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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
Status Effects
Aetherdrift
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

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The dorks take a look at the new Marvel Magic set, because why not.

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The dorks are doing something a little different this week. The Summer Game Fest happened recently, showing off all kinds of new and upcoming video games. Each of us have picked out a handful of the games shown at the SGF that we're excited about or ... more

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Oh my god this guy is SO big and scary! How am I ever gonna...oh. Is that all? Huh.

This week we're doing the opposite of last week, with enemies that look big and scary that turn out to be...nothing.

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Oh look, a cute little turtle lizard guy with a teeny little knife! Why's he just walking towards us? What does he think he's gonna OH DEAR LORD WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!

We're talking about enemies that look like they'd be pushovers, but will instead a... more

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Brian Edwards
Host of The Character Issues Podcast and Cane and Rinse contributor
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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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Chewie
Host of The Mana Pool; regular lead host with focus on discussion and banter.
Mike
Co-host and host; contributes MTG knowledge and humor.
Brian
Co-host with MTG ecosystem insights; provides balance to banter.
Dirk
Co-host; contributes mechanical and design perspectives to discussions.

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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.

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    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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Engaging, casual MTG discussions with approachable, friend-group vibes.
Good mix of humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful MTG commentary for casual fans.
Strong community feel; hosts know each other and the game well.

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What is The Mana Pool about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A casual, long-running MTG-oriented show that treats Magic: The Gathering as a social hobby rather than a high-stakes competition. Hosts Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk riff on flavor, game design, history, and culture surrounding MTG, with plenty of humor and personal anecdotes. Episodes balance light banter with thoughtful discussion of mechanics, set design, crossovers, industry shifts, and the broader nerd ecosystem, making it a steady source of entertaining, low-key insights for casual players and hobbyists alike. Notably, the group often blends pop-culture references, behind-the-scenes industry takes, and community-focused chatter, which can feel like hanging out with friends who happen to be deep MTG enthusiasts. This mix likely appeal... more

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