The Herald's Horn (The Herald's Horn Network)

On this episode, Emma & Lexi join Cal to discuss the some of the major news stories for Magic in 2023, our personal favorite aspects of the year, and also what we're hoping for our of 2024. After that, Cal chats with Lexi about storytelling, Magic, and even a little bit about Wrestling. Yeah. Also, sorry, my chair is squeaky for some reason this week. Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/MTGCal Secret Lair Speed Up: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/speeding-up-secret-lair-shipping

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Happy holiday week - we're taking it a little more chill here at the Herald's Horn. Cal & Dan discuss Mark Rosewater's self proclaimed 20 worst mechanics in Magic history. After the break, Cal is joined by Carmen Klomparens to discuss her role designing Foundation... and she also tells the stories behind Cal's favorite six cards in the set. Carmen Klomparens: https://bsky.app/profile/carmparens.bsky.social Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Emma go wild, talking nearly an hour about the latest bans and unbans and some of their own experiences with cool stuff. Also - a Deadpool Secret Lair. What? Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Welcome Emma! 1:35 - It's Ban Discussion Time! 2:55 - Quick Ban Recap 3:24 - What Do We Think? 7:51 - Modern Bans! 18:34 - Legacy! 25:25 - Pauper! 41:27 - Commander Changes April 22nd! 44:07 - The Product Watch! 44:20 - Tarkir Prerelease Weekend 47:27 - Deadpool Secret Lair 51:51 - Our Final Thoughts 53:24 - Outro

Get 10% off fees as Card Conduit: https://cardconduit.com/horn Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, we talk about Commander changing management, the Washington DC Pioneer Regional Championship, and also cheese. After the break, Cal is joined by Tracy of the One Shot Podcast network to talk about community and plenty more. Tracy: https://x.com/VorthosMike One Shot Podcast Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Today, Cal is joined by ALL THREE co-hosts (Lexi, Emma & Dan) to talk about Modern Regional Championships, touching other people's cards, EDH precon complexity, and more. After the break, Cal chats with Michael Caffery of Tales of Adventure Comics and Games (also known as TOA Magic) to talk about the business of buying and selling Magic: The Gathering. Michael Caffrey: https://twitter.com/ToaMichael Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Dan sure do talk about money a lot. Universes Beyond boosters, while Standard legal, will have a higher price point. What's up with that? Also, we answer a Letter to the Editor, Arena Direct winners get a big tax bill, Spider-Man is hear already, & Dan is excited about Vintage cube. Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Welcome Dan! 2:30 - Thank You Patrons! 3:27 - $7 Universes Beyond Packs 12:51 - The Arena Direct Tax Man Cometh 19:06 - Vintage Cube Returns! 24:04 - Letter to the Editor! 31:07 - The Product Watch - Spider-Man 41:54 - Bring On Tarkir Please! 42:49 - Dan's Final Thoughts 44:37 - Outro

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn It's the MagicCon Chicago episode! Cal & Emma discuss what they're looking forward to most about Pro Tour Aetherdrift, give some tips & tricks for attending a big con, and also dive into the latest products. Final Fantasy is coming this summer - but why are we seeing so much of it already? After the break, Cal is joined by Jake Browne to discuss both why limited is so awesome and what he would recommend people play if they're attending MagicCon Chicago! Jake Browne: https://bsky.app/profile/jakebrowne.com Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Welcome Emma! 2:28 - Thank You Patrons! 2:52 - Pro Tour Aetherdrift is Here! 17:46 - MagicCon Chicago Tips & Tricks 27:20 - The Product Watch: Magic: The Gathering: Final Fantasy 38:02 - What About Tarkir Dragonstorm? 38:36 - Cohost's Notebook, Magic Edition 46:46 - Welcome Jake Browne! 47:50 - Why You Should Play Limited 50:30 - What Is the Appeal of Limited? 59:54 - Quick Limited Tips 1:05:25 - What Should You Play At Chicago? 1:25:35 - What Else Should One Know? 1:27:20 - Outro

