About Us
Cole Kirkman, Team Captain
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I started collecting mtg back in new phyrexia but didn’t really get into competitive play until khans block where I started to delve more into modern and standard and I was coming from playing competitive Pokémon tcg so I felt like I fit right in. I’ve always loved working with stores and slinging cards.
Favorite style of deck.
I like to sound smarter then I really am so tempo but really it’s combo style decks.
What’s your biggest goal for magic.
To make the pro tour and win it all
Any other hobbies or passions outside of magic?
I play competitive Pokémon where now I’m a washed old man but I do wanna get that worlds invite! Otherwise it’s just gaming and watching some new anime’s.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
Brent Waggoner
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I started playing MtG during Battle for Zendikar block
I'm a BIG Dallas Stars fan.
I am Green / Red colorblind.
What’s your favorite style of deck?
Some sort of combo deck where you either win on the spot or just get way ahead in a match.
What’s your biggest goal for Magic?
To play without making mistakes.
Any other hobbies or passions outside of Magic?
Mostly watching the Dallas Stars.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
Here is my personal Twitter!
I also co-host the MTG Painful Truths podcast alongside Cole Kirkman.
John Briggs
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I started playing magic during Strixhaven. I was forged in fire by some friendly local grinders who got me interested in competitive play.
What’s your favorite style of deck?
I generally like combo style decks, I like to do a big thing and try to win from there.
What’s your biggest goal for Magic?
I'd like to get my face on a card!
Any other hobbies or passions outside of Magic?
I enjoy playing music and do it as often as I can even if I'm not very good. Besides that, typical stuff: games, shows, etc.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
You can follow my Twitch!
Buddy Navarro
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I've been playing Magic for 12 years, played quite a few PTQ's, SCG IQ's, traveled a lot for SCG OPENS, Grand Prixs, and other Magic events. Aside from Magic, I'm huge on Fresno State football (my hat) and love traveling. So working conventions and competitive Magic allow me to travel to new spots across the country and meet lots of great people from all walks of life.
What’s your favorite style of deck?
Combo-wombo, bay-beeeee!
What’s your biggest goal for Magic?
I going to open a storefront that will create a positive change in the community for hardcore RCQ grinders and casual players alike. And if I start playing again, the Pro Tour would be pretty cool.
Any other hobbies or passions outside of Magic?
Camping, photography, skeet, cooking, Pokemon TCG, rally racing, freshwater fishing, and as of late, Gunpla. I've got wayyyyy too many hobbies.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
I do, the best one is my Instagram. Only follow if you like dogs though, cause I got a fat one named Chunk/Chonk/Meat Missile/Carlos/Charlie that is pretty cool. Oh, and Luna. She's way smarter than me though.
Richard Spicer
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Started playing magic casually during Darksteel/Champions of Kamigawa and got introduced to tournament magic much later. I'll alwasy be a big baseball fan and casual Cowboys hater. Obligated to say I'm a Former Marine, but best described as the least Marine-y Marine you'll ever meet.
What’s your favorite style of deck?
Grindy Midrange decks or Blue based control decks. I'll throw a good spell-based combo in for flavor on occasion. Really anything that doesn't require combat math.
What’s your biggest goal for Magic?
Be a good ambassador for the game and never be "good enough." I guess to qualify for a bigger tournament series is a good answer, too.
Any other hobbies or passions outside of Magic?
Baseball was my first love (don't tell my wife) and I'm a sucker for a good board game. Also love me some good Counter-Strike on occasion.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
Sadly, no. I lurk the socials more than I use them. Check out Painful Truths podcast and twitch.tv/NewHorizonGames #ferdaboys though
Nick Tardif
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I started playing in high school during the original Ravnica block. I didn't play for years after graduation, but returned to the game during Ixilan block. This is when i learned about competitive play and went on a streak of PPTQ top 8s with RG monsters (deck was insane!)
I love going to live events whether WWE, concerts or Dallas sports. I also really enjoy traveling w the NHG squad to go to tournaments/conventions.
What’s your favorite style of deck?
I am known for playing burn in modern, but outside of that I enjoy combo style decks like inverter or nexus.
What’s your biggest goal for Magic?
I have wanted to play on a pro-tour ever since I learned about competitive MTG
Any other hobbies or passions outside of Magic?
I have loved wrestling ever since I was 10 years old. I also run a discord focused on trading stocks and I enjoy studying that and discussing trades with others.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
Yeah! You can follow the team when we stream, and check our (soon to be) calendar for when I'm on!
Mikey Hopkins
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I enjoy live music and sports. Dad jokes are my craft. I love to travel and eat food. Some of my favorite shows are Hells kitchen, Power, BMF and Snowfall. I'm also an avid Vegeta fan!
What’s your favorite style of deck?
As most people know, I'm a "connoisseur" of control decks.
What’s your biggest goal for Magic?
My biggest goal for Magic to make the Pro Tour. I don't care how I make it, just a dream!
Any other hobbies or passions outside of Magic?
I play Edison YGO format and I travel to those events too.
Do you have anywhere people can follow you?
You can follow me on “X” formerly known as Twitter!
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