MTG In Quarantine
273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago -A Magic: The Gathering podcast where the slogan is 'EDH. Community. Now. ALWAYS'. Highlights the positive aspects of the game and magnifies cool and interesting facets of MTG with a variety of content segments and community guests. Mostly focused on EDH/Commander but also has segments on many other topics such as 60-card Constructed, Art, cEDH, and more!
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Episodes
Guild Talk: Simic (feat. Nick/g3 from MTGLexicon)
November 18, 2021 17:40 - 27 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this episode of Guild Talk, Nick/g3 from MTGLexicon joins the show to talk about the U/G Simic pairing. Often known for providing ridiculous amounts of value in EDH, Simic has a lot of different Legends available that can fit many different playstyles. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. You can find Nick on Twitter at @g3_lexicon. The MTGLexicon links can be found at linktr.ee/MTGLexicon .
Exploring the Commander "Loudness" Factor in EDH (feat. Cole from Uncommon Commanders)
November 16, 2021 18:15 - 54 minutes - 53.9 MBThere are a lot of scary Commanders in the EDH landscape with a bad reputation. Cole from the Uncommon Commanders podcast joins the show to discuss how the "loudness" of Commanders can influence other players in the pod and what decks or strategies they use to counteract. We define "loudness" as how much value a Commander can create on its own without other inputs, as well as the relative floor and ceiling that a Commander has from first glance. We then discuss how loudness should be used as...
Zombie Tribal Support in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow (feat. The Filthy MTG Casuals)
November 11, 2021 18:18 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MBZombies! Jen and Doni of the Filthy MTG Casuals join the podcast to talk about all of the new Zombie support from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow. We then change topics into how many different color combinations Zombies can be played in, and Jen might have a new deck project on her hands! You can find Jen and Doni on Twitter at @filthymtgcasual and @cardboardpimpin You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the podcast is available on the usual pod...
MJ's Deck-Building Style EXPOSED! A.K.A. How I Generally Build EDH Decks
November 04, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this ultra-exclusive episode, I take you behind the scenes on how I personally build most of my EDH decks! Using the example of my recent Anje Falkenrath Reanimator deck, I walk listeners through the various chaotic steps that are required for me to take a deck idea and turn it into a pile of exactly 100 sleeved cards. Lots of references to my jank decks in this one, so you won't want to miss it. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the podcast is av...
Spooky Spirits 1-Minute Deck Tech (and Happy Halloween from MTGIQ!)
October 29, 2021 02:24 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBHappy Halloween! This episode highlights some of the things that I'm most excited about in my new Spirit-tribal deck built around Teysa Karlov that I constructed specifically for my guest appearance on KingdomsTV's Twitch channel on October 29, 2021 at 8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific! Teysa will double up on the death triggers for my nontoken creatures to create a Spirit army that I can then use to take over the game. Make sure to catch the game stream! And there is a GIVEAWAY as part of my guest...
Predictions for Innistrad: Crimson Vow (feat. Cole from Uncommon Commanders)
October 26, 2021 21:49 - 27 minutes - 26.8 MBThe weird predictions are back as Cole from the Uncommon Commanders podcast joins me to discuss the Mark Rosewater Tumblr post for Crimson Vow and highlight some predictions and hopes for the upcoming set! You are invited for a good discussion! You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast is available on Google, Spotify, Apple, and many other podcast outlets.
Patreon Mailbag #1: Favorite Color in MTG and More!
October 19, 2021 16:48 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis is the first of the Patreon mailbag episodes where I answer questions asked by my dedicated Patrons over at patreon.com/mtginquarantine. If you would like to be featured on a future episode, consider becoming a Patron today!
The Social Experience of EDH and How To Manage your Pre-Game Expectations (feat. Bobbie-Christine)
October 14, 2021 17:06 - 53 minutes - 53.8 MBEDH/Commander is a primarily-social format, yet managing our expectations going into a pod is just as important as any of other facet of the game. Twitch streamer Bobbie Christine joins the show to discuss how managing game expectations before playing can actually be separate from Rule 0 conversations but is just as important. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the podcast is available on many major podcast outlets.