On this episode of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Emma & Dan to talk about the return of the Arena streaming event, launch of the MTGO creator program, MTGO cheating allegations, & the big last couple of days cEDH has had. Chase/ManaCurves: https://twitter.com/ManaCurves Listen to Heraldic Banter Episode 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/heraldic-banter-101134926?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan & Emma to talk about the latest constructed banlist updates, the cancellation of Magic Spellslingers, and more. Don't worry, we still have the Product Watch and Co-Host's Notebook segments. After the break, Cal interviews Lua Stardust of the Scrybabies (and more) about full time content creation & beyond. Lua Stardust: https://twitter.com/luastardust How I Won Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/How-I-Won-Pro-Tour-Murders-at-Karlov-Manor/050bbb45-2bf9-4105-a5b4-66f8d5b16654/ Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

On this episode of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Emma & Dan to talk about plagiarism in MTG art (again), huge changes to Magic pro play, Kotaku for some reason, and also we go pretty deep on the reveal of Outlaws at Thunder Junction (OTJ). After the break, Cal is joined by Tim, better known as GoldSabertooth to talk about his unique life and upbringing that has brought him to where he is now - making some of the MTG communities favorite art pieces. Tim/GoldSabertooth: https://twitter.com/Goldsabertooth Listen to Heraldic Banter Episode 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/heraldic-banter-101134926?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Herald's Horn Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/heraldshorn/p/in-the-beginning?r=37skgr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true On this episode, Cal, Dan, and Lexi(!) chop it up about upcoming events and how we feel about returning to old planes again and again. Cal also lays out a few small changes for the pod in 2025, including a new segment: Constructed Corner! After the break, Saffron Olive chats with Cal about a range of topics, all wrapped up in the decade-plus he's been making content focused on Magic: The Gathering. SaffronOlive: https://x.com/SaffronOlive Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Welcome, Dan & Lexi! 4:08 - New Spotlight Series Events 13:20 - Cosmere Magic Set a "Probably" 19:45 - SCGCon & Regional Championship Portland! 23:20 - Herald's Horn in 2025 39:12 - Product Watch: Innistrad Remastered 49:10 - Cohost's Final Thoughts 50:50 - Welcome Saffron Olive 52:34 - The Beginnings of Saffron Olive 55:30 - Driving Forward Casual Content 58:10 - A Decade-Plus of Content 1:00:45 - Being Goldfish Content Manager 1:02:18 - The Perils of Social Media 1:11:52 - Hobbies as Jobs 1:19:30 - Is The Pronunciation A Bit? 1:21:56 - Outro/Bloopers

More stuff like this here: https://www.patreon.com/c/heraldshorn Foundations is, as far as I'm concerned, the best set Wizards has made in years. The marketing for it was a bit... different, though. Why is that? As a Marketing guy, I have a few thoughts. Also, I've been making the Herald's Horn for nearly a year. How do I feel? All of this on this unexpectedly long episode!

Justyna & Piotr Dura: The Playmat Collection - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1887158482/justyna-and-piotr-dura-the-playmat-collection?ref=8b7qyl Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan & Emma to discuss the latest news in Magic: The Gathering, including Eternal Weekend, a long-time Star City Games employee heading to Wizards of the Coast, and Marvel Secret Lair reprint promises. Hey, there's a new Secret Lair Commander deck too! After the break, Cal interviews Mike Wildspeaker about his 13-year-and-counting high school game club, where he uses Magic, D&D & more to connect with and form the next generation of gamers. Mike Wildspeaker: https://bsky.app/profile/mikewildspeaker.bsky.social Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma talk about no Nadu ban, Bloomburrow rocking, Secret Lairs selling out, Dark Horse Comics getting MTG rights, video games, Skibidi Toilet & plenty, plenty more. After the break, Cal is joined by Tori from the Scrybabies to talk about art and creating in the space. Boundaries? Let's go. Tori: https://x.com/toriofthevast Scrybabies: https://x.com/ScrybabiesMTG Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

