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JudgeCast #67 – Tuk Tuk in with M14 Rules Changes

Chewie — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:59:39 +0000

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On this episode, we cover all of the upcoming changes for M14! This includes how favorably the new legend rule works with Tuk Tuk the Explorer (Among other cards).

We also get caught up on our e-mails, which range from easy answers to incredibly complex phasing questions. Judging is fun!

Links from the show:

Article with Changes: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/248e

Explanation of why Legend Change was Made: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/248f

Pronunciation of Portcullis (It will matter, trust me): http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Portcullis

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #66 – Modern Sensibilities

Chewie — Mon, 27 May 2013 00:56:23 +0000

On this episode, the Billy Judges Gruff cover the top decks from GP Portland and any interesting rules interactions that can occur with those top decks.

Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of the M14 rules changes, but we do look a little bit like psychics during portions of the episode.

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #65 – Flock of Docs

Chewie — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:33:38 +0000

On this episode, we cover the (thankfully few) changes to the IPG, JAR, and MTR that came in the last round of updates. We also discuss our prerelease experiences and get caught up on e-mails!

Links from the show:

All documents - thedci.com/docs

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #64 – Jolly Good Dragon’s Maze FAQ Pip Pip

Chewie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:04:02 +0000

In this JudgeCast SPECIAL (Meaning it’s a bonus episode), we cover the FAQ for Dragon’s Maze. We also go in-depth on split cards as they can be a bit of a tricky widget.

Jess couldn’t make this episode so we have very special guest L2 Adam Hubble on to bring some much-needed British/Mississippi class to the show. Maybe now we can finally win a Grammy.

Links from the show:

New JAR: http://www.wizards.com/ContentResources/Wizards/WPN/Main/Documents/Magic_The_Gathering_Judging_at_Regular_REL_PDF1.pdf

FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/dgm&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#86140

All other documents: thedci.org/docs

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/judgecast

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JudgeCast #63 – Head Judging Your First Competitive Event

Chewie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:51:18 +0000

On this episode the JudgeBros have special guest L1 Mark Bush on to discuss everything you need to know to be head judge of your first competitive level event. We cover everything from announcements, to talking to the tournament organizer, to what to do when the event is wrapped up. We could never impart everything you learn through experience in one show but we sure gave it our best shot!

(Midway through the episode Skype decided it didn’t want the quality of Jess/Bryan to be good anymore. Sorry about that, it’s still plenty listenable, just not the high quality we usually like).

Infinite links from the show:

IPG Flash Cards – http://www.bluewizard.net/Bluewizards_Tower/Magic_Judge_Resources.html

Decklists – thedci.com/docs

Wizard’s Event Reporter – http://www.wizards.com/WPN/Events/Tools.aspx

Guide to WER – http://www.wizards.com/dci/downloads/wer_guide_%20V2_7may11.pdf

IRC – http://chat.magicjudges.org/ (After joining, type /join #mtgjudge to join the #mtgjudge chatroom. For the IRC-savvy, we are on EFNET)

Sean Catanese’s Judgebreaker deck – http://deckbox.org/sets/31969

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #62 – Welcome to my “Layer” – Part 2

Chewie — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:01:39 +0000

The boys are back in town with the second part of their two-part series on layers! This time, they cover the more complicated aspects of layers including dependencies and what happens when you remove an ability after it’s already done its thing.

Will you learn a lot from this episode? It depends! (An ol’ layer joke for you)

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

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JudgeCast #61 – Welcome to my “Layer” – Part 1

Chewie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:48:16 +0000

Copy the URL to this one down! Try to control your excitement! Text all of your friends who are rules-loving types and tell them to listen to our very special episode on layers (Or, “Interaction of Continuous Effects”). Never heard of layers? Color us impressed! Part of the greatness of layers is their ability to reach intuitive results without the players needing to think about them. It’s a powerful tool, and it’s tough sometimes to even see where the layers are working.

As is characteristic of all our episodes, we set out to educate you, the listener, on all the basics of layers. Is there anything you’d like us to modify about this episode? Did we say something counter to what you’d expect? This episode is all about the basics (What someone going for L1 would need to know) and next episode we switch it up with the advanced stuff.

Have something you want to hear on the next episode? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com.

Links from the show:

Our episode on copy effects: http://www.mtgcast.com/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/judgecast/judgecast-53-do-you-copy

Our episode on resources (Ignore mentions of lapsing abilities): http://www.mtgcast.com/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/judgecast/judgecast-37-unlimited-resources

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #60 – Billy Willy’s Public Events Fun Hour

Chewie — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:46:41 +0000

GP Charlotte was the largest Magic event to date (And much bigger than estimated), which had some unique judging challenges. We have L2 Matt Williams (lovingly referred to as Billy Willy) on to discuss being at the GP with a focus on being the Public Events lead for an event with so very many people. We also talk paper cutters for much longer than rational people should.

As always, we read e-mails from listeners like you! This week had some real doozies, including a rant and proclamation by CJ about Hive Mind and/or Knowledge Pool.

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com
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JudgeCast #59 – Sheldon Menery Explains It All

Chewie — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:08:44 +0000

This is a good one! We have Level Emeritus…Emeritused…the former L5 Sheldon Menery on to talk about whatever we want! We discuss cats, the history of the judge program, being an L5, naming beasts, and anything else that comes to mind. We also ask questions from our readers!

This episode is one of our favorites and is extremely full of fun and wisdom, so please give it a listen.

Links from the show:

Cat Crusaders - http://www.tampacatcrusaders.org/

Sheldon’s Food and Wine Blog - http://discoveriesinfoodandwine.com/

Sheldon’s History of EDH - http://www.starcitygames.com/article/25431_The-Genesis.html

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JudgeCast #58 – Missed Triggers in Little China

Chewie — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:00:44 +0000

Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we’re not back by dawn… call the president.

