The Magic Our Way podcast is a New Orleans-based Disney fan podcast that has been in production since November 2012. Danny, Kevin, Eli, and Rachel discuss all things, Disney, from theme parks to movies and much more. We allow all opinions (and not just the sugary, fluffy ones) to be voiced on the podcast, and we always look at both sides of a topic. The "Pleasure Island of Disney fan podcasts" is good for your morning and afternoon commute and all times in between, but not at bedtime because ...
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The Pod of Greed is a weekly podcast that's all about the world of card games, hosted by Paul and Alec from the popular YouTube channel Team APS. If you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or any other trading card game, then this is the podcast for you! Each episode, Paul and Alec dive into the latest news and trends in the world of card games, and share their personal experiences and insights on the games they love. But it's not just all about cards - they also chat about ...
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Rachel’s Trip to Epic Universe: All About Dark Universe - MOW #576
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1:02:25Rachel had the opportunity to visit Universal Epic Universe with her family during the travel agent previews at the end of April 2025. This is part 2 of 3 episodes discussing her first-hand experience in Universal’s new park. In this episode, we discuss the world of Dark Universe! Check out show #575 to hear about Super Nintendo World and show #577…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Prizes, GTA 6 Trailer, Xbox is $100 More, Marvel Thunderbolts
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1:53:18Paul and Alec discuss Konami's recent announcement of the new Yu-Gi-Oh YCS Prize cards. We also react to the new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and its unfortunate release delay. And of course, our review of the newest Marvel movie: Thunderbolts! Lots of exciting things to chat about so we're looking forward to hearing what you all think!…
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Rachel’s Trip: Older Parks, Logistics, & Super Nintendo World - MOW #575
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1:03:07Rachel had the opportunity to visit Universal Epic Universe with her family during the travel agent previews at the end of April 2025. This is part 1 of 3 episodes discussing her first-hand experience in Universal’s new park. In this episode, we discuss the unfortunate state of the older Universal Florida parks, the logistics to consider when going…
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We talk Yu-Gi-Oh, Altered TCG, and then Paul and Alec share the start of each of their nerd journeys. From books and video games to bullying... deep stuff!
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Bad Behavior in the Disney Parks - MOW #574
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1:00:46It’s time for another episode about bad behavior in the Disney Parks. We were planning to discuss any Disney news that might have taken place in the past couple of weeks during which we covered Universal Epic Universe, but there was absolutely nothing of significance to report…outside of these stories of people being bad in the most magical and the…
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Air Neos Mystery Solved, New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Disappointment, Switch 2 Preorders
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1:51:51Air Neos Mystery Solved, New Yu-Gi-Oh Anime Disappointment, Switch 2 Preorders
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Universal Epic Universe Food - MOW #573
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1:23:06Well, it is confirmed: the Magic Our Way podcast will be traveling to Florida at the end of April and the beginning of June. In both cases, we have the opportunity to visit Universal Epic Universe for the first time. Last week (Show #572), we conducted some initial planning to determine what we wanted to see. On this episode, we discuss our favorit…
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Tariffs Hit Trading Card Games, Paid Yu-Gi-Oh Coaching?
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2:00:51It's a slower Yu-Gi-Oh news week, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot more news to cover! Tariffs are hitting TCG accessories! And should you pay for Yu-Gi-Oh coaching?
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Universal Epic Universe Initial Planning - MOW #572
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1:12:24Well, it is confirmed: the Magic Our Way podcast will be traveling to Florida at the end of April and the beginning of June. In both cases, we have the opportunity to visit Universal Epic Universe for the first time. Understanding that there is a possibility that we may not see everything in one day, Rachel takes us through an exercise she conducts…
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New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Big MTG Leak, and our First 1-Star Review
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1:59:31We discuss the events of YCS Houston and the reveal of Yu-Gi-Oh's latest TCG banlist, share some Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy card leaks, and respond to our first critical 1-Star review...
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Attractions That Would Benefit From Added Audio-Animatronics - MOW #571
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1:06:20For this show, we discuss which attractions would benefit significantly if audio-animatronics were added. We each pick an attraction and present our high-level ideas of what that would look like. Plus, we go off on some tangents, including exploring which live-action Spider-Man is the best and male anatomy. Which attraction would benefit from added…
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EPISODE 100! Switch 2 Thoughts, League of Legends TCG, AI Ghibli
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1:57:36We are celebrating our 100th episode with... another week of intense discussion! We talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, the details on the Riftbound TCG based on League of Legends, and the Studio Ghibli AI controversy. Strap in!
