Podcast
Eternal Witnesses
This Bi-weekly podcast features two good friends and long time competitors Dan Atkins and Michael Mapson discussing the various eternal constructed mtg formats.
- Episodes
- 30
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 5 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
30 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 25 min
Ep 30 | The Last One Before Eternal Weekend
Show notes
Sorry for the delay on this one.
The title says it all! There's less than a week to go before the North American Eternal Weekend is here. Join us as we cover last minute meta shifts, our final thoughts and preparations, and a few listener questions. And if you see us in Pittsburgh this weekend, please come say hi!
And checkout the following to support us:
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If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses5" to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, ManaPool has quickly become our favorite place to shop. Please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
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1 hr 18 min
Ep 29 | Metagame Updates Before Eternal Weekend
Show notes
Eternal Weekend is getting closer! This week we follow up on conversation about Reality Fracture cards, highlighting a few that we missed and then discuss the metagame as we near the biggest Legacy event of the year. DMV Invitational decklists:https://dmvlegacyleague.com/event/e34373e5-0c58-4b48-b56a-3e8810c6f083If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses4" to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, ManaPool has quickly become our favorite place to shop. Please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Find more of us at EWCast.com
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1 hr 21 min
Ep 28 | Fracturing Reality Ahead of Eternal Weekend
Show notes
https://topdeck.gg/deck/mtg-legacy-1k-proxy-friendly-17/jOdPDDe96UYhLrcqJskePwOaMX82It's that time of year again! We're almost upon everyone's favorite holiday: Eternal Weekend. Come join us as we talk more about how we're prepping for the event and discuss which cards from Reality Fracture we think have a shot at showing up.
Dan's Esper Vial: https://topdeck.gg/deck/mtg-legacy-1k-proxy-friendly-17/jOdPDDe96UYhLrcqJskePwOaMX82
Dan's Birthing Ritual 5-0: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7961513#paper
Mapson's 5-0:https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7964712#paper
If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses4" to save on your rental subscription.
If you need paper cards, ManaPool has quickly become our favorite place to shop. Please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
Find more of us at EWCast.com
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1 hr 5 min
Ep 27 | Crunch Time for Modern RC's and Eternal Weekend!
Show notes
The modern Regional Championships start this week. We take some time to talk over the two recent modern Spotlight Series events and general thoughts on the shape of Modern right now. We let you know what decks we like, don't like and why, for some last minute thoughts. It's also time to start getting ready for Eternal Weekend so we discuss our past prep, and where we are starting off for this year. Eternal Weekend talk starts at 37:52.If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses4" to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, ManaPool has quickly become our favorite place to shop. Please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Find more of us at EWCast.com
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1 hr 4 min
EP 26 | Double Top 8 at BCDL!
Show notes
We played a lot of Magic over the last two weekends. Come hear about Dan's first ever Vintage event. Then hear about our trip to Columbus to play in Mapson's favorite event, Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy, where we both top 8'd on Sunday.You'll be able to find VODs for BCDL once they are posted at https://www.youtube.com/@buffalochickendiplegacy/videosShoutout to @BoshNRoll for top 8'ing back to back days and winning the Sunday Event. Check out his tournament report here: https://youtu.be/YwXXsgUyT3g?si=fK3oRPZS4wEphS9EShoutout to @whiffypenguin for keeping us company, making this week's thumbnail, and recording with Mapson's Yorion Cam deck for this weekend. And a final shoutout to @einstein9998 and his video on how to play Aluren online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9M4qUddQ4gIf you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses3" to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, ManaPool has quickly become our favorite place to shop. Please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Find more of us at EWCast.com
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1 hr 8 min
ep 25 | Crashing Cars and PT Top 8's w/ Timo bertram
Show notes
This week we have a nice little two part episode. We start off by discussing the August 10th banned and restricted update, a little about our upcoming events, and then finish with an interview featuring Timo Bertram who just top 8'd Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes with his trusty Boros Energy deck!
Interview starts at 27:37
If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses3" to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses of Timo at https://x.com/BertramTimo?s=20Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Find more of us at EWCast.com
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1 hr 20 min
Ep 24 | What is this (Pre)Modern
Show notes
This week Mapson went on vacation, so we talked about Premodern! Dan brings on premodern enthusiast Romario to teach him about the format.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Find more of us at EWCast.comIf you want to get into Magic Online, please use our ManaTraders code "eternalwitnesses2" to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnessesRomario's Pages:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIGexYwMWcM6KA3_AureMQw Podcast: Legacy Small Talk on all platformsWant to learn more about Premodern: premodernmagic.com
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53 min
Ep 23 | Broken Cars & PT Predictions
Show notes
This week we start by talking about a few recent modern events and the upcoming pro tour before discussing the results of the myriad of Legacy events and our evolving feelings on everybody's favorite car.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro (featuring 100% more kittens)
07:00 -Modern
14:00 - Legacy
Don't forget to like, comment, and/or subscribe. It only takes a second and really helps us grow. Also find more of us including our merch store at EWCast.com
If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our manatraders code "Eternal_Witnesses1 " to save on your rental subscription.
If you need paper cards, please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses
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1 hr 22 min
Ep 22 | Is Marvel Taking Over Magic
Show notes
Sorry for the delay on this one. Marvel Super Heroes is here and its making its effect known on Marvel and Legacy. This week, we talk not just about the Fantasticar but every MSH card that is seeing play in modern, legacy, and vintageDon't forget to like, comment, and/or subscribe. It only takes a second and really helps us grow. Also find more of us including our merch store at EWCast.comIf you want to get into Magic Online, please use our manatraders code "Eternal_Witnesses1 " to save on your rental subscription. If you need paper cards, please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses
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47 min
Ep. 21 | The Art of Finding Joy in Magic (& Rollercoasters)
Show notes
In this format agnostic continuation to the last episode the Witnesses discuss how to still find joy in magic, even when you're not winning. Hopefully this episode can help improve both your mindset and your day. And don't worry we'll be back to more format specific conversation next time!
