Sugar Scrubs Podcast

Calavera Creations: Bones, Eli
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Welcome to "Sugar Scrubs," the podcast that's all about the Magic the Gathering beyond the cards. Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned pro, join your hosts Bones and Eli, as we unravel the secrets of building strong connections within the MTG community, and, of course, ways to make things a little bit sweeter. This biweekly (every other Wednesday) podcast is an opportunity for fellow scrubs to take a step back, slow down, and have some fun just being nerds.

  1. JUN 18

    Episode 25: "Riley, Ever Loyal" - Our Personal Cannon Events

    Send us a text This episode, we’re looking back at The Cards That Made Us—the ones that hooked us into the game, the ones that nearly made us quit, and the ones that reflect who we are now, both as players and people. It’s a reflection on growth, identity, and how cardboard can unexpectedly shape community and connection. In What’s Your Flavor, our signature game show segment, we take a heartfelt detour to honor the goodest flavor-hound of them all—our late pup Riley—with a tribute that blends love, laughter, and a little bit of flavor text.  And finally wrap things up with a Sugar scrub moment that has us excited about a non-mtg IP....wild right? Join us as we explore the magic beyond the cards, one story at a time. --- Check out Worn Wanderer's at https://wornwanderers.com/ --- As always, thank you to Jake B with Beehive Studios for our amazing artwork! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/. --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    50 min

  2. MAY 14

    Episode 24: "LiquiMETA coating" - Who Owns the Meta?

    Send us a text On this episode of the Sugar Scrubs Podcast, we take on a heated topic for gamers and creators alike: the ethics of content creators and the question of, "Who Owns the Meta?" As the MTG community grows and content creators become more influential, we examine the fine line between inspiration and imitation. Is it the creators who innovate, the players who popularize, or something in between? We share our thoughts on maintaining integrity, respecting creative work, and navigating a world where decklists and strategies can spread faster than ever. New to the show? Stick around for “What’s Your Flavor,” and play along to see if you can identify the color identity of a Magic card based solely on its flavor text. Bones is getting pretty good at play, can you do better? --- As always, thank you to Jake B with Beehive Studios for our amazing artwork! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/. --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    46 min

  3. MAR 19

    Episode 23: "Chicago's Tundra" - MagicCon Chicago Recap

    Send us a text We hopped on a plane and crossed the country to MagicCon Chicago! After a slow thaw, Bones is finally feeling warmed enough and ready to recap our highlights from the weekend.  From cosplay, to unknown events, to our very first Community Panel of What's Your Flavor, this was a trip to remember. If we missed you in Chicago, not to worry cause we brought a little of the live panel to the mics with this episode's What's Your Flavor segment.  --- Air Bubbles Cosplay (@airbubblescosplay) • Instagram photos and videos Cal (@capturedbycaltran) • Instagram photos and videos --- Another HUGE thank you to Jake B with Beehive Studios for our amazing artwork and prizes for MacCon Chicago Panel! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/. --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    36 min

  4. FEB 20

    Episode 22: "Opposition Agency" - Fostering Player Agency in MTG

    Send us a text Bones' cosplay crunch strikes again but I was able to steal here away for a fantastic conversation on the role of Player Agency in MTG. Every person who sits down to play wants to have an impact on the game. As a new player, how do we communicate as to feel seen and heard by others at the table? And for my fellow experienced players, how are we holding space for new players to feel on equal footing with everyone else? In this episode we dive into the four elements of player agency. In this episode's "What's Your Flavor?" we visit Innistrad as the remastered set brings back forgotten flavors. Let's see if you can do better than Bones in this episode!  --- If you're attending MagicCon Chicago, come join us and play "What's Your Flavor?" live gameshow style. Check out the panel info for more details. What's Your Flavor? An Adventure into MTG Flavor Text  --- Another huge  thank you  to Jake B for our amazing artwork and prizes for MacCon Chicago Panel! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/. --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    37 min

  5. JAN 8

    Episode 21: "Eli & Bones, Timeless Heroes" - A Year in Review and Looking Ahead into 2025

    Send us a text Sweet & simple, Bones and I kick back with a cup of tea to recap highlights from 2024 and take a look into what we can expect from WOTC's upcoming sets as well as Calavera Creations. I finally unveiled a "What's Your Flavor?" I've been saving for quite a while. Let's see if you can do better than Bones in this episode!  --- Big thanks to Jake B for our amazing artwork! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/. --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    37 min

  6. 12/11/2024

    Episode 20: "Mentor of the Geek" - The Power of Mentorship in MTG

    Send us a text How can experienced players guide new ones through the overwhelming world of MTG while keeping it fun and engaging? Bones and I discuss strategies for making the game approachable, whether it’s simplifying mechanics, picking beginner-friendly formats like Jumpstart. We also explore how mentorship can help build stronger communities and friendships within the Commander format. --- Big thanks to Jake B for our amazing artwork! If you’re in Phoenix and looking for some fresh ink or other awesome stuff, check out his work at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/. --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    35 min

  7. 11/28/2024

    Episode 19: "Bones, Power Gamer" - Staples in EDH

    Send us a text This week we are continuing the conversation of deckbuilding this time talking about staples in edh. How can staples inform new players as well as limit creativity in our abilities as Magic players. Staples often come at a premium, does that mean I should proxy? Bones and I take a look at the role of powerful cards in Magic: the Gathering and how we can approach them as casual players in the Commander format.  Again, a huge shoutout to Jake B for the sick new artwork. If you ever in Phoenix and want some ink, check out his art at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/ --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    45 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    Episode 18: "Calavera's Pact of the Titan" - MagicCon Las Vegas & 2024 Cosplay Grand Championship

    Send us a text We're officially back baby! After some well earned self-care and decompression following the MagicCon Las Vegas Convention and 2024 Cosplay Grand Championship, Bones and I returned to the mics to discuss the calamity that was Vegas prep and Bones on stage. A huge shoutout to Jake B for out sick new artwork. You can check him and his art out at https://tattoosbyjakeb.com/ --- 2024 MagicCon Vegas Cosplay Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq9KpC4456k   (51:40 Grand Championship) --- Bones @Calavera_Cosplay Calavera_Cosplay | Instagram, TikTok, Twitch | Linktree Join the discord: https://discord.gg/ha2D3bjchc   https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Interplanar Beacon’s Cosplay Collective https://discord.gg/PNZYrMNy https://sugarscrubspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    43 min
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Welcome to "Sugar Scrubs," the podcast that's all about the Magic the Gathering beyond the cards. Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned pro, join your hosts Bones and Eli, as we unravel the secrets of building strong connections within the MTG community, and, of course, ways to make things a little bit sweeter. This biweekly (every other Wednesday) podcast is an opportunity for fellow scrubs to take a step back, slow down, and have some fun just being nerds.

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  • Creator
    Calavera Creations: Bones, Eli
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Sugar Scrubs Podcast
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