The Plainswalkers Ep. 9: The History and Relevance of Stax as it Relates to Other Resource-Denial and Board-Warping EDH Strategies
October 11, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThe Plainswalkers are back in action as JRo and Charles join me to discuss a common boogey-man of the EDH format, Stax! In order to understand how White supports Stax strategies, it is first important to understand the history of the strategy and how it has historically been played. With that understanding, we will continue this discussion in a Part 2 about White's place in Stax and how White excels at denying tempo. We also discuss how Stax differs from and is also similar to other strategi...
Underrated Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Cards (feat. Patron Nick S.)
October 07, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBIt's time to re-evaluate some sleeper cards from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! Patron of the show and member of my regular in-person playgroup Nick S. joins me to discuss our picks for underrated cards from the latest set. It's an interesting conversation with a lot of playgroup references and card insights, so you don't want to miss it! You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast is available on the usual podcast outlets.
Moxtober: A Month of Fan-Made MTG Content (feat. MonoWhiteBorder)
October 05, 2021 17:18 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MBOn this episode of the podcast, MonoWhiteBorder joins to discuss Moxtober, a month of fan-made MTG content by the fans for the fans. Participants are given a prompt for each day of October to create something unique that fits the theme (whether that is art, fanfic, custom cards, etc.). Peter is working on creating a custom Skeleton card each day of the month after creating 31 decklists last year. You can find MonoWhiteBorder's Moxtober work here: https://mtg.design/u/MonoWhiteBorder/MOX Yo...
Group Hug in EDH Part 2 and 5-Color Group Hug Deck Tech (feat. Infamous Fridge)
September 30, 2021 22:16 - 31 minutes - 32.1 MBOn the second episode discussing Group Hug in EDH, InfamousFridge joins the show to discuss his 5-color Group Hug deck that aims to provide resources for all players to maximize overall enjoyment from the table. Once helmed by Golos before the ban, this deck still aims to provide all sorts of interesting cards that help other players and really fits the moniker of Group Hug. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the podcast is available on Google, Apple,...
Guild Talk: Izzet (feat. Xynam/EDH_Academy)
September 28, 2021 17:03 - 28 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this episode of the Guild Talk, Xynam (EDH_Academy) joins me to discuss the U/R Izzet pairing often known for slinging spells and running a number of combos. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the podcast is available on the usual podcast outlets.
Group Hug in EDH (feat. Almond from the EDH Social Contract)
September 23, 2021 17:48 - 55 minutes - 62.2 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Almond from the EDH Social Contract/Nerdwurks Media joins me to discuss the Group Hug strategy in EDH which is based upon giving all players more resources and then using those extra resources to ultimately win the game. While gifting other players more resources may seem strange at the outset, building a deck to take advantage of your extra resources can be a sneaky way to accrue advantage. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. You can find the bac...
Community Artist Profile: BeyondtheMachina
September 21, 2021 17:04 - 28 minutes - 29.5 MBBeyondtheMachina joins the podcast to discuss their distinctive art style and inspiration, as well as a very unique approach to Hullbreacher after the card was banned. You can find them on Twitter at @BeyondthMachina and their other socials on their LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Beyond_the_Machina You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spotify, and many other podcast outlets.
Guild Talk: Dimir (feat. NeoRoyal)
September 16, 2021 16:37 - 24 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode of the Guild Talk, NeoRoyal returns to discuss his enjoyment of House Dimir, the Blue/Black color combination. Commonly known for secretive actions, mill, counters, value, and zombies, Dimir offers many different ways to play while also providing access to two of the most powerful colors in MTG. Episode includes a breakdown of Neo's The Scarab God deck to demonstrate how to generate value throughout the game in order to claim a victory. I can be found on Twitter at @MTGInQua...
Lightning Build: Squee, Goblin Nabob (feat. Cole from The Uncommon Commanders Podcast)
September 14, 2021 16:01 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBLightning Builds are back! On this episode, Cole from the Uncommon Commanders podcast guest-stars to build everyone's favorite Goblin, Squee, Goblin Nabob! With an ability to return to hand from the graveyard on upkeep, Squee has some good discard synergies that Cole identifies as the focus of the deck. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of this podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spotify, and many other podcast outlets.
