Crew3: A Magic Podcast
Self-Improvement
About
Welcome to Crew3! Join your hosts Ruckman, Chris, and Ricky as they discuss the current happenings in their favorite game Magic the Gathering. With combined decades of experience their goal is to help players find succcess in their local communities and make the jump from kitchen table to competitive success. Come for the advice, stay for the hilarity that ensues.
Episodes
- Pioneer's Best and Worst
We answer some of our patron's burning questions! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Bu…
- PIONEER MENTIONED!!!!!
We did it wooooooooooo.......in 2027 Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Buy a playmat o…
- How Many Bans to Fix Standard?
How many cards need banned in order for standard to reach acceptable power levels? Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affili…
- Did Golgari Midrange Revitalize Pioneer?
Dellian Fell is a hell of a drug. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Buy a playmat or u…
- Izzet, Prismari and Blue Red, Oh my!
With Ruckman out Chris and Ricky tackle the Niv-Mizzet in the room in regards to the upcoming pro tour and talk about a cool new product that you probably won't get to buy. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://w…
- Decklistmaxxing
It's once again time to ask, DOES STRIXHAVEN SLAP??? Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/…
- Formatmaxxing
Unlike you, who look great btw, Pioneer could use a facelift. With the help of the community the guys discuss ideas to revitalize their favorite format and make it look two inches taller. Share your ideas in our discord linked below and tu…
- Meet Me Behind the Biblioplex
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast covers Strixhaven spoilers. It also mentions Ruckman.
- On the Magic School Bus
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast, titled "On the Magic School Bus," focuses on a specific Magic the Gathering card set that Ricky enjoys. The hosts also mention Ruckman. The description includes various ways listeners can support the…
- Agitating Blake's Dots
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast covers Ruckman's reaction to recent announcements from Wizards.
- HBMO 2026 and BNR Predictions
The hosts return after attending HBMO 2026 and discuss BNR predictions. They also provide details on how listeners can support the show through various platforms and affiliate links.
- So....You have to play modern
While Ruckman is away, the hosts discuss the Modern format in Magic: The Gathering. Ricky shares affordable Modern deck options to prepare for the season, referencing several specific decklists.
- Do Turtles Slap?????
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast reviews community submissions. The hosts also share ways listeners can support the show, including Patreon, affiliate links for card and playmat purchases, and social media channels.
- All Things Considered, Magic Is OK
The podcast episode
- THEY TOOK OUR DATA!
The Crew3: A Magic Podcast episode titled "THEY TOOK OUR DATA!" discusses data concerns. The description also provides links for show support and community engagement.
- Skyfall
The podcast episode Skyfall from Crew3: A Magic Podcast touches upon a disappointing OP announcement. Additional episode details are not provided.
- Did Lorwyn Buff Cub Decks Too Much?
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast discusses the impact of the Lorwyn set on "Cub" decks in Magic: The Gathering, questioning if it provided too much of a buff.
- Does Lorwyn Eclipsed Slap?
The hosts of Crew3: A Magic Podcast question and discuss whether the Lorwyn Eclipsed set is good.
- Yelling About Format Balance
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast, titled "Yelling About Format Balance," focuses on discussions regarding format balance in the game. The hosts also provide several avenues for listener support, including Patreon, TCGplayer, and Inke…
- The Lost Episode featuring The Crewies
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast, titled "The Lost Episode," covers Ricky's RCQ win and the listener-voted CREW3 awards for 2025. The description also includes various ways to support the show.
- Speed Running Lorwyn Spoiler Season
Crew3: A Magic Podcast returns to discuss Lorwyn spoilers after technical difficulties. The episode focuses on speed running the Lorwyn spoiler season.
- Izzet Over For Pioneer?
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast discusses the Izzet deck's performance in the Pioneer format and its potential impact on the meta. Information regarding the Crew3 Awards and decklists is provided.
- Gran-Gran Says You Gonna Learn Today
The hosts of Crew3: A Magic Podcast discuss what it means to dominate at Worlds and how that might affect the Standard format going forward.
- Badgers Run Wild In The Impact Zone
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast is titled "Badgers Run Wild In The Impact Zone". The description mentions ways to support the show, including Patreon, TCG Affiliate, and Inked Gaming, and ways to stay connected through Discord and T…
- Does Avatar Slap????
The Crew3 podcast episode features community-submitted deck lists for Magic: The Gathering. Supporting the show is possible through Patreon and affiliate links for card and playmat purchases.
- The Reign of Vivi is OVER!
This episode of Crew3: A Magic Podcast announces the end of the Reign of Vivi.
