Nile and Gerry Tea

y'all wrote this one. with ur questions.

Nile and Gerry both have their reasons for engaging with magic less and differently than they used to.

We all change the way we speak depending on who we are speaking to and what the context of the situation is. This is called code switching. This week, Ger-Bear and Nile-Nile-Crocodile examine whether or not code switching is a thing we do when playing magic. And if so, when is the appropriate time to do so? Have you been doing this correctly? Do you feel like this is an area where you can improve?

Lordy lordy, look who's forty. And by forty, of course I mean "deeply passionate about game design". And by look who, I mean "Nile and Gerry are deeply passionate about game design". Tune in and drop out to listen to Nile-Nile-Crocodile and Ger-Bear talk about their respective histories with game design, how it impacts mtg, and how you can start getting into it!

This week Ger-Bear weaponizes his decades of testing team experience and Nile wields her days of testing team observations to talk about what is wrong with testing teams in magic, and which teams are doin it right (shout out daft punk). tell ur friends

This week Nile and Ger-Bear discuss whether magic is dying, thriving, or some exciting third option If you have watched the light slowly leave the eyes of the game you once loved, then this episode is for you!

Do you wanna make the Pro Tour but haven't yet? Do you want to hear what it takes from two people who have about 20 years of Pro Tour experience combined? (don't worry about the distribution of years between the two people) Then check out this episode! Ger-Bear gives you alllll the steps you need to take to finally level up your game and make the PT!

It's Pride month! Happy Pride! This episode is all about how the LGBTQ community fits with the MTG community, and how we can make that environment better. Additionally, we are trying to direct listeners towards the fundraiser we are running to raise money for Birds of Paradise! https://new.biddingowl.com/bop PLEASE bid on some of the cool items here if you can or at least share the link around if possible! Thank you so much for your support!

This week's tea is a unique one because Ger-Bear gives Nile the opportunity to ask him anything! If you've ever wanted to know the answers to such questions as: Does Gerry believe in ghosts? Has Gerry ever been in love? Is Gerry a fairy or a goblin? Then this is the episode for you!

The tea this week is steeped in accountability. That is, holding people who suck accountable for their actions. This is something that doesn't happen often enough in this space, and often due to the fact that the person in question just happens to be a good magic player. Ger-bear talks about some specific ancient examples of this, and we go into how we as a community can do and be better.

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. This week on Dragon Ball Tea we find our heroes stuck at a crossroads being guarded by two gatekeepers. One always lies, the other also always lies. Inside of you there are two liars. They're both lying. Can you tell which one tells the truth? Is it the one telling you to cut two lands from your deck? Or is it the one asking you if you'd like a more memey/e-sports vibe? Nile and Gerry are here to help you figure out these impossible questions and more! Queue the intro music! If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. This week's tea has Nile and Ger-Bear talking about why we all dedicate so much of our lives to not only this one specific games, but gaming in general. We discuss the way people on the outside perceive this space and the absurd level of dedication that we all choose to give to it. Oh an also we talk about everyone's favorite casual format - Legacy! If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. Me and ol' Ger-Bear tackle the latest hot goss in this week's episode of Tea Time. Sideboards: we all have em! Are they overpriced? Is shuffling cheating? Is fish bugs? Should you make that last minute sideboard edit? We tackle all of this and more, please tell ur friends omg pls pls we need it so bad If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. Gerry and I dive into the absolute nonsense that is the new Universes Within decision, and we discuss the new player experience and how to confront your internal biases in magic. If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. Today we are talking about the sweet seductive taste of victory and how it is a poisonous apple that can sabotage your chances at winning. If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. This week's tea involves an unfortunate wotc snafu as well as extensive discussion on tournament etiquette. Please send us questions i beg. If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. Today's episode is a walk down memory lane. Gerry's memory lane, to be specific. He pours us a vintage tea that you don't wanna miss. You know what they say, Gerry T knows drama. If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. In today's episode we talk about one of the most powerful things in all of magic, the power of friendship! Tune in to hear Nile and Gerry talk about friends, social currency, and how not to be a weird lil scummy lil grifty weirdo. If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. In this episode we talk to our guest Elliot Raff who is a long time professional Magic Judge. We talk about tournaments, judge discourse, and all sorts of other things. Check out Elliot's recent article on the subject: https://commandersherald.com/organized-play-cant-exist-without-judges/ If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!

Welcome to The Nile & Gerry Tea Podcast! A podcast about ethics in Magic and how to be a good person while navigating the competitive scene. In this episode we talk to recent PT qualifier Louis Salerno! Have you or someone you know ever said the words "I think this deck is the best choice for *me*" about an obviously tier 2 or lower deck? Then they may be suffering from The Hammer Delusion! Watch this week's episode to find out why If you would like to send in questions for the next episode, do so here: https://x.com/NileJoanRivers https://x.com/G3RRYT https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com https://bsky.app/profile/gerryt.bsky.social or email me at [email protected] Thanks for watching! See ya next week!