Guild Talk: Gruul (feat. MonoWhiteBorder)
September 07, 2021 16:15 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this episode of Guild Talk, MonoWhiteBorder joins me to discuss the design space of mono-White . . . er . . . Gruul! Designed around defying authority and smashing things, the Gruul Clans like to use beefy creatures and attack triggers to deal excessive damage to their opponents. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. You can find the entire back catalog of the podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify, and many other podcast outlets.
Speculation on Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (feat. MonoWhiteBorder)
September 01, 2021 20:27 - 38 minutes - 42.3 MBWith the new Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set to drop in a few weeks' time, MonoWhiteBorder are at it again with our crazy set speculations based on the usual Mark Rosewater Tumblr post! Prepare yourselves for a thorough Investigation (for Clue tokens, of course!) of this set and what weird predictions we have in store before any cards get spoiled! You can find the Tumblr post here: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/660959944480342016/maros-midnight-hunt-teaser I am on Twitter at @MTGInQua...
White in MTG is GOOD, Actually (Pt. 8): The Issue of Accessibility in White
August 30, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this episode of White in MTG is GOOD, Actually, Charles the Mono-White Guy joins the crew as we discuss how Accessibility in White (or lack thereof) can potentially lead players to avoid playing White compared to the other colors. Since many of White's cards either require more steps to take before they can pay off, new players or those new to playing White may choose not to play White since the other colors have strengths that do not require so many steps to take advantage of. We discuss...
Guild Talk: Boros (feat. DougYNerd)
August 27, 2021 16:06 - 37 minutes - 39.7 MBOn today's Guild Talk, DougYNerd joins me to talk about my new favorite guild pairing - Boros! Pairing red and white together, Boros has some serious beats but is often overlooked by the community. We challenge the concepts that "Boros sUcKZZ!" and explain how diverse this color pairing has become in recent years. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spotify, Player FM, and many other podcast outlets.
Review of the WotC 2022 Product Announcement (feat. LevDev)
August 25, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWizards of the Coast revealed all of the products that we are going to see for MTG in 2022, and there is a lot to unpack from the epic announcement! LevDev stops by to discuss each of the upcoming products and we set some predictions for what we're going to see (as well as talk a lot about Unfinity and JumpStart!). You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast is available on the usual podcast outlets.
Changing the Mindset for Card Evaluations and Player Interactions (feat. MonoWhiteBorder)
August 24, 2021 15:45 - 47 minutes - 51.5 MBMTG is a great game, but players don't always agree about what cards are "playable" and what "is not". MonoWhiteBorder joins the show to discuss how the MTG community can improve connectivity by changing the mindset away from division and finding better ways to discuss topics such as card viability and what cards to include in a deck. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast is available on Google, Spotify, Apple, and many other podcast outlets.
Wholesome MTG Talks w/ Anomolee
August 20, 2021 19:34 - 57 minutes - 57.3 MBAnomolee is a burgeoning MTG TikTok star who has brought a lot of joy and awesomeness to the MTG Twitter/TikTok communities through her light-hearted and inspiring documentations of the learning process for new MTG/EDH players. She joins the show to discuss how she first got interested in playing MTG, how what she has learned about EDH has shaped her as a creator and member of the community, her love of the characterization of the Planeswalker Kaya, and her goals for the future. This episode...
100th EPISODE CELEBRATION! The 5 Decks That Best Define My EDH Playing Style (Plus a GIVEAWAY!)
August 19, 2021 16:26 - 28 minutes - 22.3 MBThe MTG In Quarantine podcast has reached the 100 episode mark, and as such I decided to list the 5 EDH decks I have built/played which define my playstyle the most out of my entire collection. There are some interesting choices on the list, so get ready for some behind-the-scenes philosophy on how/why I build decks! And there is a GIVEAWAY as part of the 100th episode celebration! If you would like to be entered for a chance to WIN YOUR CHOICE of a new Innistrad: Midnight Hunt EDH pre-con ...