On this episode, Dan & Emma chat with Cal about the Hasbro/WotC layoffs, Regional Championship Atlanta, and some other stuff that went on this weekend. Plus: Product Watch. After that, Cal chats with Emma a bit about her life, hobbies, and life on the Pauper Format Panel. Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/MTGCal MTG Content Creation & Mental Health: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/MTG-Content-Creation-and-Mental-Health/9763fcf6-fe8f-43b5-8a5c-9fa4f4357398/

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Sorry about Cal's bad audio on this one. Geesh. On the 37th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Cas, also known as Strix! We start talking about fast mana in Commander before pivoting to a larger discussion on the Bracket and Gamechanger system. Of course, we have to talk about the pros and cons of writing about Magic as well. Follow Cas: https://bsky.app/profile/strixhavendropout.bsky.social Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Welcome Cas! 3:38 - Fast Mana in a Game Changer World 9:00 - How Do We Feel About the Bracket Beta? 16:29 - Lower Power Levels Have Changed! 29:15 - Making Banned Cards Gamechangers 34:13 - Cas's Final Bracket Thoughts 35:09 - Writing About Magic 46:17 - Cas's Final Thoughts 47:15 - Outro

Get 10% off fees as Card Conduit: https://cardconduit.com/horn Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn The Commander bans are here. I don't really know what else there is to say. Sigh. Cal likes it, at least! After the break, Cal is joined by the one and only Vorthos Mike to talk about Magic art, art shows, how much YOU like art without knowing it, and plenty more. Vorthos Mike: https://x.com/VorthosMike Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Dan talk about cEDH, the (lack of) Modern & Legacy B&R, Vinyls, and GameCubes. It's a pretty light week! After the break, Cal is joined by Murph from The Command Zone to discuss how he got into Magic & storytelling through EDH gameplay. Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjosh Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Herald's Horn Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/heraldshorn/p/in-the-beginning?r=37skgr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true On this episode, Cal & Dan discuss Wizards of the Coast cutting monetary support and invites from the VML. Of course, we also have Aetherdrift stuff to talk about - how do we feel about it? After the break, Cal is joined by the one and only EK to discuss how you could build a better Commander deck. EK: https://bsky.app/profile/ekplayscards.bsky.social Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Welcome Dan! 2:48 - Wizards Drops Support for VML 14:10 - D&D Universe Within Cards Coming to Stores 23:38 - Aetherdrift Preview Season 38:56 - Dan's Closing Thoughts 40:35 - EK Interview 42:20 - Building Better Commander Decks 43:34 - Playing a Game You Never Have Before 47:50 - Tips for Creating New Decks 1:04:42 - How an EK Deck Comes to Be 1:08:54 - Taking Decks Apart 1:12:10 - EK's Closing Thoughts

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal rides alone for Episode 40 of the Herald's Horn! On this one, he's discusses the remaining SCGcon schedule for 2025, Tarkir: Dragonstorm previews, Tarkir's Story, the weird cat vs. dog Secret Lair drop, & what Magic card he would write a book about. Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 00:39 - Thank You Patrons! 01:54 - 2025 SCGCon Slate Announced 07:12 - Go Read the Dang Tarkir Story 09:12 - Introduction: Interview Theme Months 11:47 - The Product Watch 12:26 - Secret Lair: Cats vs. Dogs 16:52 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Previews! 24:00 - Letter to the Editor 28:31 - Cal's Final Thoughts 29:40 - Outro

