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Crew3: A Magic Podcast
Welcome to Crew3! Join your hosts Ruckman, Chris, and Ricky as they discuss the current happenings in their favorite game Magic the Gathering. With combined decades of experience their goal is to help players find succcess in their local communities and make the jump from kitchen table to competitive success. Come for the advice, stay for the hilarity that ensues.
Episodes
- Crew3: A Magic Podcast
Does Standard Have A Vivi Problem?
Izzet seems to have a stranglehold on standard event results from MTGO and Arena, does that mean Vivi deserves an emergency ban? Take a listen and see what the…
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Does Space Slap????
This is a big one, we asked for decklists and you delivered so get ready as we explore what you all brought from the depths of space!!!! Want to support the…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Parasitic
Standard rotation finally happened! That means it's time to say good bye to a swath of one-of set mechanics, so the boys though it would be fun to see how well…
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Our Early Encounter with EoE Standard
We were lucky enough to be invited back to Arena's early access, this time featuring Edge of Eternities! So we've got plenty of thoughts on some of the sweet…
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Designing New Pioneer Challenger Decks
This was a fun episode topic suggested by a Patreon listener for the boys to design some new Challenger Decks for Pioneer! Ricky’s Based Deck…
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Magic......In SPAAAAAAACE
Grab your space suit and punch it into hyper drive, it's time for Edge of Eternity! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here…
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Wow, They Can Just Ban Everything
Huh, didn't see that one coming. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by…
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Lizards Overrun the Pro Tour
Pro-Tour Cutter vs Lizards was realized last weekend, what does that mean for the upcoming BNR announcement? Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon…
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Predicting Pro-Tour Cutter
Final Fantasy has hit the online platforms and decklists are starting to drop featuring all sorts of new cards. Did your favorites make the cut? Pioneer- Mardu…
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Brewing With Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy is finally here! We're been busy brewing away, and so have you! So let's check out the sweet decks that everyone has been working on! Chris'…
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Check Out Our Final Fantasy Early Access VOD
We were last minute invited to take part in the Arena Final Fantasy early access stream, so if you missed out be sure to go check the vod!!!! Chris' RCQ List…
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Back to our Roots with Jesse Piland
It's an Action packed episode today as Chris and Ricky take the reigns with some help from Roots Mastermind Jesse Piland. Of course We had to cover the last of…
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Nothing Negative to Say About Final Fantasy
Ruckman doesn't appologize for his thoughts and opinions on the modern format, Ricky really really loves this new set, and Chris is just happy to be here. Want…
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The Start of the Final Fantasy
Pioneer is officially on Arena and Crew3 is ready to talk the change and of course start covering the Final Fantasy spoilers. The monthly Crew3 Pioneer…
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Interview With the Number One Roots Player
Ricky is back from his whirlwind weekend at last weekend's RC and is here to tell us all about. Also, Pioneer is OFFICIALLY going to be on Arena, what do we…
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Pixie Panic in Europe
This week Chris and Ricky talk about Final Fantasy Pre-orders Breaking Records and cover the European RC, where Esper Pixie got firmly supplanted by Orzhov in…
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Universes Beyond, Within, and Without
What a stupid freaking decision Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying…
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Cori-Steel Cutter Slices Through Every Format
Tarkir has hit the table top and they guys are here to take a look a just what cards are seeing play following the set's release. Pioneer: Boros Transmog -…
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This One Goes Out to the Brewers (ft. ServoToken)
It's a brewer's paradise of an episode this week as not only do the guys go over your generously submitted Tarkir Brews, but we were lucky enough to be joined…
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The Exterminator Skips Pioneer and Standard
The guys take a look at this week's BnR update before diving into their picks for the best cards in Tarkir! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon…
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The Last Modern Top8 Pre-Bans
Chris and Ricky sit down and have a nice chat with friends of the show Walker and AJ to discuss their recent HMBO Modern 15k top 8 finishes! Want to support…
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Tarkir Needs More Mice
The boys are back with their HMBO round up before breaking down some of the newest spoilers from Tarkir Dragon Storm. HBMO Pioneer 5k -…
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Spongebob Ruins our Immersion
With Ruckman needing to rest up for the week Chris and Ricky cover a rather unexciting RC from a viewer perspective and answer the question everyone has been…
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Combatting One Deck Formats
Its a slower week this week while everyone on the crew seems to have gotten sick, but hopefully this thought provoking discussion on tackling one deck formats…
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Domain Leaves the Pro Tour in the Dust
It was a big weekend for competitive magic as the top players descending upon Chicago to for some intense Standard action! Want to support the show? You can…
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Wait, Doesn't Tarkir Release Before Final Fantasy?
It's a biiiiiiiiiiiiig deck dump week as we take a look at the week 1 impact of Aether Drift on all the relevant formats. What do you think? Pioneer - Mardu…
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Love is in the air!
Chris and Ricky cover all the major news going on from RC Portland to the upcoming pro tour! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here…
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Aether Drift Brews.....and I Guess Modern....
Signups for this month's Championship Series event is now live, be sure to check the discord on how to sign up! Want to support the show? You can find our…
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Pioneer Excitement at the Rickytational!
