The Epic Experiment Podcast

We are returning to Ravnica where politics reigns supreme. The Ten Guilds are vying for control of the plane…and other syndicates around the multiverse are watching. What can we learn from these political machinations and bring to our game? Pete and Bruce discuss some Garbage or Great and then turn their attention to the plight of North America......politics...in our COMMANDER GAMES! Pete, demonst...

Welcome back! This week the guys are back at it and look at some garbage or great, and then dive right into Risk Assessment. Magic is always going to leverage a planeswalker's ability to mitigate risk and maximize reward. We try hard to provide our fellow travelers with some actionable advice to make your next EDH game more reactive. Come and join us for the show! The Lotus Council Discord: https:...

After some well deserved time off over the holidays, the guys got right back at it and got 2024 off right with a stellar episode. Talking resolutions for 2024, a little garbage or great, and reviewing a successful game of Spelltable EDH, the guys get 2024 off on the right foot.  Help us make 2024 a great year for The Epic Experiment Podcast!   We're being social!    Sign off:   The Lotus Council D...

The guys are back for one last show in 2023 before we turn the calendar and do a bit of a retrospective about how 2023 went.  It is a pretty wide ranging discussion that touches on a whole host of topics, but noticeably how 2023 was a transformative year for Magic the Gathering.  Who knows what 2024 will have in store, but we are excited to see where it leads!  Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord:...

The guys are back and talking all things Magic again this week. On the menu this week is bunch of budget deck brews to help get you inspired for playing Lost Caverns of Ixalan.  Maybe you were missing a bit of motivation, or just have not got to it yet...well...sit back and take inspiration from some of our lists.   Pete's List: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/O9nOAmpptEqD-9wPtlbRjQ   Bruce's List:...

The guys are back and this week mulligans are on the menu.  With Commander getting faster and faster as power creep continues to drive the format, mulligans become more and more important to avoid disappointment.  Join the guys for this week's conversation!   Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcast Now o...

On this weeks show the guys dive into the finer details around playing your favorite jank decks. Pete highlights a funky Volrath brew while Bruce bring out General Tazri Allies.  Walk through the decisions and the priorities so that the next time you brew up your own janky brew that you are better prepared! Pete's List: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/pWnzQABibkuTKb8AgIMacw   Bruce’s deck…   5C Taz...

Thanksgiving is upon us once again, and as Pete gets ready to celebrate with his family he and Bruce talk about more despised decks because they do not let their opponents play their game.  Come and join us as we chat all things Commander this week.   Bruce’s deck… Nevinyrral- Esper Super Friends // Commander / EDH (Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck builder site fo...

We are back after a week away to recover from some food poisoning.  This week we are looking at decks with a much more complicated approach and lots of triggers, but are tons of fun to play and a very different play experience.  Come and join us for our in depth look more complicated decks! Bruce’s deck… Alaundo the Seer // Commander / EDH (Alaundo the Seer) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck...

Ok, so sequencing may not be our finest attribute...but this week we take the much promised dive into Graveyard decks! We explore this spooky archetype while all of you were out celebrating Halloween.  So, grab a coffee, get cozy, and walk with us as we break down Graveyard deck!   Bruce's Dralnu Deck! Dralnu, Lich Lord: Dralnu- Updated // Commander / EDH (Dralnu, Lich Lord) deck list mtg // Moxfi...

The guys are back this week with a deep dive on Voltron decks and what makes them go.  So, if you like a Voltron strategy and are having a hard time making it work, tune in and get some pointers from the guys.   Bruce’s deck: Daghatar // Commander / EDH (Daghatar the Adamant) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck builder site for Magic: the Gathering®   Pete’s deck: Greven’s Rath    https://www....

The guys are back and this week they are tackling the first in a series of shows to try and help players with a number of different archetypes.  This week they are breaking down a tokens deck .  They talk all the ins and outs of a token build and even help walk you through a couple of examples.  Come join them as they help you to break down a tokens deck and re-tool your deck to get the most bang...

Hi everyone! We are so pleased to announce that have made it to episode 150! Hard to believe.  We spend the show talking about what we love about  playing Magic and why we keep coming back.  So, why not join us as we celebrate 150 episodes!   Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: http...

This week the guys tackle advice on how to prepare to head into and unknown meta and what sort of things players should be thinking about.  What deck should I play? What sort of outcome am I looking for? Do I want to be public enemy #1? This and much more is addressed in this important discussion. Grab a coffee and give it a listen!   The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Emai...

We are talking all things Salt this week.  What makes for a salty deck? How should you handle playing a salty deck? Do you like to play Salty cards?  What can you do if you have a salty deck?  All these questions and more get addressed to try and help you the next time you are finding yourself getting salty.   Sign off: The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExper...

Hey hey hey! We are back with yet another special episode and this week we are diving into Wilds of Eldraine looking for sweet new cards to add to our brews.  We also send our thoughts out to the family of Sheldon Menery who recently lost his battle with cancer.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.  The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodca...

Bruce and Pete are back after some time away and get right back things.  This week the colour pie is the topic of discussion and how it can be used to be a helpful tool when evaluating cards.  Check out all the discussion and much more!   The link to a youtube video discussing the MTG Colour Pie : (908) Explaining the Magic Color Pie and What All Colors Are Good At - YouTube   We're being social!...

Bruce and Pete are finally in the same place and able to record together.  The audio was a little touchy, so if it isn't crystal clear, please bear with us.  The guys have a good chat about what it is like finally getting to play together in person!   We're being social!  The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcast No...

We are going to have a flurry of content here this week, so hold on to deck boxes! We are going to start with episode 144 and our discussion of all 7  deadly sins.  Join us for this week's show. We are being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/  ...

This week Bruce and Pete dive into the topic of proxies. Should we be encouraging them? is the issue black and white?  Come and join us for the discussion and share your two cents with us.   We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/   Deck...

Bruce and Pete are back after a bit of a hiatus and as ready and raring to talk LOTR! The set looks fun and the guys are excited.  Come and join them on this week's show! We're being social! The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicexpcast/   Deck Profile on Moxfield:...

We turboed out this episode a number of weeks ago and then forgot to record for a bit...but with ep 142 coming out shortly, it only makes sense to release 141 first...so...here you go! Enjoy!

The guys are back and talking about how to build up a collection if you are a newer player and some tips and tricks to help stretch your dollar.  We also bring a very fun  (and budget friendly) Rona deck to help people get the most out of their collection. We  are sorry the audio is a little scratchy on Bruce's end. We are taking steps to try and ensure it doesn't happen again.  So, settle in and...

The boys are back and talking about the alternate names we name our favorite cards. Many of these cards have developed their own names used in playgroups and in the community, so let's go over a few of the best known (and some more obscure ) nicknames!   We're being social!   The Lotus Council Discord: https://discord.gg/RrYqAtVwG3   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @epicexpcas...

Bruce and Lux take a closer look at March of the Machines and try to parse the utility of the mechanics.  There are no doubt that there are many terrific cards from the set, but what do you the mechanics offer.  Tune in and join in the conversation. This week's Deck: Yargle and Multani rock // Commander / EDH (kpBVq) deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck builder site for Magic: the Gathering® We...