Best Michael Bivens Podcasts (2024)

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The Paths to Immortality 15:01

1h ago15:01

15:01

Ever dug through your old photos and stumbled upon something bizarre you can't remember saving? This is just one of many stupid things I've screenshotted in my life, we're diving into an infographic about the 7 paths to immortality that I screenshotted over a decade ago which explores methods from anti-aging drugs to cryonics, and even becoming a c…

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The Lion King 2 36:03

1h ago36:03

36:03

Special guest, Kristen, returns once again for The Lion King 2. We share our ideas for new cards from the movie! Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestFor5Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/QuestFor5Pod/ Music Attributions "Adventures in Adventureland" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lic…

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Quirks & Beige Flags 27:14

32m ago27:14

27:14

It's all quirks and beige flags today; being anti-microwave, fishing water vs swimming water, playing women in video games, never leaving the house in PJs, and more! Find Me Here Patreon Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Twitch Music Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Tricky Thief by uhanoffski https://tunetank.com/track/1138-tricky-thief…

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Back on Track, Bucky Errata, and Dark Days Ahead 19:40

4h ago19:40

19:40

We're back on track with our release schedule, thank you for joining us! We're talking about Gen Con stuff, Bucky Errata, losing some regular players, our championship decks, and opening packs 248 and 249 in search of our first enchanted. Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:27 News Recap 8:47 OP Recap 16:53 Opening Packs 248 & 249 19:22 Outro Socials Twitt…

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My Favorite Stuff, Upcoming Eps, and Breakfast Burritos 35:05

4h ago35:05

35:05

Why Sexual Citizens, Halo 3, Rummikub, NaDDPod, and marble racing are a few of my favorite things, plus a sneak peek into some upcoming episodes, and a farmers market stand idea that's been on my mind all week! Link Dump www.msbivens.com Book: Sexual Citizens, Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus Video Game: Halo 3 Board Game: Rummikub Podcast: Not An…

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Changes To The Show 1:56

4d ago1:56

1:56

By Michael Bivens, Faith Mink

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Oops, All Science 14:04

7d ago14:04

14:04

I went in on science rabbit holes all week, so join me for a cup of coffee while I lore dump on how life reshapes the planet, how stars are born, the existential fear of knowing our star is going to blow up, and that we have discovered over 5,500 exoplanets so far! Link Dump Earth is more than a planet with life on it. It's a "living planet" Some s…

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Road Trip Thoughts 19:05

14d ago19:05

19:05

What happened to those abandoned homes? Why were they left behind? Is there a godfather to the modern highway rest stop? What makes a good farmers market? Link Dump How to Acquire Abandoned Property How to Find a Vacant Property Owner REST AREA HISTORY.ORG Astoria Market Growth in the number of U.S. farmers markets slows in recent years Public mark…

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The Barnyard Soundtrack & Tea Time 17:40

26d ago17:40

17:40

The Barnyard (2006 film) soundtrack and podcasts on unwinding, why we get bored, and questioning almost everything. Link Dump How to Unwind by Doing Mindful Yard Work Why we become bored with our lives (and how to find joy again) Question (Almost) Everything Find Me Here Patreon Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Twitch Music Royalty Free Music fro…

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Game Journal: Mass Effect 3 32:23

24d ago32:23

32:23

This episode explores the themes, choices, and narrative of Mass Effect 3, the final chapter in Commander Shepard's epic journey as well the Mass Effect trilogy as a whole. This is everything I love about this series. Game Journal Episodes Game Journal: Mass Effect 1 Game Journal: Mass Effect 2 Check Out These Mass Effect Videos Mass Effect (Trilog…

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Shimmering Skies, Playing Illumineer’s Quest, and OP Themes 23:36

27d ago23:36

23:36

Shimmering Skies card reveals, Villainous promo cards, Illumineer's Quest, spicing up organized play, and more! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:22 News Recap 7:26 Illumineer’s Quest 15:54 OP Themes 19:49 Opening Packs 242 & 243 23:06 Outro Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestFor5Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/QuestFor5Pod/ Music Attribu…

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Sunday Morning Coffee With The Moms 45:39

27d ago45:39

45:39

My moms and I sat down to reflect and follow up on the childhood stuff and mom episodes! We talk about values, childhood struggles, mental health, striving to be better, therapy, and so much more on this special Sunday Morning Coffee episode. Link Dump Childhood Stuff The Mom Episode Find Me Here Patreon Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Twitch Mu…

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Top Movie Picks, Garbage, and Wedding Planning 17:28

1M ago17:28

17:28

Grab your coffee and join me in talking about my favorite movies, garbage, enjoying single-player games again already, and wedding planning! I'm drinking Clearwater Roasting Company, Ethiopia Blend today. Link Dump The Mummy (1999) - Wiki Your Name - Wiki Buckaroo Bonzai - Wiki Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Every Announcement and Reveal Summer Game Fes…

