Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt

Welcome to Casual Magic, a show about rediscovering the fun parts of Magic the Gathering. Each week we feature guests from in and around the MTG community and discuss our lives through the lens of Magic, and the joys we discover in this game. It's not Magic without The Gathering!

Casual Magic Episode 306 - Suris 11/18/2025

Casual Magic Episode 306 - Suris This week I'm joined by famed political and MtG vtuber Suris to talk about the frustrations of internet culture. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, Mana Pool, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/39027075

Casual Magic Episode 302 - Maldhound 11/11/2025

Casual Magic Episode 302 - Maldhound This week we are joined by the incredibly popular MtG Tiktoker (and almost olympian?) Maldhound! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, Mana Pool, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38954135

Casual Magic Episode 301 - Catherine Nicoloff 11/04/2025

Casual Magic Episode 301 - Catherine Nicoloff This week we kick off season 6 with Catherine Nicoloff, a pro tour player from the dawn of Magic whose impact on the game has been ignored for far too long! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, Mana Pool, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38854520

Casual Magic Episode 300 - Shivam 10/28/2025

Casual Magic Episode 300 - Shivam For Episode 300, the great Tim Willoughby takes over the microphone to talk to one guest we've never interviewed before- me! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, Mana Pool, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38775980

Casual Magic Episode 299 - Tappy 10/21/2025

Casual Magic Episode 299 - Tappy This week I celebrate 299 episodes of this show by inviting one of my absolute favorite people, the amazing Tappy Toe Claws, to come talk to me for a while about fanfics and other thoughts. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, Mana Pool, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38627600

Casual Magic Episode 298 - Ian Horner 10/14/2025

Casual Magic Episode 298 - Ian Horner This week I'm joined by Loading Ready Run's Maker Master, Ian Horner! We talk about cars and crafts and Japan, and just a lot of really delightful conversation. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, Mana Pool, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38517355

Casual Magic Episode 297 - Command Zoe 10/07/2025

Casual Magic Episode 297 - Command Zoe This time I'm joined by content creator Command Zoe to discuss the art of finding the vibes at the table. This discussion gets surprisingly heavy at times! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by brand new sponsor Mana Pool and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38467190

Casual Magic Episode 296 - Chillybin 09/30/2025

Casual Magic Episode 296 - Chillybin This week I'm joined by Australian podcaster Chillybin to discuss Commander Philosophy and the wonders of the banlist! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38332035

Casual Magic Episode 295 - Shawn Elizabeth Main 09/23/2025

Casual Magic Episode 295 - Shawn Elizabeth Main This week I'm joined by perhaps my favorite designer to ever work on Magic, Shawn Elizabeth Main! We talk about the Great Designer Search, Conspiracy, Battlebond, and literally everything else I can think of in this extra long episode! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver, Archidekt, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38287515

Casual Magic Episode 294 - Spice8Rack Returns 09/16/2025

Casual Magic Episode 294 - Spice8Rack Returns This week I'm joined by dear friend of the show Spice8Rack to discuss politics, philosophy, and the art of creating a video essay! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38188550

Casual Magic Episode 293 - Jay Annelli 09/09/2025

Casual Magic Episode 293 - Jay Annelli This week I'm joined by Magic's Loremaster Jay Annelli to discuss all things Vorthos! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38108110

Casual Magic Episode 292 - The Other Tracy 09/02/2025

Casual Magic Episode 292 - The Other Tracy This week I'm joined by The Other Tracy, indie RPG designer and cohost of the bracket one EDH show, The Exhibitionists! Bugs Maytrix turned me on to them, and it was a great conversation! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/38027940

Casual Magic Episode 291 - MtG Muddstah 08/26/2025

Casual Magic Episode 291 - MtG Muddstah This week I'm joined by the prolific commander content creator, MTG Muddstah! We talk about his process and journey, and content creating as a parent! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37927945

Casual Magic Episode 290 - Steel City Steph 08/19/2025

Casual Magic Episode 290 - Steel City Steph This episode I'm joined by Steel City Steph, an absolutely delightful content creator from Pittsburg, and we discuss the best ways to play games with strangers! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37843240

Casual Magic Episode 289 - JanePlaysMagic 08/12/2025

Casual Magic Episode 289 - JanePlaysMagic This week I'm joined by JanePlaysMagic to discuss how to make queer friendly spaces for communities to grow! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37741010

Casual Magic Episode 288 - Z Main Character 08/05/2025

Casual Magic Episode 288 - Z Main Character This week I'm joined by my dear friend ZMainCharacter to discuss more about content creation, and about their journey into becoming a huge star in Magic! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37616080

