The Epic Experiment Podcast

This week we are going to try and take some lessons from decks that have been a flop.  You know the ones. The ones where you get a fun idea and then it never really comes together.  Well, I have had a number of such decks and thought it might be helpful to sort through what made them underwhelming and what lessons I learned along the way. Come and check out my Hall of Shame. Yasova List: Yasova //...

Reality Fracture is here and it is breathing new life into Planeswalkers.  They are once again a central component of what we are doing and it feels very refreshing.  Is it time to revisit the discussion around using Planeswalkers as Commanders?  Join in the conversation and let me know what you think!   Jace Reawakened: Jace Reawakened · Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ) #271 · Scryfall Magic: Th...

I am back.  Still snack sized. Still talking Commander.  This week I am talking about real suggestions to play in lieu to those very same Boom or Bust commanders. I wanted to give you some very real suggestions to help improve your play experience.  So, join me as we talk through these Commanders and how to make the most of your next game night.   Sidisi list: sidisi, Brood Tyrant // Commander (Si...

Tonight I wanted to talk about Social Responsibility and how all of us play a role in making sure our Commander game is fun.  Much has been said about Brackets, and Rule 0 and how not to salt off, but I think having a fun play experience starts long before we sit down at the table.  It starts with us selecting Commanders that can create the fun experience we are looking to cultivate instead of Com...

Tonight, we are bidding adieu to the Hobbit to make way for Reality Fracture, the next set that will be released shortly.  We have a quick retrospective, talk a little about the new set, the demise of Alchemy, and finding some decently priced updates to our mana bases. Thanks for joining me and I hope you enjoy the listen!   Instagram: Instagram   Moxfield for those who loves looking at deck lists...

Over the last little while I have heard quite a number of conversations where Arena developers were openly discuss the potential for Commander to come to Arena.  Well, I wanted to take the opportunity to share my thoughts about this project and where I see potential challenges to the game.  So, join me as I debate the merits of having Commander come to Arena.   You can find my Brawl content and ot...

A new set comes out.  Everyone is all a-flutter of the new hot cards and the exciting new Commanders. But, hold the phone...there is a whole range of older Commanders that have rudely been shoved aside.  Today I advance the discussion that is well worth your while to go back and see what some of those older Commanders offer.  Join me for our discussion and see where we go!   You can also support t...

I am back and taking to doing a little recording solo stylez again...this time to talk a few of the Common and Uncommons from recent sets that may have been under the radar.  Follow along as we spend a few minutes breaking down some of these new cards and how they might be put to use!   Oh...yeah...social media! Instagram   hmmm...Youtube anyone? The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube   And of cour...

I am back and changing things up for a bit. I am working away from home, but will still put out some content in a more snack sized content.  Let me know if you like it by leaving a comment!   If you want more, you can check out all of the silly things I post on Instagram here:  Instagram   or    You can follow along on Youtube! (2) The Epic Experiment Podcast - YouTube    

This week we are continuing to break down the Mythic Mechanics singleton cube and looking this week at the Red cards.  Do they make the grade? or will we find that they are actually...garbage?  Mythic Mechanics Singleton Cube: Mythic Mechanics Singleton Cube – Magic: The Gathering – Vintage Cube   Like and subscribe. Follow us on Youtube or your fav social media platform. All the info is down belo...

This week, we are back with Jay from Mythic Mechanics to talk about his cube, with special attention to the Black cards.  We have an excellent conversation about the cards in black, what it means to play  Black in many cubes, and the fine balance that must be negotiated with Tutors.   Thanks to Jay at Mythic Mechanics: Mythic Mechanics Singleton Cube – Magic: The Gathering – Vintage Cube   Where t...

We are back and we are continuing our arc of looking at the Mythic Mechanics cube that friend of the show has.  Today we are looking at the blue cards to see how they stack up and see what we can glean from the list.  Join us for a lively discussion and a deeper dive into the world of Cube.   Mythic Mechnics Cube: Cube List – Mythic Mechanics Singleton Cube   Find us on Social Media: Instagram   O...

Welcome back! We are back this week with Jay from Mythic Mechanics to talk about his community driven cube and specifically the White cards this week.  We have some thoughtful discussion and discuss the direction of this cube in order to try and help make sound suggestions to help make players enjoy the experience of drafting the format.  Come and see for your self. Crack a Pack Image:  Mythic Mec...

