Best Tim Reilly Podcasts (2025)

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Finality Fantasy Challenge Review 1:17:58

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9h ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Your last chance on the battlefield! This month's design challenge is all about finality counters. Bring creatures back, but not forever. Added on top is a whole lot of Universes Beyond-style top down flavor! Tune in to hear about all the twists our designers found for this still-new mechanic. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t…

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Coherence (Cosmic Social Event) 1:26:05

21h ago1:26:05

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This week we discuss COHERENCE. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:02:52). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock, Prime, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex, Pluto and Tubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected fil…

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Watch Market Update – State of the Industry Mid-year 2025 44:49

3d ago44:49

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We’re half way through 2025, which has turned out to be a very eventful year to say the least, and that very much shows up in the data for the watch market. So today we’re looking at all the data sources we can muster to understand just how the watch industry is faring at the midway point of 2025, and where it might be heading next. We looked at a …

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Live Design: Dual Lands, Novelty, and Callback 35:33

7d ago35:33

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In this live-design episode, Tim and Juliet tackle a templating question based on the precedent of Party, with some help from Banding and Domain. Along the way, they examine the role that lands, dual lands, and 1/1s play in the sequencing of Magic's gameplay, and how all that's best of dark and bright (Shadowmoor and Lorwyn) meet in the aspect and …

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Palm Springs with Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (Destination Wedding) 1:38:49

8d ago1:38:49

1:38:49

This week our time loop correspondent Taylor Cotter Bruneaux (@taylorcotter) joined us to discuss PALM SPRINGS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:11:39). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HULU) and listen along with us. Then stay …

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You're Cordially Invited with Grace Leeder (Will you take this Man?) 1:40:45

14d ago1:40:45

1:40:45

Grace Leeder (@GoForGrace) was our +1 to discuss YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:11:38). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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Cube Cube and More Cube! Washington Cube Champs Recap w/daisyama and zurishmi 1:40:29

14d ago1:40:29

1:40:29

Washington Cube Champs is a two day event packed with cube draft! Not just a niche format anymore, cube has its own events and tournaments, including WCC pulling in over a hundred players! This week we've got a pair of interviews with players at the event, including a full breakdown of the cubes each of them played. Join Beacon of Creation's Discor…

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What Enthusiasts Have Wrong – Dispelling the Watch Industry's Top Myths 45:13

17d ago45:13

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Having made the transition from watch enthusiasts to industry insiders and retailers in particular, we’ve come to realize that there are often big gaps between what commands attention in watch media and among collectors vs. the commercial realities. Many of the so-called “truths” we hold sacred as enthusiasts aren’t really true after all. So today …

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Souped-Up Keywords! Your Upgrades On Old Mechanics 1:13:09

21d ago1:13:09

1:13:09

With Tarkir Dragonstorm winding up, we're following their lead and enhancing some old mechanics! Like going from Scavenge to Renew and Flashback to Harmonize, we asked the listeners to design some new mechanics based on old ones. Designing mechanics is one of the hardest things to do a designer, so check out the fruits of everyone's labor! Join Bea…

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Help Me John C. Reilly) 1:19:57

22d ago1:19:57

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This week we discuss Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Tubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for ne…

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Brad and Heidi return Survivor 50 talk 28:30

27d ago28:30

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In this episode of Reality Check, Brad and Heidi return from a much-needed hiatus, bringing fresh energy and plenty of opinions as they dive into the buzz around Survivor 50. The duo debates the pros and cons of the returning player-heavy cast, with Brad lamenting Heidi’s absence from the season and Heidi championing the need for new blood in the g…

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May B.C. Challenge Review 1:23:34

28d ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Elders... be they dragons, dinosaurs, or Final Fantasy villains, they've always got cool abilities and an epic feel. This week we review your submissions to the challenge of designing new Elders creatures. Thrown into the mix is Juliet's challenge to include... the whole alphabet? Another great wacky mix of card analysis, creativity, and tangents a…

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Days of Thunder with Allix O (FASTCAR) 1:39:01

29d ago1:39:01

1:39:01

Allix O (@all_ix) rides shotgun with us to discus DAYS OF THUNDER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:08). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pi…

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Reviving the U.S. Watch Industry – Josh Shapiro (J.N. Shapiro) 59:23

1M ago59:23

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We discuss watchmaking in America – specifically what’s required to bring watchmaking at scale back to the United States. It’s a hot topic these days, particularly as U.S. tariffs, which have been dominating the news, are intended at least in part to bring manufacturing back to the United States. So with that in mind, we thought it would be worth t…

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Speed Racer with Shut Up Tim (The Sand Prix) 2:27:14

1M ago2:27:14

2:27:14

Tim-May continues as Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim) returns to discuss SPEED RACER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:49:29). So (re)watch the film (currently on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected fil…

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Design Crossover - Dragon Ball Z TCG (2000) 1:20:49

1M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Crossover eps take another card game, teach you the rules, and compare those ideas to Magic. What can we steal to use in our own designs? For this ep, our hair is turning gold, our energy is radiating from our bodies, and normal humans can't even see the speed of our punches. It's Dragonball Z! It's got commander-style face cards, a more spell-like…

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Lore Detectives! They Made the Pack, Can We Order It?! 1:18:23

1M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

This one is for the flavor text lovers! Tim and Juliet have to dissect the flavor in this mystery pack from Peter. The pack's story has an order, and it's up to us to figure it out! Very much a Custom Magic episode. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com Moonshot's big chari…

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace with Shut Up Tim (Ani-May) 2:36:36

1M ago2:36:36

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Somehow, Shut Up Tim returned to discuss STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE. We deep dive into the movie (and of course Star Wars as a whole), discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (2:10:20). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Disney+) and listen along with us…

