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#1250: Exodus
In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).
#1249: Stronghold
In this podcast, I talk all about Stronghold (the second expansion of the Tempest block).
#1248: Futureproofing
In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.
#1247: FINAL FANTASY with Gavin Verhey
In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.
#1246: Why Mechanics Don't Make It
We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.
#1245: Test Decks
This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.
#1244: Formats I Made
Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.
#1243: Vision Design Issues
In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.
#1242: Repeats and Tweaks
In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.
#1241: Making Mechanics
Inspired by this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column, I walk through how mechanics are created.
#1240: Communications
In this episode, I walk through the history of Magic and talk about how communicating with players has changed over the years.
#1239: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 3
This podcast is part three of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.
#1238: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 2
This podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.
#1237: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 1
This podcast is part one of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.
#1236: Mel
This is part two of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. This time, I talk about Mel, the player who aesthetically appreciates mechanics.
#1235: Bigger than the Box
When Richard Garfield first made Magic, he liked to say it was "a game bigger than the box." In this episode, I walk through what exactly that phrase means and the cha...
#1234: Vorthos
This podcast is part one of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. Up first, I talk all about Vorthos, the player who aesthetically appreciates flavor.
#1233: Arc Planning
In this podcast, I talk about the team that figures out what in-Multiverse Magic sets we'll be doing in the future.
#1232: Spike
This podcast is part three of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I explore the psychological analysis of Spike.
#1231: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Creative with Lauren Bond
In this podcast, I sit down with the creative lead for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Lauren Bond, to talk about the worldbuilding and creative execution of the set.
#1230: Johnny and Jenny
This podcast is part two of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I explore the psychological analysis of Johnny and Jenny.
#1229: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Design with Adam Prosak
In this podcast, I sit down with Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Design Lead Adam Prosak to talk about the set's design.
#1228: Timmy and Tammy
This episode is part one of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. I start today with exploring the psychological analysis of Timmy and Tammy.
#1227: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Vision Design
In this episode, I walk through the vision design for Tarkir: Dragonstorm and talk about the evolution of the Dragon subtype and clan mechanics.
#1226: Replies with Rachel and Sarah
Many years ago, I would drive my eldest daughter to school, and occasionally, we did a segment called "Replies with Rachel" where the two of us would answer questions....
#1225: Interrupts in Limited Edition (Alpha)
Magic's very first set had a card type that no longer exists called interrupts. In this episode, I walk through all the cards of this card type in Limited Edition (Alp...
#1224: Why We Do Themes
In this episode, I explain the value of themes by going through the various teams that work on a Magic set.
#1223: Design Feedback
In this episode, I explain the numerous ways designers give feedback to each other by going through the entire exploratory design and vision design process.
#1222: Top 20 Most Influential Designs, Part 3
This is part three of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.
#1221: Top 20 Most Influential Designs, Part 2
This is part two of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.