On this episode we have special guest L3 James Bennett on to discuss the new (super new) IPG! We talk triggers (Everyone loves triggers!), the other policy changes (We should rename a past episode due to some of these changes), and the newest MTR. Also for some reasons we make a lot of references from Big Trouble in Little China!

And of course we read all the e-mails from listeners just like you.

Here is a list of all the many and varied articles about the new IPG:

Toby Elliott’s post for judges: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2013/02/03/gatecrash-policy-changes-for-judges/

Toby Elliott’s commentary on Trigger changes: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2013/02/03/missed-triggers-3-the-bonus-disc/

James Bennett’s lovely write up on the new IPG: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/17umqb/the_gatecrash_ipg_and_triggers/

Article from Rules Manager Matt Tabak: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/233

And an article from former host, Riki Hayashi! http://www.starcitygames.com/article/25624_Trigger-Me-This.html

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JudgeCast #57 – Things About Stuff (Gatecrash Edition)

Chewie — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:06:49 +0000

Get ready for judging and playing Gatecrash with this episode of JudgeCast! We cover all of the new mechanics and a lot of the cards that may be interesting rules-wise during the prerelease!

We also answer all our Gatecrash-related mails. Other mails, your day will come! Aren’t you interested to hear how Phasing and Cipher interact?

Gatecrash FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/gtc

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com
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JudgeCast #56 – OoOS It or Lose It

Chewie — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:29:34 +0000

On this episode we discuss the intricacies of Out of Order Sequencing, a concept that comes up a lot in games but is rarely actually noticed or called out.

We also discuss some of our resolutions for the new year and make stupid jokes! And of course we answer listener e-mails from listeners around the world.

Links from the show:
Magic Tournament Rules (OoOS is section 4.3): http://www.wizards.com/ContentResources/Wizards/WPN/Main/Documents/Magic_The_Gathering_Tournament_Rules_PDF1.pdf
Riki Hayashi’s My First Review project: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php?title=Category:My_First_Review

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JudgeCast #55 – Testing Techniques with Allister and Nicodemus

Chewie — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:54:39 +0000

On this episode we have special guest Calvis Laprarie on to discuss tips for studying and taking the Judge exam. We also discuss testing candidates with dyslexia and how judge candidates with dyslexia can give themselves a boost while testing.

We also spend a few minutes discussing triggers again (And the act of forgetting them), and of course answer e-mails from listeners like you!

Toby’s articles mentioned on the show:
http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2012/12/07/bob-fear/
http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2012/12/14/out-of-order-sequencing-and-triggers/

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JudgeCast #54 – McDoling Out Some Tournament Errors

Chewie — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:44:37 +0000

On this episode of JudgeCast the JudgeBros have special guest L3 Ben McDole on to discuss anything and everything about the Tournament Errors section of the IPG! Listen as Ben cleverly ruins all of CJ’s good segues (That word is spelled weird).

We also now have mtgjudgecast.com for those wanting a direct link to our podcasts without having to find them on mtgcast.com!

We discussed a few past episodes this show, here is where you can listen to those again:
Manipulation of Game Materials: http://www.mtgcast.com/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/judgecast/judgecast-36-if-lapsing-abilities-is-wrong-then-i-dont-want-to-be-right

Player Communication Violation: http://www.mtgcast.com/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/judgecast/judgecast-38-as-easy-as-p-c-v

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JudgeCast #53 – Do You Copy?

Chewie — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:35:51 +0000

On this episode, the three amigos cover everything anyone could ever want to know about copy effects. If by the end of this there is some corner of copy effects you don’t understand, then you just weren’t listening.

(By the way, you’re going to want this: Mirrorweave – Each other creature becomes a copy of target nonlegendary creature until end of turn.)

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JudgeCast #52 – Every Little Step I Take

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:34:02 +0000

In this episode, CJ, Jess, and Bryan discuss the steps and phases of a turn. Is it worth it? Let me work it. I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it. Or something like that. I’m not up on all the hippity-hop you kids listen to these days. Jess announces his bid for the Presidency, based on a platform we can all get behind, and CJ discusses a situation of great “gravity.”

And of course we answer questions from listeners like you!

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/judgecast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/judgecast

Regional Coordinators: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/Regional_Coordinators

Your Hosts: Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #51 – Jared, Golgari L4 Lord

Chewie — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:35:27 +0000

On this episode of JudgeCast we have brand-new L4 judge (and alleged robot) Jared Sylva on to discuss his recent promotion. We talk about the roles and responsibilities of an L4 judge and ask Jared all kinds of fabulous questions.

And of course we answer questions from listeners like you!

Stick around after the show for an interesting discussion about a ruling Bryan was involved in at his last States event. Want to chime in with your own opinion? Check out our discussion on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/questions/475497615806734/

The video we mentioned about Jared in the old black and whites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hMCaZWqqPI

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JudgeCast #50 – Return to Ravnica Q&A featuring Bryan Nyquillaman

Chewie — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:28:55 +0000

On this ostentatious episode of JudgeCast, the fellas have special guest Jeremy Behunin on! We get caught up on some news over the past few weeks (Judge stream! L3 changes!) and get caught up on our listener e-mail.

For our main topic, we come up with a bunch of random rules questions having to do with Return to Ravnica. Can you answer them all correctly? If so, maybe you should have your own judging podcast.

Just kidding. There’s no reason to compete with the best judging podcast that ever was or ever will be.

Extra Life 2012:
http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=32866

Judge Stream (Thursdays, 7PM BST, 2 PM EST):
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/magic-the-judging

Youtube for Judge Stream: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/thejudging/

L3 Advancement Process:
http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/The_Level_Three_Advancement_Process

Your Host(s): Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com
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JudgeCast #49 – Tireless Toby Talks Triggers

Chewie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:22:29 +0000

A new IPG is out and effective on October 1, and that means it’s time for us to discuss all the changes in it! This time, it’s a really good one. We have L5 and Policy Master Toby Elliott on to discuss the new missed trigger policy, as well as other changes in the IPG and MTR.