Don't forget to like, comment, and/or subscribe. It only takes a second and really helps us grow. also find more of us at EWCast.com
If you want to get into Magic Online, please use our manatraders code "Eternal_Witnesses " to save on your rental subscription.
If you need paper cards, please use our ManaPool affiliate link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnesses
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1 hr 5 min
Ep. 20 | Getting Better is Hard!
Show notes
This week we discuss our lackluster Magic performance, what we've learned from it, and what we plan to do about it. Also we tackle what the Modern and Legacy formats look like before ending with Mapson's prep (or lack thereof) for one of the biggest Vintage events of the year.Jadine's Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/learning-when-to-blink-in-magic-games/If you want to support us check out the following places:-Follow us and find all our stuff at EWcast.com-Getting into MTGO? Use our Manatraders coupon code: EternalWitnesses1-Need the last few cards for your deck in paper. Check out Manapool using our link: https://manapool.com/?ref=eternal_witnessesDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Additional assets provided by Pixabay
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1 hr
Ep. 19 | A Shocking BnR Update
Show notes
Magic: the Gathering has had some changes! This week the Witnesses discuss a very exciting Banned and Restricted update. Spoiler: They are very excited for this post ban/unban world and curious to see how both Modern and Legacy adapt to these changes.
00:00 Intro and Tournament Recap
25:50 Banned and Restricted Announcement (legacy)
36:50 Banned and Restricted Announcement (legacy)
58:00: Reminder about BCDL
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BCDL registration: https://topdeck.gg/event/buffalo-chicken-dip-legacy-open-5
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Find more of us at EWCast.comAdditional assets provided by Pixabay
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1 hr 2 min
Ep. 18: SoS, Eternal Weekend, and BCDL Updates!
Show notes
This week Dan is away but fear not. Mapson pulled in the head cluck of Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy, Rob Wilson. They discuss the effect Secrets of Strixhaven has had on modern, legacy, and vintage mtg. They also discuss the recent Eternal Weekend Announcement, and last but certainly not least, Rob announces the next BCDL open!
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1 hr 13 min
Ep. 17: hARAIN Enters a Flow State
Show notes
In this episode the Witnesses are joined by popular streamer and recent youtuber Evran aka hARAIN. hARAIN shares his journey into creating YouTube content about Magic: The Gathering. The conversation offers insights into the culture of Magic, the challenges of streaming and content creation, and a lot of laughs.
Find more of Harain at
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And if you want to try Manatraders, please use our coupon code "EternalWitnesses" to save 10% (Coupon code may change over time, please check recent videos for most up to date codes)
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1 hr 5 min
Ep. 16: How To Win Your Modern RCQ w/YungDingo
Show notes
The Witnesses are joined once more by popular Twitch Streamer YungDingo! This episode features a deep dive into the current Modern metagame, focusing on the top decks, and how to approach beating them for the upcoming RCQ season.
Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction
09:24 Boros Energy
10:05 Jeskai Blink
14:08 Affinity
21:07 Ruby Storm
25:46 Amulet Titan
32:21 Eldrazi Tron
36:28 Goryo's Vengeance
38:52 Neoform
41:45 Domain Zoo
45:10 Prowess
49:20 Belcher
53:56 Other decks to watch
Links to Dingo
Twitter - https://twitter.com/youngdingo
Twitch - https://twitch.tv/youngdingo
YouTube - https://youtube.com/at/youngdingo
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And you can find all our links at EWCast.com
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1 hr 11 min
Ep. 15: Turtle' Gone Wild!
Show notes
There's a lot to talk about this week. There's a new set that's shaking things up in Modern, Legacy, and even Vintage (though we forgot to touch on the last one) and a ton of recent events to discuss!
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1 hr 1 min
Ep. 14: No Ban List Modern 101
Episode 14
Show notes
The witnesses take a bit of a departure this week to cover MTGO's hot new format: No Ban List Modern
The format definitely isn't for everyone but we highly recommend if you like eternal formats , you know, like Modern, Legacy, or Vintage, that you go ahead and give this silly format a go.
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1 hr 1 min
Ep. 13: We're Back!...Sorta
Episode 13
Show notes
After a bit of a hiatus, the Witnesses are back to cover this weekends Legacy and Modern Showcase challenges! Also Mark has a very important announcement to make. Also they're joined by their friend Dan. Say "hi" to Dan.
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1 hr 4 min
Ep. 12: Judge!!! feat: Garrison Fogt
Show notes
This week the Witnesses don't focus on any particular formats and instead invited notable judge Garrison Fogt on to to talk about the recent World Championship controversy and help answer some general judge related questions.
Find Garrison at:
https://x.com/HanweirGarrison?s=20https://bsky.app/profile/hanweirgarrison.bsky.social
Find us at: EWCast.com
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1 hr 4 min
Ep. 11: Legacy Bans and RC Vegas Recap w/ Kelvin Wallace
Show notes
Sorry for the delay but we're back!
This week the Witnesses are joined by 2024 EW Champion, Kelvin Wallace, to go over the recent Legacy BNR Update and their performances at the Regional Championship in las Vegas.
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Follow Kelvin at https://x.com/kjwallace18
Shoutout to OptimusTomTV and his excellent breakdown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLb6Vnez0UY&t=2608s
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