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Out of the Box MTG Podcast

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Welcome to Out of the Box MTG: Where we think and play "Outside the Box". This is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to our favorite Magic: the Gathering format-Commander. We air on the casual side of Magic so expect a lot of laughs, funny gameplay stories, and comedic banter between friends as we talk about our favorite game! outoftheboxmtg.substack.com

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Episodes

"Collective Restraint" - How Deck Restrictions Make Commander Better! 13.10.2023 1:07:42

Listen in as Logan and Q discuss how "restriction breeds creativity" in deck building and gameplay, while making a quick pit stop to talk about some Ahsoka characters playing Commander! Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

Discussions with your "Opposition Agent" at the Table 29.09.2023 1:23:50

Jake and Logan explain how talking to the player at the table that plays and builds completely different from you can actually inspire you for your own decks and brews! Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

"Storm's Wrath" Draft: Snake Draft of Board Wipes 16.09.2023 1:27:56

In honor of Fantasy Football drafts everywhere, Jake, Simon, and Logan participate in Out of the Box MTG's first Magic fantasy draft: Wraths and Board Wipes. Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

Jake, the "Esper Sentinel", Convinces us to Play Esper 01.09.2023 1:20:07

Q, Logan, and Simon each are pitched by Jake on playing Esper or some of it's two color pairs in Commander, which aren't their favorite. So whether you love Esper or can't stand it, you're not alone! Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

"Balance of Power" - Why we Love Power Level 5 18.08.2023 1:12:00

Q and Logan dive into why they advocate for "Power Level 5 and Thriving" and how enjoyable Commander games can be when you power down just slightly. Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

How to "Cultivate" a Healthy Playgroup 04.08.2023 1:03:59

The whole Out of the Box crew joins today and discusses different ways they've found to keep a playgroup together, fun, and salt free! Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

"Together Forever" - What Makes a Deck a "Forever Deck?" 21.07.2023 1:12:15

Logan and Quinton discuss the criteria of what makes a Commander deck a "Forever Deck" for each of them, with that criteria being Flexibility, Replayability, and Art/Lore. Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

"Audacious Swaps" - Replacements for 10 of the Most Popular Commanders 07.07.2023 1:23:13

Join Logan and Quinton as they dive into which top Commanders in the format today they would replace with Commanders not in the top 500, according to EDHREC. Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

"The Deck of Many (Failed) Things" - 6 Decks We Couldn't Get Right 23.06.2023 1:17:29

Join Jake, Q, and Simon as they each go over a few of the decks they've tried to make work in the past, but could never get right. Get full access to Out of the Box MTG at outoftheboxmtg.substack.com/subscribe

"Press the (Card) Advantage"-Alternative Forms of Card Draw 09.06.2023 1:01:38

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"Filter Out" the Noise: Top 3 MOM Cards 22.05.2023 1:10:33

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Meet "The Council of Four" Brothers 08.05.2023 1:02:07

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