I Love You, Mana

Mike Lester, Zach Kagan, Tor Uggen, and Micah (aka Belly) are four pals with varying degrees of experience in stand up comedy and fantasy card games. In I Love You Mana, they discuss Magic: The Gathering and its surrounding culture in a manner accessible to almost anyone, with a level of accuracy that will leave pedants with plenty to correct them on.

We Are Living In Cringe 11/02/2024

We Are Living In Cringe With the continued absence of their cohosts, Zach and Micah soldier on to discuss Zach's MagicCon: Las Vegas experience as well as the bombshell news that at least half of the Standard Legal sets moving forward will be Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond product. Listen, watch, and subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/33758592

Is it Joever?! WotC Takes Over Commander 10/03/2024

Is it Joever?! WotC Takes Over Commander Zach and Micah link up for another sicko-mode, Magic: The Gathering episode where they discuss the ongoing shake-up with the Commander format, most notably the fallout from the RC relinquishing control of the format over to Wizards of the Coast. Listen, watch, and subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/33319307

They Desparked Commander?! 09/26/2024

They Desparked Commander?! Zach and Micah/Belly talk about the recent card bannings by the Commander Rules Committee, the immediate reactions from the MTG community, and what the future of the EDH and cEDH formats might look like. For once we talk about Magic for almost the entire episode (this ones for our sickos). Listen, watch, and subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/33223897

Donut Economic Theory 09/06/2024

Donut Economic Theory Tor, Zach, and Belly talk economic theory, the Minnesota State Fair, donuts, and Azealia Banks. Mike calls in from his bathroom while we unpack the recent cEDH rules committee controversy and the Austin, Texas stand-up comedy scene. Listen, watch, and subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32937342

Busting Our Nut with Shawn Nafstad 08/29/2024

Busting Our Nut with Shawn Nafstad We welcome artist, comedian, gamer, restaurateur, and swagapino Shawn Nafstad (@bust2nut) to the pod. Shawn will be hosting for Dana Gould at the Acme Comedy Company in Minnesota 9/5/24-9/7/24. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32802587

State of the Union 08/22/2024

State of the Union The boys review Mark Rosewater's review of the last year of Magic: The Gathering. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32697432

Vance's Visit 08/13/2024

Vance's Visit Zach outdoes himself and books a guest of vice presidential proportion. Then the boys talk about generative AI and stalkers. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32551762

My Husband's Favorite Nuts 08/04/2024

My Husband's Favorite Nuts We return to discuss acai bowls, nuts and the critters of the 101st Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Bloomburrow. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32434242

Looking Stuff Up 07/11/2024

Looking Stuff Up Zach leaves the podcast early to draft. Tor and Belly look stuff up. Checkout Zach's appearance on 's latest episode of Judges Tower: Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32105622

Kagan's Cookout 07/04/2024

Kagan's Cookout The gang returns to talk all things Magic: The Gathering and Zach's planned July 4th cookout. Checkout Zach's appearance on 's latest episode of Judges Tower: Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/32015882

Human Segment-pede 06/22/2024

Human Segment-pede The gang vet a litany of new segments for the podcast and review the recent supplemental Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond product, Assasin's Creed: A Ubisoft Original. Checkout Zach's appearance on 's latest episode of Judges Tower: Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/31849462

Bonk Madonna 06/13/2024

Bonk Madonna Zach, Tor, and Belly discuss Challengers (2024), A Serious Man (2009), and Dominoes lore before conducting a comprehensive review of Magic: The Gathering's new set, Modern Horizons 3. Checkout Zach's appearance on 's latest episode of Judges Tower: Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Mike's Golf Twitch: Zach's Twitter: Zach's Twitch: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Artist: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/31736822

Proof of Life 06/06/2024

Proof of Life We're back, folks. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/31638202

Charlize Theron 05/17/2024

Charlize Theron The lads return after a slight hiatus. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/31345667

Universal Custodes Healthcare 04/26/2024

Universal Custodes Healthcare The lads talk about how the UFC doesn't provide health insurance to its fighters and Tor begins to explain the recent Warhammer 40K controversy. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/31006243

March Magics 2024 Interlude: Soup Time 04/18/2024

March Magics 2024 Interlude: Soup Time The whole squad returns and takes a break from March Magics 2024 by talking about soup and the DISCOURSE. Next week we will be reviewing the finals of March Magics 2024 tourney between Magali Villeneuve and John Avon. or join the ILYM Discord to participate. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30890503

March Magics 2024 Pt. 6: The Grand Finale (Somewhere Beyond WOTC) 04/17/2024

March Magics 2024 Pt. 6: The Grand Finale (Somewhere Beyond WOTC) We review the results from round 5 / the semifinals of our March Magics 2024 Paint By Numbers Edition tournament. We also set up the final matchup between Magali Villeneuve and John Avon. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Round 6 of our March Magics starts TODAY (Saturday, April 16). Checkout our twitter or join the ILYM Discord to participate. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30856408