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Things 2 Know for Your 2025 Theme Park Vacation - MOW #570
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1:10:28Planning to visit the theme parks sometime during 2025? When Rachel helps you plan for your next Florida theme park vacation, here are some things to consider. We discuss ways to save money with new promotions; let you know of new attractions, shows, and lounges; and make you aware of new Universal Epic Universe options. What do you think of all th…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Anime on the Way, Digimon Con, Another Pokémon Scalp, Marvel Doomsday
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1:43:15Let's talk about the bunch of different Yu-Gi-Oh merch announcements, the cool new Digimon developments, a Pokémon product that will definitely get scalped, and Marvel Doomsday announcements.
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Guest Services: Voicemails, Emails, Texts, and DMs OH MY! - MOW #569
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1:03:16Magic Our Way is a podcast that welcomes all thoughts and opinions. In this episode, we respond to all of our listener communication from various platforms. We have voicemails, emails, and text messages to respond to, plus we have some listeners that slide into our DMs. We may not make it through all of them, but we hope you enjoy our attempt to ca…
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One Piece Rotation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Texas Might Ban Anime?!
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2:18:08Today we talk about a bunch of new card game news that's mostly NOT about Yu-Gi-Oh. The One Piece TCG is introducing Rotation, Assassin's Creed Shadows launches to surprising success, and Texas might be introducing a law that could ban anime!
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Disney Parks Summer 2025 Spectaculars - MOW #568
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1:08:58In this episode, we discuss all the Disney Live Entertainment spectaculars coming to the Disney Parks in Summer 2025. We are getting parades, water shows, projection shows, cavalcades, and fireworks…some new ones and some returning old ones. We discussed World of Color Happiness, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, Paint the Night, and much, mu…
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Spongebob MTG Controversy and Yu-Gi-Oh's Weird New Event
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1:55:05It's Week 97! Let's discuss the controversy around the Magic the Gathering x Spongebob Squarepants Secret Lair, as well as some Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon news!
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Disney’s 2025 SXSW Presentation - MOW #567
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1:10:45On Saturday, March 8th, 2025, the Disney Experiences and Disney Entertainment divisions co-presented at the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas. In this presentation, Disney discussed the ongoing collaboration of those divisions where Disney film/television/gaming inspire experiences in the Disney Parks and vice versa. The to…
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Talking Yu-Gi-Oh Design and Tabletop Games with Matt Bell, ex-Konami Employee
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2:05:28We sat down with Matt Bell to discuss his time working at Konami EU on Yu-Gi-Oh products, banlists, and events. Then we hear about his own tabletop card game Robot Raiders!
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Professional Wrestling and Disney, Part Two - MOW #566
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1:17:41Throughout history, there have been several instances in which professional wrestling and Disney have crossed paths. We explore four such instances in the Disney Parks, from attractions to film and television. Hear about Hulk Hogan’s short acting career and one wrestler’s phallic gimmick. Catch the first two stories on show #565. What wrestling and…
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Monster Mayhem, Pokemon Day, MTG Gets Scalped, and Shrek 5!
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1:56:24Lets talk all about the announcements from Pokemon Day, the new Yu-Gi-Oh Battles of Legend set, Magic the Gathering Scalping and the Shrek teaser!
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Professional Wrestling and Disney, Part One - MOW #565
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58:05Throughout history, there have been several instances in which professional wrestling and Disney have crossed paths. We explore four such instances in the Disney Parks, from attractions to film and television. Hear about a grandma who is a wrestling fan and about when wrestling was an “attraction.” What wresting and Disney memories can you recall? …
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New YGO Alt Art Cards, MTG x Final Fantasy, Captain America Brave New World
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2:16:25We discuss the exciting new alternate art Yu-Gi-Oh cards coming in the next Quarter Century product, we share our thoughts on the beautiful new Magic the Gathering x Final Fantasy collab and all its products, and we give our review of Captain America: Brave New World! Plus a bunch of other gaming stories in between!…
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What We’ll Miss Most at WDW in 2025 - MOW #564
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1:15:19With all the recent closures at Walt Disney World, we take a second to discuss which departing attractions we will miss the most. We choose from a curated list of closures from 2024 through 2025 into 2026: Frontierland Shooting Arcade, MuppetVision 3D, It’s Tough To Be A Bug, The Boneyard, Dinosaur, and Tom Sawyer’s Island. Which closure from recen…
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Yu-Gi-Oh V-Tuber Showdown! MTG's New Commander Rules! Sony State of Play!