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Why Barns Are Red 5:11

1M ago5:11

5:11

Ever wondered why barns are almost always depicted as red? We quickly explore the history and reasons behind this iconic image. Link Dump Poem: "Old Red Barn" by Fran Haley Why Are Barns Red? A Closer Look: Why Barns Are Red Find Me Here Patreon Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Twitch Music Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Tricky Thief…

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Weiser Views, Brews, and Beavers 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

Satuday Morning Coffee with grandma and grandpa, talking about how Weiser has changed since 1979, mahjong club, brewing beer at home, and beavers! We're drinking Harry & David Breakfast Blend this morning. Link Dump Backyard Vegetable Garden: Getting Started Play Mahjong here The Remarkable Beaver, Part 1 < Stuff To Blow Your Mind, podcast episode …

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Game Journal: Mass Effect 2 34:22

2M ago34:22

34:22

Welcome back to Alcove! Today, we're exploring the chaos of Mass Effect 2, the dark and gritty middle chapter of BioWare's legendary trilogy. This episode dives into what makes Mass Effect 2 such a compelling experience, we'll explore the atmosphere of distrust and the desperate scramble for survival. Here's what you can expect: A Crew Forged in Fi…

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Pixelborn to Shut Down & The Summer Crowd 16:53

2M ago16:53

16:53

Lorcana Challenge Prize and Format Update, Comprehensive Rules Update, Ursulas’s Return Championship Info, Pixelborn to shut down, and Organized Play Recap Link Dump Disney Lorcana Challenge Prize & Format Update: https://mushureport.com/disney-lorcana-challenge-prize-format-update/ Comprehensive Rules Update – May 20: https://mushureport.com/compr…

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Science with Dr. Martinet 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

Our first Saturday coffee guest, Dr. Martinet, joins us to talk about 3D printed homes, the sperm whale alphabet, bee vaccines, ranking scientists, Project Hastur, and fluctuated selection in ecological communities. Link Dump 3D Printing Homes Article: U of I Team Aims to Revolutionize Affordable Housing With 3D-Printed Wood Waste Podcast: Episode …

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The Mom Episode 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

In this heartfelt episode, we're joined by a very special guest: my mom. We discuss life lessons, reflect on our relationship, and delve into the wisdom she’s gained over the years. From parenting stories to cultural influences, this episode is filled with warmth, love, and invaluable insights. Key Points: Life Lessons and Reflections Parenting and…

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Instant Coffee Can Be Good 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

Grab your cup of joe and join me in talking about categories, mindfulness, naps at work, the Mass Effect trilogy, upcoming episodes, not being a fan of social media, and a note of appreciation! Link Dump El Mexicano Mas Cafe 12 Reasons Camping is Good for You Napping At Work Mass Effect Legendary Edition Grinding (video games) Patreon Find Me Here …

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Childhood Stuff 1:19:20

2M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

In today's Alcove, we take a heartfelt journey through my childhood keepsakes with a special guest—my mom! Join us as we dive into the boxes of childhood belongings that have accumulated over the years, occupying my childhood room and now my own closet. This episode is inspired by a Life Kit episode on handling childhood stuff, offering practical a…

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Brooms Sweep the Competition Away! 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

New Aladdin's march in, broom decks sweep the competition away, musketeers in every direction, we may not get enchanted but we do get those super rare and legendaries, nearly a full house, and pack openings. 234 packs and still no enchanted. Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:27 Set 4 Updates & Pulls 13:13 Organized Play Recap 15:59 Pack Openings 18:22 Ou…

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You Guessed It...Saturday Morning Coffee 5/18/2024 17:02

2M ago17:02

17:02

My balcony garden is all set up (finally), Cable is Back!, StreamSaver, Venu, Boomer Hour, ads on TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and in our video games, and the upcoming episodes with our first VIP. Catch it all on this Saturday Morning Coffee episode of Alcove. Link Dump Balcony Garden Ideas Comcast to bundle Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ at a 'vast…

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This is Alcove 0:52

2M ago0:52

0:52

Welcome to the Alcove Podcast, I introduce the essence of Alcove: a platform for exploring diverse ideas and sparking curiosity. From audio dramas to interviews and thought-provoking essays, Alcove covers a wide range of topics. I emphasize a unique approach to content creation, driven by the philosophy that nobody cares, allowing for authentic exp…

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Deep Trouble and Our Picks for Duos & Trios 16:09

2M ago16:09

16:09

Today it's about the new Illumineer’s Quest, Ursuala's Return OP kit, and our picks for dynamic duos and terrific trios that we would like to see in future sets! Don't forget to let us know who you would like to see pair up on the same card by Tweeting at us! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:22 News 03:20 Dynamic Duos and Terrific Trios 18:07 Outro Soci…