New IPG: http://www.wizards.com/ContentResources/Wizards/WPN/Main/Documents/Magic_The_Gathering_Infraction_Procedure_Guide_PDF1.pdf
New MTR: http://www.wizards.com/ContentResources/Wizards/WPN/Main/Documents/Magic_The_Gathering_Tournament_Rules_PDF1.pdf
Toby’s DVD Commentary on the changes: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2012/09/17/missed-triggers-2/
Toby’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobyelliott

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JudgeCast #48 – Return to Ravnica Rules and Puns

Chewie — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:27:19 +0000

Selesnya Golgari

What time Izzet? Prerelease time! In this special, off-schedule episode the judge fellas go over the new rules and interesting interactions that could make you an unstoppable Tyran-Azorius Rex at your prerelease! No need to Rakdos brains about how Overload works, this episode has you covered. So scavenge up those dice and life pads and populate your car with your best pals, and give our podcast a listen!

(Listen, Selesnya and Golgari were really hard to make puns for, don’t judge us)

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JudgeCast #47 – You Just Got Regionally Coordinated

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:56:46 +0000

On this episode of JudgeCast we have two very special guests: Justin Turner and Sean Catanase! Justin is regional coordinator of the southeast, and Sean (as well as being a creator/former host of JudgeCast) is regional coordinator southwest. Both men are outright cool dudes. We discuss what being a regional coordinator entails and what they can do you for you, the loyal listener.

As always, we also read our listener e-mails and additional tomfoolery. Yolo.

Got a rules question, comment, concern? E-mail us at judgecast@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/judgecast
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/judgecast

Regional Coordinators: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/Regional_Coordinators

Your Host(s): Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #46 – Apps! Apps! Baby!

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:29:20 +0000

Jess missed last episode. CJ missed this one. Now, if we can only get Bryan to miss one. But thats OK. Because we have James Tiberius Bennett in this Episode. In addition to having the finest beard in the program, James is also one of the primary creators of our shiney new apps.magicjudges.org website for all your event and forum needs. We talk about some recent events, the new tools, and listener email.

This podcast is worth the price of admission!

Like us! www.facebook.com/judgecast

Judge Apps: http://apps.magicjudges.org/

Magic for a Cure : http://www.facebook.com/events/478132772212531

Atlanta Judge Conference: http://www.dcifamily.org/event/535/

Your Host(s): Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #45 – On This Episode, Skip Jess Dunks

Chewie — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:22:39 +0000

You see, Jess Dunks couldn’t make it to this episode so we replaced him with nothing. The joke will make a lot more sense when you listen to this fabulous episode about replacement effects!

We also go over some recent news (Judge apps hooooooooo), older news (Magic Online Judge Open), and some chatter that couldn’t be considered news at all.

Congratulations to Andrew Wilson, the winner of our hug a judge contest!

E-mail us! judgecast@gmail.com
Like us! www.facebook.com/judgecast
Follow us! www.twitter.com/judgecast

Judge Apps: http://apps.magicjudges.org/
Magic for a Cure (This is a good cause that we just forgot to bring up): http://www.facebook.com/events/478132772212531
Atlanta Judge Conference: http://www.dcifamily.org/event/535/

Your Host(s): Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com
Show’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/judgecast

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JudgeCast #44 – Investigating Raging Levine

Chewie — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:22:04 +0000

The Hosts are back in town with another awesome guest host! This time we have the knowledgeable and hilarious Eric Levine on to discuss investigations. Whether you’ve never disqualified a person or you sleep atop a pile of DQ reports, you’re sure to learn something from this one.

If you’re intending to enter our contest time is running out! Post a picture of you hugging to our facebook page (facebook.com/judgecast) and you could win a Judge Foil Vendilion Clique! We will announce the winner next show.

As always, we read e-mails from listeners like you and also bring you plenty of uneducational banter!

Your Host(s): Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com
Show’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/judgecast

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JudgeCast #43 – Bad Habits of Good L1s

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:51:13 +0000

Your three JudgeCast monkeys are back to see no evil, hear no evil, and do no evil!

On this episode we discuss our GP Atlanta adventures and also some of the bad habits that otherwise good L1s (And sometimes L2s) can fall into. Do you do anything we discuss? (Answer: Yes, you probably do. But that’s ok!)

Contest reminder! Post a picture of you hugging a judge to our Facebook page at facebook.com/judgecast and you will be entered into a random drawing to win a Judge Foil Vendilion Clique! Hugging any judge will get you 1 entry, 3 entries for hugging a current or past host of JudgeCast, and 5 entries for hugging the illusive Riki Hayashi!

As always, we answer e-mails from listeners just like you! It’s edutainment!

Your Host(s): Bryan Prillaman, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #42 – Getting Your Priorities Straight

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:06:51 +0000

Jess, CJ, and Bryan are back with another action packed episode of JudgeCast! On this episode, we discuss the new Infraction Procedure Guide and Magic Tournament Rules. We also take some time to discuss how priority works in Magic (You’re on your own to figure it out for poker).

We also announce our new contest! Take a picture of you hugging a judge and post it on our Facebook wall (facebook.com/judgecast) and you could win yourself a shiny judge foil Vendilion Clique! The winner will be selected randomly from all entries. Posting a picture with any judge will get you 1 entry. Take a picture with a current or past host (Sean Catanase, Jose Boveda, Jess Dunks, Bryan Prillaman, and CJ Shrader) and you’ll get yourself a cool 3 entries. Get a picture with Riki Hayashi and your risking of your life just earned you 5 entries! We’ll even award bonus entries based on creativity!

Finally, we wrap up by reading e-mails from listeners just like you and discussing Harry Potter for some reason.

Your Host(s): Jess Dunks, CJ Shrader, and Bryan Prillaman
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #41 – State Based Action Robots

Chewie — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:42:06 +0000

How well do you know your State Based Actions? Could you name all 21 of them? Could you accurately compare them to some cartoon that only Bryan is aware of? After this show, you’ll be able to do all of that and more! (Ok, you still won’t know how Archenemy works but you should be able to live without that)

On top of that, we have the mythic rare man/JudgeCast mascot Raven Fox on to help us cover all the ins and outs of SBAs, and maybe even read off some e-mails from listeners just like you.