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2:09:57Lots of new things this week! Yu-Gi-Oh announced the location of the World Championship and announced a tournament between two prominent V-Tubers to celebrate Master Duel's 3rd anniversary. Wizards of the Coast reveals new guidelines for Magic the Gathering's Commander format! And of course, we recap our favorite new games from Sony's State of Play…
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MOW Presents Dinoland U.S.A.’s Fictional Backstory - MOW #563
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1:08:46Magic Our Way presents the fictional, or creative, backstory of Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over in Walt Disney World. This is not the real history of the design and development of this land but rather the fictional story created by the Imagineers to tie everything together. You’ll hear about Dr. Dunn, Chester and Hester Diggs, and D…
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Master Duel's 3rd Anniversary! Pokemon TCG Pocket Responds! Multiversus Controversy!
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1:52:03Lots of fun stories this week! The third anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is happening, Pokemon TCG Pocket responds to the trading controversy, Multiversus is shutting down for good, Bytedance has a new AI video technology, and we talk manga and anime! Here goes!
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Jellyrolls’ Closing & Cold Weather Park Touring Tips - MOW #562
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42:16In this episode, we discuss the closure of Jellyrolls at Disney’s Boardwalk and what it could mean for that area. Plus, Rachel provides us with some tips for touring the Disney Parks during those cold weather days. What cold weather tips do you have? How do you feel about the closing of Jellyrolls? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at sho…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Did the CRAZIEST Thing, DeepSeek, Android XR and More!
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1:52:43We finally have a lot of Yu-Gi-Oh news to talk about this week! Plus actually interesting new developments in tech.
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Bad Behavior in the Disney Parks - MOW #561
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56:05For the first time in 2025, we present the first of several episodes of Bad Behavior in Disney, tales of shenanigans from the House of Mouse. In this episode, we present the Menu Hacker, the Skyliner Flasher, and the Angry Nurse. What do you think of these stories? We would love to hear from you if you. Let us know at [email protected]. Every op…
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Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Behind the Scenes with Pharaohmone!
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1:55:32We invite our first podcast guest of 2025, Pharaohmone, to chat with us about his work behind the scenes in Yu-Gi-Oh judging, commentary, and tournament policy.
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Disneyland’s New Haunted Mansion Bride - MOW #560
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47:48The Disneyland Resort in California reopened its Haunted Mansion attraction with new features. We focus on the new bride in the attic and much more. What do you think of the new Haunted Mansion bride? We would love to hear from you if you have witnessed all the new things. Let us know at [email protected]. Every opinion will forever be welcome o…
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Slow Yu-Gi-Oh Week, Pokemon TCG Problem Solved! Also MTG Secret Lairs News!
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1:36:18Let's talk about the developments with the new elusive Pokemon set, Magic Secret Lairs going to stores, and the impending TikTok ban.
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Ask A Travel Agent: FAQs & Listener Questions - MOW #559
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1:12:50It is time for Ask A Travel Agent, the segment where your travel planning questions are answered. Fully aware that vacation planning for 2025 is upon us, Rachel presents some frequently asked questions from her clients and answers questions submitted by our listeners. What questions do you have for our travel agent? What answers do you have for som…
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Yu-Gi-Oh vs Bandai Games: What Can They Learn from Eachother?
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1:55:35Paul and Alec recap their weekend at Bandai Card Game Fest Orlando, where we saw how the other side lived. Plus, we get into a deep discussion of how Yu-Gi-Oh may be losing players to these games and what can be done to stop it!
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5 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World Over Epic Universe in 2025 - MOW #558
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1:00:47This episode presents five reasons to consider visiting Walt Disney World over Universal Epic Universe in 2025. Sure, you may think, “oh, a Disney-fan podcast telling us to go to Disney instead of Universal. Surprise, surprise!” We acknowledge that 2025 is the year of Universal Epic Universe and are excited to see that park. However, one should con…
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New Year, Lots of Yu-Gi-Oh to Catch Up On!
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1:39:24Paul and Alec catch up on all the Yu-Gi-Oh news and some dystopic news stories, too! Happy new year!
