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Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

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Join Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Mark Rosewater as he shares stories, insights, and more while driving to work. Listen and learn more about how Magic is made!
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Join Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Mark Rosewater as he shares stories, insights, and more while driving to work. Listen and learn more about how Magic is made!
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Published 2019-11-18

#689: Artifacts & Enchantements

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This podcast is about the similarities and differences between artifacts and enchantments, and how they've changed over time.
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This podcast is about the similarities and differences between artifacts and enchantments, and how they've changed over time.
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Published 2019-11-08

#688: Subtypes

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In this podcast, I talk about all the noncreature subtypes in Magic.
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In this podcast, I talk about all the noncreature subtypes in Magic.
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Published 2019-11-01

#685: Things Not Going According to Plan

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In game design, as in any creation—and life really—things don't always go according to plan. In this podcast, I talk about numerous times Magic design ended up having to go in a different direction.
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In game design, as in any creation—and life really—things don't always go according to plan. In this podcast, I talk about numerous times Magic design ended up having to go in a different direction.
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Published 2019-10-25

#683: Throne of Eldraine Stream

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In this podcast, I take listeners behind the scenes into the making of the Throne of Eldraine announcement stream.
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Published 2019-10-18

#682: Connecting Set & Story

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In this podcast, I talk about what we have to do in design to make sure that the set and story align.
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In this podcast, I talk about what we have to do in design to make sure that the set and story align.
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Published 2019-10-18

#681: Math in Magic

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In this podcast, I talk about how Magic design involves a lot of math.
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In this podcast, I talk about how Magic design involves a lot of math.
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Published 2019-10-11

#680: Diversity in Game Design

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In August, I wrote an article about why diversity matters in game design. This is my podcast version of that topic.
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In August, I wrote an article about why diversity matters in game design. This is my podcast version of that topic.
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Published 2019-10-11

#679: Changing the Color Pie

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In this podcast, I discuss when, how, and why we make changes to the color pie.
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In this podcast, I discuss when, how, and why we make changes to the color pie.
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Published 2019-10-04

#678: Small Talk with Sarah

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This is another of my mailbag podcasts where I answer all your questions. I do these with a carpool guest. Instead of "Mailbag with Matt" or "Replies with Rachel," we get the first-ever "Small Talk with Sarah" where my guest is my youngest daughter, Sarah.
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This is another of my mailbag podcasts where I answer all your questions. I do these with a carpool guest. Instead of "Mailbag with Matt" or "Replies with Rachel," we get the first-ever "Small Talk with Sarah" where my guest is my youngest daughter, Sarah.
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This podcast is another in my "Other People's Lessons" series where I talk top ten lists of lessons for something else and apply them to Magic design. Today is life lessons.
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This podcast is another in my "Other People's Lessons" series where I talk top ten lists of lessons for something else and apply them to Magic design. Today is life lessons.
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Published 2019-09-27

#676: Lessons Learned – War of the Spark

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This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about lessons from sets that I led or co-led the design for. This time, I talk about what I learned leading the design for War of the Spark.
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This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about lessons from sets that I led or co-led the design for. This time, I talk about what I learned leading the design for War of the Spark.
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Published 2019-09-27

#675: Bolas Arc

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In this podcast, I talk about us putting together the themes of three years' worth of sets that cover what we call the "Bolas Arc" (Kaladesh through War of the Spark).
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In this podcast, I talk about us putting together the themes of three years' worth of sets that cover what we call the "Bolas Arc" (Kaladesh through War of the Spark).
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Published 2019-09-20

#674: San Diego Comic-Con 2019

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As is normal, I went to San Diego Comic-Con, but this year, I got to reveal Throne of Eldraine to the world. It was quite fun. In this podcast, I fill you in on my entire trip.

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As is normal, I went to San Diego Comic-Con, but this year, I got to reveal Throne of Eldraine to the world. It was quite fun. In this podcast, I fill you in on my entire trip.

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Published 2019-09-20

#673: Banned & Restricted, Part 4

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This is part four of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing.
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This is part four of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing.
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Published 2019-09-13

#672: Banned & Restricted, Part 3

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This is part three of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing.
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Published 2019-09-13

#671: Banned & Restricted, Part 2

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This is part two of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing.
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Published 2019-09-06

#670: Banned & Restricted, Part 1

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Not that I'm proud of this, but I have the honor of having had a hand in creating more cards that have been banned or restricted than any other designer. In this podcast, I walk through the many cards I've helped design from this list and talk about their designs.
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Not that I'm proud of this, but I have the honor of having had a hand in creating more cards that have been banned or restricted than any other designer. In this podcast, I walk through the many cards I've helped design from this list and talk about their designs.
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Published 2019-09-06

#669: Meet Sarah

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In past podcasts, you've met my dad, my mom, and my eldest daughter, Rachel. Today, you get to meet my youngest daughter, Sarah.
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In past podcasts, you've met my dad, my mom, and my eldest daughter, Rachel. Today, you get to meet my youngest daughter, Sarah.
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Published 2019-08-30

