Best Shivam Bhatt Podcasts (2025)

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Casual Magic Episode 263 - Anna Margaret 1:00:57

5d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

This week we're joined by the incredibly brilliant and creative scientist and cosplayer Anna Margaret! She was incredibly wholesome and this was a great chat. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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SAWLM Episode 52 - Commander 2011 part 2 2:06:37

6d ago2:06:37

2:06:37

This time the boys complete their survey of Commander 2011 and talk about some of the momentous cards that changed the game forever.

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Casual Magic Episode 262 - Ryan Pancoast 1:01:41

12d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

This week we're joined by the phenomenal Magic artist Ryan Pancoast! We talk about his career and many of his significant paintings. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 5 & 6 1:13:58

16d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Shivam provides all the info one could ever want on gnomes and their place, not only in Krynn and D&D, but in the fantasy genre. Fizban and Tasslehoff experience the wonders of Mt. Nevermind, with special attention being given to innermountain transportation. The reader is introduced to Gnosh, the gnome in charge of investigating the dragon orb, an…

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Casual Magic Episode 261 - HeadologyMTG 57:23

19d ago57:23

57:23

This week I'm joined by limited streamer HeadologyMTG to talk about the state of modern limited design, play boosters, and teaching in America! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support!

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SAWLM Episode 51 - Commander 2011 part 1 1:37:49

20d ago1:37:49

1:37:49

This week the boys tackle one of the most important and game changing sets of all time, Commander 2011! This set launched Commander from a tiny homebrew judge hobby into the driving force of Magic itself. Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and unlock a huge trove of bonus content!…

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Casual Magic Episode 260 - Tad Williams 1:10:45

26d ago1:10:45

1:10:45

This week we're joined by world reknowned fantasy author Tad Williams to discuss his new book The Navigator's Children, and what it's like to inhabit characters far from your core personality. Casual Magic is brought to you by Quivertime and Archidekt and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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Casual Magic Episode 259 - Bugs Maytrix 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

This week I'm joined by Bugs Maytrix, a filmmaker and internet celebrity who is also just the most delightful person to chat with. We have a lovely conversation about garbage rares and the strange era of commander we live in. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your sup…

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SAWLM Episode 50 - Magic 2010 2:12:42

1M ago2:12:42

2:12:42

The boys start the third season of the show with one of the most important sets in Magic history, Magic 2010! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and unlock a huge trove of bonus content!

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Casual Magic Episode 258 - Gijsbert Hoogendijk 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

To start the fifth season of Casual, we're joined by one of the true legends of the judge program, the Dutch master Gijsbert Hoogendijk. He had a huge influence on the early days of commander and competitive magic overall! This was a fascinating chat and I could have listened to his stories for hours. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and…

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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 3 & 4 48:45

2M ago48:45

48:45

Raistlin wrestles with the Dragon Orb and perhaps wins out. Caramon wrestles with his feelings for Tika and she definitely loses out. We learn that the twins both lost out when Raistlin took the Test of High Sorcery. Lord Gunther of Solamnia is visited by Fizban and Tas. We learn a great deal about Gnomes their relationship with the Knights of Sola…

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Casual Magic Episode 257 - Marshall Sutcliffe (Rerun) 1:38:38

2M ago1:38:38

1:38:38

This week we're rerunning episode 30, featuring the first appearance of the paragon of Magic podcasting, Marshall Sutcliffe! Casual Magic is on holiday break until 2025, so enjoy this dive into the archives! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.…

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SAWLM Episode 49 - Alara Reborn 1:38:03

2M ago1:38:03

1:38:03

With the final episode of 2024, Shivam and Wheeler wrap up Alara block with the all gold set, Alara Reborn! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and unlock a huge trove of bonus content!

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Casual Magic Episode 256 - Sheldon Menery (rerun) 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This week we're rerunning episode 22 from the first season of the show, featuring the father of Commander, Sheldon Menery, in his first appearance on Casual Magic! New shows will resume in 2025. Casual Magic is brought to you by Quivertime and Archidekt, and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb.

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Casual Magic Episode 255 - Martin Juza 49:32

2M ago49:32

49:32

Wrapping up 2024 with a wonderful chat with Czech hall of famer Martin Juza! This is the last new episode of the year. The next two will be reruns from the earliest days of the show. See you all in 2025! Casual Magic has been brought to you by Quiver and Archidekt and by my wonderful patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.…

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Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic Episode 48 - Conflux 1:37:18

2M ago1:37:18

1:37:18

This time the boys continue their sojourn through Alara with one of the most confounding and cool sets ever, Conflux! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and unlock a huge trove of bonus content!