Casual Magic Episode 287 - OnionBug and the Pendragon format 07/29/2025

Casual Magic Episode 287 - OnionBug and the Pendragon format This week I'm joined by Amanda, aka Onionbug, to discuss her journey into Magic, and the fantastic pauper commander variant, Pendragon! She's a complete sweetheart and this was a fun chat. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quiver, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37535950

Casual Magic Episode 286 - Serge Yager on Content Creation 07/22/2025

Casual Magic Episode 286 - Serge Yager on Content Creation This week I'm joined by beloved friend of the show Serge Yager of Loading Ready Run to discuss the real challenges and costs of streaming. We talk about the numbers involved and how to stay motivated while on the grind! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver, Archidekt, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37451945

Casual Magic Episode 285 - Commander Cube 07/15/2025

Casual Magic Episode 285 - Commander Cube This week I'm joined by Gilbert of Commander Tavern to talk about the making of a cube to play commander! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37169100

Casual Magic Episode 284 - Cas Hinds 07/08/2025

Casual Magic Episode 284 - Cas Hinds This time we're joined by Cool Stuff and EDHRec columnist Cas Hinds to discuss the philosophies and joys of commander! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37143210

Casual Magic Episode 283 - Pastrytime 07/01/2025

Casual Magic Episode 283 - Pastrytime This week I'm joined by League commentator turned Magic Documentarian Pastrytime! We discuss the art of creating a new channel divorced from his huge previous audience, as well as why he finds old Magic compelling enough to create mini documentaries about! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime as well as my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37127235

Casual Magic Episode 282 - Stan! 06/24/2025

Casual Magic Episode 282 - Stan! This week I'm joined by games industry legend Stan! to talk about his time working on D&D and Pokemon, and what Wizards was like when Hasbro bought them! Stan! and I have been friends for decades now, back when he was a Dragonlance designer and I was just a fanboy, and I consider him to be one of my mentors and inspirations. He also does an amazing podcast covering the history of D&D with the folks who were there that is worth your time. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/37066545

Casual Magic 281 - Kat Bailey and Final Fantasy 06/17/2025

Casual Magic 281 - Kat Bailey and Final Fantasy This week games journalist extraordinaire Kat Bailey returns to discuss her novice journey into becoming a Magic fanatic, and how great the Final Fantasy set is! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quivertime and Archidekt and by my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36955470

Casual Magic Episode 280 - Ken from One More Mana 06/10/2025

Casual Magic Episode 280 - Ken from One More Mana This week I'm joined by Ken of One More Mana to discuss his entry into the game (through highway traffic??) and the Mana Squad's approach to the game! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36843255

Casual Magic Episode 279 - Andrew Mangrini 06/03/2025

Casual Magic Episode 279 - Andrew Mangrini This week I'm joined by my dear friend and cube enthusiast Andrew Mangrini to talk about community, cubing, cool art we've collected, and just general friendship vibes. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you all for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36763620

Casual Magic Episode 278 - Kate Elliott 05/27/2025

Casual Magic Episode 278 - Kate Elliott This week I'm joined by acclaimed fantasy author Kate Elliott to talk about Nicol Bolas, Ugin, and her new novel The Witch Roads! This is a fantastic talk which covers morality, spirituality, the spark of creativity, and more. Casual Magic is brought to you by Quivertime and Archidekt and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36691790

Casual Magic Episode 277 - CallieMTG 05/20/2025

Casual Magic Episode 277 - CallieMTG This week we're joined by Callie Shae, aka MagicNewGirl, to talk about our shared trip to the Aetherdrift PPR and her experience as a new player in Magic! I accidentally forgot to upload the audio file last time, so enjoy the double show! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quivertime and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36644680

Casual Magic Episode 276 - Justine Jones 05/20/2025

Casual Magic Episode 276 - Justine Jones This week we welcome Magic artist Justine Jones to discuss her style and career! Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt, Quivertime, and my patrons at Patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36581880

Casual Magic Episode 275 - Gavin Verhey and Commander 05/06/2025

Casual Magic Episode 275 - Gavin Verhey and Commander This week I'm joined by Wizards Principle Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the Commander Format Panel and the recent changes to the ban list! We go into the mechanics of how the panel works and discuss in depth thoughts about the cards. Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver and Archidekt and my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36381560

Casual Magic Episode 274 - Bobbie Christine 04/29/2025

Casual Magic Episode 274 - Bobbie Christine This week we are joined by community superhero and just all around bright light, Bobbie Christine! We talk about bringing inclusion and diversity to Magic events, and about finding our joy in the game. Casual Magic is brought to you by Archidekt and Quiver, and by my patrons at patreon.com/shivamb. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/casualmagic/id/36282505

Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt

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