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Editorial Integrity in Watch Media – Victoria Gomelsky (JCK, New York Times, Robb Report) 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

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Editorial integrity and independence in the watch world. It’s a hot topic, and one we’ve explored before. But that was before today’s guest penned her open letter to the watch industry published in Robb Report titled: "Watch Execs Need to Learn to Respect Journalistic Boundaries." Victoria Gomelsky is editor-in-chief of JCK, a New York City-based j…

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All About Quests w/Qirn 1:25:44

2M ago1:25:44

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Starting in Zendikar, quests have been a fun way to build towards a goal. This week's guest, Qirn, has been thinking all about quests for a Legend of Zelda set and has some ideas. Along the way we break down the challenges of designing quests and the cards that are like quests. A deep dive! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88V…

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Ponyo with Shut Up Tim (The Sea was Angry) 2:15:46

2M ago2:15:46

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This week we Shut Up Tim (@shutuptim on Letterboxd) joined us to discuss PONYO. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:44:55). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected …

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Alien Space Survival! Outpost Zero w/IgnitedxSoul 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

We've got Beacon regular IgnitedxSoul, aka Dylan, on the pod this week! The topic is Outpost Zero, a sci-fi horror set, but more specifically we're diving into some problem draft archetypes in the set. A nice mix of learning about the set and brainstorming ideas for designs! Check out Ignited's writing: https://www.dylan-tyler-ward.com Join Beacon …

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Noah with Allix O (Epocryphal Storms) 1:43:49

2M ago1:43:49

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This week Allix O (@ALL_1X on Letterboxd) joined us to discuss NOAH. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:17:51). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+ and Hulu) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected…

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Double Whammy of Tariffs and Foreign Exchange Rates – And How the Watch Industry Is Responding 48:22

2M ago48:22

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We’re going inside the industry response to the double whammy of US tariffs and foreign exchange rates. We’re going to address common myths, offer a look behind the scenes at the industry response, and discuss the implications for watchmaking in the US. For detailed show notes, including links to more information, visit collectivehorology.com/blog.…

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Trick the Hosts! April Fools Design Challenge 1:25:23

2M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

Don't miss this ep! Our listeners each sent us one of two things: either a custom card (of any design) or a real card with the name and types changed. The job for us hosts is to guess which is which, and you can play along! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com…

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Moonrise Kingdom (The Island of Misfit Boys) 1:20:25

2M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week we discuss MOONRISE KINGDOM. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (01:01:45). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Youtube) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (01:01:45). S…

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The Floor Finale with Angie, Andrew, Toni and David 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In this episode the gang talks about the finale of season 3. Follow Reality Check with Heidi and Brad ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/realitycheckhb/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/workadviceforme/⁠⁠⁠By Hopecast Network

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Live Design - Tarkir Dragonstorm but make it Alchemy! 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

With Dragonstorm out but Alchemy not yet revealed, we're taking a shot at some ideas for Arena play with these new mechanics! Long time discord member Craftedlavaistrue joins Tim and Peter for a trio of new cards. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com…

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Mud (Junkyard Kids) 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

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This week we discuss MUD. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (59:42). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock and Amazon Prime) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (59:42). Sub…

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Watch Collectors Become More Discerning – Collective Voice Spring 2025 Listener Survey Results 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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We delve into the results of the Spring 2025 Collective Voice Survey, our twice-yearly report on how collectors feel about all things watches. Our Spring 2025 survey offers a fresh look at what’s on the minds of watch enthusiasts—what excites them, what frustrates them, and how those feelings translate (or don’t) into actual buying behavior. Just l…

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The Floor Recap Episode 11 with Angie, Kathy, Laurel and Lisa 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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In this episode the ladies cover The Floor episode 11, host Angie welcomes Lisa, Laurel and Kathy as they recap the thrilling events of episode 11, discussing the intense competition, contestant dynamics, and the drama that unfolded. They delve into the strategies employed by contestants, the highlights and controversies of the duels, and share the…

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Stand By Me (Stranger Kings) 1:41:00

3M ago1:41:00

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This week we discuss STAND BY ME. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:20:50). Submit y…

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Enter the Micro-Set Voc-Gal Techniques w/Khord 47:37

3M ago47:37

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Arms and the magic we sing of fate And Voc-Gal's micro-set Battle rate. Meanwhile the well-built set speedily came to the isle of the two Sirens, for a fair and gentle wind bore her on. Then presently the wind ceased and there was a windless calm, and a god lulled the waves to sleep. https://beacon-of-creation-mtg.github.io/previews/VGT https://kho…

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Rachel Reilly Villegas - Work Advice for Me 1:20:20

3M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

*there is a few times where it seems Brad is talking over people but this is an audio glitch please overlook it and know he is not that rude* In this funny episode, Brad, Ashley, are joined by "Reality Check" and Survivor Legend Heidi and they welcome Big Brother Legend and Casting Expert Rachel Reilly Villegas to discuss various topics ranging fro…

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The Floor episode 10 recap with Angie, Alex, Toni and Tim 1:18:49

3M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

In this episode of Reality Redux, Angie and her guests recap Season 3, Episode 10, The conversation with a debate on the quality of different seasons, identifying standout players and discussing gameplay strategies. The hosts also reflect on the editing process and how it impacts viewer engagement, particularly in relation to the accessibility of c…

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Enter the Micro-Set: Veyrathal w/Redbay 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Juliet and Redbay break down the hip new limited format and custom design project: 45-card Micro-sets for duplicate sealed! Can this new format bring the best of traditional set design limited and the brevity and expediency of jumpstart play? Check out a preview of five different Micro-sets made by different designers, with a deep dive into Redbay'…

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The Shawshank Redemption (The Rain Escape) 1:33:17

3M ago1:33:17

1:33:17

This week we discuss THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:10:48). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next we…