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Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast
Hosted by Mark Rosewater · EN
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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#1355: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 5
1w ago00:34:44Tap to summarizeThis episode is part five of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
Transcribe →#1354: Quirks of Limited Edition (Alpha)
1w ago00:29:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about many of the weird elements of Magic's first set.
Transcribe →#1353: Emotional Response
1w ago00:36:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I cover one of the main goals of game design: to create specific emotional responses in the players.
Transcribe →#1352: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 4
2w ago00:31:22Tap to summarizeThis episode is part four of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
Transcribe →#1351: My Trip to LA in 2026
2w ago00:29:43Tap to summarizeI just returned from a trip to Los Angeles, California, where I went to a red carpet event celebrating Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes. I then spent three days doing interviews about the set at Summer Game Fest. This podcast talks all about that trip.
Transcribe →#1350: Marvel Super Heroes Design
2w ago00:30:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about designing Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes.
Transcribe →#1349: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 3
3w ago00:31:10Tap to summarizeThis episode is part three of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
Transcribe →#1348: High Mana Value Spells, Part 2
3w ago00:31:23Tap to summarizeThis episode is part two of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
Transcribe →#1347: High Mana Value Spells, Part 1
3w ago00:29:53Tap to summarizeThis episode is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
Transcribe →#1346: All the Mood Swings Cards, Part 2
May 2900:31:03Tap to summarizeThis episode is part two of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk about how they were designed, including many of the changes they went through and some strategic tips on how to play them. Note: This is a bonus episode for this week.
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