Podcast

Eternal Witnesses

Games, Leisure

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

  1. 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:

    If you want to find all our links, including to our merch store, check out EWCast.com

    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!

    1 hr 25 min
  2. 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

    1 hr 18 min
  3. 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

    1 hr 21 min
  4. 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

    1 hr 5 min
  5. 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

    1 hr 4 min
  6. 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

    1 hr 8 min
  7. 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

    1 hr 20 min
  8. 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

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    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

    53 min
  9. 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

    1 hr 22 min
  10. 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

    47 min
  11. 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

    1 hr 5 min
  12. 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

    1 hr
  13. 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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    and if you want more eternal magic: the gathering, find more of us at EWCast.com

    1 hr 2 min
  14. 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

    Doomsday Video

    Youtube

    Twitter

    Bluesky

    Twitch

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    1 hr 13 min
  15. 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

    And don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe.

    And you can find all our links at EWCast.com

    1 hr 5 min
  16. 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 11 min
  17. 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.

    1 hr 1 min
  18. 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.

    1 hr 1 min
  19. 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

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    1 hr 4 min
  20. 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

    1 hr 4 min