Draft Chaff
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Whether winning or losing, draft 1 or draft 1,000, Prerelease or Vintage Cube, bomb rare or… draft chaff, there is always something to learn and enjoy about our favorite formats. Here at the Draft Chaff Podcast, our goal is to create a community of Magic players who love everything about limited.
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An Update from Ben
June 18, 2021 16:00 - 48 seconds - 761 KBZach came down with some sort of sickness while on vacation last week and unfortunately wasn't able to record this week. We'll be back next week with a doubleheader (two episodes) culminating in our Anniversary special. Be sure to submit your questions for the Anniversary Mailbag in the Discord or send us audio questions to our email for inclusion in the show. Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Join our FREE Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd YouTu...
Draft Chaff 51 - Mental Magic: Ignore the Numbers for Fun's Sake!
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben add a new installment to Mental Magic, a series that focuses on maintaining a healthy relationship with Magic: The Gathering. This time around they're discussing how to maximize having fun and ignoring all the data while reconciling that with your winrate. If you or a loved one you know is struggling with their mental health, please check out these resources: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpo...
Draft Chaff 50 - Data Driven Decisions ft. ViralMisnomer from 17Lands
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week Zach and Ben are joined by the creator of 17Lands himself, ViralMisnomer, as they dive into the foundations of using data properly and efficiently when making decisions. Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Join our FREE Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Want a video version of the show? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKeNvLcimb5ul6Kn99mdew We have our own cube, made entirely of draft chaff (it's far more fun than it m...
Draft Chaff 49 - Flavortown Strixhaven
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week Zach and Ben return once more to Flavortown! This time, of course, the guys are chatting all things flavor in Strixhaven: School of Mages! Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Interested in the video version of the show? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKeNvLcimb5ul6Kn99mdew We have our own cube, made entirely of draft chaff (it's far more fun than it may sound)! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/D...
Draft Chaff 48 - Strixhaven Live Draft
May 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire Strixhaven draft as they discuss each pick and work through putting a deck together! Check out the full log here: https://www.17lands.com/draft/2aee55874a8546f087d84875ce4c620f Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod We're uploading video versions of each episode going forward on our YouTube channel! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKeNvLcimb5ul6Kn99mdew Join our FREE Discord: htt...
Draft Chaff 47 - Draft Chaff Hero: Strixhaven
May 14, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week Zach and Ben bring you the Draft Chaff Hero of Strixhaven! This time around the guys had to dig deep as there wasn't quite a single clear DCH. Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod We just hit our first stretch goal! As promised, we'll be uploading video versions of each episode going forward on our YouTube channel! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKeNvLcimb5ul6Kn99mdew We have our own cube, made entirely of draft chaff (i...
Draft Chaff 46 - Strixhaven Sealed Study Session
May 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week Zach and Ben are brushing up on their sealed knowledge in preparation for the upcoming Arena Open! Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod We just hit our first stretch goal! As promised, we'll be uploading video versions of each episode going forward on our YouTube channel! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKeNvLcimb5ul6Kn99mdew Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQ...
Draft Chaff 45 - Building a Plan with Vector Theory
April 30, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week Zach and Ben are bringing you a new MTG Limited theory around building and maintaining a plan within your drafts. It's called Vector Theory and the guys are here to tell you all about it! Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod We just hit our first stretch goal! As promised, we'll be uploading video versions of each episode going forward on our YouTube channel! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKeNvLcimb5ul6Kn99mdew Draft Cha...
Draft Chaff 44 - Strixhaven First Impressions
April 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week Zach and Ben are back to talk about the first full week of Strixhaven! They're covering what they think coming out of week one, what their favorite archetypes are, flavor wins, and more! Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Our next stretch goal for Patreon is to get our podcast episodes uploaded to Youtube every week and we're super close to hitting it! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discor...
Draft Chaff 43 - Strixhaven Format Breakdown
April 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week Zach and Ben are bringing you through the format breakdown for Strixhaven: School of Mages! Magic's latest set brings us a slough of new toys to play with and some interesting new mechanics. The guys walk through each of the new archetypes we can expect to see, top commons, and top role-players in each of the archetypes. Support us directly via Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Our next stretch goal for Patreon is to get our podcast episodes uploaded to Youtube every ...
