Best Stories With Professional Magic The Gathering Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 16 - Forgiving Myself 25:13

4h ago25:13

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Have you ever felt like you took the blame for someone else's actions? Maybe you've been in a situation with a difficult person, an "ogre," as we'll call them here, who caused turmoil in your life. It's natural to wonder if you could have done something differently, but the truth is, you can't change other people. The good news? You can change how …

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Ep. 15 - Meet My Ogres 28:48

14d ago28:48

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This episode contains reflection of child abuse and domestic violence. Listen with care. Join me as I open up about three pivotal moments throughout my life where I faced daunting challenges in the form of ogres. These encounters left me fearful and scarred, but through therapy and self-discovery, I found the strength to confront and overcome them.…

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Ep. 14 - Gathering of Allies 30:40

1M ago30:40

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Do you ever feel alone? Conventional wisdom says you should be able to make it independently. What it doesn’t tell you is that you need allies along the path of life. Reflecting on my journey since grade school, I vividly recall the invaluable allies who have shaped my path. An ally listens, supports, and uplifts you, unwaveringly standing by your …

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Ep. 13 - Reclaiming My Feminine Self 22:22

1M ago22:22

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For 25 years, my marriage demanded a strong, capable presence. I was the provider, the organizer, the one who shouldered responsibility. This strength, this "masculine energy," permeated everything – my choices, style, and even my haircut. I wasn't aware of it, but masculinity became my identity. Then came the divorce. My new partner surprised me w…

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Ep. 12 - Our Life in Parallel 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Susan embarks on a powerful exploration of forgiveness, revealing the four key characteristics that bridged the gap between her and her mother: fear, courage, strength and love. Today’s focus delves into emotional inheritance, where Susan discovers these shared traits woven into the fabric of their relationship. Through compelling personal anecdote…

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Ep. 11 - Family Secrets 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Today, Susan explores the challenge of maintaining family secrets. This episode may be unsettling to some listeners accustomed to abiding by their family's unwritten rule of silence. What happens when you feel obligated to keep a secret or choose to do so independently due to various factors like fear, embarrassment, or a desire for privacy? The we…

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Ep. 10 - My Mother's Beginnings 21:30

3M ago21:30

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Today, Susan recounts her mother's journey from birth to high school. Raised in a rural part of Maine, her mother was familiar with the challenges of hard work during her upbringing, yet she cherished moments of taking the train to the next town to watch movies with her sister. However, an undisclosed event occurred during high school, remaining a …

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Ep. 9 - Finding Forgiveness 25:55

3M ago25:55

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Today, Susan reveals the three personal things she shared with her mother in 2012, and delves deeply into the profound act of forgiveness. She recounts her mother's response upon learning she was forgiven and shares the emotions she underwent, illustrating how those three simple words transformed the dynamics of their relationship. Forgiveness can …

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Ep 8 - Embarking on a New Adventure 27:04

4M ago27:04

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Today, Susan reflects on the twenty-six years she spent with her mother after they reconnected. After six years of estrangement, Susan decided to reconnect with her mother. Susan shares that at first, she hoped to restore their relationship from before their estrangement, but over time, she realized that she needed to redefine their relationship. M…

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Ep. 7 - Crossing the Bridge 21:47

4M ago21:47

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Today, I will share how my mother and I reconnected after our six year long estrangement. I don’t call it reconciliation because, as you will hear, we didn’t reconcile anything. My story still leaves questions in my mind as to what happened between us. Through therapy and diving deep into my thoughts and feelings, perhaps the answer is accepting th…

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Ep. 6 - The Letter From My Mother 22:01

5M ago22:01

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Today, I will share how I bounced from home to home in high school and one of my biggest disappointments when my mother didn’t come to my graduation. I understand it is not uncommon for a high-school student to live with a friend while completing their senior year. I know it happens for a good reason. What is not common is for your mother to disown…

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Ep. 5 - The Divorce 22:23

5M ago22:23

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Today, I will recount the events that unfolded when my parents decided to separate. At the age of 13, I had to choose which parent I wished to reside with when I learned my parents were separating. Opting for my father led to a growing divide between my mother and me. Reflecting on my mother's choice, I consider it a courageous move. Going against …

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Ep 4 - Our Beginning 20:22

6M ago20:22

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In this episode of Finding Forgiveness, I will recount my early years, focusing on the passing of my infant brother and its impact on my connection with my mother. The intricate dynamics of a family often reveal themselves gradually, and I've discovered this to be accurate in comprehending my bond with my mother. Today, I will share what I learned …