On this episode, Cal is joined by Emma to discuss the Regional Championships of past and future, WotC's newest AI role, and Modern Horizons 3. Of course, we also talk about Assassin's Creed's upcoming Magic set, alongside the Co-Host notebook. After the break, I'm joined by Sam of the Howling Salt Mine podcast to talk about himself, cribbage, manga, and, oh yeah, Magic: The Gathering. Sam: https://x.com/HowlingSaltMine ComicBook Article on WotC AI Position: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/wizards-of-the-coast-ai-engineer-job-posting-response/ Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma chat about Arena changes and a whole lot of new products. Otherwise, it's a slow week! After the break, Cal is joined by Ian, better known by ComedianMTG, to discuss his background in Magic, the growth of Competitive EDH, and what keeps him playing the format. Ian: https://x.com/ComedIanMTG Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Herald's Horn Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/heraldshorn/p/2025-the-year-of-forgetful-fish-heralds?r=37skgr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false On this episode, Cal & Dan dig into Mark Rosewater's claims that Universes Beyond Sets meet and exceed their benchmarks for successful sets - and wide audience appeal. We've got plenty of hype for the Modern metagame too and also talk about Duel Commander (poorly, on Cal's part). After the break, Dan Sheehan joins Cal to discuss the highs, lows, and inbetween of creative projects in our modern media landscape. Dan Sheehan: https://bsky.app/profile/dansheehan.bsky.social Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal was sick this week, so we're releasing something a little different - an interview that has, until now, been Patreon exclusive. He's joined by Tom Marks, executive reviews editor at IGN to talk about the gaming media industry & more. Honestly, when I booted this up, I expected it to be a bit dated but it sounds more timely now than the day it came out. Hope you enjoy! Tom Marks: https://bsky.app/profile/tomrmarks.bsky.social Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Herald's Horn Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/heraldshorn/p/in-the-beginning?r=37skgr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true On this special episode, we're playing back interviews from earlier in the year - Goldsabertooth talking about art and life and Sam from the Howling Salt Mine talking about Cribbage & plenty more. They're both great convos & we know you'll love it. See you next week! Goldsabertooth: https://x.com/Goldsabertooth HowlingSaltMine: https://x.com/HowlingSaltMine Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about the News, the Product Watch, and to look into their Co-Host notebook. Between nearly a half hour of Unfinity talk and little else, this one is sure to be a doozy. After the break, Cal interviews Hobbes and Ryan (potentially better known as TronIsBad) to discuss Better Days MTG, their umbrella for their work to encourage better mental health discussions in the Magic space. Hobbes: https://x.com/HobbesQ TronIsBad (Ryan): https://x.com/tronisbad Unfinity (Unwanted?): https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/Unfinity-Unwanted/617bc150-424c-42d7-9f52-3fe0d57c1c3a/ Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Get 10% off fees as Card Conduit: https://cardconduit.com/horn Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Dan talk about the Commander Format Panel, the upcoming World Championship & the newly announced RC seasons. This is a bit of a weird episode, because after the break, we're showing you an episode from Cal's other podcast, Level Up! We hope you enjoy. Introducing the Commander Format Panel: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-the-commander-format-panel Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Check Out Goldsabertooth's Playmat Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldsabertooth/goldsabertooth-presents-the-commander-pantheon?ref=b5r4mp Get 10% off fees as Card Conduit: https://cardconduit.com/horn Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Emma, & Dan talk about ALL of the news from MagicCon Las Vegas, including who won Magic's 30th World Championship (and what we liked about the event), Cal's experience at the event, and the impactful announcements that took place at the con. Universes Beyond is here to stay - and it's Standard legal! 6 sets next year! All of this and more, all in this episode. Worlds Finals coverage: https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-30-finals-match Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Emma, & Dan talk about the Modern Horizons 3 Pro Tour, the Kai Budde Player of the Year Trophy, a bunch of new sets, including Magic Foundations, and EVEN MORE than that. The B&R especially. After the break, Cal is joined by Derek from the Pauper EDH rules committee to talk about a format that so many love so much. Derek: https://x.com/derekdearreader Announcing the Kai Budde Player of the Year Trophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qz2DUF1pp4 Cute Animation 4 Bloomborrow: https://x.com/wizards_magic/status/1808168801445220525 PEDH: https://pdhhomebase.com/rules/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Dan chop it up about Pro Tour Chicago, a new Magic wiki & also a massive, and at the same time very small, errata update. Of course, there's also the Product Watch, featuring Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Final Fantasy, & Avatar the Last Airbender, and we have the return of Letter to the Editor, with a question just for Dan! No guest... because the interviews are on Tuesday now! Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Welcome Dan! 3:09 - Thank You Patrons! 4:00 - New MTG Wiki From Scryfall 6:35 - 1/3rd of All MTG Cards Receive Errata 15:46 - Pro Tour Chicago 24:48 - Letter to the Editor 31:53 - The Product Watch 32:33 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoilers 42:08 - Avatar: The Last Airbender! 47:37 - Dan's Final Thoughts!