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2024-2025 MOWrockin’ Eve: New Year’s at the Disney’s Parks - MOW #557
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1:05:10Happy New Year 2025 to all! For our first release for 2025, we present our first annual Magic Our Way MOWrockin’ Eve. We discuss past New Year’s celebrations in the Disney Parks: Pleasure Island, Baby New Year & the Matterhorn, an Adventurers Club reunion, and swanky California Grill festivities. Have you ever been to the Disney Parks for New Year’…
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Paul and Alec's 2024 End of Year Awards!
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1:03:29Paul and Alec recap their favorite and least favorite parts of the year in review! Happy Holidays!
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Our 2024 Disney Naughty or Nice Lists - MOW #556
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1:22:47For our final release for 2024, we present our Disney Naughty or Nice Lists, our version of a year, or ear, in review show. In the spirit of Tally the Elf, we reflect on the year Disney has had to determine if they belong on our naughty or nice list for 2024. We reflect on everything from theme parks to movies and people. How do you think Disney di…
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New MTG Banlist? A TCG Accessory Company is Struggling, AI Will Replace Us?
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1:55:05Alec and Paul share their experience with a recent Rivalry of the Warlords format tournament, Paul recaps his experiences on the Master Duel Duelist Cup, we discuss the new Magic the Gathering banlist, and Paul shares some terrifying new AI developments. Fun!
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Rachel’s Adults-Only Vacation to WDW - MOW #555
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1:22:16In this episode, Rachel talks about the rest of her adults-only vacation to Walt Disney World. This is what she did outside of Jollywood Nights. If you want to hear more about Jollywood Nights, check out episode #551. Hear about her old-fashioned escapades and their tasty treats at the 2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. We got all the…
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New Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, League of Legends TCG, Kraven the Hunter Rotten Tomatoes
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1:41:21Let's talk YCS Anaheim and the new Yu-Gi-Oh banlist, recap our experiences at the Gundam TCG Launch Event, discuss the announcement of the new Legend of Legends Card Game called Project K, and talk Marvel Spiderman and Kraven the Hunter!
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Disney Password & New Oga’s Cantina Offerings - MOW #554
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44:46There are new food and drink offerings at Oga’s Cantina at the Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Hear our thoughts on these new offerings and whether this is enough to get us back in there. Also, we beta-test a game on this show: Disney Password. What do you think about the new Oga’s Cantina offerings? Also, would you like to play our…
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Master Duel Unbans CRAZY Cards, PlayStation 30th Anniversary, Famous TCG Lawsuits
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2:10:56In Episode 83 of the Pod of Greed, Alec and Paul discuss the wild and unexpected cards that will be unbanned in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel like Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon, Master Peace, and Knightmare Goblin. Then we reminisce about our favorite memories of PlayStation for its 30th anniversary. Paul also shares a handful of infamous historical lawsuits in tra…
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We discuss Moana 2, the Walt Disney Animations Studios offering for the 2024 holiday season, whose official release in the United States was on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. As always, we present our review in two parts: non-spoiler and spoiler-filled. We give you ample warning before going into the spoiler-filled part to give you a chance to hit p…
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New Shadow Duelist Reveal, Pokemon McDonalds Meal, AI Video Games
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1:49:39Alec and Paul discuss the Yu-Gi-Oh news around YCS Bologna's results, Crossover Breakers box openings, and the reveal of Master Duel's latest Shadow Duelist: Xavier Woods! Plus we investigate another trading card game theft by UPS workers, another Pokemon Happy Meal, the crazy idea of an AI game studio, and two weird Pizza Hut products.…
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MuppetVision 3D, Monsters Inc. Land, & Muppets Coaster - MOW #552
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1:00:17MuppetVision 3D is closing to make way for Monsters Inc. Land. Plus, Aerosmith is moving out of Rockin’ Roller Coaster, and the Muppets are moving in. Disney dropped a bombshell the weekend before Thanksgiving in the USA, and we present our thoughts and opinions on these matters. What do you think about all of this? Let us know at show@magicourway.…
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Japan's TCG Tier List, The Game Awards Nominees, Coca-Cola and Google AI Nightmares
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1:58:47Alec and Paul discuss a famous Japanese card shop owner who rated every Trading Card Game from best to worst! We also discuss the controversial nominees for The Game Awards 2024. And finally, some terrifying new AI mishaps by Google and Coca-Cola. Lots to discuss this week!
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