Introducing the Edge. Two scoundrels look for a cat. Written by Seth Dickinson Narrated by Jesse Inocalla Read the Story: Episode 1 Preorder Now: Edge of EternitiesBy Wizards of the Coast

Incoming transmission from The Magic Story Podcast! Harless and Natalie introduce you to the Edge: Magic's far-out, science-fantasy setting. Here, you'll meet ages-old faiths, do battle with cosmic entities, and search for a long-lost cat. To make sure we don't get lost in our journey through the Weft, Worldbuilding Game Designer Laurel Pratt will …

How does a promo card get made? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how our first Pride promo card came to be. Magic Presents: Pride is back! The fan-favorite Commander event is coming to your local game store from June 27–29. This time, you can earn a Chromatic Lantern promo card featuring artwork of Niko Aris. Celebrate Pride with Magic: Dail…

Joe and George recap the drama at ACO and the boys have a chat about holding ourselves and the community to a higher standard. Joe also recaps a bit of his 5-0 run at the ACO team tournament. Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Support us on PatreonBy Mark Meyer, George Pratt, Joe Gallo

The impossibly large Cosmos Serpent is closing in, fast. Can Niko convince the Valkyries to act before it is too late? This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article linked in the description. Thanks for …

Reclusive astronomancer Vadrik and famed slayer Rem must stop an ancient horror ravaging a village in Kessig. But can they tolerate each other long enough to survive? This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out th…

After finding themself on Kaldheim, Niko Aris has a cordial discussion about storytelling. Violence ensues. This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article linked in the description. Thanks for joining us,…

This week we've got Sam Ply back on the show to talk about team tournaments. Sam is preparing to run ATC in Chattanooga on July 12-13, and Joe and George are preparing for ACO this weekend. How does one get ready for a team based KT event? We also try to speculate about the Typhon Teams based on their 40k data cards - how close did we come now that…

A spark ignites (and not that of a planeswalker) when Huatli responds to an unassuming request for a trade posted to the noticeboard of an inn on Ravnica. This is part of a special series of Pride-themed audiobooks, highlighting the vibrant Multiverse of Magic. For more information on how you can celebrate Pride with Magic, check out the article li…

Dylan Gill, The #1 ranked player in the US, joins us this week to talk about Alpha Strikes and why it's his preferred playstyle. We chat about Hearthkyn, Pathfinders, Nemesis Claw, and even the rare Exaction Squad Alpha Strike. There's plenty of good vibes and meta mischief to be had here! Keep an eye out for Kill Team at the Gateway Open in St Lou…

George, Joe, and Mark try to sort out the meta with their newest tier list. Check out our Patreon for a FREE video version of this episode! Also be sure to check us out on Discord and Instagram Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Support us on PatreonBy Mark Meyer, George Pratt, Joe Gallo

Chuck, Tyler, and Connor from the Vox Cascadia Podcast join Mark and George as we grade the current edition of Kill Team. We have cover a ton of ground from tac ops to new teams and everything in-between. We also talk a little bit about 40k novels and which ones Mark should be reading. Check out the CRITCON site tor updates and tickets Join our Dis…

The Vox Scream team brings on Samuel Ply, The TO Guy, plus JP Wehner from Victory Gamers to help recap the Richmond Open! JP took 1st place and won the Golden Ticket with his Phobos Strike Team; He walks us through some of his games at the tournament as well as his own meta musings. Sam tells us about his path to running the Richmond Open, and how …

The Magic Story Podcast is headed to MagicCon: Las Vegas! Join Harless and Natalie for "The Tale of Tarkir: Dragonstorm," an epic Sealed event featuring Tarkir: Dragonstorm Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, and cards from the original Khans of Tarkir block. Badges for MagicCon: Las Vegas are available now, so don't delay! Get Your Badge: MagicCon …

Your favorite yappers are back in action talking about the the newest balance dataslate. From Aquilons to Sanctifiers, Chaos Cults to Pathfinders, we've got it all. We were tired after a long weekend of Kill Team and travel, so we get a little loopy towards the end. Thanks for being patient with us and thank you for coming to learn along with us! H…

Today the boys talk about their prep for the upcoming Richmond Open. We're hoping to gain some insight given the unusual circumstances surrounding the tournament, mainly the upcoming dataslate and the high volume of players for a 4 round tournament. Assuming the dataslate comes out the day this podcast airs, expect our analysis of the rules changes…

