Magic: The Gathering player, podcaster, & broadcaster | Former event commentator for the SCGTour | Photographer
Joey Pasco has been playing MTG since January 1995, and discovered his passion for blue-based control in the early 2000s (special thanks to Vedalken Shackles). After launching Yo! MTG Taps! with bhj in 2009, he spent 3 years having a blast doing commentary for the StarCityGames.com Open Series on what's now known as the SCGTour. In 2012, YMTGT went on hiatus, so Joey joined the In Contention podcast as a host alongside Matt Kranstuber and Reuben Bresler after Sam Stoddard left the show to work for Wizards of the Coast.
In October 2019, Joey launched DrawGo Designs, a line of apparel directed at fellow MTG players. (Hint: You can get YMTGT apparel here too!)
Joey's favorite format is Modern, where Azorius Control and Jeskai Control are his longtime weapons of choice.
Joey lives in Baltimore with his wife, Christina, and their daughter, Aurelia.
Joey Pasco has hosted 147 Episodes.
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Yo! MTG Taps! MC2 Coverage Part 3 – Evan Erwin: The Man Behind The Magic Show
February 19th, 2010 | 33 mins 3 secs
magic, magic cruise, magic the gathering, mtg, podcast, standard
In the conclusion of our audio coverage of the Magic Cruise, Joey interviews StarCityGames’ Evan Erwin!
We also hear from local Maryland player Nick Ayd (@lemonayd on Twitter) about his experiences on the Magic Cruise.
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Yo! MTG Taps! MC2 Coverage Part 2 – Patrick Chapin, the Mind Sculptor
February 19th, 2010 | 51 mins 7 secs
magic, magic cruise, magic the gathering, mtg, podcast, standard
The second installment of our coverage of the Magic Cruise: An EXCLUSIVE interview with the Innovator himself, Patrick Chapin!
Also includes bonus audio coverage of Patrick’s monologue from the Magic Cruise on the impact of Worldwake!
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Yo! MTG Taps! MC2 Coverage Part 1 – The Ken Nagle Experience
February 19th, 2010 | 1 hr 14 mins
magic, magic the gathering, mtg, podcast, standard
The first installment of our coverage of the Magic Cruise: An EXCLUSIVE interview with lead designer of Worldwake, Ken Nagle!
Also includes bonus audio coverage of Ken’s Worldwake Design Seminar from the Magic Cruise!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 11 – The REAL Episode 11
February 19th, 2010 | 1 hr 23 mins
magic, magic the gathering, mtg, podcast, standard
It’s been three weeks since our last “official” episode, and we’ve got a lot to talk about! A bit about the Magic Cruise, BigHeadJoe goes over GP Oakland, and we discuss a little Standard and Worldwake. Also, we have some listener emails and our first listener voicemails!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 10 - My Lime Pink Shirt
January 29th, 2010 | 1 hr 35 mins
In this episode, we each go over our 10 favorite cards from Worldwake, and talk about all of the dirty ways to pronounce “Eye of Ugin.”
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 9.5 - WWK Spoilers
January 27th, 2010 | 1 hr 39 mins
Part two of our epic Worldwake episode!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 9 - Ramping Up to Bestial Menace
January 27th, 2010 | 44 mins 35 secs
A seven-parter! In this episode, we go over lots of different topics, most of which are in Section A. The other sections are each broken down by color as we discuss everything that had been spoiled at the time of the recording. (Monday, January 18th). Our friend Tim joins us on a rare weekday off for him. This one is a little epic.
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 8 - Comment Storm
January 8th, 2010 | 36 mins 36 secs
We discuss the spoiled Worldwake prerelease foil Comet Storm! Should it be mythic? Also, we recommend a few non-storyline related MTG books to spend your Christmas money on!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 7 - Top Fives!
December 31st, 2009 | 1 hr 23 mins
Our top fives of the decade! Plus a tiny little bit of ranting 🙂
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 6 - UnderStatements
December 10th, 2009 | 1 hr 7 mins
Interview and discussion with the winner of Maryland States 2009, Lloyd Frias!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 5 - Five With Worlds Decks
December 2nd, 2009 | 58 mins
Discussing Worlds 2009 and the infamous Naya Lightsaber!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 4 - Half-Court Football On A Baseball Field
November 18th, 2009 | 54 mins 19 secs
More Standard discussion! And Carnage Shall Follow…