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The Goblin Trashmasters

The Trashmasters

The Goblin Trashmasters is a weekly podcast focused on the experience of competitive Magic players. Development takes the spotlight, but there’s always time to have a bit of fun.

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All Episodes

01:02:54

314 - Jeffrey Epstein Would Never: Pis Aller and...

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/11/18

The one where the Trashmasters talk about the concept of Pis Aller, share personal anecdotes related to challenging Magic situations, and delve into the daily struggles of dealing with medication shortages and bureaucratic hurdles in healthcare.

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01:23:06

313 - Return of the Kyle: A Standard Sunrise Spectacle!

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/11/11

The one where the Trashmasters discuss the upcoming Standard season, including mechanics and interactions, specific card choices and strategies, and various deck archetypes. They bring back host emeritus, Kyle, to talk about various midrange decks, including Overlords and Golgari Ramp, and talk in depth about analyzing some of the crazier individual card interactions that can make or break your season.

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00:45:18

312 - Modern Sunset: Dog Wipes and Season's End...

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2024/11/04

The one where the Trashmasters reflect on the end of the Modern season, sharing their thoughts on notable events like the WNBA coaching layoffs, Tina Turner musicals, and cringe-worthy tournament mishaps. They dive into meta discussions, expressing their frustrations with card bans and Modern Horizons reprints. The episode wraps up with nostalgia and a look ahead to the upcoming Standard season, filled with predictions and expectations.

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01:00:02

311 - Frenzies, Feet, and the Saga of Standards...

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2024/10/28

The one where the Trashmasters dive into the impacts of recent changes in competitive formats, the wild scenes of NYC celebrations during the WNBA finals, and the emotional ride of New York Liberty fans. They discuss the potential future of Standard and Modern, the discontinuation of Pioneer, and the persistent dominance of Standard. There's a humorous debate on the value and future of notable cards like Lightning Bolt and Shieldred, reflections on player burnout, affordability of decks, and funny

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00:54:50

310 - Ratchet Bitches, C***in, Amalia, Aquafina:...

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2024/10/22

The one where the Trashmasters discuss the importance of maintaining mental health and balancing competitive play during RCQs, and emphasize taking breaks to avoid burnout. They also cover niche internet personas, the costs of multiple RCQs, frustrations of game day incidents, and the significance of emotional and technical gameplay assessment.

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00:51:33

309 - Modern Boros Energy (We are Amped [Raptor] as...

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/10/15

The one where the Trashmasters delve into energy mechanics, strategic deck choices, and evolving gameplay strategies. They discuss Anthony's accurate predictions and travels for the WNBA playoffs, the adaptation of Energy decks, and key interactions within challenging matchups. Alongside personal anecdotes, they explore effective removal, timing nuances, and the impact of format shifts.

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01:06:30

308 - Kyle Talks Duskmourn's Art Direction and Design

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2024/10/07

The one where the Trashmasters explore the design of the new Duskmourn set, celebrating its thematic coherence and homage to horror themes. The podcast takes a spooky twist as Kyle returns from the narrative grave, adding his take to the genre-rich set discussion and making predictions on the ongoing New York vs. Vegas WNBA playoff series. The team also fondly discusses how horror tropes are flawlessly tied into the gameplay mechanics and why that's a key element to the captivating design of

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00:51:09

307 - Correctly Being Right (Or Rightly Being Correct?)

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2024/09/30

The one where the Trashmasters discuss the concept of the 'right' play versus the 'correct' play in games, highlighting how knowing outcomes can differentiate the two. Sophie and Anthony talk about RCQ updates and shoutouts, the Indiana Fever’s playoff heartbreak, and the latest in their personal RCQ journey. They dive into play imperatives, the potential banned status of 'The One Ring', and the semantics around decision making.

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01:20:17

306 - Straight Lines and Crooked Metaphors:...

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2024/09/23

The one where the Trashmasters delve into linear play patterns, reminisce about RCQ experiences, discuss jargon intricacies, critique popular deck strategies, lament mill deck encounters, and plan a Kung Pao movie night.https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/linear-strategies-2014-12-29 https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/

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01:12:48

305 - Being a Good Opponent (But Not to Shannon Sharpe)

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2024/09/16

The one where the Trashmasters emphasize being a good opponent, focusing on communication, respect, and politeness. Sophie and Anthony share anecdotes, including experiences with considerate players, frustrations and delightful surprises in tournaments, and reflecting on memorable game experiences, such as a notable match against a Kess, Dissident Mage and an amusing encounter with a 'round one burn guy.'