Draft Chaff 42 - Kaldheim Format Farewell
April 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week Zach and Ben take a look back at the quickly departing Kaldheim format, give out some Chaffy Awards for their picks in a plethora of categories, and discuss their early thoughts on the upcoming Strixhaven format! If you would like to support the show directly, check out our Patreon page at the link below and spread the show around! Thank you all for your support. Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Version 2.0 of the Draft Chaff Cube is up on Cube Cobra now! Draft ...
Draft Chaff 41 - Draft Chaff Hero: Svella, Ice Shaper
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week Zach and Ben are chatting about the Draft Chaff Hero for Kaldheim! Kaldheim presented a number of contenders for the set's DCH, but only one could prevail! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 40.5 - 100% Totally LEGIT Kaldheim Hot Takes
April 01, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week Zach and Ben are once again bringing their limited prowess to bear on the Kaldheim format with 10 100% totally LEGIT hot takes for the format. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Ben), @betafisch1 (Zach)
Draft Chaff 40 - Mental Magic: Finding Your Set
March 26, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week Zach and Ben revisit the Mental Magic series with a discussion on the work it takes to understand which sets you are likely to enjoy vs. the ones you aren't. You are our biggest supporter! To support the show directly, share with your friends or join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfrid...
Draft Chaff 39 - Kaldheim Updates for the Draft Chaff Cube!
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week Zach and Ben are talking all about the latest changes to the Draft Chaff Cube, including community feedback and the direction the cube is going in the future! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 38 - Kaldheim Half Chaff
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week Zach and Ben check in on the format of Kaldheim as we approach the halfway point in the format! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 37 - Flavortown Kaldheim
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis week Zach and Ben are returning to Flavortown to discuss the story, artwork, and flavor of Kaldheim! Join them for a laid back discussion about the plane as a whole, the execution of the story, and their general thoughts on the flavor of MTG's newest plane. Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Z...
Draft Chaff 36 - Limited Analysis with Sierkovitz
February 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben are joined by Sierkovitz, writer and data analyst with 17Lands, to discuss how he goes about analyzing large sets of MTG data. They spend some time talking about Sierkovitz's article on successful Snow decks in Kaldheim! Download the 17Lands tracker here: https://17lands.com Sierkovitz on Twitter Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord:https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: drafthch...
Draft Chaff 35 - Kaldheim Live Draft
February 19, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire Kaldheim draft with you! It's a bit of an unusual draft but brings up some good conversation between the guys. If you need some help navigating awkward drafts, this is the episode for you! UPDATE: We had trouble with the video recording that was meant to accompany this episode. In the meantime while we try to sort it out, here is the 17Lands data on the draft: https://www.17lands.com/draft/edb8802b5ee449c48bee2c676baa6d10 Draft Cha...
Draft Chaff 34 - 5-Color Snow Primer
February 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis week Zach and Ben take a deep-dive on the prominent 5 color archetypes that can be found in Kaldheim, while discussing 5-color hits and misses from Magic's past. Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 33 - Kaldheim First Impressions
February 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis week Zach and Ben are chatting about their first week with the new Kaldheim format. They highlight some things they got wrong in the previous episode and discuss some of their favorite things to be doing in the format! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 32 - Kaldheim Format Breakdown
January 29, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIt's finally time for Kaldheim! This week Zach and Ben are covering every archetype that you can expect to see in the new format. They decided to change up the formatting for this episode a bit so this week they're also covering the individual colors and talking about the archetypes from a more theoretical perspective than focusing on specific cards as they have in the past. Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: ht...
Draft Chaff 31 - Kaldheim Mechanics
January 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week Zach and Ben are diving into Kaldheim with a discussion around all the mechanics you can expect to find in the format! Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 30 - Back to Basics: Combat Trick Deep Dive
January 15, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben are walking through the nuances of combat tricks. They discuss everything from heuristics to the archetypal combat tricks you can expect to find in nearly every set in each color. Draft Chaff Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/DraftChaff Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 29 - Zendikar Rising Format Farewell
January 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week Zach and Ben say goodbye to Zendikar Rising as they reminisce about the format! This is the per-format episode where they divvy up the Chaff Awards for the format and discuss what spoilers have been officially released for the upcoming set! Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben)
Draft Chaff 28 - 2020 in Review
January 01, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week Zach and Ben are taking a look back at all that MTG had to offer throughout 2020 -- from the latest Un-set to Arena Cube and everything in between! Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben) We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is t...
