JudgeCast

On this episode, we're joined by Charles Featherer, AKA "Dr. Judge" at Un-Set events, about judging local, regular REL events, especially FNM. Whether you're new to judging or old hat, you're sure to learn something from this episode.

In which we discuss each penalty, why they're given for various infractions, and how that applies at Regular vs. Competitive RELs. Disqualification process and FAQ: https://blogs.magicjudges.org/o/disqualification-process/  Toby's April Fools Challenge Flags article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/introducing-challenge-flags-new-approach-appeals-2013-04-01

Join us as we interview Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan Head Judge Jared Sylva! We talk about the prep that goes into the Pro Tour and the way in which it's different from a Grand Prix or other event. Jared has been our guest before! Check out these awesome topics, especially Episode 51. About being an L4, Episode 51: https://judgecast.com/archives/423 About Investigations, Episode 111: https://judgecas...

Jess, Brogan, and Bryan tackle the steps of casting a spell in this concise, evergreen episode. You may want to bookmark this one for your friends that want to become a judge.

Join the team as we discuss new policy updates, new background check requirements for Tournament Organizers, and the new banned and restricted list. Banned and Restricted list - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/january-15-2018-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2018-01-15 Tournament policy documents - https://wpn.wizards.com/en/resources/rules-documents Toby's Policy update Blog...

Prepare yourself for the prerelease! Join Jess, Brogan, and Bryan as they discuss the new mechanic (that's right, just one) in Rivals and some of the more interesting interactions. Full Rivals of Ixalan Release Notes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/rivals-ixalan-release-notes-2018-01-05

In this episode, we discuss what judging was like in 2010 when the first JudgeCast was recorded, and we talk about some of what has changed. Bryan managed to get his hands on a copy of the IPG from 2010, and we also discuss some craziness from that document.

A new Judge can have lots of questions about the Judge program. Brogan, Bryan and Jess try to answer all the questions you have, and even a few you didn't know you had. How do I get a Shirt? What is Judgeapps? How do I find other judges? What is this Code of Conduct I have to agree to? What is that squeaking sound? And many more!! Referenced Links: Judging at Regular - https://judgecast.com/docs J...

CJ Shrader joins us as Brogan hosts JudgeCast's new game show, "Wait, Wait, Don't Spell Me." She asks the team questions about Unstable mechanics and cards, and the team gives their best answer (along with some not so accurate ones).  Check it out! Unstable Release Notes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/unstable-faqawaslfaqpaftidawabiajtbt-2017-11-22

Brogan, Bryan, and Jess break down all the turn-based actions that occur in Magic, even the ones no one knows about! Did you know there are special ones just for the beginning of combat step and the precombat main phase? Other related episodes and stuff mentioned in the show: Steps of a Turn - JudgeCast #52 - https://judgecast.com/archives/425 Combat Phase (more in-depth) - JudgeCast #72 - https:/...

This special bonus episode discusses the new Unstable card Rules Lawyer. In addition, we talk about the alternate art Judge promo version that will be available to judges starting in January!  Have a listen and learn about how Unstable breaks State-Based Actions.

We spent Halloween talking about some of our favorite rules and interactions, both obscure and intricate. What's yours?

This episode we tackle special actions in the Comp Rules. They're not just for Leonin Arbiter anymore! Other rules episodes we referenced: Steps of casting a spell (JC #71) https://judgecast.com/archives/531 Morph (JC #99) https://judgecast.com/archives/707 State-Based Actions (JC #147) https://judgecast.com/archives/974

The JudgeCast crew spent the weekend at GP Providence, and they're here to tell the tale! BPrill was on sides, Brogan was on the main, and Jess was playing in his favorite format. Listen as we regale you with stories and talk about our various perspectives on the event.

Vampires and Pirates and Dinosaurs, oh my! Let's walk the dinosaur together as we prepare for Ixalan prerelease weekend with a review the new mechanics rules changes, and most interesting new cards from Ixalan. You can check out the official release notes here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/ixalan-release-notes-2017-09-15

L2 Kyle Knudson, Event Guru at Cascade Games, joins us to talk about Magic events that take place at conventions. We talk about his experiences at PAX, Comic-Con, and elsewhere. They're great fun and great learning opportunities for level 1+ judges. Check it out!   Thanks to Kyle for joining us on this episode. You can reach him by email here: Kyle@cascadegames.com. Be sure to check out upcoming C...

On this episode, we are joined by Level 3 Judge Eric Levine, a member of the Player Investigation Committee, to talk about Bribery. What is it, how do you recognize it, and what isn't bribery? Find the answers to these questions and more on this episode of JudgeCast. If you enjoy listening to Eric Levine's dulcet tones, you'll be pleased to know that he also appeared on episode # 44 - Investigatio...

In this episode, we discuss the Commander format and the perks and quirks of cards in the new Commander 2017 decks. What happens if your cat is enchanted by a rat? How does phasing even work? How does Commander Damage work, Generally? Find out all of this and more in this episode of JudgeCast. Commander 2017 Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/commander-2017-edition...

Level Three judge Matt Williams joins us to discuss the JudgeCast Open that took place in Atlanta recently, where all three of our hosts were Classic HJs on Sunday.  We talk about some challenges that lead to the event and interesting things that occurred.   For more information on team events, check out episode 174: https://judgecast.com/?p=1114

In this episode, we talk about the state of judge testing, some styles of learning, and how one can study and prepare for tests without being able to spam practice tests. In addition to JudgeCast, we talk about lots of other resources for judges to learn from. We end the episode by discussing the list of things you need to know to pass the Level 1 and Level 2 exams. Resources discussed in this epi...

Settle in as Brogan, Bryan, and Jess bring you everything you need to know about Hour of Devastation. Learn about the Afflict mechanic as well as the pseudo-return of Embalm and Exert. We also go over all our favorite new cards and tell you what tricky rules to watch out for. Be sure to check out the full release notes.

Welcome to Episode #175 In this Episode we talk about things a player may want to know before taking the plunge and attending their first Competitive Rules Enforcement Episode. What is a decklist and why do I need to bring it?  Is there a lunch break? Why is this person in a black shirt hovering behind me? It's full of chillax and whatever wine pairs well with chillax'in. We also are joined by a s...

Edit: This is the second attempt to publish this episode. The first had some unfortunate audio errors that made it impossible to listen to. This has been corrected.  Sorry about that. -Jess We are joined by L3 and GP Head Judge Paul Baranay as he and Jess chat about their recent experiences Head Judging ~900 player Team Constructed Opens. We talk logistics, weird stuff, deck checks, and take a nic...

The JudgeCast team reprises an episode from five years ago by tackling replacement effects. If you would skip this episode, instead don't! Replacement effects rules on Yawgatog: http://yawgatog.com/resources/magic-rules/#R614

There's a lot to go over in this policy episode, but first we introduce the newest regular co-host of JudgeCast. Please welcome Brogan King back to the show for her first episode as a full-fledged co-host! The MTR, the IPG, the combat shortcut, and decklist problems. Also deck problems.  Wait, what? There's two of them now?  Find out about all of this and more on this episode of JudgeCast! You can...