
Rough Drafts! A limited-focused Magic: the Gathering podcast that takes an in-depth look at various topics in the current limited format. Listen weekly as host Sam Pratt goes deep on specific cards, archetypes, and other limited-related topics.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||

I used to be bad at sealed. But some success in the format over the past year caused me to reevaluate those feelings, and I came out the other end with a real appreciation. This episode dives into what sealed is about at a fundamental level, includin... more
Red is definitely the worst color in MSH, but my friend Justin may have cracked the code - Stark Industries Exec, a very unassuming red common, but one that reflects the when, how, and why to draft red.
Justin's red trophies - imgur.com/a/i... more
I've been having a lot of success with base-green multicolor decks in the second week of Marvel Superheroes, so this week is a deep dive into these powerful midrange green strategies.
www.17lands.com/deck/01ef78109cf840e397dd05beb3fd3e6f/... more
My first MSH episode is all about flying - a brief history of the keyword in limited, and my thoughts on why I think flying is good in MSH despite not liking a lot of the individual flyers.
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I listen to 5 or 6 MTG podcasts regularly, but Sam has really knocked it out of the park with Rough Drafts. The focus on a specific card or type of deck in most episodes allows the podcast to explore a lot of specific gameplay situations or interactions. Sam uses those examples to connect to and teach about some of the larger ideas and theory at play in limited Magic in a way that I find extremely engaging and impactful to my personal understanding of the game and how I play. Whenever I see a ne... more
I like that he doesn’t spend hours and hours belaboring a point, we’re in and out with food for thought in about 25 minutes. Different from a lot of the draft content out there right now.
Love the content. Keep us degenerate drafters entertained
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A limited-focused Magic: the Gathering podcast that dives deep into drafts, archetypes, and format-specific card strategies. Episodes routinely dissect card economics, tempo, and deck-building decisions, with practical drafting tips and data-informed observations from recent sets. A standout is the willingness to explore niche archetypes and edge-case interactions, helping listeners translate theory into concrete drafting and deck-building plans. The show often blends personal drafting experiences with broader format analysis, making it helpful for players seeking clearer guidelines for limited play, deck coherence, and meta-awareness.
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Rough Drafts launched a year ago and published 70 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Rough Drafts include:
1. Justin Lenz
2. Jason Ye
3. Ryan Condon
4. Jason Yee
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