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Your Host(s): Jess Dunks, CJ Shrader, and Bryan Prillaman
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #40 – The Loucksiest Cast

Chewie — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:03:21 +0000

Jess unfortunately couldn’t join us for this podcast, so Bryan and CJ soldier on with a very special guest: Jon Loucks from Limited Resources!

We kick the show off with some discussion on the Cavern of Souls ruling, do a crack a pack (A dream come true really) and then barrage Jon with rules questions as we go through the steps needed to become a Level 1 judge!

We wrap up by announcing the winner of our “Judgebreaker” contest and reading mails from listeners just like YOU.

“To prejudge other men’s notions before we have looked into them is not to show their darkness but to put out our own eyes.” – John Locke

Links from the show:
List of Regional Coordinators: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/Regional_Coordinators
Judge Center: judge.wizards.com
Limited Resources site: lrcast.com

Your Host(s): Jess Dunks, CJ Shrader, and Bryan Prillaman
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #39 – Women in Judging (Or: Seriously Dude?)

Chewie — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:22:30 +0000

Your favorite three-man group since the Blue Man Group is back! There has been much discussion lately about women in Magic, and this show Bryan, Jess, and CJ invite L3 Ingrid Lind-Jahn on to give a JudgeCast twist to the discussion: Women in Judging.

Also, we do our usual monkeying around, chat about the Hayne/Finkel Pro Tour ruling, Judge pedometers, and more! As always, we answer mails from you, our loyal listeners, and we got a lot this time! Of course, if you ever have a question for us always feel free to send us a mail at judgecast@gmail.com.

Your Host(s): Jess Dunks, CJ Shrader, and Bryan Prillaman
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #38 – As Easy as P-C-V

Chewie — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:49:24 +0000

JudgeCast welcomes a third host to the mix! You’ll never guess who it is (Hint: His name rhymes with Lion Frillapan). We talk about our prerelease experiences and other news.

Do you know the difference between free, derived, and private information? Do you know what to do when a player doesn’t know? We talk about player communication and the penalties who love them, including possibly the most misgiven penalty in the Infraction Procedure Guide: Player Communication Violation.

As always, we read mail from YOU, our loyal listeners, and announce a brand new contest! Want to win a shiny judge foil Vendilion Clique? Listen to find out how!

Links from the show:
AVR FAQ – http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg%2Fdaily%2Fftl%2F191
Eureka – gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=159300
Judge Booklet - judgebooklet.com
Magic Judges twitter – https://twitter.com/#!/magicjudges
Rules Tip Blog – http://blogs.magicjudges.org/rulestips/
Rules Tip Twitter – https://twitter.com/#!/mtgrulestips

Your Host(s): Jess Dunks, CJ Shrader, and Bryan Prillaman
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #37 – Unlimited Resources

Chewie — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:27:54 +0000

Bryan Prillaman joins Jess and CJ again for another action-packed episode of JudgeCast. (If you listen real close you can hear a high speed chase in the background, followed by an explosion. ACTION) We go over the new abilities coming in Avacyn Restored and muse on what might be in the Helvault.

When Bryan isn’t actually cleaning up his dog’s puke he talks about his recent experience with lapsing abilities, and we go over a few examples to really hammer it home.

Finally, we talk about a bunch of resources you (yes YOU) can use to improve as a judge, and announce the winner of our very first contest! Got a resource we missed? Send us a mail at judgecast@gmail.com!

As always, we also read listener e-mails and babble.

Links from the show
Ask Wizards with Comprehensive Rules for Soulbond and Miracle: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/activity/947

IRC Link: http://wbe002.mibbit.com/?server=irc.umich.edu&channel=%23mtgjudge%2C%23mtgrules

Regional Coordinators: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/Regional_Coordinators

Cranial Insertion: http://www.cranialinsertion.com/
Cranial Insertion’s article on layers: http://www.cranialinsertion.com/article/6

Articles by Justin Turner: http://www.gatheringmagic.com/author/justinturner/

Articles by Riccardo Tessitori: http://www.blackborder.com/q/user/2393

Judge Wiki: wiki.internationalmagicjudges.com

Phone Applications: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/Handhelds

Judge Center: judge.wizards.com

DCI Family: dcifamily.org

Judge Study Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/175624355828083/

Judge Classes: http://wiki.internationalmagicjudges.net/index.php/Judge_Classes

Your Host(s): Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #36 – If Lapsing Abilities is Wrong Then I Don’t Want to be Right

Chewie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:44:28 +0000

On this episode CJ and Jess have professional cheater-catcher Arthur Halavais on to discuss how you can look out for Manipulation of Game Materials.

We also discuss the much-anticipated changes to the IPG and the MTR, as well as other policy change that have come up since the last time we recorded.

As always, we answer your rules questions and e-mails and announce our “other judge” contest ending date (11:59 Pacific on Monday April 16)!

Links from the show:
Toby Elliott’s Article on Lapsing Abilities – http://internationalmagicjudges.net/article-1624
Arthur’s Seminar (Starts at about 1:10:40) – http://www.twitch.tv/scgjudge/b/313374412

Your Host(s): Jess Dunks and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #35 – Judge Prillamanager

Chewie — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:43:30 +0000

Jess and CJ (Collectively known as CJess) return! We have a guest on, the lovely and informative L2 Bryan Prillaman. Bryan talks about the roles and responsibility of being a judge manager for GP Orlando and the upcoming GP Atlanta.

Have you never judged a GP? CJ wrote down every single ruling he made during GP Nashville, so you can get a feel for what kind of rules you can expect during your first GP.

Also, we announce our first contest! Give us your best “but another judge said this” story and you could get your hands on a shiny judge-foil Goblin Welder.

