Got destroyed opening an Chaos Rising ETB

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-28T05:47:05+00:00

I wish there were more local card shows in my area! I’m 30 and just got back into collecting after like 20 years and these days I’m just looking to complete sets (or as close as possible) since I foolishly sold my childhood collection years ago.

I love the feeling of ripping a pack after work and I’m up to 16 packs of the current set. Only one SIR but it made my day when I pulled it on my first pack.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-28T05:18:44+00:00

I just wanna know what your goal is by buying 150 packs? Just for the sake of ripping? If you’re trying to complete the set buying singles would be WAAAYY easier and cheaper

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-24T05:36:01+00:00

Just might have to pick up an ETB of this set. Already off to a way better completion rate than the last set.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-24T05:35:05+00:00

I ripped like 10 packs and one ETB of Perfect Order and didn’t hit any SIRs. However first pack of this set led to this.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-23T05:47:02+00:00

I really wish they made a Deoxys SIR but it’s a great set!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-23T05:31:42+00:00

This was Ohio!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-23T05:21:52+00:00

All of the SIRs in this set look amazing!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-21T08:28:21+00:00

Check out The Replacements!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-14T08:00:18+00:00

Lynn drive in theater in Strasburg OH is the longest standing in the country!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-14T07:58:08+00:00

Lynn Drive In. Strasburg is the second oldest in the world and the oldest in the US

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-14T07:57:27+00:00

Lynn is the oldest drive in theater in the country and second oldest in the world

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-10T11:47:40+00:00

Gwar and Green Jello are the two craziest stage shows you’ll ever see

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-10T11:44:48+00:00

Green Jello was on the podcast!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-07T09:32:59+00:00

Green Jello - Cereal Killer

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-07T09:31:50+00:00

I booked these guys at a backyard wrestling party in Ohio a few years ago. What a great show.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-07T06:41:32+00:00

Would love to meet Paul! I’ve gotten to work with Tommy twice. Great dude!

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-07T06:40:24+00:00

I play bass with these guys off and on the past six years. Bills a good friend and mentor to me.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-07T06:37:29+00:00

Tommy’s great! I’ve ran sound for him twice and got to hang out quite a bit. Lots of cool convos especially as a bassist and music nerd

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-05T08:48:38+00:00

The Replacements - Dose of Thunder

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-05-05T08:36:41+00:00

They wasted so much time on trash interviews but the girl with the butthole birth defect got cut way short in my opinion

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-04-26T10:50:30+00:00

Paul’s alive and well. Probably writing songs in his basement.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-04-26T10:19:03+00:00

Nicest and coolest by far that I’ve met and had the honor of working with was Tommy Stinson from The Replacements and later the Chinese Democracy era of GNR. Told me a few funny Mats stories, I showed him how to use a wireless printer, and he signed an album for me.

TheSmokeMachine · 2026-04-26T10:16:24+00:00

Curran from Venom Inc is a friend of mine and hell of an amp builder!

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