The Herald's Horn

Washed Casuals Discuss Constructed Bans a Week Late - Episode 52

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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POWERED CUBE ON ARENA - Episode 51

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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Cal & Emma talk about Powered Cube on Arena for 3 hours. Just kidding! Commander Update, Spotlight Series: Spider-Man & more are all on the docket. Avatar the Last Airbender previews too!

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Seven Standard Sets in 2026 - Episode 50

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:45:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal & Dan chat it up about Masters & Remastered sets being dead, their favorite decks from Pro Tour Edge of Eternities, and all seven sets from 2026. I'm gonna be sick.

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It's Modern Pro Tour Time Again - Episode 49

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal & Emma chat it up about MagicCon Atlanta, Spider-Man secret lairs (again), and the Modern Pro Tour - featuring Edge of Eternities! What else could we possibly need to talk about? This episode is sponsored by Card Conduit. Use code HORN to get 5% off fees while getting the best buylist prices for your cards: https://cardconduit.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Learning to Hate Spider-Man & Love Pauper - Episode 48

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:45:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal, Dan & Emma discuss a reinforcement of the banned and restricted philosophy, the best format that Isn't Commander, the upcoming Marvel's Spiderman set & Through the Omenpaths! Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

John Avon Retires (for now) & Sick Secret Lairs - Episode 47

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:45:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal & Emma discuss the retirement (at least, temporary retirement) of iconic Magic Artist John Avon and also speculate on how well the prize of an upcoming Spotlight Series will be used. Of course, we have the Product Watch to discuss Final Fantasy & some sick new Secret Lairs as well. IndyStar - "Gen Con heist plea: Man to pay Wizards of the Coast $27,141 and write an apology letter:" https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/14/gen-con-heist-thomas-dunbar-takes-plea-sentenced-apology-letter-indianapolis-gen-con-theft-2023/83625599007/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Hello Emma! 1:39 - John Avon Retires! 11:52 - Spotlight Series: Secret Lair 22:38 - Gencon Magic Thief Takes Plea 25:20 - Final Fantasy is Almost Here! 35:22 - Sick New Secret Lairs 43:44 - Emma's Final Thoughts

Playing with Power Ryan's Journey to 100k Subs

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:29:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Ryan started Playing with Power to spread the good word of Competitive EDH. The channel exploded out of the gate - gaining 10,000 subs almost overnight. Surely, we're headed to the promised land of 100,000 subscribers in no time right??? hahaha. Lets talk about the highs, the lows, and the six year long grind. Follow Playing with P0wer: https://x.com/PWPMtG Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Welcome Ryan! 2:33 - Playing With Power at 100k! 3:09 - What was the Motivation? 7:47 - Whats With the Video Style? 13:29 - Its Been a Long 6 Years 16:35 - The Highs and Lows 49:40 - Tips for the Next Creator 55:20 - Ryan's Final Thoughts

Final Fantasy is Magic's Best Selling Set of All Time - Episode 46

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:45:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal, Emma, & Dan talk all things Final Fantasy for nearly a half hour on this one. Did you know its the best selling MTG set of all time before release? How crazy is that? Also - a Canlander points update & Cal opining about dragon control decks in standard. Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Wecome Dan & Emma! 2:21- Final Fantasy: Best Selling Set Ever 24:00 - Canlander Points Update 37:50 - Constructed Corner: RC Minneapolis 49:05 - The Product Watch 50:24 - Emma & Dan's Final Thoughts 51:31 - Outro (Important Update)

Tom Marks on Through the Omenpaths

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Tom Marks, executive reviews editor for IGN, has a lot of thoughts of Through the Omenpaths, the new plan to get select Universes Beyond sets onto Magic Arena & Magic: the Gathering Online. Let's just get into it. Follow Tom: https://bsky.app/profile/tomrmarks.bsky.social Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Welcome Tom! 6:40 - Some of the Biggest News in Years 9:47 - The Many, Many Issues 13:52 - What Will We Get? 20:22 - Wizards Does Know What They're Doing 21:53 - The Best Possible Version Still Ain't Great 30:35 - We Don't Know What's Coming! 37:34 - Baseless Spiderman Conjecture 39:40 - More Speculation Here 41:51 - Tom's Final Thoughts

COMMANDER UNBANS EVERYONE GET IN HERE - Episode 46

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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Cal, Emma, & Dan get into the NITTY GRITTY of the news for the week.

Sick EDH changes lead the charge, but we also spend a good amount of

time discussing Through the Omenpaths and also a Modern 20k!

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0:00 - Intro

00:50 - Wecome Dan & Emma!

1:40 - Through the Omenpaths

17:32 - Commander Updates

46:46 - Laughing Dragon Modern $20k!

