Best Peter Plank Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 758: Non-Roving Rovers 31:03

21h ago31:03

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 758: Non-Roving Rovers By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 26, 2025. Some of our favorite robots are rovers currently roving around the surface of the Moon & Mars. But there’s some pretty tricky terrain out there and engineers are scheming up clever ways to explore other worlds inspired by life that crawls, slith…

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Blue-Black Reanimator: It Survived… Now What? | Episode 98 29:26

4d ago29:26

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The In Response crew breaks down the return of Blue-Black Reanimator in Legacy following recent bannings. Troll of Khazad-dûm is gone, but the archetype is back—and possibly stronger than before. In this episode, we cover: The new streamlined build (Entomb, Reanimate, Atraxa, Aon) Why 19 lands and 2 Undercity Sewers matter Comparing Reanimator to B…

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Ep. 757: CubeSats 33:13

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 757: CubeSats By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 19, 2025. Computers are getting smaller, faster and more capable, which has enabled an entirely mew class of satellites: CubeSats. A mission small enough that you can hold it in your hands, and yet powerful enough to even travel to other planets and send messages …

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Ep. 756: SphereX 28:21

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 756: SphereX By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 12, 2025. NASA’s newly launched SphereX mission is up & operational and has completed its initial checkout and “first light”. Everything looks good! And now it’s starting its science operations. And that’s good enough for Pamela! And THAT means we can talk about it…

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Misplays, Meta Myths & the Truth About Online Legacy | Episode 97 39:08

19d ago39:08

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This week on In Response – A Legacy Podcast, the crew dives into: Daniel's spicy Grixis Tempo tournament run Philipp’s switch from Oops to Stockpile Stiflenought Peter’s Depths misplay vs Emrakul (ouch!) And the biggest discussion: Can we really trust MTGO meta data? We discuss how online data gets skewed by combo grinders, why challenges aren’t th…

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Ep. 755: Intermediate Mass Black Holes 31:55

23d ago31:55

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 755: Intermediate Mass Black Holes By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 5, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. There are stellar-mass and supermassive black holes. But very little evidence of anything in between. Where are all the intermediate-mass black holes that should be the building blocks of …

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Ep. 754: K2-18b 32:51

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 754: K2-18b By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 28, 2025. You’ve heard the news! Astronomers are reporting the discovery of biosignatures at K2-18b. Is this proof of life or should we all be more skeptical? It's in the news and people are claiming aliens... but is it aliens? Let's see what the data actually says.…

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BUG Beanstalk Returns: Legacy’s Best Value Engine | Episode 96 36:52

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In this episode of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, hosts Philipp, Daniel, and Peter go deep into the rise of BUG Beanstalk, the midrange-control deck making waves in the post-ban Legacy format. They dissect card choices, mana base issues, and synergies—especially how new additions like Rakshasa’s Bargain are redefining value in blue-based decks. 💥 …

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Ep. 753: Why is the Moon's South Pole So Interesting? 35:33

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 753: Why is the Moon's South Pole So Interesting? By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 21, 2025. I’m sure you’ve heard that all eyes are on the Moon’s southern pole. This is where various NASA and Chinese missions are targeting. What makes this region so special and what are the special challenges that explorers w…

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Ep. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next? 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next? By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 16, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay There is an ongoing debate on where NASA should go next with humans: to the Moon or Mars. (Or maybe an asteroid or one of Mars’ moons). We are on the verge of sending humans back …

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Post-Ban Legacy Shake-Up! Stock Up, Blue-Black Tempo & Control Comeback | Episode 95 42:26

2M ago42:26

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In this post-ban episode of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter take a deep dive into the seismic shifts in the Legacy metagame. With the bans of Troll of Khazad-dûm and Microspore reshaping the format, the hosts examine which decks took a hit and which are surging in their absence. From Blue-Black Tempo and Control’s resurge…

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Ep. 751: Vacuum Energy 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 751: Vacuum Energy By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Apr 7, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Even empty space isn’t empty. It’s filled with the quantum fluctuations of spacetime itself. Which can be measured with famous experiments like the Casimir Effect. There is a surprising amount of energy i…

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Stocking Up on Wins: OmniTell, ELM Qualifiers & Meta Talk | Episode 94 32:59

2M ago32:59

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In Episode 94 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Daniel and Peter recount their experience at the recent European Legacy Masters (ELM) Qualifier in Vienna, where Nicholas Holtmann secured his third ELM qualifier victory with Jeskai Wizards Control. The hosts dive deep into the current Legacy metagame, with a special spotlight on OmniTell + Stock Up…

