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Am I the Bolcast?

Mike Carrozza
Magic: the Gathering
Commander
EDH
Cardsphere
Universes Beyond
Distracted Players
Chicago
Commander Format
Women In Gaming
Chat Chaos Commander
Dana Roach
Gameplay Etiquette
Winning Strategies
Deck Building Strategies
Archfiend Of Ifnir
Inclusivity
Cyclonic Rift
Community Dynamics
Counterspells
Chicago Magic Con

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]

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes65Founded2 years ago
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Hiatus

We're taking a brief hiatus for the holidays either after this episode or the next. Just wanted to give you all a heads up on this! We'll see you in January. Or next week and then January. Who knows! We're playing it loose!

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Th... more

Episode notes

Special guest Stephen Bahl of long time EDHREC-article-comment-section fame makes an epic appearance on the Bolcast to talk Game Changers and Bolas behavior!

Don't forget to get your stories in the mailbag and we'll read them on the B... more

Episode notes

It's another mailbag episode with Morgan and Michael Celani aka GamesfreakSA. Our lovely long time editor Ken Peddle hops on to tag team our mailbag and make sure we curse 99 times out of 100.

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

It's another mailbag episode with Morgan and Michael Celani aka GamesfreakSA. EDHREC writer Nicholas Lucchesi wrote in about how he believes there are no staples in Commander.

Mike has also finally seen The Lord of the Rings and talks about that. Al... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Bahl
A regular commenter on Am I the Bolas articles with insights into deck-building.
Episode: Bolcast 63 - Should we ignore Game Changers? Featuring special guest Stephen Bahl!
Cas Hinds
Writer for Edhrec, known as Strixhaven Dropout
Edhrec
Episode: Bolcast 58 - Breezing Through Phases with Cas Hinds aka StrixhavenDropout
Reyna Cervantes
Culture critic, film writer, and video game writer
Gamespot
Episode: Bolcast 57 - Precons? For New Players? with Culture Critic Reyna Cervantes
Tyler Day
Artist and contributor known as RopeArrow
Episode: Bolcast 54 - Mailbag from RopeArrow! Embracing the Villain while Millin'
Ashley Cooper
Video game writer and senior writer at Motive Studio.
Motive Studio
Episode: Bolcast 52 - Dropping From an Event with Video Game Writer Ashley Cooper!
Tori of the Vast
A member of the Scrybabies, where she plays Commander with co-host Louis Stardust.
Scrybabies
Episode: Bolcast 48 - Impact of Powerful Commanders with TorioftheVast of Scrybabies
Michael Celani
Former co-host of the show and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast.
GamesfreakSA
Episode: Am I The Bolcast? 46 - Visible Saltiness with Michael Celani aka GamesfreakSA
Lua Stardust
Competitive EDH player and content creator
Scrybabies, Dice and Daydreams
Episode: Am I The Bolcast? 45 - Charm Offensive Politicking with Lua Stardust
Dan Sheehan
Guest, Game Designer
Episode: Am I The Bolcast? 39 - Who's a Good Boy? with Dan Sheehan

Hosts

Mike Carrozza
A comedian and host, known for his humor and engaging storytelling, he brings a light-hearted vibe to the podcast while discussing the complexities of Magic gameplay.
Morgan Sanchez
Labelled a superproducer and genius, he plays a pivotal role in editing and producing content while contributing insightful discussions about Magic and gaming culture.
Michael Celani
A prominent contributor to the Magic community, he engages audiences with his depth of knowledge about gameplay dynamics and tournaments, enhancing discussions around competitive play.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 60 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
    6 months ago
  • 5 Stars!

    Excellent listen, very funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanTheMan28
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great host and fantastic podcast!

    5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Schliewe
    United Statesa year 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

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It's exactly what you want from a podcast version of Magic AITA. Not just windmill dunks, good self-reflection and conversation with lots of humor.
Great host and fantastic podcast!
It's my podcast and I like it a lot.
All three hosts are hilarious. The guests are all top-tier MTG personalities.
Excellent listen, very funny!

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#118
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Apple Podcasts
#171
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Talking Points

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Bolcast 63 - Should we ignore Game Changers? Featuring special guest Stephen Bahl!
Q: How do you decide on your deck-building approach?
I want to try to do something that piques my interest and is meaningful to the rest of the table.
Bolcast 63 - Should we ignore Game Changers? Featuring special guest Stephen Bahl!
Q: What kind of decks do you typically build?
I like to build a lot of weird decks, off-the-wall decks, and I enjoy trying to do something unusual that doesn't really work in other formats.
Bolcast 61 - Mailbag - Mike has Finally Watched The Lord of The Rings
Q: Do we want to talk about the mailbag or do I've got an update here?
Let's do the mailbag.
Bolcast 57 - Precons? For New Players? with Culture Critic Reyna Cervantes
Q: What is your pet peeve when it comes to Magic Gathering?
Reyna shares her grievance with the Edge of Eternity's Commander Decks, stating they're not suitable for beginners due to complex mechanics that can frustrate new players.
Am I The Bolcast? 45 - Charm Offensive Politicking with Lua Stardust
Q: Do you have a magic pet peeve like off the top of your head? Do you have anything that you're kind of like, oh, this kind of gets my goat?
I think it's just the people that for me, it's like people in casual who clearly have a winning board state that will try and act like they're not winning.

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Focused on the nuances of Magic: The Gathering, this podcast offers listeners a unique blend of humor, insight, and community engagement through discussions that cover various gameplay strategies, deck-building techniques, and the social dynamics of gaming. The hosts, who include a well-known comedian and experienced gamers, often feature guests from the gaming community, exploring everything from competitive play to the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in a traditionally male-dominated space. The incorporation of mailbag segments allows for direct listener interaction, adding a personal touch to each episode and fostering a sense of community.

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2. Cas Hinds
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5. Ashley Cooper
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7. Michael Celani
8. Lua Stardust

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