Guild Talk: Selesnya (feat. Cole from Uncommon Commanders)
August 17, 2021 16:04 - 22 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this episode of Guild Talk, Cole from the Uncommon Commanders podcast joins me to discuss the W/G pairing that is Selesnya. Predicated on unity and strength in numbers, Selesnya likes to make a lot of tokens and swing for massive damage - but not all the time! We discuss the variable play experience available in these colors depending on which Commander you choose. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of this podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spoti...
Guild Talk: Azorius (feat. Angelo from EDHRec)
August 13, 2021 00:53 - 30 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this episode of Guild Talk, Angelo (the JesGuy) joins me to discuss the U/W pairing that comprises the Azorius 2-color guild. Azorius often gets a bad reputation for being the color of slowing your opponents down, and we dive deeper into the color combination to demonstrate unique ways to build in these colors that don't rely on locking your opponents down. It's a good discussion that you won't want to miss! You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast ...
Guild Talk: Rakdos (feat. Tyler from Partners with MTG)
August 10, 2021 20:32 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MBOn today's Guild Talk, Tyler from the Partners with MTG channel joins me to talk about Rakdos, filled with lots of scary demons and devils. We discuss what interests Tyler about the B/R color pairing as well as how the pairing has "changed" over time with new keywords and directions for decks to go in. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spotify, Player FM, and many other podcast outlets.
Recommendations for How to Start Playing cEDH (and Our Assorted Musings on Bass Guitar and Classic Blues Riffs) (feat. Scoooooots)
August 03, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBInterested in trying out cEDH but don't know where to start? Scoots joins the show to discuss good starting options for those interested in getting into this side of the EDH format as well and challenges some of the major misnomers about starting cEDH. We then transition into a half-hour discussion about playing bass guitar and the blues, along with flexes of our favorite basses. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast is available on Spotify, Google,...
Guild Talk: Golgari (feat. Zach from The Command Dudes
July 29, 2021 18:55 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBOn today's Guild Talk, Zach from The Command Dudes joins me to talk about our favorite guild, the Golgari Swarm! Combining green and black, this guild is all about dead/decaying things and oftentimes bringing them back or gaining value when things die. With Witherbloom having changed the color pairing some from Strixhaven, we had a lot to discuss (including how we both got into Golgari early on in our EDH playing careers). You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back cata...
Demystifying Hatebears and How Taxing Effects Could Help YOUR Deck Builds (feat. NeoRoyal)
July 27, 2021 17:17 - 49 minutes - 54.8 MBNeoRoyal joins the podcast to discuss Hatebears, which are cards which slow down your opponents while providing you with incremental advantage during the course of a game. Often found at the highest levels of 60-card Constructed play as well as cEDH, Hatebears often receive a lot of distrust because they are commonly associated with Stax strategies which many players do not like to play against. We seek to identify how Hatebears can be used to slow down many common strategies while not preve...
The Importance of Rule 0 and Creating a Good Group Play Experience in EDH (feat. CreateCommander)
July 22, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBRule 0 is potentially THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the EDH experience, and yet it's often overlooked or ignored when players sit down for a game. Create Commander joins the show to discuss how Rule 0 is the glue that ties the format together and provides a road-map to a more positive play experience. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The entire back catalog of the MTG In Quarantine podcast is available on Google, Spotify, Apple, Player FM, Castbox, MTGCasts, and many other podca...
Mono-White Deck Tech: Linden, Steadfast Queen (feat. Andy from The Commander's Forge)
July 20, 2021 17:01 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAndy from The Commander's Forge podcast joins the show to discuss his Linden, Steadfast Queen mono-White deck that focuses on gaining life from attacking creatures and going big with huge beaters. This episode was inspired by the White in MTG is GOOD, Actually series on the podcast. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of my podcast is available on Spotify, Apple, Google, Player FM, MTG Casts, and many other podcast outlets.
The Card-Pool Lane: Fey Steed (feat. MonoWhiteBorder)
July 16, 2021 17:21 - 19 minutes - 21.1 MBOn today's episode of The Card-Pool Lane, MonoWhiteBorder joins me once again while driving home from work to discuss Fey Steed, a white creature from the new Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Commander preconstructed decks. Fey Steed provides an interesting effect by offering temporary indestructibility to another one of your creatures, as well as a way to DRAW CARDS whenever a creature or Planeswalker you control is targeted by an opponent's ability. Seems good. You can find me on Twitte...
