Magic Mics Podcast

First Pick   Hasbro Q1 Financial Report: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250423777421/en/Hasbro-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1k6r0nw/mtg_revenue_has_increased_by_45/ https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1k6pamf/mtg_grew_revenues_by_45_compared_to_last_year/   Gather the Townsfolk   Lady Lavinias new Influencer Marketing Manager https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFhzHyzvHF    The Ultimate Pencil Superdrop: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop   MTGA Announcements: Of note, there is a "Pioneer Showcase" May 10-12, not Explorer: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-28-2025   Bobbie-Christine is Cancer-Free: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbiechristine.bsky.social/post/3lo2b47v7es2m   Amonkhet 8 years ago on 4/28 https://mtg.wiki/page/Amonkhet   Splash Damage   MTG Cushions Tariff Blow to Hasbro: https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/564495/magic-final-fantasy-hasbro-trump-tariffs https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59410/faced-tariffs-hasbro-raises-guidance-wotc   Diamond’s Bankruptcy Woes: https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/ https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/28/motion-filed-to-turn-diamonds-chapter-11-to-chapter-7-or-dismissal/ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59427/trustee-moves-convert-diamond-bankruptcy-chapter-7-liquidation-dismiss   The Finisher   For the first time in many years, four movies made more than $20 million at the box office: Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, The Accountant 2, and the 30th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The movies are back, baby! So tell me: what’s the movie coming soon that you're most excited for?

1 Mai 47min

First Pick   Through the Omenpaths: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/through-the-omenpaths-and-digital-universes-beyond-updates No Pro Tour Spider-Man?: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lndmbfyfpc2y   No Universes Beyond Alchemy: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363943510318780537   Gather the Townsfolk   Commander Updates: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-april-22-2025 https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april-22-2025 https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1364257499321995334   Updates to Arena Direct: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/updates-to-arena-direct-events-april-2025 WotC Pays for International Winners’ Taxes: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363956177846931507   How WotC Fixed White: https://medium.com/@ari.nieh/how-we-fixed-white-a-case-study-in-niche-protection-balance-and-player-feedback-d374fe30e14d   The Finisher   It’s been less than 2 weeks since The Blue Prince released, a puzzle adventure game from designer and Magic Mythic Spoiler creator Tonda Ros, and it is doing gangbusters on the indie game scene. MTG is a hotbed of game designers, from Brian Kibler to Justin Gary to all of the folks who’ve worked for WotC over the decades. Well we’re gamers too! So tell me about your game, and why we should play it!

24 Apr 41min

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick (Basically: Tarkir is killing it)   Tarkir on Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-the-gathering/556404/tarkir-dragonstorm-callback-set-rosewater-interview   TDM Demand “Exceptionally High”: https://magicuntapped.com/index.php/news/demand-for-tarkir-dragonstorm-exceptionally-high-says-wotc   TDM’s Balanced Limited: https://bsky.app/profile/sierkovitz.bsky.social/post/3lmrqdovl5s2l   Gather the Townsfolk   Celebs at PAX East for FF Debut Showcase Roundup Kenny Omega: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361990375497142393/hkUtVN9.jpeg?ex=6800c3e2&is=67ff7262&hm=9714d021fe0705102d214359c3f08ff874a70413c2615a4d40523554c10cc639& https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361990375807516752/Screenshot_2025-04-16_at_09.59.51.png?ex=6800c3e2&is=67ff7262&hm=02975534042839fb8699078b03bb7e144b32a84f9df7e18c57e0a8edf865ba27& Ben Starr: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1362110689782796359/image-224.png?ex=680133ef&is=67ffe26f&hm=ffa13fe6c2c6d7c7e8c8d0068aec8ba38c5c16d1c9b81e3e254b9c20b365f443&   Desert Bus Express: https://bsky.app/profile/desertbus.org/post/3lmsksmrub22l   Trans Lifeline Charity Tournament: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1360424759904440381/image.png?ex=6801008a&is=67ffaf0a&hm=b6ad111799e4675bfdc610e046d80f8afb2a99f18412f6d32c21539ef4a578e9&   Spotlight: Final Fantasy: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3lmrtbafbrb2i   Desperate Ravings   Ultra Pro and BCW Tariff Surcharge: https://bsky.app/profile/missourimtg.bsky.social/post/3lmum2kpcec2e https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361821923633266778/IMG_0016.jpg?ex=6800cfc0&is=67ff7e40&hm=72b6db5ee59b033bcc7708106e015abb1461dfe9846f963efeb608805af8eb03&   Arena Direct Prize Trouble: https://x.com/VoxyTwitch/status/1912214235188191665?t=tXFSSdg4UTpPq_dEMUJe6w&s=19   Hasbro Stocks Plunge, HQ Move Decision Delayed: https://www.ripbs.org/news-and-culture/as-hasbro-stocks-plunge-decision-on-potential-hq-move-pushed-back-to-summer   Splash Damage   Blue Prince: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lmkd4kvxi22m https://mythicspoiler.com/blue_prince.html https://www.metacritic.com/game/blue-prince/ https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1360296135817953511/image.png?ex=6801317f&is=67ffdfff&hm=f9633e257b211a070d83c77d25a7975f66dc557e44892ebaf98c325c8c35c658& The Finisher   Tariff this, and tariff that. When is somebody gonna tear-off a punch line for the Finisher?