56:15 - Dan & Emma's Final Thoughts

What Will be Unbanned in EDH & BOP Returns to MagicCons! - Episode 44

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan discuss the results of Spotlight Series:

Dragons, Birds of Paradise returning to MagicCons in a new exciting

space, and also we talk about the upcoming Commander changes for a half

hour. Let's get into it!

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0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Welcome Dan!

2:23 - BK Wins Spotlight Series: Dragons!

5:46 - Birds of Paradise Return to Magic Events!

11:10 - Baseless Commander Speculation

34:07 - Product Watch: Secret Lair Commander!

41:10 - Dan's Final Thoughts

Roy Graham Directs Magic: The Gathering's Story - Vorthos Month

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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Vorthos Month continues with Magic: The Gathering Story Lead Roy Graham.

It's not just the written story though - there's a lot more that goes

on behind the scene to create a cohesive storytelling experience for all

players!

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0:00 - Intro

0:55 - Welcome: Roy Graham!

1:22 - What's the Job?

5:07 - MTG Story in Different Mediums

7:36 - How Do You Tell a Story With Cards

15:38 - Hows the Work Split?

20:21 - The Roy Graham Era

26:58 - Favorite Part of the Job

32:25 - Ideas Made Reality

37:45 - What's Up With Loot Anyways

43:55 - Roy's Final Thoughts

Spotlight Series Denver & Thraben Inspector - Episode 43

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Dan, Emma, & Cal discuss the upcoming Spotlight

Series Denver & the resulting return of Sealed & Draft to the

big stage! We're excited about the focus on two premier players, LSV

& Reid Duke! Also, Tarkir has printing problems & Dan & Emma

know what cards they would write a book about.

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0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Welcome Emma & Dan!

1:45 - Spotlight Series Denver

5:00 - Grand Prix LSV?

14:45 - Dragonstorm Print Quality Issues

17:29 - A Letter to the Editor

25:18 - The Product Watch

29:05 - Dan & Emma's Final Thoughts

30:32 - Outro

Being Magic's Loremaster with Jay Annelli - Vorthos Month

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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Vorthos Month continues with Magic Loremaster Jay Annelli! We discuss

continuity editing the behemoth that is MTG story, his own freelance

work writing Magic books, the highs and lows within, and plenty more.

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0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Welcome Jay!

1:28 - What Is the Magic Loremaster?

4:10 - How Does Jay Keep It Straight?

8:10 - How Did Jay Get Into MTG Story?

11:10 - The Vorthos Cast

15:33 - Are All Sets Created Equal?

21:24 - Jay's Favorite MTG Character

23:11 - People's Expectations for Story

31:44 - Writing the Books - Literally!

44:24 - The Three Audiences

51:50 - Loot.

1:03:18 - Jay's Final Thoughts

Modern, Legacy AND Pauper Bans! - Episode 42

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Emma go wild, talking nearly an hour about

the latest bans and unbans and some of their own experiences with cool

stuff. Also - a Deadpool Secret Lair. What?

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0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Welcome Emma!

1:35 - It's Ban Discussion Time!

2:55 - Quick Ban Recap

3:24 - What Do We Think?

7:51 - Modern Bans!

18:34 - Legacy!

25:25 - Pauper!

41:27 - Commander Changes April 22nd!

44:07 - The Product Watch!

44:20 - Tarkir Prerelease Weekend

47:27 - Deadpool Secret Lair

51:51 - Our Final Thoughts

53:24 - Outro

Why It's Hard to Get into Magic Story with Cary Thomas - Vorthos Month

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0000

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We kick off the first ever Herald's Horn theme month (Vorthos Month)

with Cary Thomas! The prolific Magic archivist (amongst many other

things) has Opinions on why it's so hard to get into Magic story &

what we can do to help. Heck, they even have a few different places that

you can start!

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0:00 - Intro

1:08 - Welcome Cary!

1:28 - How Does One Get Into MTG Story?

3:50 - MTG Story is Very Unconnected

14:22 - Is a Card Game a Good Story Medium?

16:37 - Magic's Story is Defined by Change

27:11 - Let's Talk About MTGLore.com

40:49 - Wizards Could Do More!

51:28 - Cary's Final Thoughts!

Looking Back On Aetherdrift & Even More Secret Lair Problems - Episode 41

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Dan & Emma discuss yet another round of Secret

Lair issues, Arena events, new Tarkir cards, and also do our first ever

set retrospective for Aetherdrift. General vibes, our favorite cards,

our least favorite cards, and our top art are all up for discussion.

Let's get into it!

The Week That Was: A Return Like No Other -

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Metagame Mentor: The Spiciest Decklists from the Spotlight Series and

Beyond -

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A Conversation with Gabe, a New Magic Player

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On the 40th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by his good

friend (and new Magic player) Gabe Pyle! Gabe is an industrial design

professor, in addition to other things, which gives him some interesting

insights and reflections on his new player experience and that of

others. Cal wanted to hear about this experience, being over a decade

removed from his own beginnings, so here we are!

