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IMG ARENA

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Welcome to our brand-new podcast where we will be lifting the lid on all things IMG ARENA. From who we are to what we’re doing, each episode will shine a light on individuals from across the business. Listen along to the candid conversations with our host, and key member of the IMG ARENA family, Stephanie Williams. This series aims to highlight what the business is doing, discuss the challenges we’ve faced and the laughs we’ve had along the way. Most importantly, we hope the conversations br ...
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Yo! MTG Taps!

Joey Pasco, Joe Panuska

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YMTGT is back! As of 2019, Joey and bigheadjoe have reunited and are releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. Join us as we discuss Standard, Pioneer, Modern, and the latest exciting news in Magic: the Gathering, MTGO, and MTG Arena. For more info about YMTGT, click here. YMTGT is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use promo code YO5 to save 5% off your next order! Yo! MTG Taps! is also sponsored by Cardhoarder.com, our go-to source for Magic Online singles. Be sure to check out the Card ...
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In this month's episode we are talking to the leader of IMG ARENA, Freddie Longe. Freddie formed what was formally known as IMG Gaming back in 2012 and has been the guiding force behind the business for the past ten years. We talk to him about how he started his career at IMG and how he created the idea of the business that we know today as IMG ARE…
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This week we are talking to Nick Glenday, Tina Ngondo and Andre Harrison who all work across IMG and who all have hidden talents! Those hidden talents range from being silver medal winning American football coaches to film directors to actors, pilots, singers and artists. We will be learning how they got introduced to their talents, challenges and …
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Welcome to another episode of the IMG ARENA podcast! This week we are taking a little trip over to Sweden as host Steph will be talking with the co-founders of Signality who are based over in Linköping. Co-founder Mikael Rousson words, "Signality was born from the drive of changing sports at a fundamental level using computer vision and artificial …
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Welcome to episode 4 of the IMG ARENA Podcast series! This month we are talking to some of the Technology Team. We hear from Principal Security Engineer, Val Botnari, Lead Developer, Les Cochrane, and Senior Software Developer, Alessio Marucci - also within Les’ VGT Team (listen to hear all about who the VGT team are!). As usual we start the episod…
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Welcome to episode 3 of the IMG ARENA Podcast series! Who remembers their first job? Well, this month’s episode is all about first jobs and grad schemes. We hear from Ariane Power who is the Events Executive within the Marketing Team, Ed Felton who is a Research and Data Analyst in the Rights Team and finally John Medina who is currently on our new…
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Welcome to episode 2 of our IMG ARENA Podcast. In this episode we will be talking about what it is like being a remote worker and we will be discussing this topic with three of our team who are dotted all around the world – Seamus Hili joins us from New York, Simon Munsamy is in South Africa and Dongzheng Peh is in Singapore. We hear what it really…
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Welcome to the first episode in our brand-new podcast series all about IMG ARENA! In this episode we’re speaking to a few people who were there right at the beginning of our story, as well as a couple of newbies. We kicked off our new series by recording the episode in our London office with Freddie Tibbles from Technology, Andrew Corser from Sales…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe announce the end of this season of the show. They talk about the state of constructed Magic, the future of paper Magic and Companions, and reflect on their experiences since bringing the show back. Info on Historic Anthology III Check out the new fan-made…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the deaths of the Planeswalker Points website and Constructed Magic. Joking, but we do talk about Ikoria Limited and Companions in Constructed. Sunsetting Planeswalker Points How to export your Planeswalker Points history as a .csv file! "Let's Al…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe dive into the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths spoiler, discussing their favorite cards and mechanics. Also, they make a bunch of references to things that came out before you were born. "Cool, But Rude" by Michael Jesus Flores "Sea-Dasher Octopus Is Much Better…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the short and long term impacts of COVID-19, both on Magic the Gathering as a whole as well as on their own lives. Then they explain all of the ways the game is shifting online at this time. Finally, they discuss some decks they are playing and th…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bhj talk about bans: Why there's so much ban chatter these days, whether it's warranted, and why it has become the new normal. Then they give their predictions for Monday's upcoming B&R announcement. Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot]…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week bigheadjoe is joined by Lawson Zandi as Joey convalesces to discuss Worlds, Mono Black Devotion in Standard, Niv to Light in Pioneer, and the Hunter Burton Memorial Open in Dallas (technically Hurst but no one knows what that means) March 28th and 29th! Magic World Championsh…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! TThis week Joey and bigheadjoe dig through the results of Players Tours Brussels and Nagoya, which I guess they are calling Players Tours Europe and Asia-Pacific, respectively. Whatever. We cast a watchful eye upon the Dimir Inverter deck especially, just as the pro players and WotC wi…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe lament the changes to the banned and restricted list in Modern and reflect upon their reactions to said changes. January 13, 2020 Banned and Restricted Announcement INTERPLANAR BEACON: Check out the Midweek Metagame podcast! Featuring music by Spruke Cont…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! Joey and bhj discuss their satisfaction with the current state of Pioneer and the decks they’re excited about. Then they dig into some notable cards previewed so far from Theros: Beyond Death! “Chonky” Red - Harry MTG Pioneer challenge Top 8 video U/W Control in Pioneer Nassif's versio…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe dig into Theros: Beyond Death UGH PREVIEWS I GUESS EVEN THOUGH I REALLY WANT TO STILL CALL THEM SPOILERS (we don't do unofficial spoilers on the show!), then talk about the Banned and Restricted updates and what they mean for Pioneer specifically, and com…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe are joined by long time friend of the show and writer for CoolStuffInc.com (and yes bhj also the guy who did the MTG Metagame blog) Jonathan Medina! They discuss the Mythic Championship from this past weekend and their favorite decks in Standard currently…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon!Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bhj speculate on the newly-announced product from Wizards, "Secret Lair." After discussing the recent bannings in both Standard and Pioneer, they take a look at some of the top Pioneer lists from the SCG Invitational, and then are joined by Vorthos Mike Linnemann to …
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Support YMTGT on Patreon!Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bhj do a brief breakdown of Simic Whirza in Modern, and dig a bit into Pioneer, including reactions to last Monday's bans and predictions for the immediate future of the format. Then they discuss alternative solutions for fixing a broken Standard that don't involve b…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon!Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the results of Mythic Championship V, the Banned and Restricted announcement, and the potential state of Standard post-Field of the Dead. Then they talk briefly about the new Pioneer format. No flips just fists. OCTOBER 21, 2019 BANNED AND RESTRICT…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon!Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bhj briefly discuss their Eldraine prerelease experiences and their current Standard/Modern decks before taking a deep dive into the history of bans in Magic: the Gathering, and the possible reasons for the recent sharp increase in demands for bans in Standard and Mo…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! Download the Decked Builder app here! This week Joey and bigheadjoe basically ignore the fact that it's the 10 year anniversary of the first episode of Yo! MTG Taps! and dive right into Throne of Eldraine spoilers for the whole show. Faerie Tale Theatre - S01E01 - The Tale of the Frog Prince Featuring music by Spruke Conta…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon!Download the Decked Builder app here! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe speculate on what the announcement for the next year of set names means for the future of Standard (and our wallets), the changes to the Historic format on MTG Arena, and then dive into Throne of Eldraine spoilers! (but not that quickly!) "MTG is Returning…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bhj discuss the sweeping Banned and Restricted announcements and what they mean for their respective formats. Then they discuss results and drama from Magic Fest Las Vegas! Download the Decked Builder app here! August 26th 2019 Banned and Restricted Announcement Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at y…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss "The Future of Magic Esports" according to the eponymous article from magic.gg (which came out just as we were about to record and left us scrambling a bit). Then, we brought the hammers to Modern early in a new Fringe Division segment. Finally, we discussed what we expect the upcomin…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the results of Mythic Championship IV - Barcelona (which if it were following horror movie sequel conventions would have been in space), then they debate whether or not banning just Bridge and not also Hogaak was a mistake. Finally, bhj reveals his controversial opinion on MTG Arena. …
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bhj speculate on the newly released info for the Fall set Throne of Eldraine, then discuss post-Core Set 2020 Standard, post-Bridge from Below banning Modern, and post-tilt coping mechanisms. Download the Decked Builder app here! INTERPLANAR BEACON - Check out the Control Freak podcast! (Featuring an in…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe planned on mainly talking about the Banned and Restricted announcement and Core Set 2020 spoilers (and they did), but really spent a long time trying to decide if Arena is worth the grind or not. SPOILER WARNING: They are not sure. Welcome YMTGT's newest sponsor, Decked Builder! INTERPLANAR B…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week Joey and bhj introduce their new Fringe Division segment with phenomenal music by The Phenomenal Ryan Germor, talk about the state of Modern now that Hogaak has taken over, and briefly discuss bhj's brief, miserable MCQ performance. Finally, they break down the first wave of Core Set 2020 spoilers, and incidental…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bhj welcome Cardhoarder as a new co-sponsor of the show, and introduce their new Fringe Division segment. Then they break down the details of the Red Bull Untapped tournament series, the London Mulligan going into effect with the release of Core Set 2020, and the just-announced Magic: the Gathering cart…