#668: Zones

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Magic has six major zones plus a few others used in various formats. I talk all about them including examining the design space of zone changing.
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Magic has six major zones plus a few others used in various formats. I talk all about them including examining the design space of zone changing.
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Published 2019-08-30

#667: Full-Art Lands

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In this podcast, I talk about the history of full-art lands and talk about all the times we've used them.
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In this podcast, I talk about the history of full-art lands and talk about all the times we've used them.
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Published 2019-08-23

#666: Demons

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This podcast is about the history of the Demon creature type.
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This podcast is about the history of the Demon creature type.
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Published 2019-08-23

#665: Lessons Learned – Unstable

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This is another in my series "Lessons Learned" where I examine the lessons I've learned from sets I led or co-led. Today, I talk about the third Un- set, Unstable.
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This is another in my series "Lessons Learned" where I examine the lessons I've learned from sets I led or co-led. Today, I talk about the third Un- set, Unstable.
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Published 2019-08-16

#664: Milling

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In this podcast, I talk about the history of Magic's oldest alternate-win condition.
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In this podcast, I talk about the history of Magic's oldest alternate-win condition.
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Published 2019-08-09

#662: Modern Horizons Cards, Part 3

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This is part three of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons.
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Published 2019-08-09

#661: Power Level

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In this podcast, I talk all about power level. I describe what it is and how it impacts how we make Magic cards.
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In this podcast, I talk all about power level. I describe what it is and how it impacts how we make Magic cards.
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Published 2019-07-26

#658: Split Cards

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In this podcast, I talk about the history of split cards—how they came to be and the many different times we've used them.
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Published 2019-07-26

#657: Innovation Products

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We have a line we call the innovation products (things like Conspiracy, Unstable, and Battlebond). I'll explain what they are and talk through all the ones we've made thus far.
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We have a line we call the innovation products (things like Conspiracy, Unstable, and Battlebond). I'll explain what they are and talk through all the ones we've made thus far.
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Published 2019-07-12

#653: Other Lessons – Ideas & Execution

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As a new series following up my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series, I'm starting "Other Lessons" to talk about other things I've learned during my time at Wizards. This podcast's lesson is "People overrate ideas and underrate execution."
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As a new series following up my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series, I'm starting "Other Lessons" to talk about other things I've learned during my time at Wizards. This podcast's lesson is "People overrate ideas and underrate execution."
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Published 2019-06-28

#649: MagicFest London

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So, I went to England for MagicFest London and Mythic Championship II. This podcast talks all about my trip.
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Published 2019-06-21

#648: Working on the Road

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Part of my job is traveling. This podcast talks about what it's like working when traveling as well as the many things that have to be done before or after you've traveled.
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Part of my job is traveling. This podcast talks about what it's like working when traveling as well as the many things that have to be done before or after you've traveled.
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Published 2019-06-21

#647: Designing Library Effect

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This episode is another in my "Designing _____" series where I talk about how we design certain basic effects. In this episode, I talk about effects interacting with the library.
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This episode is another in my "Designing _____" series where I talk about how we design certain basic effects. In this episode, I talk about effects interacting with the library.
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Published 2019-06-14

#646: Seeing the World

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Working on Magic has taken me to many countries around the world. In this podcast, I reminisce about all the places I've visited on Magic's dime.
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Working on Magic has taken me to many countries around the world. In this podcast, I reminisce about all the places I've visited on Magic's dime.
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Published 2019-06-14

#645: Languages

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Magic is printed in eleven languages. In this podcast, I talk about how that came to be and how making a game printed in so many languages impacts game design.
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Magic is printed in eleven languages. In this podcast, I talk about how that came to be and how making a game printed in so many languages impacts game design.
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Published 2019-06-07

#644: Ajani's Pridemate

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This podcast is all about us adding two words to the rules text of one card and all the hullabaloo that followed. I explain why we did it and walk through the timeline of what happened (it's a little convoluted).
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This podcast is all about us adding two words to the rules text of one card and all the hullabaloo that followed. I explain why we did it and walk through the timeline of what happened (it's a little convoluted).
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Published 2019-06-07

#643: Breaking Rules

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In this podcast, I discuss when rules should and shouldn't be broken in Magic design. It involves a bunch of talking about planeswalking and puppies.
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In this podcast, I discuss when rules should and shouldn't be broken in Magic design. It involves a bunch of talking about planeswalking and puppies.
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Published 2019-05-31

#642: Retired Mechanics

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In this podcast, I talk about Magic mechanics that just didn't make the cut and had to be retired.
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Published 2019-05-31

#641: Booster Packs

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In this podcast, I talk all about the history of the booster pack, how it's evolved, and what impact it has on the design of Magic.
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In this podcast, I talk all about the history of the booster pack, how it's evolved, and what impact it has on the design of Magic.
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