Summary: I’m speaking with Rich Hagon, commentator and host of official Magic coverage. Rich has a background in performance art and broadcasting. Rich tells us about how he got started doing coverage, all the way back in the day for Pro Tour Kuala Lampur. Rich has grown as a commentator and also Magic coverage has grown into what we see today. I caught up with Rich last year right before PAX 2016 and the World Championships. I hope you enjoy this rare interview with the charming Rich Hagon! Much thanks to Rich for sitting down with me during his busy schedule of coverage to share with listeners his story. If you’re grinding to become an elite player, listen to Rich’s advice. There’s much to learn in the world of Magic. Go say hi to Rich on Twitter @MTGRich Rich is also streaming at Twitch.tv/MTGRich This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The giveaway an entire box of Modern Masters 2017 is still going on. Head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter. Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook. One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017. This giveaway for a box of Modern Masters 2017 ends on Sunday April 16th, so hurry while you can! Rich talked about finding a wide variety of Magic content online. Paragon City Games streams their in store events weekly with Tuesday night Legacy at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. I hope everyone is enjoying Season 2. This is part 2 of my 4 part series with the coverage team. The last episode of KTM featured Marshall Sutcliffe where he opened boosters of Modern Masters 2015. My new Patreon Supporter Trevor is getting a signed All Sun’s Dawn! I want to thank you, Trevor for supporting the show at the $6 level. If you enjoy listening to a high quality podcast featuring a nice guy like me tracking down and interviewing your favorite MTG personalities then head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic You know it’s not easy getting all those fancy people to sit down with me. I put in an immense amount of leg work to booking guests for the show. Please support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon. Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. I still have available 4 signed cards by Marshall Sutcliffe from our crack a pack. A foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Celestial Purge, and a foil Dred Drone. Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there. And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done. I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show. And exclusively for my Patreon supporters, Rich talked a bit more about Worlds 2016 that I did not put into this episode. It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters. Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James, Alexander, and Trevor! Thanks to everyone for listening to this week’s show! Connect with me on social: I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com.