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Support YMTGT on Patreon! This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss why the most recent Banned and Restricted Announcement was mostly a non-event (unless you play Pauper), and discuss why Standard is currently a "Brewer's Paradise." Finally, they run out of time for Modern Horizons spoilers, and decide to dedicate the entire next episode to them! May …
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This week Joey and bhj discuss the results of #MythicChampionship2 London, including the London Mulligan, Yuuya Watanabe's DQ, and Neoform combo. BHJ vents about the power of the Gods in #MTGWAR Sealed. Then they talk about the results of #SCGRich and their Standard brews so far! LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Pr…
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This week Joey and bigheadjoe discuss what they expect to see at Mythic Championship II: London and break down their top 10 favorite cards from #MTGWAR War of the Spark! LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Support YMTGT on Patreon! "Top 8 Exciting Ways to Amass Your Ar…
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This week Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the Mythic Invitational, bhj's hatred of Esper Control (as the pilot for a change!), and #MTGWAR War of the Spark spoilers! (Yes we call them "spoilers" not "previews" now and forever, Amen.) OH YEAH AND DID YOU KNOW THEY MADE A WAR OF THE SPARK NOVEL? LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.c…
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This week Joey and bigheadjoe push back against the constant demands for bans in Modern, then immediately pull a swerve and call for the banning of Manamorphose. Next, they try to wrap their heads around why anyone would ever play Serum Powder. Finally, they discuss Duo Standard headed into this weekend's Mythic Invitational. LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! i…
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Joey and bigheadjoe announce their new sponsorship with CoolStuffInc.com! Then they discuss War of the Spark, #GPLA, Modern Horizons' potential impact on the Banned and Restricted List, and Avril Lavigne. LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Register for this Saturday's…
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Joey and bigheadjoe discuss Autumn Burchett's historic Mythic Championship win. bigheadjoe directly addresses anyone who might have a f***ing problem with that. They continue to lament the lack of Grand Prix coverage (because it IS a big deal!). Then they attempt to decode the new qualification system for the Mythic Championships, and speculate wil…
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Joey and bigheadjoe discuss their experiences at #SCGBALT and #SCGDFW, including Joey's seismic Modern shift and bhj's usual Standard shenanigans. Also, bhj finds out that Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Bloodbraid Elf were both unbanned a year ago. LINKS: "We Might Be Two Weeks Away From The Biggest Modern Rally Ever" by Chas Andres (SCG Premium) FEBR…
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Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the dea(r)th of Limited Grand Prix coverage at #GPNJ, their #MTGRNA Prerelease experiences, the importance of holding priority on #MTGArena, and our first impressions of Standard, including the results from #SCGINDY #HASHBROWN LINKS: Grump Prix Drama Coverage from Hipsters of the Coast Check Out This Mono Red Phoenix Dec…
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Joey and bigheadjoe get together to talk about their Top 10 cards from Ravnica Allegiance! LINKS: MTG Arena State of the Beta Ravnica Allegiance prerelease codes The Twenty-Six Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Mono-Red by Mike Flores Commander Crush: Prime Speaker Vannifar by Jonathan Medina Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gm…
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Joey and bigheadjoe are back to discuss some of their experiences with the MTG Arena software. • MTG Arena - Known Issues BBD’s Arena Articles • How to Get the Best Bang for your Buck on MTG Arena • What the Best-of-One Metagame Means for MTG Arena Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgta…
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Joey and BHJ get together to talk about MTG Arena and all the changes to Magic coming in 2019. Is BHJ contemplating a return to competitive play? Magic Pro League roster: https://magic.wizards.com/en/magic-pro-league MTG Arena eSports announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/competitive-magic Brandon Sanderson's MTG novella, Children of the Namel…
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This week, Stephen and bigheadjoe discuss the Modern bannings (and unbannings!). Then they talk about Stephen's prerelease experience before returning for a late night rundown of their first Shadows Over Innistrad draft. Support Yo! MTG Taps!Joey Pasco, Joe Panuska
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This week, Stephen and bigheadjoe are joined by Jeff Zandi to discuss the Hunter Burton Memorial Open. Then bigheadjoe interviews Zac Elsik, winner of said Open. Finally bhj, Stephen, and Jeff take a look at the full Shadows Over Innistrad spoiler. Support Yo! MTG Taps!Joey Pasco, Joe Panuska
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