

Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast
Mark Rosewater
Join Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Mark Rosewater as he shares stories, insights, and more while driving to work. Listen and learn more about how Magic is made!
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May 24, 2024 • 35min
#1140: History of the Color Pie
I've talked a lot about the color pie over the years. In this episode, I talk about its history and how we've treated it as it has evolved over time.

May 24, 2024 • 36min
#1139: Sheldon Menery with Scott Larabee
In this podcast, I sit down with Scott Larabee, Sheldon's best friend, to talk all about the man and his life. We talk about many aspects of his huge impact on Magic (it's not just Commander) and who he was as a person.

May 17, 2024 • 32min
#1138: Lessons Learned – Phyrexia: All Will Be One
This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about design lessons from sets I led or co-led. This episode is about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

May 17, 2024 • 31min
#1137: Designing Typal Cards
In this episode, I talk about how we design typal cards (i.e., cards that mechanically care about creature types).

May 10, 2024 • 31min
#1136: Being a Team Lead
Exploring the lead designer's responsibilities in Magic set creation, focusing on file, set, and play design roles. Highlighting collaboration, team dynamics, and game design meetings. Emphasis on leveraging team strengths, fostering diversity of perspectives, and overcoming challenges in set development.

May 10, 2024 • 36min
#1135: Monocolor Design
In this podcast, I talk about how we design monocolor themes for both Constructed and Limited.

May 3, 2024 • 31min
#1134: Alphabet
In this podcast, I talk about how R&D uses the alphabet to design Magic cards. I walk through the alphabet, explaining how we use each letter.

May 3, 2024 • 31min
#1133: Naming Sets with Ari Zirulnik
In this podcast, I sit down with Ari Zirulnik to talk about how we name Magic sets.

Apr 26, 2024 • 32min
#1132: Sixth Edition Rules
Back in 1999, the Magic rules had the biggest change in the history of the game in conjunction with the release of Sixth Edition. In this podcast, I walk through the major changes that happened.

Apr 26, 2024 • 32min
#1131: Magic Stories about My Dad
My father, Gene Rosewater, died on April 17. In this podcast, I share stories about him that relate to Magic. Warning: This one's a bit of a tear-jerker.