Lightning Build: Ryusei, the Falling Star (feat. DougYNerd)
July 14, 2021 17:13 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MBOn this episode of the Lightning Build series, DougYNerd joins the show to build a mono-red Aristocrats/"pinger" deck around Ryusei, the Falling Star. Ryusei pings all creatures without flying for 5 damage when it dies, so Doug sought to have sacrifice outlets which the Commander can be fed to in order to wipe the board. There is also a Devil token theme for dealing extra damage, along with Stuffy Doll/Brash Taunter. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the po...
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms and Existing Insight into Universes Beyond (feat. Commander Theory)
July 12, 2021 18:47 - 49 minutes - 59.8 MBWith Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set to release later in the week, Commander Theory drops by the podcast to discuss some of the new mechanics/flavor of the AFR set as well as to use as a jumping-off point for discussions about how Universes Beyond could be structured and how it may eventually change the face of MTG. There is some speculation about how things could change and how it might impact the player base. The MTG In Quarantine podcast finally has a Patreon! You can support the ...
Going Against the Grain in EDH Deck-Building: Focusing on a Unique Theme vs. the EDHRec "Average Deck" (feat. DougYNerd)
July 09, 2021 19:17 - 44 minutes - 42.7 MBDougYNerd joins the podcast to discuss how EDHRec can be used both as a tool and as a guide depending on what players are looking to build. We then discuss how we have actively avoided EDHRec recommendations for some of our personal builds because we want to explore unique themes that are not supported in the deck database tool. Examples include my 5-Color "Colorless" Najeela build as well as Doug's Pegasus-tribal build around Sephara. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The pod...
The Card-Pool Lane: Wall of Omens, Priest of Ancient Lore, and White Creatures w/ Card-Draw ETBs
July 07, 2021 22:31 - 30 minutes - 33.6 MBMonoWhiteBorder joins the show (while driving) to discuss the huge reception which Priest of Ancient Lore received for the new AFR set and how Wall of Omens should see more play in the same role. We ponder about the direction White is going in for card draw and if we will see more cards like this in the future. I am on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spotify, Player FM, and MTG Casts.
Control Room Ep. 15: Speculation for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and Innistrad: Crimson Vow
July 06, 2021 17:03 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIt's spoiler season, so that means that we're back to have the first word on the new Innistrad sets coming out! Listen to Ryan and I speculate on what we believe this 2-part set/block to be about as well as some things we'd like to see in the new sets. Guaranteed to not blow up in our faces this time, I promise! (lol) You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of the podcast can be found on Spotify, Google, Apple, Player FM, MTG Casts, and many other podcasting outlets.
Experiences in Running a MTG Podcast and How To Address Content Creator Burnout (feat. Andy from the Guardian Project Podcast)
July 02, 2021 18:50 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBOn today's episode, Andy from the Guardian Project Podcast drops by to discuss running an MTG podcast as well as how to tackle Content Creator Burnout. A lot of creators have broached this topic as of late given the never-ending spoiler season for new sets as well as keeping a schedule to record podcast episodes, and we cover our experiences in this arena. We also have a discussion about other EDH topics and how our podcasts have evolved over time. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuaran...
One-Year Celebration for the MTG In Quarantine Podcast!
June 30, 2021 17:40 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBHappy One Year Podcast-eversary for the MTG IN Quarantine podcast! I celebrate the one-year mark of making MTG content by reviewing the highs and lows of the past year of content creation and thanking everyone who has guested on the show and inspired me to be a better Magic player and creator! I hope that this is just the beginning for the podcast and that greater things will come with time. You can find the back catalog of my entire podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, Player FM, MTG Casts,...
Lightning Build: Kurkesh, Onnake Ancient (feat. YOUR Commander Mechanic)
June 24, 2021 21:11 - 29 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this episode of the Lightning Build series, Chris the Commander Mechanic returns to the show to build mono-red artifacts with Kurkesh, Onnake Ancient! Kurkesh allows you to copy the activated abilities (non-mana) of artifacts for a single red mana, so Chris walks us through his process for building a deck as well as outlining some of the ways this deck can win. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast is available on Google, Apple, Spotify, Player ...
