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Brian Allen

Brian Allen

Brian Allen is a comedian, podcaster and writer with 20 years experience covering gaming. He co-hosts the Color of Magic podcast and creates gaming content on YouTube.

Dallas, TX •
14 posts •
r/FreeMagic and the Problem of Anti-Social Media
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r/FreeMagic and the Problem of Anti-Social Media

Brian Allen discusses language changing over time, Magic's use of the term Tribal, and the swift negative response he had to deal with from "that subreddit".

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
3 min read
Color of Magic Episode 93 - Cardboard Variety
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Color of Magic Episode 93 - Cardboard Variety

This week we discuss gamers not appreciating variety, uses for cardboard beds, Magic Legends refunds, Standard 2022, an Overwatch skin whitewashing a character, and relating to minority social issues.

  • DeQuan Watson
    DeQuan Watson
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
1 min read
Color of Magic Episode 92 - This is Questionable
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Color of Magic Episode 92 - This is Questionable

This week we cover questionable political card sleeves, vaccine experiences, Dungeons & Durags, MTG Forgotten REalms release, a lego pistol, players leaving World of Warcraft, and the racial controversy with an MTG personality

  • DeQuan Watson
    DeQuan Watson
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
1 min read
Color of Magic Episode 91 - The Fine Print
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Color of Magic Episode 91 - The Fine Print

This week we talk about shadow bannings, Storybook Brawl, pandemic impacts on games, proper abbreviation of Japanese, Audacity sharing your info, WotC giving back World Champ money, Flesh and Blood events, and black people sounding like Obama.

  • DeQuan Watson
    DeQuan Watson
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
1 min read
Hunter Burton Memorial Open Returns In August
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Hunter Burton Memorial Open Returns In August

Brian Allen talks about the history and the return of The Hunter Burton Memorial Open.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
3 min read
Color of Magic Episode 84 - Big Money, Big Results
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Color of Magic Episode 84 - Big Money, Big Results

On this week's episode we talk about: Ohio offering lottery to get people vaxx'd, A new BIPOC scholarship, WotC removing the MPL, NVidia making it easier to get their graphics card, and casual always being a strong part of gaming culture.

  • DeQuan Watson
    DeQuan Watson
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
1 min read
It's a Major Award!
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It's a Major Award!

Brain Allen talks about the 2021 Magic the Gathering Content Creator award nominees, including the Color of Magic podcast.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
3 min read
Color of Magic Episode 83 - Pick a Lane
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Color of Magic Episode 83 - Pick a Lane

This week we talk about: Players griping about gripes about worldwide organized play, Texas denying racism, Nintendo Switch calculators, YouTube copyright claim process, Twitch removing race positive categories, having a black Superman, Arena servers breaking down, and more!

  • DeQuan Watson
    DeQuan Watson
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
1 min read
Color of Magic Episode 82: Small as a Thumbnail
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Color of Magic Episode 82: Small as a Thumbnail

This week DeQuan and Brian talk about players griping about WotC/Game Knights sharing Post Malone stuff, Southlake not acknowledges racism, DeQuan having his thumbnails stolen by another creator, and more!

  • DeQuan Watson
    DeQuan Watson
  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
1 min read
We Got The Covid 19 Vaccine, And You Should Too
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We Got The Covid 19 Vaccine, And You Should Too

Brian Allen talks about his experience with COVID vaccination. We all want to get back to in-person play, and this is the only way we can do so.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
3 min read
Texas or Kaldheim? Who Can Tell?
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Texas or Kaldheim? Who Can Tell?

Like so many Cardsphere users and Magic players, Brian Allen went without power this month, and gained an appreciation for Magic: Arena.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
4 min read
Harm For The Holidays
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Harm For The Holidays

Brian Allen examines personal responsibility and how that impacts things we love, like playing Magic or being with family over the holidays.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
3 min read
Humor Is Not a Shield For Terrible Behavior
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Humor Is Not a Shield For Terrible Behavior

Brian Allen addresses the situation with tasteless depictions of Niambi coming out of the Judge Academy discord, and their response to them.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
4 min read
The Path That Led Me Here
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The Path That Led Me Here

Brian Allen shares the journey that eventually led him to Magic content creation.

  • Brian Allen
    Brian Allen
4 min read
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