The boys are back with predictions for the PT! ...right after the PT has ended.  They also chat about Commander and reminisce about old favourites.

The boys are back with predictions for the PT! ...right after the PT has ended. They also chat about Commander and reminisce about old favourites.

Faction Podcast Season 3 Episode 7: Pro Tour and Commander

Trent and Saher sit down to talk about Modern in the wake of Lord of the Rings, including a deep dive on Saher's adventures with Urza's Tower.

Trent and Saher sit down to talk about Modern in the wake of Lord of the Rings, including a deep dive on Saher's adventures with Urza's Tower.

Season 3 Episode 6: Lord of the Rings Modern

Trent, Ian, and Saher get together to discuss the recent ANZ Regional Championship, including slops, props, and deck choices, and why Sydney sucks.

Trent, Ian, and Saher get together to discuss the recent ANZ Regional Championship, including slops, props, and deck choices, and why Sydney sucks.

Season 3 Episode 5: Regional Championship review

Ian, Trent, and Saher get together to break down their predictions for this weekend's Australia-New Zealand Regional Championship, the decks they've chosen (and why), and Trent's money draft plans.

Season 3 Episode 4: Regional Championship time

Ian and Trent are joined by the Faction Podcast's number 1 fan, Riley Jones, to discuss his recent Eternal Masters top 8, his experience on the Pro Tour, and his take on Pioneer in the lead up to the Australia-New Zealand Regional Championship.

Ian and Trent are joined by the Faction Podcast's number 1 fan, Riley Jones, to discuss his recent Eternal Masters top 8, his experience on the Pro Tour, and his take on Pioneer in the lead up to the Australia-New Zealand Regional Championship.

Season 3 Episode 3: PT Riley

Mike joins Saher and Ian to discuss Highlander, Pioneer and Cube.  Mike's Highlander format primer Ian's AI cube  NB: This episode was recorded just before Eternal Masters. Sorry for the editing delay, Ian has been very busy prepping for the upcoming Regional Championship!

Mike joins Saher and Ian to discuss Highlander, Pioneer and Cube. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ggxv-okom8Jk1k-YwMp0JFx-ixq4DiCvQ-LiTQAjqEA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Mike's Highlander format primer</a> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/custommagic/comments/uowo86/roborosewater_masters_spiral_chaos_public_release/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Ian's AI cube</a> NB: This episode was recorded just before Eternal Masters. Sorry for the editing delay, Ian has been very busy prepping for the upcoming Regional Championship!

Season 3 Episode 2: Eternal Masters

It's the return no one expected! Except for Riley. We love you Riley.Just like the Fast and Furious franchise, the boys have are back—to shouts of "Who asked for this??"This week, we're breaking down all the action from the Faction Invitational with special guest Saher, and touching on the latest Standard bans.

It's the return no one expected! Except for Riley. We love you Riley. Just like the Fast and Furious franchise, the boys have are back—to shouts of "Who asked for this??" This week, we're breaking down all the action from the Faction Invitational with special guest Saher, and touching on the latest Standard bans.

Season 3 Episode 1: Riley's Episode

Ian, Nathan and Leo discuss their most recent RCQ tournament and the power of team breakfasts before Magic.  Victorian RCQ calendar: Google calendar (click the link on a computer) iOS Follow us on Twitter! Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfie Nath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Ian, Nathan and Leo discuss their most recent RCQ tournament and the power of team breakfasts before Magic. Victorian RCQ calendar: <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=M3FzZnYwbXRjYnZiMmM3ODVkdmhkamJsZmdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google calendar</a> (click the link on a computer) <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/3qsfv0mtcbvb2c785dvhdjblfg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a> Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Nath: <a href="http://twitter.com/Bronson190mtg" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Bronson190mtg</a> Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