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Ep. 750: Supernova Early Warning System 26:34

2M ago26:34

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 750: Supernova Early Warning System By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Mar 31, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay When enormous stars detonate as supernovae they release a burst of neutrinos that can be the first sign of a coming explosion. Now, astronomers have built a network to watch for that flas…

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Ep. 749: Dark Energy Changing Over Time 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 749: Dark Energy Changing Over Time By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Mar 24, 2025. The Hubble Tension is a vexing problem, with astronomers measuring the expansion of the Universe at different points in its history and getting different results. Errors have mostly been ruled out, which leaves the potential for new…

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Legacy Shake-Up? Pre-Banning Discussion & Blue-Black Reanimator’s Future | Episode 93 46:02

2M ago46:02

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Bannings are coming, and Legacy players are speculating—what’s on the chopping block? In this episode, Daniel and Philipp dive into the potential bans, focusing on Blue-Black Reanimator’s impact on the format. Should Entomb, Reanimate, or Troll of Khazad-dûm get the axe? What does Wizards’ recent approach tell us about their next move? We break it …

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Ep. 748: Fast Radio Bursts 28:06

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 748: Fast Radio Bursts By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Mar 17, 2025. For the briefest of moments, some dead stars can flash brighter than their entire galaxy (in Radio light) and then live to do it again and again. It’s time for an update on fast radio bursts, a phenomenon we’ve only known about for a few decades…

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Ep. 747: Rogue Planets 29:06

3M ago29:06

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Streamed live on Mar 10, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Most planets orbit stars. That’s the rule, right? Well, maybe not. In fact the vast majority of planets could be floating freely through the Milky Way. Today we’re gonna talk about rogue planets. Sometimes planets just go rogue. Let's learn about planets living free from st…

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Legacy’s Hottest Decks Right Now - 4 Seasons Breakdown | Episode 92 50:44

3M ago50:44

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This week, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive deep into the Four Seasons Legacy tournament, breaking down top-performing decks, key metagame trends, and what Blue-Black Reanimator’s dominance means for the future of Legacy. They discuss Mono-Red Stompy, Control’s struggles, and whether Legacy needs a shake-up. Plus, a major Austrian player secures an …

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Your Legacy. Your Journey. | In Response - A Legacy Podcast (Official Trailer) 1:29

3M ago1:29

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🎙️ Your Legacy. Your Journey. | In Response - A Legacy Podcast (Official Trailer) Magic: The Gathering’s Legacy format is one of the most complex and competitive formats in the game. Every decision matters, and every misstep could cost you the match. That’s where In Response comes in. 🔥 What We Cover: ✔️ Meta shifts & tournament insights ✔️ Deck te…

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Ep. 746: Dust Storms 28:25

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 746: Dust Storms By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Feb 24, 2025. We have dust storms on Earth and of course the famous dust storms on Mars. There are even dust storms on Titan. What causes these storms and how do they work differently on the worlds in the solar system. But what about the exoplanets? The bane of solar …

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Ep. 745: How We Know If Asteroids Will Attack 30:00

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 745: How We Know If Asteroids Will Attack By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Feb 20, 2025. I’m sure you’ve heard the news, asteroid 2024 YR4 has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. How do astronomers discover these dangerous asteroids, measure their future impact risk and track the changes over time? When should we…

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Ep. 744: Lunar Time 31:29

4M ago31:29

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 744: Lunar Time By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 10, 2025. What time is it? OK, fine, what time is it on the Moon? The Moon orbits the Earth, so it doesn’t fall into a specific time zone. Also, there’s lower gravity on the surface of the Moon, which changes the rate that clocks tick. Well… It’s time to introdu…

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STOP Wasting Time! Why Smart Players Concede More - Episode 91 40:18

4M ago40:18

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🔥 Should You Scoop More? The Secret to Winning More Matches! 🔥 Most players hold onto losing games way too long. In this episode, we break down why conceding early might actually be the best play you can make in Legacy. From avoiding needless draws to making better sideboarding choices, this discussion will change how you think about scooping forev…

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Ep. 741: Technosignatures 36:03

4M ago36:03

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 741: Technosignatures By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jan 20, 2025. As humanity developed more advanced technology, we’re having a larger effect on our environment. The more we do, the more we could be detectable. And this gives us ideas on how we could detect other civilizations, even if they don’t realize we’re…

