*My audio quality is bad this episode, I'm sorry!* This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from across the pond from one of my favorite Magic artists, Jack Hughes! I've been in love with his style since the If Looks Could Kill Secret Lair. Jack's fashion-forward style with a penchant for neofuturist imagery makes him a standout in the Magic art world and he's quickly garnered a devoted fanbase. Get your artist proofs and commissions over at http://jack-hughes.com. Follow Jack on...

This week on Am I The Bolcast?, we get a call from Michael Almond of The Social Contract: An EDH Podcast to defend the group hug archetype. Fuelled by a call to the show by previous guest Kurohitsuki whose pet peeve was group hug, Almond calls to chat about his favorite cards and ways to play. Play to win, but love to play. Follow The Social Contract on Twitter and Michael on Twitter. 00:00:12 - Skip intro button. 00:02:07 - Bonebox Games Sponsor! Promo Code: BOLCAST at checkout at...

This week on Am I The Bolcast?, another Canadian gem and another half of the Commander Cookout podcast joins us - it's CCOBrando! Brando talks about knowing his playgroup, focusing on his biggest threat, and playing taboo cards responsibly for a win. Follow Brando on Twitter and check out the CCO page here. 00:00:12 - Skip intro button, addressing new changes coming and a brief ad for Cardsphere - get your cards here Cardsphere.com - Here's the referral link! Thanks for sponsoring us...

IT'S OUT FIRST LIVE EPISODE! Live from Commander Sealed in Rochester, New York's neighboring Henrietta at the RIT Conference Centre and Inn's very own Treaty Room, Am I The Bolcast? had a few folks step up to the mic for some stories and pet peeves. Huge shoutout to Matt Morgan of EDHRECast and Space Cow Media, to the crew over at Commander Sealed, and to the pals who showed up and asked questions - thanks Matt, Angelo, Shannibal, and the second Angelo. 00:00:00 - Mike intros the episode...

This week on Am I The Bolcast?, fellow Québecois Davy calls in to chat about her least favourite colour: White. Davy hates Elesh Norn and finds no joy in the colour! But why not? The goblin-voiced Heckin' Murder Queen gets into it in a call with Carrozza. Michael owes Mikey $50 after this episode. Find out why by listening to the end! ahahahahaha it's so stupid! Follow Davy on Twitter and on Twitch. 00:00:00 - We're going to be at Commander Sealed in Rochester, NY this weekend! LIVE AM I...

This week on Am I The Bolcast?, the silly boys reign supreme when Aaron David DeFazio calls in to have a chat about his brew style and shenanigans. AD is a filmmaker and director out in Los Angeles and a friend! He's also Rachel Weeks' sweetiepie and a member of that Discord group of pals I tend to reference a lot. AD's building style sings to me and all those whose love of Magic extends to the unconventional and the goofy. Follow AD on Twitter, on Instagram, and check out his work on his...

Hey! Bit of a strange one today - I (Carrozza) have been sick for a couple of weeks dealing with a new health complication. I'll be alright! I'm already recovering. However, I unfortunately had to cancel on Celani and Morgan twice leading up to this episode, but did not want to stall on Bevers' episode. I promise we will comment on the Knowledge Pool stuff in the next one! That said, our guest today is a Canadian Champion of Chaos, the Commander in Chief of the Chat Chaos Commander stream,...

Today, we get a call from a real sweetie pie! Angelo Guerrera of EDHREC calls in to talk about wanting to win...by any means necessary! Is that such a bad thing? We get into it much like we get into talking about his Innistrad cube which you can follow here on CubeCobra. This is my favourite cube! Check it out! Follow Angelo on Twitter! 00:00:11 - Skip intro button - Introductions (We're sorry we forgot to advertise for CardSphere this week but get your cards here CardSphere.com - Here's the...

Today, the gang gets a call from Sam Gaglio, the mind behind the incredible channel Rhystic Studies! There's no other way to put it: Sam is my favourite creator in Magic: The Gathering. Rhystic Studies is a phenomenal channel with videos that treat Magic with the wonder and appreciation that such a beautiful game deserves. Sam has put out many videos about different aspects of Magic's history with a focus on the art of Magic. I sincerely cannot recommend the channel enough. Rhystic Studies...

Today, the gang gets a call from Beth QueenofCardboard! A champion for all, Beth is a member of the Birds of Paradise, a revolving collective of players & creators highlighting the voices of marginalized identities in Magic: The Gathering. Follow Beth on Twitter 00:00:11 - Skip intro button - Introductions 00:02:21 - CardSphere.com ad - Here's the link! 00:03:21 - Talking about Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed 00:16:34 - Interview with Beth QueenofCardboard 00:55:45- Back to the Crew...

Today, the gang gets a call from the one and only Joey Schultz from EDHRECast calls to chat about what it takes to walk away and why it's important to work out how to do right by you. Be sure to follow Joey and EDHRECast online (EDHRECast on YouTube). 00:00:11 - Skip intro button - Introductions 00:03;13 - CardSphere.com ad - Here's the link! 00:07:09 - Talking about legends from Modern Horizons 3 00:16:36 - Interview with Joey Schultz! 00:55:13 - Back to the Crew for the verdict 01:05:07 -...

