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Arena Regulars
Your regularly scheduled Magic: The Gathering Arena podcast with tipsy hosts, Jeff Pike and Zach Eulberg, whose skills are limited and criticism is constructive.
Episodes
Arena Regulars248 - Reality Fracture Happy Hour!
Wow did Reality Fracture really just zoom by! Star Trek is quickly approaching and we gotta check in on our Worth a Slots from our First Sips episode to see if…
Arena Regulars247 - Reality Fracture Draft Walkthrough
For the first time in podcast history, we are going to be doing an actual draft in our episode! See how we evaluate cards and read signals. Plus afterwards we…
Arena Regulars246 - On Draft: Reality Fracture
We've been playing Reality Fracture for the last week so it's time to see what archetypes are rising to the top in Limited. Plus we try something brand new for…
Arena Regulars245 - First Sips of Reality Fracture
It's that time again, Reality Fracture is officially live on MTG Arena which means it's time for Jeff and Zach to tell you which cards they think are Worth a…
Arena Regulars244 - Pregaming Reality Fracture
Magic's newest set Reality Fracture is almost here! Before the big party we gotta have a pregame! Let's look at cards on our No Pass List for draft as well as…
Arena Regulars243 - Magic News & Hobbit Happy Hour!
Reality Fracture's release is coming up fast! Time to say goodbye to The Hobbit and remember all the good times we had with it. Plus there are some major…
Arena Regulars242 - Rants Around Standard
This week we've got some thoughts about Standard, or at least some thought around it. Hold on tight because we go a bit off the rails more than usual! Follow…
Arena Regulars241 - Commandfest Toronto
We are a podcast that focuses specifically on MTG Arena, however a huge Magic event was in our area so of course we had to go and talk about it. What's…
Arena Regulars240 - On Draft: The Hobbit
Time to look at what the best cards and archetypes are in The Hobbit draft! What is the best color and are there ways we can abuse this knowledge?Follow us…
Arena Regulars239 - We're Back! First Sips of The Hobbit
We took a break for the summer but WE ARE BACK BABY! Let's jump in to our First Sips (or first thoughts) on Magic's take on The Hobbit. What cards are worth a…
Arena Regulars238 - Secrets of Strixhaven Happy Hour!
As MTG x Marvel Superheroes spoilers start rolling in, it is time for us to say goodbye to Secrets of Strixhaven. Let's take some time to look back on the good…
Arena Regulars237 - Strixhaven Limited Check In
It's been awhile since Secrets of Strixhaven came out so let's check in on the Limited format and see how things have changed. Perhaps what should you be…
Arena Regulars236 - Beginner's Guide to Pauper & Artisan with Ryan
Our beer brewing friend Ryan comes back onto the show to discuss his exploration into Pauper and Artisan on Arena. Learn what the best decks are and how to get…
Arena Regulars235 - A Finals Full to Bursting
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven is in the books as well as our winner for the MTG Pro Tour Fantasy Team Challenge! This last weekend had A LOT of stuff going on…
Arena Regulars234 - On Draft: Secrets of Strixhaven
Need some tips on how to draft Secrets of Strixhaven? We have a couple things to say....but mostly we will keep you company while you're drafting! Follow us…
Arena Regulars233 - First Sips of Secrets of Strixhaven
These are our First Sips (or first thoughts) on the new Magic set Secrets of Strixhaven! Plus we tell you which cards we think are Worth a Slot in your…
Arena Regulars232 - Secrets of Strixhaven Pregame
Secrets of Strixhaven comes to MTG Arena next week, so let's pull together our No Pass Lists and pick which commons we think are going to be the best in SOS…
Arena Regulars231 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Happy Hour!
