Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt

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Casual Magic Episode 346 - Deckbuilding Braintrust

This week I wanted to bring back my twin kings of deck techs, EK and Commander Mechanic, for one last discussion about building philosophy and Jandor! Casual Magic is b

Oct 13
59 min

Casual Magic Episode 345 - SaffronOlive

This week we're rejoined by my dear friend, the immensely popular content creator SaffronOlive as we talk about the future of Magic, and how to reimagine deckbuilding.

Oct 6
58 min

Casual Magic Episode 344 - Kyle Simmons of Bastille

This episode I am joined by Kyle Simmons, keyboardist for the indie band Bastille! We nerd out about Commander and his band, of which I am a huge fan. Casual Magic is b

Sep 29
1 h 05 min

Casual Magic Episode 343 - Brandon Sanderson

This week, we are joined by the greatest modern fantasy author Brandon Sanderson to talk about his works and his relationship with Magic! Casual Magic is brought to yo

Sep 22
1 h 01 min

Casual Magic Episode 342 - Marshall Sutcliffe

One last time with the greatest podcaster in Magic, Marshall Sutcliffe! We talk about how we stay engaged and in love with Magic and the state of Limited in the world of

Sep 15
56 min

Casual Magic Episode 341 - ToffelMTG

This time I am joined by Pro Tour champ, content creator, and all around delightful human Thoralf Severin, aka Toffel. We talk about playing Magic in Germany, winning tou

Sep 8
59 min

Casual Magic Episode 340 - Nicole Dubin

This week I'm joined by Pro Tour Competitor Nicole Dubin to discuss finding your place with competitive magic, and how to build a better magic-life balance. Casual Magi

Sep 1
1 h 13 min

Casual Magic - Summer Break

Casual Magic is on break for a week or two while I am off on vacation with the family! See you soon!

Aug 4
1 min

Casual Magic Episode 339 - Christian of Chad Magic

This week I am joined by Christian of the UK collective Chad Magic, and we discuss community, content, and MagicCon Amsterdam! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver

Jul 28
1 h 02 min

Casual Magic Episode 338 - Henry GIlbert

This week I'm joined by my old friend and cohost of the popular Talking Simpsons podcast, Henry Gilbert, to talk about Magic and Simpsons! Casual Magic is brought to yo

Jul 21
1 h 02 min

Casual Magic Episode 337 - Thomas Girard

This week we chat with Thomas Girard, a Canadian pro from the dawn of the game to talk about the earliest Pro Tours! Incredibly cool memories from Necro winter and playin

Jul 14
1 h 00 min

Casual Magic Episode 336 - Usman Jamil and Cube

This episode we are joined by Usman Jamil, one of the grandmasters of Cube design, to talk about one of the coolest ways to play Magic! Casual Magic is brought to you b

Jul 7
1 h 09 min

Casual Magic Episode 335 - Brian David Gilbert

This week on Casual Magic I'm joined by comedian, actor, and video producer Brian David Gilbert! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my

Jul 2
46 min

Casual Magic Episode 334 - Nick Floyd

This time we have a true casual legend in the house, Nick Floyd, the creator of Dandan! Casual Magic is brought to you by Quiver deckboxes and cases and by my patrons

Jun 23
1 h 01 min

Casual Magic Episode 333 - Jean-Emmanuel Depraz

This episode I'm joined by World Champion Jean-Emmanuel Depraz to discuss what its like playing at the highest levels and dealing with anxiety and imposter syndrome, and

Jun 16
1 h 17 min

Casual Magic Episode 332 - Richard Kane Ferguson

This time, I am blessed to talk to one of the most beloved artists in Magic the Gathering history, Richard Kane Ferguson. He is going to be launching a kickstarter on Jun

Jun 9
52 min

Casual Magic Episode 331 - David K Wilson

This week we're joined by David K Wilson, director of the forthcoming documentary The Gathering Is The Magic! We discuss the stories and communities that make this game g

Jun 2
1 h 06 min

Casual Magic Episode 330 - Steven Brust

This time I am joined by Steven Brust, one of my favorite authors of all time, to discuss his long running series of Vlad Taltos novels! Sadly, the sound quality in this

May 26
1 h 13 min

Casual Magic Episode 329 - K0ppk0pp

This time on Casual Magic, I'm joined by creator and showman k0ppk0pp to discuss Shoebox, sobriety, and the challenges of addiction and Magic! Casual Magic is brought t

May 19
1 h 10 min

Casual Magic Episode 328 - Tal Lavin

This week we're joined by the incredible investigative journalist and author Tal Lavin to talk about Russia, White Supremacy, Sandwiches, and a little magic on the side!

May 12
1 h 14 min

Chart positions

Where Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 14, 2026).

#147 ▼ 5 Games US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Shivam’s warmth and humanity shine throughout, providing a nurturing environment to discuss life through the lens of magic the gathering

Yardrac · Aug 2024

Shivam is such a good interviewer that each episode sounds like a conversation between old friends. The podcast literally feels like home/safe space.

Reya808 · Oct 2021

Shiva has a true love for the game and it shows in every episode. It makes my ride to work a much more pleasant experience and for that I’m grateful. Keep up the great work and thank you for all that you do for the community!

Front all · Jun 2020

I’ve been gone from Magic for about five years and just got back in recently thanks to Commander. I’m all over the place with the game now, building Pioneer decks and trying to find time for FNMs. Shivam’s podcast reminds me why I love the game though: a great way to pass the time with people I care about. I have gotten my sister into the game and playing with her means a lot. It has been a way to bond with coworkers, and thinking up flavorful decks keeps me from burning out when I try to build more competitive decks for tournaments. All-in-all, the show is great, and has already had a few wonderful guests who are clearly passionate about the game as a way to unwind or explore the silliness that a complex game like Magic can produce. I eagerly await each new episode to enjoy during my commute!

HyenaSpotz · Feb 2020

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