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Dan & Cal talk about the latest Modern, Pioneer, & Legacy Banned & Restricted announcement - quite a bit! Also: A correction & a quick look at the results of Arena Championship 7. After the break, Cal is joined by Maddy (of the Spike Feeders, amongst other things) to talk about her journey into altering, joining the Spike Feeders, product design, and plenty more. Maddy/CloverAlters/TSF Maddy: https://www.cloveralters.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Dan & Cal dig into the newest Commander update - a bracket system and the Gamechanger list! What the heck do these things? Do we like them? Will they create meaningful change? Is there anything we wish was different? Of course, it's also finally time for us to let out our Aetherdrift thoughts during the Product Watch. After the break, Cal is joined by longtime comic book and Magic artist Steve Ellis to discuss his continually evolving work. Steve Ellis: https://bsky.app/profile/steveellisart.com Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Welcome Dan! 2:37 - The Commander Brackets Are Here! 8:53 - The Gamechangers List 14:16 - How Do We Feel About These Changes? 30:00 - The Product Watch 30:12 - A Secret Lair Superdrop - Again 31:22 - Is Aetherdrift Awesome? 45:16 - Dan's Final Thoughts 45:45 - Welcome: Steve Ellis 46:26 - How Did Steve Get His Start? 52:22 - Steve's Early Art History 58:20 - Steve's Early WotC Work 1:02:15 - Steve's Hardest Projects 1:06:21 - His Favorite Work 1:10:50 - Styles Are Always Changing 1:19:32 - Current Projects 1:25:14 - Steve's Final Thoughts 1:26:37 - Outro

On this episode of the podcast, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about Pro Tour Outlaws of Thunder Junction, a new record setting Magic card sale, & the Modern Horizon 3 Leaks. Of course, we have our recurring segments (Product Watch & Co-Host's Notebook) & after the break, Cal is joined by Shivam of the Casual Magic & Shivam & Wheeler Love Magic podcasts to talk about... well, Shivam! How he got into Magic, how he came to host several podcasts, & why he's on the Commander Advisory group. Plus, tips for aspiring creators! Shivam: https://twitter.com/ghirapurigears The Ultimate Guide to DanDan: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/article/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Dand%C3%A2n-Forgetful-Fish/8047b0d6-da32-4708-873a-7b5fc9a86958/ Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Dan & Emma discuss yet another round of Secret Lair issues, Arena events, new Tarkir cards, and also do our first ever set retrospective for Aetherdrift. General vibes, our favorite cards, our least favorite cards, and our top art are all up for discussion. Let's get into it! The Week That Was: A Return Like No Other - https://magic.gg/news/the-week-that-was-a-return-like-no-other Metagame Mentor: The Spiciest Decklists from the Spotlight Series and Beyond - https://magic.gg/news/metagame-mentor-the-spiciest-decklists-from-the-spotlight-series-and-beyond Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ----------------------------