This last weekend player descended upon San Antonio Texas to not only wish Ricky a Happy Birthday, but to also jam some of our favorite format: Pioneer! Want…
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Shifting Into Aetherdrift
Aetherdrift spoiler are here so let's punch it into gear! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now…
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Playing MODO in Mom's Minivan ft. Scott McNamara and Chris Kral
We had a wonderful time talking to Scott and Chris from Team Mainphase, be sure to give them some love! Scott…
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Gruul is Resurgent in Atlanta
What an exciting weekend of magic in Atlanta, and the boys are here to talk about about it and what it could mean for standard the rest of RCQ season. Want to…
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Rakdos Isn't Pioneer's Only Winning Deck
With the holidays over it's time to get back to business and take a look at the current state of pioneer before dipping our toes in the water to discuss…
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The Crew3 Awards and a Banlist Surprise
Is Modern saved? is Pioneer ruined? What do the guys think is the best set of the year? Find out on this episode of Crew3! Want to support the show? You can…
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Big Cards and Holiday Pickups
This week the boys are back as Ruckman and Ricky discuss the Laughing Dragon event in Houston before breaking down some fun pickups post holidays! Be sure to…
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Mastering the Pioneer Gauntlet
Pioneer Masters is finally here, do the boys think it lives up to expectations? Take a listen and find out! Gauntlet Phoenix…
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Did This TCG Fix Going Second?
In a bit of a twist this week Ricky and Ruckman got together to have a fun recording talking about the new hot gacha game, Pokemon TCG Pocket! Want to support…
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Goodbye Pioneer, Hello Standard!
This week the Ricky and Ruckman take a look at the results of the last Pioneer RC we'll have for awhile, and then dive into some community Standard deck…
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Is Blood Crypt the Most Oppressive Card in Pioneer?
One RC left before we temporarily put pioneer on the competitive shelf, so let's see where the format is at before things get wrapped up in a nice Foundations…
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Box Breaks, Beyblades and Ninjas, OH MY!
This week Ricky and Chris talk about the incredible Extra Life campaign (VODs available on twitch and Youtube) and if pioneer is dead no one told us! Ricky…
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The End of Crew3?
Don't worry, we aren't going anywhere.....but there will be some changes! Extra-Life Page…
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Turning a Commander Pod into a Competitive Team ft. Tony from Magic 512
A very timely episode this week as Chris and Ruckman are joined by friend of the show Tony from Magic 512 and discuss how he turned his weekly 4-player…
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Interview with RC Top8 Competitor Ian Robb
This week the guys sit down to discuss the recent dropping of Pioneer from the upcoming RCQ Schedule. After assuring everyone that it isn't the end of the…
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Rakdos Cauldron Takes the Pot in DC
What an exciting weekend for Pioneer as 2000 players descended on the US capital to battle it out for their seat on the pro tour! Now its up to the guys to…
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All the Pioneer Decks! RC DC Prep Part 2
Turns out there's a lot of playable decks in pioneer right now, so we briefly cover all of them to give you an idea of what to expect this weekend! Existing…
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Preparing for RC Washington DC Part 1
RC Season is here, so we're here to help you prepare for DC and any RC's beyond! This week while we wait to see the impact of Duskmourn we're answering all…
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The Calm Before Duskmourn
Chris and Ricky take one last quick look before Pioneer is flung into the haunted halls of Duskmourn! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here…
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A New Prison Deck in Pioneer?
It's a Ruckman and Chris week as the boys tackle more Duskmourne spoilers and talking about a very exciting decklist from this week's challenges! Want to…
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New Decks and New Cards!
With Amalia and Vampires behind us, Pioneer is really opening up! But what decks are starting out at the top of the food chain? Selesnya Company…
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Monday's Banlist Saved Magic!
Big episode this week! GP's are back, Amalia is banned, and NostraRicky is here to make Duskmourne predictions! Want to support the show? You can find our…
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100% Accurate Never Wrong BNR Predictions
Just like it says on the tin! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying…
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What's Going on in Standard?
As we gear up for the much anticipated August 26 BnR update, the boys decide to have a little fun and check out what's going on in Standard! Gruul Aggro…
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Yeesh, That's a Lot of Vampires
Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate…
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Bloomburrow Brews
It's Does It Slap time again! The guys review listener submitted brews before going over their own. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here…
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Our Bloomburrow Top 5s
Bloomburrow prereleases this weekend which means it's time to go over our top 5's from the new set. Will the guys agree, or will Ricky be super duper wrong?…
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Bloomburrow Hype!
Bloomburrow is Ricky's favorite set so we had to talk about our favorite cards! Also Chris would also like you to know he picked up his invite last week…
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Ban Amalia? Ban Ricky!
Wow, uhhhhhhh that sure was an interesting weekend but with the dust settled let's hear Ricky's side of the story. Also we have Bloomburrow spoilers! Gruul…
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Sticking to Your Archetype ft. Papa Kral
This week the boys are joined by friend of the show Papa Kral who goes over his love of Mono-white humans and what the benefits of hyper focusing on and…
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Amalia Survives the Rest of RCQ Season
It's a Chris and Ruckman episode this week while the guys talk about their recent RCQ successes putting up some top 8 finishes. After that let's take a look at…
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Is Amalia Too Good for Pioneer?
There's a banlist on Monday so the boys are here to weigh in on their predictions, and read some listener feedback on the format! Challenge 1…