E 58 - Week Two RCQs

Ian and Nathan are joined by Tristan to discuss the first Victorian RCQ.   Victorian RCQ calendar: Google calendar (click the link on a computer) iOS    Follow us on Twitter!Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieNath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg   Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Ian and Nathan are joined by Tristan to discuss the first Victorian RCQ. Victorian RCQ calendar: <ul><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=M3FzZnYwbXRjYnZiMmM3ODVkdmhkamJsZmdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google calendar</a> (click the link on a computer)</li> <li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/3qsfv0mtcbvb2c785dvhdjblfg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a></li> </ul> Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Nath: <a href="http://twitter.com/Bronson190mtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Bronson190mtg</a> Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 57 - Rakdos is nowhere

Note: This episode was recorded 2 August. Ian and Nathan discuss the latest metagame shifts as they gear up for their first Pioneer RCQ.   Victorian RCQ calendar: Google calendar (click the link on a computer) iOS    Follow us on Twitter!Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieNath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg   Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Note: This episode was recorded 2 August. Ian and Nathan discuss the latest metagame shifts as they gear up for their first Pioneer RCQ. Victorian RCQ calendar: <ul><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=M3FzZnYwbXRjYnZiMmM3ODVkdmhkamJsZmdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google calendar</a> (click the link on a computer)</li> <li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/3qsfv0mtcbvb2c785dvhdjblfg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a></li> </ul> Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Nath: <a href="http://twitter.com/Bronson190mtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Bronson190mtg</a> Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 55 - Rakdos is everywhere

Fresh off his MODO challenge top 8, Ian is joined by Nathan and Trent to discuss the Pioneer metagame and  Ian's Pyre Humans list.   Ian's latest Pyre Humans list   Victorian RCQ calendar: Google calendar (click the link on a computer) iOS  Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Fresh off his MODO challenge top 8, Ian is joined by Nathan and Trent to discuss the Pioneer metagame and  Ian's Pyre Humans list. <a href="https://scryfall.com/@Alabaster/decks/ebfdb77a-f8f9-4639-9307-4ed2eabaed9e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian's latest Pyre Humans list</a> Victorian RCQ calendar: <ul><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=M3FzZnYwbXRjYnZiMmM3ODVkdmhkamJsZmdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google calendar</a> (click the link on a computer)</li> <li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/3qsfv0mtcbvb2c785dvhdjblfg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a></li> </ul> Intro/Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 55 - Pyre Humans deep dive

Ian and Nath are joined by Trent to discuss recent shifts in the Pioneer meta.   Victorian RCQ calendar: Google calendar (click the link on a computer) iOS  Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Ian and Nath are joined by Trent to discuss recent shifts in the Pioneer meta. Victorian RCQ calendar: <ul><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=M3FzZnYwbXRjYnZiMmM3ODVkdmhkamJsZmdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google calendar</a> (click the link on a computer)</li> <li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/3qsfv0mtcbvb2c785dvhdjblfg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a></li> </ul> Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 54 - Is Mono Green dead?

Nath and Ian give an overview of the Pioneer format, covering all the major decks. Plus, some tips for paper tournaments.   RCQ calendar: Android / Google calendar iOS    Follow us on Twitter!Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieNath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg   Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Nath and Ian give an overview of the Pioneer format, covering all the major decks. Plus, some tips for paper tournaments. RCQ calendar: <ul><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=M3FzZnYwbXRjYnZiMmM3ODVkdmhkamJsZmdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Android / Google calendar</a></li> <li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/3qsfv0mtcbvb2c785dvhdjblfg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a></li> </ul> Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Nath: <a href="http://twitter.com/Bronson190mtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Bronson190mtg</a> Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 53 - RCQs on the horizon

Trent and Ian are joined by Shane to discuss the Faction Invitational.   Follow us on Twitter!Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieTrent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Trent and Ian are joined by Shane to discuss the Faction Invitational. Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Trent: <a href="http://twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex</a> Intro/Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 52 - The Faction Invitational

