Punt Pals

The Pals are on the prowl, pining for their next Punt! In this episode D&L reflect on the TopDeck Invitational and their time in the casting booth for the event. The Pals discuss the holy information that is the Rog/Si primer (cow goes moooooo) and the sloggiest, sloppiest games ever seen. The entree of this episode is Chicken Bryan and the feeling of selling the coveted Celine Dion signed Tun...

The Punt Pals Cinematic Universe (PPCU) is entering its Phase 2. The Pals are rebooted and Loren is now joined by Dylan aka Skorish aka Dylan Skorish to help traverse the Puntverse. In this episode, the Pals explore their approach to the TopDeck 2024 season and their unique perspectives from a tournament grinder and caster perspective. With all of the tangents, missed punchlines, and general nonse...

The Punt Pals are present to precede over the death of the Parun, Niv-Mizzet. Izzet is dead, long live Izzet. Izzet really what the episode is about? Yes. In this red and blue episode the Pals are joined by their editor and sponsor Ryan as they explore the rise and fall (and possible rise again?) of Izzet in commander and cEDH. Is this color pairing in its (River) swan song? Or are our takes just...

Content Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental health. Please be advised when listening. Josh and Loren are back with their first episode since November 2023. They're joined by Diggles, even for this almost DOUBLE length Punt Pals episode. In this episode, the Pals discuss the current lying meta in cEDH, the competitive viability of Francisco/Jeska, and how to manage anxiety in a...

The Pals of Punting are back in their third episode, pursuing a plethora of probable paths to promise perceived positive preeminence (alliterations not included.) Having punted their fair share of games, Josh of ElderDrunkenHighlander and Loren, aka mtg_hotdog, see what it takes to reverse-punt or "win" games through a multitude of strategies before, during, and after a game. Also, they&...

The Punt Pals are back! After a short hiatus (darn you, real life!) the Pals are ready to punt for your pleasure! This episode, Josh & Loren discuss the Path to the Peak webcam online tournament series. With Josh navigated his way to a Top 4 performance Loren casted the event alongside a motley crew of friends and fiends. What shortcomings occurred along the way? Did a punt cause Talion to mis...

The Punt Pals have punted again, but this time, they're bored waiting for their next round! This episode explores how to pass the punted time (and have fun doing it) at tournaments and events. One of our favorites? Tiny Leaders! There's so many more to explore when you inevitably lose and need something to do! The Punt Pals also explore crucial topics like horses legally being considered m...

Another guest episode?! The positively pathetic Punt Pals are joined by the newly appointed head of HR, Lua Stardust as they rehash failures (and for Loren, victories) from The Cookout and Surfside Showdown. After two back to back Top 16 performances, Loren is at risk of losing his position within the Punt Pals corporation. Will Lua of the Scrybabies wipe away the pain of punting with their love o...

In this episode the perilous pals of punting are joined by very special guest Ken Baumann as they explore the woes of variance in a format defined by well... Variance! Episode 4 and we already have a guest episode! Laugh with them, cry with them as they recount mix-ins with the vixen known as variance and how variance can be reduced, but never solved. Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny fans and...

Welcome back to PuntPals, a comedy Magic the Gathering podcast that knows what it is. Josh of ElderDunkenHighlander and Loren of mtg_hotdog delve into what to do when you punt, how to avoid it, and how to come to terms with it when it happens. Being part of the 75% of losers will happen (more frequently if you're Josh & Loren). Onion punts, blue Gatorade, Drannith Magistrates galore, and m...

"Hate the player, don't hate the game, especially when that player is you!" Hello! Thank you for tuning into this very special first episode of PuntPals, a comedy Magic the Gathering podcast focusing on losing, losses, and commiserating said losses. Starring Josh of ElderDrunkenHighlander and Loren of mtg_hotdog infamy, these two bozos explore the 75% of players at the table who don&...