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01:23:58

304 - Don't Be a Creature with Menace While Ingesting...

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2024/09/09

The one where the Trashmasters emphasize good etiquette and community support at your local game store (LGS). They discuss respecting LGS employees, maintaining hygiene, participating in events, proper transaction practices, and the importance of adhering to rules, particularly in avoiding tournament fraud and understanding the severity of IPG penalties.

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00:56:32

303 - Bans

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/09/02

The one where the Trashmasters discuss the return of a host, Andy, and dive into recent bans and format changes in Magic: The Gathering. They cover the bans impacting Pioneer and Modern, with key cards like Amalia, Sorin, Nadu, and Grief getting the axe. They analyze the consequences for decks, the biggest winners and losers, and the potential need for more bans. The hosts also talk about their favorite cards and how to discuss bans constructively.

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01:05:12

302 - The Strike Rat's Divorce Manual: Calling It...

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/08/26

The one where the Trashmasters discuss the nuanced topic of 'divorcing' your local game store, including the valid and invalid reasons for doing so, and how to address issues with your LGS.

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00:56:32

301 - Going Goblin Mode

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2024/08/19

The one where the Trashmasters dive into the topic of Modern Burn, recounting humorous personal anecdotes and unfortunate mishaps. They discuss the deck's history, evolution, and challenges it faces in the current meta, highlighting key cards like Goblin Guide, Monastery Swiftspear, and Lightning Bolt. Sophie, an avid Burn player, shares her fondness for niche cards such as Shard Volley, while Anthony provides his perspective on the deck's viability. They also touch on alternative

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00:15:48

247 - The "Good Season" - Season 2 Finale

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/08/05

The one where the Trashmasters do a send up of the Good Place. Sophie awakens in the "Good Season" with the memories of the last few weeks of her previous season lost. Andy, the mastermind of the Good Season, takes Sophie through some of the most memorable moments of the past season on The Goblin Trashmasters. Sentient Database, Anthony, pops in (in the most horribly literal interpretations of that phrase) to help out and playback these memory clips.Thanks for sticking with us through

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00:50:28

246 - Hot Bird Summer: A Modern Sunrise Episode

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/07/29

The one where the Trashmasters talk about the upcoming Modern RCQ season, focusing on the current dominance of the Nadu deck and its anticipated ban. They discuss potential alternatives and strategies, like Gorio's Vengeance, and share personal goals for improving their gameplay. The team humorously explores their excitement for post-Nadu Modern, highlighting their favorite cards and future aspirations.

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01:26:40

245 - Pioneer Sunset: From Kumano to Kiora, One Last...

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/07/22

The one where the Trashmasters reflect on the Pioneer format as they bid farewell to it, discussing meta changes like the rise of Amalia and the decline of Phoenix. They tackle the RCQ season's challenges, including local store issues and player experiences while sharing insights on deck choices for the upcoming RC. The team celebrates a community member's milestone, invites others to share achievements, and offers coaching in exchange for Uncrustables. The episode is filled with humorous

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00:54:05

244 - Permutation Pandemonium: Shuffling, Science,...

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/07/15

The one where the Trashmasters delve into the topic of shuffling and randomization in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the inefficacy and potential cheating involved in pile shuffling, the human struggle with understanding randomness, and the issues with digital shufflers like Spotify and Arena. They emphasize the importance of proper shuffling techniques and habits, particularly in tournament settings, and the consequences of biased shuffling.

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01:13:38

243 - TCGPlayer: The Trashfire We Love to Hate

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2024/07/08

The one where the Trashmasters talk about their grievances with TCG Player, the challenges with its shipping and grading guidelines, and the frustrations of ordering cards through it. The episode includes personal anecdotes and nightmare stories involving TCG Player, highlighting inconsistencies and detailing alternative sources for buying and selling Magic cards.

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01:05:10

242 - Sleep Deprivation and Uncrustables: The Magic...

The Goblin Trashmasters ·

2024/07/01

The one where the Trashmasters focus on the importance of taking care of oneself at large Magic events, discussing best practices for physical and mental maintenance. They delve into personal routines to optimize performance, such as staying hydrated, eating properly, getting enough sleep, and wearing comfortable clothing. They also emphasize the importance of mental breaks and having a support system. The episode further includes their fantasy draft for Pro Tour Amsterdam and a card guessing game

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