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Zero Lands, Infinite Wins: Mastering Oops All Spells in Legacy - Thoughtcast 5 2:33:07

4M ago2:33:07

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Oops All Spells: Insights from the Masters | Thoughtcast 5 What happens when two of the best Oops All Spells players join forces with In Response - A Legacy Podcast? You get the ultimate deep dive into Legacy’s most explosive combo deck! In this special episode, host Philipp is joined by Nathan Lipetz and Faultedform—two experts who’ve mastered Oop…

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Ep. 740: Sneaky Stars! 30:12

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 740: Sneaky Stars! By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jan 13, 2025. Why stars can’t be trusted! If you’re an astronomer you depend on accurate observations of stars, but there’s a problem. Stars are sneaky! Changing in size, brightness, color, they hide their chemistry, their age and even their companions from all b…

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Ep. 739: Drones! 31:51

5M ago31:51

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 740: Drones! By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live January 9, 2025. From little Ingenuity to the future Firefly and all our Earth Science fliers, let's look at the buzzy scientists. NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter showed us how wonderful a flying science platform can be on another world. Soon there’ll be a helicopter fly…

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Turning the Page: 2024’s Legacy Highlights & 2025 Ambitions - Episode 90 33:19

5M ago33:19

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Happy New Year from In Response - A Legacy Podcast! In this special episode, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter reflect on their Magic: The Gathering Legacy journeys in 2024 and share their New Year’s resolutions for 2025. From mastering favorite decks like Cephalid Breakfast and Oops All Spells to improving tournament play and creating more engaging conte…

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Prague Eternal Weekend 2024: Trials, Triumphs & Takeaways | Episode 89 43:05

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In this episode , Philipp, Daniel, and Peter take you on their journey to the Eternal Weekend in Prague. From unexpected passport hunts to intense tournament matchups, the trio shares their candid experiences, valuable lessons, and the joy of playing Magic: The Gathering on the big stage. What You’ll Hear: Road Trip Realities: The ups and downs of …

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How to win Eternal Weekend - with Johan Larsson | Episode 88 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Episode 88 - Johan Larsson: Eternal Weekend Legacy ChampionIn this episode of In Response - A Legacy Podcast, hosts Philipp, Daniel, and Peter sit down with Johan Larsson, the reigning Eternal Weekend Legacy Champion. Dive into his journey through one of Magic: The Gathering's most prestigious tournaments, from deck preparation to high-stakes gamep…

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Psychic Frog is GONE! | Shortcast 3 20:44

6M ago20:44

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Join our GIVEAWAY! ▶▶ https://forms.gle/Ck7mFJ75Ys5CFDnWAYour hosts: Daniel, Peter, and Philipp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommend us to your friends, follow us on social media, join our youtube channel and support us on patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>All…

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Ep. 736: Gift Guide 2024 37:54

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 736: Gift Guide 2024 By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Dec 2, 2024 It’s time for our Holiday Gift Guide, where we suggest ideas for presents for the space fans in your life! What books are we reading? What games are we playing and what telescopes are we admiring? SUPPORTED BY YOU !!! This Episode is made possible t…

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Ep. 735: Albert Einstein 36:50

6M ago36:50

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 735: Albert Einstein By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 25, 2024. Last week we talked about the Einstein probe. So this week it is only natural that we talk about the man himself, Albert Einstein. He revolutionized the field of physics, played a vital role in the early 20th century and struggled to unite the for…

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Practice for Champions | Episode 87 51:20

6M ago51:20

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🏆 Eternal Weekend Prep Starts NOW! 🏆 In this episode of In Response - A Legacy Podcast, hosts Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down the critical steps to prepare for Eternal Weekend. Whether it’s finalizing your deck choice or getting into the right mental state, this episode is packed with actionable advice for any Magic: The Gathering competitor.…

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Ep. 734: The Einstein Mission 30:02

7M ago30:02

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 734: The Einstein Mission By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 11, 2024. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. Another day, another space telescope! Today we’re looking at the newly launched Einstein Probe. A collaboration between the Chinese Space Agency and the European Space Agency. The mission has been…

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Episode 86 - Our Secret Weapons for Eternal Weekend 51:25

7M ago51:25

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In Episode 86 of In Response - A Legacy Podcast, hosts Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive into their deck choices, strategies, and the excitement building up for Eternal Weekend in Prague. Join them as they walk through their preparation routines and discuss key elements for tournament success. Episode Highlights: Deck Choices Revealed: Philipp on Oop…