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On the 38th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is by David (also known as MyHandsAreBlank) & Jacob Paris to discuss the D00-DL-Off panels & D00-DL Showdowns they've put together at MagicCons! What goes into it? Where did the idea come from? What's the goal? All that & more. Follow David: https://bsky.app/profile/myhandsareblank.bsky.social Follow Jacob: https://bsky.app/profile/byjacobparis.bsky.social Get the D00-DL-Off mat: https://www.jankmats.com/products/doodle-off-by-jacob-paris-2?_pos=1&_psq=doo&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Welcome David & Jacob! 1:50 - The D00-DL-Offs 5:45 - The Origins of D00-DL-Off 11:52 - It's a Community Project 13:17 - Lessons Learned 17:43 - Why Are You Doing This? 24:51 - Where did D00-DL Come From? 31:55 - Future D00-DL Plans 36:17 - History with Art 50:00 - Vegas & Atlanta D00-DL? 51:28 - David & Jacob's Final Thoughts

Get 10% off fees as Card Conduit: https://cardconduit.com/horn Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, & Emma tackle the hard issues in the room like what's up with the Carolina Panthers and also what's happening with metas after the recent banlist updates? Yeah, yeah, Cal talks about the cEDH banlist stuff for like, 2 minutes. After the break, he's joined by Elliott Raff, a decade+ judging veteran who has both judged and played in the Pro Tour, to discuss the state of Magic: The Gathering Judging. Eliot Raff: https://x.com/raff_sputin Organized Play Can't Exist Without Judges: https://commandersherald.com/organized-play-cant-exist-without-judges/ Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On the 40th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by his good friend (and new Magic player) Gabe Pyle! Gabe is an industrial design professor, in addition to other things, which gives him some interesting insights and reflections on his new player experience and that of others. Cal wanted to hear about this experience, being over a decade removed from his own beginnings, so here we are! Learn More about Gabe: https://gabepyle.com/ Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Welcome Gabe! 2:09 - Reluctance to Get Into Magic 4:00 - Introduction to Magic & More 9:16 - Magic's Complexity is Interesting 15:12 - Is It Harder to Learn Magic Now? 20:59 - What Is It Like to See New Players Learn? 26:23 - User Personas & Player Archetypes 32:25 - How Do You Intro People to MTG? 42:42 - How's Opening Packs Going? 46:49 - Gabe's Final Thoughts!

This week on the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about lying in cEDH, the increase in Universes Beyond products, the Chicago Pro Tour & more. Of course, there's always the Product Watch and Co-Host's Notebook segments. After the break, Cal is joined by a TON of people that he interviewed at MagicCon Chicago about their con experience! He also gathered some audio clips from those generous enough to give them about their own con experiences for their weekend participating in the constructed Magic side of things. Special thanks to them: Nicole: https://twitter.com/Nicole_Dubin Adam: https://twitter.com/adamwasmo Elliot: https://twitter.com/raff_sputin Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Hey there, welcome to the Herald's Horn, an informative & funny Magic podcast. We hope you like it.

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Herald's Horn Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/heraldshorn/p/in-the-beginning?r=37skgr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Cal, Dan & Emma discuss the latest happenings in Magic - Secret Lairs are coming to stores? Plus, Innistrad Remastered & Aetherdrift!!! After the break, Cal interviews Zeb about his custom Magic set & more. Zeb: https://x.com/ZebOfTheCube Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Welcome, Dan & Lexi! 3:43 - Secret Lairs Coming to WPN Stores 17:56 - Product Watch 19:25 - Innistrad Remastered Wrapup 30:14 - It's Almost Aetherdrift Time 35:09 - Welcome Zeb! 37:35 - How Do You Make Magic Your Own? 39:05 - Zeb's Custom Pikmin Set 42:27 - Zeb's Custom Set Making Process 53:57 - Playtesting A Custom Set 1:01:00 - The Creativity of Game Design 1:02:45 - Going Beyond Magic: The Gathering 1:12:53 - Zeb's Closing Thoughts 1:14:35 - Outro