MTG x TMNT is headed out the door as we make space for Secrets of Strixhaven, so let's give it a nice send off shall we? Follow us on: Bluesky:…
Arena Regulars230 - Planar & Previews
Secrets of Strixhaven previews are still rolling in, plus we played in our first Planar Standard event and have some thoughts on the format! However this 11%…
Arena Regulars229 - Charming Spoilers
We've got new cards to talk about now that Secrets of Strixhaven is getting spoiled (or leaked). Who even knows the difference between the two these days?…
Arena Regulars228 - Fan Made Formats
This week we're talking all about Magic formats, in particular ones that have been created by the community. Which ones have been adopted by WOTC and is that…
Arena Regulars227 - On Draft: TMNT
MTG x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a legitimate draft format! Thank GOD! We break down what colors are the best and how the format is shaking out as well as…
Arena Regulars226 - First Sips of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The MTG x TMNT set has finally released so it is time for our First Sips (or first thoughts) of the set! Which cards do we think are worth a slot in your…
Arena Regulars225 - Pregame for the Pizza Set
Magic's newest collab set with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is just around the corner so it's time to make our No Pass Lists as well as fill out our Pack 0…
Arena Regulars224 - Lorwyn Eclipsed Happy Hour!
Lorwyn Eclipsed is coming to an end already?! That's right, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is just around the corner and this new release schedule could not feel…
Arena Regulars223 - We (almost) Made it to the Pro Tour!
We were lucky enough to attend Magic Spotlight: Eclipsed in Toronto last weekend and boy do we have some stories to tell! One of us even made a really deep run…
Arena Regulars222 - Eclipsed by the Pro Tour
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed was last weekend and what a sight to see! Competitive Magic is always fun to watch and especially when your hosts are preparing for…
Arena Regulars221 - On Draft: Lorwyn Eclipsed
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed is happening this weekend so we check in on the Limited format and pick players for our MTG Fantasy Teams! Follow us on: Bluesky:…
Arena Regulars220 - First Sips of Lorwyn Eclipsed
There is a new Magic set on MTG Arena! That only happens 7 times a year! Let's dive into some of the drama from prerelease weekend and what cards we think are…
Arena Regulars219 - Pregaming Lorwyn Eclipsed
The newest Magic: the Gathering set Lorwyn Eclipsed comes to Arena next week, so what better way to get ready but with a pregame! Before we get to play with…
Arena Regulars218 - Avatar Happy Hour!
We are back after a brief hiatus! The holidays are over and now it is time to say goodbye to the Magic x Avatar the Last Airbender set. How did our Worth a…
Arena Regulars217 - MTG World Championship 31
Magic: the Gathering's biggest tournament is this weekend with all the best players from around the world battling it out for cash but most importantly GLORY!…
Arena Regulars216 - On Draft: Avatar
MTG x Avatar the Last Airbender has been out for a week so it's time to check in and see how the Draft format is shaping up! Follow us on: Bluesky:…
Arena Regulars215 - First Sips of Avatar the Last Airbender
These are our First Sips or First Thoughts of the new MTG x Avatar the Last Airbender set! Plus as always we have a few cards that we think are Worth a Slot in…
Arena Regulars214 - Pregame for Avatar the Last Airbender
It's time to play our favorite game, the Pack 0 Pick 1 Challenge! You can play along as well, check out the link below as well as Magic Data Science on…
Arena Regulars213 - Spoiling Avatar
The Avatar the Last Airbender set is officially spoiled! Let’s check out some of the best or most interesting cards you could play in Standard. Follow us on…
Arena Regulars212 - Avatar Comes to Magic
It's time to jump back on the hype train and it's a welcome sight! Avatar the Last Airbender is coming to Magic: the Gathering and we couldn't be more excited…
Arena Regulars211 - Worst Set of the Year
We try to be as positive as we can, but man have we been pushed to our limits. Follow us on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social…
Arena Regulars210 - The Future of Magic: the Gathering
The entire 2026 lineup of Magic sets has been announced! Let's dive in. Follow us on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social…
Arena Regulars209 - First Sips of Through the Omenpaths
We've got a new set on Arena so it's time to give our First Sips (or first thoughts) on the format! Plus as always we have some cards that we think are Worth a…
Arena Regulars208 - Through the Omenpaths Pregame
A new Magic set is just around the corner! Time for us to play one of our favorite games, the Pack 0 Pick 1 Challenge, but this time there is a twist... Try…
Arena Regulars207 - Edge of Eternities Happy Hour!