Trent, Ian and Mike are joined by Faction Invitational Champion Nathan to discuss the recent Highlander points update, Streets of New Capenna Limited, and the latest evolutions of the Pioneer metagame.   Patrick Sullivan reveals SCG's Smuggler's Copter playmat. Ian streams now! Tune in here. Follow us on Twitter!Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieTrent: twitter.com/XxdarkhorsexNath: twitter.com/Bronson190mtg   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Trent, Ian and Mike are joined by Faction Invitational Champion Nathan to discuss the recent Highlander points update, Streets of New Capenna Limited, and the latest evolutions of the Pioneer metagame. <a href="https://youtu.be/XSVyHE-4dmo?t=734" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Sullivan reveals SCG's Smuggler's Copter playmat.</a> Ian streams now! Tune in <a href="http://twitch.tv/alabastr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Trent: <a href="http://twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex</a> Nath: <a href="http://twitter.com/Bronson190mtg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Bronson190mtg</a> Intro/Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 51 - Capenna, Highlander and Pioneer

Trent, Ian and Dan discuss their latest adventures in Pioneer, including Dan's first forays into the format.   Ian streams now! Tune in here. Follow us on Twitter!Ian: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieTrent: twitter.com/XxdarkhorsexDan: twitter.com/danielpapak   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Trent, Ian and Dan discuss their latest adventures in Pioneer, including Dan's first forays into the format. Ian streams now! Tune in <a href="http://twitch.tv/alabastr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow us on Twitter! Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Trent: <a href="http://twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex</a> Dan: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielpapak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/danielpapak</a> Intro/Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 50 - More Pioneer

Trent, Ian, Kyle and Dan continue diving into Pioneer, before discussing the increasing complexlity of Magic cards.   Ian streams now! Tune in here. Follow us on Twitter!Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsnIan: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieTrent: twitter.com/XxdarkhorsexDan: twitter.com/danielpapak   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar

Trent, Ian, Kyle and Dan continue diving into Pioneer, before discussing the increasing complexlity of Magic cards. Ian streams now! Tune in <a href="http://twitch.tv/alabastr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegbsn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/kylegbsn</a> Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Trent: <a href="http://twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex</a> Dan: <a href="http://twitter.com/danielpapak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/danielpapak</a> Intro/Outro music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Siesta" by Jahzzar</a>

Ep 49 - Capenna complexity

It's a full crew as Trent, Mike, Kyle and Ian discuss the exciting new organised play announcement.   Read the full announcement here: https://www.magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level Find more info about the Australian circuit here: https://www.anzmtg.com.au   Follow us on Twitter!Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsnIan: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieTrent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta

It's a full crew as Trent, Mike, Kyle and Ian discuss the exciting new organised play announcement. Read the full announcement here: <a href="https://www.magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level</a> Find more info about the Australian circuit here: <a href="https://www.anzmtg.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.anzmtg.com.au</a> Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegbsn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/kylegbsn</a> Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Trent: <a href="http://twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex</a> Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta</a>

Ep 48 - The Return of the PT

It's a four-man cast this week, as Kyle, Mike, Trent and Ian discuss the early Highlander standouts from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.   Follow us on Twitter!Kyle: twitter.com/kylegbsnIan: twitter.com/alabasterwolfieTrent: twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta

It's a four-man cast this week, as Kyle, Mike, Trent and Ian discuss the early Highlander standouts from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Follow us on Twitter! Kyle: <a href="https://twitter.com/kylegbsn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/kylegbsn</a> Ian: <a href="http://twitter.com/alabasterwolfie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/alabasterwolfie</a> Trent: <a href="http://twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/Xxdarkhorsex</a> Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta</a>

Ep 47 - Post-NEO Highlander

This episode can also be viewed as a video here.   Shane and Nath sit down to discuss the recent Faction Champs IV.   Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta

This episode can also be viewed as a video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgoT1J5-k3Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Shane and Nath sit down to discuss the recent Faction Champs IV. Intro/Outro music: "Siesta" by Jahzzar, <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta</a>

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