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In this episode Bryan and Samma talk about how the focus on Customer Service has shifted in Judging over the years, and some tips that will help you improve your customer service skills at both large and small events.

In this episode Bryan and Samma take a super serious look at all the infractions of the IPG and rank them based on our scientific criteria of “whatever we feel like at the moment”. Join us as we durdle our … Continue reading →

Join Bryan and Samma on this tour up and down the Sword Coast as we pull up a chair at the Yawning Portal and talk about the new set over a mug of Shadowdark Ale. Behold the new mechanics as … Continue reading →

Hello and Welcome to JudgeCast. In this episode Bryan and Samma tackle the very serious, multi-faceted issue of which icosahedrons should be your icosahedron of choice when playing MTG Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. And psychological observation becomes a self-fulfilling … Continue reading →

Events are starting to happen again and the pre-releases keep coming. In this episode Bryan and Samma talk about things to do before and during a Pre-Release to keep your players happy. We also talk about the unique challenges of … Continue reading →

In this supersized episode Bryan and Samma dig deep on the rules and mechanics of several Modern Horizon 2 Cards. If you want to know how Urza’s Saga makes various Modern Decks better, go somewhere else. But if you want … Continue reading →

In a precursor to the Modern Horizons 2 Release Notes episode, Bryan and Samma go over the returning mechanics in the latest set. All the way from Aftermath to Unearth, we go into more detail than you probably needed to … Continue reading →

Join Bryan and Samma as they talk about the hot new mechanic of the past year that wasn’t: Modal Double-Faced Cards. You know, those cards that look like Transform cards but aren’t, but still make you avoid yellow sleeves.We break … Continue reading →

In this episode Bryan and Samma catch up on whats been happening with Judging during the pandemic, as well as discuss what they have (or haven’t) been doing to stay current.  We also talk about resources that might help you … Continue reading →

Yes its been a while, but we are back! This episode we introduce new host Samantha Harr, L2 Judge from Tampa Florida, and go over both the mechanics and some of the more rule-complex cards from everyone’s favorite Wizarding World: … Continue reading →

In this episode Bryan and Jacob are joined by former JudgeCast host Jess Dunks to go over cards of interest from M21 as well as talk about how wildly inconsistent P/T of whales are in relation to their size. Catch … Continue reading →

Better late than never: In this episode Bryan and Jacob discuss the the recent WOTC bannings, companion rules change, and give first muddled impressions of the new Digital MTR and Digital IPG Banning and Companion Rules Change – https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/june-1-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement?asp=4 Depictions … Continue reading →

In this episode Bryan and Jacob discuss a bevy of topics too small for their own episode. We discuss the ins and outs of the Multiplayer format Grand Melee, as well as the Notes Policy, Mana, and Proxies.

In this episode Bryan and Jacob sit down with GPHJ Kevin Desprez and talk about Investigations from a GPHJ perspective. We talk about what information HJs want to know from floor judges, as well as tips and tricks used during … Continue reading →

In this episode Bryan and Jacob talk about the policy impacts of Companion, as well as go into more detail than you probably wanted on the rules updates with Ikoria. Were you aware that Sharks are no longer fish? Oops. … Continue reading →

In the behemoth of an episode Bryan and Jacob discuss the ins and outs of Ikoria. And as long as you are not desperate to hear about how Companion works in subgames or Karn restarts (you’ll have to wait for … Continue reading →

In this episode Bryan and Jacob learn about MTGMelee, a new web based service that allows running and playing in online MTG Tournaments. The JudgeCast crew sit down with Steve Port and learn the ins-and-outs for Players, TOs, and Judges. … Continue reading →

Join Brogan, Bryan and new host Jacob Milicic (still has that new host smell) in discussing the types of mistakes judges can make and how to deal with them in the event and outside of the event as well. Also, … Continue reading →

Or “The Cootie Shot” is not an effective Health Care treatment. In this episode, Brogan and Bryan have special guest Erik Aliff to talk about steps you can take to keep yourself healthy at large events. We also talk about … Continue reading →

In this episode, Brogan and Bryan go over USC-Aggressive Behavior, Minor and Major. We go over what these penalties are, when to give them, when not to give them, and parts of the human element to consider when dealing with … Continue reading →