I know it feels like we just started talking about Edge of Eternities previews, but it's time to say goodbye! Spider-Man/Through the Omenpaths is right around…
Arena Regulars206 - The Obsorn Supremacy
Finally we see the TRUE Green Goblin! Plus tons of other spoilers for Spider-Man. Now it's starting to sink in that none of these will be on MTG Arena…
Arena Regulars205 - The Green Goblin ISN'T GREEN?!?!
The Amazing Spider-Man is coming to Magic: the Gathering and with it we have a new way to draft! Let's figure out what is going on with these new cards as well…
Arena Regulars204 - Big Bans, Booster Boxes and Bad Beats
The Arena Direct for Edge of Eternities was last weekend and boy do we have some stories for you! Arena Championship 9 is in the books and people are crying…
Arena Regulars203 - On Draft: Edge of Eternities
Edge of Eternities has been out for 1 week! We look at how the limited format is shaking out and help get you up to speed before all of the competitive limited…
Arena Regulars202 - First Sips of Edge of Eternities
Magic's newest set Edge of Eternities is officially out on our favorite client MTG Arena! We go through how our prereleases from the weekend went as well as…
Arena Regulars201 - Edge of Eternities Pregame
Magic's next set is gonna be a space party, so we gotta get ready with an Edge of Eternities Pregame! Which commons will be the best for you draft decks with…
Arena Regulars200 - FINAL FANTASY Happy Hour!
We have finally hit 200 episodes! It was been a wild ride to say the least. Listen as we look back on the podcast as well as look back and talk everything…
Arena Regulars199 - Edging to Eternity
The debut video for the newest Magic set Edge of Eternities just came out. Time to look at all the new cards! Follow us on: Bluesky:…
Arena Regulars198 - Biggest Standard Ban Ever?
Wizards of the Coast just banned 7 cards in the Standard format! 7!! Let's break it down. Follow us on: Bluesky:…
Arena Regulars197 - Pro Tour FINAL FANTASY
The Pro Tour was this last weekend so we've got a LOT to talk about. Standard meta game breakdowns, ban inquiries, and of course new cards. Get caught up from…
Arena Regulars196 - First Sips of FINAL FANTASY
FINAL FANTASY is finally on MTG Arena so we give you our First Sips or First Thoughts on the set! Plus as always we tell you which cards we think are Worth a…
Arena Regulars195 - FINAL FANTASY Pregame
The MTG x FINAL FANTASY set is just around the corner! Time to play our favorite game, the Pack 0 Pick 1 Challenge! Magic Data Science's Pack 0 Pick 1 Challege…
Arena Regulars194 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Happy Hour!
The Standard set cycle is faster than ever. With the FINAL FANTASY set coming out soon it's time for us to say goodbye to Tarkir: Dragonstorm and reflect on…
Arena Regulars193 - So You Wanna Play a Sealed RCQ...
Ever thought about signing up for a Sealed Regional Championship Qualifier but wasn't really sure what to expect? Well this week Jeff and Zach breakdown their…
Arena Regulars192 - Magic's FINAL FANTASY
The first Universes Beyond Magic: the Gathering set FINAL FANTASY is starting spoilers so we are talking new mechanics and awesome cards. Follow us on…
Arena Regulars191 - The Death of Explorer
Explorer will no longer be on MTG Arena as of May 10th, but that's because it is getting replaced with Pioneer! 11 new cards will be added to the client, looks…
Arena Regulars190 - Cori-Steel Standard
This week is all about Standard. What decks are rising to the top and which ones got new fun tools from Tarkir: Dragonstorm? Plus we have a few exciting…
Arena Regulars189 - Tarkir Lore & Lagers
Our Drunken Vorthos series just got a rebrand and reimagining. This week we are discussing the newest Magic: the Gathering stories from Tarkir: Dragonstorm…