Podcast

Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt

Games, Leisure, Video Games

Welcome to Casual Magic, a show about rediscovering the fun parts of Magic the Gathering. Each week we feature guests from in and around the MTG community and discuss our lives through the lens of Magic, and the joys we discover in this game. It's not Magic without The Gathering!

Episodes
350
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 2 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
18 hours ago

Episodes

350 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 349 - The Professor

    Season 6, Episode 349

    Show notes

    Bringing it to a close with one of my dearest friends, the man who inspired me to start this show in the first place, The Professor of Tolarian Community College!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 1 min
  2. Episode 348 - Titus Lunter

    Season 6, Episode 348

    Show notes

    This week we're joined by one of my favorite landscape artists in all of Magic, Titus Lunter, to talk about his career and some of my favorite paintings!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    59 min
  3. Episode 347 - Gavin Verhey

    Season 6, Episode 347

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by one of Casual Magic's most frequent visitors, the great game designer and architect Gavin Verhey to discuss our long relationship, and cool cards from Mystery Booster 3!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support!

    56 min
  4. Episode 346 - Deckbuilding Braintrust

    Season 6, Episode 346

    Show notes

    This week I wanted to bring back my twin kings of deck techs, EK and Commander Mechanic, for one last discussion about building philosophy and Jandor!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support!

    1 hr
  5. Episode 345 - SaffronOlive

    Season 6, Episode 345

    Show notes

    This week we're rejoined by my dear friend, the immensely popular content creator SaffronOlive as we talk about the future of Magic, and how to reimagine deckbuilding.

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and sleeves and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support.

    59 min
  6. Episode 344 - Kyle Simmons of Bastille

    Season 6, Episode 344

    Show notes

    This episode I am joined by Kyle Simmons, keyboardist for the indie band Bastille! We nerd out about Commander and his band, of which I am a huge fan.

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and sleeves and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support.

    1 hr 6 min
  7. Episode 343 - Brandon Sanderson

    Season 6, Episode 343

    Show notes

    This week, we are joined by the greatest modern fantasy author Brandon Sanderson to talk about his works and his relationship with Magic!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and sleeves and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support.

    1 hr 2 min
  8. Episode 342 - Marshall Sutcliffe

    Season 6, Episode 342

    Show notes

    One last time with the greatest podcaster in Magic, Marshall Sutcliffe! We talk about how we stay engaged and in love with Magic and the state of Limited in the world of Commander.

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and sleeves and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support.

    56 min
  9. Episode 341 - ToffelMTG

    Season 6, Episode 341

    Show notes

    This time I am joined by Pro Tour champ, content creator, and all around delightful human Thoralf Severin, aka Toffel. We talk about playing Magic in Germany, winning tournaments, and playing as much magic as you can.

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support.

    1 hr
  10. Episode 340 - Nicole Dubin

    Season 6, Episode 340

    Show notes

    This week I'm joined by Pro Tour Competitor Nicole Dubin to discuss finding your place with competitive magic, and how to build a better magic-life balance.

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 14 min
  11. Casual Magic - Summer Break

    Season 6, Episode 339

    Show notes

    Casual Magic is on break for a week or two while I am off on vacation with the family! See you soon!

    1 min
  12. Episode 339 - Christian of Chad Magic

    Season 6, Episode 339

    Show notes

    This week I am joined by Christian of the UK collective Chad Magic, and we discuss community, content, and MagicCon Amsterdam!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 2 min
  13. Episode 338 - Henry GIlbert

    Season 6, Episode 338

    Show notes

    This week I'm joined by my old friend and cohost of the popular Talking Simpsons podcast, Henry Gilbert, to talk about Magic and Simpsons!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 3 min
  14. Episode 337 - Thomas Girard

    Season 6, Episode 337

    Show notes

    This week we chat with Thomas Girard, a Canadian pro from the dawn of the game to talk about the earliest Pro Tours! Incredibly cool memories from Necro winter and playing in the 90s as a pro at the age of 14.

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 1 min
  15. Episode 336 - Usman Jamil and Cube

    Season 6, Episode 336

    Show notes

    This episode we are joined by Usman Jamil, one of the grandmasters of Cube design, to talk about one of the coolest ways to play Magic!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 9 min
  16. Episode 335 - Brian David Gilbert

    Season 6, Episode 335

    Show notes

    This week on Casual Magic I'm joined by comedian, actor, and video producer Brian David Gilbert!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    47 min
  17. Episode 334 - Nick Floyd

    Season 6, Episode 334

    Show notes

    This time we have a true casual legend in the house, Nick Floyd, the creator of Dandan!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 1 min
  18. Episode 333 - Jean-Emmanuel Depraz

    Season 6, Episode 333

    Show notes

    This episode I'm joined by World Champion Jean-Emmanuel Depraz to discuss what its like playing at the highest levels and dealing with anxiety and imposter syndrome, and what it was like to make his own card!

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases, and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 18 min
  19. Episode 332 - Richard Kane Ferguson

    Season 6, Episode 332

    Show notes

    This time, I am blessed to talk to one of the most beloved artists in Magic the Gathering history, Richard Kane Ferguson. He is going to be launching a kickstarter on June 10th, and you can check it out here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rkftokens/richard-kane-fergusons-tokens-and-playmats

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support!

    52 min
  20. Episode 331 - David K Wilson

    Season 6, Episode 331

    Show notes

    This week we're joined by David K Wilson, director of the forthcoming documentary The Gathering Is The Magic! We discuss the stories and communities that make this game great, and talk about the making of the film. You can check out the Kickstarter here for more details and late pledges! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/391665896/the-gathering-is-the-magic

    Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons at https://www.patreon.com/shivamb. thank you all for your support!

    1 hr 7 min

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