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0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Welcome Gabe!

2:09 - Reluctance to Get Into Magic

4:00 - Introduction to Magic & More

9:16 - Magic's Complexity is Interesting

15:12 - Is It Harder to Learn Magic Now?

20:59 - What Is It Like to See New Players Learn?

26:23 - User Personas & Player Archetypes

32:25 - How Do You Intro People to MTG?

42:42 - How's Opening Packs Going?

46:49 - Gabe's Final Thoughts!

It's Finally Time for Tarkir: Dragonstorm! - Episode 40

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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Cal rides alone for Episode 40 of the Herald's Horn! On this one, he's

discusses the remaining SCGcon schedule for 2025, Tarkir: Dragonstorm

previews, Tarkir's Story, the weird cat vs. dog Secret Lair drop, &

what Magic card he would write a book about.

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0:00 - Intro

00:39 - Thank You Patrons!

01:54 - 2025 SCGCon Slate Announced

07:12 - Go Read the Dang Tarkir Story

09:12 - Introduction: Interview Theme Months

11:47 - The Product Watch

12:26 - Secret Lair: Cats vs. Dogs

16:52 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Previews!

24:00 - Letter to the Editor

28:31 - Cal's Final Thoughts

29:40 - Outro

How Pros Prep for the Pro Tour & Other Misconceptions with Matt Sperling

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On the 39th (not 40th, holy L) interview of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Matt Sperling to discuss how the pros prepare for the Pro Tour. Also covered: Judging Discourse, pro team dynamics, how to keep your head up when stuck, common misconceptions about Pro play, and more!

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0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Welcome Matt Sperling!

3:30 - Pro Tour Prep: How Does It Work?

8:44 - High Level Magic as a Part-Timer

12:45 - Team Prep is Surprising to Some

18:49 - Pros/Cons of Shorter Prep Times

26:01 - Common Pro Play Misconceptions

31:00 - Sperling's Sick of It: Judging Discourse

36:20 - More Misconceptions

43:00 - Matt's Recent PT Performances

44:38 - Spiking vs. Consistency Incentives

53:49 - Back to Matt's Last Year

58:35 - Advice for Those Who Feel Stuck

1:03:46 - Is Matt Almost Done With Magic?

1:09:08 - Matt's Final Thoughts

1:10:08 - Outro

Spongebob Arrives & Regional Champion Charlotte - Episode 39

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Emma discuss the results of Regional Championship Charlotte - and Emma talks about her experience at the event as well. Spongebob is here, what's up with that? Of course, we are gonna talk about Final Fantasy as well!

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0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Welcome Emma!

1:55 - Constructed Corner: RC Charlotte

17:52 - Letter the Editor: New Formats?

25:17 - The Product Watch: The Spongeman Cometh

31:44 - Emma on Final Fantasy

39:15 - Emma's Final Thoughts

42:31 - Outro

Jacob Paris & David (My Hands Are Blank) are Making Art Friendly at MagicCons

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:45:00 -0000

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On the 38th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is by David (also known as MyHandsAreBlank) & Jacob Paris to discuss the D00-DL-Off panels & D00-DL Showdowns they've put together at MagicCons! What goes into it? Where did the idea come from? What's the goal? All that & more.

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0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Welcome David & Jacob!

1:50 - The D00-DL-Offs

5:45 - The Origins of D00-DL-Off

11:52 - It's a Community Project

13:17 - Lessons Learned

17:43 - Why Are You Doing This?

24:51 - Where did D00-DL Come From?

31:55 - Future D00-DL Plans

36:17 - History with Art

50:00 - Vegas & Atlanta D00-DL?

51:28 - David & Jacob's Final Thoughts

Spider-Man Swings into Magic & Our Collecting Grails - Episode 38

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan sure do talk about money a lot. Universes Beyond boosters, while Standard legal, will have a higher price point. What's up with that? Also, we answer a Letter to the Editor, Arena Direct winners get a big tax bill, Spider-Man is hear already, & Dan is excited about Vintage cube.

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0:00 - Intro

1:34 - Welcome Dan!

2:30 - Thank You Patrons!

3:27 - $7 Universes Beyond Packs

12:51 - The Arena Direct Tax Man Cometh

19:06 - Vintage Cube Returns!

24:04 - Letter to the Editor!

31:07 - The Product Watch - Spider-Man

41:54 - Bring On Tarkir Please!

42:49 - Dan's Final Thoughts

44:37 - Outro

The Commander Bracket System & Pros & Cons of Writing About MTG with Cas/Strix!

