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The Mana Pool

Chewie Slate
Magic: the Gathering
Final Fantasy
Baldur's Gate 3
Dungeons & Dragons
Castlevania
Sephiroth
X-Death
Resource Management
Dragons
Avatar: the Last Airbender
Lorwyn Eclipsed
Character Creation
Tarkir Dragonstorm
Charity
Kefka
Aetherdrift
Status Effects
Session Zero
Sieges
Card Mechanics

Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious ab... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes847Founded19 years ago
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Like we did with Rogues back in episode 746, the Dorks are taking a look at bards and bard-like characters across all of media! From the very obvious and standards like Edward from Final Fantasy 4 and Jaskier from the Witcher to more speculative poss... more

The dorks are talking about our favorite pets and animal companions in games! The dogs, dragons, horses, and whatever else that keep the player company or help out in some way need to be celebrated, and who better to do it than us? Let us know your f... more

The dorks return to The Legend of Zelda to talk about our feelings on the next three games! We're hitting Link's Awakening (both the original Game Boy and the Switch remake), and the two Nintendo 64 games - Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. The weir... more

The dorks discuss evaluating older video games, television, and movies in modern times. A lot has changed since the early days of each of these forms of media, from technological advancements to cultural shifts to changes in how each one is consumed.... more

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Brian Edwards
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Episode: Being a Nerd Over the Years (We're Old!) w/ Brian Edwards from Character Issues | The Mana Pool #750

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Brian
Host of The Mana Pool; long-time contributor with reactions and notes; affiliated with The Mana Pool.
Chewie
Host of The Mana Pool; central on-show personality and discussion leader.
Mike
Host; contributes game picks and commentary; co-host in multiple episodes.
Dirk
Host; drives topic selection; co-host and frequent moderator.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Trash

    You would think after like 8 years or whatever this show would have improved slightly in quality but it literally sounds the same as the very first episodes. Enjoy your Vaids, retards.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TherealPapalung
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great, but keep the politics out...

    I have recently returned to mtg, and started listening to the last couple months of your podcast. You guys do a great job, but politics were brought up a couple of times in the first few episodes I listened to. Politics in a podcast about gaming is the FIRST thing that will make me turn a show off. Your MTG content is great when it is about MTG. So please keep it to just that. If you guys do I will continue to listen to you. But the next time I hear politics get brought into an entertainment... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rathmaker
    United States8 years ago
  • Love these guys

    This show is there for magic lovers that aren't at the shop grinding or aiming for the pro-tour. Do you really like Magic? Then listen to these guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Covo375
    United States9 years ago
  • If you like Magic The Gathering subscribe to this

    One of the longest running Magic The Gathering podcasts for many good reasons: the hosts are smart and funny, so they're fun to listen to; their views and thoughts are comfortably between casual and enthusiast, so you won't have to worry too much about getting lost trying to follow along even if it's been a while since you've even bought a booster pack.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chad from Hawaii
    United States10 years ago
  • Bunch of dorks

    It is, in fact, the jam. Particularly check out episodes 268 and 400.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MagnorCriol
    United States11 years ago

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Casual, fun, accessible discussions that appeal to long-time players and newcomers alike.
Energetic group with strong camaraderie and deep knowledge of MTG.
Audience loves the humor, atmosphere, and breadth of topics beyond just competitive play.

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A long-running MTG-centered show that leans into the playful, social side of the game. Episodes cover flavor, philosophy, design, history, and community moments, anchored by four hosts who trade banter, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful takes beyond tournament strategy. Listeners likely appreciate casual, humorous, and approachable conversations about Magic: The Gathering, with occasional crossovers into broader gaming culture and nerdy topics. A standout is the group's chemistry and willingness to riff on wide-ranging game-related topics while keeping the discussion accessible for casual players and long-time fans alike.

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The Mana Pool launched 19 years ago and published 847 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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