As always, we answer rules questions and read e-mails from you, our adoring fans. Give it a listen won’t you?

Links from the show:
L5 Jason Lemahieu’s Article “Judge Lord” – http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg%2Fdaily%2Ffeature%2F187

Your Host(s): Sean Catanese, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show�s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #34 – The Next IPGeneration

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:25:34 +0000

Judgecast is back! In this episode, Sean hands off the show to the new and extremely handsome hosts of Judgecast: Jess Dunks and CJ Shrader. We spend some time introducing ourselves, talk about the changes that happened to the Infraction Procedure Guide since the last time Judgecast aired, and spend a few minutes giving a judge perspective on the whole Indy playmat hubbub. And, of course, we answer some rules questions from the listeners!

If you have any questions, concerns, rules questions, incriminating photos, complaints, or anything at all you want to send to us, our e-mail is always judgecast@gmail.com.

Links from the show:
Organizer Code of Conduct – http://wizards.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2162/~/organizer-code-of-conduct

Your Host(s): Sean Catanese, Jess Dunks, and CJ Shrader
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #33 – Delayed Outta Philly – Philly MonsterCast and Interview with Steven Briggs

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:01:28 +0000

Sean (freshly minted Level 3!) and Riki are joined by Canadian judge Chris Landsell to talk about PT Philly, GP Montreal. They also cover investigations in more detail, listener questions, and an extra special interview with new L3 judge and DCI Regional Coordinator Steven Briggs. Send your rules questions to judgecast@gmail.com. (Sorry for the delay, many changes in responsibilities and a hurricane kept us busy these last few weeks!)

Send your questions, feedback, and hate mail to judgecast@gmail.com.

Thanks, as always, to our gracious hosts at MTGCast.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast – Judge Conference #4 – How to prevent judging mistakes – Eric Levine

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:36:26 +0000

In this Judge Conference learning sessions, Eric Levine will discuss ‘How to prevent judging mistakes’. Send your questions, feedback, and hate mail to judgecast@gmail.com. Thanks, as always, to our gracious hosts at MTGCast.com! Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese … Continue reading →

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JudgeCast – Judge Conference #3 – Resources available to judges – Jeff Morrow

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:35:07 +0000

In this Judge Conference learning sessions, Jeff Morrow will discuss ‘Resources available to judges’. Send your questions, feedback, and hate mail to judgecast@gmail.com. Thanks, as always, to our gracious hosts at MTGCast.com! Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese Show’s … Continue reading →

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JudgeCast – Judge Conference #2 – How to recover from judging mistakes – Louis Fernandes

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:34:00 +0000

In this Judge Conference learning sessions, Tody Elliot will discuss ‘How to recover from judging mistakes ‘. Send your questions, feedback, and hate mail to judgecast@gmail.com. Thanks, as always, to our gracious hosts at MTGCast.com! Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and … Continue reading →

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JudgeCast – Judge Conference #1 – How you can help the DCI – Toby Elliott

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:32:47 +0000

In this Judge Conference learning sessions, Tody Elliot will discuss ‘How you can help the DCI’. Send your questions, feedback, and hate mail to judgecast@gmail.com. Thanks, as always, to our gracious hosts at MTGCast.com! Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean … Continue reading →

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JudgeCast #32.5 – Women in Magic, interview with Lindsay Brown

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:44:49 +0000

In this short interview, Sean interviews his wife Lindsay about her perspective on Magic, judges, and how the game can be more accessible to women. Some of the interview questions were blatantly stolen from the guys over at RedSiteWins in their interviews with their significant others (http://redsitewins.com/2011/08/09/2286/). We’ll look for more opportunities to bring in women who judge Magic as future guests, so stay tuned. Enjoy!

Send your questions, feedback, and hate mail to judgecast@gmail.com.

Thanks, as always, to our gracious hosts at MTGCast.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #32 – Ceejsteak and Bananas

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:02:44 +0000

This episode, our guest is CJ Shrader, L2 from Atlanta. He’s got a judge conference coming up. You should go. Also, now we know what it takes to become a L3 Judge. Riki helps us cover the checklist and explain some of the rationale behind it. A few crazy-weird rules questions later, we find ourselves reading a great response to our last episode sent to us by the amazing Pete Jahn. It’s an awesome show, and we’re glad to have you join us. Send us your questions: judgecast@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook.

Thanks as always to our hard-working hosts at MTGCast.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #31 – Blame Canada

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:22:31 +0000

This episode is chock full of guest goodness. Riki returns for his second show in a row, Jose is also here. But wait, there’s more! We’re joined by Michael Jimenez, Californian L2 and fellow Canada-basher, and Andreas Jepsen, the intrepid Danish L3.

Contents include inspiring stories, rules discussions, poorly-read-in-accent listener questions, Magic Celebration, and deep philosophical tournament organizer questions. And banter. Yes, the banter.

Send your questions, comments, and feedback to judgecast@gmail.com and maybe you’ll have your message misread on air next time!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #30 – Another Rikicast!

Christopher E Otwell — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:00:22 +0000

Riki’s back for this extended-double-huge episode, and he brings the banter. In this mountain of content, we discuss the new changes to the Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines, tons of great listener questions, Pro Tour Philly anticipation, and all manner of other things Judge. Riki tells us about a couple classic moments in SCG Open history, one of which is documented here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYh7cJAzHR4 and we also reference the Commander decks FAQ (yes, it exists!) here: http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=magic/rules/faqs

You can send your questions, comments, and other cheers and jeers to JudgeCast@gmail.com. We promise to get back to you sooner than our next recording session…

Also, if you’ve been getting JudgeCast through an RSS feed, you’ll need to reset it. The wonderful folks at MTGCast.com were hacked a while back and all that great info was lost. Please resubscribe to all your Magic podcasts in order to get them as soon as they’re up!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #29 – Tasty Myr Batterspheres

