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#1362: Mana Curve
In this episode, I explain what a mana curve is and how they impact how we design Magic sets.
#1361: Rivals of Ixalan
This episode is another in my series where I talk about every Magic expansion. Today, I talk about Rivals of Ixalan, the second set in the Ixalan block.
#1360: Layers with Jess Dunks
One of the most complicated elements of the Magic rules is something known as "layers." I sit down with the man in charge of the rules, Jess Dunks, to help walk throug...
#1359: Being a Magic Artist
In this episode, I talk about the weird fact that I'm a published Magic artist on an evergrowing number of cards. Note that I recorded this before Bicycle Elemental wa...
#1358: Mood Swings Strategy
Here, I talk about the basic strategy when playing Mood Swings. To make sure everyone gets their full allotment of Magic design episodes, this episode is bonus content.
#1357: Aether Revolt
This episode is another in my series to talk about every Magic expansion. Here, I talk about Aether Revolt, the second set in the Kaladesh block.
#1356: Inertia
In this episode, I talk about the pressures of changing things that have been the same for decades.
#1355: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 5
This episode is part five of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed,...
#1354: Quirks of Limited Edition (Alpha)
In this episode, I talk about many of the weird elements of Magic's first set.
#1353: Emotional Response
In this episode, I cover one of the main goals of game design: to create specific emotional responses in the players.
#1352: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 4
This episode is part four of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed,...
#1351: My Trip to LA in 2026
I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles, California, where I went to a red carpet event celebrating Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes. I then spent three ...
#1350: Marvel Super Heroes Design
In this episode, I talk about designing Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes.
#1349: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 3
This episode is part three of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed...
#1348: High Mana Value Spells, Part 2
This episode is part two of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
#1347: High Mana Value Spells, Part 1
This episode is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
#1346: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 2
This episode is part two of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, ...
#1345: Landfall
In this episode, I talk about the history of one of Magic's greatest mechanics, landfall.
#1344: Depth
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of the depth of Magic's gameplay.
#1343: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 1
This episode is part one of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, ...