiasco, Mono Green had a wild weekend. But it's time for us to move into the dog days of summer, so tell me: what archetypes are you expecting to rise to the top as we move on into 2026?

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  Episode #496

  To The Stars - Star Trek Revealed, Hurwitz Passes, Paupergeddon Rules and Much More!

  Jul 15, 202636 minS1

  Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick Star Trek! https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-star-trek https://youtu.be/sZWVrugrxJ Gather the Townsfolk Lake Hurwitz Passes: https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosmike.bsky.social/post/3mqaobzyt5s2m https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%22Lake+Hurwitz%22&unique=cards&as=grid&order=name https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1us4m07/lake_hurwitz_passing/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Dal5md4slbY/ Paupergeddon: https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3mqea3vniss2z https://www.reddit.com/r/Pauper/s/bGe7marTzi Duressfest: https://bsky.app/profile/duresscrew.bsky.social/post/3mqptoawruk2q Desperate Ravings EDHRec Parts With EDHRECast: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1uwgkb4/edhrec_is_ending_their_ownership_of_the_edhrecast/ MC Amsterdam: Package Changes After Purchase: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/R3G6ekVA4H Splash Damage Goblin Storm Side Quest Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardofbarge/wizard-of-barge-goblin-storm-side-quest The Finisher The MTGRumors subreddit had a bit of a field day considering, predicting, and hoping for future Universes Beyond sets that are owned by Paramount. After the recent Star Trek previews, it's an interesting possibility, so tell me: what Paramount IP Universes Beyond are you hoping for?

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  Episode #495

  The Fantastic 4th - Secret Lair Fundraiser, New Grant Program, Value Vintage B&R and Much More!

  Jul 8, 202635 minS1

  Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-global-fund-for-women-their-magic-is-limitless Gather the Townsfolk Birds of Paradise Grant Program: https://bsky.app/profile/birdsofmtg.bsky.social/post/3mpyqbdse3s2f CommandFest DC: https://bsky.app/profile/gamesdonequick.com/post/3mpznu5ygrk2e Desperate Ravings Value Vintage B&R: https://vvmtg.com/value-vintage-banned-and-restricted-update-7-6-26/ Gutshot Worth More Than Tarmogoyf: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/O0xTPdACb1 The Finisher The nation where the three of us live, work, and play Magic celebrated its 250th birthday thus past weekend. So as we enter the next quarter of a millennium in this nation's history it reminds me of when Standard rotates, so tell me: what are you hoping for in America as the metagame evolves?

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