The Herald's Horn

Apr 17 2025 56 ep. 78 mins 16

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Join Cal & his army of hyper-intelligent co-hosts as they tell you about recent news and more in Magic: The Gathering. Also in every episode: interviews with MTG noteables - both in front of and behind the curtain.

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What Will be Unbanned in EDH & BOP Returns to MagicCons! - Episode 44

Apr 17 2025 43 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Dan discuss the results of Spotlight Series: Dragons, Birds of Paradise returning to MagicCons in a new exciting space, and also we talk about the upcoming Commander changes for a half hour. Let's get into it! Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.sub

Roy Graham Directs Magic: The Gathering's Story - Vorthos Month

Apr 15 2025 46 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Vorthos Month continues with Magic: The Gathering Story Lead Roy Graham. It's not just the written story though - there's a lot more that goes on behind the scene to create a cohesive storytelling experience for all players! Follow Jay: https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosjay.bsky.s

Spotlight Series Denver & Thraben Inspector - Episode 43

Apr 10 2025 32 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Dan, Emma, & Cal discuss the upcoming Spotlight Series Denver & the resulting return of Sealed & Draft to the big stage! We're excited about the focus on two premier players, LSV & Reid Duke! Also, Tarkir has printing problems & Dan & Emma know what cards they wo

Being Magic's Loremaster with Jay Annelli - Vorthos Month

Apr 08 2025 66 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Vorthos Month continues with Magic Loremaster Jay Annelli! We discuss continuity editing the behemoth that is MTG story, his own freelance work writing Magic books, the highs and lows within, and plenty more. Follow Jay: https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosjay.bsky.social Herald's Ho

Modern, Legacy AND Pauper Bans! - Episode 42

Apr 03 2025 55 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal & Emma go wild, talking nearly an hour about the latest bans and unbans and some of their own experiences with cool stuff. Also - a Deadpool Secret Lair. What? Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Le

Why It's Hard to Get into Magic Story with Cary Thomas - Vorthos Month

Apr 01 2025 54 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn We kick off the first ever Herald's Horn theme month (Vorthos Month) with Cary Thomas! The prolific Magic archivist (amongst many other things) has Opinions on why it's so hard to get into Magic story & what we can do to help. Heck, they even have a few different places that you

Looking Back On Aetherdrift & Even More Secret Lair Problems - Episode 41

Mar 27 2025 62 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On this episode, Cal, Dan & Emma discuss yet another round of Secret Lair issues, Arena events, new Tarkir cards, and also do our first ever set retrospective for Aetherdrift. General vibes, our favorite cards, our least favorite cards, and our top art are all up for discussion.

A Conversation with Gabe, a New Magic Player

Mar 25 2025 50 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On the 40th interview for the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by his good friend (and new Magic player) Gabe Pyle! Gabe is an industrial design professor, in addition to other things, which gives him some interesting insights and reflections on his new player experience and that of

It's Finally Time for Tarkir: Dragonstorm! - Episode 40

Mar 20 2025 31 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal rides alone for Episode 40 of the Herald's Horn! On this one, he's discusses the remaining SCGcon schedule for 2025, Tarkir: Dragonstorm previews, Tarkir's Story, the weird cat vs. dog Secret Lair drop, & what Magic card he would write a book about. Herald's Horn Substack: h

How Pros Prep for the Pro Tour & Other Misconceptions with Matt Sperling

Mar 18 2025 72 mins

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn On the 39th (not 40th, holy L) interview of the Herald's Horn, Cal is joined by Matt Sperling to discuss how the pros prepare for the Pro Tour. Also covered: Judging Discourse, pro team dynamics, how to keep your head up when stuck, common misconceptions about Pro play, and more! Fol