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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Sorry about Cal's bad audio on this one. Geesh. On the 37th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Cas, also known as Strix! We start talking about fast mana in Commander before pivoting to a larger discussion on the Bracket and Gamechanger system. Of course, we have to talk about the pros and cons of writing about Magic as well.

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0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Welcome Cas!

3:38 - Fast Mana in a Game Changer World

9:00 - How Do We Feel About the Bracket Beta?

16:29 - Lower Power Levels Have Changed!

29:15 - Making Banned Cards Gamechangers

34:13 - Cas's Final Bracket Thoughts

35:09 - Writing About Magic

46:17 - Cas's Final Thoughts

47:15 - Outro

12,000 + Cards Get an Errata & Matt Nass Wins a Pro Tour - Episode 37

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:30:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan chop it up about Pro Tour Chicago, a new Magic wiki & also a massive, and at the same time very small, errata update. Of course, there's also the Product Watch, featuring Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Final Fantasy, & Avatar the Last Airbender, and we have the return of Letter to the Editor, with a question just for Dan! No guest... because the interviews are on Tuesday now!

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0:00 - Intro

2:15 - Welcome Dan!

3:09 - Thank You Patrons!

4:00 - New MTG Wiki From Scryfall

6:35 - 1/3rd of All MTG Cards Receive Errata

15:46 - Pro Tour Chicago

24:48 - Letter to the Editor

31:53 - The Product Watch

32:33 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoilers

42:08 - Avatar: The Last Airbender!

47:37 - Dan's Final Thoughts!

Bonus: Show Update + Foundations Marketing & a Year of the Herald's Horn - Cal's Corner Ep. 2

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:47:25 -0000

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Foundations is, as far as I'm concerned, the best set Wizards has made in years. The marketing for it was a bit... different, though. Why is that? As a Marketing guy, I have a few thoughts. Also, I've been making the Herald's Horn for nearly a year. How do I feel? All of this on this unexpectedly long episode!

Magic: The Gathering: Final Fantasy & Jake Browne on Limited at MagicCon Chicago - Episode 36

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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It's the MagicCon Chicago episode! Cal & Emma discuss what they're looking forward to most about Pro Tour Aetherdrift, give some tips & tricks for attending a big con, and also dive into the latest products. Final Fantasy is coming this summer - but why are we seeing so much of it already? After the break, Cal is joined by Jake Browne to discuss both why limited is so awesome and what he would recommend people play if they're attending MagicCon Chicago!

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0:00 - Intro

1:15 - Welcome Emma!

2:28 - Thank You Patrons!

2:52 - Pro Tour Aetherdrift is Here!

17:46 - MagicCon Chicago Tips & Tricks

27:20 - The Product Watch: Magic: The Gathering: Final Fantasy

38:02 - What About Tarkir Dragonstorm?

38:36 - Cohost's Notebook, Magic Edition

46:46 - Welcome Jake Browne!

47:50 - Why You Should Play Limited

50:30 - What Is the Appeal of Limited?

59:54 - Quick Limited Tips

1:05:25 - What Should You Play At Chicago?

1:25:35 - What Else Should One Know?

1:27:20 - Outro

The Commander Brackets & Steve Ellis on Continually Evolving - Episode 35

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Dan & Cal dig into the newest Commander update - a bracket system and the Gamechanger list! What the heck do these things? Do we like them? Will they create meaningful change? Is there anything we wish was different? Of course, it's also finally time for us to let out our Aetherdrift thoughts during the Product Watch. After the break, Cal is joined by longtime comic book and Magic artist Steve Ellis to discuss his continually evolving work.

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0:00 - Intro

2:15 - Welcome Dan!

2:37 - The Commander Brackets Are Here!

8:53 - The Gamechangers List

14:16 - How Do We Feel About These Changes?

30:00 - The Product Watch

30:12 - A Secret Lair Superdrop - Again

31:22 - Is Aetherdrift Awesome?

45:16 - Dan's Final Thoughts

45:45 - Welcome: Steve Ellis

46:26 - How Did Steve Get His Start?

52:22 - Steve's Early Art History

58:20 - Steve's Early WotC Work

1:02:15 - Steve's Hardest Projects

1:06:21 - His Favorite Work

1:10:50 - Styles Are Always Changing

1:19:32 - Current Projects

1:25:14 - Steve's Final Thoughts

1:26:37 - Outro

Regional Championship Prague Ruled & Dan Sheehan on The Perils of Creation - Episode 34

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:50:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan dig into Mark Rosewater's claims that Universes Beyond Sets meet and exceed their benchmarks for successful sets - and wide audience appeal. We've got plenty of hype for the Modern metagame too and also talk about Duel Commander (poorly, on Cal's part). After the break, Dan Sheehan joins Cal to discuss the highs, lows, and inbetween of creative projects in our modern media landscape.