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Ep. 3 - A Celebration of Life 27:35

7M ago27:35

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In this episode of Finding Forgiveness, I will share things I gained from my mother, whose wisdom was even greater than I imagined as a child. Even now, I incorporate the lessons I acquired from her into my daily routine. Whenever I engage in a seemingly ordinary act like returning an item to its rightful place, it evokes memories of my mother and …

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Ep. 2 - The Final Month 27:32

7M ago27:32

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On this episode of Finding Forgiveness, I’ll recount the last month and shared moments with my mother. Even when you are aware of a loved one's critical illness, you are never truly prepared for their passing. Nevertheless, I am thankful that my last exchange with my mother was the one I had yearned for throughout five decades. Following her passin…

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Ep. 1 - A Letter to My Mother 25:06

7M ago25:06

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Welcome to the premiere episode of "Finding Forgiveness - A Family Fairy Tale." I’m your host, Susan Gibson, and I'm thrilled to have you as my guest today. We've all experienced those moments of longing to express our unspoken thoughts to loved ones who are no longer with us. The chance to do so isn't out of reach. You can put your thoughts into w…

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Finding Forgiveness; a Family Fairy Tale Trailer 4:17

7M ago4:17

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Have ever wanted to say things to your mother, or a loved one, but didn’t have the courage to do so? Well, you're not alone. Hey there, I'm Susan Gibson, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to my podcast, "Finding Forgiveness - A Family Fairy Tale." In this deeply personal podcast, I invite you to join me on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery a…

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318: HUGE Announcement + Stop Over-Thinking with Michael Kundegraber (15th at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica) 51:18

5+ y ago51:18

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Michael Kundegraber has been playing since 2000, back when rules consisted of semi-educated guesses and were always changed depending on whose parents’ kitchen table MtG was played at. Lately, he’s had some top results with a second place finish at Grand Prix Turin 2018 and a follow-up Top 16 performance at his first Pro Tour later that year. Micha…

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317: The Priceless Part of Magic with Zach Allen (13th at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica) 38:51

5+ y ago38:51

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Zach Allen is a member of Team RIW from Farmington Hills, Michigan. He Co-hosts the podcast Turn One Thoughtseize and has 2 Grand Prix top 8s, a Pro Tour top 16, and 1 SCG top 8 in his record. He's a dedicated control player and Snapcaster Mage enthusiast. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Zach Allen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor…

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316: Pro Tour Champion Andrew Elenbogen - Strength Through Humility (1st Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica) 1:20:12

5+ y ago1:20:12

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Andrew Elenbogen has 3.5 Grand Prix top 8s. He recently won Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica and still doesn't believe it. Andrew is a return guest to the show and lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Andrew Elenbogen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep316 Catching Up Andrew pla…

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315: Passion vs. Obsession with Kasper Nielsen (7th PT Guilds of Ravnica) 52:37

5+ y ago52:37

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Kasper Nielsen has 2 Grand Prix top 8s and 1 Pro Tour top 8. He's also won 5 Prereleases. Kasper is from Denmark and is a returning guest to the podcast. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kasper Nielsen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep315 Kasper has been doing well in Magic and he attribute…

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314: Try Your Best to Be Your Best with Zac Turgeon (5th GP New Jersey) 41:33

5+ y ago41:33

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Zac Turgeon is a New England MTG grinder, who has top 8ed 1 Grand Prix and won an SCG Legacy Classic. He also enjoys cooking, music, writing and hopes to one day open an Ice Cream Shop. Zac lives in Dracut MA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Zac Turgeon when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep314…

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313: Don't Commit To Dead End Lines with GP Champion William Courson (1st GP Detroit 2018) 49:22

5+ y ago49:22

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William Courson has been to 5 Grand Prix and has made top 64 twice, top 8 once and 1st place once when he became the champion of Grand Prix Detroit. He also has multiple top 64 finishes at SCG open events and has made day 2 of every invitational he's attended. William lives in Jacksonville, FL. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from William Cour…

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312: GP Champion Eli Kassis on How to Spot Magic: The Gathering Cheating (1st GP New Jersey 2018) 49:34

