Brainstorm Brewery

An archive of Brainstorm Brewery episodes.

A Tale of Two Thirties | Brainstorm Brewery #519 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler) may be out this week but DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Cass (@devoteddruid) are back from Vegas to talk about the polarizing event that was Magic 30 and make some bets on the future. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 03:08 Magic 30 best…

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Swedish Gun Slinger | Brainstorm Brewery #518 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler) may be out this week but DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Cass (@devoteddruid) are back to talk with you about a different take on playing magic, Brother’s War teasers, and more Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 02:23 Breaking Bulk 09:17 Battle Boxes 17:22…

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I’m A Professional | Brainstorm Brewery #517 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) are back and examining the surprising effect of the standard banning, troll buyouts, and Magic 30. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 08:04 A Massacered Price on Meathook 08:59 Breaking Bulk 29:31 Earth Bind Buyout 34:35 Magic 30 in…

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Playing Stump with Your Money | Brainstorm Brewery #516 | Magic Finance Fixed

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) have invited Cass (@devoteddruid) back onto the cast to talk about drenched decks, the value of bank roll, and an odd-looking storage unit. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 04:02 $10,000 Dollar Kaalia Deck Soaked 08:59 Breaking Bulk 19:44…

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Playing Stump with Your Money | Brainstorm Brewery #516 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) have invited Cass (@devoteddruid) back onto the cast to talk about drenched decks, the value of bankroll, and an odd-looking storage unit. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 04:02 $10,000 Dollar Kaalia Deck Soaked 08:59 Breaking Bulk 19:44 What’s…

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Optimus Primed for An Issue | Brainstorm Brewery #515 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) talk about Universe Beyond not becoming Universe’s Within, are secret lairs worth buying still, and what happens to tournaments when they lose money. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 01:54 Optimus oh no 09:18 Secret Lairs Upside? 14:02 Jason’s…

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Three VERY Different Takes on Magic 30’s Collectors Edition | Brainstorm Brewery | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) talk about their very different views on all the Magic 30th-anniversary announcements including the bombshell that they will be printing collector’s edition $1000 booster kits with reserved list cards like the power 9 that are not tournament legal. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything…

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Unfinitely Deep | Brainstorm Brewery #514 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) explore what Unfinity card being played in eternal formats means for the game and if the Warhammer 40k sets are too pushed. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 08:41 Cosplay Curfuffle 25:51 Breaking Bulk 39:43 Unifinity Maro Tweet Thread …

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Warhammered | Brainstorm Brewery #513 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) have Cass (@devoteddruid) back to talk about the previews of Universes beyond: Warhammer 40k decks and the beginning of Unfinity previews.  Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 06:11 Collect-A-Con 13:53 Breaking Bulk 40:26 Warhammered Jason’s Tweet 44:22 Pick of…

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Robotic Takeover | Brainstorm Brewery #512 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) get quizzed on topics from DMU to Robots and everything in between. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 00:47 Witchy Pop Quiz 13:53 Breaking Bulk 20:26 The Reason We Do the Pod 24:41 Robo DJ 2.0 44:22 Pick of…

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Mossy Goodness | Brainstorm Brewery #511 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) have refused to let Cass (@devotedDruid) leave so she is back again this week to talk about Dominaria United, Prereleases, and Lorecana Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 03:14 DJ’s Call to End Prereleases 13:12 Send Jason a Beer…

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Natural Born Talent | Brainstorm Brewery #510 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) welcome back long time fan favorite Cass (@devotedDruid) to talk about playing commander for fun and Dominaria United Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 03:36 Dockside Sideline 10:37 Breaking Bulk 29:35 https://www.youtube.com/c/WristwatchRevival 31:09 Dominaria United 54:22 Pick of the…

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We’re All eBay Now| Brainstorm Brewery #509 | Magic Finance

DJ (@CardgardenMTG) is out this week but Jason (@jasonEalt) and Corbin (@CHosler) have brought in streamer and expert Jared (@BeardedBeerTime) to talk all about eBay purchasing TCGPlayer right after it acquired ChannelFireball, Magic doing it dirty on its 30 Celebration and more. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with…

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Getting Oiled Up for Dominaria | Brainstorm Brewery #508 | Magic Finance