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WotC Cuts VML Support, D&D Promos & EK on Building Better EDH Decks - Episode 33

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan discuss Wizards of the Coast cutting monetary support and invites from the VML. Of course, we also have Aetherdrift stuff to talk about - how do we feel about it? After the break, Cal is joined by the one and only EK to discuss how you could build a better Commander deck.

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0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Welcome Dan!

2:48 - Wizards Drops Support for VML

14:10 - D&D Universe Within Cards Coming to Stores

23:38 - Aetherdrift Preview Season

38:56 - Dan's Closing Thoughts

40:35 - EK Interview

42:20 - Building Better Commander Decks

43:34 - Playing a Game You Never Have Before

47:50 - Tips for Creating New Decks

1:04:42 - How an EK Deck Comes to Be

1:08:54 - Taking Decks Apart

1:12:10 - EK's Closing Thoughts

Secret Lairs in Stores & Zeb on Making Games Your Own - Episode 32

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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Cal, Dan & Emma discuss the latest happenings in Magic - Secret Lairs are coming to stores? Plus, Innistrad Remastered & Aetherdrift!!! After the break, Cal interviews Zeb about his custom Magic set & more.

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0:00 - Intro

2:30 - Welcome, Dan & Lexi!

3:43 - Secret Lairs Coming to WPN Stores

17:56 - Product Watch

19:25 - Innistrad Remastered Wrapup

30:14 - It's Almost Aetherdrift Time

35:09 - Welcome Zeb!

37:35 - How Do You Make Magic Your Own?

39:05 - Zeb's Custom Pikmin Set

42:27 - Zeb's Custom Set Making Process

53:57 - Playtesting A Custom Set

1:01:00 - The Creativity of Game Design

1:02:45 - Going Beyond Magic: The Gathering

1:12:53 - Zeb's Closing Thoughts

1:14:35 - Outro

We're Tired of Remastered Sets & Saffron Olive on a Decade in Content - Episode 31

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Dan, and Lexi(!) chop it up about upcoming events and how we feel about returning to old planes again and again. Cal also lays out a few small changes for the pod in 2025, including a new segment: Constructed Corner! After the break, Saffron Olive chats with Cal about a range of topics, all wrapped up in the decade-plus he's been making content focused on Magic: The Gathering.

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0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Welcome, Dan & Lexi!

4:08 - New Spotlight Series Events

13:20 - Cosmere Magic Set a "Probably"

19:45 - SCGCon & Regional Championship Portland!

23:20 - Herald's Horn in 2025

39:12 - Product Watch: Innistrad Remastered

49:10 - Cohost's Final Thoughts

50:50 - Welcome Saffron Olive

52:34 - The Beginnings of Saffron Olive

55:30 - Driving Forward Casual Content

58:10 - A Decade-Plus of Content

1:00:45 - Being Goldfish Content Manager

1:02:18 - The Perils of Social Media

1:11:52 - Hobbies as Jobs

1:19:30 - Is The Pronunciation A Bit?

1:21:56 - Outro/Bloopers

Goldsabertooth & Sam from the Howling Salt Mine - Interview Reruns!

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:45:00 -0000

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On this special episode, we're playing back interviews from earlier in the year - Goldsabertooth talking about art and life and Sam from the Howling Salt Mine talking about Cribbage & plenty more. They're both great convos & we know you'll love it. See you next week!

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The 2024 Herald Horn Awards & Brian Coval (BoshNRoll) On the State of Legacy - Episode 30

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:45:00 -0000

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On this end-of-year episode, Cal & Dan look back on Magic: The Gathering's top happenings in 2024, our favorite and least favorite sets, and more. It's a fun & chill time! After that, Cal is joined by Brian Coval (BoshNRoll) to discuss the state of Legacy, both before and after the latest bans.

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0:00 - Intro

2:16 - One Year of the Herald's Horn!

3:40 - 2024 Year in Review

6:09 - The Magic Spotlight Series

9:10 - The Return of Standard

14:15 - Commander Format Overhaul

18:45 - A Year of B&R Struggles

28:00 - Continual WotC Art Struggles

33:45 - The Herald Horn Awards

33:55 - Our Favorite Sets of 2024

37:20 - Our Favorite Cards of 2024

43:25 - The Worst Sets of the Year

50:32 - Welcome Brian Coval!

54:30 - Who is Brian Coval?

56:40 - State of Legacy: Prebans

1:03:21 - The Legacy Bans: Were They Enough?

1:16:15 - How's Legacy Post-Bans?

1:29:39 - Brian's Final Words

Modern is OVERHAULED & Maddy (Clover) on Altering, Being a Spike & More - Episode 29

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Dan & Cal talk about the latest Modern, Pioneer, & Legacy Banned & Restricted announcement - quite a bit! Also: A correction & a quick look at the results of Arena Championship 7. After the break, Cal is joined by Maddy (of the Spike Feeders, amongst other things) to talk about her journey into altering, joining the Spike Feeders, product design, and plenty more.