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma chat about a TON of ban updates that came down the pipeline this week. Also, how the heck was Nadu made? We were told & discuss the tale, plus get into how excited we are for the Magic Spotlight Series. After the break, Cal is joined by Ben Wheeler to talk about Gladiator, Canadian Highlands, and even EDH. How are they run? What does Wheeler try to inject into each format? Is it REALLY great to be here? Banlist Update: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/august-26-2024-banned-and-restricted-announcement How Nadu Came to Be: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/on-banning-nadu-winged-wisdom-in-modern IAmActuallyLvl1 On Vintage Restrictions: https://youtu.be/Za-v0SDSelM?si=CLTMcBZLjUp5IKAs Ben Wheeler: https://x.com/BWheelerMTG Level Up Podcast: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

In this episode of the Herald's Horn Podcast, Cal is joined by Dan (ModAnon), both for the front & back half of the podcast, to talk about CubeCon, the return of Standard, SCG taking control of Regional Championships, Product Watch, Fallout 4, & plenty more. Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn We kick off the first ever Herald's Horn theme month (Vorthos Month) with Cary Thomas! The prolific Magic archivist (amongst many other things) has Opinions on why it's so hard to get into Magic story & what we can do to help. Heck, they even have a few different places that you can start! Follow Cary: https://bsky.app/profile/acry.bsky.social Check Out Cary's Website: https://mtglore.com/ Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Welcome Cary! 1:28 - How Does One Get Into MTG Story? 3:50 - MTG Story is Very Unconnected 14:22 - Is a Card Game a Good Story Medium? 16:37 - Magic's Story is Defined by Change 27:11 - Let's Talk About MTGLore.com 40:49 - Wizards Could Do More! 51:28 - Cary's Final Thoughts!

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Emma talk about Marvel Secret Lair original art selling for huge cash, the European Regional Championship, & why Foundations is maybe our favorite set in a decade. After the break, Cal is joined by Dylan & Cam from Play to Win to talk about their own unique take on gameplay content & their approach to their cEDH-focused podcast. Of course, we gotta talk about cEDH generalized, so we do that too. Play to Win: https://www.youtube.com/@PlaytoWinMTG Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Welcome back! On this episode, Cal, Dan, & Emma get into Eternal Weekend, speculation about the upcoming bans, cool upcoming online Magic events (Arena & MTGO both!), a metric ton of new products, AND Emma being swallowed by Balatro. After the break, Cal is joined by Nile Joan Rivers to discuss her love of Micro-Formats, new ways of playing Magic by making and breaking the rules. Nile Joan Rivers: https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com Cait's Cage Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvzynYy2TYs&ab_channel=NileJoanRivers Avishkar, Why We Changed the Name of a Plane: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/avishkar-why-we-changed-the-name-of-a-plane Avishkar Name Change Lore: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-aetherdrift-part-2 Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn  On the 39th (not 40th, holy L) interview of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Matt Sperling to discuss how the pros prepare for the Pro Tour. Also covered: Judging Discourse, pro team dynamics, how to keep your head up when stuck, common misconceptions about Pro play, and more!  Follow Matt: https://bsky.app/profile/mattsperling.bsky.social  Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/  Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_  Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com  https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social  https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social  https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com  https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com  ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Welcome Matt Sperling! 3:30 - Pro Tour Prep: How Does It Work? 8:44 - High Level Magic as a Part-Timer 12:45 - Team Prep is Surprising to Some 18:49 - Pros/Cons of Shorter Prep Times 26:01 - Common Pro Play Misconceptions 31:00 - Sperling's Sick of It: Judging Discourse 36:20 - More Misconceptions 43:00 - Matt's Recent PT Performances 44:38 - Spiking vs. Consistency Incentives 53:49 - Back to Matt's Last Year 58:35 - Advice for Those Who Feel Stuck 1:03:46 - Is Matt Almost Done With Magic? 1:09:08 - Matt's Final Thoughts 1:10:08 - Outro

