Episodes

Episode #7 Building Commander deck with Restrictions 07.03.2026 1:03:37

Building a Commander deck usually means choosing the strongest cards you can find… but what happens when you add restrictions? 🤔 In this episode of the Hotchi Motchi MTG Podcast, we explore the fun and creativity that comes from building Commander decks with limitations. From budget builds to bracket-restricted decks, and even decks built around a single Magic artist, we talk about how adding con...

Episode #6: Unbans & Game Changer list updated 19.02.2026 34:25

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent changes in the Magic: The Gathering Commander format, focusing on the unbanning of two cards and the introduction of a new game changer. They explore the implications of these changes, share their thoughts on specific cards like Lutri and Biorhythm, and engage in a lively debate about the potential return of Iona and Griselbrand. The conversati...

Episode #5: Year end review 2025 09.02.2026 2:35:34

Gino and Steve sit down to break down every Magic: the Gathering set released in 2025 and how those sets shaped the commander format throughout the year and beyond. From new mechanics to our favorite cards, pre cons to CEDH, we cover the highs, the lows and the lasting impacts from the seven set released in 2025.

Episode #4 Three plus Mana Ramp 29.07.2025 1:01:54

Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This episode We are talking about Three plus Mana Ramp, Is the format to fast to run these? Edited by: Matt Cole Jackson Music by: Dance Gavin Dance Socials X-@Hotchimotchimtg IG-Hotchimotchimtg Hosts Gino Scarim X-@ginoscarim80 IG Xginoscarimx Chris Aldrich IG-the_commander_counter Steve Gallardo IG-Thejanktank_

Episode #3 Interactions 13.04.2025 57:13

Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This episode We are talking about Interactions, the good the bad and the salty. Edited by: Matt Cole Jackson Music by: Dance Gavin Dance Socials X-@Hotchimotchimtg IG-Hotchimotchimtg Hosts Gino Scarim X-@ginoscarim80 IG Xginoscarimx Chris Aldrich IG-the_commander_counter Steve Gallardo IG-Thejanktank_

Episode #2 How to stretch the 99 of your deck 19.03.2025 1:11:14

Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This Episode We are talking about ways to get more out of the 99 of your commander deck. Edited by: Matt Cole Jackson Music by: Dance Gavin Dance Socials X-@Hotchimotchimtg IG-Hotchimotchimtg Hosts Gino Scarim X-@ginoscarim80 IG Xginoscarimx Chris Aldrich IG-the_commander_counter Steve Gallardo IG-Thejanktank_

Episode #1- Meet Hotchi Motchi MTG 01.03.2025 19:47

Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This podcast is a Magic: The Gathering podcast talking about all things EDH. This Episode introduces our hosts:Gino Scarim,Steve Gallardo, & Chris Aldrich. Based out of the Chicagoland area, these three veteran MTG players discuss the game we love, getting into the details of deck building, new cards/sets and everything else EDH. Edited by: Matt...