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Upcoming Bans, So Many Products & Nile Joan Rivers on Micro-Formats - Episode 28

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:30:00 -0000

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Welcome back! On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma get into Eternal Weekend, speculation about the upcoming bans, cool upcoming online Magic events (Arena & MTGO both!), a metric ton of new products, AND Emma being swallowed by Balatro. After the break, Cal is joined by Nile Joan Rivers to discuss her love of Micro-Formats, new ways of playing Magic by making and breaking the rules.

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Tom Marks on the Gaming Media Industry & More - Bonus Episode 1

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

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Cal was sick this week, so we're releasing something a little different - an interview that has, until now, been Patreon exclusive. He's joined by Tom Marks, executive reviews editor at IGN to talk about the gaming media industry & more. Honestly, when I booted this up, I expected it to be a bit dated but it sounds more timely now than the day it came out. Hope you enjoy!

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Magic's 20 Worst Mechanics & Carmen Klomparens on Cal's Favorite Foundations Cards - Episode 27

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:30:00 -0000

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Happy holiday week - we're taking it a little more chill here at the Herald's Horn. Cal & Dan discuss Mark Rosewater's self proclaimed 20 worst mechanics in Magic history. After the break, Cal is joined by Carmen Klomparens to discuss her role designing Foundation... and she also tells the stories behind Cal's favorite six cards in the set.

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A Marvelous Reprint Promise & Mike Wildspeaker on Forming the Next Generation of Gamers - Episode 26

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan & Emma to discuss the latest news in Magic: The Gathering, including Eternal Weekend, a long-time Star City Games employee heading to Wizards of the Coast, and Marvel Secret Lair reprint promises. Hey, there's a new Secret Lair Commander deck too! After the break, Cal interviews Mike Wildspeaker about his 13-year-and-counting high school game club, where he uses Magic, D&D & more to connect with and form the next generation of gamers.

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Wolverine Art Sells for $55,000 & Play to Win on Creating Their Own Way - Episode 25

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Emma talk about Marvel Secret Lair original art selling for huge cash, the European Regional Championship, & why Foundations is maybe our favorite set in a decade. After the break, Cal is joined by Dylan & Cam from Play to Win to talk about their own unique take on gameplay content & their approach to their cEDH-focused podcast. Of course, we gotta talk about cEDH generalized, so we do that too.

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Secret Lair Reprints, Giancola Quits MTG & Mike Carrozza on Bringing People Together - Episode 24

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about the most recent happenings in Magic: The Gathering - including Donato Giancola quitting the game & decrying Wizards of the Coast over the use of his art. Also: Secret Lair reprint policy, the Marvel Secret Lair sale problems, and Dan's new favorite Gamecube game. After the break, Cal interviews Mike Carrozza about his article series, Am I the Bolas?, and why he loves doing it. They also, of course, have to discuss Mike's long term gig as a stand up comic.

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Spongebob Joins Magic, World Championship 30 Results & MagicCon Las Vegas - Episode 23

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Emma, & Dan talk about ALL of the news from MagicCon Las Vegas, including who won Magic's 30th World Championship (and what we liked about the event), Cal's experience at the event, and the impactful announcements that took place at the con. Universes Beyond is here to stay - and it's Standard legal! 6 sets next year! All of this and more, all in this episode. Worlds Finals coverage: https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-30-finals-match

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A Commander Format Panel, the World Championship, & Level Up on Remakes vs. Remasters! - Episode 22

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan talk about the Commander Format Panel, the upcoming World Championship & the newly announced RC seasons. This is a bit of a weird episode, because after the break, we're showing you an episode from Cal's other podcast, Level Up! We hope you enjoy.

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WotC Runs EDH, Pioneer Rocks & Tracy on Building Community - Episode 21

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, we talk about Commander changing management, the Washington DC Pioneer Regional Championship, and also cheese. After the break, Cal is joined by Tracy of the One Shot Podcast network to talk about community and plenty more.

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The Commander Bans & Vorthos Mike on Magic Art & More - Episode 20

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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The Commander bans are here. I don't really know what else there is to say. Sigh. Cal likes it, at least! After the break, Cal is joined by the one and only Vorthos Mike to talk about Magic art, art shows, how much YOU like art without knowing it, and plenty more.

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Our Duskmourn Thoughts & Elliot Raff on the State of Magic Judging - Episode 19

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:45:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, & Emma tackle the hard issues in the room like what's up with the Carolina Panthers and also what's happening with metas after the recent banlist updates? Yeah, yeah, Cal talks about the cEDH banlist stuff for like, 2 minutes. After the break, he's joined by Elliott Raff, a decade+ judging veteran who has both judged and played in the Pro Tour, to discuss the state of Magic: The Gathering Judging.

