In this episode Bryan and Jacob sit down with GPHJ Kevin Desprez and talk about Investigations from a GPHJ perspective. We talk about what information HJs want to know from floor judges, as well as tips and tricks used during investigations by the experts.
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In this episode Bryan and Jacob talk about the policy impacts of Companion, as well as go into more detail than you probably wanted on the rules updates with Ikoria. Were you aware that Sharks are no longer fish? Oops. I just spoiled 12 seconds.
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In the behemoth of an episode Bryan and Jacob discuss the ins and outs of Ikoria. And as long as you are not desperate to hear about how Companion works in subgames or Karn restarts (you’ll have to wait for the Comp Rules Update) we have you covered.
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In this episode Bryan and Jacob learn about MTGMelee, a new web based service that allows running and playing in online MTG Tournaments. The JudgeCast crew sit down with Steve Port and learn the ins-and-outs for Players, TOs, and Judges. Spoilers: It’s pretty slick in at least 6 feet in every direction.
MTGMelee Webpage: https://mtgmelee.com/
MTGMelee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtgmelee
MTGMelee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGMelee/
How to Use MTGMelee : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn0FGtn-V-0
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Join Brogan, Bryan and new host Jacob Milicic (still has that new host smell) in discussing the types of mistakes judges can make and how to deal with them in the event and outside of the event as well. Also, Brogan has an announcement.
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Or “The Cootie Shot” is not an effective Health Care treatment.
In this episode, Brogan and Bryan have special guest Erik Aliff to talk about steps you can take to keep yourself healthy at large events. We also talk about impacts of the CoronaVirus on Magic events. Please note, that while this episode was recorded on March 17th, the situation is rapidly changing in all directions. While editing it was a bit surreal how much had changed in just two to three days.
CDC page on the CoronaVirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
Judge Academy Module on Illness and Large Events : https://judgeacademy.com/courses/illnesses-and-large-events/
Hand Washing Meme generator: https://washyourlyrics.com/
CFBE Online MagicFest news: https://www.cfbevents.com/magicfestonline
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In this episode, Brogan and Bryan go over USC-Aggressive Behavior, Minor and Major. We go over what these penalties are, when to give them, when not to give them, and parts of the human element to consider when dealing with these infractions.
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Burnout in Judges is a real thing. It happens to us at any level, and recognizing it is the first step in preventing it. In this episode we are joined by Canadian Level 3 Jason Wong to discuss Judge Burnout, what can cause it, what it looks like, and what you can do about it.
Also Burnout can target a spell that isn’t blue, it just won’t counter it.
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Oh yeah, Its a new year and a new set!
Brogan and Bryan show their devotion to the new set by escaping their day jobs and delivering you this godly podcast of pseudo-heroic proportions.
We talk about the rules ins and outs of some of your favorite and not so favorite cards from Theros Beyond Death. This is also the podcast where Bryan learns Elspeth has black hair. Who knew?
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For this episode we bring in Jonah Kellman to help us talk about MagicFest Richmond+ and how having a Mythic Championship attached to a GP impacts things. We also discuss Oko fallout, Mystery Boosters, and alterations of lands.
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