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Jamie explains Storybook Brawl to Melvin, Melvin is playing Raft, TJ is getting busy, and we ponder which movies have better sequals than originals.

Neon Destiny is out and Jamie has been having a blast drafting. She's loving the set and even Melvin has said it's better than he thought. Could this be one of the top 5 Limited formats of all time? We also talk about the Hasbro 2021 earnings report and what that means for WotC and Magic. Visit the Ponder website

Valentines Day, Virtual Reality, Game of Thrones Books, and finally the latest nonsense in NFTs to reach Magic. The Three Moon's Lounge for Episode 180 is here

This episode is an emotional rollercoaster, as we have some low lows reviewing Double Feature and trying to understand why it was so poorly done. Then we take a big step up looking at cards and mechanics that excite us in Neon Destiny. Visit the Ponder website

TJ gets a vacation, Jamie goes over her New Years resolution, Melvin invents a new bathroom technology, and everyone ponders the Artist's Way. Visit the Ponder website

This week we welcome David aka MyHandsAreBlank to chat about Magic Content Creation on TikTok!

We have a guest today! David, better known as MyHandsAreBlank joins us in the lounge! We talk about Canada, animation, TikTok and more in anticipation of the full episode next week!

Jamie is back from a well earned vacation and she talks about how important breaks are for content creators. We were also rocked by the resignation of Star City Games coverage teams. Is this the end of their coverage or a chance for a rebrand. And we wrap up pondering what Huey Jenson's new job at WotC could mean for organized play. Visit the Ponder website 

Someone got a tattoo, TJ and Melvin both love Deathloop, Melvin worries about eggnog ice cream, and we all ponder other streaming platforms and V-Tubers. Visit the Ponder website

This week we prepare for the holidays by talking about Jamie's recent Ham Fam Draft invitational that was hosted on her Twitch. We also discuss The year 2021 and look forward to 2022. Visit the Ponder website

We get ready for the holidays, get some take out, nap a bit, and look up which Muppets have gotten real honorary doctorates from universities. Visit the Ponder website

Magic Arena just launched Alchemy the format that answers the question "What if we could adjust cards after printing?" It's bringing a fresh look to Standard and also a few problems. We ponder it's merits and how it will affect other formats and paper in general. We also catch up on how the Draft Open went and get grumpy about NFTs and cryptocurrency. Visit the Ponder website Help support the show

We announce a bit of a format change, go over our favorite Futurama bits, simp for Arcane, and ponder the best Taco Bell menu items to use as a warming device. Visit the Ponder website

It's Thanksgiving this week! Jamie returns and tells us about her time in Crimson Vow. The hosts discuss Vegas, Secret Lairs, duck bites, and transparent eyelids.  Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Jamie couldn't join us this week, so we decide to save the deep dive into Crimson Vow for our next episode. TJ and Melvin go over some of the broad concepts in Crimson Vow and explain how the Cleave mechanic could have been done better. We also talk about how Flesh and Blood has stolen the competitive scene and is making some of the same mistakes Magic has in the past. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Jamie and Melvin discuss the results of recent drafts within the Midnight Hunt as Halloween Approaches, Meanwhile TJ needs some help from them to ensure he doesn't become a ghost. Ponder This is back for the end of the episode where we Ponder some questions from listeners. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Money is on the mind this week in Magic. We start by checking in on the high stakes Magic World Championship and what effect having draft in it may or may not have had. We also ponder the Twitch leak and have some real talk about salaries and expectations of both content creators and supporters. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show Franklin on TikTok

We've had a few weeks to get into Midnight Hunt, and Jamie has somethings about the boogeyman of the Limited format, Blue/Black. We ponder how sets like this and AFR can get through design with over powered color pairs. We also check in on Magic: Las Vegas and ponder if and when its okay to start going to big events again. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

As Magic heads back to Innistrad, Jamie, Melvin, and TJ dive into the flavor and mechanics of the world. Jamie breaks down the speed of the format for Melvin and TJ, and we make absolutely ZERO tangents. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show

Wizards aired their Magic 2021 showcase on Twitch this week, and it was chocked full of announcements. We look at the new sets, new products, new IP crossovers, and ponder what's important about what they didn't say. Visit the Ponder website Access the Three Moons Lounge here and support the show Check out Myth House on Twitch Find the NRG Series on Twitter