It's "Howl Am I the Bolcast in this Mine?" part two! Michael, Tony, and Sam of The Howling Salt Mine call into the Bolcast to chat again because they can't get enough! The boys of The Howling Salt Mine call in to let Michael and Tony get a story in this time! Michael's harping on a draft of Mental Misplay's Cube and Tony hates when you don't make up your mind when you're targeting stuff! This is also a funny one and I know you'll love it! (@thehowlingsaltmine on IG, @howlingsaltmine on...

It's The Howling Salt Month! But we started late, so it's spread across May and June so it's "Howl Am I the Bolcast in this Mine?" part one! The boys of The Howling Salt Mine call in to goof about and chat about their Bolas stories and Sam has a gripe with Tony playing a particular, powerful Amonkhet rare. This is a funny one and I know you'll love it! (@thehowlingsaltmine on IG, @howlingsaltmine on Twitter) 00:00:11 - Skip intro button 00:03:25 - Modern Horizons 3 Leaks Discussion and WotC's...

It's time for another episode of Am I The Bolcast? - the podcast where you ask "Am I the bad guy?" and we say "Probably!" This week, Pro Tour qualifier and former Star City Games writer Jake Browne calls in to chat about a little secret project of his. Jake is a pal who's blended in comedy and Magic words much like Mikey. 00:00:13 - Skip intro button 00:05:10 - Outlaws of Thunder Junction Prerelease talk 00:08:36 - Celani tricks a teenager at a Prerelease! Oh, No! 00:14:00 - Interview with...

This week, Jason Alt of Brainstorm Brewery and our bossman over at EDHREC and Commander's Herald joins in to talk about the sin of wasting people's time and the card Farewell. Follow Jason on Twitter @JasonEAlt Check out www.edhrec.com and www.commandersherald.com Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman @Load3r Thanks for listening!

This week, CCORyan of the Commander Cookout media empire calls to chat with Mike about being mindful of how your playstyle can impact other players. Follow CCORyan on Twitter @CCOPodcast Head to https://www.commandercookout.com for all things CCO, BBO, DDO, and all the other letters they'll eventually get to! Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman @Load3r Thanks...

This week, Kurohitsuki calls in with a spicy, spicy take right off the bat! Follow Kurohitsuki on Twitter @Kurohitsuki https://linktr.ee/kurohitsuki for all Kuro's links including his Twitch where Mike will be joining a pod on release day! Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman @Load3r Thanks for listening!

This week, Emmara, Goddess of Blunder calls in to chat about the Planechase variant of EDH and asks if she's the Bolas for taking on a challenge to beat an undefeated deck. This was recorded a while ago and our excitement for the Dr. Who decks containing Planechase cards could not be contained so we're dating this episode a little bit! Follow Emmara on Twitter @GoddessofBlundR Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast Find us on Twitter...

This week, on the most chaotic episode to date, MTGCal Callahan Jones asks the gang Am I The Bolas? on this week's Bolcast! Heads up, Ol' Mikey and Cal get a little too silly even on this episode. Little hypocritical for these two ding dongs who can't stay on topic to be chatting about distracted players, but this is a high energy and absurd episode. Get into it! Follow Cal on Twitter @MTGCal Check out Cal's Herald's Horn podcast and his writing on CommandersHerald.com Edited by Ken...

This week, a member of the Commander Advisory Group and host of two fantastic Commander podcasts calls in to talk about a game that didn't quite go his way. The host of Casual Magic and Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic, Shivam Bhatt asks the gang Am I The Bolas? on this week's Bolcast! Follow Shivam on Twitter @ghirapurigears Check out Casual Magic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFii8lW7l7YEI9M-ZxCl-g Check out Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic...

This week, a host of one of the most important Magic: The Gathering podcasts, The Command Zone, joins us - It's Rachel Weeks! Mikey's old pal Rachel calls in to chat about pulling punches in deckbuilding and in gameplay. Check out The Command Zone on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! And follow @wachelreeks! https://www.youtube.com/@commandcast Edited by Ken Peddle Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman Thanks for listening!

This week, a host of one of the most important Magic: The Gathering podcasts, The Command Zone, joins us - It's Jimmy Wong! Check out The Command Zone on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@commandcast Edited by Ken Peddle Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman Thanks for listening!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our first episode of the year features a phone call with the one and only VeggieWagon, the trickster of the Decked Out EDH YouTube channel. He calls in to discuss his preferred brewing style! Check out Decked Out EDH https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQWD7nQu9svbJjDmX7p5gg and follow VeggieWagon on socials https://linktr.ee/veggiewagon Edited by Ken Peddle Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman Thanks for listening!

Author and MTG podcaster Dan Sheehan of Pie Break and formerly The Commander Sphere podcasts calls us to discuss his love of Rule Zero (or technically illegal) Commanders! Check out Pie Break and follow Dan on socials! Find us on Twitter at: @amithebolcast @mikecarrozza @gamesfreaksa @indigogentleman Thanks for listening!