Keeping a Play Log to Curate Game Experiences in my Local Playgroup
June 21, 2021 23:33 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast, I discuss my use of a Play Log to record the results of each game of EDH that I have played in 2021. The Log is not only a way for me to see how well my decks have done across all games, but also can be used to identify decks that have become too powerful for my playgroup and thus see less use there. While this does not replace Rule 0, it does prove an interesting test in determining the true "power level" of my deck in comparison to the decks my opponents use.
Talkin' OATHBREAKER with Signature SpellBomb!
June 17, 2021 22:34 - 56 minutes - 67.9 MBChad of Signature SpellBomb joins the show to talk about Oathbreaker, a 60-card singleton format where Planeswalkers are Commanders and each player has a Signature Spell available to them it's own special zone! We discuss the concept of the format as well as some of the misconceptions about the format. Lots of EDH parallels are included. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple, Google, Player FM, MTGCasts, and many othe...
Building with Unheralded Commanders in EDH: Why a Challenge Build May Be RIGHT for YOU! (feat. MagicalHacker)
June 16, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBUnloved Commanders unite! Commander content creator MagicalHacker joins the podcast to discuss his interest in building EDH decks with Commanders who most players overlook for one reason or another. He has compiled a list of all Commanders on EDHRec with less than 50 decks to their name, and has collected almost 50 decklists from various players using those Commanders. We discuss why we both enjoy building Commanders from this list and why players overlook these cards (flavor, not using all ...
White in MTG is GOOD, Actually (Pt. 7): Effective Budget Alternatives for Expensive mono-White "Staples"
June 11, 2021 23:16 - 58 minutes - 62 MBOn this episode of White in MTG is GOOD, Actually, guest collaborators CoachJRo, MonoWhiteBorder, and I identify 5 "staple" cards in Mono-White that are very expensive and suggest budget alternatives for those looking for a similar effect at a fraction of the cost. We also identify cards with similar effects that go in different directions should you want to look at a series of cards instead of a 1-for-1 replacement. And remember, foreign language versions of cards DO exist and can bring do...
Control Room Ep. 14: A Retrospective on War of the Spark
June 10, 2021 16:23 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBOn this episode of Control Room, Ryan and I go in-depth on my first set of MTG, War of the Spark. Though pigeon-holed as a "poor" set by a lot of Magic players, I still run a ton of cards from this set in my decks to this day and swear by their constant utility and value. Hopefully you'll learn a lot more about how underrated this set actually is and how it can be used to teach new players. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast can be found on Spot...
Lightning Build: Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire (feat. ItsDemonyk)
June 08, 2021 20:22 - 32 minutes - 42.2 MBItsDemonyk joins the podcast for a Lightning Build around, you guessed it, a Demon! Varragoth allows you to tutor for a card and place it atop your library with its Boast ability while also having Deathtouch! This episode focuses on maximizing the Boast trigger in a Voltron-style build while also using other Demons to boost your board while simultaneously taking resources away from your opponents. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. The back catalog of this podcast can be found ...
Control Room Ep. 13: A Retrospective on the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor Block
June 01, 2021 17:06 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBOn this episode of Control Room, Ryan and I return to 2007/2008 to talk about the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block. Featuring tons of tribal support for Faeries, Goblins, Kithkin, and other tribes, the block has been forgotten by a lot of players. Ryan explains how his own playing experience was shaped in part by these sets, and we explore the various mechanics of each set in the block and some of the cards we like. I use examples of a few cards I use from the sets in my Selenia, Dark Angel deck (whi...
Lightning Build: Avacyn, Guardian Angel (feat. MonoWhiteBorder)
May 20, 2021 23:32 - 16 minutes - 19.6 MBOn today's Lightning Build, MonoWhiteBorder joins the show to build an Avacyn, Guardian Angel deck from scratch! Be prepared for big mana in mono-White, as well as some big beefy creatures and tons of explosive pay-offs for devotion. You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. You can find the back catalogue of my podcasts on Spotify, Google, Apple, MTGCasts, Podcasts.com, Player FM, and many other podcast outlets!