Magic Mics Podcast

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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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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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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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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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First Pick
 
Evan's No Good Terrible Very Bad Weekend 
 
Gather the Townsfolk
 
B&R Announcement
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-june-29-2026 
 
Tom Martell, Sam Black, and Greg Dyer win #SpotlightMarvel in Vegas
https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mpfu3b4i2s2j 
 
Very unique Artist Proof products from artist Rovina Cai
https://bsky.app/profile/rovinacai.bsky.social/post/3mpm4swhrt22x 
 
Splash Damage
 
Black Lotus in Netflix Sitcom
https://draftsim.com/mtg-netflix-black-lotus/ 
 
Poker Hall of Fame nominations for 2 former MTG players - Scott Seiver & Justin Bonomo
 
The Finisher
 
Many notable Magic creators had their Discords compromised over the weekend, including SaffronOlive, Shivam Bhatt, Jason Alt, and… others. But now we have our groove back, so tell me: how do you plan to batten down the hatches in our new scary digital world?