Today the boys take to musing on tournament bans of overpowered teams and the impact groupthink may have on game balance. We recorded late at night this time around, so enjoy our delusional ramblings! Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Support us on PatreonBy Mark Meyer, George Pratt, Joe Gallo

This episode is coming to you largely unedited. It was my bday yesterday as I write this description and I appreciate your understanding as I take a lazy day. - Mark This week we chat about a few teams we'd like to see nerfs and buffs for, including Fellgor, Death Korp, and Aquilons (among others). Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Support us…

Mark French is back to go over some of the stats from our most recent Kill Team league! Lots to learn from this data, such as what tac op archetype is the worst, what teams over and underperformed, and what is the sweatiest map. We love our stat shows and always look forward to sharing them with you <3 Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Suppor…

You know what time it is? Time for some wild, baseless guesses about what the Raveners and Kill Team: Typhon will be like! What sort of rules could make the first ever 5 model kill team balanced for competitive play? Will the Battle Clade be able to keep up? But before that, we chat about the results from the 2-day Triad Quarterly tournament. How d…

Shane from Command Point joins us to talk about the meta leading up to Adepticon this weekend. We dig into Fellgor and their tough match-ups, as well as the teams he considered before deciding to take goats to the tournament. We sandwich all of this between a discussion about the new teams coming in Blood and Zeal and chat about dice and how nice (…

Join Natalie and Harless as they recap the entirety of Tarkir: Dragonstorm's story—and discuss where we might be headed next—alongside Magic Story Lead Roy Graham. And there's more than just story reveals here; The Magic Story Podcast is also previewing a legendary creature and a dragon from this new set! The Magic Story Podcast is coming to MagicC…

Brackets are fun, so it's time for a little Miniature Madness! We're on the hunt for the worst operative in Kill Team, and this week we take 28 candidates and match them up for a chance at the top (or... maybe the bottom?) spot on the list. Be sure to check out our Discord or our Instagram to see the blank and completed bracket! Join our Discord Fo…

The Meditation Realm is shattered. The dragonstorms rage. And Sarkhan comes to finish his foes, on wings of vengeance. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 7: Return" Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDMBy Wizards of the Coast

Odd company in the Meditation Realm. Narset solves a problem and discovers a new one. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Episode 6: How Wretched Love" Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDMBy Wizards of the Coast

Narset and Elspeth venture into the dragonstorms and find a new mystery within them. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 5: Recursion" Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDMBy Wizards of the Coast

Landon from Florida United Kill Team joins us to talk about the outcome of the Cherokee Open. We cover the narrative tournament, a little bit about everyone's runs, and get weeded on plenty of meta musings. We all had a blast and can't wait to share it with you! Check out the new map pack from Florida United Kill Team. The link is for TTS/Steam Wor…

Sarkhan and Taigam's scheming comes to a dark fruition. Elspeth and Narset experience hospitality, against their wishes. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Episode 4: Heart of Fire" Preorder Tarkir: Dragonstorm: mtg.social/MagicStoryTDMBy Wizards of the Coast

Take flight with The Magic Story Podcast and explore the dragon-filled, temporally tempestuous, and all-around amazing plane of Tarkir. We're breaking down the five clans of Tarkir: Dragonstorm with Senior Narrative Game Designer Lauren Bond and Senior Art Director Forrest Schehl, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at this truly epic set. The Magi…

A familiar figure stalks the plains of Tarkir. Meanwhile, Elspeth and Narset visit the Crucible of the Spirit Dragon, looking for answers. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 3: What the Past Devours"By Wizards of the Coast

Dakotah from Squad Games joins us to talk about how to run tournaments. What is his #1 goal when running an event? What did he learn along his journey to running the largest Kill Team tournament in the world? What's the best choice for first tiebreaker? We dig into all that and more, plus many meta musings and a healthy chat about the classified/de…

Elspeth arrives at Storm Crane, the Jeskai's flying monastery, to ask for Narset's help—only to discover that matters are worse than she thought on Tarkir. Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Episode 2: Omens"By Wizards of the Coast

At a quiet tavern on the edge of the Salt Road, a traveling performance troupe tells a story about Tarkir's recent history. The details, however, are up for debate ... Written by Cassandra Khaw Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Episode 1: Stories and Their Bones"By Wizards of the Coast

As Dr. Ian Malcom once said, "Life finds a way". This week life found a way to derail our plans for the Cherokee Open recap episode we had planned. TLDR that episode will be coming next week. Looking forward to chatting with y'all then! Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Support us on PatreonBy Mark Meyer, George Pratt, Joe Gallo

