Sugar Scrubs Podcast
Welcome to "Sugar Scrubs," the podcast that's all about the Magic the Gathering beyond the cards. Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned pro, join your hosts Bones and Eli, as we unravel the secrets of building strong connections within the MTG community, and, of course, ways to make things a little bit sweeter. This biweekly (every other Wednesday) podcast is an opportunity for fellow scrubs to take a step back, slow down, and have some fun just being nerds.
Episodes
23 episodes
Episode 23: "Chicago's Tundra" - MagicCon Chicago Recap
We hopped on a plane and crossed the country to MagicCon Chicago! After a slow thaw, Bones is finally feeling warmed enough and ready to recap our highlights from the weekend. From cosplay, to unknown events, to our very first Community P...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:51
Episode 22: "Opposition Agency" - Fostering Player Agency in MTG
Bones' cosplay crunch strikes again but I was able to steal here away for a fantastic conversation on the role of Player Agency in MTG. Every person who sits down to play wants to have an impact on the game. As a new player, how do we communica...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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37:07
Episode 21: "Eli & Bones, Timeless Heroes" - A Year in Review and Looking Ahead into 2025
Sweet & simple, Bones and I kick back with a cup of tea to recap highlights from 2024 and take a look into what we can expect from WOTC's upcoming sets as well as Calavera Creations. I finally unveiled a "What's Your Flavor?" I've been savi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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37:02
Episode 20: "Mentor of the Geek" - The Power of Mentorship in MTG
How can experienced players guide new ones through the overwhelming world of MTG while keeping it fun and engaging? Bones and I discuss strategies for making the game approachable, whether it’s simplifying mechanics, picking beginner-friendly f...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:47
Episode 19: "Bones, Power Gamer" - Staples in EDH
This week we are continuing the conversation of deckbuilding this time talking about staples in edh. How can staples inform new players as well as limit creativity in our abilities as Magic players. Staples often come at a premium, does that me...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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45:15
Episode 18: "Calavera's Pact of the Titan" - MagicCon Las Vegas & 2024 Cosplay Grand Championship
We're officially back baby! After some well earned self-care and decompression following the MagicCon Las Vegas Convention and 2024 Cosplay Grand Championship, Bones and I returned to the mics to discuss the calamity that was Vegas prep and Bon...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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42:38
Episode 17: "Por La Familia" - Representation and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Bones is back!!! I was able to steal Bones attention away from Cosplay crafting to record an episode celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and discuss the significance of representation of cultures in MTG. ---
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:57
Episode 16: "Flamecaller's Fortitude" - A Message of Self-Care & Compassion from Eli to Bones
A short but sweet episode. A quick announcement followed by a message from me directly to you listeners. Bones is out so in this short solo conversation, I tackle the concept of seeking balance in self-care, passions, and responsibilities. No W...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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11:13
Episode 15: "CommandFest's Beacon" - Our Experience at LDXP
Bones and I have travelled across the country from Vegas to Chicago attending MagicCons but this week we attended our very first CommandFest in LA hosted by Laughing Dragon. She was invited as a community guest and I tagged along as an average ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:13
Episode 14: "Upkeep's Umbra" - Mid-Season Review
If you're a fan of anime you'll be all to familiar with our mid season review, where Bones and I look back on the past 6 months and reflect on the podcast so far. The origins of the Sugar Scrubs podcast, our favorite episodes, and things we've ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:29
Episode 13: "Change the Equation" - Dealing with Change in MTG
Culture, mythology, pop-culture, and media, Magic the gathering has been a reflection of our society throughout its printing. In this episode we discuss the three stages of change and how to manage our expectations in an ever shifting MTG unive...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:33
Episode 12: "Brother's War" - Keeping Cool Under Pressure
The Sugar Scrubs are back at it and this time with another special guest, my Brother! That's right, we aren't talking about the magic set Brother's War but instead my actual brother, a Physical Therapist and non-magic player, offers insights to...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:03
Episode 11: "FOMO's Folly" - Fear of Missing Out in MTG
Fear of Missing Out or FOMO is real with MagicCon events, new set releases, and collector opportunities constantly on the Horizon. How do new and long time players alike handle when the opportunity is so enticing? We take a look at how we have ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:49
Episode 10: "Gruul Friends" - Old Friends and New Chapters
In celebration of 10 episodes of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we wanted to share something...our very first guest on the cast, Amy the Nissa to our Chandra! The Gruul Friends are back together both in canon and in real life as fellow cosplayer and...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:42
Episode 9: "Spicey Spell Slingers" - Neurodivergence and Mental Health in Magic: The Gathering
Bones brings an episode topic to the mic as we discuss mental health and how it can be effected by Neurodivergence in the MTG community. "Spicey Brain" as she calls it, effects many players and the communication strife that follows when we as p...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:18
Episode 8: "Constrained Conjuring" - Taking A Trip Down Limited Memory Lane
Seeking growth sometimes means stepping away from the normal and trying new things. Bones and I take a look at a lesser discussed format in Limited and what we can learn by playing 1v1 non-constructed formats. Join us as we take a walk down mem...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:38
Episode 7: "Planeswalker Parley" - Session Zero Conversations & Alt Multiplayer Formats
MTG isn't the only WOTC IP in discussion in this weeks episode of the Sugar Scrub Podcast. Bones and I crack open our DnD resources to discuss how we can better hold space for the "Rule 0" Conversation and play with intention. We discuss altern...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:48
Episode 6: "Digital Sorcery" - Using Online Tools to Stay Connected with MTG
Seeking balance is important so Bones and I take a step back and discuss how online tools have shaped the way we connect with others and how we play the game of MTG. From online platforms to deckteching resources and card databases, there's no ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:57
Episode 5: "Shifting the Mana" - Creating Safe Spaces for Women in MTG
In this episode of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we're exploring more serious and heartfelt conversations about the experience of women in Magic: The Gathering, with April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. From questioning assum...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:25
Episode 4: "Arcane Alchemy" - Forging Self-Expression Through Deckcraft
Today’s episode takes a look at the process of building MTG decks as a form of self-expression. See a new commander and not sure where to start, or have an old deck lying around that just isn’t much fun to play? We discuss how our decks have ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:55
Episode 3: "Gathering of Magic" - Attending Conventions
Bones and I return home from MagicCon Chicago with some exciting news. Conventions of all types offer a wonderous opportunity to meet new friends, discover new aspects of nerdom, and seek growth in what you care most. Play along with another ga...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:35
Episode 2: "the Wizards' Lounge" - Seeking a LGS
Join us as we dive into how a new player might seek a new Local Game Store, your home away from home to play Magic: The Gathering. Highlighting the importance of creating a safe space where everyone feels accepted and value, as well as...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:51
