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Welcome to Turn One Thoughtseize, a podcast exclusively about the Modern format of Magic: The Gathering. We are now on iTunes in the Podcast section of the iTunes Store. If you have any feedback please let us know, via facebook, twitter, and our email with the icons above. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy the show please consider supporting us by donating through PayPal:

 

Dec 19, 2017

Biiiiig Mana is all over the dern place. We talk about what to expect at your next shootout at the T-R-O-N Ranch and how to beat the tar out of 'em.

By request we got deck lists a' plenty and we managed to settle on a great Spice Rack card!

 

NEW INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin' Grammar Club remixed by me!

Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!

Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!

- Ahren & Zach

Dec 4, 2017

This episode we are talking tournament prep and metagame categories, decks we are working on, being nice and we spout off about a sick Spice Rack card!

NEW INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin' Grammar Club remixed by me!

Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!

Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!

- Ahren & Zach

Nov 15, 2017

This episode we are covering sideboard tech for SCG Baltimore, Zach talks about sequencing your plays and a sweeeeet Spice Rack card!

NEW INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin' Grammar Club remixed by me!

Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!

Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!

- Ahren & Zach

* Quick note: We reference a "Call a Judge" segment but it was a casualty of a cat induced data loss. We'll add it to the next episode.

Oct 30, 2017

In this episode, "Mr. Ninth Place" and I talk about Tribal decks! 5c Humans and UG Merfolk had great showings at the last SCG event so I brewed up Tribal Warriors with a bunch of new tools and cover some of the other "almost there" tribes.

There were some rumblings of unbannings with the last announcement and we speculate about what that could mean for the future of our beloved format!

There's Gitrog Monster Loam Pox, a sweet playmat giveaway and a NEW INTRO SONG FEATURING Shael Riley, Beefy, Ty Guenly and Tanner of The freakin' Grammar Club remixed by me!

Get at us on Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and good ol' email!

Thanks for listening and make sure to tell a friend!

- Ahren & Zach

Oct 11, 2017

This week is a listener inspired topic: getting into Modern from Standard! In addition, we answer listener questions, talk about Ixalan's Pirates and interview Caleb Durward about Bant Spirits, streaming and Indian food.

See Caleb on Twitch, follow on Twitter and see his work at Channel Fireball!

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach 

Sep 20, 2017

By popular demand (aka Twitter poll) we bring you our potentially playable Ixalan cards, metagame breakdown and some sagely advice from Zach about perseverance.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach 

Sep 5, 2017

 

This week is the return of the popular "Live Brew" episode format where we pick a card and make a deck around it. Our choice this time: Cryptic Serpent! What's better than a 6/5 for 7? A 6/5 for 2!

I also tested this deck on Twitch for the Saturday Morning Breakfast Stream. You can watch the replay HERE.

Stay tuned after the regular show for our interview with Ari Lax where we delve into Death's Shadow: past, present and future!

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach 

Aug 21, 2017

Storm is on the rise and cheap fatties are stomping their way through the format!

We cover the up to date Tier 1 and discuss strategies for interacting (or not interacting if you prefer) so you can crush your next event.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach 

Aug 12, 2017

Noted streamer, SCG Leaderboard Leader and gentleman about town Todd Stevens joins us to discuss TWO very important decks: Eldrazi Tron and GW Value Town!

 

Follow Todd on Twitter and Twitch

 

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening! -Ahren + Zach

 

 

 

Aug 1, 2017

Welcome to the first in our Modern Focus series where we interview prominent pilots about their signature decks. 

This week talk to Caleb Scherer, a name synonymous with the Storm mechanic about well, Storm!

 

Follow Caleb on Twitter and on Twitch

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach

Jul 18, 2017

Eldrazi are everywhere. New cards are all over the place. You asked for it, you got it:

 

- ACTUAL best Hour of Devastation cards for Modern

- What deck you should play

- Tournament report

- Spice Rack

- Other stuff

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach

Jul 3, 2017

I'm finally back from Vegas and the work trip that followed 3 days after >.<

 

We discuss the results, the meta, customizing your Magic experience and more!

 

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach

 

Jun 10, 2017

It's GP Vegas Prep Week here on Turn One Thoughtseize!

We cover deck choices, rules for making changes, testing methods, what I will probably bring to the event and more!

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on Twitch on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Zach

 

Jun 3, 2017

 

Zach Allen joins me as the new permanent co-host of Turn One Thoughtseize!

In this episode: tournament reports, our Officially Unofficial Modern Ban Watchlist and decks we are playing & working on.

We'd love for you to join us!

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening!

-Ahren + Zach

 

 

May 11, 2017

This is the second of 2 combo episodes that contain 2 potential co-hosts!

In this ep, I am first joined by Jen a.k.a. Mrs. Mulligan, noted streamer and Merfolkist and then TJ a.k.a. Red Baron MTG on Twitch and commentator for Geek Fortress.

We would love to hear any constructive feedback or thoughts that may help decide who will be the next Turn One Thoughtseize co-host.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening!

-Ahren + Chris

 

May 11, 2017

This is the first of 2 combo episodes that contain 2 potential co-hosts!

In this ep, I am first joined by Kriz, formerly of The Girlfriend Bracket, and Zach Allen, a die hard Modern grinder.

We would love to hear any constructive feedback or thoughts that may help decide who will be the next Turn One Thoughtseize co-host.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening,

-Ahren + Chris

Apr 22, 2017

We have a -1/-1 co-host counter after this episode so the instructions for auditioning are contained within, along with our Amonkhet Modern set review and some brews.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email as always thanks for listening, -Ahren + Chris

Mar 24, 2017

You asked for it, so you're gonna get it. We break down how best to attack the current metagame, which decks are surfacing and what we are currently playing.

Thanks to Modern Masters 2017 it is much easier to get into Modern right now and we break down the types of things you might see more of as a result.

on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email

 as always thanks for listening,
 

-Ahren + Chris

 

Mar 5, 2017

 

Man have you seen Modern Masters 2017? The set is nuts and we help break down what it means for the format. 

We also go over what a "Fair" deck really is to different people and are certain decks, Death's Shadow "Fair".

on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email

 as always thanks for listening,
 

-Ahren + Chris

Feb 10, 2017

 

With a whole mess of data to pick through thanks to the SCG Regionals, we get to break down what to look out for, what's good again, and some sweet lists that you can have fun with.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so

on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email

 as always thanks for listening,
 

-Ahren + Chris

Jan 27, 2017

 

How will you react to the new Modern landscape? Hopefully we can help, in this episode we go over some recent tournament results and go over how best to approach a new and unknown metagame. We also dissect our own strategies and deck transformations going forward.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email

 as always thanks for listening,
 

-Ahren + Chris

Jan 13, 2017

 

With a very shaking B&R update and the release of Aether Revolt around the corner, we have a lot to talk about in this episode:

Which cards to we think will affect modern the most?

What are our favorite AER cards to brew with?

How will the new modern landscape look with the new changes?

If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so

on Twitter on Facebook on YouTube or Email

 as always thanks for listening,
 

-Ahren + Chris

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