The Grief and Gathering Podcast

In and out of Magic, Optimization is often the goal. But- what if instead of worrying about optimization, we let things exist how they are in this moment? This week, let's use MtG to think about how we lose out on opportunities by waiting for optimal moments.

WHAT!? Our skills playing Magic the Gathering can increase our comfort and abilities in the bedroom (or living room, or back yard, or wherever you do your business)? That's right. So let's talk about sex, Baby!

We received bad news on Tuesday. It sucks. Sometimes, we need to cast a Teferi's Protection and phase out for a bit to protect ourselves and our life totals. But- eventually we have to phase back in. Let's talk about the hard thoughts and feelings that come from this unexpected kind of loss.

Not all types of Grief are acknowledged equally. So often we force certain losses under the rug. Let's talk about them and keep using our knowledge of MtG to unpack hard topics!

What is "con-drop"? Why do we have it? What do we do about it? Let's gather around and talk about it!

Welcome back, planeswalkers! One of the many misconceptions of grief is that it is linear and typical. In this episode we're looking at our beloved ratkin, Nashi, to show how that is not the case! For all of your lore related needs: check out @trapixieum.bsky.social

Welcome, Planeswalkers, to Grief and Gathering; a show where we look at the complex monster of bereavement and break it down in a way that feels accessible and informative. In this introductory episode we spend some time learning about grief, what it is, and we talk about our first In-Universe parallel: Liliana Vess.