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Saturday Coffee 5/11/24 17:17

2M ago17:17

17:17

Coffee time! We're talking about coffee, life homework, NPR, Avatar the Last Airbender, Mass Effect, being an "all in kinda guy", pickleball, Quora having dumb questions, and the Internet Archive Link Dump Homework of Life by NPR Avatar: Bracing the Elements < nonfiction/fiction quote episode Fiction vs. Nonfiction Books for Education Pickleball wi…

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Our Pulls Are Cursed 18:23

3M ago18:23

18:23

Welcome back Illumineers! Today we’re talking about Ursula’s Return trove, upcoming releases, players taking a break from organized play, and decks we want to build. We continue our bad luck with no enchanted pulls. Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:27 News 03:20 Organized Play & Championship Recap 16:20 Packs 183-184 18:07 Outro Socials Twitter: https:/…

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Saturday Morning Coffee 5/4/24 23:38

3M ago23:38

23:38

Goood morning and happy Saturday! We're talking about the upcoming episodes (Game Journal: Mass Effect 2, Steven Universe, The Mom Episode, Alternative Streaming Services), why I left Student Affairs and went back to school for software engineering, insane takes on the internet, product managers in the gaming industry, Helldivers 2, Escape from Tar…

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Our Set Championship Recap 18:32

3M ago18:32

18:32

We didn't make top 4 at the Set Championships but we didn't run meta decks and we did learn a lot in our deck clinic with friends that we hosted to prepare for the championship! Michael said we were going to get more Musketeers, and we got them; Minnie Mouse, and another Goofy! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:26 News 6:39 Organized Play & Championship …

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More Saturday Morning Coffee 14:25

3M ago14:25

14:25

Good morning, I've got my coffee and we're talking about Sony's Auto Play AI feature, the announced PBS retro channel, the FTC ban on non-compete clauses and rewatch podcasts. The word of the week is profundity! Links Auto Play Feature Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Manor Lords EA Trailer Another Crab’s Treasure PBS Retro Avatar Braving the Elements …

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Bonus: The Little Mermaid 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

Special guest, Kristen, returns to watch The Little Mermaid with us and we share our ideas for new cards from the movie! Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestFor5Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/QuestFor5Pod/ Music Attributions "Adventures in Adventureland" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution…

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Let the Championships Begin! 10:48

3M ago10:48

10:48

Just a quick check-in to talk about Set Championships and OP, we've got finals and prep for the championships to get to! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:23 Set Championship Info 04:11 Organized Play Recap 08:27 Pack 178 & 179 10:30 Outro Links Full Details on Into the Inklands Set Championships https://lorcanaplayer.com/into-the-inklands-set-champs-gui…

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Lists of Lists 11:00

3M ago11:00

11:00

Today's Alcove are all the lists I keep. Sounds kinda boring but I promise it's not! Times Stamps 00:01 My Lists 04:22 Lists Help Me Survive 08:14 Other Ways This Ep Could Have Gone Links Lewis-Clark State College University of Idaho Toonami Anime Delta Sigma Phi My Anime Planet Account Grisham Novels Wondery Outdoors Water Bottle Find Me Here Patr…

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Saturday Coffee 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

It's the first Saturday Morning Coffee Show, I'm done talking when I either run out of coffee or topics. This week, I'm talking about Fallout Fever, Steven Universe, Watcher Entertainment, Mass Effect 2, Rooster Teeth, and plumbing is expensive! Links Rooster Teeth Schedule Watcher article Fallout Series Impact article Fallout 76 Updates Steven Uni…

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Exiling Maui's Place of Exile 17:52

3M ago17:52

17:52

In this week's episode, Micheal gives us some new news and tells us what he wants to take out of his deck (Maui would be happy about the change.) We recap our organized play experience and end with two card openings! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:30 News of the Week 06:05 Organized Play Recap 14:44 Pack 176 & 177 33:50 Outro Socials Twitter: https://…

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Summer Reading List, 2024 12:41

4M ago12:41

12:41

Today's Alcove of my brain are the books I hope to read this summer. It's my summer reading list for 2024 built with recommendations from very different places! Times Stamps Eh, I don't think we need time stamps for this one Links; Personal Website https://www.msbivens.com/ Goblin Emperor https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/17910048 Wild and Dis…

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Game Journal: Mass Effect 1 26:02

4M ago26:02

26:02

It's the first Game Journal Episode and I'm jumping back into the Mass Effect trilogy. I'm replaying this game to help re-learn how to enjoy playing video games again and I'm bringing out some gameplay commentary and nerdy tangents while talking about aliens, 30-second stories, and sci-fi tropes. Timestamps 0:00 What is a Game Journal Episode? 2:17…

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Store Tournaments Approach! 19:53