Draft Chaff 27 - Answering Your Questions in a Holiday Q&A
December 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week Zach and Ben answer your questions in the long-anticipated Holiday Mailbag episode! They also announce the winner of the Draft Chaff Cube giveaway! This is a fun, laid back episode for the holidays. Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben) We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boos...
Draft Chaff 26 - Merry Cubemas!
December 18, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week Zach and Ben are talking all things cube! This time of year WotC tends to release a multitude of cube formats on their online platforms and this year is no exception. Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben) We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge...
Draft Chaff 25 - Mental Magic: Magic and You!
December 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis week Zach and Ben launch a new series called Mental Magic, where they will discuss various topics surrounding mental health as it relates to Magic and games in general. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health assistance, we’ve linked a database of online resources in the show notes. (https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/) Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: dr...
Draft Chaff 24 - KLR Live Draft Walkthrough
December 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week Zach and Ben are walking through an entire live Premier Draft of Kaladesh Remastered. They discuss each of their picks and walk you through their current thoughts on the format! A video version of the draft will be available on the Draft Chaff Youtube page as well. Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Zach), @betafisch1 (Ben) Youtube: https://www.youtub...
Draft Chaff 23 - Commander Legends Primer
November 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week Zach and Ben are taking a look at what the Commander Legends Draft and Sealed experiences are going to be. This episode is a bit different than the traditional Format Breakdown episodes you may be used to, as Zach and Ben aren't breaking down the main archetypes in a detailed manner. Instead they're discussing what they love about commander, why bringing it to limited should be a great experience, what is commander and how does it translate to limited, and more! Discord: https:...
Draft Chaff 22 - Back to Basics: Card Evaluation
November 20, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week Zach and Ben add another installment to the Back to Basics series with a look at popular methods by which players evaluate cards in a limited format! Whether you're new to Magic, a veteran of the game, or somewhere in between this episode is an excellent reminder of the various ways you can (and should) evaluate cards! Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Contact Us: [email protected] Twitter: @DraftChaffPod, @RanikGalfridian (Za...
Draft Chaff 21 - Kaladesh Remastered Format Breakdown
November 13, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis week Zach and Ben are walking you through the newest set to grace MTG Arena: Kaladesh Remastered! That's right, the plane of mechanical sculptures and energy-laden creatures is back in action! The guys are covering all of the mechanics as well as breakdowns of each archetype you can expect to find in the early days of the format. We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place to ...
Draft Chaff 20 - Back to Basics: How to Draft
November 06, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben are discussing some of the first things you should learn when delving into the wonderful world that is MTG limited. They cover the basics of drafting, how to find a lane, how to notice signals, and more! We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place to go. They have both constructed and limited content and we're looking forward to bolstering their repertoire of...
Draft Chaff 19 - A Word with Marshall Sutcliffe
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week Zach and Ben are joined by renowned podcast host and announcer/commentator for the MTG Pro Scene: Marshall Sutcliffe! Grab your snacks and sit back for a fun and laid back conversation about Magic, life, and food. Shenanigans included. We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place to go. They have both constructed and limited content and we're looking forward to bolstering ...
Draft Chaff 18 - Halfway Thru Zendikar Rising
October 23, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben check in with the listeners about Zendikar Rising! How is it as a draft format? What do the guys think about it? What are their favorite decks to play and cards to draft? All this and more is answered. PLUS, this week they have a huge announcement about next week's episode, so be sure to stick around for the sign-off this week! We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com ...
Draft Chaff 17 - Ruin Crab: ZNR Draft Chaff Hero
October 16, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week Zach and Ben are breaking down the Zendikar Rising Draft Chaff Hero! Ruin Crab is a pesky little creature that causes mayhem and interesting thought patterns for both players at the table. Tune in for the reasons why this crustacean has earned the title of Draft Chaff Hero. We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place to go. They have both constructed and limited content ...
Draft Chaff 16 - Flavortown Zendikar
October 09, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week on Draft Chaff the guys are taking a break from the nitty-gritty of maximizing draft win percentage by discussing one of their favorite aspects about Magic - flavor! They're discussing some of their favorite cards from Zendikar Rising from a flavor perspective and chatting about how the events on Zendikar continue to tell a story even after our third visit to the plane. Don't worry! They tie it back in to limited as well :) We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're lo...
Draft Chaff 15 - ZNR Live Draft Walkthrough
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week on Draft Chaff, the guys are breaking down an entire Zendikar Rising draft! That's right, they talk through their thoughts on each and every pick on a full draft. Afterward, they go through their deckbuilding process to give you all an insight into how Zach and Ben build their decks. Follow along with the draft here: https://www.17lands.com/draft/1d2415ace10d4f9b9570c07994aa8264 We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your ...
