Crew3: A Magic Podcast

It's Crew2 again this week, but we've swapped out Chris for Ricky. This week the guys make their Brother's War predictions ahead of spoiler season and discuss what it takes for midrange to find success in Pioneer. It can't just all be Rakdos all the time right?   Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here:...

Some big erratas are on their way! Ruckman and Chris weigh in on if these will shake up the pioneer landscape or just lead to some FNM funsies.   Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12485609#paper Sunday Chall...

On this week's episode the guys throw the usual structure out the window and just relax and talk about what this week's no B&R update means for Pioneer among other things. Thanks for listening!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfi...

The finalized decklists for the Pioneer Challenger decks have been revealed! This week the guys talk about how well they stack up compared to last year's offerings, and go over upgrading them on a budget. Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldf...

 This week the guys take a look at Rakdos decks as far as the eyes can see! Other than that we bring you some helpful tips on preparing for your upcoming Regional Championships.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-chal...

Big apologies for missing last Friday's release, but episode 142 is here now and boy is it a doozy. So buckle up and enjoy.......whatever this episode was.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12473593#pa...

This week Ruckman and Ricky celebrate Ricky's last minute RCQ victory and punching his ticket to Atlanta. From there, they wade through the sea of Rakdos decks in this week's meta update; and then talk about what cards they're picking up from the recently released Dominaria United.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find ou...

It's week 1 of Dominaria United being legal in Pioneer, and it's certainly made a splash. Liliana has already found a home, but what other cards are making a big impact in our favorite format?   Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.c...

On this week's episode the guys say good-bye to the New Capenna Meta Season and wrap up spoiler thoughts for Dominaria United.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12464063#paper Sunday Challenge: https:/...

Dominaria United spoilers are in full force this week, but that's not all the guys have to talk about, as  a certain temporal planeswalker might have finally pushed Mono-Green Devotion past the breaking point? Find out what the guys have to say about it!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.co...

Chris was out sick this week so Ricky and Ruckman take it easy and discuss their recent RCQ performances before breaking down the teaser for Dominaria United.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12456980#pape...

It's a very laid back week on the show as the guys spend half of it not even talking about magic, but we've also got a great guest interview with an awesome new content creator who took down the recent RCQ we played in. So sit back, relax, and half fun. Be sure to check out MentalMisclick!: https://mobile.twitter.com/mmisclick Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com W...

It was a great weekend last week as the boys got together to try and take down a nearby RCQ, so the guys decided to just relax during this week's show and just chat about the current state of the game and tell tales of their RCQ successes and near misses.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.c...

Well, Baldur's Gate 2 spoilers ended which can only mean one thing........Dominaria United Spoilers!!!!! Take a listen to what the guys think of our first look at the cards of Dominaria United.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: Sunday Challenge: Pioneer Leag...

Corporate buyouts, Arena Anthology predictions, banning cards in a format without bans, and vomiting blood? This episode has it all!!!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12439755#paper Sunday Challenge: http...

Not only were there 3 major online events for Pioneer this weekend, including an over 300 player PTQ, but we have new Challenger Decks to talk about! So bare with us while Ruckman is still getting over Covid this week.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Super Qualifier: http...

It is a deck list heavy week on Crew3 this week as we take a look at some of the massive shift in the Pioneer meta game from last week. Be sure to keep up to date as you start prepping for your upcoming RCQ events!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mt...

This week the guys take a look at how the meta is fight back against what seems to be the post-ban boogeyman in Mono-Green Devotion. After that they dish out some helpful tips as players get ready for the return to organized play next weekend!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Satur...

It's a new format this week as the boys checkout all the post ban list hotness. Clearly there were plenty of week one favorites, but one stood out above the rest: Mono-Green Devotion. Ruckman thinks it's too good, Ricky things it's not a problem, and Chris hates seeing his dads fight. Let us know what you think!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to su...

The Crew3 boys cut their week off post Dreamhack Dallas short to discuss the surprise bannings of Winota and Expressive Iteration, before cutting to a pair of great interviews with Cedric Phillips and CGB . If you can please consider donating to translifeline.org they're a wonderful organization that puts members of the trans community in touch with other trans folks to help them through hard...

Looks like Midrange got tired of Hyper Aggro running away with the format and struck back in a big way. Not only did Rakdos Midrange put up multiple top finishes, but we saw some new takes at midrange in the format. Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mt...

It's an explorer themed week on Crew3 as we're discussing the top 10 cards we each want to be added in the first round of Explorer Anthologies. Did your favorite cards make the cut?  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournamen...

A special interview I recorded last week to hold everyone over during our week off. Hope you all enjoy!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzO Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord discord.gg/Wyd...

Despite two big underdog victories in this weekend's major events, the talk of the town in Pioneer is Ledger Shredder. So just how did the guys miss out on the hype for this seemingly multi format all star?  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggo...

A new set has arrived and it's time to see it's initial effect on the Pioneer Format. Is anything that can stop the current onslaught on Mono-Green and Winota? Take a listen and find out!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tou...