Casual Commander

WE'RE 1 YEAR OLD AND 1 YEAR LAZIER!!!  Please enjoy this recording of our very first livestream!  We had to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with a Casamigos challenge hosted by Erik of course.  Anything else would have been an insult to our traditions!  If you weren't able to check out this livestream don't worry there will be more in the future, but for now listen to this and reve...

Chris and Tim take a look at some of the new products just announced - mainly the Double Masters 2022 and Warhammer 40,000 Universe Beyond Sets! Listen to Chris as he nerds out and goes over his thoughts on the four new decks while Tim learns a thing or two about the Warhammer universe. They also provide their opinions on the collector's box of Double Masters 2022 (Tim definitely has some str...

This was a long time coming.  In this episode Tim and Chris critique each other's decks.  So come listen to them tear apart Breya and Zur (the lich deck)!  Will Tim be able to talk about the lich deck without getting so flustered that his whole argument derails itself?  Will Chris be able to contain his smugness so the episode doesn't go longer than 2 hours?   I severely doubt it! https:...

Chris and Tim take a look at the cards in two of the New Capenna preconstructed Commander decks! Between the Maestros and the Brokers, they decide which cards are great inclusions in the deck, what cards could be replaced, and what cards should they be replaced with. They also have a candid discussion on the release structure of the commander precon decks, and express their hate for softshell crab...

In this episode, Chris and Tim discuss some of their favorite combos to use in commander. They also discuss the difference between a combo and synergy, and if there is even a discernable difference. Which combos do you enjoy using the most? Let us know on Facebook or Discord! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be...

We were pretty excited about some of the new potential commanders coming out in New Capenna that we decided to build some decks around them!  No one was in anyway influenced or forced to build a specific commander.  They were chosen purely because of their fun and cool abilities and awesome names.  Listen to the episode to find out which completely unbiased picks we made! https://www.casualcommand...

Welcome to the tournament to end all tournaments (until the next set release obviously). In this episode, Chris and Tim pick their favorite cards from the upcoming set New Capenna and put them head to head against them until only one remains. Which card is their favorite? Which card will make the biggest splash in commander? Which cards are just in their top eight because of the theme? Listen in a...

Deciding what color(s) to play when building a commander deck can be a difficult task. In this episode, Chris and Tim discuss the different playstyles of each mono and dual color pairing, and what they can each bring to their respective decks. If you know a new player looking to start their own deck, this is the episode for them! Also, they come up with a great idea for a coffee shop; Tim really w...

Chris and Tim are back at it with another analysis of the current decks running the meta right now!  There's even a little new set discussion because they couldn't help themselves.  But most importantly they do a deep dive into what makes these decks work so well and perform at the level they perform.  Let them know on their socials if any of you have one of these decks and how you like...

Welcome one and all back to the School of Magic, where Chris and Tim try and teach a novice player how to play Magic the Gathering! In this episode our good friend Mitch is back, who is given the straight poop on understanding topics such as artifacts and enchantments, different types of abilities, and ending off with a lesson on the mystifying Stack. What would you like to see be taught in the ne...

It's another deck discussion!  Chris and Tim talk about their newest decks, both in Dimir colors.  They're helmed by Umbris and Satoru Umezawa, and obviously they both felt pretty gross after building decks with blue in them however they got over it pretty quickly because these decks are incredibly fun to play!   Yes Chris and Tim know that it's hypocritical to make fun of blue and...

Chris and Tim continue the saga of Liliana Vess, discussing her arc from Kaladesh up through the end of Strixhaven. Listen in to see how she goes from a member of the Gatewatch, to a Dreadhorde General, then to a school teacher. Are there any other planes, planeswalkers, or characters you would like to see us cover on the show? Let us know on our Facebook, Twitter, or in Discord! https://www.casua...

This week, Tim starts to tell Chris the tale of Liliana Vess, one of the most prolific Planeswalkers in MTG lore. Listen in as Tim discusses her origins up through her involvement with the plane of Innistrad, how she got the chain veil, and her love for "Cloak Boy." This is a two part episode, because she has messed up so many planes it was hard to cover in just one! Thank you to a liste...