- We Finally Talk About Avatar
The hosts of Crew3: A Magic Podcast finally discuss the movie Avatar. The episode description includes various links for supporting the show, joining their Discord, and following them on social media.
- EPISODE 300 SPECIAL
6 years and 300 episodes later we're still going.......strong? I guess......but hey, we're still here! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards th…
- PIONEER LIVES at RC Houston
The boys had a great time at RC Houston, and they got to play Pioneer! Also modern, and Flesh and Blood, and BO JACKSON'S BATTLE ARENA? Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now a…
- Pioneer Continues To Be Great
Come say hi to us at RC Houston!!!!! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Buy a playmat o…
- Spiders? Turtles? It's All About The Mets!
How did we get here as a podcast? Who know anymore. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/…
- Magiccon Atlanta......Where Nothing Bad Happened.....Right?
It's time for your weekly mandated slop Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Buy a playma…
- No Standard Until Morale Improves
We're back this week after some technical difficulties, enjoy whatever this episode is. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG A…
- Announcing The Announcement Where Nothing Happens
Small Indy Company, we're sorry. Decks beating up on everyone's favorite wizard: Mono-Red: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7333136#paper Simic Omniscience: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7336019#paper Selesnya Gearhulk: https://www.mtgg…
- Back to the Slop
Hey, at least we get to talk about our Pioneer event. Crew3 Discord Showdown: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/crew3-online-showdown-7#paper Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Yo…
- Pioneer is Pretty Great Right Now
The boys check in on the current state of the pioneer meta game......and it looks a lot better than standard! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-32-2025-08-21#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.co…
- Battling the Cost of Standard
This week the boys come together to discuss some options on how to tackle the rising price of standard as the current RCQ season gets fully underway! Ruckman $75 - https://moxfield.com/decks/xqpwQm7mmUitgcbDZEzIcQ Ruckman $150 - https://mo…
- Does Standard Have A Vivi Problem?
Izzet seems to have a stranglehold on standard event results from MTGO and Arena, does that mean Vivi deserves an emergency ban? Take a listen and see what the guys think. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://ww…
- Does Space Slap????
This is a big one, we asked for decklists and you delivered so get ready as we explore what you all brought from the depths of space!!!! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now…
- The Good, The Bad, and The Parasitic
Standard rotation finally happened! That means it's time to say good bye to a swath of one-of set mechanics, so the boys though it would be fun to see how well they stacked up compared to the rest. Want to support the show? You can find ou…
- Our Early Encounter with EoE Standard
We were lucky enough to be invited back to Arena's early access, this time featuring Edge of Eternities! So we've got plenty of thoughts on some of the sweet new decks we saw during the event! Want to support the show? You can find our Pat…
- Designing New Pioneer Challenger Decks
This was a fun episode topic suggested by a Patreon listener for the boys to design some new Challenger Decks for Pioneer! Ricky’s Based Deck: https://moxfield.com/decks/5hdIbyF8m0CaMiHpj-vumg Ricky’s Cringe Deck: https://moxfield.com/deck…
- Magic......In SPAAAAAAACE
Grab your space suit and punch it into hyper drive, it's time for Edge of Eternity! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affil…
- Wow, They Can Just Ban Everything
Huh, didn't see that one coming. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Buy a playmat or us…
- Lizards Overrun the Pro Tour
Pro-Tour Cutter vs Lizards was realized last weekend, what does that mean for the upcoming BNR announcement? Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying ca…
- Predicting Pro-Tour Cutter
Final Fantasy has hit the online platforms and decklists are starting to drop featuring all sorts of new cards. Did your favorites make the cut? Pioneer- Mardu Fang: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7170916#paper Boros Discard: https://www…
- Brewing With Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy is finally here! We're been busy brewing away, and so have you! So let's check out the sweet decks that everyone has been working on! Chris' Boros Hammer: https://moxfield.com/decks/emATwnvawUOLGnwHi8ZNKA Ricky's Jund Roots:…
- Check Out Our Final Fantasy Early Access VOD
We were last minute invited to take part in the Arena Final Fantasy early access stream, so if you missed out be sure to go check the vod!!!! Chris' RCQ List: https://moxfield.com/decks/gd9cXwHSvUOGv83p7AzndQ Want to support the show? You…
- Back to our Roots with Jesse Piland
It's an Action packed episode today as Chris and Ricky take the reigns with some help from Roots Mastermind Jesse Piland. Of course We had to cover the last of the FF spoilers and Talk about the health of Standard to round it out Want to s…
- Nothing Negative to Say About Final Fantasy
Ruckman doesn't appologize for his thoughts and opinions on the modern format, Ricky really really loves this new set, and Chris is just happy to be here. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cre…