Draft Chaff 14 - Zendikar Rising First Impressions
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week the guys are talking about their first impressions regarding Zendikar Rising in Limited! Now that everyone has had a chance to play with the new set, Zach and Ben wanted to come back and discuss what their experiences with the format have been, how their initial thoughts have changed, whether or not they've been enjoying it, and more! We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is th...
Draft Chaff 13 - Zendikar Rising Format Breakdown
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week Zach and Ben are talking all things Zendikar Rising! With the new format here we are breaking down each and every archetype you can expect to see along with some of the top cards for each archetype. We also cover our initial thoughts and expectations for the format. We are proudly sponsored by MTGAZone.com! If you're looking for free written content to boost your game and give you an edge, mtgazone.com is the place to go. They have both constructed and limited content and we're...
Draft Chaff 12 -The Art of the Bluff
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben cover the art that is bluffing in Magic: the Gathering! They discuss different situations where bluffing can be beneficial and talk through all the concepts to keep in mind when attempting a bluff. If you want to give back to the show, the best place to do that is the Patreon! https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RanikGalfridian Ben's Twitter: https://twitter.com/betafisch1 Official Draft Chaff Twitter: https://...
Draft Chaff 11 - M21 Format Farewell and First Look at Zendikar Rising
September 04, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we say farewell to the format that was M21! We're giving out our M21 Chaffy Awards and closing the latter half of the episode with our thoughts on the latest spoilers we received about Magic's next set: Zendikar Rising! Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Discord: https://discord.gg/P4wQqGd Twitter Accounts: https://twitter.com/draftchaffpod https://twitter.com/RanikGalfridian https://twitter.com/betafisch1
Draft Chaff 10 - Amonkhet Remastered Live Draft Walkthrough
August 28, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben walk through a full Amonkhet Remastered draft for you! They discuss each and every pick of the draft and cover their thoughts on how the packs are falling. If you want some insight on how your hosts draft, or just want to understand how Amonkhet Remastered drafts feel, this is the perfect episode for you! Stick around for the sign-off for a small little giveaway. Patreon: https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Twitter: @draftchaffpod @RanikGalfridia...
Draft Chaff 9 - Moving to Combat in AKR
August 21, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week Ben and Zach do a deep-dive on the aggressive potential in Amonkhet Remastered. Specifically, they dial in on the Exert mechanic that is unique to the format. They discuss the various intricacies surrounding the decision making that exert brings about and also highlight the importance of understanding combat tricks in any limited format. https://patreon.com/draftchaffpod Twitter: @draftchaffpod @ranikgalfridian @betafisch1
Draft Chaff 8 - Amonkhet Remastered Format Breakdown
August 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis week on Draft Chaff your hosts Zach and Ben walkthrough the newest set coming to MTG Arena: Amonkhet Remastered! More than just the sum of its parts, the guys cover every archetype and mechanic in the format to get you ready for your next draft!
Draft Chaff 7 - Building a Cube 101: Selecting Archetypes
August 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week Zach and Ben take a look at one of the first steps in building a brand new cube: archetype selection! As they embark on the creation of the Draft Cube, your hosts discuss what cube is and which archetypes would fit a "chaff only" cube. Join them as they discuss their thoughts on what this new cube should be like and offer tips on starting a brand new cube of your own.
Draft Chaff 6 - Dominaria Format Rewind
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBDominaria is back on MTG Arena! This week Zach and Ben bring you a full format breakdown on Dominaria. They cover each of the main two-color archetypes with commentary on the other potential options the format has to offer as well. Join them as they reminisce about one of the all-time top limited formats in MTG history!
Draft Chaff 5 - What is Draft Chaff?
July 24, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben discuss what it takes to be considered Draft Chaff! They highlight their respective thoughts on what makes a card "chaff" and Ben outlines a multi-axis curve to determine chaff cards.
Draft Chaff 4 - Seasoned Hallowblade: M21 Draft Chaff Hero
July 17, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week on Draft Chaff Zach and Ben highlight their pick for Core Set 2021's Mythic Uncommon in Seasoned Hallowblade! They discuss the ins and outs of the card including how to play it properly, how to play against it properly and how to build decks to best benefit from the Hallowblade.