Sugar Scrubs Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode, we’re looking back at The Cards That Made Us—the ones that hooked us into the game, the ones that nearly made us quit, and the ones that reflect who we are now, both as players and people. It’s a reflection on growth, identity, and how cardboard can unexpectedly shape community and connection. In What’s Your Flavor, our signature game show segment, we take a heartfel...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we take on a heated topic for gamers and creators alike: the ethics of content creators and the question of, "Who Owns the Meta?" As the MTG community grows and content creators become more influential, we examine the fine line between inspiration and imitation. Is it the creators who innovate, the players who popularize, or s...

Send us Fan Mail We hopped on a plane and crossed the country to MagicCon Chicago! After a slow thaw, Bones is finally feeling warmed enough and ready to recap our highlights from the weekend.  From cosplay, to unknown events, to our very first Community Panel of What's Your Flavor, this was a trip to remember. If we missed you in Chicago, not to worry cause we brought a little of the live pa...

Send us Fan Mail Bones' cosplay crunch strikes again but I was able to steal here away for a fantastic conversation on the role of Player Agency in MTG. Every person who sits down to play wants to have an impact on the game. As a new player, how do we communicate as to feel seen and heard by others at the table? And for my fellow experienced players, how are we holding space for new players t...

Send us Fan Mail Sweet & simple, Bones and I kick back with a cup of tea to recap highlights from 2024 and take a look into what we can expect from WOTC's upcoming sets as well as Calavera Creations. I finally unveiled a "What's Your Flavor?" I've been saving for quite a while. Let's see if you can do better than Bones in this episode!  --- Big thanks to Jake B fo...

Send us Fan Mail How can experienced players guide new ones through the overwhelming world of MTG while keeping it fun and engaging? Bones and I discuss strategies for making the game approachable, whether it’s simplifying mechanics, picking beginner-friendly formats like Jumpstart. We also explore how mentorship can help build stronger communities and friendships within the Commander format. ---...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are continuing the conversation of deckbuilding this time talking about staples in edh. How can staples inform new players as well as limit creativity in our abilities as Magic players. Staples often come at a premium, does that mean I should proxy? Bones and I take a look at the role of powerful cards in Magic: the Gathering and how we can approach them as casual pla...

Send us Fan Mail We're officially back baby! After some well earned self-care and decompression following the MagicCon Las Vegas Convention and 2024 Cosplay Grand Championship, Bones and I returned to the mics to discuss the calamity that was Vegas prep and Bones on stage. A huge shoutout to Jake B for out sick new artwork. You can check him and his art out at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/ ---...

Send us Fan Mail Bones is back!!! I was able to steal Bones attention away from Cosplay crafting to record an episode celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and discuss the significance of representation of cultures in MTG. --- Rewards of Diversity - Tracking the Representation of Diversity in MTG | ChannelFireball: For The Best Card Game Content --- Bear Claymore' Sylvan Scholars | Competitive...

Send us Fan Mail A short but sweet episode. A quick announcement followed by a message from me directly to you listeners. Bones is out so in this short solo conversation, I tackle the concept of seeking balance in self-care, passions, and responsibilities. No What's your Flavor but a Sugar Scrub moment to celebrate the beginning for Hispanic Cultural Hertiage month. Thank you and stay tuned i...

Send us Fan Mail Bones and I have travelled across the country from Vegas to Chicago attending MagicCons but this week we attended our very first CommandFest in LA hosted by Laughing Dragon. She was invited as a community guest and I tagged along as an average scrub. In this episode we share our experiences at LDXP and offer some insight into the difference between these play focused events at Com...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a fan of anime you'll be all to familiar with our mid season review, where Bones and I look back on the past 6 months and reflect on the podcast so far. The origins of the Sugar Scrubs podcast, our favorite episodes, and things we've learned about the cast itself along the way. I added a bonus card to this episode's What's your Flavor, and a suga...