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Casual Magic Episode 254 - ZBexx 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

This week we're joined by an absolutely fabulous bubble of light, cosplayer and content creator Zenaide Beckham, aka ZBexx! We talk about her journey, cosplay, and eternal magic! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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Casual Magic Episode 253 - Vorthos Mike 1:08:22

3M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

This week Casual Magic is graced with the presence of one of the true pillars of the community, the art curator extraordinaire, Vorthos Mike! We talk about art, artists, art shows, and art appreciation. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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SAWLM Episode 47 - Shards of Alara 2:12:03

3M ago2:12:03

2:12:03

This time the boys travel to a plane in flux, and one of the foundational sets of middle era magic, Shards of Alara! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and unlock a huge trove of bonus content!

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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2 55:49

3M ago55:49

55:49

We are reunited with Tanis, Raistlin and the rest of the Companions who we last saw leaving Silvanesti. We meet up with them in Port Balifor tired and road weary. Raistlin’s sleight-of-hand and magic ensures they eat and lodge for free. It also becomes the means by which the Companions raise enough funds to travel safely to Flotsam and book passage…

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Casual Magic Episode 252 - Nikachu 1:04:23

3M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

This week we chat with the extremely pleasant and entertaining merfolk master Nikachu about the trials of picking a deck and sticking with it through thick and thin! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamB.

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Casual Magic Episode 251 - Blake Rasmussen Returns 1:06:43

3M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

This week I'm joined once again by Magic's director of communications Blake Rasmussen to chat about everything from cards to communication to Magic Cons! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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SAWLM Episode 46 - Bloomburrow Commander Live 52:13

3M ago52:13

52:13

Join us for our live recording from MC Vegas 2024, where we were joined by WotC designer Elizabeth Rice to discuss Bloomburrow Commander! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and get access to our discord and a whole mess of bonus episodes!…

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Casual Magic Episode 250 - Matt Tabak and Jess Dunks 1:23:11

3M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

This week we celebrate our 250th episode with the mavens of Magic's Rules, Matt Tabak and Jess Dunks! It's a delightful talk and we laugh a lot. Casual Magic is sponsored by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. I am so, so grateful to everyone who has joined me on this journey for 250 conversations. Thank you.…

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Casual Magic Episode 249 - Sahar Mirhadi and Mental Health 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

This week Sahar Mirhadi returns to discuss her thesis on playing games and mental wellness as well as to talk about eternal weekend! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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SAWLM Episode 45 - Fifth Dawn 2:03:59

4M ago2:03:59

2:03:59

The boys finish up their tour through Mirrodin with the third set in the block, Fifth Dawn! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamAndWheeler. Join us and gain access to dozens of bonus patron-only episodes!

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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 9 & 10 49:51

4M ago49:51

49:51

As the rest of the party slumbers under Silvara’s spell, Tas sneaks his way into Dragon Castle and rediscovers that good dragons exist, and that the evil dragons were defeated with their help and the dragonlances. In the midst of these (re)discoveries Fizban miraculously appears! The frazzled wizard and the kender reunite, Tas fills Fizban in on wh…

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Casual Magic Episode 248 - Ify Nwadiwe 58:46

4M ago58:46

58:46

This week I'm joined by comedian and gameshow host Ify Nwadiwe of Dropout to discuss his comedy, his career, and Magic! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver, and by my patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamB. Thank you for your support!

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Casual Magic Episode 247 - Alison Luhrs 58:34

4M ago58:34

58:34

This week I'm joined by Alison Luhrs, former Wizards storyteller and community manager, to talk about our shared love of stories and the amazing arcs that she wrote! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb.

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SAWLM Episode 44 - Darksteel 1:57:00

4M ago1:57:00

1:57:00

This time the boys delve into Darksteel, the second set of the Mirrodin block and home to some of the most iconic and busted cards of all time! Support us at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler and get access to dozens of bonus episodes!

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Casual Magic Episode 246 - Medic 1:08:08

4M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

This week I'm joined by League of Legends caster and Magic player Medic! We talk about his history in India and of the art of casting games. This episode had some severe sound problems that took extraordinary work to solve, so please forgive me if there are weird blips =) Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver and Archidekt and my patrons at patr…

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Casual Magic Episode 245 - Anthony Alongi 59:11

4M ago59:11

59:11

This time, I'm joined by one of the true forefathers of casual play, and honestly one of my biggest inspirations, Anthony Alongi! We discuss his history as a writer and columnist covering casual formats and deck ideas, and his relationship with Sheldon and Commander. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at Patreon.com…

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