Christopher E Otwell — Sat, 28 May 2011 17:31:16 +0000

For this episode, Sean and Jose discuss the new judge classes you can find here: http://wiki.dcifamily.org/index.php/Judge_Classes, changes to FNM’s offerings, listener questions, characteristic-defining abilities, and fixing the last episode where Sean cut a part out that he shouldn’t have.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #28 – Still Messin’ with a Texan

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:58:11 +0000

Kevin Binswanger re-joins our crew for this riveting, timely episode! Your intrepid hosts cover myriad varied subjects this time around, including the May rules changes and updates (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/141a) and the NPH FAQ just in time for your local prerelease (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/703). We’ll also discuss at length the changes to definining what a Level 1 judge is, and what’s in store for the Magic Judge program going forward http://community.wizards.com/judge/blog/2011/05/04/level_requirements_and_testing_sphere_report

We’re proud to announce the California-Canada Magic Judge Challenge, where teams of judges from each region are challenging one another in a race to 100 judges and 5 new promotions. If you’re a prospective judge in California, send us a note at JudgeCast@gmail.com and we’ll get you in touch with your local Level 2 judge to start you on the path (Canadians can politely ignore this message).

As always, we finish up with a couple listener questions, and are happy to take yours, just send it to judgecast@gmail.com!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #27 – Oboxiously Revived

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:31:20 +0000

We’ve been a long time gone…and a lot’s happened during our time away. Nonetheless, send your rules questions to judgecast@gmail.com (we’ve been answering them even on hiatus).

In this episode, Sean and Jose cover new developments in the DCI, including a mass of levels-up, premier event changes, and – part of the reason for our hiatus – California’s victory over Spain in getting to 75 certified judges (with 5 more in the last month!).

Sean Head Judged Regionals and Jose led Logistics there, so Jose gets an on-air mini-review of his performance.

We’ll also discuss the New Phyrexia spoiler fiasco and a few of the more rules-intensive cards the set has to offer.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #26 – Messin’ with a Texan

Christopher E Otwell — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:19:11 +0000

Our guest in this episode is Kevin Binswanger, DCI Regional Coordinator for the Southwest United States. We chat about remote judge certification, regional conferences, and his war with northern Europe.

Jose’s battery dies midway (or the DCI ninjas got to him, we don’t really know), so Kevin takes on co-host banter duties.

Rules questions abound in this episode, but we’re always up for more. Send your questions to JudgeCast@gmail.com.

DCI Rules Website: http://dcirules.org
Regional Coordinator Contact Information: http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/events.aspx?x=judge/resources/coords
Remote Certification Details: http://www.wizards.com/wpn/News/Article.aspx?x=Remote_Certification_February
Sean’s Judgebreaker Commander Deck: http://deckbox.org/sets/31969

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JudgeCast #25 – BanterCast (’cause Riki’s back)

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:34:57 +0000

For BanterCast (Episode #25), Riki returns for the SCG Open in San Jose. We cover his spin out in Nebraska, interesting rulings from the tournament floor, and a host of banter. When Jose and Riki get started, Sean doesn’t stand a chance. Rules and policy questions can be sent to judgecast@gmail.com, and be discussed in future shows (or Sean will cut them out, one or the other).

Thanks, as always, to our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and ManaNation.com.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #24 – Worlds Interviews

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:29:32 +0000

Worlds Interviews in #24, including Fabian Peck, Edwin Zhang (China’s DCI Regional Coordinator), and a great review of how logistics works at a large event from Australian Level 4 Judge James Mackay. Rules and policy questions can be sent to judgecast@gmail.com, and be discussed in future shows (or Sean will cut them out, one or the other).

Thanks, as always, to our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and ManaNation.com.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #23 – I Can Show You the Worlds

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:49:43 +0000

Hello and welcome to JudgeCast! This time, Sean and Jose discuss Sean’s recent trip to Magic’s World Championship in Chiba, Japan. We also bring you interviews recorded on the event floor and elsewhere (stay tuned for more in future episodes). Interviewees include Takanori Nakamura, DCI Regional Coordinator for Japan; and Alexis Rassel and Clair Dupre, two outstanding French judges promoted to Level 3 at Worlds.

We also answer listeners’ rules questions and debate the merits of changing the fix for Deck Problems. You can submit your rules and policy questions to be answered on the air (and faster via e-mail) to judgecast@gmail.com.

Finally, we leave you with a poem recited from Glenn White, Level 4 Judge from the UK.

Look for us on Facebook, where you can see pictures from Worlds, get updates on the show, and send us your feedback.

Thanks, as always, to our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and ManaNation.com.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #22 – Pre-Worlds Mayhem. Saito Goes Commander?

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:25:57 +0000

In this episode, the Sean (newly relocated to Berkeley, CA) and Jose (still in Sacramento) cover the hottest new things in the world of judging Magic, ahead of Sean’s trip to Chiba later this week. Is Saito Magic’s new Pete Rose? What is “Stalling” after all? Your rules questions, up-to-the minute EDH announcements from Wizards, and maybe some more griping about WPN and MPR dying, but at least we end on a high note!

You can send your rules questions to judgecast@gmail.com, also feel free to send in things you want to hear asked of our interviewees at the Magic World Championships next week!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #21 – Ch-ch-ch-changes to the Wizards Play Network!?

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:48:22 +0000

In this episode, our intrepid JudgeCast crew is dragged back to the mike, kicking and screaming to talk about recent changes to the Wizards Play Network that may impact events near you. Sean and Jose also cover California State Champs (for which Sean was Head Judge) and Grand Prix Toronto from the account of newly promoted Canadian L2 judge Charlotte Sable. But that’s not all! We have new listener questions on rules and tournaments, including a potential MTGO bug and a “What happens when I screw up my matchslip?” story. Finally, to top it all off, we’re giving away a handful of iPhone app licenses from an industrious judge from Down Under who’s made a great app for judges, and Sean forgot to cut a part out.

