Episodes

  • Serum Visions: Episode 35 - I’ve Got A Chip on My Shoulder (And it’s a Jellyfish)
    Mar 4 2022

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we talk about reality... the reality chip that is. The newest jellyfish on the scene is blowin' our minds. Will it blow some decks wide open? Lets fine out...

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    Decklists:

    Arun's Grinding Breach (Jellyfish style) - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9kUZNWPCOEG1SaFe-yZsXg

    Zach's Mono U Artifacts - https://www.streamdecker.com/deck/B9ZbHdujx

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 34 - Follow Your Heart
    Jan 27 2022

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we. revisit some old favorites as we take a whack at some new takes on Monastery Mentor, Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas, and the elusive SilverGaak. Have new cards brought new life to our old friends?

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    Decklists:

    Arun's Esper Mentor - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8NUI8Sb8LU2LgdS228dw2g

    Zach's SilverGaak - https://www.streamdecker.com/deck/vZNqP1wpn

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 33 - Tie a Bow on 2021
    Jan 14 2022

    Note: The intro and the podcast content don't quite align this week for various reasons, so if you're interested in hearing about Mentor, Dance of the Manse, or Tezzeret stay tuned for the next episode.

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    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we ring in the new year by talking about the old. We’ll wax poetic on the state of brewing in Modern and how the past year of cards have impacted the format.

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    Decklists:

    Arun's 3rd Place (Challenge) Grinding Breach - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4525092#paper

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 32 - Brewing Control with 1stTurnNegator
    Dec 16 2021

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we welcome special guest Soren Wellman aka 1stTurnNegator to the pod to discuss brewing control decks and how he thinks about attacking the Modern metagame. Soren has a pedigree of Challenge Top 32s playing decks from 5c Niv to Blue Moon.

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    Decklists:

    Jiggy's Esper Erayo Mentor - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8NUI8Sb8LU2LgdS228dw2g

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 31 - Post Vegas Recap and A Brewing Vacation
    Dec 1 2021

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode Arun recaps his experiences in Vegas, although he didn’t come home with a Trophy he’s still the undisputed champion in our hearts. After that we’ll take a slight vacation from the brews as Brian talks about learning a new deck.

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    Decklists:

    Arun's Esper Erayo Mentor - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8NUI8Sb8LU2LgdS228dw2g

    Brian's Brewing Vacation (Affinity) - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4416811#paper

    Zach's Hullbreaker Erayo - http://www.streamdecker.com/deck/2v4z_eej_

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 30 - Crimson Vows and Guide Beats
    Nov 18 2021

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we take a look at some of the new Crimson Vow cards, will any find a home in Modern? After that we check in on a developing brew with Wayward Guide-Beast.

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    Decklists:

    Brian's Boros Beast (updated)

    Arun's Grinding Breach

    Moksha’s Jeskai Grinding Breach - Feat T3feri

    Alakai Jeskai Grinding Breach - Esper sents and teferi

    RNG Special Temur Grinding Breach - Wrenn and Six SB Veil and Wilt

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 29 - Singing Midrange; Breach the Rainbow; Wayward Nonsense
    Nov 3 2021

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we welcome back Emiliano Sagasti, aka Morde to the pod to discuss advancements with Song of Creation. After that we’ll talk about some early stage nonsense featuring Wayward Guide-Beast and ways to abuse it.

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    Decklists:

    Arun's Grinding Breach - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/LDkz3QBjW0-6bGtEIavnqA

    Emiliano's 4c Elemental Song (10-0 run) - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4397384#paper

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Serum Visions: Episode 28 - Indomitable Advances and Polishing Breach
    Oct 21 2021

    Serum Visions is a Magic: The Gathering podcast about iterative brewing. Each episode we work on a project -- a deck, strategy, or archetype that we think has room for exploration -- and brew to the fringes of competitive deck building.

    In this episode we discuss some of the turns that Indomitable Creativity decks have been taking recently. Zach takes a crack at Song of Creation while Arun is putting the polish on Grinding Breach.

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    Arun's Grinding Breach - https://www.moxfield.com/decks/LDkz3QBjW0-6bGtEIavnqA

    Zach's 4c Creativity - https://www.streamdecker.com/deck/U2oDta9G9

    Zach's 4c Creativity Tournament Report - https://www.reddit.com/r/ModernMagic/comments/q5o0xj/4c_creativity_october_9th_tournament_report

    Zach's Indomitable Sideboard Guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZpWYIdVCq0LPQGclZ4uG8C0AF-aLib9UFPv5dbStnP0/edit#

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    Find us on Twitter: @SerumVisionsMTG

    Email us: serumvisionspod@gmail.com

    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/7TrmwYh

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    2 hrs and 8 mins