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How Nadu Was Made, Loads of Bans & Ben Wheeler on Steering Formats - Episode 18

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:42:17 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma chat about a TON of ban updates that came down the pipeline this week. Also, how the heck was Nadu made? We were told & discuss the tale, plus get into how excited we are for the Magic Spotlight Series. After the break, Cal is joined by Ben Wheeler to talk about Gladiator, Canadian Highlands, and even EDH. How are they run? What does Wheeler try to inject into each format? Is it REALLY great to be here?

Banlist Update: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-26-2024-banned-and-restricted-announcement

How Nadu Came to Be: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/on-banning-nadu-winged-wisdom-in-modern

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Mystery Booster 2, Standard Fumbles, & ComedianMTG on All Things cEDH - Episode 17

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:10:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma chat about Arena changes and a whole lot of new products. Otherwise, it's a slow week! After the break, Cal is joined by Ian, better known by ComedianMTG, to discuss his background in Magic, the growth of Competitive EDH, and what keeps him playing the format.

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Secret Lairs Sold Out, Bloomburrow Rules & Tori of the Vast on Boundaries - Episode 16

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma talk about no Nadu ban, Bloomburrow rocking, Secret Lairs selling out, Dark Horse Comics getting MTG rights, video games, Skibidi Toilet & plenty, plenty more. After the break, Cal is joined by Tori from the Scrybabies to talk about art and creating in the space. Boundaries? Let's go.

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Where's the Nadu Ban, cEDH is Stale & Murph on Making Game Knights - Episode 15

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal & Dan talk about cEDH, the (lack of) Modern & Legacy B&R, Vinyls, and GameCubes. It's a pretty light week! After the break, Cal is joined by Murph from The Command Zone to discuss how he got into Magic & storytelling through EDH gameplay.

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Pro Tour Nadu, Kai Budde & Derek on Pauper EDH - Episode 14

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:25:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal, Emma, & Dan talk about the Modern Horizons 3 Pro Tour, the Kai Budde Player of the Year Trophy, a bunch of new sets, including Magic Foundations, and EVEN MORE than that. The B&R especially. After the break, Cal is joined by Derek from the Pauper EDH rules committee to talk about a format that so many love so much.

Derek: https://x.com/derekdearreader

Announcing the Kai Budde Player of the Year Trophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qz2DUF1pp4

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Karlov Manor "Below Expectations" & Sam of Rhystic Studies on Mantras - Episode 13

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0000

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On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan & Emma to talk about MKM underperforming, first impacts of Modern Horizons 3, and Assassin's Creed previews... already. We have the rest of the Product Watch, the Co-Host's Notebook, and a NEW Segment - Letters to the Editor. After the break, Cal is joined by Sam of Rhystic Studies to talk about some mantras for creativity, life, and work.

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WotC AI, Modern Horizons 3, & Sam (Howling Salt Mine) on Cribbage - Episode 12

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Cal is joined by Emma to discuss the Regional Championships of past and future, WotC's newest AI role, and Modern Horizons 3. Of course, we also talk about Assassin's Creed's upcoming Magic set, alongside the Co-Host notebook. After the break, I'm joined by Sam of the Howling Salt Mine podcast to talk about himself, cribbage, manga, and, oh yeah, Magic: The Gathering.

Sam: https://x.com/HowlingSaltMine

ComicBook Article on WotC AI Position: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/wizards-of-the-coast-ai-engineer-job-posting-response/

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Stickers Banned, Even More MH3 Leaks & Better Days MTG - Episode 11

Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about the News, the Product Watch, and to look into their Co-Host notebook. Between nearly a half hour of Unfinity talk and little else, this one is sure to be a doozy. After the break, Cal interviews Hobbes and Ryan (potentially better known as TronIsBad) to discuss Better Days MTG, their umbrella for their work to encourage better mental health discussions in the Magic space.

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Unfinity (Unwanted?): https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/Unfinity-Unwanted/617bc150-424c-42d7-9f52-3fe0d57c1c3a/

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$3,000,000 Black Lotus, Modern Horizon 3 Leaks & Shivam on Shivam - Episode 10

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the podcast, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about Pro Tour Outlaws of Thunder Junction, a new record setting Magic card sale, & the Modern Horizon 3 Leaks. Of course, we have our recurring segments (Product Watch & Co-Host's Notebook) & after the break, Cal is joined by Shivam of the Casual Magic & Shivam & Wheeler Love Magic podcasts to talk about... well, Shivam! How he got into Magic, how he came to host several podcasts, & why he's on the Commander Advisory group. Plus, tips for aspiring creators!