March Magics 2024 Pt. 5: Staring into the Abyss (We Review Elite 8 Results & Learn About Play Boosters) 04/06/2024

March Magics 2024 Pt. 5: Staring into the Abyss (We Review Elite 8 Results & Learn About Play Boosters) We review the results from round 4 / Elite 8 of our March Magics 2024 Paint By Numbers Edition tournament. We also learn about Wizard's of the Coast's hit new product, "Play Boosters". Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Round 5 of our March Magics starts TODAY (Saturday, April 6). Checkout our twitter or join the ILYM Discord to participate. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30712258

March Magics 2024 Pt. 4: Quarterfinals (Tor's Version) 03/30/2024

March Magics 2024 Pt. 4: Quarterfinals (Tor's Version) We review the results from the Round 3 of our March Magics 2024 Paint By Numbers Edition tournament Tor presents his picks for Round 4 / The Quarterfinals and we review the latest plagiarism allegations to rock the MTG world. Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Round 4 of our March Magics starts TODAY (Thursday, March 30). Checkout our twitter or join the ILYM Discord to participate. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30606133

March Magics 2024 Pt. 3: Himbo Rising (Reviewing Round 2 Results) 03/21/2024

March Magics 2024 Pt. 3: Himbo Rising (Reviewing Round 2 Results) We review the results from the Round 2 of our March Magics 2024 Paint By Numbers Edition tournament (Rd 2 curated by ). In the pre-roll, Tor makes some memes and we talk about Poor Things (2023). Listen, watch, subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Round 3 of our March Magics starts TODAY (Thursday, March 21). Checkout our or join the to participate. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30485903

March Magics 2024 Pt. 2: A Pseudointellectual Arbitration of Round 1 03/14/2024

March Magics 2024 Pt. 2: A Pseudointellectual Arbitration of Round 1 We review the results from the Round 1 bracket of our March Magics 2024 Paint By Numbers Edition tournament. Tor and Belly conduct a secret dwarf talk at the beginning of the episode. Prayers up for Joe Lester. Listen, watch, and subscribe to Mike Lester's new podcast, . Round 2 of our March Magics tourny starts TODAY (Thursday, March 14). Checkout our or join the to participate. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30378203

March Magics 2024 Pt. 1: Paint By Numbers Edition, Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Cardboard Holder Ft. Vorthos Mike 03/08/2024

March Magics 2024 Pt. 1: Paint By Numbers Edition, Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Cardboard Holder Ft. Vorthos Mike We welcome to the pod to introduce the 2024 March Magics Bracket. Check out our on 3/8 to participate in the first round of the bracket. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30286443

A Pasadise of Sweat Teats 03/06/2024

A Pasadise of Sweat Teats We discuss collectibles, Mike's new podcast, , and the glorious Wonka debacle. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30257913

Diarrhea Protocol 02/28/2024

Diarrhea Protocol Sorry about this one. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30158458

Violent Outburst 02/21/2024

Violent Outburst Tor, Belly, Zach, AND Nina talk The X-Files, Tor's coworker, Zach's Modern tournament in Denver, and, anomalously, Magic: The Gathering. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/30042808

Pope Fiction Ft. Moiz Hasan 02/08/2024

Pope Fiction Ft. Moiz Hasan The lads talk to comedian Moiz Hasan about KeyForge, papal history, and Rick and Morty. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/29862348

Brazilian Timberwolves 02/03/2024

Brazilian Timberwolves The lads discuss important topics such as Brazilian Minnesota Timberwolves fan accounts AND Chef Andre. Editor's Note: This is a "from the vault" episode that we recorded awhile back and for some reason never posted. We've been saving it for a rainy day (i.e. Zach and Tor both had their birthdays recently and we're tired). Zach added an annex sit-down with his life partner at the end. Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/29779073

Starflight Hummer 01/25/2024

Starflight Hummer We discuss Tor's recent ailments and sit in on telehealth appointment with him and Mike's dad, Dr. Joe Lester. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/29652423

The 2023 Swampies 01/18/2024

The 2023 Swampies Tor crowns the prettiest basic swamp of 2023. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/29550443

Fish Tunnels 01/13/2024

Fish Tunnels Tor and Micah reunite after the new year to discuss a detestable and loathsome grab sack of media consumption. Zach, Aaron, and Mike show up 40 minutes later to discuss the tunnels. Please subscribe to our ! Support us on ILYM Plugs: Mike Lester: Zach's Twitter: Tor's Twitter: Micah's Twitch: Micah's YT: Voicemail Deliverer: Discord: Patreon: IG: Twitter: Editing: /episode/index/show/ilympod/id/29472878

I Love You, Mana

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