Today we dig into how to make a gameplan. What's at the core, and what things like tac op and kill op are secondary to your main game plan? We also take a light look at what's to come at the Cherokee Open. Check out George's interview on Squad Games! Join our Discord Follow us on Instagram Support us on Patreon…

Jason from Just Another Kill Team Podcast joins us to talk about Angels of Death. He and George both took this team to great heights at LVO & the team's stock is on the rise. We compare and contrast their playstyles and try to get at the core of what makes this team great. We take a few twists and turns along the way, talking about Chaos Space Mari…

The wait is over! The first big dataslate of the new edition is out and the shake up is here! We check in on where the meta menaces end up after their changes - Will Legionary and Warpcoven remain at the top? We also recap some of the changes to our favorite teams on the bottom. Fans of Vespids, Scouts, and Gellerpox will enjoy the discussion. Chec…

Ready, set, recap! Magic is hitting the gas and speeding into an epic story of multiversal proportions. Join Harless and Natalie as they retell the story of Aetherdrift with their guide, Story Lead Roy Graham. We're also previewing two brand-new cards from Aetherdrift that are sure to get you fired up. Aetherdrift releases February 14, 2025, and is…

Here are some links to the models we talk about. This week we talk about painting and hobbying with our friend Dae Bigach. We go over lots from brush sizes and basing to freehand and drybrushing. How does Joe approach a new painting project? What does Mark enjoy the most about painting? Is it ok to lick your brushes? Tune in to find out! If you hav…

George recaps his 6-3 run with Angels of Death at the Las Vegas Open. Which of the 9 games he play was the standout? We also chat about the community dataslate and what sort of Vegas shenanigans our friends got into. Finally, we talk through Joe's thought process as he tries to pick a team to grind out leading up to the Cherokee Open. Thanks for li…

Join us in conversation with Yannick Jacob as he we explore his practice as an existential coach, his journey through the business of coaching and his experience of being the Animas podcast host since 2021! Yannick leaves the podcast in this episode and we use the opportunity to celebrate the work he has done for it. About Yannick Jacob Yannick Jac…

A showdown at the finish line, a sprint for victory, a fiery attack on the city—it's the end of the Ghirapur Grand Prix, and everyone's going full throttle. Written by K. Arsenault Rivera Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "The Bloodless Revolution" Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT…

Sita and Winter race through Ghirapur, only to be stopped short of the finish line. Meanwhile, in a remote desert oasis, the sun sets on Chandra and company. Written by K. Arsenault Rivera Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "First Over the Line" Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT…

Muragandan locals rudely interrupt the Grand Prix. With Loot in danger, Chandra must decide what's more important: winning the race, or helping out the little guy? Written by K. Arsenault Rivera Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Little-Guy Shortcuts" Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFT…

The racers face sandstorms and foul play in the deserts of Amonkhet while dark forces gather on Avishkar, awaiting their return. Written by K. Arsenault Rivera Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "Go!" Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFTBy Wizards of the Coast

The Las Vegas Open is this weekend and George is heading out to compete in the world's largest Kill Team event! We do a deep dive on the team he's planning to play, plus we chat about the kinds of macro preparations he's making. We follow up with some meta musings, particularly around tac-ops, then talk about the upcoming Q1 league at Atomic Empire…

Start your engines—the race begins. Elsewhere, Sita's father gets an unexpected visitor. Written by K. Arsenault Rivera Narrated by Harless Snyder Read the Story: "Pit Stop" Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFTBy Wizards of the Coast

On the eve of the Ghirapur Grand Prix, the racers approach the starting line. Written by K. Arsenault Rivera Narrated by Natalie Kreider Read the Story: "The Dashing and the Desperate" Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFTBy Wizards of the Coast

Start your engines and prepare for the race of a lifetime in Aetherdrift. Natalie and Harless sit down with Worldbuilding Game Designer Miguel Lopez and talk about the ten racing teams of this high-octane story. Preorder Aetherdrift: mtg.social/MagicStoryDFTBy Wizards of the Coast

Mark French joins us to talk about the recently concluded Q4 league at Atomic Empire. Being the first league of the new edition, we're all very interested in the stats and what it all means. How good are elites really? Who is better, Legionary or Warp Coven? How bad are Blades of Khaine? Pics from the Zamboni ride The Art The Artist Join our Discor…