Forcing Spike - A Wannabe Magic the Gathering Podcast
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Forcing Spike is a weekly podcast about two guys, with professional jobs, who want to be better at Magic the Gathering. Join us on our journey to being better at the world's best card game, and maybe we can learn something from each other. Regular episodes will feature Chris and Justin talking about competitive MTG formats, and how they balance their preparation for local PPTQs, Grand Prixs, and whatever else may come their way with their day jobs and family lives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-dunne/support
Location:
United States
Description:
Forcing Spike is a weekly podcast about two guys, with professional jobs, who want to be better at Magic the Gathering. Join us on our journey to being better at the world's best card game, and maybe we can learn something from each other. Regular episodes will feature Chris and Justin talking about competitive MTG formats, and how they balance their preparation for local PPTQs, Grand Prixs, and whatever else may come their way with their day jobs and family lives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-dunne/support
Twitter:
@forcingspike
Language:
English
Contact:
2096705449
Website:
http://www.buzzsprout.com/219252
Email:
chrisdunne89@gmail.com
Episodes
You Come Upon a Lair of Paper Boomers - Forcing Spike Episode 117
7/13/2021
Chris Top 8's his first paper tournament in 2 years, and the duo are falling for Forgotten Realms.
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Duration:00:53:04
Hang Out Draft: 3-0 With Lorehold - Forcing Spike Episode 116
6/29/2021
Justin and Chris spend a Sunday evening hanging out, and drafting.
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Duration:01:28:37
Prize Pool Changes, Secret Lairs, and What We'd Play - Forcing Spike Episode 114
6/20/2021
The duo dive into changes to tournament structures, the new summer super drop, and what we'd play in modern.
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Duration:01:01:56
Stranger Universes, Historic Timmies, and Robot Armies - Forcing Spike Episode 114
6/11/2021
Justin and Chris are back. Welcome to Forcing Spike 3.0. We dive into news updates, Historic bans, and Modern moving forward.
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Duration:00:53:11
We're Pros Now! - Forcing Spike Episode 113
5/20/2021
Justin and Chris talk about how the only viable path to being a pro magic player is now content creation.
Apologies for the audio quality, something when wrong with Chris' mic. We hope to have it resolved next episode.
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Duration:00:38:14
Yer a Wizard, Nadahipster - Forcing Spike Episode 112
4/28/2021
Professor Sherman goes full Dubledore, and makes sure Chris doesn't flunk his Strixhaven draft.
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Duration:01:20:40
Digging Through the Archives - Forcing Spike Episode 111
4/6/2021
Chris and Justin hit the books, and dive into the impact of the Mystical Archives on MtG.
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Duration:01:04:11
Lessons Learned by a Bad Player - Forcing Spike Episode 110
3/23/2021
Chris comes to terms with his mediocrity, and decides to do something about it.
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Duration:00:58:27
MtG and the Multiverse of Madness - Forcing Spike Episode 109
3/9/2021
Universe Beyond isn't the end of the world, and the duo dive into TSP remastered.
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Duration:01:12:49
Magic After Uro - Forcing Spike Episode 108
2/26/2021
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded the night before the big announcement about crossover IPs. Look forward to that chat next week!
In the meantime, do we like Magic again? The duo take a look at the formats after Uro was deleted from the game.
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Duration:01:01:43
By the Power of Alrund! Kaldheim Week 1 Deck Dump - Forcing Spike Episode 107
2/5/2021
The duo dig into Kaldheim standard, and are stoked to see a good standard again.
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Duration:01:15:06
The Anti-Hype Train - Forcing Spike Episode 106
1/29/2021
Boomer magic at it's finest.
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Duration:01:01:26
Kaldheim First Look Part 1 - Forcing Spike Episode 105
1/13/2021
The duo talk burgers, buy-lists, and bi-frosts. It's the Forcing Spike Kaldheim first look!
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Duration:01:49:41
Is Twitter Good For Magic, and Grading 2020 - Forcing Spike Episode 104
1/3/2021
Happy New Year! Justin and Chris have a philosophical conversation about the pros and cons of Twitter and our favorite game, and we grade every product released in 2020.
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Duration:01:49:06
Checking in on Historic - Forcing Spike Episode 103
12/17/2020
Chris made mythic, and wants to talk about it gosh dang it. The duo dive in to a Historic check in.
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Duration:01:05:23
Becoming Timmy - Forcing Spike Episode 101
12/4/2020
Justin has done it. Chris embraces his full Timmy. We're starting....a commander league.
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Duration:00:55:36
Bonus Episode: Cracking Packs for Boxing League - Forcing Spike Episode 102
12/4/2020
You all didn't ask for it, but we're giving it to you anyway. Enjoy a bonus episode where Justin opens gold, and Chris opens pieces of cardboard that technically can be used to play Magic.
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Duration:01:40:43
100th Episode AMA!- Forcing Spike Episode 100
11/13/2020
We did it! Forcing Spike has reached episode 100, and we're celebrating with a listener questions episode. Enjoy!
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Duration:01:10:48
Digging in to Kaladesh Remasterd- Forcing Spike Episode 99
11/6/2020
The duo discuss the surprise that is Kaladesh remastered, digging into what is, and isn't, in it.
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Duration:01:20:23
Just a Chat- Forcing Spike Episode 98
10/29/2020
We're kicking it old school! Justin and I hadn't caught up in a few weeks, so this is a chat just like the old times. If you're a fan of OG Forcing Spike, this is for you!
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Duration:00:41:05