Jason (@jasonEalt), DJ (@CardgardenMTG) and  Corbin (@CHosler) dive deep into the glistening oil of the Mark Rosewater Dominaria United Teaser and hypothesize about that what each part could mean. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 03:12 English Lesson 05:26 Post Malone 100k Match 09:34 Breaking Bulk…

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Post-Ma-Poned | Brainstorm Brewery #507 | Magic Finance 

Jason (@jasonEalt), DJ (@CardgardenMTG), and  Corbin (@CHosler) are in rare form this episode as they talk about Post Malone Match being postponed, doxing Corbin again, and print run issues.  Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 08:41 Double Masters Print run issue 13:16 Breaking Bulk What Not…

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Jason Touches Grass | Brainstorm Brewery #506 | Magic Finance

Jason (@jasonEalt) is back fro Seattle and DJ (@CardgardenMTG) and  Corbin (@CHosler) are readying to talk about the most expensive match of casual magic ever. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 09:39 Breaking Bulk 21:35 Post Malone Wager Match What Not Episode https://youtu.be/i08jUunDodI 31:31 Artist Signing…

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The Other Guys | Brainstorm Brewery #505 | Magic Finance

Jason (@jasonEalt) is off adventuring the great American northwest but never fear. DJ (@CardgardenMTG), and  Corbin (@CHosler) are here with special guest Kyle Lopez (@bashmcalister) to talk all about how the competitor’s card games stack up to Magic the Gathering. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery…

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Why Aren’t We Grifting? | Brainstorm Brewery #504 | Magic Finance

DJ (@Rose0fThorns), Jason (@jasonEalt), and Corbin (@CHosler) strongly consider starting several grifts while discussing the impacts, or lack thereof, of Wizards discontinuing cards printing in the Russian, Korean, and Traditional Chinese languages. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 0:00 Corbin’s Innovation 3:18 Ben Shapiro streaming Among…

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The Ring of Podcasts | Brainstorm Brewery #503 | Magic Finance

Jason (@jasonEalt), DJ (@CardgardenMTG), and  Corbin (@CHosler) discuss if their podcast is the harbinger of doom for companies that stop sponsoring them as TCGPlayer has purchased Channel Fireball and what effect this will have on you as a customer. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 06:16…

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Grill Me, Daddy | Brainstorm Brewery #502 | Magic Finance

Jason (@jasonEalt) prepares to take DJ (@CardgardenMTG) as a student of the grilling arts and  Corbin (@CHosler) is just along for the ride. The gang also talks all about core sets, farting cows, and more segments than you know what to do with. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better…

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250 Dollar Bookmark | Brainstorm Brewery #501 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler), DJ (@CardgardenMTG), and Jason (@jasonEalt) are still podcasting and here to bring you news on MtG stats, upcoming product delays, and where WOTC see magic after 30 years. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 01:30 Beer Boostie 08:22 Cost of the Average Magic Card…

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5 Million Hours of Research Ruined | Brainstorm Brewery #500 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler) is back and DJ (@CardgardenMTG) and Jason (@jasonEalt) are all kinds of reminiscent about the past episodes, changes to TCGPlayer fees, and stealing other people’s cards. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 01:06 Looking Back 09:02 Breaking Bulk 17:59 TCGPlayer Fee Increase 34:31 Trend…

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Context For Your Heartburn | Brainstorm Brewery #499 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler) is gone but DJ (@Rose0fThorns) and Jason (@jasonEalt) have brought on EDHRec Cast’s Dana (@Danaroach) to the pod to talk about the new Commander Legends set and much more Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 02:45 Jason’s Head Explodes 06:54 Commandfest Richmond and Las…

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I’ve Trained My Body | Brainstorm Brewery #498 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler), DJ (@Rose0fThorns). and NASCAR expert Jason (@jasonEalt) talk about when cards prices bottom, new in-person events not looking good and Jason’s secret expertise. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 04:37 When do card prices stabilize? 13:57 Breaking Bulk 52:42 Pick of the Week https://linktr.ee/BrainstormBrewery…

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Poke-arms Dealer | Brainstorm Brewery #497 | Magic Finance

Corbin (@CHosler), DJ (@Rose0fThorns). and Jason (@jasonEalt) muse about what pokemon really are, the shift coming in commander designs in Commander Legends Balders Gate, and what it means that we are getting $20 standard rares again. Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery 11:02 Pokemon Arms Dealers…

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