5+ y ago49:34

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Eli Kassis returns to MTG Pro Tutor for the 3rd time as he keeps growing his accomplishments and notoriety. Eli now has 6 Grand Prix top 8s and is the Champion of Grand Prix New Jersey 2018. He has won an SCG Invitational and has 2 Pro Tour top 32’s. Eli lives in Vestal, NY and is a member of team Face to Face Games. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of …

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311: Never Play a Deck You Don't Like with Kellen Pastore (4th place GP New Jersey 2018) 49:42

5+ y ago49:42

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Kellen Pastore is a 3 time Grand Prix Top 8 Competitor, a full-time grad student, and a noted enthusiast of linear aggro decks. Kellen lives in MAPLE GLEN, Pennsylvania. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kellen Pastore when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep311 First Set Carrion Ants Favorite Set …

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310: Play More Lands and Make Good Friends to Succeed with Giordano Fagiolo (2nd place GP Brussels 2018) 27:53

5+ y ago27:53

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Giordano Fagiolo is a rising star in competitive Magic and made it to the finals at his first Grand Prix ever! (GP Bruxelles 2018) Giordano lives in Albano Laziale, Rome, Italy. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Giordano Fagiolo when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep310 Favorite Set Battle for Ze…

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309: Never Judge a Book by its Cover with Max Margolis 50:03

5+ y ago50:03

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Max Margolis has been playing Magic competitively for 22 years. He has multiple Grand Prix day 2s with close cash finishes. Richmond 2018 was his first deep run to attempt to qualify for the Pro Tour. He barely missed qualifying for Cleveland by one win - but he did get 19th place. His biggest finish was at GP Denver where his team got top 4. He's …

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308: Pro Tour Champion Luis Salvatto Returns to Talk Winning, Surviving, and Bluffing (Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan Champion) 45:03

5+ y ago45:03

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Luis Salvatto is currently tied in the Player of Year race (with Seth Manfield) and is the Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan champion. He has 7 Grand Prix top 8s which include 2 wins and was also the Sunday Super Series champion in 2014. Luis lives in Argentina. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Luis Salvatto when he shared his story on #MTGProTuto…

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307: How Autopilot Kills Your Game with Quinton Lip (4th GP Hong Kong 2018) 43:02

5+ y ago43:02

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Quinton Lip made top 8 at GP Hong Kong 2018. Quinton lives in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Quinton Lip when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep307 First Set Morning Tide Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Snapcaster Mage Early Challenge Quinton qualified for UK Natio…

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306: Judge the Game. See the World. Arseniy Egorov (8th GP Orlando 2018) 1:00:25

5+ y ago1:00:25

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Arseniy Egorov is a Level 2 judge who got 8th place at Grand Prix Orlando 2018. Arseniy lives in Moscow, Russia. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Arseniy Egorov when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep306 First Set Scars of Mirrodin Favorite Set Kamigawa (block) Favorite Card Shahrazad Early Chall…

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305: How to Test for Modern with Ricardo Sanchez 38:03

5+ y ago38:03

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Ricardo Sanchez has been playing since 2006 and has been competitive since 2013. Pro Tour Atlanta 2018 will be his 4th Pro Tour. His best result was making Top 4 at GP Lille 2014 playing Legacy. For him, the best thing about MTG is traveling around the world and meeting so many awesome people. Ricardo lives in Madrid, Spain. Click to Tweet: I got a…

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304: Grand Prix Champion Jessica Estephan Makes World History (Champion GP Sydney 2018) 43:25

5+ y ago43:25

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Jessica Estephan is the first woman to win a Grand Prix and made Magic: The Gathering history when her team took first at Grand Prix Sydney 2018. She's a podcaster who loves creating content and she enjoys most competitive formats, with a preference for standard and modern. Though she does have a soft spot for a well-powered cube. Jessica lives in …

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303: RPTQ Champion Josh Collier Heads for His 1st Pro Tour 43:56

5+ y ago43:56

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Josh Collier is headed off to his first Pro Tour after qualifying through the RPTQ system. Fun fact, he's a proud owner of a foil pauper cube. Josh lives in Davenport, Iowa. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Josh Collier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep303 First Set Gatecrash Favorite Set K…

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302: The International Guide to the Pro Tour with Nils Gutierrez (6th place GP Brussels 2018) 41:21

5+ y ago41:21

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Nils Gutierrez has been playing competitive Magic since he was 16. He's made top 16 at 2 Grand Prix and just made his first top 8 when he got 6th place at GP Brussels 2018. Nils lives in Maià de Montcal, Spain. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Nils Gutierrez when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-e…

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