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Pillow Talk - Competitive MtG Podcast

Jonathan Johnson, Austin Walker
Magic: the Gathering
Pro Tour
Portland
Team Pillow Fort Mtg
Mono Green Landfall
Team Pillow Fort
RCQ
Modern (magic: the Gathering)
Standard (magic: the Gathering)
Portland, United States
Atlanta, United States
Blue-White Tempo
Milwaukee
Deck Selection
Worlds
Charlotte, United States
Simic Cub
Jeskai Pixie
Salt Lake City
Pro Tour (MTG)

Join Team Pillow Fort on their quest to reinvigorate the competitive Magic the Gathering space and keep you informed on the latest tech on your journey to qualifying for the Pro Tour!

Hosts: Jonathan Johnson & Austin Walker

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Welcome to Pillow Talk, the official competitive Magic the Gathering podcast of Team Pillow Fort! This week, Austin and guest Michael recap the Laughing Dragon LDXP modern event, and then take a swing at some early spoilers and how they might fit int... more

Welcome to Pillow Talk, the official competitive Magic the Gathering podcast of Team Pillow Fort! This week, Jonathan and Austin review the top meta decks of the Modern format to prepare you for the upcoming RCQ season. With the competitive scene foc... more

Welcome to Pillow Talk, the official competitive Magic the Gathering podcast of Team Pillow Fort! This week, Jonathan and Austin explore how best to prepare for an event, covering a wide range of aspects including deck selection, how best to practice... more

Welcome to Pillow Talk, the official competitive Magic the Gathering podcast of Team Pillow Fort! This week, Jonathan and Austin sit down with team member Elijah Herr to learn about his Magic backstory and how he qualified for the World Championship ... more

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Elijah Herr
Fresh off a Worlds invite, MTG competitor
Team Pillow Fort MtG
Episode: Pillow Talk MtG 8: The Path Back to Worlds with Elijah Herr
JJ Moffitt
Pro magic player and member of Team Pillow Fort
Team Pillow Fort MtG
Episode: Pillow Talk MtG 7: From Lorwyn to Lorwyn, A First Pro Tour Journey with JJ Moffitt
Noe Leal Jr
PhD, MTG player; newly minted Pro Tour qualifier
Team Pillow Fort MtG
Episode: Pillow Talk MtG 4: A First Pro Tour Journey with Noe Leal Jr
Grant Livsey
Member of Team Pillow Fort MtG
Team Pillow Fort MtG
Episode: Pillow Talk 3: The Road to Your First RC with Grant Livsey

Hosts

Jonathan Johnson
Host of Pillow Talk MtG, frequently co-hosts discussions and deck breakdowns within Team Pillow Fort MtG
Austin Walker
Co-host, regularly engages in competitive MTG discussions and team-focused strategy with a focus on preparation and meta analysis

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#119
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#114
Australia/Leisure/Games

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Pillow Talk 3: The Road to Your First RC with Grant Livsey
Q: How did you cope with the pressure of playing against highly experienced players in Portland?
He describes shaking off nerves, gathering momentum after an early win, and using a methodical testing process with teammates to stay composed and focused during critical rounds.
Pillow Talk 3: The Road to Your First RC with Grant Livsey
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you from casual play to aiming for your first RCQ win?
Grant explains that early losses, the drive to improve, and learning from every match—especially through debriefs with teammates—underpinned his shift from a novice to someone strategically prepared for RCQs.
Pillow Talk MtG 4: A First Pro Tour Journey with Noe Leal Jr
Q: Walk us through the moment you realized you qualified for the Pro Tour during the top eight, including the key decisions and emotions involved.
Sitting down, reviewing the deck list, and recognizing the Zoo-Ley Line matchup signaled a path to victory. The pivotal games, including a complex Doorkeeper Thrall sequence and careful pressure, solidified the belief that the path to the Pro Tour was within reach, culminating in the top-eight qualification.
Pillow Talk MtG 4: A First Pro Tour Journey with Noe Leal Jr
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's trying to qualify for and then play in their first Pro Tour?
Be patient, be kind to yourself, and enjoy the ride, because the path to the Pro Tour is a marathon. Embrace the grind, learn from every practice and event, and focus on making bad plays in practice to reveal better lines in real matches.

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What is Pillow Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts from a competitive Magic: The Gathering-focused team recall their path through RCQs, Pro Tours, and World Championship qualification, sharing practical prep strategies, meta reads, and team testing dynamics. Across episodes, the emphasis is on disciplined practice, honest data review, and collaborative deck development, with frequent discussions of sideboarding, testing routines, and the mental game required to perform under pressure. A distinctive angle is the strong culture of collaboration within a dedicated testing team, plus firsthand accounts of journeys to major events, making it helpful for players aiming to level up and for sponsors seeking authentic, performance-minded MTG content.

Noteworthy is the consistent focus on ... more

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