17 Apr 31min

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick   WotC Pulls Nile’s Ad: https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com/post/3lmfcltyy5s2f   Gather the Townsfolk   B&R Announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-announcement-march-31-2025 https://bsky.app/profile/bmkibler.bsky.social/post/3lloqrekuxk2n https://bsky.app/profile/jupiterbrando.bsky.social/post/3llopwapoas25 https://bsky.app/profile/thequietfish.bsky.social/post/3llow75g3j22f https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1jp26w5/weeklymtg_discussing_the_march_31_2024_br_stream/ https://bsky.app/profile/cube.april.social/post/3lltyewnirc24   Secret Lair X Deadpool: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/announcing-secret-lair-redacted https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/secret-lair-x-marvel-s-deadpool-available-in-wpn-stores-april-25   Arena State of the Game: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/state-of-the-game-2025-spring-edition   Dad Takes Son to Magic Con: https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a64088729/magic-the-gathering-for-parents/   LRR’s 50th PPR: https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3llhc4lzxjs2a   Desperate Ravings NRG Catches a Cheater: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lkwtovp6jk2t https://youtu.be/nPp3fdsxVyE   Going Infinite Maro’s Rabiah Ranking: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/779564303654289408/hi-mark-how-would-you-rank-these-planes-in-order Splash Damage Lorcana Bans Two Cards: https://www.destructoid.com/disney-lorcana-banned-card-list/    Chris Perkins Leaves WotC: https://bsky.app/profile/chrisperkinsdnd.bsky.social/post/3llyvdjkphk2p The Finisher Tarkir Dragonstorm is now live on MTG Arena, Magic Online, and soon your friendly local game store. So now that the storm count is at 1, tell me: what’s the thing you’re looking forward to most with the new release?

10 Apr 54min

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_08V)   First Pick Dragonstorm Roundup Statement on Dragonback Assault: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lksxrjtb6k24 Kittenstorm: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3lkvytmxflv2e Prerelease Delays in Malaysia and Indonesia: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/tarkir-dragonstorm-prerelease-events-delayed-in-malaysia-and-indonesia Ambassadors: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1354142821598105731/IMG_2830.png?ex=67e588c7&is=67e43747&hm=afcf17a41cd9b4031e052d9b704646e89d8c74d789d51b31ebbe07e8e23532e6&   Gather the Townsfolk   It’s Happ… ening: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XQpAnRh0IEI   Our Boss Is on Vacation Superdrop: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-our-boss-is-on-vacation-superdrop Stickers: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/778744504027086848/hi-mark-i-saw-the-new-sld-stickers-and-they-look?source=share Rian Gonzales Caught Copying: https://www.comicsbeat.com/artist-rian-gonzales-caught-copying-anothers-work-in-debate-over-referencing-versus-tracing/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr6tUfXS8CI   Karl Kopinski Recovering From Stroke: https://bsky.app/profile/mountainmagesigs.com/post/3lkgjjcjea224   Jim Davis Recovering: https://youtu.be/8e_FwuRcaQ4   Desperate Ravings Archidekt Removes AI Deck Poem Generator: https://bsky.app/profile/archidekt.com/post/3llai4okbic2w   The Finisher Archidekt has removed their poem generating A.I., for A.I. reasons not for poetry reasons. So now that there’s a job opening for a poet laureate at Archidekt, give me your best MTG prize poem.