In their second episode of the Briny Build series, Chris and Tim tackle Infect and discuss the preconceptions, top commanders, and ways to make the mechanic more palatable.  And of course that also meant they had to argue about whether or not Chris should let Atraxa live if she hit the table.  (The answer is yes and not just because Tim is writing the description).  Enjoy! https://www.casualcomman...

In this episode, Chris and Tim break down the two new commander Precon Decks coming out with Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Between Buckle Up and Upgrades Unleashed, they take a look at some of the new cards and commanders, and discuss which cards they are the most excited for. There's also a short talk on card art styles as well as an epic anti-sponsor rant from Tim. Which deck are you most excited...

Oh boy.  What can be said about this one?  For Valentine's Day, Chris and Tim thought it'd be fun to talk about dating in the Magic Universe and the result is....as you would expect from them.  A lot of nonsense, a lot of stupid jokes, and a lot of helpful advice for dating an Eldrazi Horror!  Enjoy! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd l...

Tim and Chris can't contain their excitement about returning to a fan-favorite plane! Listen in as they discuss their favorite cards that have been spoiled for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. With Ninjitsu, Channel, and the new mechanic Reconstruct, its hard not to be excited! Which new legendary or card are you most excited for from the set? Are you finally ready to build that Shrine deck, or figure...

The first Fringe Commanders episode of the season is here!  We were joined by the Holiday Giveaway winner Sean who brought many years of magic knowledge and experience to the table.  I know what you're thinking "but is he a blue player?"  Obviously yes he is, we can't escape them.  But he did great anyway!  Have a listen, have a laugh, have a hard time understanding banding whe...

In this episode, Chris and Tim go through the commander ban list and give their opinions on each of the banned cards. Are any of the cards in the list worthy of an unbanning? Are any of these cards going to stay banned forever? Does this list even matter anyway when Rule 0 is a thing? Listen in and see what cards both Chris and Tim want to see on the table again! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast...

WE'RE BACK!!  In our return episode we talk about how to introduce your friends to magic, including a crash course on what the game is like, and why you shouldn't play blue.  We brought in a filthy casual who knew nothing about magic, meaning we asked one of our friends to let us talk at them about magic for a few hours.  This episode idea was submitted by our fan Sean during our 12 Days...

As a little holiday treat, Chris and Tim recorded a bonus holiday episode! In this nonsensical ramble, each of them name some of their commanders that they play and what those commanders would give them as seasonally appropriate gifts. They also thank everyone who has been a part of the podcast so far, and discuss the big things to come. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday and a happy new yea...

WE MADE IT A FULL SEASON THAT WE ARBITRARILY DECIDED WAS THIS LENGTH!!  It's everyone's favorite gameshow filled with shots, trivia, and Chris getting audibly upset when he gets an answer wrong.  Headphone listeners beware because Tim.  Gets.  Loud.  Also we cut loose with the language so definitely don't play it around impressionable ears.  THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR LISTENING WE&ap...

In this episode, Chris and Tim talk about the other formats and game styles that could be used in the commander format. Listen in as they give their (probably wrong) opinions on two headed giant, arch enemy, plane chase, and more.  Are there any formats you like to play other than typical 4 player commander? Let us know on Facebook or Discord! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr....

In this episode Chris and Tim reminisce about their past year in commander. The birth of the podcast, how the Commander format has changed, and all the celebrities that ignored them on Facebook and Twitter.  If you love flashback episodes but hate when they use music that requires paying copyright royalties, then this is the episode for you! Also, be sure to check out the Facebook page for the 12...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners! What better way to celebrate the holiday than by enjoying a delicious meal, watching Football, and trying to convince all of your family members to play a game of commander with you. In this episode, Chris and Tim talk about which decks would be best suited for each member of their make believe family. Do any of these decks sound like a good fit for some...