MTG Focus

The football season is here but the Focus team stayed up late to keep you up to date with what's going on in the Magic world this week! Brandon and Roberto discuss the controversy of what nickname the BFZ duals should have and their first reactions to some of the new cards!    All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @EAAGonzales

This week the Spikes go over some of the gossip on Social media about the new Dual Lands. They also discuss some helpful ways to support the judges in your community, cover some of the sweet new spoilers for Battle for Zendikar and come to realize Edward will never give up playing control. The Spikes pose an interactive questions in this week's Sharpening the tools and cover another listener submitted Spike Tip! You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

The Focus team introduces the new mechanics that have been released for the Battle for Zendikar set so far and speculate what these cards are going to be worth and what they may not be worth. They want to give you an idea of what the set will look like and what you should and should not be buying.     All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @EAAGonzales

The Spikes return this week with a whole bunch of new stuff going on in the magic community. This week we discuss the BFZ panel at PAX, some new spoilers, what we think of the new Dual lands and we also cover the World Championship. In this week's Sharpening the Tools, we take it back to modern to cover Grixis Twin and get you prepared for your upcoming WMCQ. We also answer a couple of listener submitted questions in this week's Spike Tips. Buckle up, because we're going back to Zendikar! You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

The Focus team digs into the new standard and what we think are the best decks right now. We discuss what makes each deck viable and what decks fit what type of players. Roberto also tells his Juarez story and how he didn't die!     All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @EAAGonzales

The Spike's are coming in hot with this week's tournament reports. Find out how Ed Green did with a new brew at his GPT, and Eric's first South of the Border PPTQ with Abzan Aggro. They also discuss some of the news that happened this week, including the State of Design address, BFZ News, and bring up some interesting observations in this week's Spike Tips. You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

The Focus team talks with owner Eric Freytag of PucaTrade.com to learn more about the site, how they prices cards, and how they ensure customers feel confident using the site. After that, they talk about dedication to Magic and to what extent they go to win a PPTQ.     All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @EAAGonzales

This week marked the last week for the Modern PPTQ season and your Spikes made sure to celebrate it right, with each host in attendance for the last Modern PPTQ of our area! The Spikes go over their tournament reports, how they feel about the modern format and what's coming up in the future for them. If you love Modern, you won't want to miss this one! You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com   Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

Surprise! This week we bring Special Guest, Eric Froehlich on to the podcast. We discuss his recent induction into the Hall of Fame, his Pro Tour experience, what its like to test with the Channel Fireball team, and his experience at GP San Diego.  We also announce our winner of last week's giveaway and have a new listener submitted Spike Tip. You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

The Focus team welcomes New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert! Roberto and him talk about Magic, music and getting married. In the second half, Brandon joins Roberto in talking about the Community Cup, Worlds and other Magic stuff you need to know about!     All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales  

This week Eric covers his PT tournament report, we discuss all the announcements made at the pro tour, as well as the PotY race, hall of fame announcements and even have a giveaway! You gotta listen to this one for details! Make sure you check out the Red Sawyer Woodworks website at www.rsmakes.com and enter the promo code FOCUS on your order to receive 15% off until Aug. 31! This deal is exclusively for our listeners! Follow Red Sawyer Woodworks on Twitter at @RedSawWoodworks You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

The Focus team welcomes PT Origins champion Joel Larsson! Joel tells us his story about winning the Pro Tour and the emotions he experienced. Brandon and Roberto then talk about organized play changes and what they mean to you!     All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales          

On this week's episode, Brandon and Roberto are excited to talk about Pro Tour Origins and Star City Regionals! They talk about what decks to be on the look out for and preview a card from Battle For Zendikar!     All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales          

After a week long hiatus due to some technical difficulties, the Spikes are back! This week Katie Neal of The Girlfriend Bracket podcast joins the Spikes yet again to discuss this week's SCG open, Adrian's PPTQ win and draft some Pro's during our Pro Tour Draft! Find out if Eric is prepared for his first Pro Tour and hear the final words of advice the crew has to give him. Follow Katie Neal on Twitter @meanmugger  You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

This week's episode features Buffalo producer DJ Spruke otherwise known as Bill Boulden! He talks balancing magic, marriage, and music! Roberto and Brandon then talk about MTGO prize payout changes and more MTG Origins!   All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales          

On today's episode, Brandon and Roberto talk the ins and out of Origins sealed and draft to help you win your PPTQ this weekend! They also talk about the changes regarding drawing extra cards and the lack of changes in Modern.    All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales          

That's right, Spikes! The Rage Bear is back! Brandon Remley returns to the show to share his Magic Origins Prerelease stories. This week we cover all of our prerelease adventures, the new Drawing Extra Cards rules, and the banned and restricted announcement.  We also go over a different format to help you grind MTGO Tix and cover another listener submitted Spike Tip. You can submit your Spike Tips and other questions/comments to our email at focusspikes@gmail.com Be sure to like us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mtgfocusspikes Visit the website atMTGFocus.com Follow us on Twitter@MTGFocus_Spikes Eric Sias @MrE234Ed Green @44EdwardWilliam Hendricks @HKisntKoreaAdrian Lopez @bropezpie

Roberto sits down for a one on one with guitarist and writer for the punk/rock band We Came As Romans! With their new self titled album "We Came As Romans" releasing July 24th, Roberto and Joshua talk Magic, making music, and how to achieve your dreams!    All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales      

Roberto and Brandon give you the run down card for card on all the artifacts, lands, and multicolored cards in Origins. Find out what you should and shouldn't play in your prerelease!      All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales      

Roberto and Brandon give you the run down card for card on all the green cards in Origins. Find out what you should and shouldn't play in your prerelease!      All episodes can be found on MTGFocus.com Subscribe to our RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes HERE Facebook: MTG Focus Facebook Twitter: @MTGFocus @RobAJG @RageBearMTG @eaagonzales