Rephonic
Artwork for Am I the Bolcast?

Am I the Bolcast?

Mike Carrozza
Magic: the Gathering
Commander
Cardsphere
EDHREC
Commander Format
Deck Building
EDH
Chicago
Final Fantasy
Commander Decks
Bonebox Games
Armageddon
Universes Beyond
Deck Building Strategies
Community Engagement
Lorwyn Eclipsed
Group Hug Decks
Cyclonic Rift
CDH
Distracted Players

The Magic: The Gathering podcast based on the EDHREC's column Am I The Bolas?

Hosted By:

Mike Carrozza aka "Mark Carbonza"

Morgan Sanchez [superproducer/genius]

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes85Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
GamesLeisure

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Am I the Bolcast?

Latest Episodes

What's up, Bolcuts!

We had Fox and Rick (not Greg) from See You Next Tuesday talk about cEDH, high-powered Bracket 4 Commander, and embracing the Bolas. Today's episode is a chat with the chief songwriter of See You Next Tuesday, Drew Slavik. We tal... more

What's up, Bolcuts!

We had Fox from See You Next Tuesday talk about cEDH and high-powered Bracket 4 Casual Commander. Today, the band's bassist and the person who brought Fox into the Magic fold joins Mike to talk nu-metal and doing the downright mo... more

What's up, Bolcuts!

We recovered a once-lost episode! In late 2024/early 2025, I had a chat with Canadian Magic: The Gathering artist Hugh Pinder aka PINDURSKI about his work! Ken worked some magic of his own on the episode and we were able to get t... more

What's up, Bolcuts!

Tyler "Savesya" Bucks from EDHREC and The Pillowfort joins Mike to pull a submission from the mailbag.

Check out Tyler's YouTube channel The Pillowfort and his writing on EDHREC here.

Don't forget to get your stories in the mai... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

EDHRECast
EDHRECastEDHRECast
The Howling Salt Mine
The Howling Salt MineHowlingSaltMine
The Command Zone
The Command ZoneThe Command Zone
The Play to Win Podcast
The Play to Win PodcastDylan Sweeney, and Cameron Hawk

Recent Guests

Drew Slavik
Guest musician from See You Next Tuesday
See You Next Tuesday
Episode: Bolcast 84 - Guitars and Legacy with Drew from See You Next Tuesday
Rick Woods
Bassist for See You Next Tuesday
See You Next Tuesday
Episode: Bolcast 83 - Embracing the Bolas! with Rick Woods from See You Next Tuesday
Hugh Pinder
Magic artist known as Pindurski
Independent artist / MTG illustrator
Episode: Bolcast 82 - A LOST EPISODE RECOVERED! with PINDURSKI
Chris Fox
Vocalist for See You Next Tuesday
See You Next Tuesday
Episode: Bolcast 80 - Threats with Fox from See You Next Tuesday!
Oswald Fiddlebender
Submission name used for a reader story
Submission author
Episode: Bolcast 78 - Mike and Michael are Really Good at Mailbags
Command Zoe
Head writer of Commander's Herald
Commander's Herald
Episode: Bolcast 74 - Taking Commander Too Seriously with Commander's Herald Head Writer Command Zoe
Brian Kibler
Hall of Fame Magic Pro, host of Commander at Home
YouTube Commander Show / Commander at Home
Episode: Bolcast 73 - Rolling a "Real" D20 with Magic Hall-of-Famer Brian Kibler
Grant from Abrupt Decay
Vocalist of Abrupt Decay
Abrupt Decay
Episode: Bolcast 71 - Hullbreacher Trauma and Mischievous Arena Opponents with Abrupt Decay
Colton from Abrupt Decay
Drums in Abrupt Decay
Abrupt Decay
Episode: Bolcast 71 - Hullbreacher Trauma and Mischievous Arena Opponents with Abrupt Decay

Hosts

Mike Carrozza
Host with long-running involvement in the show, frequently guiding conversations and banter with deep ties to the MTG community.
Morgan Sanchez
Co-host and producer-type figure, described as a superproducer/genius with significant on-air presence.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • A fun, self aware and informative take on the "agony aunt" formula with some awesome guest choices and banter between hosts and guests. A worthy addition to the "Am I the Bolas" column.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Oddhobbs
    a year ago
  • 5 Stars!