4M ago19:53

19:53

In this episode, we talk about our thoughts onLorcana so far and discuss OP. Michael also discusses our local tournament and we end with two card openings. Also, too many princess decks, Winnie the Pooh is better than Christopher Robin, and is it a deck without at least 60 cards? Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:32 Just Talking & the Upcoming Store Tour…

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Lorecast Recap & Lorcana Challenge Details 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

Michael's alone this week, but we recapped the Lorecast before Faith left, Michael covered more about the Lorcana Challenge including the full list of locations and dates before opening pack 172! Links Alcove (Michael's New Podcast) More Details from Ursula's Return Announcement Mushu Report on Lorcana Challenge Events Atlanta Event Chicago Event L…

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The Casual Episode 23:44

4M ago23:44

23:44

It's a casual episode, we thought it would be short but it wasn't. We had an at-home Lorcana trade night, Michael's tourney deck performance is going down, and we both had high school teachers who were fired. Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:25 Organized Play Recap 15:30 Pack Openings 23:17 Outro Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestFor5Pod Instagr…

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Please Help Michael Fix His Decks! 20:22

5M ago20:22

20:22

In this week's episode, Michael starts by asking for advice on his new and updated decks. We give our cards of the week and discuss organized play. We, of course, end with 2 card openings! Michael's Deck Links Assault, Ruby & Steel, building lore by challenging and banishing Alice/Pete Support Deck, Sapphire & Emerald, all about the alice and pete …

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prologue 5:54

5M ago5:54

5:54

It's the prologue episode. Why I'm here and what finally got this podcast kickstarted. Find Me Here Patreon Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Twitch Music Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Tricky Thief by uhanoffski https://tunetank.com/track/1138-tricky-thief/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Musketeers Needed 25:31

5M ago25:31

25:31

Michael struggles to find words while he's talking about the Musketeers he wants while we both talk about OP Season 2 and 3 kits and all the new players that have been joining us at our LGS! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:30 Musketeers Needed 4:29 Organized Play Recap 21:05 Pack Openings 25:12 Outro Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestFor5Pod In…

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We Journeyed Into the Inklands 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

We're talking about our deck updates with the new cards from Into the Inklands, recapping organized play, and ending with card openings! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:24 Deck Updates 15:05 Organized Play Recap 24:21 Pack Openings 28:22 Outro Links Quick Start Guide: https://files.disneylorcana.com/S3_Quick_Start_Book_EN.pdf Socials Twitter: https://t…

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Michael's Bad At Math 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

We're talking about how locations work and discover that Michael's bad at math... Edit: also we recorded before realizing there were, in fact, several enchanted locations. That's our bad! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:33 Quick Start Update 14:41 Organized Play Recap 21:11 Pack Openings 22:32 Outro Links Quick Start Guide: https://files.disneylorcana.…

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Discord Reveals & Pixar Properties 22:54

5M ago22:54

22:54

We discuss the new card reveals and give our picks for Pixar movies we would love to see brought to life in Lorcana. Faith talks about organized play and ends with a card pack opening. Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:33 Discord Card Reveals 07:30 Pixar Properties We Want 14:41 Organized Play Recap 21:11 Pack Openings 22:32 Outro Socials Twitter: https:…

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Season 3 OP Kit & Properties We're Needing 24:47

6M ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, Michael starts by talking about what we can see in the next organized play kit for Into the Inklands. We then discuss what Disney properties we want to see in card form. We end with an organized play recap and two card pulls. Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:27 Season 3 OP Kit 06:45 Disney Properties We Want 15:09 Organized Play Recap 2…

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Morph is the Meta 20:13

6M ago20:13

20:13

In this episode, we talk about our favorite cards that have been revealed from set 3, Into the Inklands. We give our card of the week along with an organized play recap. We end with two card openings, like always! Time Stamps: 00:07 Intro 00:27 News of the Week 07:20 Cards of the Week 11:07 Organized Play Recap 15:30 Pack Openings 20:43 Outro Socia…

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Bonus: Treasure Planet 20:45

6M ago20:45

20:45

In this bonus episode, we discuss our card ideas after rewatching Treasure Planet with out special guest, Kristen! Time Stamps: 00:06 Intro 00:32 Card Ideas 20:20 Outro Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestFor5Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/QuestFor5Pod/ Mastadon: https://mastodon.social/@Questfor5 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@que…

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Competitive Tourneys Are Coming! 23:24

6M ago23:24

23:24

In this episode, Michael starts by sharing some exciting, news. We then dive into our cards of the week and give our organized play recap. We then end with, of course, some card openings! Time Stamps: 00:07 Intro 00:21 News of the Week 09:32 Cards of the Week 11:31 Organized Play Recap 19:28 Pack Openings 20:43 Outro Socials Twitter: https://twitte…

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