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Ep. 733: Euclid Of Alexandria 27:32

7M ago27:32

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Astronomy Cast - Ep. 733: Euclid Of Alexandria By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Nov 5, 2024. Last week we talked about the mission. This week we’ll talk about Euclid of Alexandria, the ancient Greek mathematician who inspired the mission. Let’s learn about his life and the ground breaking work that made so much of our modern mathema…

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Thoughtcast 4 - Talking in-Depths with Douges 1:31:25

7M ago1:31:25

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In this Thoughtcast episode, hostPeter sat down with Legacy player Douges to explore the popular Green-White Depths deck. They cover the deck’s evolution, key strategies, and tips for successful matchups in the Legacy format. Tune in to learn how the GW Depths deck stands out, from the Dark Depths + Thespian's Stage combo to its versatile creature …

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Ep. 732: The Euclid Telescope 33:12

7M ago33:12

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 732: The Euclid Telescope By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Oct 28, 2024. Let's look at the Euclid Space Telescope. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay The Euclid 208-Gigapixel image! SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher …

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Ep. 731: Neil Gehrels 30:42

7M ago30:42

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 731: Neil Gehrels By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Oct 21, 2024. Last week we talked about the Neil Gerhels Swift Telescope, this week we’ll be talking about the man behind the mission. Gerhels was the principle investigator behind many missions, including Swift. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay. SUPPO…

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Episode 85 - Need for Speed 45:04

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The Need for Speed: Adapting to Legacy’s Blazing Meta Legacy has kicked into high gear, with proactive, lightning-fast decks leading the way. Join Philipp, Daniel, and Peter as they break down this rapid meta shift, dive into the dominance of Blue-Black Reanimator, and share insights on keeping up with the pace. Key Takeaways: Speed Wins: Proactive…

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Episode 84 - The Italian Reanimator - with Matteo Blasi 41:31

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Inside the Mind of a Champion! In this episode, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter sit down with Matteo Blasi, the reigning European Legacy Champion! Matteo shares his Magic journey, insights into deck choices, and what it takes to stay at the top in the ever-evolving Legacy format. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on competitive play, strategies, and th…

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Ep. 729: The James Webb Space Telescope 37:55

8M ago37:55

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 729: The James Webb Space Telescope By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 30, 2024. Let's talk about that giant telescope that's changing everything. We have been waiting our entire careers to make this episode on the James Webb Space Telescope, AKA the JWST. This historic Observatory was launched just a couple of …

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Episode 83 - Unveiling Duskmourne - Say Its Name 39:17

8M ago39:17

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Duskmourne Set Breakdown! In this episode, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive into the new Magic: The Gathering set, Duskmourne. Join us as we explore brewing ideas, key card insights like Metamorphosis Fanatic and Say Its Name, and analyze how the set might shake up the Legacy format. Get ready for creative deck-building strategies and a light-hearte…

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Ep. 728: Solar Scientist Eugene Parker 30:17

8M ago30:17

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 728: Solar Scientist Eugene Parker By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 23, 2024. Last week, we talked about the Parker Solar Probe. As always, we like to talk about the person who inspired the mission. What makes this amazing and different is that Eugene Parker was there to watch the launch of the mission that sh…

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Ep. 727: Parker Solar Probe 30:40

8M ago30:40

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 727: Parker Solar Probe By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 16, 2024. Let's look over the long life of the Parker Solar Probe as it explores the Sun and nearby worlds. The Sun! It’s that ongoing thermonuclear explosion that’s happening right over there! And although the Sun is necessary for life on Earth, we stil…

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Episode 82 - Crowning the Legacy Champion 37:46

9M ago37:46

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European Legacy Masters Recap! In this episode, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down all the action from the European Legacy Masters in Bologna, Italy. We cover the crowning of a new champion, Matteo Blasi, piloting Blue-Black Reanimator, the standout decks, and the event’s unique prize support featuring original artwork. Plus, we share behind-the…

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Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer 37:59

9M ago37:59

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy spa…

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Episode 81 - A Guide to the European Legacy Masters 46:50

9M ago46:50

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European Legacy Masters Preview! The European Legacy Masters is just around the corner, bringing together 110 of the best Legacy players from 24 countries to compete in Bologna, Italy. Tune in as we discuss the top contenders, event details, and the exciting prize pool, including custom playmats and a unique painting for the champion. We also dive …

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