Send us your stories from the trenches, feedback, and “WPN changes are a travesty” rants! Aim them squarely at: judgecast@gmail.com

We’d like to thank our gracious hosts at Mananation and MTGcast for putting our show on their bandwidth, Carbon Leaf for our the intro music we sample in each episode, and of course our loyal listeners and Facebook fans (search for JudgeCast…you’ll find us!).

Thanks!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #20 – Global Reaching and Local Chafing

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:54:29 +0000

Episode 20 here where L2 judge Sean Catanese and L1 judge Jose Boveda finish our largest pack giveaway contest, talk about GP Portland and Worlds coming up, talk about pro tour resources, kick off a new contest and of course answer rules questions from our listeners!

Thanks!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #19 – Don’t Call It a Comeback – JudgeCast brings you Man Hugs and the largest prize pack giveaway in magic podcasting!

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:10:15 +0000

Jose Boveda from JudgeCast here, with a brand spankin new episode! I know, I’m as surprised as you are. Anyway here it is. Sean has given me the job of sending this, but he was mum on additional details so if you need anything else from me, please let me know by responding to judgecast@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #18 – Awkwardest. Esper Charm. Ever…and the New Penalty Guidelines!

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:13:05 +0000

The JudgeCast crew took a short road trip to the Bay Area to interview Toby Elliott, Level 5 judge and all-around policy guru. They talk at length about the new Magic Infraction Procedure Guide, Tournament Rules, and Guide to Fixing Common Errors that went live on July 1. They also cover how Progenitus can legally end up in the graveyard, how Emrakul can turn into a 0/4 tree, and why it’s sometimes a bad idea to cast Emerge Unscathed on a your Kor Spiritdancer. Finally, yes, the crew talks about Esper Charm in all its glory. Suffice it to say, if you were an enchantment, you’d be destroyed (not!).

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com. Thanks, as always, to our hosts!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #17 – New IPG and Stuff

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:11:41 +0000

Sean, Riki, and Jose are back with a plan for this episode, including:
- Reviewing the changes in the new Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines, Magic Tournament Rules, and brand spankin’ new Fixing Common Errors document
- What do you do if you want to judge but don’t have any local tournaments?
- A major newspaper really really messes up a story on Magic
- Listener questions, including one from a soldier in an overseas warzone, different Ascensions working differently in 2HG, and others
- Declaring a winner in the “You Design the Pro’s Candy Bar” contest!
- Archenemy first impressions and the pitfalls of running Emrakul in an anti-Archenemy deck

Thanks as always to our hosts!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #16 – Slowest. Bolt. Ever.

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:05:57 +0000

In this episode, Sean, Riki, and Jose are back with listeners’ questions, stories, and rules and tournament quandries. They discuss how to not kill a Tarmogoyf with the slowest Lightning Bolt ever. Other things covered in this episode include upgrading penalties, split cards, why Jace doesn’t often make you draw extra cards, and much more!

We have a new contest, too. Design a candy bar based on the personality of a Magic pro, and you can win some packs of…the first set of the 21st century! Listen for details.

Thanks as always to our hosts!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose Boveda, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #15 – Hulk Hands Smash!

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:54:34 +0000

This time Sean, Jose, and Riki discuss JudgeCast #15!

Send us your questions, stories, and contest entries at judgecast@gmail.com!

Thanks, as always, to our hosts at MTGCast and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf. Also look for us on Facebook!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #14 – Resolving Twin Rico Suave Demons

Christopher E Otwell — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:00:39 +0000

This time Sean, Jose, and Riki delve into the realm of what you can and can’t say at the end of a tournament when all you want to do is win something or make top 8, using a fellow podcasting team’s examples. The also cover how to break through a Glen Elendra Archmage, fun and useless ways to build a Hellcarver Demon deck, what happens when you play the wrong opponent, and much more.

Send us your questions, stories, and contest entries at judgecast@gmail.com!

Thanks, as always, to our hosts at MTGCast and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf. Also look for us on Facebook!

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi, Jose, and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #13 – Jose Hates Wooberg the Muppet!

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:03:12 +0000

Sean, Riki, and Jose are back with more from the world of judging Magic! They discuss listener e-mails, rules questions, and tournament scenarios. They field a couple questions from the Yo! MtG Taps hosts, and Sean promises to cut some part of the show out, but forgets…again. Send your rules questions, tournament stories, and contest entries to judgecast@gmail.com. Also look for us on Facebook!

Thanks as always to our hosts!

Thanks, as always, to our hosts at MTGCast and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #12 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – Riki’s Adventures into the Eye of the Storm

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:29:34 +0000

Once again, Riki and Sean talk rules, policy, tournaments, and give away packs! They go in-depth on Riki’s future with StarCity Games (he’s got a real job there!) and what it means for JudgeCast. They also cover a ton of listeners’ questions, including taking a closer look at Eye of the Storm, levelers and layers, and many more. Riki decided to get generous with his packs this time, hitting up five lucky listeners with Shards block draft sets! Send us your questions, stories, and contest entries at judgecast@gmail.com!

Thanks, as always, to our hosts at MTGCast and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #11 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – …And We’re Back!

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:53:59 +0000

After a longer-than-expected delay (Sean’s fault, not our hosts’!), Riki and Sean are back with more stories from the trenches and answers to your questions. What happens when Experiment Kraj adds 2 loyalty counters and taunts your opponent? How did Riki lose to Jose at the prerelease? It’s all here!
If you want to hear your question answered on the air, or have us settle a dispute in your playgroup (Warning: Thunderdome rules may be invoked!), send us an e-mail at judgecast@gmail.com. You can also become a fan of JudgeCast on Facebook now where you can submit questions, and keep in touch with the latest news on the show!
Thanks, as always, to our hosts at www.mtgcast.com andthe folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #10 – Of Counterfeit Cards and Rules Manglings

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:27:24 +0000

We test a power 9 card for authenticity (thanks to our guest DCI L1 Judge Jose Boveda), answer tons of rules questions, and pick a winner of our “worst mangling of the rules” story contest. We also pick a winner for our next contest question, and Riki sticks his foot in his mouth. Mmmm, tasty!