Get 10% off fees as Card Conduit: https://cardconduit.com/horn Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan to talk about the most recent happenings in Magic: The Gathering - including Donato Giancola quitting the game & decrying Wizards of the Coast over the use of his art. Also: Secret Lair reprint policy, the Marvel Secret Lair sale problems, and Dan's new favorite Gamecube game. After the break, Cal interviews Mike Carrozza about his article series, Am I the Bolas?, and why he loves doing it. They also, of course, have to discuss Mike's long term gig as a stand up comic. Mike Carrozza: https://linktr.ee/mikecarrozza Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Emma discuss the results of Regional Championship Charlotte - and Emma talks about her experience at the event as well. Spongebob is here, what's up with that? Of course, we are gonna talk about Final Fantasy as well! Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ---------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Welcome Emma! 1:55 - Constructed Corner: RC Charlotte 17:52 - Letter the Editor: New Formats? 25:17 - The Product Watch: The Spongeman Cometh 31:44 - Emma on Final Fantasy 39:15 - Emma's Final Thoughts 42:31 - Outro

On this episode of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Dan to chat about Cowboy Bebop promo cards, Hasbro's Q1 investor report, the new EDH format philosophy, and more. After the break, Cal interviews Deco of cEDHBrazil about himself, the channel, and the state of Magic: the Gathering in Brazil. Deco: https://twitter.com/_Desconversando The Philosophy of Commander: https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/the-philosophy-of-commander/ Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this end-of-year episode, Cal & Dan look back on Magic: The Gathering's top happenings in 2024, our favorite and least favorite sets, and more. It's a fun & chill time! After that, Cal is joined by Brian Coval (BoshNRoll) to discuss the state of Legacy, both before and after the latest bans. Brian Coval: https://bsky.app/profile/boshnroll.bsky.social Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - One Year of the Herald's Horn! 3:40 - 2024 Year in Review 6:09 - The Magic Spotlight Series 9:10 - The Return of Standard 14:15 - Commander Format Overhaul 18:45 - A Year of B&R Struggles 28:00 - Continual WotC Art Struggles 33:45 - The Herald Horn Awards 33:55 - Our Favorite Sets of 2024 37:20 - Our Favorite Cards of 2024 43:25 - The Worst Sets of the Year 50:32 - Welcome Brian Coval! 54:30 - Who is Brian Coval? 56:40 - State of Legacy: Prebans 1:03:21 - The Legacy Bans: Were They Enough? 1:16:15 - How's Legacy Post-Bans? 1:29:39 - Brian's Final Words

In this episode of the Herald's Horn Podcast, Cal is joined by Emma Partlow & Dan (ModAnon), to discuss Regional Championships, weird promo cards, and more. Of course, we have the Product Watch and a NEW recurring segment too. After the break, Commander Rule's Committee Member Jim Lapage hops on the line to talk about the future of Commander. Jim Lapage: https://twitter.com/JimTSF Help us pay the bills: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal

Help us pay the bills & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal is joined by Dan & Emma to talk about MKM underperforming, first impacts of Modern Horizons 3, and Assassin's Creed previews... already. We have the rest of the Product Watch, the Co-Host's Notebook, and a NEW Segment - Letters to the Editor. After the break, Cal is joined by Sam of Rhystic Studies to talk about some mantras for creativity, life, and work. Sam: https://x.com/RhysticStudies Stop Begging to be Liked on the Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuOo5BvOsPw&ab_channel=mikefalzone Follow us: https://twitter.com/HeraldsHorn https://twitter.com/ModeratelyMtg https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage https://twitter.com/emmadpartlow https://twitter.com/MTGCal