    Excellent listen, very funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanTheMan28
    United States2 years ago
  • Great host and fantastic podcast!

    5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Schliewe
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun Unique MTG Podcast

    All three hosts are hilarious. The guests are all top-tier MTG personalities. The only way it could be better would be if all Michael and Morgan were in on the interviews with the callers! Hope this continues forever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dinggleberry2
    United States2 years ago
  • I like this podcast

    It’s my podcast and I like it a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Carrozza
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Praise for long-form, conversational style with community focus.
Many find the mailbag segments particularly entertaining and informative.
Listeners praise the show for humor and engaging guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#81
Philippines/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#112
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#243
Spain/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bolcast 83 - Embracing the Bolas! with Rick Woods from See You Next Tuesday
Q: How do you balance being the 'villain' at the table with having fun?
He notes that a good playgroup embraces the villainous role as part of the sport, enjoying the interaction and the challenge of outmaneuvering others while keeping the experience enjoyable for everyone.
Bolcast 83 - Embracing the Bolas! with Rick Woods from See You Next Tuesday
Q: What is your preferred way to play Magic in Commander?
Rick emphasizes a fast, aggressive, yet creative approach that aims to disrupt opponents and win efficiently, especially when the game allows him to push the tempo and combo potential in Bracket 4.
Bolcast 82 - A LOST EPISODE RECOVERED! with PINDURSKI
Q: Can you share a pivotal moment in your training or education that accelerated your growth?
Taking an online course with Donato Giancola was transformative, followed by mentorship from Dawn Murrind who hired him, propelling Elite Guard Mage as his debut Magic card.
Bolcast 82 - A LOST EPISODE RECOVERED! with PINDURSKI
Q: What sparked your interest in becoming a concept artist and pursuing Magic art specifically?
He describes a shift from graphic design to art full-time at 35, driven by a desire to do more than logos and a commitment to relentless practice, mentorship, and community online, which led to his first MTG card.
Bolcast 80 - Threats with Fox from See You Next Tuesday!
Q: Guest, why don't you introduce yourself to all of my listeners here and tell them who you are and what you do?
Chris Fox explains he is the vocalist for See You Next Tuesday and mentions his broader range of musical projects.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Am I the Bolcast?

What is Am I the Bolcast? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively MTG-focused show centered on EDH/Commander culture, casual play, and community storytelling. Episodes blend long-form banter with deep dives into card design, set previews, and strategy, often featuring reader mailbags, guest experts, and sponsorship plugs. Listeners can expect humor, practical deck-building discussions, and thoughtful takes on playgroup dynamics, inclusivity, and the evolving EDH landscape, all delivered with a laid-back, table-talk vibe. A standout is the steady mix of well-known guests from the Magic and gaming communities and recurring conversations about local game stores, event culture, and community-facing content, creating a welcoming space for hobbyists who enjoy both analysis and banter.

Where can I find podcast stats for Am I the Bolcast??

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Am I the Bolcast?. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Am I the Bolcast? and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Am I the Bolcast? get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Am I the Bolcast?, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Am I the Bolcast??

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Am I the Bolcast?, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Am I the Bolcast? have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Am I the Bolcast? has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Am I the Bolcast??

These podcasts share a similar audience with Am I the Bolcast?:

1. EDHRECast
2. The Howling Salt Mine
3. The Command Zone
4. The Play to Win Podcast
5. MTGGoldfish Commander Clash Podcast

How many episodes of Am I the Bolcast? are there?

Am I the Bolcast? launched 3 years ago and published 85 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Am I the Bolcast??

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Am I the Bolcast??

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Am I the Bolcast? from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Am I the Bolcast??

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Am I the Bolcast?. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Am I the Bolcast??

Recent guests on Am I the Bolcast? include:

1. Drew Slavik
2. Rick Woods
3. Hugh Pinder
4. Chris Fox
5. Oswald Fiddlebender
6. Command Zoe
7. Brian Kibler
8. Grant from Abrupt Decay

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days