Send us Fan Mail Culture, mythology, pop-culture, and media, Magic the gathering has been a reflection of our society throughout its printing. In this episode we discuss the three stages of change and how to manage our expectations in an ever shifting MTG universe. It’s important to look back at the history of magic to better understand what’s to come. I tried something a little different in this...

Send us Fan Mail The Sugar Scrubs are back at it and this time with another special guest, my Brother! That's right, we aren't talking about the magic set Brother's War but instead my actual brother, a Physical Therapist and non-magic player, offers insights to staying calm under pressure and how to keep your cool both in the midst of competition. This unique and outside perspective...

Send us Fan Mail Fear of Missing Out or FOMO is real with MagicCon events, new set releases, and collector opportunities constantly on the Horizon. How do new and long time players alike handle when the opportunity is so enticing? We take a look at how we have experienced and handle the social pressures as a content creator and a casual player of Magic: the Gathering. I throw Bones a curve ball wi...

Send us Fan Mail In celebration of 10 episodes of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we wanted to share something...our very first guest on the cast, Amy the Nissa to our Chandra! The Gruul Friends are back together both in canon and in real life as fellow cosplayer and long time friend Amy B sits down and shares a bit of history both in getting started with magic as well as how our friendship has evolved...

Send us Fan Mail Bones brings an episode topic to the mic as we discuss mental health and how it can be effected by Neurodivergence in the MTG community. "Spicey Brain" as she calls it, effects many players and the communication strife that follows when we as players operate on different wavelengths. NGL, I learned something new about my partner on this one, as one does when we hold spac...

Send us Fan Mail Seeking growth sometimes means stepping away from the normal and trying new things. Bones and I take a look at a lesser discussed format in Limited and what we can learn by playing 1v1 non-constructed formats. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane to our first regularly drafted set in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Another round of "What's that Flavor", let's see...

Send us Fan Mail MTG isn't the only WOTC IP in discussion in this weeks episode of the Sugar Scrub Podcast. Bones and I crack open our DnD resources to discuss how we can better hold space for the "Rule 0" Conversation and play with intention. We discuss alternative ways of playing multiplayer as well as some recommendations for our current favorite boardgames beyond MTG. I Fixed th...

Send us Fan Mail Seeking balance is important so Bones and I take a step back and discuss how online tools have shaped the way we connect with others and how we play the game of MTG. From online platforms to deckteching resources and card databases, there's no limit to how you connect with others. Back to the OG format of " What's Your Flavor"  and a sugarscrub moment that we h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast , we're exploring more serious and heartfelt conversations about the experience of women in Magic: The Gathering, with April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. From questioning assumptions to creating safe spaces for women and female-presenting players, come along as we chat about making the MTG community safer and more welcoming...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode takes a look at the process of building MTG decks as a form of self-expression. See a new commander and not sure where to start, or have an old deck lying around that just isn’t much fun to play? We discuss how our decks have evolved from a collection of cards to something more meaningful as a representation of who we are as players, and people. Another round of “W...

Send us Fan Mail Bones and I return home from MagicCon Chicago with some exciting news. Conventions of all types offer a wonderous opportunity to meet new friends, discover new aspects of nerdom, and seek growth in what you care most. Play along with another game of "What's your Flavor" as Bones attempts to guess the color identity of cards based on flavor text alone. This time with...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dive into how a new player might seek a new Local Game Store, your home away from home to play Magic: The Gathering. Highlighting the importance of creating a safe space where everyone feels accepted and value, as well as shared experiences of how we discovered our fellow nerd group, fostering new avenues of interaction. Play along with another game of "What&apo...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we are discussing the experience of new players as well as how to be more accommodating as an established player for those who are just getting started. Show Notes: Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Phoenix Fan Fusion: https://www.tiktok.com/@calavera_cosplay/video/7157503714343849262?is_from_webapp=1&sender_devi...