Shivam: https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears

The Ultimate Guide to DanDan: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Dand%C3%A2n-Forgetful-Fish/8047b0d6-da32-4708-873a-7b5fc9a86958/

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Hasbro Investor Report, EDH Philosophy, & Deco on MTG in Brazil - Episode 9

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Dan to chat about Cowboy Bebop promo cards, Hasbro's Q1 investor report, the new EDH format philosophy, and more. After the break, Cal interviews Deco of cEDHBrazil about himself, the channel, and the state of Magic: the Gathering in Brazil.

Deco: https://twitter.com/_Desconversando

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The Era of cEDH?, MTGO Cheating, & Chase Carroll (Mana Curves) on Secret Lairs - Episode 8

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Emma & Dan to talk about the return of the Arena streaming event, launch of the MTGO creator program, MTGO cheating allegations, & the big last couple of days cEDH has had.

Chase/ManaCurves: https://twitter.com/ManaCurves

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Art Theft, YEEEEHAW, & GoldSabertooth on Life & Art - Episode 7

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Emma & Dan to talk about plagiarism in MTG art (again), huge changes to Magic pro play, Kotaku for some reason, and also we go pretty deep on the reveal of Outlaws at Thunder Junction (OTJ). After the break, Cal is joined by Tim, better known as GoldSabertooth to talk about his unique life and upbringing that has brought him to where he is now - making some of the MTG communities favorite art pieces.

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Ban List Updates, Cancellation of Another MtG Game, & Lua Stardust on Content & Beyond - Episode 6

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan & Emma to talk about the latest constructed banlist updates, the cancellation of Magic Spellslingers, and more. Don't worry, we still have the Product Watch and Co-Host's Notebook segments. After the break, Cal interviews Lua Stardust of the Scrybabies (and more) about full time content creation & beyond.

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How I Won Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/How-I-Won-Pro-Tour-Murders-at-Karlov-Manor/050bbb45-2bf9-4105-a5b4-66f8d5b16654/

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Sheldon's Spellbook, Lying in cEDH, & the Highs & Lows of MagicCon Chicago - Episode 5

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week on the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about lying in cEDH, the increase in Universes Beyond products, the Chicago Pro Tour & more. Of course, there's always the Product Watch and Co-Host's Notebook segments. After the break, Cal is joined by a TON of people that he interviewed at MagicCon Chicago about their con experience! He also gathered some audio clips from those generous enough to give them about their own con experiences for their weekend participating in the constructed Magic side of things. Special thanks to them:

Nicole: https://twitter.com/Nicole_Dubin

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Touching Cards, Rainbow Rhinos & Michael Caffrey on MTG Vending - Episode 4

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:55:00 -0000

Today, Cal is joined by ALL THREE co-hosts (Lexi, Emma & Dan) to talk about Modern Regional Championships, touching other people's cards, EDH precon complexity, and more. After the break, Cal chats with Michael Caffery of Tales of Adventure Comics and Games (also known as TOA Magic) to talk about the business of buying and selling Magic: The Gathering.

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Red Bordered Cards, Suspend & Jim Lapage on the Future of EDH - Episode 3

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:55:00 -0000

In this episode of the Herald's Horn Podcast, Cal is joined by Emma Partlow & Dan (ModAnon), to discuss Regional Championships, weird promo cards, and more. Of course, we have the Product Watch and a NEW recurring segment too. After the break, Commander Rule's Committee Member Jim Lapage hops on the line to talk about the future of Commander.

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Standard is Back, SCG Takes on RCs, & Dan (ModeratelyAnonymousMTG)! - Episode 2

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0000

In this episode of the Herald's Horn Podcast, Cal is joined by Dan (ModAnon), both for the front & back half of the podcast, to talk about CubeCon, the return of Standard, SCG taking control of Regional Championships, Product Watch, Fallout 4, & plenty more.

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The Highs & Lows of 2023, Secret Lairs are Speeding Up, & Lexi (BlackGirlMage)! - Episode 1

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Emma & Lexi join Cal to discuss the some of the major news stories for Magic in 2023, our personal favorite aspects of the year, and also what we're hoping for our of 2024. After that, Cal chats with Lexi about storytelling, Magic, and even a little bit about Wrestling. Yeah. Also, sorry, my chair is squeaky for some reason this week.

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Hasbro Layoffs, Buying Cards at Events & Emma Partlow! - Episode 0

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:49:32 -0000

On this episode, Dan & Emma chat with Cal about the Hasbro/WotC layoffs, Regional Championship Atlanta, and some other stuff that went on this weekend. Plus: Product Watch. After that, Cal chats with Emma a bit about her life, hobbies, and life on the Pauper Format Panel.

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Welcome to the Herald's Horn!

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Hey there, welcome to the Herald's Horn, an informative & funny Magic podcast. We hope you like it.