27 Mar 35min

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_08V)   First Pick Tarkir: Dragonstorm Roundup Maro’s Teaser: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/777738754267955200/maros-tarkir-dragonstorm-teaser?source=share Story Quick-Start Guide: https://bsky.app/profile/mtglore.com/post/3lk6q2ab3fc2w https://mtglore.com/the-tarkir-dragonstorm-story-quick-start-guide/ Pre-Prerelease: https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3lkeptc7tys22 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJz7ccIlppE Collecting: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-tarkir-dragonstorm Red Mana Dorks: https://bsky.app/profile/bsweitz123.bsky.social/post/3lkp2hky75224 TDM Cards Evan Strategic Betrayal Qarsi Revenant PowrDragn Magmatic Hellkite Surrak, Elusive Hunter Reuben Craterhoof Behemoth Voice of Victory Gather the Townsfolk Cats vs. Dogs Secret Lairs: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/1151169/cats-are-better-than-dogs-foil-edition https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/1151171/dogs-are-better-than-cats-foil-edition https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1351221265381457950/Screenshot_2025-03-17_at_15.50.17.png?ex=67db909e&is=67da3f1e&hm=1724b3727f0d3b99c64c6511af74cebbd15aa380f8b13783aef33c127136960e& https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1351221265670869113/Screenshot_2025-03-17_at_15.50.32.png?ex=67db909e&is=67da3f1e&hm=77207a0a96524c0bb99dd23039cc0e6b3aaafd40bb610f130348bbab5340f411& Cats Win: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1351297460089262110/lAV8kTeGsl2025_chaosvault_top_banner_wtext_1920x500_v02_1920_500.jpg?ex=67dbd794&is=67da8614&hm=31d538795f4a2c790b46150bf2a11a2a6cab824113e29df83d79a9be76c8e49f& MTG Worlds in Bellevue: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3lk2afzujr22m Secret Lair SpongeBob: https://collider.com/spongebob-magic-the-gathering-special-secret-lair-images/ https://bsky.app/profile/tylerwalpole.bsky.social/post/3lk4gmydns22m Marvel Secret Lair Coming to WPN Stores: https://magicuntapped.com/index.php/news/confirmed-marvel-secret-lair-coming-to-wpn-stores-will-contain-mechanically-unique-cards   Splash Damage Shadowverse’s $676k for First Place: https://twitter.com/fireshoes/status/1900152181937905859 The Finisher Tarkir Dragonstorm previews are here, descending upon the countryside and burninating the peasants and all that. So as we continue to behold all the sweet new stuff, what draconic goodies are you hoping come out next?

20 Mar 56min

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_08V)   First Pick   MagicCon Chicago Wrap-Up   Gather the Townsfolk   Spider-Man Roundup First Day of Toy Fair: https://bsky.app/profile/kesswylie.bsky.social/post/3ljefhicesk2y Retiring the UB Frame: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1j1b6pl/retiring_the_universes_beyond_frame/ Collecting Spider-Man: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-marvels-spider-man   Maro Affirms Diversity Efforts: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-the-gathering/529744/mtg-mark-rosewater-dei-statement-magiccon-2025   Battle of Wits at China RC: https://bsky.app/profile/frankkarsten.bsky.social/post/3ljgedysqtc2g As we move on to Desperate Ravings.   Desperate Ravings   Arena Direct Boxes and Tax Season: https://x.com/DJeffMTG/status/1895739392955965794   PleasantKenobi on FF Collector Box Prices: https://bsky.app/profile/pleasantkenobi.bsky.social/post/3ljgbvoc7y22m Splash Damage   Monopoly Movie: https://deadline.com/2025/03/monopoly-movie-lionsgate-luckychap-john-francis-daley-jonathan-goldstein-1236311872/   The Finisher   Potato Head Beholder: https://www.allspark.com/home/threads/d-d-icons-of-the-realms-potato-head-beholder-revealed.3343/ We have a surprising reveal from the GAMA Expo: WizKids is adding a Potato Head Beholder to their D&D Icons of the Realms miniature collection. Scaled to fit a D&D size, the set comes with eye stalks, rays, a big ol’ central eyeball, and then all the other Potato Head fixin’s. So tell me: what other toy icons are you hoping to see in your next D&D game?

6 Mar 40min

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_08V)   First Pick   Final Fantasy: https://www.ign.com/articles/magic-the-gathering-final-fantasy-commander-deck-reveal-spoilers https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3lifb46fass2l https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3life27okic24 https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-final-fantasy   Gather the Townsfolk   TCC’s Fundraiser for Trans Lifeline $540K total! https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3lhzlyi3goc2s https://bsky.app/profile/germangaryoak.bsky.social/post/3li6kva5gzc2h https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3li6lui2tz22v https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3liagcgeyjs2y    Rachel Weeks Reworks Commander Brackets: https://bsky.app/profile/rachelweeks.bsky.social/post/3liaihvemes2m   Kai Budde Not Attending PT Chicago: https://bsky.app/profile/kaimbudde.bsky.social/post/3lihrz7lmvc26   Desperate Ravings   Gamestop Hosting FNM: https://www.gamestop.com/fridayNightMagic.html The Finisher   Final Fantasy is finally reality, and so is a universe beyond our own coming to Standard legality. So tell me: what U.B. I.P. are you rooting for to come to Type 2 next?

20 Feb 50min