We are back and excited to talk about something a little bit different.  We are pleased to talk all about Cube with friend of the show, Jay! Jay is the designer of Mythic Mechanics, a community driven cube that he has assembled and is using with his friends in the Magic Community.  He wanted to help take his cube experience to the next level and turned to us to do what we do best...talk Garbage or...

The guys are back and talking Commander cards and doing all the silliest things.  Today we check out a news reporter, a strange old blue enchantment, and one of the strangest mass reanimation spells we can cook up.  Come and join us this week for all the weird and wonderful tech and help take your next commander brew to the next level.  Cards discussed this week: Jonah Jameson · Marvel's Spider-Ma...

We are back and bringing all sorts of ideas for your next commander deck.  We love to discuss cards from old sets right up to and including the newest sets.  So, why not join us this week for the chance to enjoy the show as we talk all things Commander. Cards on this week's show: Kirol, Attentive First-Year · Lorwyn Eclipsed (ECL) #231 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search - https://scryfall.com/...

We have been radio silent for a while, but were able to carve out a little time over the holidays to get one last episode in before 2026.  Join us on as we discuss a bunch of interesting cards that you may, or may not, be running in your deck.   Cards Mentioned this week: Glissa, Sunslayer https://scryfall.com/card/pip/120/three-dog-galaxy-news-dj Sozin’s Comet https://scryfall.com/card/mkm/198/do...

After a bit of a summer hiatus, we are back and looking to get back after it this autumn.  We evaluate a bunch of dubious cards and see if they are any good for your next commander deck! Cards used this week:   Zookeeper Mechan · Edge of Eternities (EOE) #170 · Scryfall Magic The Gathering Search https://scryfall.com/card/moc/24/schema-thief Blue Sun’s Twilight https://scryfall.com/card/4ed/161/si...

This one is lingering around from earlier in the summer, but it makes for our latest episode.  We talk a bunch of fun cards and are pumped to get back to normal as we move back into the autumn.     Cards Discussed:   Myrsmith- Myrsmith · Scars of Mirrodin (SOM) #16 · Scryfall Magic The Gathering Search   Dragons!- Kairi, the Swirling Sky · Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) #60 · Scryfall Magic The Gath...

The Guys are back and talking budget card selections for your next EDH game.  Come and join them as they explore cards both old and new as they look for some fun and interesting new/old cards to your next Commander game.   Cards Highlighted this week:  Micromancer https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/13/ironwill-forger   Will of the Mardu   https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=hold+th...

Breaking news for dumpster divers everywhere. A once well trusted cardboard marketplace has been cast into turmoil. However, all hope is not lost! The boys bring a nice, hot, plate of garbage to your next kitchen table.  Bon Appetit!  Cards Highlighted Tonight Creature:  Viconia, Drow Apostate · Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate (CLB) #156 · Scryfall Magic The Gathering Search https://sc...

You won’t believe the story we weave this week. What happens when an engineer, a hag, and a forge go on a war path?  Find out this week how much greatness is mired in garbage in this game.    We're being Social!   Where to find the show! The Epic Experiment Podcast | theepicexperimentpodcast   Email: TheEpicExperimentPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @epicexpcast Now of Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Bruce puts the Mid-life crisis in Mid while Pete has abyssal luck and fortune with these cards.  Remember, we are trained professionals playing strange cards so you don’t have to.    Card Highlighted in this week's show:      Kroxa and Kunoros Sunspine Lynx Jeskai Revelation Gaze of Justice Invasion of Shadalar Grist, Voracious Larva   We're being social! Where to find the show! The Epic Experimen...

The guys are back and bringing with them some interesting cards to help you get back in the game, including an interesting conversation about the latest EDH darling, Cori-Steel Cutter.  Tune in to the his week's show to hear all about it! Cards Discussed: Frenzied Gorespawn · Ravnica: Clue Edition (CLU) #32 · Scryfall Magic The Gathering Search https://scryfall.com/card/jud/99/soulgorger-orgg Chai...

This week the guys are back and are bringing with them a list of cards that have left them disappointed and looking for alternatives.  These don't LOOK like bad cards, but they have not lived up to their hype and maybe it is time to move along.  Check them all out here!   Cards we mentioned in the show:   LIST OF CARDS WE MENTION: Spectral Sailor  Surrak  Curse of the Swine  Reality shift  Pongify...