We’re always interested to hear your rules questions and quandries, so send them to us at judgecast@gmail.com. You can also become a fan of JudgeCast on Facebook now where you can submit questions, and keep in touch with the latest news on the show’s coming attractions!

As always, we’d like to thank our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf.
Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #9 — Interview with the L5

Christopher E Otwell — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:53:22 +0000

Riki and Sean have a special guest this time, Toby Elliott, one of four Level 5 judges in the world! Toby discusses the new edition of the Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines in depth, as he’s known as the “policy guy” for the DCI and a primary editor for the MIPG. Together, they traverse listeners’ queries, both simple and complex, eventually arriving at the extremes of “What happens when the rules of the game don’t cover an interaction between cards?” They also discuss how the MIPG gets made and what goes into the process of editing it.

Toby also chooses a question from a listener to serve as our newest contest question! The best answer will win you a draft set, so listen up and send us your answers (and more rules questions!).

As always, we’d like to thank our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf.

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JudgeCast #8 — Insufficient Shuffling

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:17:25 +0000

Riki and Sean discuss the recent changes to the Magic Infraction Procedure Guidelines published and how they might affect interactions between players, their opponents, and the judges who babysit…er…answer their calls. They have a ton of new listener questions ranging from intricate and complex to straightforward and simple. They also discuss Sean’s recent non-performance at his local PTQ and Riki’s recent trip out to the SCG $10K weekend in Indianapolis.

We’re always interested to hear your rules questions and quandries, so send them to us at judgecast@gmail.com. You can also become a fan of JudgeCast on Facebook now where you can submit questions, add topics for judgely discussion, and keep in touch with the latest news on the show’s coming attractions!

As always, we’d like to thank our wonderful hosts at MTGCast.com and the folks at Music Alley (http://music.mevio.com) for providing podsafe bumper music by Carbon Leaf.

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JudgeCast #7 — Gifts Not Yet Given

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:15:38 +0000

How do you properly resolve the trigger on Rhystic Study? Is Vesuva broken with Scapeshift? Riki and Sean are back with more of your questions and a few clarifications from episodes past. They’ve also decided to start giving stuff away … Continue reading →

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JudgeCast #6 – Judgecasting at All Levels

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:07:33 +0000

Riki and Sean take on your rules questions as always, and go in depth to talk about what each of the levels of judges does, how they’re different, and what it means to advance. Send your questions to judgecast@gmail.com. Our … Continue reading →

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JudgeCast #5 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – DQs and Shady Behavior Galore!

Christopher E Otwell — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:45:02 +0000

In this episode, Riki and Sean discuss their experiences at Pro Tour San Diego, including a couple sensitive incidents that have caused a stir among players and judges alike. They also answer listeners’ e-mail questions about the fine line between fraud and Jedi mind-tricks, rules questions, and what to do when your judge gets out of line.

Send your questions and comments to judgecast@gmail.com!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #4 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – Stories from the Grand Prix floor!

Christopher E Otwell — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:11:26 +0000

This time, Riki and Sean have taken the show on the road. Sean sat down with a unique pair of judges at Grand Prix Oakland to get the international perspective of Barry Swan (L2 from Colombia and Head Judge of the Sunday PTQ) and the insight of James Elliot, famed “Road Warrior” and L2 from St. Louis. We also answer some interesting questions from listeners, covering Stalling, Fraud, and tricky rules interactions. I promise, the volume is fixed this time… You can submit your questions to the JudgeCast by e-mailing judgecast@gmail.com.

We’d like to thank Chris Otwell and MTGCast for hosting us and music.mevio.com and Carbon Leaf for the podsafe bumper music.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese

Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #3 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – Pre-Grand Prix Preparations

Christopher E Otwell — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:59:49 +0000

Riki and Sean are back with more of your rules and player interaction questions, from listeners spanning the globe (and try to pump up the volume a bit)! They also cover Riki’s dominating performance at a Grand Prix Trial for Grand Prix Oakland, and talk about expectations for Grand Prix Oakland. Look for the JudgeCast crew at the Grand Prix (and Pro Tour San Diego!), where you can record your question for a future episode!

You can submit your questions to the JudgeCast by e-mailing judgecast@gmail.com.

We’d like to thank Chris Otwell and MTGCast for hosting us and music.mevio.com and Carbon Leaf for the podsafe bumper music.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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JudgeCast #2 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – Level up! (Times Two!!!)

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:42:03 +0000

In this episode, Riki and Sean introduce the world’s newest Level 1 judge, Jose Boveda, and celebrate Sean’s leveling up to Level 2. Riki and Sean (and Jose!) explain how they got started in judging. They cover interesting rules interactions from new cards out of Worldwake, and talk about a tough ruling in a recent Legacy tournament.

Thanks to Carbon Leaf and MusicAlley for the podsafe intro and exit bumpers (http://music.mevio.com) and Great Escape Games in Sacramento for hosting us (www.greatescapegames.com).

Let me know if you have any questions!

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JudgeCast #1 – Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese – Get your FNM on…

Christopher E Otwell — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:23:49 +0000

In this inaugural episode, Riki and Sean introduce JudgeCast to the world and hit the ground running. Topics for this episode include:
– Game loss penalties given in the recent Star City Games Legacy $5K
– Complex rules interactions for the Extended Pro Tour Qualifier season
– The new DCI program to offer special foils to judges who grow Friday Night Magic

Riki and Sean keep things interesting with stories from the trenches at tourneys around the world and their own backyard in Northern California. Thanks to Carbon Leaf and the podsafe music from MusicAlley for the intro and exit bumpers (http://music.mevio.com) and Great Escape Games in Sacramento for hosting us (www.greatescapegames.com).

Your Host(s): Riki Hayashi and Sean Catanese
Show’s Email: judgecast@gmail.com

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